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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Phone bills out on hold Residence Hall students upset with company, and its director by Kelly McKissick Asst. News Editor First of two parts The meeting between students in the residential halls and John Knuteson of Shared Tenant Telecommunications (STT) on Wednesday, April 1 was no joke. Students have had many problems with billing and service of telephones since their installment in September. STT entered into a fouryear contract with the residence halls in August, 1986. Students were charged $18.25 per month for use of the phones in addition to long-distance charges, which were handled through Communications, Inc. Students were to receive 30 free local calls per month and 5 percent off longdistance direct dialing rates (such as AT&T and Bell). Also, certain features were to be included in the phone systems, such as call-waiting, three-party dialing, automatic redialing and direct room-to-room calling. Students were not to be charged for making any operator-assisted calls. However, things did not work out as planned. Students received their initial $18.25 bill with an added charge for Installment in October. None received long-distance bills until March 31. After looking through the statements, some of which were 30 pages long, students found many errors. They had not been given 30 free local calls. They had been charged $.80 for any operator-assisted calls and in some cases were doublebilled for phone calls. Also, some were charged for placing calls that were not received (i.e., busy signals and no answers). Phone bills ranged from $40-$1200. Students who had continued to pay $18.25 per month and limited long-distance calls had small bills. Although billing had been delayed so long due to computer malfunctions, students are still expected to have their bills paid by April 30. Students who pay their entire bill by April 10 will receive 5 percent off the total bill. Otherwise, students must pay onehalf the bill by April 15 and the balance by April 30. * I n addition to billing problems, students had trouble with getting their telephones serviced. They were told to contact either Diane Schellinger, director of residential life, or Ed Chamberlain, manager of STT, if they had problems. Both the students and Schellinger found that Chamberlain was impossible photo by Steve Picazo Students packed the Core Building of the Residence Halls on April 1 to protest phone problems with the director of the company servicing the halls. to contact. They left messages on his answering machine, but very few calls were returned. Schellinger sent letters to Chamberlain that were never answered. Students had to live with the problems with their phones. One student never received her phone number and could not receive incoming calls. Another was accidentally given a "do not disturb" feature on her phone and also could not receive incoming calls. New students who wanted a phone installed were never helped. Some realized that they did indeed have a phone service (but no phone) when their bills arrived. Other billing problems the students faced were receiving the wrong phone bill or being charged for people who had moved out of the dorms. Having all these problems and getting no assistance was "frustrating" to both the students and Schellinger. Attorney John W. Knuteson is vice-president of STT. Until March 13, he had assumed everything was satisfactory between the residence halls and STT. "Ed never expressed any problems," he said. "I realized there was a problem when I saw that over the past four months we've (STT) paid approximately $20,000 in long-distance charges with virtually no income/' As a result of man- Phones see page 3 Inside New Peer Support officers page 3 BOK requirements loosened page 4 Jerril Grover, student artist page 7 PAB presents Chaplin page 9 Tennis season starts........... page 12 Tow-away zone? This unlucky student found the Outer Loop Road a bit tricky to navigate a few weeks ago. Although the car ended up in the ravine, no one was hurt. Salvadoran refugees talk of oppression by Kelly McKissick Asst. News Editor EDITOR'S NOTE: The following personal stories of Salvadorean refugees were told with the help of a translator, Blanca Gonzalez. Rene, Antonio and other members of the caravan visited Parkside on Friday, March 27. Their stories represnt only a few voices. Along with them, thousands of other Salvadorian refugees have only one request of the United States, "Stop the war. We want to go home." Rene's story began in 1980. He was a medical student in a local college, studying to become a general practitioner. In June of 1980, military troops went to the university where Rene was attending school. Sixty students were assassinated on the campus and another 100 disappeared. They have yet to be found. The soldiers caused close to $60 million in damage to the university. Rene and many others fled the campus, only to be hunted down later in their private homes. Rene hid from the military by moving to a number of his relatives' homes. He continued this for three years, moving from place to place to escape the soldiers. "There was a great tension living under those circumstances," he said. In 1983, he left the country, but couldn't obtain a visa to the United States and had to enter the country" illegally over the Mexican border. "My story is only one. There are millions of other Salvadorians who have their own story," Rene added. "All the problems are caused by the government." Antonio's story began in 1983. He was attending a public school when the military "forced" him to join the army. "They especially look for Salvador see page 5 April 9, 1987 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Ik perspectives 2 Thursday, April 9,1987 RANGER Letter should have never been printed To the Editor: In response to accepting Peterson's and Serrano's letter that addressed Hubbard's contestation of the PSGA election: Since Hubbard's letter was received by the Elections Committee at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23, how can the Ranger accept a reply from Peterson and Serrano that was obviously past the paper's Monday, 10 a.m. deadline? By mandating deadlines for the Parkside community and not applying them to a few Stranger cover was in poor taste To the Editor: While many of the items which appeared in last week's "Stranger" were mildly amusing, the cover story was .not. This story ran a picture of Chancellor Kaplan taken at her inauguration, and ran it next to a picture of Frank Sinatra alleging that they were long-lost twins. Chancellor Kaplan has risen by her own merits to one of the highest positions in the academic world. She thus serves as a role model for other women who wish to succeed in their chosen field. Yet to get a cheap laugh, and I mean very cheap, the "Stranger" story dealt only with her physical appearance. Even if Chancellor Kaplan was informed ahead of time, and decided to be a good sport, it was still wrong to run this story for two reasons. First, we live in a society where each year thousands of young women permanently impair their health, or even die, because they starve themselves in order to reach the physical standard which the media has presented them. Last week's story lends support to this idea of a standard of physical appearance. And secondly," the story showed that no matter how successful a woman may become, if she does not also exhibit a certain standard of physical appearance, she may be liable to derision. The reason people attend a university, although many people no longer remember this, is supposed to be to learn how to seek the truth and become more human. As a newspaper which serves the university, the Ranger has a responsibility to promote this search for truth and greater understanding of what it is to be human. The decision to run last week's story, even though it was supposed to be humorous, demonstrated both a lack of compassion and a lack of good taste. Christopher Wilson students implies an editorial of this paper. Sue Brudvig PSGA Vice President Editor's note: True, our printing the Peterson/Serrano letter did constitute a bending of our deadline, but such bending was only a response to the bending we'd already done, since Mr. Hubbard's letter did not arrive in our offices until Tuesday morning, March 24. The Monday, 10 a.m. stipulation is merely a guide, and we afford students extra time regularly, especially when their views are important — like those of Hubbard and Peterson/Serrano. I SUPPORT A 65-MPH SPEED LIMIT V BECAUSE STATE AND FEDERAL < ^ GOVERNMENTS WOULD COLLECT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM GASOLINE TAXES k DUE TO INCREASED CONSUMPTION. w Corrections made in election letters Editor's note: Due to an unfortunate oversight, a letter appeared last week attributed to Mary-Etta McLane, when it had in fact been written by Elizabeth L. Katch. Both letters, in correct form, follow. We regret the error, and apologize to the principals for our mistake. To the Editor: I have some questions to address to the staff of the Ranger, and to Scott Peterson and Adrian Serrano. In the last issue of this newspaper, you printed a protest against the recent PSGA election by Mr. L. Hubbard. On the same page, and just below Mr. Hubbard's protest, was a reply by Peterson and Serrano. It has always been mv understanding that a reply is made after, or in response to another statement, whether that statement is written or oral. I am confused. How can this newspaper print a reply to a written protest, first made public in that same issue? Is this normal procedure, or an out and out show of favoritism, seeing as the protest, in part, was aimed at the behavior of this paper's editor? In said reply, Peterson and Serrano explain that Mr. Hubbard's protest, although brought before the Senate, has not been formally debated by that Senate. If that is true, why are they publicly printing a reply to the protest? Again, I must ask, is Is, are we then to believe that those who attend a Senate meeting can randomly choose to print public replies to any matter brought before them, even though the matter has not yet been addressed by the Senate? In conclusion, I would like to say that Mr. Hubbard's protest is about a very serious infraction of the election rules. As such, it should be treated and considered in an equally serious manner. Peterson and Serrano should take their own advice and look at the official election rules. The deadline for protesting the election is listed as March 23rd. There is no time mentioned. ... 0 - this normal procedure? If it Elizabeth L. Katch •••••••••••• •••••• ••••••• ^ ft To the Editor: ... - This will be very brief and to the point. I am really very tired of seeing the answers to editorials printed in the same issue as the editorial. This practice is more like editorializing on the editorials than it is responding to them. Between this misuse of the editor's position and the current practice of following up with. "Nobody asked me...But" the paper is spending as much time airing their personal vendettas as it is reporting campus events. I'm sorry to see our current editor is so insecure he feels he has to use his position to defend his actions against any and all criticism. I'm afraid he may be a victim of the Peter Principle. Mary-Etta McLane RANGER EDITORIAL STAFF Gary L. Schneeberger Editor Jenny Carr News Editor Kelly McKissick Asst. News Editor Kimberlie Kranich Feature Editor Jim Netbaur Entertainment Editor Tyson Wilda Asst. Entertainment Editor Robb Luehr Sports Editor Michael J. Rohl Asst. Sports Editor Amy H. Ritter Copy Editor Dave McEvoy Photo Editor Jack Bornhuetter Photo Editor Leo Bose Asst. Photo Editor BUSINESS STAFF Andy Buchanan Business Manager Don Harmeyer Asst. Business Manager Brenda Buchanan ...Business Staff Assistant Dave Roback Advertising Manager Steven Picazo Distribution Manager GENERAL STAFF Bernie Doll, Mary DeFazio, Michelle Eirich, Christina Lojeski, Randy LeCount, Rick Luehr. Doug McEvoy, Julie Pendleton, Michelle Petersen, Ted Price, Adrian Serrano, Andy Tschumper, Jennie Tunkieicz, Tyson Wilda. Ranger is written and edited by students of UW-Parkside, who are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. It is published every Thursday during the academic year except over breaks and holidays. Letters to the editor will be accepted only if they are typed, double-spaced and 350 words or less. All letters must be signed, with a telephone number included for verification purposes. Names will be withheld upon request Ranger reserves the right t o edit letters and refuse those which are false and/or defamatory. Deadline fo r all letters, and classified ads. is Monday at 10 a.m. for publication Thursday. All correspondence should be addressed to: Ranger, UW-Parkside. Box 2000. Kenosha Wl 53141. Telephone 414/553-2287 (Editorial) or 414/553-2295 (Advertising). V ember of the associaieo coueciaie pRess, w RANGER Thursday, April 9,1987 3 Peer Support New leaders bring new name, focus by Terr! DeRosier As of May 1st, Peer Support will undergo some major changes. One of them will be a change in leadership. Debi Fritschow will be heading up the organization as it's president, with Gary Heggeland as vice-president and Terri DeRosier as secretry-treasurer. One of the first changes Fritschow will institute is to change the name from Peer Support to Parkside Adult Student Alliance. When asked. Fritschow stated the reason for this change was, "most adult students here at Parkside don't really understand who we are, and what the organization is for. I'm hoping this change will give all the (older) adult students some sense of what PASA is all about. "The work 'alliance' really sums up which I want to head with PASA." Fritschow continued . I want to turn PASA into a more intense lobbying force here at Parkside. PASA has not owned up to it's major-status title in the past few years, which has reflected badly on the organization, and in turn, has led to some serious questions in PSGA and SUFAC as to whether or not this status should be revolked. We, as non-traditional students need PASA and I'm hoping that with the . help of my officers, and the support all the non-traditional students on campus that we can take PASA and make it's voice heard in all aspects of campus life." Some of Fritschow's other goals are: to actively solicit new members; to become more visable on campus and let non-traditional students know what's going on; to plan more activities for non-traditional students; to increase the amount of the scholarships given out in the fall, spring and summer; and to work on developing a lounge for non-traditional students. Debi Fritschow With the non-traditional student propualtion here at Parkside at 50% and rising, Fritschow's hope is that all the non-traditional students will be able to see that PASA IS for them, and that they will hopefully open up to the new leadership and the new idea's. Telephone problems Phones from page 1 agement problems, Chamberlain was fired. Knuteson has since taken the position of manager. Knuteson sent a letter to students on March 30 explaining the background of STT and acknowledging its problems. He set up the meeting on April 1 to try to work out all of the students' problems. He and a service manager, Dave Golner of Hi-Tech Communications, Inc., spent an hour at the meeting discussing general problems and an additional five hours working out personal billing and service problems. Knuteson explained why the students had not received long-distance bills all year. Communications, Inc. said the billing process was being delayed by an order from Chamberlain to manually input all long-distance calls. Originally, the system was to have been run by a computer. The APX system was to have sent all long-distance call information to Communications. Inc., which would then make the necessary changes in the bills (i.e. 5 percent off calls, 30 free calls, no charge for operator-assited calls). Knuteson told Communications, Inc. to send the bills without making any manual changes so that students could receive their bills. Upon receiving the bills, Knuteson noticed that there were no charges for long-distance calls from Nov. 1-17, 1986. These calls were supposedly erased from the computer system. "If I have my way, and I think I will, you will never be billed for those longdistance calls," he commented. Knuteson also acknowledged other billing problems. He revised the bills before the students received them. He deleted the charges for the 30 calls per month. He also tried to reconstruct a record of students who had left, in order to help the students who had charges on their bills for people who no longer lived in the residence halls. He has kept in contact with Communications, Inc., and has "insisted that we get a very prompt March billing." Knuteson solved these problems prior to attending the April 1 meeting. At and after the meeting, he was made aware of many more problems. He said that he would work everything out. Knuteson has made efforts to insure better service in the future. He told students that when they have a problem, they should leave a message at the housing office. "Every day at 3 p.m., someone from my office will get the list of names of those with problems. We will help you," he explained. "Starting March 13, you deserve the best •" Yet another problem in analyzing long-distance bills arose when Knuteson discovered that Chamberlain had changed long-distance carriers three times. Knuteson said he would continue to assist students in their problems with the phones. He stayed after the meeting and worked through each bill personally to try to resolve any problems. He further said that if some students had real financial problems with paying their bills, he would try to work out a more suitable arrangement. Students had varying comments on the whole situation. Alisa Macklin, freshman, stated, "I have a $300 bill. If the bills would have come every month, I would have had the money to pay for them. I really don't have all that money to pay in a week. I called to have them cut off our phone the day we got the bill. It's still on. I'm not paying for bills after that." "I think this is a case of bad management. A lot of things could have been done to prevent this that weren't done. I just hope it gets taken care of and that I don't have to pay as much as they have on the bill," commented Kristan Constant, freshman. "I really don't think we should have to pay this all at once. They too so long to bill us. We're getting charged for phone calls when we never got through. Also, we're get- • ting billed for two phone calls made at the same time. They're small charges, but it all adds up. It had better get getter in the future, otherwise I don't want this service," stated Bogdan Szafarniec, freshman. Bryant Hobbs, freshman, added, "We've tried to get a phone since school started. We kept on calling Chamberlain, but all we got was his answering service. We thought we didn't have a phone, but then we found out a couple of weeks ago that we had a phone. We got billed, but never used a phone." News Briefs Enrollment reduction goals set UW System President Kenneth A. Shaw recently released a set of enrollment-reduction goals for the UW campuses, reported the Milwaukee Sentinel. Under Shaw's goals, overall system enrollments would drop from the current 138,712 to 137,124 next fall, ending with 131,711 by 1990. Shaw released the targets in response to a request by the Board of Regents to drop student enrollment by 7,000 by 1991. According to Shaw, the breakdown by campus of the reduction is based on facilities and budgets of the individual campuses. Larger schools such as Madison and Milwaukee are aiming to reduce student enrollment while smaller schools such as Parkside and Superior are aiming to increase enrollment. Parkside presently has an enrollment of 3,484 students and is hoping to increase to 3,568 by next fall and 3,852 by 1990. All figures are based on full-time equivalent students, two part-time students equal one full-time student. Top of class at risk to drop A study done on the nation's fourth largest school district, Houston, revealed that 25 percent of dropouts are in the top 25 percent of their class and some are less than 14 years old, reported the New York Times. Margaret LeCompte conducted the study in Houston where she was formerly director of research and evaluation. Traditionally, the students most at risk of leaving school have been those from low-income or single-parent families and minority groups. However, that has changed dramatically over the past few years. "The new dropouts include the very young, the middle class, the gifted and bored, the young parent, the idealogically committed and a host of others," she said. She proposed a number of changes that could reduce the dropout rate, including providing day care facilities for students with children, not isolating potential dropouts and reducing the size of all schools to 250 students or less. Scholarships to entering frosh Several campuses have initiated new scholarships to entering freshmen in an attempt to ease the student concern for the rising cost of college, reported the National On- Campus Report. The school's student government associations have offered the scholarships to encourage leadership and involvement on campus, in addition to helping with rising tuition costs. Universities that have already installed scholarship programs include Arizona, California and, in Canada, Toronto. 20% DISCOUNT Clip & Save This Ad To All Parkside students and faculty members only. On all merchandise in our store. This ad is valid for as long as you attend Parkside. I.D. required. Wisconsin's Largest Jeweler ueleto Mission Village (across from Pershing Plaza on Hwy. 50) 4017-75th St. 697-0884 Open Daily 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays 12:00-4:30 p.m. 4 Thursday, April 9, 1987 RANGER Breadth choices e x p a n d e d Breadth of Knowledge requirements in the area of natural sciences have been altered in an effort to provide for "a more feasible alternative for students," according to Carol-Lee Saffioti, chair of the Academic Policies Committee. The change, which affects Option 2 within that natural science requirement, is effective immediately. The first change, in subsection (a) of Option 2, allows Geology 100 (Earth and Man) and Geology/Physics 100 (Astronomy) to satisfy the BOK requirement as "general purpose of science" courses. These courses are already listed in Option 1, and if students who've been admitted under the present system have already taken them under that Option, they will not be required to take further courses in Option 2 (a). In addition, Philosophy 105 (Intro to Scientific Thought) has also been included as part of Option 2 (a). The other significant change occurs in Option 2 (bii), where Biology 103 (Human Biology) has been included as satisfying the Breadth requirement in that area. These changes, Saffioti says, "Have the overall effect of making it possible for more non-science majors to satisfy the BOK science requirement in any given semester. "Also," she adds, "these changes support the principle of the policy stating that no requirement is within the jurisdiction of a single discipline or division." If students have questions about the BOK changes, Saffioti encourages them to seek answers at the WLLC Advising Center. Homework help offered Tutors from the Writing Center will be available in the Core Building of the residence halls on two consecutive Thursdays, according to Geoff Gajewski, writing specialist. On April 9 and April 16, writing assistants Jenny Carr, Randy LeCount and Gary Schneeberger will be on hand to answer questions, help students make corrections on papers or prepare for the upcoming writing competence exams. If these sessions- go over well, Gajewski says, others will be planned. We'll do more than meet you halfway. We'll meet you there. The Writing Center hits the res halls the next two Thursdays. We Call It Special Checking • Free Printed Checks • Unlimited Checkwriting • Safekeeping of Checks • No Minimum Balance • Nominal Flat Monthly Fee • 24 Hour Access with TYME o Bank of Elmwood • Motor Bank Durand at Kentucky {%&/ (fasfie/ Sen/tee 554-5321 • Main Office 2704 Lathrop Ave. Racine. WI 53405 • Green Acre Office Hwys. 31 & 38 FDIC Buddy Couvion Coordinator by Gary L. Schneeberger Editor "I just hope that there are students who feel I've touched their lives, and who know they've touched mine." So says Buddy Couvion, former coordinator of student activities, who left his post Tuesday, March 31, the result of his contract not being renewed by last year's interim assistant chancellor for student affairs, Michael Bassis. Couvion, who joined the university in 1981, recently reflected on his nearly six years working with, and for, the students of Parkside. "I was hired during a time of change in the philosophy of the activities department," he recalled. "When I started, the previous staff people really had been focused on one area-PAB (Parkside Activities Board). I was brought in to do more outreach; and I think I was successful in broadening programming to include all student organizations." Among his successes, Couvion numbers the establishment of Homecoming, the creation of the All-Campus Events Committee and the passing of student life eligibility criteria for officers of groups and organization. Of those criteria (minimum of 2.0 GPA and at least six credits hours), he noted, "In leadership positions, you're being a role model. But what kind of role model can you be if you can't academically cut it? looks back and ahead Buddy Couvion "I also think," he added, "that (the criteria) legitimize that the activities office isn't just fun and games. We care about how students do in the classroom, too." Still, Couvion admits that his tenure wasn't one without its share of failures. The most stinging, he says, has been the inability of the Student Organizations Council (SOC) to secure major organization status and the automony that comes with it. "I really would have liked to have seen SOC get major status," Couvion explained. "Not just because I was their advisor, but in recognition of the factor that the organization has been in the lives of students over the years. "A lot of people have been saying that SOC is already major status in responsibility, just not in name," he continued. "But I won't be happy until they get complete autonomy, when they're no longer officially a committee of PSGA." As for the circumstances surrounding his leaving, Couvion is guardedly bitter. "In some respects, the way it was done bothers me, yeah," he said. "The honest way I feel is that it wasn't right for Jenny (Price, former director of student life) to be able to influence Michael's decision, since she wasn't exactly the most popular person on campus. "But it was no secret that I was not going to be a lifer here, so (the non-renewal) expedited my leaving. But, obviously, I would have preferred to do it of my own accord." Far from just rolling with the punches, Couvion will use the next two months to travel. "I'm going to catch up on all the vacations I haven't been able to take." he says, laughing. "I'm heading to LA, San Diego, San Francisco and Europe." Afterwards, he'll be looking for dean of student life positions in "any state but Wyoming or Idaho, because they're too cold and boring." And if he doesn't find work right away, he won't fret. "I'm just casually looking now," he explained. "I'm not saying, 'Oh, God, I have to get ths job.' Because I can ultimately go back to Madison to get my doctorate over with." Pettit's weekly PSGA update I need to start off this weeks article with some bad news. There was a tape message that many found offensive on my answering machine. To explain, Derrik Thurman and I were trying to get the machine to record. He did a Foghorn Leghorn impersonation (admittedly bad) on the recorder. It was pointed out to me that Foghorn is a take off on Amos and Andy. I was not aware of this. This message was not meant in any way to be a racial slur, and I assure you it will not happen again. Now for some good news. WPS (Wisconsin Physicians Service) has donated an IBM system 3033. To explain, a 3033 is a mainframe computer. It will help the university with student records and departmental research. It will help the students by making available to them a system which is used in industry and will run the current programs we have faster. For further explanation, please contact me, Corby, or any of the • • • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••• • • His POOL CENTER • • • • * * • SALES * • INSTALLATION * • SERVICE £ PHONE: KENOSHA 654-3341 • • • * IN-GROUND - ABOVE GROUND J * • * * • 5102 Green Bay Rd., Kenosha THE SWIMMING POOL PROFESSIONALS CHEMICALS ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT Senators of PSGA. This is a project which we in PSGA did entirely on our own. There still needs to be a feasability study to determine if we want to accept the gift. Arthur Dudycha, chair of the business science division, has agreed to be the project leader, as I can't represent the school on this level. He has promised to keep me informed on devlopments. I am next going to try to get local businesses to help us to pay for installation and perhaps donate an operating system. The other projects are also coming along, and I will be writing about them when the time is better, as I don't want to raise anyone's hopes until the project is far enough along. RACINE 632-5223 SURPLUS GOODS Stereos, TVs, Refrigerators, Stoves, Furniture, and Much More! Get the Surplus Price SUPER SURPLUS OUTLET 5535 22nd AVE. OPEN 7 days a week RANGER Thursday, April 9, 1987 5 Refugees relate experiences Salvador from page 1 the poorer people, the lower class people," Antonia explained. He was captured because he did not want any part in the military actions. He was submitted to torture, a common practice in the army. "I was not in agreement with the army in their practice of assassination." Antonio continued. He underwent torture, both physical and emotional, for 18 days and was put into a jail for political prisoners where he remained for 15 months. "There is no judicial system in El Salvador," Antonio explained. He signed papers (probably to join the army), while blindfolded. "You start to say anything they want, just so the torture will end," he continued. There is a law in El Salvador, passed by the army, that legalizes torture. When Antonio was finally released from jail, he left the country. He could not obtain a visa and also crossed the border illegally. "I was imprisoned because I did not want to assassinate other people," he said. He has not talked to his family since he left. "All the people that left the country have a good reason for leaving," Antonio explained. Rene is now 26 and Antonia is 19, "The baby of the caravan," Rene laughs. "It is very important to mention that in our country, our rights are violated," Rene added. "When Antonio was captured by the government, he was only 16. That demonstrates what kind of government they have in the country. Duarte came into power during Antonio's imprisonment." Rene stressed that he and Antonio's experiences are only examples of what happens in El Salvador, but "the country in general is suffering under the government's repression. The economic situation is very critical," he said. El Salvador has an unemployment rate of 45 percent. Another 40 percent are "underemployed," such as street vendors or shoeshiners. Rene explained that daily salaries average $1.80 while a pound of meat costs $2.30, one egg costs $.40 and one pound of beans costs $.60. There is only one maternity hospital and five general medical hospitals in the country to serve its five million people. Fifty percent of the country's income is used to support Duarte's regime and 25 percent is indirectly associated with Duarte, leaving only 25 percent with which to solve all the country's social problems, Rene said. The military is destroying photo by Dave McEvoy Antonio (I) and Rene were two of the many Salvadoran refugees who spoke here recently. the rural areas of the country with bombs. After the bombings, troops come in to destroy what is left and to force people to leave the areas. These people must take refuge in camps located within the cities. So far, about 70,000 people have taken refuge in these camps. "We want to return to our country. But in order to do that, we are asking the government to guarantee our safety. The only thing the government does is pretend not to hear it," Rene said. "Without a doubt, all the helicopters and bombs are ar- Science dept. holds an auction The Science Division has a history of fundraising events for scholarships which includes the Science Division Faculty-Student basketball games of 1983 a nd 1984 and a baby picture contest in 1986. The division has a two-fold interest in these activities. We want to raise the scholarship funds but we also try to stimulate the cooperation of faculty, staff and students toward the common goal. It is very rewarding to see the school spirit and the interaction of all the participants. This year's auction was our latest and most profitable of these activities. The auction was designed so that the contributors could offer their service or item with a reccommended value. Then during the weeks of Feb. 25 to March 6, bidders were allowed to peruse the listings displayed in the Science Division Office and offer bids or out bid current bids. Twenty-eight contributors, (including Chancellor Sheila Kaplan, Vice Chancellor Betty Shutler, Asst. Chancellor Gary Goeiz and Asst. Chancellor G. Gary Grace) participated in the auction. More than 150 bids were tallied and the high bidders came away with such treasurers as: a pound of fudge, a gourmet dinner for six, a pair of opera tickets, wooden craft items, horseback riding, tennis lessons and the shawl Chancellor Kaplan purchased on her recent trip to Russia. The total of successful bids exceeded $800 an d we intend to try again next year with the hope of bringing the student clubs into the operation so as to staff a table on the concourse and attract more bidders. GRADUATE NURSES Your education will not end with graduation. As a graduate nurse at Rochester Methodist Hospital, you will r eceive a comprehensive twelve-week-long, fully-paid orientation where you will further develop your professional skills. Beyond orientation, you will have the challenges and the growth opportunities that a world-class medical center can provide. Graduates apply now for positions available in 1987. Starting salary $23,681. Attractive benefit package. Rochester Methodist Hospital is an 800-bed acute care Mayo Foundation Hospital. Choose challenge. Choose growth. Choose Rochester Methodist Hospital. Rochester Methodist Hospital Personnel Services Nursing Recruitment Section 201 West Center Street Rochester, MN 55902 Call Collect: (507) 286-7091 ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSPITAL riving from the United States," Rene commented. "We're here to ask the people of the United States to stop the war. The people who relay information to the public are not communicating what is really going on and what the government is doing with its money. If we don't find a way to inform Americans, nobody else will do it." "Of course, what we tell the people will not help the government, '' Rene explained. Rene and Antonio are part of the most recent group of caravans in the United States. The caravans travel to different cities to stop the war. The caravans were started in 1983 when the first group walked from New York to Washington, D.C., stopping in various cities along the way. Presently, there are five caravans operating in the U.S. Rene, Antonio and ten others are part of a caravan that began March 8 in Madison. The caravans have run into trouble along their routes. Rene told stories of robberies and arrests associated with the group. Flyers telling where and when the caravans would speak were stolen out of offices in Washington, D.C. and New York. On March 19, their caravan was going from New York to Buffalo when ten members of the caravan were arrested by immigration officers. They were held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. They were arrested on the grounds of suspicion and released due to lack of evidence. They signed legal papers and may face deportation. Rene strongly believes that these incidents have ties with the government. "They do not agree with what we are doing because it is contrary to the principles of what they're doing in El Salvador," he explained. Most of the members of the caravan are staying in Chicago with the help of a n organization called "Salvadorians for Peace and Justice." Antonio is worried about his family in Ell Salvador, "but the best thing would be for the war to end. Then there would not be a necessity for anyone to leave the country." "The truth is," added Rene, "we don't want to stay in this country all of our lives. We want to go home. In order to return home, we need a guarantee that our lives will not be at risk. The only guarantee is to establish peace and justice in El Salvador." A MAYO FOUNDATION HOSPITAL An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F Work One Weekend A Month And Earn $18,000 For College. With the New GI Bill and the Army National Guard. If you have the mind for college, but not the money, the Army National Guard has a golden opportunity for you. Lend us your brainpower one weekend a month and two weeks a year, and we'll give you $18,000 or more for college. Under the New GI Bill, you'll qualify for up to $5,000 for tuition and books. Then, yoo'll get another $11,000—or more— in monthly Army Guard paychecks. Plus, a cash bonus of up to $2,000 as soon as you finish Advanced Individual Training. And if you have college loans, the Guard will help you pay those off, too, with up to $1,500 extra per year. No other service offers you so many educational benefits, and asks so little of your time. So, if you can spare one weekend a month for your H;V'V/i» country, call your local recruiter. Imi i i lLAnd help yourself to a higher education. SFC Willie Morgan (414)656-6496 umm Army National Guard A mericans A t Their Best. 6 Thursday, April 9, 1987 RANGER Pi Sigma Epsilon The Pi Sigma Epsilon Co- Ed Marketing Fraternity will hold meetings every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Molinaro 116. Computer Workshop * The. Computing Support Center will be conducting a workshop on Tuesday, April 21 from 2-4 p.m. in WLLC D117. T. Fossum will be conducting the class, which is an introduction to the concept of computer networks. The process for accessing BITNET from VAX 750 will also be discussed. * The Computing Support Center will be conducting a workshop on Thursday, April 16 from 3:30-4:30 in WLLC D117. J. Sounderpandian will be conducting the workshop, which will be an introduction to the Microsoft Word for the Macintosh. * The Library/Learning Center will be presenting a seminar on Wednesday, April 15 from 2-5 p.m. in D117. The seminar is on how to to your ATTENTION UWP EMPLOYEES Save while yon borrow with a ECU Loan: • Car Loans • Mortgages • Line of Credit • Home Improvement • Any Purpose Tallent Hall Room 286 Mon.-Fri. 10-3 Serving four other locations Racine Waukesha Burlington Milwaukee Club Events own online computerized database searching using BRS/AFTERDARK. This system provides access to over 65 databases in various areas: medicine, business, education, social sciences, etc. to sign up or for more information, contact the Library/ Learning Center Reference Desk or call ext. 2360. Accounting Club The Accounting Club will be hosting a speaker on Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. in Union 104. Paul Fisher from the Wisconsin CPA review will be the speaker. Geology Club * The Geology Club will be hosting a guest speaker on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. in Molinaro 107. Dr. John Sepkoski of the Department of Geological Sciences in Chicago will present the talk "Dinosaurs, Comets and Clocks: Periodicity in the Extinction of Life." The presentation will be preceded by a reception in Greenquist 113 at 7:15. Both are free and open to the public. * The Geology Club will also host a guest speaker on Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m. in Greenquist 113. Dr. Peter Clark of the Department of Geological Sciences at Illinois- Chicago will preent the talk "Late Quaternary Land- Sea Correlations, Northern Labrador." The talk will be free and open to the public. SWEA * You are invited to see the Kenosha Education Association Faculty Representative Assembly in action on Thursday, April 9 at 4 p.m. at 5610 55th Street, Kenosha. Sponsored by the Student Wisconsin Education Association. * Bring a lunch and listen to guest speaker Jose Martinez speak about TESA (Teacher Expectations/Student Achievement) On Monday, April 13 from 12:30-2 p.m. in Union 207. Music Club FACT: The average American hears approximately a skillion minutes of music in his/her lifetime. What kind of music do you like? C'mon! You have some favorite tunes echoing around in your brain. You got ears, don'tcha? If music is important to you, why not get more involved with it? Come help us start a music club at Parkside. No need to be a music student. No need to perform at all, unless you want to. If you have a specific musical interest, you'll probably find someone else who shares it. Or if you just want to learn more about that strange stuff that floats through the air and makes your ears sit up and want more, then come check it out. What your ears have been waiting for!!! Monday, April 13, 1:00 p.m., D118. Asian Student Organization The Parkside Asian Student Organization will be having a bowling tournament this Saturday, April U at noon in the Rec Center. There will be a cost of $ 1 per person. Corporate Recruitment Workshop A workshop on corporation re-cruiting practices titled "Do You Have What They're Looking For?? Find out!" will be heldMonday, April 13 at 6 p.m. inMolinaro 105. Tom Wascoe ofAbbott Labs and Major King ofthe U.S. Army will speak. SOMETIMES TO GET INTO A NEW FRAME OF MIND, YOU JUST GOTTA GET OUT OF THE OLD FRAME. SEE HOW WEARING CONTACT LENSES CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. 2 Pairs of Contact Lenses ONLY $129.00 complete* Dr. Andrew Paul Kluka, O.D. Optometrist 5033-6th Avenue-Harborside Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140 (Vi block north of Holiday Inn) 652-1917 'Exam, Lenses & Care Solution Starter Kit in cluded. Standard Power Lenses. A Week at the Park Thursday, April 9 WORKSHOP: "Interview Communication" starts at 5:30 p.m. in Union 104. Call ext. 2452 for reservations. Sponsored by Career Planning and Placement. MOVIE: "Till Marriage Do Us Part" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in the Union Cinema. Tickets for the Thursday Foreign Film Series will be available at the door. Friday, April 10 MOVIES: "Stagecoach" will be shown at 1:30 p.m. and "Shane" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in the Union Cinema. Admission is free for Parkside and Carthage students and $2 for others. Sponsored by PAB. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT featuring "The Connection" starting at 9 p.m. in Union Square. Admission will be charged at the door. Sponsored by PAB. Saturday, April 11 MOVIE: "Till Marriage Do Us Part" will be repeated at 8 p.m. in the Union Cinema. Tickets for the Saturday Foreign Film Series are sold out. Sunday, April 12 MOVIE: "Till Marriage Do Us Part" will be repeated at 2 p.m. in the Union Cinema. Tickets for the Sunday Foreign Film Series will be available at the door. SCHOLARSHIPS: will be awarded starting at 2 p.m. in the Communication Arts Theater. The program is free and open to the public. MOVIE: "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in the Union Cinema. Admission is free for Parkside and Carthage students and $2 for others. Sponsored by PAB. Monday, April 13 ROUND TABLE: "Frostbelt Urban Redevelopment: Problems and Prospects" by Mark Levine of UW-Milwaukee starts at 12:15 p.m. in Union 106. The event is open to the public at no charge. VIDEO: "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be shown at 1:30 p.m. in Union Squre. All are welcome. Sponsored by PAB. WORKSHOP: "How to Buy a Small Business" starts at 6 p.m. Call ext. 2047 for reservations. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center. Tuesday, April 14 VIDEO: "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be repeated at 8 p.m. in Union Square. Wednesday, April 15 WORKSHOP: "Business Feasibility" starts at 8:30 a.m. Call ext. 2047 for details. COFFEEHOUSE: Featuring Cirrus Falcon from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m in Union Square. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by PAB. SEMINAR: "Searching Remote Online Databases" starts at 2 p.m. in WLLC D117. Call ext. 2356 for details. VIDEO: "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be repeated at 3:30 p.m. in Union Square. Voice concert slated Voice students of Robert Campbell, assistant professor of music, will present a concert on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. in Communication Arts D-118. The event is sponsored by the Music Department. Dawn Crowell, Sharon Dasczcuk, Candice Kopecky, Gregory Breeden, and Karen Neweirwill sing selections by Strauss, Caccini, William Schuman, Wagner, Mozart and Brahms. They will join together in music from "Lost in the Stars" by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson. Piano accompanists will be Jill Lammers, Kristy Parham and Ronnie Shaff. (Coffee Shop) Will Cater Small Parties Upon Availability Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 12-5 Friarswood Mall 4015 - 80th Street • Kenosha, Wl 53142 Phone: 694-8508 RANGER Thursday, April 9, 1987 7 NO TICE! STUDENT JOB OPENINGS IN THE PARKSIDE UNION All positions available Fall Semester with some special event work required this semester. Students must be of legal drinking age and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Applicants for building supervisor positions must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. "Twelfth Night" The Milwaukee Repertory Theater bids adieu to the Todd Wehr Theater with Shakespeare's delightful comedy, "Twelfth Night," running April 10 through May 17. Directed by resident company member, Kenneth Albers, "Twelfth Night" is filled with hilarious moments created by mistaken identities, misguided loves and practical jokes. Cast members include: Catherine Lynn Davis (Viola), Marie Mathay (Olivia), Daniel Mooney (Orsino), Peter Silbert (Feste), Tamu Gray (Maria), Rose Pickering (Sir Toby Belch), James Pickering (Malvolio), Tom Blair (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Steven Gefroh (Sebastian) and Emil Herrera (Sea Captain Antonio). Other members of the cast are members of the internship program: Ted Tyson (Curio), J. Michael Brennan (Valentine) and Robert Bennet (Fabian). The set designer is Victor Becker, with costumes by Sam Fleming and lights by Bob Jared. Production stage manager is Rob Goodman. Tickets range irom $5.00 to $15.00. For more informaiton or reservations, call 273-7206. Artist says King is a good role model by Kimberlie Kranich Feature Editor "The only way I can really get people to understand something that I'm trying to bring from my heart is to put it on canvas." Through his paintings, Jerril Grover exposes the social injustices of this world. His artwork focuses primarily on poverty, racism and violence. "People don't want to see the negative side of life," explained Grover. "If people keep ignoring the negative side, it's going to creep up on them until it piles up. By that time, they have no choice but to look at it." Grover recently completed a painting of a pregnant black woman in poverty as a reminder that there are starving people in our own communities. "A lot of people don't appreciate how good we live around here. Our problems are minimal compared to the people who are suffering," he said. Grover only started painting last semester. He had taken some basic drawing classes and was the only black artist in class. His white teachers and peers enpnoto oy JacK Bornnuener Art student Jerril Grover stands in front of his painting of Dr. Martin Luther King. black art. "If you're in an all white classroom," Grover explained, "you're always going to see white art. "If I didn't have any inspiration, if I didn't know that there are black artists, or just a person other than a just blend in." During the month of Februa. ry, Grover's artwork was on display in the library for Black History Month. One of his paintings was different pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King. King was one of his role models. he did forme," said Grover, "was that he was a good role model. He was a perfect example of a role model who didn't have any racism in his heart. He did not just work for blacks, he worked for all people. That's what my paintings are trying to express. "What's bad," he continued, "especially for minorities, is that they don't have any type of good role models." Grover is especially concerned about children and wants to be a good role model for them. "I wanted to be somebody so bad that it burned me up inside. I got tired of walking down the street and seeing a relative or friend who graduated five years ahead and the person is doing nothing," he explained. When Grover came to Parkside five years ago, he tested into Math 016 a nd had the reading level of a fourth grader. Initially he dropped his math class twice because it was too difficult. However, he took up the challenge again, finished the course, and has now completed second level calculus. Grover is a first generation college student. Grover see page 8 BUILDING SUPERVISORS Responsible for evening and weekend building operation and internal security. Involves coordination of special events, cash receipt handling and student payroll audit. Must be personable and have the ability to work with others. BARTENDERS/CASHIERS Involves over-the-counter concession sales, check out and rental of recreation facilities/equipment, admission and ticket sales. Cash register and cash handling experieince preferred but not required. LIGHT & SOUND TECHNICIANS Involves set-up/tear-down operation, maintenance of electronic lighting and sound equipment. Operating knowledge and/or prior experience required. Some specific training will be provided. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN WORKERS Involves the set-up and tear-down of chairs, tables, etc., for dances, receptions, meetings and special events. No prior experience necessary, but applicants should be in good physical condition. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN UNION ROOM 209 The Parkside Union is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. RANGER 8 Thursday, April 9, 1987 Grover Grover from page 7 He detests violence as well as poverty and racism. While attending Bradford High School in Kenosha and captain of t he wrestling team, racial riots occurred. "A black kid (the wrestling team was half black, half white) would ask me if I'd help with the riot," Grover recalled. "Without a doubt I said 'No.' When I see that stuff going on, especially in school, I think it's terrible. I can't see anybody hitting anybody on purpose." Grover has been on Parkside's wrestling team for five years. It's one way he can vent his aggression. "That's one reason why I like to wrestle. It gets out my frustrations. If I have any violence built up in me, I'd rather do it (express it) legally and competitively instead of doing it forcefully and trying to cause damage to someone else," Grover explained. At the beginning of his junior year Grover suffered a detached retina and had to stop wrestling. He took up wrestling again in the fall but the injury recurred and he has not been able to wrestle now in his senior year. Grover has adapted to the loss quite well. Wrestling, he said, was more of an individual thing. He can reach more people with his art. "It's (artwork) not intended just for black people," he explained. "It's intended for everyone. I want to open people's eyes and close their minds to racism and violence and especially poverty. I hate to see racism impounded on little children because a child, if he's a minority, is born into a life in which racism is a common event." Grover is majoring in art, art education and engineering. He would like to teach at a racially mixed school and doesn't have a preference in terms of t he grade level. "I have no preference as long as I can help someone. Students, nowadays, if they don't have role models, I don't think they have any kind of urge to look for anything else in life. There has to be some type of stimulus to get the child to do something," concluded Grover. Psych 101 to be offered for honors by Doug McEvoy Beginning in the fall semester of t his year, a new section of the present Psychology 101 course will be offered to those students on the honors program. The course will be taught by Erika Hoff-Ginsberg of the psychology department. "It will be the same as the present introductory psychology class as far as the material studied goes;" explained Beecham Robinson, coordinator of the honors program, "but it will differ in that the research and readings will be like that of the higher psychology courses." The course is being offered to students with 3.2 GPA or better, or those students entering as freshmen who have been chosen for the honors program. There are no prerequisites to be eligible for this course. The only difference between this section and the other sections of 101 is that one must be an honors student. The class will concentrate less on the text and more on enriched materials, that is, materials that will help give the student a fuller and more detailed view of the topics being studied. Students are still required to participte as subjects of the research projects of students in higher courses, but they will also do research of their own. The small size of the class will allow for more detailed dis- Ror^s Place Sandwiches and Cocktails Sundays: Bloody Marys 2 fori, 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays: "South of the Border Day" Margaritas Pina coladas Dreamsicles $1.50 Opens Mon-Sat 11 am Sundays 12 noon 3301 52nd Kenosha, Wl 657-4455 cussion of the material and will allow for the use of material that would be impratical in a larger class. "I think that if you can get the most interested students together in a class that allows them to discuss a topic and get really involved in it. You get a class where students are really going to get the most out of it," explained Hoff-Ginsberg who will not only teach the course but who also came up with the idea for it. She is hopeful that sections like this one are used in other courses in the future. "It is a chance for the students who want to go beyond the material or detail of the other 101 sections and really get all that they can out of it," she explained. "I think it is a good idea for any course and I know their value since I took the same type of course in college." The section is worth no more than the others as far as credits go, but the knowledge a person can gain from such a class is far greater than that of the regular sections. The only real motivation, then, for a student to take the class is to have the chance to do as much as he/she can and to get the most out of it. The psychology department is very optimistic that this is more than enough motivation to make the course a success. photo by Jack Bornhuetter This painting of a black woman and her child, entitled "Poverty," was created by art student Jerril Grover. Fine Arts Quartet set The Fine Arts Quartet, one of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 in the Communication Arts Theater. Tickets, available at the Union Information Center and at the door, are $5 for students, senior citizens and faculty and staff, $7 for the general public. One of the most active chamber groups, the Fine Arts Quartet performs more than 90 concerts each season, touring the United States, Europe, Isreal, Canada and Mexico. In addition to their busy concert schedules, the quartet members are professors and artists-in-residence at UWMilwaukee, and conduct master classes and workshops at music festivals, universities, and conservatories throughout the world. "The Fine Arts Quartet is one of the premier touring and recording groups of its kind," said music professor Mark Eichner, who chairs Parkside's Lecturers and Fine Arts Committee, sponPHONE 414-634-4156 EASTSIDE EMPORIUM • CUSTOM BLENDED PIPE • PAPERBACK BOOK TRADE TOBACCOS CENTER • HAND MADE CIGARS • MAGAZINES • SMOKING ACCESSORIES • VIDEO RENTAL • SHIP WITH EZZZZ SERVICE 300 SIXTH STREET RACINE, WI 53403 sored of the concert. "It's a world-class group and we're pleased to be presenting a concert of the first echelon." The Quartet has been engaged to record a major portion of the string quartet repetoire and recently recorded the works of Shostakovich, Dvorak and Turina for the Gasparo label, and works by Mozart, Beeehoven, Debussy and Schubert for Lodia Records. The group is often featured on live radio broadcasts in New York and Chicago and performs regularly for radio and television in Europe. A documentary of the ensemble has been filmed by the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) in the U.S. Members of the ensemble are: • Violinist Ralph Evans, who was a medalist at the 1982 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and has performed as a soloist throughout North America and Europe; • Violinist Efim Boico, who has been a member of the Tel Aviv Quartet, the Israel Philharmonic, and concertmaster and soloist with the Orchestra de Paris; • Violist Jerry Horner, who has been principal violist and soloist with the Pittsburgh and Dallas symphonies and has performed extensively in North American and Europe, and • Cellist Wolfgang Laufer, who has performed with the Wuhrer String Quartet and was principal cellist of the Malmo Orchestra in Sweden, the Hambura Philharmonic RANGER Films on campus Thursday, April 9,1987 9 i i —1 PAB to show rare Chaplin masterpieces Charlie Chaplin by Jim Neibaur Entertainment Editor This weekend, the Parkside Activities Board (PAB) will be presenting three films by the single most important figure in the history of motion pictures, Charles Chaplin. MODERN TIMES (1936) Although made long after talking pictures had rendered the silent film obsolete, Chaplin decided to make one more testament to the fine art of screen pantomine with this landmark comedy. A very visionary work, it makes strong statements in favor of the American working class and against the manipulation of humanity by a capitalistic society. While these statements are made through the comedic images that Chaplin exhibits, it does not diminish the timeless power of this artist's feelings about the common man. THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940) Chaplin's first talkie, this rare item is a brilliant attack on fascism. Charlie plays a dual role: a meek Jewish barber and the Hitler-esque ruler of a mythical country. It further perpetuates Chaplin's altruism through wonderful comedy sequences and a climactic speech that says more about world peace than anything sung by Bob Dylan or Phil Ochs so many years later. Jack Oakie is especially good as a Mussollini type. MONSIEUR (1947) VERDOUX The most offbeat and easily the most topical Chaplin film, this one is a very dark comedy about a murderous Bluebeard who marries rich women, seduces and kills them to collect their money. His intentions in doing so have to do with his seeing murder as a business, a final speech in the climactic courtroom sequence has him explain murder as a small scale version of the government using tax dollars to build "huge weapons of destruction." This film, more than any other, presents the visions of world peace that Chaplin carried and which subsequently labeled him a Communist during the McCarthy era. It also shows him once again as the absolute master of the motion picture, moreso than any artist in film history. All of the films in this series are important movie milestones that should be seen by everyone. Do yourself a favor and become not only thouroughly entertained, but also culturally enlightened. Chaplin is to film what Shakespeare is to literature; not an optional . pleasure for those who pretend to know, but a necessity. New Police Academy flick disturbs viewers' peace This fourth installment in the seemingly endless series of Police Academy comedies is the weakest of the bunch, which is saying a great deal. None of the efforts are particularly good. Never before has the series catered so specifically to fans of the series, virtually all of its attempted humor stem- Bruce Willis by Jim Neibaur Entertainment Editor Bruce Willis is hot so why not star him in his own movie? What the heck, Bruce Jenner got to make a movie. But "Can't Stop The Music," in which Jenner starred with the Village People, was actually somewhat better than "Blind Date." Remember the Village People? Oh they were quite popular at one time. I'd say around 1978 or so. And in 1995 we'll most likely be saying, "Remember Bruce Willis?" "Blind Date," which also features Kim Basinger and another TV star in John La Roquette, is a silly romantic comedy that tries hard to evoke the same feeling as those directed by Howard Hawks or Gregory LaCava. But then these directors had both style and substance, not to mention actors the caliber of Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, William Powell and Carole Lombard. What we get with "Blind Date" is a series of mild and predictable gag situations with typical Willis mugging for fans of his small screen shenanigans. Films like "Blind Date" seem to be attemps by filmmakers to copy the quick, artless process of commercial television in an effort to get Mr. and Mrs. Two-and-a-halfming from one's prior knowledge of each of the characters. The film is cheap and aggressive with plenty of movement and gag situations that are alternately funny and tasteless. All of this is packaged carefully to amuse the non-thinking moviegoers who are herded into the theater room-flat out of their living rooms and into the theaters. Four dollars and fifty cents is quite a price to pay to see Bruce Willis ham it up on a large screen than what can be found at home. This is a very "popular" sort of film, the type that will like sheep to witness this insipid drivel. The constant movement is obviously an attempt to keep these patrons cognizant of the fact that there is definitely something happening on the screen. Without any development of character within the context of this film's narrative (you are expected to have seen the certainly please the masses who thrive on network television. But those looking for even a shred of creativity are urged to instead check out PAB's series on Charles Chaplin rather than spending a fin on something as wholly worthless as "Blind Date." first three installments), Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg) gets the pretty journalist who has almost no lines, Tackelberry (David Graf) makes love to his firearms, and Hightower (Bubba Smith) is involved in a few strongman gags. Michael Winslow gets to do his ninja bits and a few other strange sound effects while Bobcat Goldthwait ends up with the most attractive girl in the cast! So who needs credibility in a slapstick comedy? Nobody. But what is necessary is that the gags are set up and subsequently executed with some sort of comedic point. "Police Academy 4" merely uses isolated gags that range from amusing to painful. But this does not stop such blatant dreck to achieve box office success. People do find these slipshod rehashes of primitive Bowery Boys material to be genuinely funny. 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Schneeberger Before Prince hit the commercial mainstream with "1999," he was viewed as a talented-but-naughty singer- /songwriter who used "fuck" in his songs as often as he used drum machines. In the wake of "1999" (which was danceable but hardly lyrically original), Prince's image changed dramatically. With efforts like "Purple Rain." "Around the World in a Day" and "Parade," he started presenting himself as an intellectual changeling, technopop's answer to David Bowie; and his reclusive, cryptic lifestyle made the music (whose lyrics hadn't really changed much) seem "deeper." Now, with the release of a new double LP "Sign o' the Times" (on Warner/Paisley Park), the posturing's more evident than ever, as is the Princely One's absolute intellectual emptiness. And the result is an album for the feet which is being hawked as one for the mind. Forget the fact that he's turned to wearing tiny eyeglasses to appear smarter, the words Prince uses to accompany his admittedly infectious melodies are now, and have usually been, laughable. The same man who brought us the impenetrable "Sometimes it Snows in April" has done himself one better by cranking out a gem like "U Got the Look" ("U sho nuf' do be cookin' in my book / You face is jammin*, your body's heck-a-slammin' / If love is good let's get to rammin' "). This is not to say that all music needs deep meaning to be good, but if an artist sells himself as an intellectual, he better deliver the merchandise. And Prince doesn't. His annoying trait of using "U" and "2" for "you" and "two" is a perfect example of how he uses quasi-intellectualism to manipulate his followers. And now four albums old, the act is wearing thin. As a producer of bubble gum dancefloor ditties, Prince is a King. But he'd be wise to knock off the Woody Allen stuff and start writing some more songs with "fuck" in them. Prince Short Cuts THE STRANGLERS Dreamtime (Epic) These mellow, political activists of the progressive music scene return on a new LP with a variety of new sounds and styles. "Dreamtime" is an album that attempts to cover many musical directions and feelings : a country sound in "You'll Always Reap What You Sow," with a voice like Bono of U2 laden with tearjerking emotion; a jazzy, big band style in "Was It You?" covering a fuzztone, feedback guitar with a loud and strong horn section; simple, goodtime, girls-on-the-beach rock in "Nice Is Nice;" and several melodic ballads. Instrumentation is mixed and performed well. The keyboards of Dave Greenfield are used sparingly to enhance the music, rather than becoming the sound as the trend of today is. Jazzy horn sections are featured throughout the album to give it an upbeat, high spirited mood. The vocals of J J Burnell and Hugh Cornell moved from a deep whisper, through whining harmonies, to burning energies and smooth beauties. The Stranglers have toned down some of the heavy politics of their music in favor of the art itself. Where songs like "Big in America" would have been heavy attacks SORTING earlier, they are now sarcasms with a hidden message. These underlying themes are the purpose of The Stranglers; they seek to entertain while they inform and editorialize. They do entertain - it is for the listener to decide if they have any other accomplishments. This album shows the worth of the progressive music scene. It presents a varied, experimental music in a talented form. "Dreamtime" covers a wide range of music and does it well. ••Tyson Wilda THE FINAL COUNTDOWN by Europe (CBS) The sort of industrial power pop attributed to groups like Night Ranger and 38 Special is what new group Europe has to offer here. The title cut, a synthesized art rock "epic" that reminds me of Gary Wright's 1975 "Dream Weaver," is filled with glitzy splendor but not a lot of substance. This cut is presently getting good radio airtime and should be a minor period hit. However, the album is not a throwaway. There are some nice melodic hooks interspersed here and about, some of the tracks even being capable of rising above their synthesized trappings. In fact, it almost seems like Europe is generally a good journeyman rock act whose sound is softened by an overabundance of keyboards. Europe also poses rather ambiguously. In many ways they seem to want to follow in the footsteps of Bon Jovi and produce a certain brand of pretty boy hard rock that falls somewhere in between the Bay City Rollers and Quiet Riot. In other ways they want to perpetuate the 1 F<h" i >vtf KM) years I leileman's (HSd tyle -Beer and basclxill Itave made unite a team. Knjoy the game. HBLIMAIfS 0U> STYUE. AMERICA'S BEST-BREWED PREMIUM BUR. NOW OPENING IN KENOSHA! FRIDAY APRIL 10TH. Join us for the fun of Opening Night! Drink specials, Door prizes and Give-a-ways, All Night Long! DON'T MISS IT! NIGHTLY DANCING 3931 - 45th St. Kenosha, Wl (414) 657-3101 artlessness of art rockers Genesis or Yes. "The Final Countdown" is at least an interesting starter for Europe. If they hit Top Forty paydirt, we may hear more from them in the future. One can only hope that they purify their electronic sound and refrain from adding even more examples of vapid technology (e.g. drum machines) in a quest for continued commercial success. -Jim Neibaur Shape Up!- Shape up from page 12 checked out with a student I.D. Gloves can be worn while weightlifting, to prevent callouses, but these are a matter of choice. Athletes lifting very heavy weights may consider taping wrists or knees for support. Shoes should be a type of court shoe with good arch support and leather uppers to provide a stable base for good technique. Biking is obviously a sport where equipment is essential. If you want to bike for fitness you don't need a $500 bike, just one that works. Take this from experience though,, if you're going to bike wear a pair of biking shorts with a pad. Saddle sores are a reality and a discomfort. Running is like swimming. The equipment isn't obvious right away, but it is essential. Shoes are the most important aspect of an equipment list. Many shoes on the market are designed for protection and long wear. No one company has the market on making the best shoes. A shoe that is good for one person may not be good for another. To determine the best shoe for you do these things. First look at your dress shoes and see how they wear. See if the pattern of wear is mostly to the outside or to the inside. Second, check out the design of the shoe; is it designed to control inward roll of the foot or outward roll. Shoes with full board last offer more stability and control but lose some flexibility. RANGER Thursday, April 9, 1987 11 Athlete profile Soccer player tackles pre-med by Michael Rohl Asst. Sports Editor It was once thought by many that those who competed on the field couldn't compete in the classroom, especially if the athlete chose a difficult major. But there are exceptions. Soccer player Ivan Ireland, a 19 year-old life science/ biology major from Kenosha, is such an exception. He combines both the rigorous premed program with the vigorous sport of soccer. Ireland, an all-state soccer player as a senior at Tremper, was also an all-state selection in the under-16 and under-19 age groups for two years, as well as an honor roll student and a member of Ivan Ireland the Honor Society. He had been offered a soccer scholarship at Parkside out of high school, but opted for West Point. He returned here because of the scholarship, but also because "Parkside has one of the better premed programs in the state." Pre-med is a difficult course of study in itself, but balancing that and a varsity sport is an even more difficult task. Even though he does do well in the classroom, he said "I don't have much free time. We have practice in the afternoon but in the evening we're free to study." Ireland thinks the stigma that athletes are not good students is unjustified. "I don't think it (the stereotype) is fair to all athletes. I think a lot of athletes are concerned with grades. They hold them in high importance. "You're now finding more student-athletes than just athletes." Services Offered Classified Ads ACCURATE, FAST professional typing. Any size job. Call Pat. 552-7251. Help Wanted PSGA NEEDS a recording secretary for its senate meetings. Pay is $4/hour for 10 hours/week. Contact A1 or Corby at 553-2244 or stop by the PSGA office. For Sale MAN'S 23" bicycle. Shimano 600 EX brakes. 24 lbs. Call Riz, 552-8770. BICYCLE WITH Suntour derallleurs and Campy parts. Call Riz. 552-8770. FISH TANK, 15 gal., filter, heater, light, pump. $40. Barry. 886-9034. For Rent APARTMENT, 5 minutes from Parkside. Near bus stop, stores, park, golf course. Utilities included in rent. 4410 19th Ave.. Kenosha. Personals PRINTS, WATERCOLORS, GALLERY 124, April 5. 124 66th St.. 1-5. MARY. STICK it in my ear. Hey. LOU GRANT: Maybe next week ...Rossi. TAMI: REMEMBER, be kind to your fine feathered friends - for a duck may be somebody's mother! LENNY: I hear that Fanny Farmer is looking for people to pack fudge. Why not apply? JIM: VAMPIRE queens can be deadly. Terri. WHAT PROVIDES the best relief from rectal itch? A Shneeberger. PSYCHIC JEAN Dixon predicted that Gary Schneeberger would discover heterosexuality in 1988. WHAT DO rectums and Gary Schneeberger have in common? They both have very little hair and they smell bad. NEW TO the Union Square Grill: A 100-, boneless sandwich called the McSchneeberger. UWPDT WANTS to know when dinner is. Bill. 9 OUT of 10 homosexuals surveyed wished to be stranded on a desert island with Gary Schneeberger. HEY, SCHNEEBERGER: You won't find a real woman by crusing the preschools! UWPDT. RECENT MEDICAL research has proven that hair loss is a side effect of impotence. Better go see the doctor, Gary. DART TEAM: Technology allows us to reverse the balding process. Ugliness and stupidness are forever. A BOMB was placed in the Ranger office and will detonate when an intelligent article is written. UWPDT bets 10 to 1 that it will never go off! ALLEN: IF you're going to sleep in class, please avoid snoring. "BRIDE: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her." Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914). "ARE THERE any good women left in the world who know how to let a man be a man?" Cowboy. WHO'S BEEN gutting fish on Allen's desk? KAPLAN: WE have to stop meeting on the front page like this. Serpe. WHO'S HAD the big beefy burrito supreme on Alex's desk? Now it'll be Texan Bar-B-Q! JIM NEIBAUR is a cookie hog. GEORGE: PLEASE, please shut up!!! DART HISTORY Week. It's not just an adventure- it's a way of life. UWPDT KNOWS about soap. Why waste beer money on it? CAN WE call the cops on you for being idiots? BOBBY: I don't like the itching, but I don't mind the swelling. MIKE ROHL is the wimp of the century. MIKE R. is a greasy, hyperactive, maladjusted, immature little wimp of below-average intelligence with an aroma that will knock you over. MIKE R. is a left-wing, sign-carrying bleeding heart socialist wimp. IS MIKE R. a guy or a girl? BRIAN KAUFMANN: There's not enough room to print them all. ALEX, YOU'RE not embarrassing us, you're embarrassing yourself. Rangers Baseball from page 12 arms, Oberbruner stated that they need work on the mechanics of throwing pitches as well as on location. But, he also added, "they must play to learn." The overall Ranger hitting attack lacks extra base power, and instead consists mainly of singles hitters. This does not bode well for many high-scoring games, but look for improvement in this area as the year goes on. The infield also needs to gain experience through game and practice time. Three freshmen have been playing in the infield: Brian CORBY, YOU better practice jumping over the rail at the great WLLC! HELLO BRENDA, from the photo dudes. GREG: LOOKING forward to more wonderful evenings together! Sandi CORBY: WE have pictures of the combination! CORBY: GRAHAM Crackers and Flannel are a great combination. SUE: DO you spend time doing anything besides thinking up stupid arguments and following the Robb Luehr diet? Q: WHAT has three heads and a rash from crying so much? A: The ineffective. uninvolved fojks who set up office in the Coffee Shoppe. I DID it!!! DART TEAM: Next time you try to insult me. pleae have the courtesy to spell my name right. You'd think that after 8 years of your being here, you guys would at least have learned how to look it up in the paper. NICK AND the boys: The truth hurts, eh? ANYONE FOR some quick pep and beer batter pancakes on this fine Sunday morning? BINKY: I have a book report due tomorrow. Gauthier at third base, Ken Neese at second, and Doug Londo at shortstop. But, Oberbruner noted that 6'4" junior Randy Spiegelhoff helps to anchor the infield with his good glove. Overall, Oberbruner feels the Rangers shotild get better as the year progresses with improvement in all areas. "Our direction is positive and we always try for a winning season. Hopefully, by the middle of the season we will blend things together," he explained. The Rangers next test is today as they take on the University of Il linois-Chicago Circle in Chicago at 1:00 p.m. If you know of an athlete with an interesting story, whether a student or a faculty member, let us know. Please call 553-2295 or leave your suggestions in the Ranger office, next to the Coffee Shoppe. Softball team begins season on the road After a 6-6 record in Florida over Spring Break, which included winning their last three games, the Parkside women's softball team began their regular season on the road on April 1 in Whitewater against the Lady Warhawks. Unfortunately, they were't very gracious hosts as they swept the doubleheader from the Lady Rangers 3-2 and 5-3. On Saturday, April 4, the Rangers travelled to Valparaiso University in Indiana for a doubleheader. Only one game was able to be played, however, and once again, the Rangers lost. The next day, Sunday, April 5, the opponent was Lakeland College at Lakeland. After three losses on the road, the Rangers were a bit frustrated, so they took it out on the Muskies. Parkside swept the doubleheader 11-0 (in six innings and 10-0. These two wins insured the Rangers of a spot in the NAIA District 14 tournament, to be held here on May 8-10. The first home game for the Rangers was yesterday at Petrifying Springs Park, against Lewis (111.) University. The next home games are against Ripon College this Sunday, April 12 and against Loyola (111.) University on Tuesday, April 14. F PARK' S f ) (D ) ( J DINER CO CD Since 1925- ( ) o CD CD 'Cause Good Food Is Never Out Of Style. Diners are trendy. Sixty years of pleasing Kenosha's palates and pocketbooks, and now, all of a sudden...we're trendy, imagine that. So, whether you're fond of fashion or a fan of fine food, here's some good news: Frank's Diner is open for dinner. We've expanded our menu and extend our hours to 8 pm, Monday through Friday. Delicious meals at diner prices. Imagine that. Open Mon.-Fri. 6 A.M.-8 P.M. Open Sat. 7 A.M.-2 P.M. Open Sun. 7 A.M.-1 P.M. 508-58th Street 657-1017 Baseball team 2-1 Rangers open season by Randy LeCount The 1987's men's spring baseball season is once again upon us as the young Rangers opened play last weekend against Marquette (Apr. 3) and UW-Milwaukee (Apr. 4). The Ranger's record stands at 2-1 with a 9-7 win over Marquette in a 9 inning game, as well as a 5-4 loss and 4-0 v ictory over UWM in a doubleheader. In parkside's first victory of the season against Marquette, Jeff Lemmerman started on the mound and was relieved by Chris McLernon in the third. Doug Londo relieved McLernon in the sixth and went the rest of the way. It was decided to play one 9- inning game as opposed to a doubleheader because of the cold weather. By all accounts, the Rangers' first loss of the young season should have been their second win. While leading 4-3 with two out in the seventh inning and needing only one out for a victory, the Rangers' misfired with three errors on no hit to allow UWM to win. The Rangers did get four solid innings of pitching from starter Steve Leonart and reliever Joel Bumgarner who finished the game. * The second game against UWM was in great contrast from the first as Ranger starter Robb Peiffer pitched the entire game to earn the shutout victory and bring the team's record to its present 2- 1 standing. Looking ahead, it seems apparent that these types of performances may be common for the Rangers this season. Inconsistency can often plague a young team like the Rangers. Make no mistake, the Rangers do have talent, but they also lack college experience. Head coach Ken "Red" Oberbruner knows this only too well as his squad consists of e ighteen freshman and five sophomores and only one junior and one senior. Losing eleven players from last year's team won't make things any easier, as many of them were experienced. "We've got a fine group of players to work with, and we have the talent to win ballgames. But, we need a lot of work on the mechanics because we're so young." Oberbruner cited his team's strengths as being in the catching and outfield positions. There is some experience among the catchers in that of Jim Pancratz and Craig Keralty, as well as freshman Gary Fritsch. The Ranger outfiled is also solid with Armand Bonofiglio anchoring center. But the Rangers also have some weaknesses in the key positions of pitching, hitting and the infield. The pitching staff is young and lacking experience. While the pitchers possess good Baseball see page 11 Sports Schedule SOFTBALL Thurs., April 9 - At Lake Forest College, 4 p.m. Sun., April 12 - Home vs. Ripon College, noon Mon., April 13 - At U. of Illinois-Chicago, 3 p.m. Tues., April 14- Home vs. Loyola, 4 p.m. All home games are played at Petrifying Springs Park, just off Hwy. JR. TENNIS Fri. and Sat., April 10-11 - At the Northeastern Illinois quadrangular, beginning at 1 p.m. Fri. Tues., April 14 - Home vs. Concordia College, 3 p.m. BASEBALL Today - At U. of Illinois-Chicago Circle, 1 p.m. Sat., April 11 - At Milwaukee School of Engineering, noon Tues., April 14 - Home vs. Carthage College, 1 p.m. Thurs., April 16 - Home vs. Lakeland College, 1 p.m. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK Fri. and Sat., April 10-11 - At the Northwestern University Relays, beginning at noon Fri. Tennis team wins first 3 meets If the first three meets of the year are any indication, the Parkside men's tennis team will have a ball this year. The Ranger netters, who lost only one dual meet last year, started this season photo by Ken McCray Jason Caspers, Parkside's number one singles player, shows good form on a serve in a recent meet. The Rangers beat their first 3 opponents of the year. where they left off last season, beating their first three opponents. They only lost two matches out of 27 in the three meets. On Wed., Apr. 1, the Rangers hosted Carroll College in the first meet of the year and sent them home by sweeping all nine matches. The Parkside players didn't even lose a game en route to the rout. Winning for the Rangers were Jason Caspers, Joe Barrette, Vahan Mahdasian, Brian Chike, Jeff Stanich and Randy LeCount in singles and Caspers/Mahdasian, Barrette/Chike and Stanich/ LeCount in doubles. The teams were forced to play indoors due to 27 degree temperatures and gusty winds. The next day, with weather conditions similar to the previous day, the Rangers welcomed the UW-Milwaukee Panthers to the Physical Education building, then beat them 8-1. The only loss for Parkside was at number three singles, where Dan Langer beat Mahdasian. The rest of the Ranger lineup was the same as against Carroll. On Saturday, April 4, Beloit College was the opponent and once again, the home team won 8-1. Parkside's only setback this meet was at number one singles, where Caspers lost to Beloit's Carter Veach. Caspers evened things up at number one doubles, however, as he teamed with Mahdasian to beat Veach and Bob Dassow. Shape up! by Michael J. Rohl Getting in shape is a simple matter of will power and knowledge. There is a great deal of informatin in our library on all points of fitness. Sometimes, however, what is in a book or article is not enough, especially in the area of equipment. Whenever a discussion on equipment comes up, name brands and companies inevitably come up. There is just no saying one company is better than the other. All companies have good and bad products. Another reason there is a great deal of controversy is everyone has different preferences. But there is no argument that the correct equipment is absolutely necessary. Four sports that can be used for fitness are swimming, weight lifting, biking and running. Swimming is one sport many do not think of as needing equipment for. Goggles, swimsuit and bathing caps are all very important. The goggles protect the eyes from unnecessary irritation and possible damage from pool chemicals. If you do a great deal of swimming it is advisable to wear goggles. A bathing cap is usually required at most pools. Parkside is no exception. The bathing cap keeps a great deal of hair from building up in the pool circulation system. Correct fitting swimwear is always necessary. There is no need to explain why a swimming suit shouldn't be too big. There is no need to pay attention to name brands, a cap is a cap and that's all there is to it. (What if it's a K-mart special with flowers sticking out of it?) Weight training is another sport in which equipment is very important. A weight belt should be worn anytime there is pressure on the lower back. Weight belts are not just for guys, women should wear belts too. A lower back injury can occur at any time and recovery takes a long time if it occurs at all. It's always best to take preventive measures. A weight belt is expensive, but if a club is a good one it will have belts. Here at Parkside a belt can be Shape up see page 10 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 Parkside Ranger, Volume 15, issue 26, April 9, 1987 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 33, issue 9 Headline Used for newspapers, the Headline element describes the main article of the issue. UW-Parkside Celebrates Black History Month Series Number The series number of the original collection. UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Issue 9 Vol. 33 The The University of Wisconsin.Parkside's Student Newspaper UW-Parkside Celebrates Black History Month Michele Tomer I recently spoke with stu- ricane." The movie is about Harlem embraced its comrnu- dent Rosalyn Hill, Chair of the Rueben "Hurricane" Carter, the nity, showcasing its people and Black History Month celebra- boxer who was wrongly their wide range of talent. On tion at Parkside,and asked her accused of a triple murder and February 20th, there will be an what the significance of that as a result was incarcerated for African Heritage Book Fair, theme meant to her. H i I I twenty-two years. There was a which will showcase guest said she would like to bring guest speaker,and Hill was very speakers and authors of Black American History to the pleased with the large turnout, African Heritage. And on Feb- forefront here on campus. By which consisted of a mixed ruary 26,a piece of pop culture highlighting this history, the crowd of both race and com- hits Parkside: a Black History Black Student Union hopes to munity version of "The Weakest Link." create their own history as a Hill has put together a cal- Hill said the goal is to have one representation of Unity, which is' endar of events for Black Histo- representative from each eth- the ultimate goal for Black His- ry Month that can be seen nic organization competing. tory Month. Getting members around campus. Hill highlight- The contestants will be given offaculty and a wide variety of ed some of the activities. On Fri- the questions ahead of time, student body involved will eas- day, February 7th, there will be which will all pertain to Black ily accomplish this goal. An the "Day and Night in Harlem," history. This event, in particular. example was last week's show- an event that she hopes will highlights Hill's goal of using ing and discussion of the Den- pull the community together to history as a means of unifying zel Washington movie "The Hur- participate. It celebrates how today's student body. Reporter FOr Black Americans, this month holds more significance than candy hearts and valen- tines. February is the month that celebrates Black heritage and it has come a long way since Dr.Carter G.Woodson first introduced America to "Negro History Week" in 1926. It is now a month long celebration that marks the founding of the NAACP and the establishment of the 15th Amendment, which gave Blacks the right to vote. Each year there is a special theme for the month, and this year that theme is "The Power of Oneness:' ill ~oo ~~. IFeb.14 /Fun EJiday, '(Wvllie Hall lfalie a'break r an ~~emoon of . I games. !Meet new peoPle apd make new f!'tends!' c '¢ Feb'. 15 lsi' weethsarr Ball, (Jnion Square, Bp.m. An opportunity, sponsored by Ithe Black Student Union, for everyone to dreSs up, eat, land socialize together-This " _ ·····2 on the Inside hop,OMSi\ Corn- Ie Hill! DI8'2), I I . 4p.!JI. . Havmg trduple lillil)g out your FAFSA €Free Application for Federal SAA!entAid)? 4e"m wftat you need to know in orderto complete it right the first time.Computers will Be availilbie to fill out your FAFSAon-line for the fastest results. Feb. 19 Men of the Struggle,Union 104- I06,noon A roundtable discussion with men of color covering several experiences and the knowledge they gained to inspire all men and women. This discussion encourages self evaluation, critical thinking, and a continued effort to United We Stand Page: 5 improve the community around us. Apollo Night, Union Cinema, 8 p.m. Program gives upcoming stars and those who want to test their talent a chance to do so in front of the UW-Parkside community. A cash prize of $200 goes to the winner. Feb. 20 African American Book Fair, Union Bridge, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An opportunity for those who would like to purchase items celebrating the African and African American heritage. Book fair offers jewelry. books, posters, magazines, . pins, book marks, pencils, shirts, and more. Feb. 21 Noche de Aventura (Night of Adventure), Union Square,9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Join Latinos Unidos to kick off their conference with a wel- come party for all attendees. "Noche de Aventura" (Night of Adventure) promises to be an event to remember. f.'eb.22-23 Latino Student Activist Confer- ence, UW-Parkside, day-long event The conference purpose is to facilitate the presentation of critical issuesfacing the Latino community in the 21st Century.This year's conference covers political rights for Latinos, reaching education achievement, and racial dispar- ities in the Justice system. Feb. 26 "Remembering Our History." Union Square,7 p.m. A game show modeled after "The WeakestLmk'This is an opportunity for students to. polish up on history and wm prizes.This event will educate Police Beat Page: 6 Feb 13-27,2003 The events that are planned this month at Parkside should prove 10 bring all members of our campus together, and if suc- cessful, will surely meet the goals of Hill and the Black Stu- dent Union. Hill also hopes that reparation and the opposition that many Black Americans nave had to face will be brought to the forefront, and ultimately, with the "Power of Oneness,"we will be able to overcome these long overdue injustices. Final note: Hill would like to acknowledge and thank UW- Parkside graduates Curtis Bick- ham and Damian (OJ) Evans for their dedication and support. Dr. Carter G.Woodson participants and viewers about African and African'Ameri- can history. Feb. 27 Fashionat a Glance: Classand Culture, Union Square,7 p.m. Students and guestsshare in the rich heritage of those of African descent.several categories of wardrobe will be worn and special guest perfor- mances will take place. This event serves as a fun and educational channel of expres- sion. Casino Night Page: 8 Page 2 Feb 13-27.2003 R'Th.ger News Feb. 13 • Women's basketball SIU- Edwardsville, 5:30 p.m. • Feb. 13: Men's basketball SIU-Edwardsville, 7:45 p.m., . DeSimone Gymnasium, UW- Parkside students are admit- ted free to all games with their student ID. Tickets: adults $5, high school students $3, chil- dren 14 years of age and under: $1. Harborside !Eye Care CONTACT LENSES Feb. 14 • UW-Parkside Alumni Chili Cook Off, Main Place, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $l/cup, all proceeds help buy heart defibrillators for campus. Feb. 15 • Women's basketball Quincy, 1 p.m. • Men's basketball "Quincy, . 3:15 p.m., DeSimone Gymna- sium, UW-Parkside students are admitted free to all games with their student ID. Tickets: adults $5, high school students $3, children 14 years of age and under: $1. Feb. 17 • "Seeing is Believing: Per- ceptions About China" w/Prof. Xun Wang, Union Cinema, 2 p.m., free. Feb. 19 • Noon Concert: Russell Dagon, clarinet and Sylvia POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Monday, February '7 Noon» Molinaro 0101 featured Speakers: Gerald Greenfield, Professor, History and Senior Special Assistant to the ProvostfVice Chancellor. Bob Wrrch, State Senator Cathy Stepp, State Senator Politics is"not a spectator sport! Learn why your active participation can make a real difference .. Get an overview of electorial campaigns and the political process. Find out why it is important to participate and how to gain access and have input. The Ranger News Wang, piano, Union Cinema Theater, noon, free • Apollo Night, Union Cinema, 8p.m. Feb. 20 • Friends of the UW-Parkside Library presents: Sports liter- ature: Nick Hornby's 'Fever Pitch'," a soccer novel, w/Prof. Siegfried Christoph, Overlook Lounge, second floor of the library, 7 p.m., free. Feb. 20-23 • Foreign Film "In The Mood For Love," show times: Thurs- day/ Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Satur- day: 5 and 8 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m.; Union Cinema Theater. Feb. 21 • Women's Studies Gender, Race, and Class Book Group: "Still Waters in Niger" by Kath- leen Hill, , discussion led by Fay Akindes, Upion 207, 3:30 p.m., free. - Feb. 26 • Noon Concert: Dave Bayles Jazz Trio, Union Cinema The- ater, noon, free Ranger News Classified Form Name: Phone: Email: ($O.25/word for students) Add as you would like to see it writen. This torm can be dropped at The Ranger News located in lower Wyllie Hall D 139 across from the Bookstore and Career Center. For more information, call (262) 595-2287 Payment must be made in full when as is dropped off. COMMUNITY BUILDING Wednesday, February '9 Noon> Molinaro DIOI Featured Speakers: Bill Adams, Executive Director, Sustainable Racine Connie Ferwerda, longtime community activist Your community needs you! Learn more about community building efforts. how you can get involved, and why it is important for you, as a person, and for the community. 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University Sports TheRangerNews Feb 13-27,2003 Pa ) Great LakesValley Conference 002.()~~~n's Ba:::~1 Standings As of A,M, Feb, 13,2003 r;2jij00ii12;-'.on3-':WiUomen=:::;'s~·Bas;;:-::sIci;-te::;dl;-IIlI-;;~-;S;:-tand--;:i:-ngs----:As~of-:-:-A.-:M-:-,-=Fc-:eb,...,-:1 =-3,-=2""'00--:1 3 TEAM W-L Pet, W-L Pct, GLVC OveraU ~~~.~~13~.~2~. ''1 AM Kentuc~ Weslexanl2-2 .857 1-4 . 3 10-4 .714 6-8 .429 4-11 .267 3-11 .214 7-14 Upcoming Games-Women's Thursday, February 13 "'Kentucky Wesleyan at Bellarmine, 5:45 p.m. *Missouri-St. Louis at Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m. "Southern Indiana at Northern Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. 'Quincy at SI. Joseph's, 5:30 p.m. 'SIU Edwardsville at UW-Parkside 5:30 0 m Thursday, February 6 "at QUincy n Bellarmine 75 "at Lewis 81 Indianapolis 76 '"Kentucky Wesleyan 82 at Missouri·St. Louis 54 'Northern Kentucky 74 at SIU Edwardsville 72 'at UW·Parkside 77 SI. Joseph's 54 at Southern Indiana 116 Illinois-Springfield 72 Saturday, February 8 "Bellarmine 78 at Missouri-St. Louis 67 "Indianapolis 78 at SIU Edwardsville 70 "at Lewis 78 St. Joseph's 66 "Northern Kentucky 70 at Quincy 66 *Kentucky Wesleyan 89 at Southern Indiana 84 Upcoming Games-Men's Thursday, February 13 . ·Kentucky Wesleyan at Bellarmine, 8 p.m. ·Missouri-St. Louis at Indianapolis, 7:30 p.m. ·Southern Indiana at Northern Kentucky, 7:45 p.rn, 'Quincy at SI. Joseph's, 7:30 p.m. "SIU Edwardsville at UW·Parkside, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, February 15 ·Southern Indiana at Indianapolis, 3 p.m. "Kentucky Wesleyan at Northern Kentucky, 3:15 p.rn. ·SIU Edwardsville at Lewis, 3 p.m. ·Missouri-St. Louis at St. Joseph's, 3:15 p.rn. ·Quincy at Uw-Parkslde, 3:15 p.m. Thursday, February 6 "at Quincy n Bellarmine 68 ·Indianapolis 71 at Lewis 42 ·at Missouri-St. Louis 72 Kentucky Wesleyan 54 ·at SIU Edwardsville 70 Northern Kentucky 67 "at UW-Parkside 92 SI. Joseph's 67 Saturday, February 8 *Bellarmine 82 at Missouri-St. Louis 76 -Indianapolis 64 at SIU Edwardsville 51 *at Lewis 82 St. Joseph's 80 "Northern Kentucky 71 at QUincy 63 *at Southern Indiana 70 Kentucky Wesleyan 68 Recent Scores Saturday, February 15 *Southem Indiana at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. 'Kentucky Wesleyan at Northern Kentucky, 1 p.m. "SIU Edwardsville at Lewis, 1 p.m. -Missouri-St. Louis at 51.Joseph's, 1 p.m. "Quin?yat UW-Parkside, 1 p.m. - uw- Parkside student Peng Her offers self-defense class. There are two rea- sons why I wanted to teach martial arts. The first reason is because I noticed a dramatic increase in sexual assault and sexual harassment on our cam- pus. I can recall reading from the Ranger, that one girl was attacked from someone hiding in the bushes. This caused much disbelief about the safety on our cam- . pus and the awareness of our students. The second reason Why I'm teaching is because I don't like the way martial arts is being taught today. Many situ- ations can be avoided with the proper knowl- edge. A large number of instructors today are only focused on recruit- ing many students to Her is offering a defense class. make money. And even ual providing you with quality. after all their ellort, they My sessions will also be have one or two of their focusing on what is necessary. black belts teach class. Martial arts at its most potent My biggest concern is form, comes from basic punch- that many students I've ing and kicking. There are no met, who have fancy kicks or twirling black belts, My biggest con- moves in the air. don't have what cern is that Because these moves, it takes to be many students even after all its fanci- entitled to it. I've met, who ness, still result back They have have black to using a basic kick taken various belts don't have and punch to .attack. types of martial ' • Wlthm my sessionsall arts since child- what It takes to formalities are cut hood and they be entitled to it. away leaving only the still don't have most basic yet most what it takes to protect effective moves. All long and themselves. This is due to telegraphic movements are the lack of "one on one" thrown away, simply because with the instructor. These they cause too much work and instructors stand in front of take too much time. a fairly large class, punch- In real life situations ing in the air,and watching your opponent is constantly everyone imitate the fighting back. And this is why 1 motions. My sessions are criticize many martial art arranged where I can work demonstrators. These demon- closely with every individ- strations, where the instructors are going through motions throwing their students around and knocking them down effortlessly, causes controversy In a fight, both you and your opponent have one common interest and that is to take the other person down without harming yourself. If two people were to "really" fight, "no one" is going to give their opponent his/her arm to be thrown around. "It just doesn't hap- penlll" My sessions will be focusing on not just your move- . ments but the movements of ' your opponent aswell. If interested or still skeptical come join me in my first session on Friday,February 21st at 1O:3(),1I:30am, in the Dance Studio of SAC building. Sign up in Intramural Office or for more information contact falkday@uwp.edu or herOOOOI@uwp.edu. Kung Fu Concepts is sponsored by Intra- murals and Parkside Pohce, ion The Ranger News Page 4 Feb 13 27,2003 - United we stand Ted Barrett Opinion Despite some opposition to possible war wit Iraq, we as Americans need to stand together. Especially now, during this time of Islamic militancy and terrorism. I would never' advocate for the sake of war, however, force can beused as a powerful too to evoke neces- sary change for a greater good. As Americans, we of all people should realize this. Our own democracy was established on the principles of fighting for freedom. We as a country have fought many just wars, not just for ourselves, but also for others who could not defend them- selves. It is in this rational that I pose this question: Why should we as Americans, not Mexican Amencan, not African Ameri- can - Just Americans, of one country - why should we believe that Iraq is any different than any other terrorist regime? For you who claim that he is no threat, lest we forget that is was this very regime who brutally murdered an entire town popu- lation of his own people - Iraqi Kurds? I recall the horrifying pictures of innocent women and children; some on their way to school - bodies scattered and piled everywhere. A tear fell my eye when I saw those pictures, and I will never forget that this regime needs to be brought to justice. On Friday, January 24 2003 - Saddarn's own son condemned our coun- try, and dared to mock our tragedy of September 11, a day when evil Muslim terrorists cowardly attacked defenseless men, women and children. I then ask you this: Should it not be our responsibility to liberate the Iraqi people from the tyran- ny of their own murderous regime, and allow a new, secu- lar, democratic Iraq to prosper? Semper Fi, I say."Always Faithful" - this is the motto of America's heroes, the U.S.armed forces. As a Christian, I object to a war as much I object to those Muslims who would call us (Americans, Jews, Christians, and Muslim allies) 'infidels: Obviously, they are the true infidels. We have Muslim allies planting seeds of moderation all over the world, such as Dr., Satir Abdullah - imprisoned and condemned in the Iranian regime for calling Muslim extremist clerics "crazed," or many others just like the good doctor who would stand up against those who would enslave their own follow- ers.ln the end, we must all make a harsh judgment within our- selves. We all wish and pray for peace, but peace comes at a price. The dilemma is inevitable; "Are we willing to pay the price so that our r-----:::~~;;;;;=;::::---------------, ~:::::~ m~~ =====.1> ..s33-921O' .WWW.fo.gal).edU·· oganaclltl@logan.8du _l~-ftd:,~,MO 63Q06:: Letter to the Editor It is not usual for me to respond to something that I see is not right I usually just ignore the entire issue, until this year that is. I am writing just to comment on the front page article for 8th issue vol- ume 33 of the Ranger News paper. I am furious to see that the meetings are not going to be held in the Gailbirth room, seeing that we do attend a public school there is very lit- tle private areas that can be found Help on campus. Being a student one tends to find some sort of comfort in being able to .see the "other side" of our SChool where some students don't even know exist and have never even placed foot in. This is suppose to be an area where students are SUp' pose to feel comfortable ill being able to attend, especjallJ' in dealing with issues of acadtI- rnics. I can't believe that lIleJ would be SO inconsidera\l! 8Sto make we the students find somewhere else to hold meet- ings as important as tills, How can we be a distraction lor if there were no "we" there WOUld not be "them."We pay the tuition and we make up this school, How can FOUR lousy meetings have such an impact on such a LARGE area in our school. I think that their was a different reason behind this whole ordeal that needs to be addressed, the whole claim of privacy was bull stt*& if you ask me! Ms. Merranda Houston V&ty klvollled at ParfaIde LEADERSHIP SERIES Presents: Being a Successful Facilitator Friday, February 14 Union I06, Noon-r pm Presented by: :Jonathan Sbailor; Associate Professor; Communications A successful facilitator possesses the vision of a sovereign, the cour- age of a warrior, the skill of a magician, and the compassion of a lov- er. In this interactive workshop, Professor Jonathan Shailor will in- troduce participants to essential principles and practices that are at the core of effective facilitation. Participants will Ieaverhe workshop with clear guidelines and proven techniques that they can put to use immediately in their own work. Professor Shailor has over 20 years of experience as a facilitator in-a variety of roles, including teacher, dispute mediator, and theatre di- rector. Sponsored by Student Activities The University ofWisconsio- P~rkside provides services for patrons with special needs, Please contact the Parkslde Student Center for assistance, (262) 5'J5-2345. _i6n The Ranger News Feb 13 27, 2003 Page 5 Declaration against war: February 3, 2003 "The undersigned oppose a preventive war against Iraq wi! out broad international support. Military operations against may indeed lead to a relatively swift victory in the sbort tenn. Bu war is characterized by surprise, human loss and unintended con. sequences. Even with a victory, we believe that the medical, eco,; nomic, environmental, moral, spiritual, political and legal conse-] quences of an American preventive attack on Iraq would under- I mine, not protect, U.S. security and standing in the world." ! ~ Bridgette johnson, Interim Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity and Diversity Farida Khan,Chair and Associate Professor; Economics Debra Karp,Arts Management Program Coordinator Dennis A. Kaufman, Associate Professor, Economics James Kinchen, Professor; Music (signed by 41 American Nobel laureates in science and eco-; Laura leanKressl, Assistant Professor; nomics, reported in The New York Times, 1·28-03,p.AI2) i Accounting ill Donald Kummings, Professor; Englisl1 Education Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, Professor; Commu- nication The iollounng members of the University of Wisconsin· Park side community wish to express their agreement with this dec/a- ration: Christine V. Evans. Professor and Chair; Geological Sciences Timothy Fossum, Professor and Chair. Computer Science Susan Funkenstein, Assistant Professor; Art Historian Mary Lenard, Assistant Professor; English Esther Letven, Associate Vice Chancellor. Extended Services No war photo from: www.adbusters.org Linda Perez, Office Manager;Admissions Kate Pietri, Assistant Director; Information Services Zhaohui Li,Associate Professor. Geo- sciences Donald A. Walter; Associate Professor: Psy- chology Xun Wang, Associate Professor of Sociolo- gj Administrators facul\\( staff and students (J19) Michele V. Gee, Ph.D.,Associate Professor; Business/Management and Co-Director. Center for International Studies Susan Lincke-Salecker;Assistant Professor; Computer Science Carl Lindner; Professor; English Donald Lintner;Administrative Program Manager. Instructional Technology Support judy Logsdon, Senior Lecturer; English john Longeway;Associate Professor; Philos- ophy Penny Lyter.Associate Professor. Health, Physical Education and Athletics Linda Madsen, Assistant to the Women's Studies and Ethnic Studies Programs Mark Marlaire, Director; Continuing Educa- tion FayYokomizo Akindes. Director. Ethnic Studies;Assistant Professor; Communica- tion jane Pinnow,Senior Lecturer; Mathematics Sandra Puzerewski,Assistant to the Provost-Vice Chancellor Laura Gellott. Associate Professor, History Skelly Warren.Associate Professor;Theatre .., Arts; father of a U.S.Army Ranger TiffaniWashington-Rudolph, student LisaWhite, Assistant Professor; Music Denise Widup, Senior Lecturer; Mathemat- ics Margie Glasman, Program Assistant, Advis- ing Center Alan Goldsmith, Associate Professor; Art SimonAdetona Akindes. Assistant Profes- sor;Teacher Education Kathleen Riepe. Senior Lecturer; Leaming Assistance LaurieAtwell, student Robert Barber; Assistant Professor. Biologl- cal Sciences Pat Goldsmith, Assistant Professor; Sociol- Ogj Karen Grabher; Program Assistant, Crimi- nal justice Walter Graffin,Associate Professor and Chair, English Gerald M.Greenfield. Associate Professor; History Cheryl Gunderson, Program Assistant, Vice Chancellor Jim Robinson, Instructional Designer Helen Rosenberg, Associate Professor and Chair;Sociology Lee E. Ross.Chair;Criminal Justice Depart- ment JoyWolf,Assistant Professor; Geography KathyWyler. Director. Cashier's office Dean Yohnk,Associate Professor;Theatre Arts David R Beach. Associate Professor; Psy- chology ErikaBehling.Reference/Instruction librari- an Mary KaySchleiter;Associate Professor and Chair.Sociology/Anthropology Jonathan Shailor;Associate Professor and Chair;Communication SylviaBeyer;Associate Professor of Psy- chology Trudy Biehn. Coordinator of Student Eval- uation Services MichaelinaYoung.Director. Student Health & Counseling Services Chris Zanowski, Director of Student Sup- port Services EvelynZepp, Associate Professor; French, and Chair. Modem Languages Karen Zieman, Program Assistant, Universi- ty Relations Friends of UW-Parkside (9) Rev.Randy Bush.Pastor; First Presbyterian Church, Racine,WI Kathleen M.Byrne, Esq. Clare johanna Christoph, student, Univer- Slty of Wisconsin-Madison Karin E. Christoph Assistant Director; Intemational Admissions, DePaul Universi- ty Roseann Mason, Director; Diversity Circles Angie McArthuer. Associate Professor; Management Andrew M.Mclean, Professor. English Alexander j. McNair.Assistant Professor. 'Spanish jay McRoy.Assistant Professor; English Joy Mericer; Program Assistant Rob Miller;VisitingAssistant Professor; Art Fred t-lonardi. Assistant Professor; Political Science Charlotte Short, Leaming Assistance Coordinator Andrea Simpson, Director of Alumni Rela- tions and the Annual Fund Anne Gumack, Professor; Psychology Lorraine Haeffel, Program Assistant, Con- tinuing Education Jacquelyn Haley-Renaud, Coordinator; Tutoring Services Susan Haller;Associate Professor; Com- puter Science Stuart Hansen. Associate Professor; Com- puter Science Stephen Hawk. Associate Professor. MIS, Business Oliver Hayward, Assistant Professor; His- tory David Higgs,Assistant Professor; Biological Sciences William Blanchard. Director; Institutional Research and Assessment Paul D. Boyer;Assistant Professor. Biological Sciences john D.Skalbeck.Assistant Professor; Geo- science Gary C. Busha,Associate Lecturer, English Linda Busha, Human Resources Manager Theresa Castor; Assistant Professor; Com- munication Aaron Snyder.Associate Professor, Philoso- phy Anne Statham, Professor, Sociology Susan Takata,Professor; Criminal Justice M.Scott Thompson. Associate Professor, BiologicalSciences KarenThome, Academic Advisor LillianTrager.Professor; Anthropology Krjsty Volbrecht, Program Assistant Carole Vopat, Professor; English Marwan Wafa, Dean, School of Business &Technology Richard A. Wal~ek, Professor. Geography Siegfried Christoph, Professor; German AlanW. Clarke, Assistant Professor; Eco- nomics Rose Mary Moore. Associate Professor and Chair;Teacher Education Marco D. Morrison, student. President of Student Govemment Katherine Mossman, Ph.D.,Lecturer. Bio- logical Sciences Megan Mullen,Associate Professor; Com- munication Norman C. Cloutier, Professor, Economics Valentina Coca, Student Alan N. Crist, Assistant Vice Chancellor Doug DeVinny; Professor; Art Michael Duchac, student Erica Eddy.Lecturer; Computer Science Department Mark Eichner.Associate Professor. Music Martin Eigenberger; Assistant Professor, BillElford,RBP,Private Businessman/Enter- prenuer; British Columbia, CAD Shane Frazier Catherine McConnell, ClinicalPsychologist, Bradley Counseling Center; LakeVilla,IL Dr.john N. Park. electrical engineer Mrs.Moira J. Park, homemaker Dave Holle, Associate Vice Chancellor - Budget David Holmes, Professor and Chair,Art [arne Hrdina, student Catherine A. jameson, UW-Parkside Con- troller Doris Nice, Director; Educational Support Services jonathan Olsen, Assistant Professor; Politi- cal Science Henle Opffer; Instructor; Communication Stephen W Wallner;Associate Director; Student Life • Yemanya jammerson, student The Ranger News Page 6 Feb 13-27, 2003 2-1-03 #03-60 Agency Assist. Sheridan Aoad. 3:49 am. Pollee Dept. assisted Kenosha Sheriff's Dept. in gaining entrance to a .room. Subject arrest. ed for an active warrant and pos- session of drugs. 1-23-03 #03-42 Harassment. University Apart- ments -.8:01pm. A student reported being harassed by an ex-boyfriend. Boyfriend was contacted and agreed to no more contact. #03-43 • Property Stolen. SAC. 8:59 pm. Officers were advised that a leather jacket was taken from the SAC. #03-61 HazMat. MOLN, 12:30 pm. An acetylene tank was reported leak. Ing. BOC Gas was notified and came to pick up the tank. 03-62 Property Damage. University Apts 2:10 pm. A student reported thai someone damaged a screen and broke into a window. It was deter. mined to have been done by a roommate. 1-24-03 #03-44 Alarm. GRNQ/Ranger Hall. 11:30 pm. Dispatch advised of an alarm sounding. Alarms reset. #03-45 Disorderly Conduct. University Apartments. 2:50 am. A student was arrested for disorderly conduct. Bat 2-2-03 03-63 Traffic Violation. Wood Ad/Outer Loop Rd. 10:16 pm. A citation was issued to a driver traveling 47mph in a 25mph zone. 1-25-03 #03-46 Fire. Union. 4:46 pm. Smoke from a popcorn machine set off a smoke detector. The system was reset. #03-47 Fire. An anonymous citizen report- ed a fire near the SAC. Kenosha Fire Department was notified and fire was extinguished. No sus- pectslwdnesses at this time. pm. Kenosha Sheriff's Dept requested assistance for a traffic accident. No injuries. Vehicle towed. violator. 1-30-03 #03-57 Traffic Violation. CTH JR/Outer Loop Rd. 8:16 pm. A citation was issued to a driver traveling 57mph in a zsmonzone, #03-50 Traffic. Inner Loop Road. 8:00 pm. Citations were issued for failure to stop at a stop sign and driving across the sidewalk. 03-64 Theft from building. SAC. 1:01 pm. During a volleyball tournament one of the players reported money missing from his gym bag. . 03-65 Agency Assist. 4:07 pm. Orchard Court Apt. 4:07 pm. Kenosha Sher· iff's Dept. requested assistance for a female subject cutting herself and threatening another person. #03-54 Medical. SAC. 8:58 pm. A student was transported to Kenosha Hospi- tal as a result of a basketball injury. 1-31-03 #03-58 Disorderly Conduct. University Apartments. 1:29 am. A student was arrested for Underage Drink- ing 2nd offense and disorderly con- duct. 1-28-03 #03-51 Accident. Outer Loop Road. 2:08 pm. 2 vehicles collided as a result of the road being snow covered. #03-52 Fire. Outer Loop Road. 7:55 pm. A student reported her car was smok- ing. Kenosha Fire Dept. was called. Student advised to not drive vehi- cle. 1-29-03 #03-55 Property stolen. 1:00 pm. A student notified dispatch that a parking per- mit was taken from her car at an off campus location. 1-26-03 #03-48 Alarm. Cashier's Office. 12:06 pm. An employee forgot to turn off alarm, Alarm silences and cleared. #03-59 Property Stolen. CART parking lot. 8:20 am. A student reported that her parking permit was taken from her vehicle. No suspects/witnesses at this time. #03-56 Lewd & Lascivious Behavior. Library. 1:35 pm. A complainant reported that an unknown male was masturbating near her. Case is inactive at this time. 1-27-03 #03-49 Parking Tow. CART Parking Lot. 9:04 am. Dispatch was advised to contact a tow company for a park- Ing enforcement tow of a chronic 2-4-03 03-66 Traffic violation. Wood Rd.lOuter Loop Rd. 3:49 pm. A citation was issued to a driver traveling 45mph in a 25mph zone . #03-53 Accident. CTH JR/STH 31. 6:00 •1 Spring 8ftak V_dons! aica, Bahamas, & Florida. Best parties Best Hotels Best ce is limited! Hurry up & Book Now! '1-80()..234-7007 L:ook no !urtbel'! 12 F'!W '!Yips! Free Parties wMIV rmks Hottest Destinations @ Lowest Prices Elgrida? .Padre Most Reliable Company .I-8OO12&-77JO. V_ c:........... 1•• _ ....0.•II tIae ......... eat - prtaclpal __ lor ... C:•• eroa fI ....... tea, aa OJ'I8DlzaUOD ••• Itted to _powert ... _. _vatl... people to reallze_ .-ttIvelJ''' tlleir __ power. At The Parkside Cafe Time 5:30pm Friday, March 7 th R eaw-. _-n.,. or-.o ..... @a......- The Ran er News Horrorscopes IF Madame Esme Cerrldgy. -- Drapnflheinerstge Ariel: (M8'dl11-Apr11 19) You will receive flowers and candY soon. Unfortunately, they are catapulted to you from the man in the hat screaming "AHHHH!" as the maniac starts 10 sam on him. 'IlluIW: (Aprtl1O-May 10) Just because someone lipped off your Capricorn friend doesn't mean you !!bouldn't go through with it. It'll still be hilarious. Trust me ... No! I swear I didn't say anything! It was th-th-the moon. Yeah!You fell for it. $%I\@! GemInI: (May 21.June 21) You may need to work on your "affectionate" skills. Say- ing, "Sweetie, You're alive!" isn't the best way to get in their pants, BUT using the extending dinosaur claw is! e-: (June 11·JuIy 22) A Virgo will expect you to look older quite soon. A quick fix for that is bushy eye- brows ... and just your luck there's still some rubber cement left from last night and your neighbor's daughter has some hamsters! Leo: (July 2]. Au I11) Break out the chemistry set you got for your 10th birthday and try analyzing your feet. It's amazing what you find under your toenails. But its even more amazing when you add com- bustible chemicals. 'W attempt to sweet talkyQ1;l{~ j i1y,they have no clue that.y()Uli··1 .----------------------------., plan was to dump THEMi!il~J lake, not you. But doo't be too j relaxed, be cautious. and hi<j.atl the forks. andotbef' grabbingfscrat£hing utem;iIs. Scorpio: (Oct U-Nw 21) After much deliberation, j you decide to get a tattoo, Btlt] remember to stick to the basics like "Schizophtenlc; If found ; please return to_" or' maybe just an arrow saying "this end up." SaiP~ius: (Nw 22-Dec 21) You will insist upon being ; called "Master Overlord" The i peasants will upheaval and riot, bringing you to the vol- cano and roasting you till your medium, perhaps medium rare. 1 Luckily they made a wonderful cream sauce to go with you, and opened the bottle of Dom! Bon Appetite! Capricorn: (Dec 22-Jan 19) You will hide the fake plle-o- poop and pile-o-puke under someones bed. The event is hilarious, but not nearly as funny as when they leave the real thing under your bed! HAl You should see your face! Qh, right... this is all a dream ... ooohhhhh. Aquarius: (Jan 2o-Feb 11) A new love will enter your life leaving you mistY-eyed, or ' could be the Vaseline the smeared on your face. Eit way maria is an excell choice over cod. Pisces< (Feb,12-March 20) It will astonisll there are so man viduals in the so that you hi woods making b sleeping in - nat~ly, th~Sap pantsandyo· thes the LIbra: (Septn·Oct 23) few Your Gemini lover wiII clean. 1'= ~~ VIrp: (Aug n.Sept 11) In your quest to rid yourself of a Cancer, beware of asldng too much from them. You will be so shocked that you will through your flowers and candy at tile closest Aries, BeE- ler luck next time ole' ~ Feb 13-27,2003 Pa e 7 Cold Who knew there were so many ways to be cold? ALGID CHILLY FROSTY ICED POLAR ARCTIC COOL GELID INCLEMENT RIMY BITIER FREEZING HIEMAL NIPPY SHIVERY BRISK FRIGID HYPERBOREAN PENETRATING WINTRY B I A M N 0 T A F A N 0 F B E K S I R B I I N G C 0 L 0 F 0 R T H 0 S E 0 F Y 0 T U W P 0 L A R Y H 0 L E N J 0 Y J A C T K F R 0 S T T N I P P 0 I N G A A F T E E V E R Y S M I L P L I 0 M R E R T E R R 0 F 0 0 P E N F E L E S C H E I E T H Y P E R B 0 R E A N N C T 0 E U R A N ~"- . G E Y F 0 U T 0 N 0 A T I G Z E T F R E 0 S T B I T T E N I T C T I I S R A T M H E R U N A T T R'A R C N T I V H-E B E N U T F 0 R T Y H 0 A G S E W 0 I H 0 L L I 0 A T H R M E T T 0 H E B A E R E C T R P E E T S I A N I I 0 0 0 E M C S N P I S P N E T R H E N G L A Y I A E I I R S 0 I Y F C L 0 y G L T H I N L G T H A T W M U S T B L E P A U T 0 N A E N 0 S T I P P E 0 L 0 F F R E M E M B E G R T H A T S P I R I N G B R E A K I S 0 N L Y S I X H W E E K S S H I V E R Y A W A y H E -C L L F R I G I 0 0 C A N C U N Girls &: Sports by: Just:in Borus and Andrew feinstein I KNEWA DOZEN ~ WAS CMROOIN6l IT ------- Page 8 Feb 13-27, 2003 The Ranger News including free character sketch- $ $,. es, psychic readings and plenty of free food. All who attended the night were entertained, and with enough student support, the PAB hopes to be able to bring Casino Night back next year. Casino Night Henry Gaskins Reporter The second annual Casino Night at UW-Parkside was held on Jan. 30, 2003 at Union Square. The event was orga- nized by the Parkside Activities Board (PAB). • There were poker and black- jack tables, but the table that had the most attention and . excitement was the dice-game craps. It seemed some people did not know how to play most of the games, but professional dealers were supplied from Mil- waukee's Casino Party Special- ists at each table to help every- one understand them. None of the students lost money. As they entered the casi- no area they were presented a cou pon good for 500 tokens. The more tokens each student ended up with, the more raffle tickets they could receive when they cashed-in at the e\!d of the night. Prizes were plentiful. Stu- dents won stereo systems, tele- vision sets, DVD players, microwaves and small refriger- ators. One lucky student ended up with a framed picture of Brittney Spears.All of the prizes were supplied by the PAB. There were other activities during Casino Night as well, Students enjoy a friendly game of Blackjack. Jamarr Swanks shakes the dice before his roll on craps. Lakosha Hamilton gets her free character sketch. Jerome Garrett wins a three-CD Stereo System after doing well on the card tables all night. "Ifthis is a place you'd like to be, go ahead and sign on me!" Katie Pruessing (PHE) sexual partners. Everyday there was a different color marker that students could sign with. Each color in theory could repre- sent one of the 20 sexually transmit- ted diseases that exist today. The later in the week someone signed the bed, the greater the risk they had of contracting a dis- ease. A sign with these words sat strategically next to a bed this past week in main place. This bed was part of a pro- gram planned by the Peer Health Educators called Love Carefully. The sign was not meant to trick anyone but instead to prove a point about how careless some individuals are with their Passer by Kim Meyer poses for the camera. The question the Peer Health Educators are posing to you is: How well do you know your sexual partner? All too often people don't realize that when you sleep with someone you are not only sleeping with them but everyone whom they have slept with and everyone who their partners have slept with. Now that could go on for- ever. It was actually calculated that if you slept with two people in a year and they each slept with two people, etc., you would have slept with 512 people that year. As Peer Health Educators and fellow students we encour age you to get to know you' partner and to be safe. You cap, not always tell if someone has a disease and in some cases you are gambling with your life. Before you jump into bed with someone make sure that you know who else is along for the ride. For more information on sexually transmitted diseases and testing options you can contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at ext. 2366. 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 33, issue 9, February 13, 2003 Description An account of the resource Student newspaper of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. 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UWPAC124 Ranger News Text Any textual data included in the document Budgets Blast from the Past Improving Health Page 3 Page 4 Pages 7 THE RANGER NEWS University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Student Newspaper 11 n J iul idilul jriudeiiUt ol the University of Wiscomin-Paikside ami they are aolely responable for ii« wtinnai March 31, 2009 News Since 1972 KELSEY HOFF Hoffb013@uwp.edu PSG sees beyond election The school year is slowly drawing to a close, and students are already preparing for next year. They are preparing schedules, selecting classes,and getting ready for the Parkside Student Government elections. So far. the incumbent. President Theodore Ruffalo, and Vice President. Zak Smith, are running unopposed, but election application packets are available to those who wish to run. Election preparations are running late this year because the election bylaw's in Parkside Student Government's constitution were not ratified until \ery recently. The entire constitution was rewritten last summer to resemble the United States Constitution. The current team has plans in the works; their focus is -standing up for students' rights, said President Ruffalo PSG is working to make sure that students have a say in matters concerning them, their student center, and their money. PSG is in the process of getting students in leadership positions in the Student Life Committee instead of paid stall. Ruffalo believes that students should be making the decisions about student assets. Student lee accountability is another issue at hand. Segregated fees are being reduced next year and PSG will make sure that they are spent in ways that will benefit students the most. PSG also wants to further campus identify. They are participating in the process to create a strategic plan to streamline the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's identity. Ruffalo helped draft a new mission statement tor the school, which will also serve as a guideline for school identity. Logos and slogans currently associated with UW-, Parkside are also items under consideration. Some may be changed or eliminated to foster solidarity within the school and channel school spirit. "People love Mean Green ." said Ruffalo. A student-led SIX. student fee accountability, and furthering campus identity are three main points that the current student government is working on. Though Ruffalo and Smith remain unopposed at this late stage, the students have the ultimate decision in this election. The future of camnus-wide wirelp^ olar panels installed on campus JOSHUA BRADLEY Jim Winkle, of the clean energy, this clean thing In response, University WE Energies, FocuT company: of Wisconsin-Madison, warns, You think of [electricity] as this SAMANTHA Schmaiing shntaftb5@rangers.uvvp.edu Do you ever have the feeling that if you shift a few seats over, or take a few, maybe twelve steps to the left, that you could possibly pick up a wireless signal any given place on campus? Maybe vou feel as though if you moved to an entirely different building, you would be able to pick up the wireless signal better? You are not alone. Many students feel as though thev cannot connect to the Interne! in classroom areaand buildings that they should be able to. Wireless ran be helpful in classrooms forstudents to be able to connect to the Internet and access websites or material that is relevant to their class. That is all. hopefully, about to change. The Technology Committee on campus will vote later next month to decide to extend campus-wide coverage of the wireless internet The Communication Arts building currently has no wireless Internet, and the wifeless in Molinaro Hall works better pushing to have wireless access in the outdoor classroom areas, and possibly the parking areas so students can access the wireless on their mobile devices. After the vote is taken, and hopefully passed to have wireless internet campus wide, the Technology Committee is planning to install the wireless throughout the summer, so that it is available by next fall. The Technology committee is also looking to replace the WSYE "dumb terminals" in the computer lab on the D1 level of the libran The Jeehnology Committee is also coming out of your wall outlet but in fact it's the largest source of greenhouse gases." So how can we reduce emissions, while still keeping the lights on? The simple answer; alternative energy. Solar power has become one of the most promising forms of alternative energy in recent years. Long before President Obama announced that America would seek "green" energy solutions, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside was taking steps to harness the power of the sun with photovoltaic cells, what we commonly call solar panels. These PVCs take light energy and convert it to electrical energy using a silicon cell. Historically, PVCs have been expensive and only slightly efficient. But as we move into the 21s' century, prices are going down while panels produce more energy. The cells are still not cheap. Panels can cost thousands of dollars and be difficult to install. The school intended to put a large amount of panels around campus, which meant financial help was necessary. Fortunately kthat help was available. The effort to install the PVCs on campus was a state first for any government institution in Wisconsin. But even a historic effort would require monetary aid. response, WE Energies, on Energy, and an anonymous campus member offered two separate challenge grants designed to compliment UWParkside's fundraising to pay for the cells. A year ago, pleas went out to students, staff and faculty via the Ranger Mail system. The letters asked for donations and provided a clear vision of a green campus. It emphasized that the challenge grants would double the donation twice. If a student donated a single dollar, it would be doubled by the campus grant, and then again by the WE Energies/ Focus on Energy grant to make four dollars. Simply: $1=$4. With a total of 6000 dollars raised from campus members and a quadrupling of that number from the grants, the campus still needed much more cash. But the State of Wisconsin stepped up, excited to see our campus so close. According to Provost Gerald Greenfield, "We benefited from the increased State interest in alternative energy, and that helped produce a pay back schedule that was more favorable." In other words, UWParkside will be making more per watt than originally agreed upon. Energy companies agree to help pay for solar panels as long as the electricity they produce can be purchased by the company to be resold on the grid. This agreement keeps the energy company in business and makes the solar panels more affordable for institutions and individuals. Donald Kolbe, Director of Facilities Management, oversaw the physical installation of the photovoltaic cells. He expects the system to last 50 years, and during the first decade, WE Energies will pay UW-Parkside $.225 per kilowatt. Parkside only pays $.07 per kW, the difference in prices helps the campus pay for the panels. WE Energies will also be putting in a kiosk near Molinaro Joe's. The kiosk will display kW data, Molinaro energy consumption, campus photos and weather information. The entire P V C project is expected to produce 26.1 kW and cost $300,000. UW-Parkside is very proud to be the home of the first PVCs in the Wisconsin system and is eager to add more to the campus. If you are interested in giving to the fund you can visit the UWParkside webpage, keyword: PVC, for more information. The panels can be seen on the roof of Molinaro from the 2nd and 3rd story windows, the 'head house' near the Tallent Hall parking lot, and a soon to be installed mounted tracker close to Facilities Management. "We've got issues » v Jhe i R.N9Dew9.esr Editor In Chlof 900 Wood Road Kenosha, Wl 53141 Phone:(262)595.2287 Ads: ads@therangernews.com E-mail: rangernews@gmall.com . Jo Kirs! jo@tnerangernews.com Design Manager , Ruth Briones ruth@therangernews.com Marketing Director Zak Smith zak@therangernews.com Staff Reporters Adriana Alexander alexa016@uwp.edu mreian orxaasm Ada oo.com Sqmantha Schmaling schma005@uwp.edu Joshuabradley11@hotmaif.com Jonathan Jacob jacob015@uwp.edu Guest Reporter Ryan Ashton ashto001@uwp.edu Copy Editors NNiicckk tCoorn nor mick2connor@aol. Illustrators Brent Schultz wolfpack81188@yahoo.com Photographers Zak I zakssmith@gmail.com Cedric Ray Jr. ray00007@uwp.edu Cartoonists spahn001@uwp.edu KKaattiiee wWaailtteerr walter021@uwp.edu Zak Eden iu Designer r Sean Fallon fallo001@uwp.edu Cedric Ray, Jr. ray00007@uwp.edu Mission Statement Tha Ranger News strives to inform, educate, and engage the UW-Parkside community by publishing well-written, accurate student journalism on a weekly Dasis. The Ranger News has meetings every Friday at noon. All students and faculty of UW-Parkside arc 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 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. The Ranger News March 31, 2009 Fro TfieEcfifo That budget article was really hard to write, because there was SO MUCH information. It took a long time until I was satisfied with it. I hope it does a good job of relaying the information that was given to us at the budget forums. I haven't had such a tough article in a while. Anyway, enough about me... here's another issue! There's a lot of news in this one, but a fairly distinct lack of everything else. Looks like we're going through another rough patch for articles. A lot of our problems would be solved if we had enough reporters, but on some level it seems like it's too late to get more people involved this semester, because everyone is so busy prepping for the end of the semester. Next year, though, we'll be doing a lot of recruiting and make sure everyone knows about our internship opportunities. I think having a lot of interns will help boost our productivity and get a lot more accomplished. Of course, next year we will also be online-only, which I am extremely excited about! Parkside Student Government elections are coming up fast, so we're doing our best to collaborate with them and get you the information you need to make an informed choice come voting day(s). Next week, we will have a "meet the candidates" article much like we do every spring, so you'll get the scoop on who's running for President and Vice President, and why they think you should vote for them. (You can still pick up an election packet, if you're interested in running for President, Vice President, senate, or SUFAC at large. They're due April 1 by noon in the University Activities office. ) I would like to take a moment on a totally unrelated topic. In our March 10 issue, there was an error in the article about the Worldfest flag ceremony—Chancellor Earns was misquoted. The Ranger News as a whole apologizes to the readers a d to Chancellor Earns for the error. If you find an error in The Ranger News, please let us know! You can email the reporter directly, you can email me, or you can email both of us. Whatever works for you. And with that,I' mout of things to say for this week. Enjoy the issue, and we'll see you on Aprli 7. Jo Kirst Editor in Chief BLOTTER Agenfy Assist. Ce nter Ufiiv Grounds. 1:48am. KSD report 911 hang-up. UWPDD Checking area. &SD called and reports they made contact with caller. UWPPD Officer.jthert cleared. Misuse Of Handicap PMcard. Outer Loop RoacfTt: 5 3am. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. takes report and then cleared. 03/23/09 09-735 confiscated. Officer then cleared. 03/24/09 09-743 03/23/09 09-728 Traffic Violation. STH 31 @ CTH E. 11:40pm. Nicholas E Delaney was ticketed for Fail/Stop at Stop Sign. Officers then cleared. 03/22/09 09-716 Assist. CTH G @ Inner Loop Road. 7:38pm. KSD request assistance for verbal altercation. Officers report no physical contact. All Units cleared. Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Union Lot. 1:55pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Driver approached by officer. Officer then cleared. 03/23/09 . 09-738 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Union Lot. 8:09pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. 03/23/09 09-729 Traffic Violation. CTH JR. 10:54am. Roberto Mercadillo Jr was ticketed for Non- Registration of a MV. Officer then cleared. 03/24/09 09-744 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Com Arts Lot. 8:55pm. hen cleared. 03/22/09 09-717 Agency Assist. 3700 Block of CTH A. 10:29pm. UWPDD officer out with KSD unit, suspicious juveniles given verbal warning. All Units cleared. Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Union Lot. 1:57pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. 03/24/09 09-739 03/25/09 09-756 03/23/09 09-730 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. CTH G. 12:22pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. Elevator Calls/Rescue. Molinaro Hall. 2:08pm. Report of someone stuck in elevator. Officer arrives, then removed subject safely. Officer then cleared. 03/23/09 09-719 Tow Vehicle. Union Lot. 8:11am. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Student vehicle issued previous warning for parking in metered parking stall. Vehicle towed by Tow Company, officer then cleared. Tow Vehicle. University Apartments Lot. 2:52pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Chronic Violator vehicle towed for unpaid parking citations. Officer then cleared. 03/24/09 09-740 03/25/09 09-758 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Com Arts Lot. 1:48pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. Tow Vehicle. Ranger Lot. 2:47pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Chronic Violator vehicle towed for unpaid parking citations. Officer then cleared. 03/23/09 09-734 03/24/09 09-742 03/25/09 09-7592911 03/23/09 09-723 Theft - From Building. Sports/Activity Center. 11:40pm. Complainant reports property stolenfromlocker. Officer Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Com Arts Lot. 4:47pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard Disconnect (Hang-Up). University Apartments. 2:59pm. KSD reports 911 Hang-Up coming from Campus location. UWPPD officer checked area and found no Tuesday, March 31 Art Exhibition: UW-Parkside Juried Student Show 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Communication Arts Gallery UW-Parkside Baseball vs. Judson 2 p m . Oberbruner Field Wednesday, April 1 Art Exhibition: UW-Parkside Juried Student Show 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Communication Arts Gallery Noon Concert: UW-Parkside Student Recital Noon Ballroom OMSA Asian Heritage Month Kick Off Noon Main Place disturbance. Officer then cleared. 03/25/09 09-760 Elevator Calls/Rescue. Molinaro Hall. 3:20pm. 2911 Call reports 3 students stuck in elevator. Officer arrives; subject already freed from elevator. Officer then cleared. 03/25/09 09-762 Warrant Pickup - Other Agency. Union Lot. 4:48pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement, DOT records show vehicle with suspended plate. CIB THE (I Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 9 p.m. Student Center Cinema UW-Parkside students admitted free Thursday, April 2 Art Exhibition: UW-Parkside Juried Student Show 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Communication Arts Gallery Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 7:30 p.m. Student Center Cinema Friday, April 3 UW-Parkside K12 Education presents: Women in Science 7:30a.m.-3 p.m. Molinaro Hall Camerata & Woodwind Ensemble Noon Com. Arts D-118 Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 7:30 p.m. Student Center Cinema The Beat, UWP student music organization, presents: Original Music Fest 7:30 p.m. Com Arts D118 Saturday, April 4 Softball vs. Missouri S&T (doubleheader) Noon Case Field Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 5 p.m. Student Center Cinema Bucharest" 8 p.m. Student Center Cinema Sunday, April 5 Softball vs. Missouri St. Louis (doubleheader) Noon Case Field Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 2 p.m. Student Center Cinema Foreign Film "12:08 East of Bucharest" 5 p.m. Student Center Cinema Monday, April 6 Art Exhibition: UW-Parkside Juried Student Show 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Communication Arts Gallery Noon Concert: UW-Parkside Foreign Film " 12-ns Fact 6 Hlm 1208 *** of Perspectives on Religious Issues: indicate active warrant. Confirmed by Kenosha Joint Services. Subject taken incustody, and then transported to Kenosha Jail. Officer then cleared. Sports/Activity Center. 9:10pm. Complainant reports wallet stolen. Officer takes report and then cleared. 03/25/09 09-765 03/26/09 09-768 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Union Lot. 8:39pm. Officer conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. 03/25/09 09-766 Agency Assist. CTH G @ CTH A. 12:29am. Out with KSD Unit on a traffic stop, subject has "2" active warrants. Subject Posted Bond at TJWPPD. UWPPD officer assisted then cleared. 03/26/09 09-769 Theft - From Building. Agency Assist. Off-Campus Location. 3:40am. KSD Dispatch request assistance for 911 Hang-Up. UWPPD Officers assisted then cleared. 03/26/09 09-771 Theft - From a Motor Vehicle. RangerLot. 10:56am.Complainant reports smashed window and stereo and GPS stolen. Officer takes report and then cleared. 03/26/09 09-773 Misuse Of Handicap Placard. Union Lot. 6:06pm. Officer "Getting Right With God and What Difference Does it Make? Significant Distinctions among Jews, Christians, and Moslems" Noon Molinaro 105 Panel including Rabbi Dena Feingold of Kenosha. Tuesday, April 7 Art Exhibition: UW-Parkside Juried Student Show 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Communication Arts Gallery Parkside Activities Board Grocery Bingo 7 p.m. Location TBA conducting parking enforcement. Parking citation issued, placard confiscated. Officer then cleared. Budget cuts may not be as bad as expected Jo Kirst jo@therangernews.com With the help of Interim Provost Gerald Greenfield and Catherine Jameson, the Director rf Budget and Planning, Interim Chancellor Lane Earns held two budget fo rums this past week to =ive the campus some insight as to low the University of Wisconsin- Parkside will be handling a 1.3 million-dollar budget cut. Earns began by giving a ittle history about the state's ludget deficit, explaining that in t short amount of time, the state >f Wisconsin went from looking it a bu dget surplus to a deficit of > 7 billion dollars. He then went >n to show that despite these ;uts, there are some opportunities nixed in with the challenges. While the 3.3 million-dollar ut presents several challenges to 'arkside, several opportunities re present, including an ncrease in financial aid to help tudents offset the cost of tuition, lomestic partner benefits, and 77,000 to help recruit and etain faculty and academic staff. Unfortunately, due to these uts, the quality of education will lecrease slightly, as the number f class sections offered and the mount of staff to teach them is sduced. The plans for the growth agendas were changed slightly, stunting the growth of the campus. Additionally, employees will be contributing more to health care and retirement plans. Budget Breakdown Catherine Jameson then took the podium to explain the University's budget and its many facets. For the 2008-2009 academic year, Parkside's budget is $72 million. The majority of that $72 million comes from state taxpayer dollars and tuition and fees. These two sections are referred to as the General Purpose Operating funds, or GPO. The rest of the budget consists of funds such as housing and food service, grants and gifts, and segregated fees. These are restricted to a specific purpose, and are known as Program Revenue (PR) funds. The budget does not include money for building projects, but it does include mortgage payments on new buildings. Jameson then went through a graph that showed a breakdown of how funds are used. The breakdown is a way for Parkside to compare its expenses to the expenses of other universities across the country. A large portion of Parkside's budget is spent on instruction and student services. Smaller sections include financial aid, academic support, and research. Budget Reduction Task Force Interim Provost Greenfield stepped up next to speak briefly about the budget reduction task force, which consists of two representatives from every major governance group on campus. The task force was established by Earns, and is co-chaired by Greenfield and Vice Chancellor William Streeter. Jameson is also a part of the task force. The task force is charged with finding ways to make budget cuts without majorly impacting instruction or student services. "We want this to be a collaborative process," said Greenfield, so campus input is a vital asset to the task force. A website will be set up soon for campus to communicate with task force members and suggest ways to save money. Two ways to reduce costs and save money are restricting travel and slowing down hiring. "We would not be making permanent changes until we have the strategic planning process at the point where there are some recommendations that make sense," Greenfield explained. Later in the presentation, he added, "There is a clear relation between the budget issue as we look ahead and the strategic planning." Budget Cuts Jameson returned t o explain the cuts that Parkside faces. Most of the cuts are in the form of cash lapses, which is good, because the University is only losing cash or savings, and not taking a hit to its base budget. The cuts are spread across two years, with most of the cuts occurring during the 2009-2010 academic year. The budget reduction plan consists of four phases, beginning with a 2.5 percentcuttothebasebudgetacross the board. This cut will provide a portion of the '09-'10 cash lapse. The second phase includes the cash that has been collected from the first phase and a determination of the balance of the cash lapse. Phase three will take place in July, with the transfer of auxiliary funds and a one percent cut to PR funds. Segregated fees will not be touched during this process, including the payments on the Student Center building. Phase four is a continuation of a one percent cut to all funds. "As of today, we're gonna be in decent shape, I believe." — Lane Earns After a brief look by Greenfield at the strategic planning process, Chancellor Earns returned t o summarize the presentation. Parkside is doing several things already to help cope with the budget cuts, such as reducing discretionary spending, reducing travel expenses, and holding positions open for longer. Long-term coping mechanisms may include looking at new enrollment revenue resources and expanding the capacity for revenue generation. "Like all state agencies during these difficult economic times, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside must pay its fair share of the deficit and determine how best to cope with reduced state resources." he said. "For now, I want you to know thatthetimesahead will be difficult, but Parkside will pull through with its core values, academic programs, and outstanding faculty and staff intact." IPSS&-&-, '< ' Blast From the Past Alien Problem? Monster Solution. MICHAEL C. RIEDLINGER mrit'dlinger@dorkgasm.com The state of science fiction, is I complained about in my view of Knowing, is abysmal, ollywood keeps churning out :rap they hope seems smart or JQ0l> while failing miserably «cause they keep forgetting that he best science fiction happens hen it actually is smart and cool, e subtext is usually built in, nd the more oveit you get, either hrough hyperbole or through echno-babble, the less effective cience fiction really is. Monsters s. Aliens is a science fiction film irst, and a children's film second, t s weird, because even the heaters are treating it that way, nd theaters are usually clueless, tunning the trailer for Star Trek head of this film is pure marketing enius! There's also the fact hat the movie updates almost :very 50's genre-film cliche in he book, if that isn't enough for ou. The characters are all scistandards, including the Blob, he Mad Scientist, the Creature 'rozen in Ice and Time, and of xiurse, the 50-foot woman. Even kaiju-like creature has a part to lay in this, and it's about alien nvasion! Sure, it's animated, but hat only seems to have helped. rhe story itself is about a young .'Oman named Susan (Reese 'itherspoon) who is nailed by radioactive asteroid from outer space that causes her to grow by eaps and bounds. She is locked tp in a government facility where •he meets the other monsters. When a giant alien robot attacks, the monsters are the best hope we have against it. Pretty simple, and no one spends too much time explaining to the President (Stephen Colbert) what galaxy anyone has come from, how all the flying saucers work, or where in the heck The Missing Link fits in on the evolutionary timeline. Remember, this is supposed to be a kid's movie, so the filmmakers don t dwell on anything that might put the kiddies to"sleep. Then again, those things are also the same culprits that drive normal folks away from science fiction in the first place, so it really is a win-win lor the audience. What it also does is free up more time for both action and humor. The folks at Dreamworks haven't forgotten that adults are also in the audience, but instead of thinly veiled double entendre, the jokes for us are about Star Trek. Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Beverly Hills Cop. They also poke fun at relationships, and marriage, but Monsters vs. Aliens never gets preachy. There's too much fun to be had! The monsters are the best part of the film. Hugh Laurie drops the American accent he affects on House as the crazy Dr. Cockroach, Seth Rogan loses a few brain cells for the mindless (but hysterical) B.O.B. the Blob, and Keifer Sutherland embodies every cranky Patton rip-off necessary as General Warren Monger. The comedy bombs drop quick and often, and sometimes in the middle of action, so keep your ears open. The action portion of this film is ultimately very satisfying, refusing to slow down without leaving any of the plot holes so often seen in its "adult" counterparts. Contemporary directors who are looking to make a sci-fi film should take notes on this movie. The number of updated throwbacks is huge, and they are all used wisely. No one leaves the ffSK theater feeling unsatisfied because we don't know how the engines on the spacecraft worked or what precise type of radiation causes a gnib to grow to the size of the Golden Gate Bridge. Not only are these elements left unexplained, but they do not matter to the story. If you're looking for an allegory in the film, you'll find plenty about accepting differences and bonding with friends, like most children's films, but like a good science fiction film, Monsters vs. Aliens doesn't beat you over the head with its message mt mj *ii"*-»"iV M m M A MONSTROUS 3D EVENT. 3D MA RCH 2009 The Ranger News An alternative spring break at SCTTAiFruFD RrEiPiAOiRiTT . .. rangerne ws@ gmail.com Two graduate students from the School of Information Science at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee spent 30 hours in the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Archive and Area Research Center as interns under the supervision of interim archivist Anna M. Stadick from March 16 to 20. Rachel Sperling and Taryn Sauer took part in the Alternative Spring Break program, which is now in its third year at UWMilwaukee. Alternative Spring Break coordinator Katherine Blank, of UW-Milwaukee, placed 17 students at 11 archival repositories in the area including the Harley-Davidson Archives, the Archives of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Marquette University Archives, the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Ward Irish Music Archives, the Newberry Library, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Kenosha Public Library and UW-Parkside. Besides studying library and information science, Rachel Sperling enthusiastically reads and writes science fiction. During her alternative spring break, she took on the task of cleaning, rehousing, and relabeling the science fiction magazine collection in UWParkside's Special Collections. The magazines date from 1926 to the 1960's and reflect the writers' understanding of science and its role in current and future events. Sperling especially enjoyed reading letters to the editor from various decades. " It is interesting seeing the attitudes toward women and minorities as they change over the years." She discovered the letters of Marion Zimmer (now Bradley) writing as a teenager, pointing out the unfavorable depiction of women in science fiction. The young Zimmer, a now wellknown feminist author of fantasy works, such as The Mist of Avalon, declared that this would have to change or she would have to start writing her own. Sperling found the Alternative Spring Break interesting and informative. "I had taken only one archive class— Introduction to Archives. This internship has re-kindled my interest in the field." She plans to finish her MLIS degree next year. Taryn Sauer will complete her MLIS in August 2009. Her next educational step takes her to the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, where she will seek her doctoral degree in technical communication. Sauer worked with a costudent in the MLIS program at UW-Milwaukee, Melissa Olson, who is an LTE in the UWParkside Archives. The team surveyed about 300 maps in the archives' collection, repaired March 3172009 UW-F tears and reinforced weak spots created an organizational system and compiled an electronic finding aid to the collection Sauer remarked about her experience: "It's amazing to see what goes into the preservation of local history. Among the most interesting items I saw were three hand-drawn maps chronicling changes in land holdings along the Plank Road in the later half of the 19,h century." Web pages about both projects highlighting the contents of the map collection and science fiction collection should soon be accessible through the UW-P Archive web site. ARTS THE RANGER NEWS OPEN TO WE ARE NOW HIRING Positions Open: -Reporters -Photographers -Graphic Designers -Copy Editors -Advertising Representatives -Photo Manager -News Page Editor -Sports Page Editor Tarkside Student (government Association Election Time is NOW!!! If you are interested in running for an Elected Office (President, Vice President SUFAC At Large, Senate, etc.), then you need to pick up election packets at the Student Activities Office or the Parkside Student Government Office ASAP. Elections are set for April 8th and 9th, so act now if you want to take in active role in student governance! Be part of your own future, today! VOTE NjHWI IM1 WMIIi Coming Soon: ASSASSINS! When they really ARE out to get you, is it still paranoia? Afghanistan: More violence* Of f*r\l!rco r, 1 RYAN ASHTON ashotoOO 1 @ u wp .edu I despise violence. Likewise, I despise those who advocate violence as a "solution" to anything. Those who advocate for violent solutions are amongst the most savage, primitive and malevolent human' beings possible. Further, those who advocate for the most severe and efficient forms of violence - i.e. those who promote military violence—are amongst the most sadistic. Militaries, as agents of mass death, are only considered to be solutions by those who subscribe to a morality that says, 'Tightness is determined by one's ability to kill;" such a moral code contains nothing else—no justice, no freedom, no fairness; simply violence". And, as it has been with many other subjects, our new president Obama is no different from his predecessor when it comes to invoking the military as a "solution." President Obama spoke last Friday about his plan to deal with the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan—a situation he described as "increasingly perilous." According to Obama," A1 Qaeda and its allies, the terrorists who planned and supported the 9/11 attacks are in Pakistan and Afghanistan...and if the Afghan government falls to the Taliban or allows A1 Qaeda to go unchallenged, that country will again be a base for the terrorists who want to kill as many of our people as they can." Of course, a key piece of Obama s "solution" to this plan is to increase the military forces in the area by some 20,000 troops According to Obama's speech, These soldiers and Marines will take the fight to the Taliban in the south and east...and to go after insurgents along the border." I suppose since these "terrorists" want to "kill as many of our people as they can," we'd better go ahead and kill as many of them as we can first. It can't get any simpler than that, can it? Now, Obama did warn. of some risks to his plan. He said "The sacrifices have been enormous. Nearly 700 Americans have lost their lives. Troops from over 20 countries have also paid the ultimate price." Since military violence is all about who can kill who faster and better, I suppose it is likely that many soldiers will continue to "pay the ultimate price." What is peculiar though is that Obama never mentioned what sorts of risks his plan has in store for those who happen to live in Afghanistan—you know, civilians and such who might also have to "pay the ultimate price." According to some numbers compiled at wikipedia. org under an entry entitled Civilian casualties of the War in Afghanistan (2001-present), the total civilians killed as a direct result of U.Sled military actions since 2001 is between 4,972 and 7,764. These numbers include the blowing up of civilians with bombs from the sky, or the shooting of civilians with bullets from soldiers' rifles, tanks machine guns, etc. Also, the same Wikipedia article estimates that the total number of civilians killed as an result of U.S-led military actions is between 3,200 and 20,000. The article defines "indirect deaths" as Afghans who had died of starvation, exposure, associated illnesses, or injury sustained while in flight from war zones as a result of the U.S. war and airstrikes. I su ppose the range varies so greatly due to the inherent difficulties of measuring displaced peoples. In any case, these numbers tell us that somewhere between 8,172 and 27,764 Afghan civilians have been killed as a result of U.S-led military actions. Now, Obama does remind us that those nasty terrorists have killed civilians too, "Nearly 3,000 of our people were killed on September 11, 2001," Obama said, "for doing nothing other than going about their daily lives. A1 Qaeda and its allies have since killed thousands of people in many countries." Fair enough. But how many people have these A1 Qaeda allies actually killed? Accordingtothe Wikipedia article, the total civilians estimated to have been killed as a result of insurgent actions is between 2399 and 3,949—far fewer than the U.Sled military has accomplished in the same amount of time. I suppose this means our military is better at killing civilians than those terrorist insurgents, eh? And if I understood Obama correctly, he wants to send more death more trained killers (otherwise known as soldiers) into the area. Obama's affection for military violence propels him easily and painlessly into my category of sadistic persons subscribing to the doctrine that lightness is proportional to powerfulness. As such, it is no wonder why he would make the following statement: There is an uncompromising core of the Taliban. They must be met with force, and they must be defeated." In other words, there is no need to talkor i> with the Taliban, because they refuse to compromise;" besides, we can simply settle this by "force" anyway, so why not just use that first? I swear I've heard this before... except it wasn't the Taliban who was "uncompromising." Back in October 2001 former president Bush rejected the Taliban's request to hand Osama bin Laden over for a trial (after the U.S. had begun its devastating bombing campaign) if the U.S. would produce evidence connecting bin Laden to 9/11. As an October 15. 2001 article at independent.co.uk entitled Bush rejects Taliban offer to surrender bin Laden reported: "After a week of debilitating strikes at targets across Afghanistan, the Taliban repeated an offer to hand over Osama bin Laden, only to be rejected by President Bush...Haji Abdul Kabir, the Taliban's deputy prime minister, said: 'If America were to step back from the current policy, then we could negotiate.'...But as American warplanes entered the second week of the bombing campaign, Washington rejected the Taliban offer out of hand When 1 said no negotiations I meant no negotiations,' Mr. Bush said. 'We know he's guilty. 1 urn him over. There's no need to discuss innocence or guilt.'" As we can see, back in 2001 it was the U.S. who was "uncompromising" when it came to non-violent resolutions. It was the Taliban who wanted to negotiate, with respect to the innocence or guilt of the accused, no less—a democratic process, mind you. But, the U.S. preferred the use of force. Now, over seven years later, we have another president trumpeting the use of force and truncating the use of negotiations all over again. And as the numbers attest, it is mostly the Afghan civilians who will pay the "ultimate price" for this use of force. I therefore maintain that president Obama is every bit as sadistic as president Bush was when Bush opted for military violence as a solution in Afghanistan. I care not how fluently Obama can articulate his obsession for violence in Afghanistan with rhetorical luster, it is the same doctrine underneath and I s tringently abhor it. Killing people is not good policy; in fact, it's no "policy" at all. It's savage ruthlessness. Let's hope to improve our health A weapon is only a tool JOHNATHAN JACOB jajcob015@uwp.edu I truly believe that our new president is passionately committed to improving the health- care system in our country. Along with the economic crisis, he has long stated that it is at the top of his agenda. Unfortunately, we have been victimized in the past by promises that were not fulfilled or by presidents who were untruthful. I will refrain from making any individual indictments. It is a very hard pill to swallow, no pun intended, knowing that one has to constantly worry about how to get decent health insurance. I will share some of my experiences, knowing that many others can relate: When I was a kid and had health insurance, the concerns were insignificant compared to what they are today. There was the anxiety associated with getting a shot or going to the dentist, but the ability to receive medical attention was something I took for granted. And there wasn't the worry over how I was going to pay for it. Fastforward many years and it's painful to accept that my attitude, due to various circumstances, has changed drastically. Even when I was fresh out of high school and new to the full-time work force, I didn't take the situation too seriously. If I had insurance, I treated it like a bonus, not a blessing. Oh, how times have changed. As I got older, especially when I became a father, I realized how difficult life could be without adequate insurance. If you've ever been treated at an emergency room without having insurance, I'm sure you understand. And when the bill comes it can be shocking how expensive it is just to be seen by a doctor. You are blessed if this has never happened to you. However, if you have, even once, refused to go to the hospital because you could not afford to, especially when you knew it was in your best interest to get treated, you know exactly what I mean. I have faced this dilemma many times. There are a few aches and pains that I would like to get checked out now, but I won't allow myself to get stuck with another medical bill. I could go into a long diatribe about the politics and greed that are mostly responsible for this appalling condition, but I won't. It is a situation that affects everyone and it needs to change. In a nation that has as many resources as ours, everybody should have some kind of health insurance. The president can' t do it by himself, but I surely hope he remains committed to the caufce. ADAM SPIVEY spiveyadam@yahoo.com Headlines today on the Internet read, "N .C shooi tngd eath toll rises." It seems that yet again another idiot with a gun has popped off and started shooting people. This time our idiotic perpetrator committed this vile act in a nursing home. In a nursing home, are you serious? The shooter is not connected to anyone he shot; he killed eight and wounded even more and he did not even know who they were. In the aftermath of events like this, or others like it such as Columbine. Virginia Tech, NIU and many others we all wonder...why? How could this happen? What caused this? I guess my question is why are we surprised? We live in a world of violence, like it or not the culture of not just the United States, but also the world over, is a violent one. I followed up my reading concerning this most recent shooting with another article about a possible bill in Texas passing that allows concealed carry for registered gun owners over the age of 21 that have passed background checks, and the opposition to this bill. I can understand the hesitation to arm the populace, but at the same time our police are primarily reactionary. How can we ever hope to have response fast enough to stop this seemingly endless stream of disgruntled shooters? Should we not seek a balance? If there is legislation to disarm or prevent legitimate law abiding citizens from protecting themselves then what have we in effect done? We have disarmed the peoples whose intent to carry a weapon was noble and gave the green light to the criminal elements of our nation and the mentally deranged that "hey man. it's ok they are all sitting ducks anyhow". I feel f or every person affected by any tragedy involving guns, but 1 think it is the responsibility of those of us not emotionally involved and scarred by a massacre to decide the best course to protect ourselves from further threat. The opposition to concealed carry laws say that gun are to accessible or thai we need a ban on all firearms. I think it is crucial to remember that the pe ople that commit violent gun crimes that result in mass deaths like the school shootings and the more recent nursing home killings would find a way around any law preventing them from obtaining a gun anyhow, and if not a gun it would be something else, possibly worse. A weapon is only a tool, a gun is not good or evil, it merely becomes an extension of its user's intent. If that intent is murder, then that is what the gun is a tool for, if that intent is to protect others then the gun is just as willing a participant. Our focus should not be on condemning our tools, but examining the society that crea tes people willing to use these tools to murder. 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