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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Volume 86 Issue 19 INSIDE: News la of Rid W Student Senate president resigns from her position v iN • Akon cancels WSU MOkel" co‘i' coc appeareance, heads to Europe Kobit? Rachel Smith New library rules WINONAN for non-students A students' petition for a smoking ban has been placed on a referendum during this week's Student ▪ Self-injury Senate election. Students will be able to vote on whether the smoking ban should become the new documentary shown policy on campus. on campus Senior Bryon Pavelka led the student petition asking for a smoking ban on campus. For three weeks, Pavelka and others walked through the Arts dormitories to gather signatures. Support for the cause was so strong, Pavelka said that within a Candlelight vigil about an hour he had collected all the signatures honors anorexia needed. Pavelka and the other petitioners needed 250 victims student signatures to be able to present the position to the Student Senate. II The Ruckus reviews After the three weeks, the petitioners had retro Stevie Ray gathered a total of 846 signatures. "I think there's a lot of good support for this," Vaughn Pavelka said. Until a recent Student Senate vote, Winona State University had adopted a smoking policy ▪ Underbakke hears that required smokers to stand 25 feet away from Horton: review of campus buildings while smoking. Student Senate's recently adopted stance calls for designated Dr. Seuss film. smoking areas on campus. By representing the opposite position of the a Magician vists Student Senate, the student petition was able to go Katherine Chickey/WINONAN directly to referendum for this week's election. campus; shocks Used cigarette butts litter the ground by Minne Hall Thursday on campus. students Bryon Pavelka, who arranged the petition for the vote on a smoking ban, See SMOKING, Page 3 wants a full smoking ban at WSU. Phone: (507) 457-5119 http://www.winona.edu/winonan Documentary sheds light on the issue of self-mutilation Dana Kudelka relationship with her boyfriend for girls to be violent," said WINONAN when she began cutting. Manson. "Men can get rid of "(Cutting) was a way to aggression through sports. Musician Wendy Schneider release everything," said Girls get labeled as bitches." was shocked to hear her friend's Rachel. Manson stopped cutting daughter Kaylee had been self- Shirley Manson, lead singer when Garbage formed in injuring for four years. of the rock band Garbage, 1994. She was more shocked when shares her personal struggles "I had a new way to express Kaylee said she knew 25 other with self-injury in "Cut." myself," said Manson. students who participated in "Cutting itself was a stress Manson takes what she cutting. reliever," said Manson. learned from her personal After walking around Manson said although she had interactions with cutting as a Kaylee's school and not seeing a great family and upbringing, way to better understand the any information about who self- she still doesn't understand world. injuring students could contact, why she resorted to cutting. "(Cutting) allowed me to Schneider decided to make a "The triggers for why I cut understand the world in a less documentary portraying the each time were different," said black and white fashion," voices of the teenagers. Manson. "But the release was said Manson. On Tuesday, March 18, always the same." Gina Young, playwright Schneider showed her But even the release made behind "She Cuts Herself/ documentary "Cut: Teens and Manson feel ashamed. She Likes to Write," told Self Injury" in the Science "I felt like a freak," said Schneider she used cutting as Lab Center at Winona State Manson. "I had a compulsion an alternative to getting upset University. to cut." and screaming. "Cut" shares the stories of Manson believes that cutting "I didn't think others [cut teenagers and why they resort may be used by many women themselves]," said Young. "I to self-injury and cutting. as a way to let their aggression met a lot of people in high Katherine Chickey/WINONAN "Cut" begins with a teenage out. school who self-injured." Wendy Schneider answers questions after showing her girl named Rachel who was in a "The way our culture is documentary "Cut: Teens and Self-Injury" Tuesday, March 18 mentally and physically abusive present makes it unacceptable See CUT, Page 4 in SLC 120. New library policies instituted,i users must present I.D. Courtney Zinter caught looking at pornography 34*-• :0:04??.,%V• WINONAN on at least three occasions. He said two were registered After catching com- sex offenders and one was ar- munity members using rested in the library for violat- its library to look at inap- ing his parole. propriate web sites, Win- Hardesty said after these inci- ona State University has dences, they didn't have much changed its public access of a choice but to implement rules. policies that would protect the As of Monday, commu- students. nity members who want to "It's a shame because it's just use the library must pres- a few people doing it," Hard- ent a government issued esty said, "but we have to do it I.D. because those few people are They also must be at disrupting and making it awk- least 17 years old, and ward and sometimes just un- anyone under 18 must comfortable for the majority." have a parent or guardian Aside from inappropriate with them when they are computer usage, Hardesty said authorized. there is a problem with younger The other main change people coming in to play games is that each person can and would bother others in the only use a computer for library. Fred Schuize/WINONAN two hours each day. Steve Heftman, of WSU tech support, works on the library's public access computers Monday to According to Dr. Larry prepare them for the new public access policies. Hardesty, Dean of Library Services, people have been See LIBRARY, Page 6 2 News SMOKING Continued from Page 1 Student Senator Rotney Senate recommendation for students. O'Shea is on the senate election designated smoking areas will "I think it's ludicrous," Burke Get It, Eat It, Win! committee that worked on the be adopted. said. "I think it goes against student smoking referendum For Pavelka, the petition for everything we've worked for to options for this week. a smoking ban was primarily build an inclusive environment For a limited time! You could win a $50 "We need to make sure that meant to address student health on campus." gift card from Best Buy! All you have to no side has been left out," concerns. The designated smoking areas do is try a delicious Take Er Bake Pizza O'Shea said. "Students shouldn't be would be a good compromise In order for the smoking ban subjected to the dangers of because non-smokers would from Kafe Kryzsko! Take one home and to be considered, there must be a second hand smoke," he said. know areas to avoid on campus; cook it yourself, or swing into Mama 10 percent student body turnout "There's no level of safe it would eliminate the ambiguity Leone's and we'll cook it for you. at the polls during this week's smoke:: that may have occurred with elections. If this 10 percent Not all students believe the the previous 25 foot smoking minimum is reached, the Senate all campus smoking ban is policy, Burke added. will adopt the position favored appropriate. Student Senator The all-campus smoking by student vote. Terri Burke believes the ban will leave no room for Without this 10 percent of smoking ban is the wrong compromise, Burke said. students, the original Student approach because it singles out "They're seeing it as an all or artwells nothing," Burke said. "It's not an Offer expires February 26, 2008. Winner will be contacted by email. all or nothing issue." Student Senate has not decided the designated smoking areas yet. Pavelka is still skeptical as to whether ••• the designated smoking areas could be enforced. "Lines don't ,‘' stop smoke," said Pavelka. "We have a beautiful campus why ruin it?" The policy that is passed will become the official position of the Student Senate and then presented to Winona State President Judith Ramaley, who has the final say on the matter.

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Claudia Cappiello for over 30 years to stop vio- their partners or other men, it is WINONAN lence against women. no wonder women fear for their The discussion began with safety. The federal Violence One in four women will be Morse asking the men at the Against Women Act of 2005 sexually assaulted before they discussion a few questions. Do states that "nearly one-third of graduate from college, and one you lock your car doors? Do American women report physi- in six boys are sexually as- you look in your backseat be- cal and sexual abuse by a hus- Continued from Page 2 saulted by age 18, according to fore driving anywhere? Do band or boyfriend at some point CUT Joe Morse, who visited Winona you get apprehensive when in their lives." Schneider wants her filming. I wanted more about State University last Thurs- someone is walking towards Morse believes that by edu- documentary to show a side of who it was that was cutting." day, March 20. The majority you on a dark street? The gen- cating men, that statistics like self-injury not depicted by the "Cut" first premiered in 200-i of these sexual assaults are or- eral response to these questions that will decline. media. at the Wisconsin Film Festiva' chestrated primarily by men. was simply a "no." When the However, Morse is worried "The way media shows in Madison, Wis. In a small but engaging dis- women were asked however, it by Winona State's response to cutting leaves out children," Schneider started het cussion called, "Beyond Tough was a different story. Quincy Henderson, a starting said Schneider. "It makes them presentation with an audic Guise" at Winona State, Morse, "There is a huge inequity be- forward on the Winona State feel ashamed." documentation in 1989 with 2. a longtime activist against tween men and women," said basketball team, being charged Young believes there is an piece that showed the lives oi men's violence towards worn- Morse. "In how much energy with two counts of domestic as- inaccurate ideology on suicide three civil rights activists whc en, explained the various roles women have to put in to stay sault. and self-injury. were murdered. that men can take to stop vio- safe and get through the day." "The university has publicly "It's a misconception that Schneider then decidec lence against women. Morse believes that while this announced its support for the cutters are suicidal," said to leave New York City anc The discussion was a follow- is a problem for women, it is offender, but what about the Young. "Cutting is done to attended the University o] up to the "Tough Guise: Vio- a problem that men have and victim?" said Morse. counter suicide." Wisconsin, Madison in 199C lence, Media, and the Crisis in must deal with. It is that kind of mindset When asked by Winona State and has lived in Wisconsin eves Masculinity" documentary, When it comes to worrying that Morse is trying to change. professor Dr. Joan Francioni since. which was shown the week be- about safety, Morse believes While working with the "Be- why "Cut" doesn't film someone . "Cut" has been accepted to ix fore as part of a series of events that men have a privilege to not yond Tough Guise" project, cutting, Schneider says she screened at the 2008 Americar. in celebration of Women's His- have to worry about it. By us- Morse came up with 10 charac- wanted to show cutting through Psychological Associatior tory Month put on by the Win- ing their energy to stop the vio- teristics men and boys can use a different lens. convention in. Boston it ona State Women's and Gender lence that other men carry out, to improve their attitudes and "(Filming someone cutting) August. Studies Department. it will make a difference. behaviors. reduces the child to a sliced Morse was born and raised in When looking at the statistics arm," said Schneider. "That idea Contact Dana a. Winona and has been working of women who are abused by See ABUSE, Page 6 became less important while [email protected] ADD SOME ADRENALINE TO YOUR SUMMER BREAK! Want to jump start your career ... and get PAID while doing it? Army ROTC offers WSU Students an opportunity to gain world- class leadership that provides challenging training and skills to jump start your career! WSU and UW La Crosse have a unique partnership that will help you map out a career of excellence. For more information and to learn about scholarship opportunities and the Summer LTC program contact, Major Jay Hansen at 608-785-8408 or email [email protected] . FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED WSU STUDENTS!

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ARMY ROTC. START STRONG. 4 News WSU celebrates 150 years through literature History professor discusses self-written book about Winona State in the past

Greg Eichten In 1928, Winona State had to the same as it is today, with mascot. awins, the Warriors, the Were- WINONAN prepare for the enrollment of women outnumbering men by For many years there was wolves and the Wizards. 200 freshmen. Two days were a large margin. One freshman no official name for Winona After three rounds of highly Winona State University pro- given to assist students with class had only one male. "Ob- State's sports teams, each team contested voting, the Winona fessor Peter Henderson hosted registering for their classes. viously this caused problems at had its own name. State Warriors came out on top an athenaeum for his book of the close second, the Winona "Her Star Shall Not Dim" on State Werewolves. Wednesday Mar. 19. The book, Henderson also displayed marking the fifth official his- photographs from the 1933 tory about Winona State. Other Winona State yearbook. histories were written on the Despite having far more fiftieth, seventy-fifth, hun- women than men, men's athlet- dredth, and hundred thirty-fifth ics was more popular and more anniversaries of Winona State's represented in this time period. founding. In some yearbooks, women's Henderson presented infor- sports were not even present. mation from his book to an au- Up until the 1950s, Winona State used to have routine gath- dience of roughly fifty people. . He particularly focused on the erings in Somsen Auditorium workings of Winona State in called Chapel Talks. the 1920s and 30s. These talks didn't necessar- Henderson decided to write ily have religious ties; their his history in a different way purpose was to have a speaker than the way most university talk to students about important histories are done. issues and to impart wisdom on "Normally institutional his- them. tories are a different genre; One of the most well known they focus on the very formal and well received chapel talks aspects of the university, such was made by a reformed con- as presidential administration, vict that told students that crime curricular changes, and exter- doesn't pay. nal events that affect univer- Instead of blaming crime sity," said Henderson. "I set on mental defects, this man out to do something different, blamed pool halls and dance focusing more on the faculty, halls, where "the scum of the students, and community." cities congest." The information that Hender- Winona State was a com- son used for his history came pletely different place several primarily from old yearbooks decades ago, and especially and editions of the Winonan during the Sesquicentennial dating back from 1910 to the year it is fitting to look back on present. our past and remember those The facts and tidbits that who came before us. Henderson presented showed Winona State professor Peter Henderson wrote a history book celebrating the school's that attending Winona State in sesquicentennial celebration. the 20s and 30s was very dif- ferent from now. Contact Greg at "The university was dedicat- "So, registration headaches dances and proms," said Hen- In 1936 the student asso- [email protected] ed almost exclusively to teach- existed even in the 1920s," said derson. ciation allowed the students to er training," said Henderson. Henderson. One of Henderson's best sto- vote on the official name. "Very few people went here for During this time the gender ries was about how Winona Some possibilities were the anything other than teaching." ratio at Winona State was about State chose The Warriors as its Windians, the Eagles, the Ped-

jai oeusinq more on the -Peter Henderson Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - News 5 Continued from ABUSE Page 4 1. Respect women, girls, other men and other boys 2. Use power appropriately 3. Resolve conflicts through negotiation and non-violence 4. Be honest in all dealings 5. Be an engaged listener 6. Be responsible for your- self 7. Be responsible to family, friends and community 8. Use collaborative leader- ship 9. Express Feelings and ap- on ed to trouble::a; preciate affection got 10. Encourage, maintain and and the matter wig's refe value relationships the ogi#00 "It is our responsibility as men to listen, to be patient, to understand and accept that how she is going to react to me as a man is related to how this other men treated her," said Morse.

Contact Claudia at [email protected]

Fred Schulze/WINONAN Joe Morse, an anti-violence activist, spoke out against Winona State's support of basketball player Quincy Henderson.

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LIBRARY Continued from Page 2 "We had some middle school Hardesty said he hasn't seen other universities have had to students coming in, playing any opposition and he's been implement similar policies in games and taking up a lot of thanked by students and staff their libraries.

time," Hardesty said. "They who were feeling uncomfort- "Last summer and early this \\\,, would get bored and run around able. fall we realized we were just the library being disruptive." He also said the school wants being much too open and, for , 11.1.&•itk,,,.; W,13,A .', ivx , With the new rules came new to make sure their not involved whatever reason, both the pub- programs. Barracuda is a pro- in anything illegal, like child lic library and us, we were hav- gram that blocks certain sites, pornography. ing the same problems," Hard- and Envision is a program that "I'm sure with the time lim- esty said. requires users to be authenticat- its as we've implemented them, Hardesty also said the public ed and limits user's time. there will be a couple people access rules will not affect any DANCE TEACHERS NEEDED! "We are an academic institu- who spend their waking hours of the computers in the informa- tion and there are certain things here that might be disappoint- tion gallery or use by students Do you love children? Growing dance studio we can provide, and would like ed," Hardesty said. and it is just the computers the seeking enthusiastic teachers for ballet, tap, jazz, to provide," Hardesty said. While Hardesty said it is un- public has access too. lyrical, hip hop and children's classes and advanced "That doesn't mean we have to fortunate this needed to be done, classes. Flexible hours, positve atmosphere. provide someone with a com- he added the public library has Contact Courtney at CLZ- Please send resume and letter of introduction to: puter for 16 hours a day to play had the same problems, and [email protected] Misty Lown, do Misty's Dance Unlimited, LLC that many of his colleagues at games or run a business." 980 12th Ave. So., Onalaska, WI 54650 (by April 1st) 6 News *•O.**0 * What's happening at WSU.... Friday, March 28 Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27 Lunafest Annual Women's Composers Concert PLACE: Winona State University - Nirmala Rajeskar: Music of South India Science Laboratory Center PLACE: Performing Arts Center-Recital Hall PLACE: Tau Center Rotunda TIME: 7:30 p.m. TIME: Noon TIME: 5:30 p.m. Contact April Herndon at AHerndon@ Contact April Herndon at [email protected] Contact Travis Schmidt at TPSchmidt9100@winona. winona.edu The System Wide and American Indian Plans edu Percussion Ensemble Concert PLACE: Dining Rooms C and D of Kryzsko Commons Classical Guitarist Vladislav Blaha TIME: Noon to 1:30 pm. PLACE: Central United Methodist Church PLACE: Performing ARts Center - Contact Alex Hines at [email protected] TIME: 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall Contact Maxwell Children's Center at 507-457-2300 TIME: 7:30 p.m. Athenaeum: The Sordid Past of the Piano Contact Pat Young at PYoung@ Recital: A Brief History and Personal winona.edu Reflections

PLACE: Darrell W. Krueger Library Sunday, March 30 TIME: 1 p.m. Monday, March 31 Contact Kendall Larson at [email protected] UPAC Sponsored Bus Trip: Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Student Recital: Silas Bergen Saturday, March 29 Angels PLACE: Performing Arts Center-Recital Hall Gymnastics at NCGA Championships TIME: 2 p.m. PLACE: Metrodome, Minneapolis Contact Pat Young at [email protected] TIME: 3:30 p.m. PLACE: Cortland, NY Contact Emily Carlson EJCarlso8297@ TIME: Noon to 9 p.m. winona.edu Contact Mike Herzberg at [email protected] Men's Tennis vs St Cloud State Minnesota Department of Track and Field TIME: 8 to 10 a.m. Agriculture's Research Activities to PLACE: Augustana, IL Contact Mike Herzberg at [email protected] Address Impaired Waters TIME: Noon to 7 p.m. Contact Mike Herzberg at [email protected] PLACE: Pasteur 337 TIME: 4 p.m. Contact Abigal Kugel at 507-457-5260 Tuesday, April 1 Schizophrenia: "Out of the Shadows" Look for the April Information about the research regarding managing the symptoms of schizophrenia will be presented along with the current medications for its treatment. Fools issue next PLACE: Science Laboratory Center TIME: 7 to 9 p.m Wednesday!

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 News 1

WINONAN WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2008 The post racial myth: too simplistic Op/Ed uth DeFoster transcendence of race. Here we simultaneously acknowledging of the Jena Six case or the first thing she said was, "Is his Op/Ed Columnist are, after all, in the enlightened and contextualizing the current presidential race father a Negro?" year of 2008, with frontrunners underlying frustration and doesn't mean the underlying Theirs was a markedly The buzzword of the for the Democratic nomination resentment that preceded the misunderstandings have gone different generation. moment is "post-racial." We're who are both female pastor's remarks. away. Our generation shares few supposed to be living in "post- and black. Not an easy We haven't yet transcended of those racial hang-ups. We racial times." But then came task. race, we've just gotten better at are too young to remember the This is apparently evidenced the controversial He did, I thought, publicly pretending to ignore civil rights movement, and we by Sen. Obama's viability as a sermons of Obama's a very good job it. live in an increasingly diverse presidential candidate and the pastor, Reverend of characterizing It's also important to world. But we still inherit the prospect of the nation's first Wright, into the what he called the remember that the civil rights residual racial resentments of black president. spotlight—and the "racial divide"— movement in this country our predecessors. Until recently, pundits and tune changed. the residual anger happened very recently. I would like to think that analysts were rather smug It swiftly became clear that of black Americans—"a view America's troubled racial the root of most racial conflicts about our supposed collective Rev. Wright did not conceive that sees white racism as history can't yet be relegated to isn't blind hatred, but rather a of a "post-racial" world—he endemic"—and the resentment the realms of history books. fundamental inability to see called America that "U.S. of of white Americans toward such My son has a living paternal the world from the perspective KKK-A," and even suggested topics as affirmative action and great-great-grandmother in her of another—to understand that America invented the AIDS "reverse racism." nineties who grew up in the why people of different races virus to kill people of color. Anyone who's spent any Deep South. She is old enough perceive the world differently. And Barack Obama- amount of time in the cesspool to have known former slaves, Until Americans of all races the biracial candidate, the of political discourse that is the to remember Jim Crow laws achieve mastery over the ability standard-bearer of "change" Internet knows perfectly well and systematic state-sponsored to walk a mile in someone else's in a post-racial world, found that these racial tensions are racism. skin, let's retire the word "post- himself in the peculiar boiling under the surface. Just And when I traveled to New racial" and work toward being position of having to distance because it's become socially York to introduce my infant son "post-hatred," instead. himself from Wright's more unacceptable to discuss to my late grandmother, she Reach Ruth DeFoster at inflammatory comments while the racial underpinnings was extremely surprised. The [email protected] Freedoms shouldn't conflict with other freedoms Paul Solberg recently diagnosed with colon to you. Why is such a damaging Take, for instance, the gap Editor-in-Chief cancer and is now undergoing habit that is proven to have between Phelps and Somsen chemotherapy. negative health effects, not only Halls. This gap must be near In my mass communication We have a way of restricting for those who actively consume 50 feet, which means smoking theory class on March 21 freedoms that harm other in the it but those who passively anywhere between the two is we discussed the proposed U.S. consume it, still within the required minimum smoking ban in Minnesota and All citizens, legal? distance of one or the other. how to persuade someone to be thanks to the second My guess would People smoke there often, against it. amendment, have be that the cigarette which is particularly annoying We eventually discussed the right to bear industry has become when exiting the building. battling freedoms as a choice arms. However, the too large a market Students would have less a for or against it, and I came second this privilege and can't be easily problem with smoking if those to understand my reasons to is abused it is lost. dismantled. who did respected those who support it. The same precedent Speaking of didn't by following rules that I can respect the freedom to should be applied to smoking. smoking policies, there is one should be common courtesy. The opinions of this newspa- smoke, but what I can't respect Statistics and studies have on campus directing people to per do not reflect those of the is a freedom that harms others. shown secondhand smoke to be stand a minimum of 25 feet Reach Paul Solberg at MnSCU system, Winona State Due to many different forms debilitating. I'm sure many who away from buildings while [email protected] University, its faculty, staff or of cancer in my family, I know student body. Any questions or don't smoke aren't thrilled at smoking. Most people here comments should be directed to my chances are much higher to the prospect of developing lung can attest that unless a person the Winonan publication board, develop it. One grandpa died of cancer for the sake of someone is walking and smoking, most editors or submitted as letters lung cancer, the other of skin else's freedom. standing smokers are usually to the editor and bone cancer. My uncle was So here is a question I pose within 25 feet.

8 Paul Solberg, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 A rove the smoking ban, listen to the majorit Carl Hunter gathered enough signatures it. Now they only smoke in well The wind is a major issue. to get hit by a car. Maybe this Op/Ed Columnist (over 10% of the current full ventilated areas... OUTSIDE. Being 25 feet away doesn't isn't a good idea. time students) to create a People don't obey the 25 mean the wind won't blow it If smoking is so bad that Time to piss off everyone. referendum which foot rule. Yeah in my face. White rabbit! Get it shouldn't be done outside, I've always been amused at makes second hand those bastards, they away from me! who are we to tell them where people's desire to slowly kill smoke impossible would - definitely Sitting next to a smoker in to go? Why use the nearby themselves with cigarettes. on all university obey a "get the hell class could trigger my asthma. community as a trash dump for Nothing says, "I'm cool" property! off campus" rule. Don't you dare cause me to our "unsightly and harmful" quite like actively trying to get I've been They smoke in consider finding another seat activities? Are there going to lung cancer. I know it's your following this event large groups, on and don't even think about be cigarette butt containers "hobby" (or whatever you need via Facebook (and common path ways, causing me to use my inhaler. everywhere off campus? Who's to justify acquiring foul breath) creepily overheard and on the way to That is for emergency use only, going to pay for those? and maybe you're trying to quit conversations) in order to bring • class. When I pass by I could not allergic reactions. But hey, this is just my and nicotine is just too sweet to the arguments to the spotlight. inhale it. Yeah I hate holding You're missing the point: opinion and shouldn't give up but second hand smoke Why FOR banning smoking my breath when I pass them. second hand smoke kills. No determine law, so please voice kills people! on all campus property They always walk slow too one should be forced to deal yours this week so that campus Luckily people are out there (including the gazebo, campus because they have shifty lungs. with second hand smoke on policy is determined not by the helping to protect the non grounds, dorm grounds, Make them smoke all the way campus! Crossing streets kills passionate few but a reasoned smokers from accidentally Maxwell Field, etc.)? over across the street in front people too. I foresee an increase majority. inhaling the carcinogenic Second hand smoke KILLS. of other people's houses where in cars striking students. exhaust. Such lung guardians Yeah, that's why nobody can nobody walks to class from! Smokers are obviously stupid Reach Carl Hunter at have banded together and smoke at bars anymore. I love That'll teach 'em! anyways ; they are more likely [email protected] Akon spring concert cancelled, fine by me A Note from the Winonan: Dana Kudelka the student body wanted. dressed; she was asking for it." body which genre they prefer? We invite readers and Guest Op/Ed Columnist But then reality set in. Silly me -- of course she was Reed went on to say. UPAC Winonan staff members I'm not sure I could even asking for him to bring her on gets who they can and that "we to share their opinions in When I received the e-mail call Akon's songs music. With stage, throw her around and can't please everybody." these columns. Letters to the editor must Friday that Akon was no longer songs like "Smack That" and "I hump her violently! That's true. But did Akon be 400 words or less and coming to Winona State, I was Wanna Fuck You," I can't take That's victim blaming at its coming please anybody? received by the Sunday ecstatic. his image as a true musician finest. Telling women they can't I was at the Student preceding our Wednesday Between Akon's incredibly seriously. If he wants to sell out wear certain clothing because a Senate meeting when Jason publication dates. Include progressive lyrics about women with lyrics like "pimpin' got man may grab her or think she Zimmerman and Kelly Clark your full name, major, year (excuse me, hoes and strippers) harder 'cause hoes got smarter" wants to have sex makes me asked to speak with Senate in school and telephone to the ridiculous 65,000 dollars and "women just holding, big scared of the world we live in. members to allocate 65,000 number for publication. Let- UPAC borrowed from the booty rolling," I doubt he is How are performers picked dollars from the Student Life ters from faculty members Student Life Reserve approved expressing real emotion. based on the survey? Reserve for the concert. must include full name, title by Student Senate, I'm happy As much as I don't like According to a quote from Joe That price seems pretty or department and phone number. his managers dropped Winona. holding someone's past against Reed in last week's Winonan, high. Why not spend the same Letters from community When I first heard Akon a person, I can't help but wonder the selection process starts with amount or less on a concert that members must include full was coming, I was apathetic. I why UPAC would invite a all artists and gradually narrows more of the student body would name, address and phone morally disagree with 99% of 34 year old man accused of down to artists who are touring be likely to attend? number We do not run his music, but figured UPAC simulating sex with a 15 year on college campuses. I'm ecstatic Akon is no longer anonymous letters. would bring a musician that old girl to our campus. So is there a point in sending coming to Winona. I vote Ben The Winonan edits for reflected what the majority of "Look at how she was a survey asking the student Folds or Jack's Mannequin. space and relevance when necessary. The Winonan Letter to the Editor doesn't edit for spelling, Thank you volunteers Elder Network chore service Other WSU student easier. I hear comments from grammar or factual errors (Elder Network is a local non- volunteers have been helping our seniors on a regular basis and we reject ads and let- Kathy Foerster profit that serves seniors in the with snow removal, seasonal on what a great job the students ters to the editor deemed 507-452-0580 areas of Chore Service, Respite clganing, window cleaning, have done and that they are so inappropriate. All letters should comply with univer- 1756 Kraemer Dr., Suite 110 Care, and Peer Support). The grass cutting and light grateful for the help. sity policies. Mission Winona students housekeeping for local seniors. Elder Network appreciates Letters may be sent via I would like to extend a have "adopted" three seniors It is great to know that the Winona State student volunteers e-mail to Winonan@win- thank you to both the Mission who live close to campus and college students are reaching and wants to let them know they ona.edu with "letter to the Winona group and the various whenever there is a measurable out to community members have indeed made a difference editor" as the subject line. Winona State students who snowfall, I can count on them and offering assistance that in the lives of others living in have been volunteering with the to do snow removal. makes the lives of local citizens this fine city. Thank you! Wednesday, March 26, 2007 9

WINONAN Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Arts a Entertainment Magician aims to impress by eating fire, reading minds Lydia Oglesby see that it didn't bend or col- Before swinging the ham- WINONAN lapse. The nail passed the in- mer up to the block, he joked spection. about the audiences always It could have been a long, A student was called on stage being more concerned about boring wait for Winona State to pull out the nail that ap- his carefully spiked hair being Warrior basketball fans lining peared to have penetrated the damaged than his skull being the sidewalks outside McGown area above Brushwood's lip. damaged. Gymnasium waiting to get in- He told her she could keep the With one swoop of the ham- . side for the big game on March nail. mer, the concrete block crum- 18. Disgusted by it, she tried to bled to the floor. Brushwood's It certainly wasn't boring give it back but finally gave in skull was just fine, but some when a man showed up on the and walked .off stage with it. dust needed to be brushed out boulevard with a hammer and "That's better than an auto- of his two-inch spiked hair. a four and a half inch nail and graph; that's DNA," Brush- Mind Reading proceeded to drive it into his wood said. Brushwood asked for a vol- face. Eating Fire unteer from the audience who He then asked a female fan Brushwood opened the show likes to read. to pull it from his flesh. She by performing several differ- He called a student on stage squeamishly complied. ent methods of eating fire and and gave her the choice of three This man driving nails into describing in detail the history books: The Da Vinci Code, The his face was magician Brian of fire eating. He knows this Shining and a Harry Potter Brushwood. history well because he wrote a book. The University Programming book about it. She selected Harry Potter. Activities Committee brought Concrete Block Smashed He then instructed her to Fred Schulze/WINONAN him to town. Over the Head choose any word in the book Magician Brian Brushwood impressed his audiance with After the warrior's victory, The potentially self-destruc- that stood out to her with the a variety of tricks like driving nails through his face, mind many of those basketball fans tive acts continued as Brush- exception of character names reading and fire eating. walked over to Somsen Audito- wood brought out his hammer or chapter headings. rium to watch of Brushwood's missed. the-face trick again. He calls it again. He set a concrete block He asked if the word starts bizarre magic show. For those Human Block Head "the human block head." weighing over thirty pounds with the same letter as a four- who didn't make it to the show, At the performance, Brush- He asked a student in the on top of his head and held the here is a taste of what you wood demonstrated the nail-in- front row to inspect the nail to hammer in his right hand. See MAGIC, Page 13 Beth Kunce Memorial Walk Jessica Larsen where she was in a coma for V•111 tonight? WINONAN four days before dying of heart failure at the age of 22. bJhen yon, can put off till tomorrow! The Phi Theta Chi Sorority She was a senior at Winona will be hostng the Beth Kunce State. fiarr Hour 5:00 tb 7:00rtri everyday Memorial Walk from 1-3 p.m. In her sorority, Kunce held on March 29 in honor of a sis- the position of Historian and CG'S LOUNGE AT THE QUALITY INN ter, Beth Kunce, who passed was made alumni of the society away six years ago. in December 2002. "Beth loved volunteering Kunce was also active in the • Doily drink Specials with Special Olympics," said Therapeutic Recreation/Recre- TM Jenna Dabler, Community ation Club, where she was co- • Darts. Pool. Games Service Chair, Phi Theta Chi president for a semester and in Sorority, and event coordina- intramural volleyball and soft- • Buzztime Trivia tor. "In recognition of that, the ball. money raised will benefit Spe- Along with her extracurricu- • Discount with campus ID cial Olympics of Minnesota." lar activities, Kunce traveled. Kunce was found in the state She was part of the Pacific • Perkins full menu available of cardiac arrest on Oct. 5, 2003, Challenge in New Zealand and was rushed to Oregon State 956 Mankato Ave. Winona, MN (507) 454-4390 Hospital in Salem, Oregon on See KUNCE, Page 13 10 Arts a Entertainment

The Fire Five The Ruckus 1 "Night Train" A musical melting pot from students more qualified than you The Kills This bonus track from the group's most recent effort, studio LP Midnight. Boom, is a throwback rocker. Vocalist Alison Mosshart does her best Stevie Ray Vaughan revisited Cyndi Lauper impersonation on this track from the indie-- Jack Chandler look back in this Retro Review. first record in rock duo. WINONAN Texas blues-trio Double the form of Trouble was a late-blooming a three-day act of sorts. session tape 2 This June marks the 25th Guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, they had cut "Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)" anniversary of the Stevie Ray bassist Tommy Shannon, and in Jackson Craig David Vaughan and Double Trouble drummer Chris Layton were Browne's Hey! It's that guys who sang electric-blues release Texas regional darlings around Dallas personal re- "7 Days"! Yea, only with a Flood. The album is lauded for during the early 1980s, boast- cording stu- digitally chopped-Up voice exposing Texas bluesman Stevie ing a hard country-blues sound dio. that brings unwanted com- Ray Vaughan and his electric- loved by the local legions. The Epic parisons to T-Pain. country sound to the rock-n- It wasn't long before their Records re- roll mainstream of the mid-80's. reputation caught up with their lease was This week The Ruckus takes a talent, and the group had their titled Texas Flood, and 3 became the "Trash" first album of The Whip a too-sudden Do you ever feel UK electro-pop group, The career cata- Whip, put themselves on the logue from at the 1983 Grammy Awards, is the need for techno scene with their new axe-master SRV. a recording that guitar aficio- EP "Trash." It's a pretty sleek Double Trouble's grunge- nados regularly sink their teeth dance groove, but the Justice NUTRITION help blues sound makes an impres- into, as Vaughan spends four sound is getting played out al- sive introduction in the form minutes jamming at breakneck It's hard to stay and ADVICE?!... ready. of "Pride and Joy." Vaughan's speed. healthy on a clenched-teeth southern drawl The chops that SRV plays Noll-fed Health services sings about his "pride and joy," with are staggering, and really, NOW has a which in this case is the woman how come he never gets tired? budget! Jill close to his heart, his wife. A lot of Texas Flood is drum- 4 "Hip-Hop Saved My Life" Henscheid can The sweet lyrical content is mer Layton pacing and bassist REGISTERED a pale contrast to the aggres- Shannon plugging - really fast. Lupe Fiasco ft. Nikki Jean offer helpful sively driving style that Double The fact they can keep the Lupe gives us this exceptional for staying DIETITIAN!!! Trouble adopted to showcase pace going is amazing in its take on the "rags-to-riches - tips their leadsman's incredible tal- own 'right, so finding anything tale, a theme that's become

healthy a weN $04441*41 offOing4 ents. to nitpick about isn't really jus- standard fare among rappers as instructive Next up is the album's title-cut tified. alike "Texas Flood," a virtuoso gui- While Vaughan always had pmgrams on tar performance from Vaughan jaw-dropping skills, some of his so legendary it was enshrined later records ceded to an over- nutrition issues! as a Guitar Hero song in the computerized production era. 5 videogame franchises original Texas Flood is Vaughan and "Blind Mary" release. Double Trouble at their most Gnarls Barkley raw, a band transitioning from To Schedule an appointment for FREE Other songs include a light- This retro soul-gem has Cee- er rendition of Buddy Guy's their high-energy club perfor- contact Health Services at 507-457-5160 Lo providing vocals over a "Many Had a Little Lamb," mance days into an established cheery track from Danger or email Jill at )Henscheidewinona-edul!! the taboo "Dirty Pool" and the three-piece label outfit. Mouse. One of many infec- weeping ballad "Lenny." Mum Maer", Tuesday, esd Thursday ane-C30 pm, tious cuts from the duos new The track "Rude Mood," Questions or comment? Wednesday 8efm-S:30 e 4104 Pi**I em-3:30 pm release The Odd Couple. which was nominated for Best Contact Jack at Instrumental Rock Performance [email protected] Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Arts a Entertainment 11 'Horton Hears a Who!' is hilarious Joe Underbakke around a faithful elephant WINONAN named Horton, voiced by Jim Film Carrey, who, "On the fifteenth Horton Hears a Who! of May, in the jungle of Nool" When I got to the theater I sees a speck float by. Genre wasn't surprised to see smil- This speck happens to be ing children with stars in their the world of Whoville, a place Family, Comedy, eyes. They stared at the screen where all the Who people live Action, Adventure and their parents stared too, we and work. were there for one reason: To The mayor of Whoville, Director see Horton Hears a Who! voiced by Steve Carell, is the Jimmy Hayward, I want to apologize for rhym- only one who can communi- Steve Martino ing up there but I just couldn't cate with Horton, due to a fair- help it; it just isn't fair. ly nice coincidence involving Cast Agh! Dangit! some pipes. OK, well I guess I can't help When Horton tries to explain Jim Carrey, Steve it and you'll have to put up; my to the mayor that his entire ex- Carell, Carol Burnett, advice is stop reading when istence takes place on nothing Will Arnett, you've had enough. more than a speck, the mayor is © Telegraph If you haven't guessed by obviously and understandably Horton inspects a noisy sped( on a flower that is actually the MPAA Rating now, the movie I saw was Hor- skeptical. town of Whoville in the film Horton Hears a Who! ton Hears a Who!, a fun film Horton, fearing for the safety G for all. This animated film of Whoville in the danger filled that Horton has simply lost his If I hadn't read about it when is based on a book written by world, decides to venture to mind when she sees him speak- the movie first came out last Run Time Dr. Seuss, go ahead, and take a a spot overlooking the entire ing to what appears to be noth- week, I may not have noticed, 88 minutes look. jungle where Whoville will be ing. like several articles had claimed, As much as I want to keep protected. Despite Horton insisting that that there is ura bigger issue. Joe's Judgement that going for the duration of Of course, this can't be done there is an entire world living Horton's primary point is that A- the review I'll muster my will without the antagonizing of one on this speck, she insists that "a person is a person, no matter power and stop there. surly kangaroo. The kangaroo, if you can't hear, see or feel The story of the film revolves voiced by Carol Burnett, thinks something it doesn't exist. See HORTON, Page 14

Bon, if you want to make the world clean, you should do Meow, you mean stop biting the something else. wooden furniture?

Meow, I guess I'd be You heard the cat, people! Don't Interesting thought! But why is that? more Eco-friendly if waste the free newspaper next week! wore green.

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Vigil aimed to support, create awareness Lydia Oglesby flipped. ic," she said. also struggled with anorexia. WINONAN That's how Jean Tilley, Her struggle was more tragic Delta Phi Delta Phi Ep- than just a hospital visit. On The sound of opening lyrics Epsilon sis- silon's philan- March 11, 2003, Dani died of to "Hands" by Jewel filled the ter and for- thropy chair- liver failure caused by the eat- stage area of Winona State's mer victim person, said ing disorder. Art Tye lounge on March 17. of anorexia, eight million "Her story and the stories of "If I could tell the world just Samantha Americans others should not be forgotten," one thing, it would be that we're Brunn's eat- suffer from Brunn said. all ok," the lyrics rang. ing disorder eating disor- To make these stories less As the music played, mem- began. ders. common, Hinrichs-Kelbel said bers of the Delta Phi Epsilon She said Brunn said we should just avoid diets all Sorority and a few other stu- she wanted her best friend together. dents held lit candles of various to lose a few in seventh- "Ninty percent of diets fail shapes and sizes. pounds and grade, Kayla, and frankly, the $50 billion Jewel's message that we're fit into the was one of dieting industry doesn't care," all ok was the message of the smallest size these eight she said. night during a candlelight vigil cheerleading million. She also said we need to for the National Association of skirt. Before Fred Schulze/WINONAN When start questioning our notions of Anorexia Nervosa and Associ- long, her en- Meagan Paris, left, and Maya Erickson attend a candlelight Kayla was health and beauty. ated Disorders whose mantra tire food in- vigil for anorexia March 17 in the Student Union. They are both hospitalized, Being healthy does not mean is, "Accept yourself. Accept take each day members of Delta Phi Epsilon, which put on the event. Brunn and tan, thin and buff. others." had dwindled her friends "If we believe in ourselves Before the candles were lit, a down to just wasn't eating supper, she'd tell didn't know and believe we're beautiful the registered dietitian at Gunder- one Nutri-Grain bar. them she ate while they were at much about eating disorders. way we are in our culture, eat- sen Lutheran Hospital, Diane She ate it, nibble by nibble, work. "Seeing her go through it ing disorders will go away," Hinrichs-Kelbel, spoke about throughout the day in order to Hinrichs-Kelbel said when was very scary and stressful," Hinrichs-Kelbel said. the danger of eating disorders. curb her hunger. people eat like this for weight Brunn said. Believing we're beautiful is She said eating disorders usu- When her friends would ask and not for health they get it all Kayla was Brunn's first expo- difficult for many women. A ally start while a person is on a her why she wasn't eating lunch wrong. sure to someone who struggles statistic from Gundersen Lu- diet, and we don't know exact- at school, she'd tell them she "I don't say that we're in an with an eating disorder, but she theran's Behavioral Health ly what happens in a person's had a big breakfast. When her obesity epidemic, we're in an wasn't the last. brain, but it's like a switch is parents would ask her why she obsession-with-weight epidem- In high school her friend Dani See VIGIL, Page 15 MAGIC Continued from Page 10 legged animal. She replied that When he was done writ- These are just a few tricks Questions or it started with the same letter as ing, she said the word she had that amazed Brushwood's audi- comments? hippopotamus. found was "half-heartedly." He ence of Winona State students. Contact Lydia at Brushwood wrote what he flipped the card around, reveal- He also drove a skewer through LCOglesb 3 07 5 @ suspected to be the word she ing the same word, "half-heart- his tongue and pushed a pin winona. edu had selected on a piece of tag edly," in block letters. through his eye and then blew PI RITE board. The crowd gasped in awe. it out his nose. Continued from Page 10 KUNCE 4445 H $1 and Australia. Kunce is re- also put on events at Kunce's rectly to Special Olympics of For more infor- membered in her sorority for favorite Winona bar, where ac- Minnesota, the charity Kunce mation and pledge a dance she made, The Beth tivities and competitions were supported most. forms, contact Dance, which she is said to held. They also raised money "Brandon Rompa and Timmy Phi Theta Chi at have taught to a whole bar in for Special Olympics of Min- Johnson will be playing music phi_theta_chi@ New Zealand. nesota. at the Beth Kunce Memorial yahoo.com or call The current Phi Theta Chi With the hope to raise aware- Walk," said Dabler. "There is Jenna Dabler at sisters have never met Kunce. ness for both charity and Kunce, a prize of a $50.00 gift card JMDabler6924@ "We do it for tradition, to the sorority created The Beth which will go to whoever raises winona.edu. honor Beth because she meant Kunce Memorial Walk that will the most money." so much to the sorority when be held on Winona she was here...because she State's main cam- died so suddenly, it helps to pus. Mattress Sets: New in Plastic raise awareness as well." com- Phi Theta Chi's mented Alison Dodder, Phi hope to raise over King $225 Queen $139 .Fall $129 Theta Chi's treasurer. $300. All of the Daven e: -399-4494 In the past, Phi Theta Chi has money will go di- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Arts si Entertainment 13

HORTON Continued from Page 12 how small," by which he justi- There's something to be said From the kids in the theater fies his entire mission. of that accomplishment and I'm having the time of their life to This phrase has since been not going to attribute it to nos- conveying the message that no utilized by anti-abortion groups talgia since I never read much matter how small people are to convey that same idea. The Dr. Seuss as a kid. everyone deserves the right to viewpoint of the kangaroo, The humor never had me be heard, Horton Hears a Who! however, would fit well in the rolling on the ground laughing is one of those movie-going mindset of a pro-choice organi- but it left me with a good feel- experiences that are rare these zation. ing that I have yet to lose. days. It's been stated, however, that What made me laugh, per- Luckily, I'm starting to shake this idea was not intended by haps even more than the movie, the urge I had earlier to rhyme Dr. Seuss and has spouted legal were some of the children in everything, but there's no tell- battles between protest groups the audience. I'm used to hear- ing when it'll come back. and Dr. Seuss's widow, Audrey ing loudly stated comments in To keep everyone safe from Geisel. movie theaters, usually from anymore useless rhyming on All controversy aside, Horton snobby teenagers looking for my part, I'm going to give this Hears a Who! was a wonderful attention, but this was differ- movie an A-, and say that you movie with a great message. ent. should do yourself a favor and It was the first time in a long At one point, the mayor of see it. time that I was able to go to a Whoville was explaining how movie and see kids dancing in great it was to ride the giant the aisles and cheering, but also meatball in a parade. Questions or comments? watch the movie myself and be "WHAT'S A MEATBALL?!" Contact Joe at entertained. a girl screamed. [email protected] Student photos describe Win ona youth Jessica Larsen a different situation," Messer home," said Messer. "I was WINONAN said. "Society should under- hooked...not on taking pictures stand kids deserve the same at- of the house, but of the details Winona State Student Kaylyn tention despite social status." of our new life; a bear track in Messer, 23, is currently featured Messer, originally from the mud, the color of dried grass in the Paul Watkins Gallery Cromwell, Minn., says her in- in the fall, a butterfly sitting on that showcases her photogra- terest in photography sparked a dark rock. Photography al- phy project lowed me titled "Winona to adjust AMERICA S #1 SANDWICH DELIVERYI Youth: A Gen- to a new eration Re- setting but vealed." it also al- 155 E. 3RD ST. The project lowed me features 30 to share photographs of memories, 07.454.4711 students from moments, the Winona stories, JIMMYJOHNS COM Area Learn- and events UM Ale .1134.11M TUC OM. 4S.§.111' 81111PMIZ ing Center, and ex- Winona Senior periences for this style of photography," out and shoot it with passion: High School with oth- said Messer. "Documentary Always try to make a differ- and Cotter ers." photography is not easy to get ence with your pictures." High School. Messer into or to make a living from, The exhibit will be on display Messer com- plans on but I hope to dedicate some part through April 1 in the Paul Wat- pleted the proj- continu- of my life to making images kins Gallery in Winona State's ect for a pho- ing with with a purpose." Watkins Hall. A free visitor's tography class her pas- Messer applied and received parking pass may be obtained in fall 2006. It Fred Schulze/WINONAN sion of the WSU Research and Cre- from the parking office in Shee- documents an Kaylyn Messer aims to tell a story of a generation with her exhib- photogra- ative Projects Grant in Febru- han Hall. For more information aspect of Win- it "Winona Youth: A Generation Revealed," featured at the Paul phy until ary, which helped considerably call 507-457-5395. ona that shows Watkins Gallery through April 1. she runs in transforming the project from what life is like out of sto- an idea into what it is now. today to an audience 100 years after her family moved to Fort ries to share. "For students who do a proj- in the future. Nelson, British Columbia. "After seeing people's reac- ect like this in the future: Find Questions or comments? "Look at people with an open "My Dad let me use his tions to the exhibit, it reinforced something that you're passion- Contact Jessica at eye. Everyone comes from camera to document our new the thought that there is a need ate about," Messer said. "Go [email protected] 14 Arts a Entertainment

realize that her lack of showers ing and criticism is impossible Dear Warrior, is bothering you. Her sexual to conquer. I feel so lost. 507-452-8808 preference really isn't anyone's From, Lost in College My roommate is driving me business but her own. She may crazy! She never cleans up af- just have a lot of female friends Dear Lost in College, RO ter herself or cleans her side or she may be -a lesbian; either Unfortunately, peer pressure of the dorm room. Our room way, it is something you cannot is something many people have is very small so everything is change. If you feel uncomfort- to endure. It is hard to over- in the way. She rarely show- able around her, I recommend come and just say "no," but it PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ers and when ever she gets up spending more time with her. is not impossible. The friends & SALES in the morning she is so loud! Yes, this can be hard, but her you surround yourself with may Anything she could possibly sexuality may be blinding you not be the best choice for you. Main St & Broadway use to make noise with, she from what a great person she Hang out with people you can does. I think she is a lesbian, may be. trust that you know won't pres- A Great Place To Live! too. She only has girls over sure you into doing things you and she seems very close with • • • • • • • don't want to do. Also, don't Tenants Trust! them. I don't want her to hit on go to places where people are me. I am just not comfortable Dear Warrior, doing things that will make you with that. Should I just stay at This is my first year in col- uncomfortable. I encourage HOUSES & other people's houses to avoid lege and it is completely dif- you to search the Winona State's her? How can I fix this? ferent than I was expecting. In campus for clubs and organiza- APARTMENTS From, Annoyed Roommate high school, I was never pres- tions that involve activities that sured into doing something interest you. Winona State has www.greatrivermanagement.com Dear Annoyed Roommate, that I don't want to do. I did many student clubs and organi- email:[email protected] First of all, you need to have a my homework every night and zations for students with all dif- talk with your roommate about went to sleep before midnight. ferent interests. That is a great her cleanliness. Tell her what I am often told that I am a way to make new friends with bugs you and what you would sheltered child, but I liked my similar interests and stay busy Bloedow Bakery like changed. She will never life. I like how I am different; I doing things you love. know it bothers you until you just wish other people did too. Winona's hometown tell her. Also, ask her if there Here at college I am constantly bakely featuring our famous is anything that you are doing under pressure to do things I that bothers her so she doesn't don't want to do. Drugs, alco- Need Advice? donuts, mils, and breads_ feel like she is being attacked. Contact "Dear Warrior" at hol, sex: all things I have never We are a SELIBItTORM card path"! When it comes to the shower- been interested it. Now, it is dear _warrior01 @yahoo. corn ing situation, just be honest being thrown in my face. I try All people will remain com- 451 Broadway St (507) 452-3 with her. Again, she may not to say no, but the constant teas- pletely anonymous. WAGS Department hosts LUNAFEST In honor of Women's History nine films. ity. RED WING Month, Winona State Universi- LUNAFEST was established This event is open to the pub- ty's Women's and Gender Stud- in 2000 by LUNA, the makers lic. Tickets cost $8 for students ies department hosts LUNAF- of the Whole Nutrition Bar and $10 for community mem- EST at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 for Women, to simultaneously bers and can be purchased at 7 TATTOO161 E. THIRD ST. DOWNTOWN in the Science Laboratory Cen- promote women filmmakers, p.m. the night of the show. ter Auditorium. The Science raise awareness for women's The event features a raffle for WINONA, MINNESOTA Laboratory Center is located in issues and support worthy prizes at intermission. (507) 454-3452 Stark Hall. women's nonprofit organiza- For more information e-mail WWW.REDWINGTATTOO.COM LUNAFEST is a national tions throughout the United April Herndon at Aherndon@ traveling festival of short films States and Canada. winona.edu. for, about and by women. One hundred percent of all Continued from Page 13 This year's festival features proceeds are donated to char- VIGIL says that more than 80 percent be reached at 608-775-2287. of American women find their National Association for An- Medea performed at Winona State appearance dissatisfactory. orexia Nervosa and Associated Winona State University's Greek mythology. forming Arts Center box of- If this dissatisfaction turns Eating Disorders, the organi- Department of Theatre and "Medea" is intended for ma- fice. into actions like counting cal- zation for which the vigil was Dance presents Euripide's ture audiences. The box office is open week- ories, checking weight daily, held, also offers free support "Medea" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Tickets cost $5 for Winona days from noon to 5 p.m. and having a poor self image or groups and can be reached at through Saturday, April 3-5, State students and senior citi- one hour prior to all perfor- constantly thinking about food 847-831-3438. on the Performing Arts Center zens and $7 for the general mances. and weight, you may be at risk Main Stage. community. Tickets are avail- For more information call of an eating disorder. Questions or comments? "Medea" is a story of betray- able beginning Wednesday, Winona State's box office at Gundersen Lutheran's eating Contact Lydia at al, revenge and murder from March 26, at noon at the Per- 507-457-5235. disorder treatment program can [email protected] Wednesday, March 26 2008 Arts si Entertainment 15 Expectations high for talented WSU softball team

Adam Stanek However, WSU ended its staff," WSU coach Greg Jones WINONAN season on a sour note, losing to said. "We just know that all of Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri our kids are going to throw for The Winona State Univer- Western State in the NCAA Di- us, and we just need to know sity softball team is expected to vision II North Central Region who and on what day." have another solid season. tournament. The Warriors' ace this year is The Northern Sun Intercol- The Warriors bring back senior Kristen Fossell. legiate ConferenCe coaches a good portion of last year's Fossell, WSU's No. 2 starter tabbed WSU to finish second squad, plus a few new addi- last year, allowed just 134 hits in the NSIC behind Southwest tions. in 150.2 innings, finished with Minnesota State. WSU returns a solid pitch- 143 strikeouts, and posted a Last year, WSU (43-21, 16- ing staff — a strength of last 2.23 ERA over 23 starts and 28 2) finished in a tie in NSIC play year's team. appearances last season. behind the Mustangs "I really like our pitching She ranked fourth in the NSIC in strikeouts-to-innings- pitched ratio. tmANN.6;AA4'1"w?"

Brabender's hard work paying off for Warriors

Justin Magill had a hit and run on." stellar defensive play. to lead WSU to a 5-1 victory. early lead after the first inning, WINONAN Brabender said he has seen In 25 games last season, Bra- "It was important," Poock scoring three runs and not al- improvement in his game bender committed only one er- said. "He pitched a good game lowing WSU to come back. The late Herb Brooks once from last season, mostly in his ror and had a fielding percent- and we got him his first win of PooCk thought WSU's of- said teams can't win on talent strength and speed. age of .909. the season, which will help him fense was unable to find any alone. He said strength training and So far this season, Brabender out." rhythm during the series. Mike Brabender, outfielder conditioning wasn't something has a clean slate in the outfield. WSU surrendered a 2-0 lead "A lot of guys just couldn't for the Winona State Univer- he took advantage of in the "I want to end the season in the second game, allowing get anything going," Poock sity baseball team, is a prime past, but he's now reaping the with no errors," Brabender said. the Mustangs to score four runs said. "We'd get a hit here and example of Brooks' point. benefits. "Want to make the right throws in the fourth and two more in there, but that was it." It's not that Brabender "I worked hard on getting and keep the ball in front of me the sixth to seal a 6-3 victory. Ronnie Olson went 3-for- doesn't have talent, because stronger during the offseason," at all times." The third game was not look- 4 in the series finale, scoring he does, otherwise he said. "It wasn't While he hit .353 last year, ing good for the Warriors, who three runs and driving in three. he wouldn't be on something I took se- he's still trying to find ways to gave up six runs in the first to "He was the one who hit the team that won riously before, but I improve at the plate. put themselves in a huge hole. well," Poock said. "Kept us go- the Northern Sim got in with a good -So far, so good this season: WSU was able to claw back ing for the weekend." Intercollegiate group of guys and hit Brabender is hitting .417 with a and win the game 9-8. WSU (7-6, 2-2) has a non- Conference tour- the weights hard." slugging percentage of .750. "The guys just hung in there conference game against Min- nament last season Brabender said he "I want to keep my average and got back in the game as we nesota-Duluth tomorrow at and a team pro- considered himself a above .300 this season," he went along," Poock said. home and four games this jected to contend contact hitter before, said. "I would also like to cut The finale was not a happy weekend against Northern for the conference Bribe nder but with the added down the number of strikeouts ending for WSU, once again State, which doesn't have an title this season. muscle mass he has I had last season as well." watching the Mustangs take an NSIC win this season. The key to Brabender's suc- gained this season, he has seen Brabender's play this year cess is simple: Work hard, play some more pop at the plate. has gotten him more playing N•.:4;, \*K` hard and get results. "I have seen a big improve- time and instilled some confi- • Brabender doesn't start, but ment on my hitting," he said. dence in his coach. will step up when called upon. "I'm able to hit some gaps "I have no problem putting Off-Campus Housing On March 6, WSU played now." him out there in any situation," for Next Year (6/08-5/09) North Dakota, and Brabender WSU coach Kyle Poock said Poock said. was put in as a defensive re- he likes the effort Brabender WSU took on conference • Best Quality and Service in Winona placement in the later innings brings to the Warriors. foe Southwest Minnesota State • Office across from Sheehan Hall and Za Za's of a tight battle. "He is one guy that works at the Metrodome last weekend • Winona's Original "Alumnus-Owned" Housing With two runners on and one his butt off for you," Poock in a four-game series. out, Brabender delivered a two- said. "He has the strength and The first game featured WinonaStudentHousing.com All Sizes run double. speed, but also works hard on NSIC preseason pitcher of the and Prices! "I knew I had to put the ball top of that." year Bryan Ruff, who did not 507.454.4444 in play," Brabender said. "I With his offense improving, disappoint, allowing no earned couldn't strike out and leave Brabender is still looking for runs on just one hit, while strik- 4 the guys hanging because we ways to improve his already ing out seven and walking one Warrior Briefs: WSU golf teams look to continue fall success

By WINONAN staff ishing 31 strokes ahead of sec- Loeffler and Jeff Porter finished with a 319-359 loss to Cal State Women's tennis ond-place Bemidji State. second, third and fourth behind Northridge on March 5. The Winona State Univer- WSU sophomore l3rady Strangstalien in the champion- The Warriors, who are four The Winona State University sity men's golf team will open Strangstalien shot ships, each earning strokes out of second place women's tennis team lost 5-4 at the spring season Sunday and a 140 (68-72) all-conference hon- and 40 behind first-place Up- Upper Iowa on Friday. Monday at the Wayne State and became the ors. per Iowa, will compete in the Amanda. Asche won a tie- (Neb.) Invitational. first golfer since The WSU wom- Wayne State Invitational on breaker in No. 3 singles, and The Warriors, ranked No. 29 WSU's Dick Jones en's golfteam, which Sunday and Monday. Heather Pierce (No. 1) and Er- in the Golf World/Nike Golf in 1964-65 to win stands in third place The Warriors are led by ju- ika Richae (No. 6) also earned NCAA Division II coaches' back-to-back con- after the fall portion nior Megan Placko, who fin- wins for WSU (5-11). poll, won their fifth straight ference titles. of the NSIC cham- ished the NSIC championships Pierce and Mary Hesterman Northern Sun. Intercollegiate WSU's John pionships, opened in second place with a 10-over- picked up WSU's lone win in Conference title in the fall, fin- Anderson, Kevin Placko the spring season par 154. doubles play. Sports 11 WSU advances to third straight Elite Eight Warriors will face top-ranked and undefeated Grand Valley State tonight Matt Huss 61 victory over Virginia Union Errol Frails stole Quincy Hen- WINONAN in the national championship derson's ensuing inbounds pass game. The win capped an im- and dished it to Atkinson, who Here we go again. probable run in which the War- hit a hanging layup while being After defeating Northern riors executed furious second- fouled by two WSU defenders State 68-60 on March 18 to half rallies in four of their five with 22 seconds remaining. claim its third consecutive games en route to the title tilt, Atkinson's free throw at- North Central Region champi- including an unforgettable 74- tempt, however, fell short, onship, the Winona State Uni- 71 victory over MSU-Mankato and WSU's Jonte Flowers was versity men's basketball team at McCown Gymnasium, in fouled upon corralling the re- will make its third consecutive which Zellmann led WSU back bound. Flowers missed the appearance in the NCAA Divi- from a 16-point deficit with first free throw badly, and then sion II Elite Eight tonight. 8:08 remaining. swished the second to put WSU The third-ranked Warriors It's likely that few believed up 75-73 with 19 seconds left. (35-1) will face unbeaten and such an amazing run could ever Atkinson dribbled calmly top-ranked Grand Valley State be duplicated, and that it would down the court, got a screen at (Mich.) at 5 p.m. at the Mass- be a while before another play- the top of the key and blew by Mutual Center in Springfield, er matched the heroics of David Henderson before hitting a re- Mass. Zellmann en route to an NCAA verse layup to tie the score with The setting, circumstances tournament championship. just under eight seconds remain- and opponent are not unfamil- Enter Anthony Atkinson. ing. Malvik took the inbounds iar for WSU. With WSU leading 74-67 and pass and raced up the court, but "A lot of these guys have on the verge of its 58th straight Barton's Bobby Buffaloe flew been through it," WSU coach win and second consecutive in, stole the ball from behind Mike Leaf said. national champion- and passed it ahead to Atkin- "I think experi- ship, Barton's light- son, who released the ball from ence does come ning-quick guard his fingertips with one-tenth into play. I think if scored 10 points in of a second remaining on the you're a first-timer, the final 45 seconds clock for the game-winning la- it's a little over- to lead the Bulldogs yup, giving Barton the national whelming." to a 77-75 victory. title and earning him Zellmann- The Warriors Atkinson started like fame on the Barton campus Fred Schulze/WINONAN have been through the run on a layup and an ESPY award. WSU senior guard Jonte Flowers had 33 points and four a lot at the Mass- with 38 seconds The Warriors haven't for- steals to lead the Warriors over Northern State in the North Central Region championship game. Mutual Center over Sm ith left, and WSU's gotten, and WSU's win over the past two years, Zach Malvik was Northern State last week may experiencing both overwhelm- fouled immediately. The senior have served as a reminder. tional championship game most outstanding player in ing highs and lows. point guard missed the front With less than a minute re- when I missed that free throw 2006. "We didn't dwell too Two years ago yesterday, Da- end of a 1-and-1 with 35 sec- maining in the loss to Barton, against Barton," Flowers said negatively on last year; we just vid Zellmann scored 26 points onds remaining, and Atkinson the WSU fans who made the after the game. used it as motivation." on 8-of-18 shooting from the responded with a short jump- trip began .a "sea-son's o-ver" As they head back to the And a learning experience. field and 7-of-15 from beyond er 10 seconds later to cut the chant = a taunt that had be- scene of the last year's crime "(The Barton game) kind of the arc to lead WSU to a 73- deficit to three points. Barton's come the norm over WSU's at the MassMutual Center, the played hand-in-hand with the postseason run. Last week, dur- Warriors are determined not to whole season last year. We'd ing a Wolves timeout with 57 let it happen again. get ahead in games, but we'd No making; t e trip to . Springfield? Don't worry, let teams back in games — that Every. ame of the Elite Eight will be televised seconds left and the Warriors "Obviously, last year was leading 60-54, the WSU band disappointing, so there's more was happening the whole year," of a revenge factor and a little WSU junior guard Curtrel Rob- Today's; national quarterfinal games will be played "Hit the Road, Jack." more motivation to prove to ev- inson said. "I think that's defi- streamed live on NCAASports.corn. Thursday's But Flowers saved them from erybody that we can win it and nitely going to differentiate this national semifinal games can be seen on the the same kind of embarrass- we can still be the best team team from last year's; if we get CBS College Sports iNetwork (formerly (:ST\/). ment, hitting 7 of 8 free throws in the final 54 seconds to seal in the nation and we can come that 10- or 15-point lead, we're the win. back from last year," said WSU not going to let anybody come The championship game, scheduled for 1:30 "I'll admit; all I could think senior center John Smith, who back or even get in range of p • m (CDT) Saturday, will air nationally on CBS. about was last year in the na- was named the Elite Eight's coming back." 18 Sports WSU, however, is not the consecutive Great Lakes Re- 24 of their 36 opponents this field-goal percentage (50.5). ing to be a hell of a ballgame." only team looking to bounce gion title. season under 55 points, includ- It's possible that, for the first It's not like being the under- back from a shocking loss The matchup between ing keeping 10 teams under 50 time since their improbable ti- dog is a bad thing. to Barton in last year's Elite GVSU and WSU again has points. tle run in 2006, the Warriors are "(In 2006) we were under- Eight. sparked debate over whether or In their first two games of actually the underdogs. dogs, and it was our first time Grand Valley State was not teams should be re-seeded the season, at the Disney Tip- "They're undefeated and we out there, and we notched a eliminated in the quarterfinals upon reaching the Elite Eight. Off Classic, an invitational in have a loss," Leaf said. "But we bunch of wins that season and when Atkinson hit a 30-footer Last season, the top-ranked which the Warriors also partici- don't look at it from that stand- just kept rolling and rolling," at the buzzer in overtime to and undefeated Warriors met pated, the Lakers beat Colum- point. We've watched film; Leaf said. "Last year, unfortu- give Barton an 83-81 victory. undefeated Bentley in the quar- bus State 83-71 and Stonehill we've seen them; the players nately, we lost in the champi- The Lakers (36-0) haven't terfinals. Bentley (33-0) is back 76-72. Since then, they haven't have seen them; we saw them onship game. But it's a whole lost since, including an 85-82 this season and on the same allowed 70 points in a game. play down at Disney. We're fa- new ballgame. You're going double-overtime victory over side of the bracket as WSU. GVSU isn't just about de- miliar with what they do, so it's out there, there's eight teams Michigan State in an exhibition GVSU leads the nation in fense, however. It ranks second just two very good basketball left in the country, and this is game Nov. 2, breaking a pro- both scoring defense (53.9) and nationally in scoring margin teams going head to head. where you want to play your gram record for single-season field-goal percentage defense (21.1), fifth in 3-point shooting "Underdog or favorite, we best basketball. We're injury- wins en route to their second (36.1). The Lakers have held percentage (41.8) and llth in match up well together. It's go- free and ready to go." 2008 NCAA Division II Elite Eight Bracket Breakdown Augusta St. (25-6) No. 10 NABC; No. 2 seed South Atlantic Bentley (33-0) T-No. 1 NABC; No. 1 seed Northeast Players to Watch: SO F Ben Madgen (16.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.8 apg); SR F Tyrekus Players to Watch: SO G Jason Westrol (15 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 51.5% FG); SR G Yu- Bowman (19.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg); JR C Garret Siler (14.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.6 bpg). suf Abdul-Ali (11.8 ppg; 4 rpg, 3.9 apg); SR F Nate Fritsch (13 ppg, 51.8% FG).

NOTES: Making second straight appearance in NCAA tournament and fourth in NOTES: Making fifth tourney appearance in past seven years.... First DII team past eight years.... First appearance in the Elite Eight.... Eliminated by Wingate to go to Elite Eight with an undefeated record in back-to-back seasons.... Set pro- (N.C.) 79-78 in second round last year.... Return all five starters from last year's gram record for single-season wins.... Third 30-win season in past four years.... team.... Ranked 18th nationally in blocks per game (4.7).... Bowman was named Lost 64-51 to WSU in first round of Elite Eight last year.... Return four starters the Peach Belt Conference co-player of the year and was selected to the South At- 11 a.m. 7:30 p.m. from last year's team (32-1).... Ranked fifth in scoring margin (16.4), sixth in lantic Region first team. Bowman was the PBC player of the year last season.... free-throw percentage (76.6), ninth in both scoring defense (61.2) and field-goal Siler ranks No. 1 nationally in field-goal percentage (76.6) and 10th in blocks per percentage defense (39).... Campus located just 82 miles and an hour and a half game (2.7).... 2-1 vs. current NABC top 25. from Springfield.... Did not play a team ranked in the current NABC top 25.

Central Okla. (28 - 5) No. 21 NABC; No. 3 seed South Central North Alabama (27 - 8) No. 17 NABC; No. 4 seed South Players to Watch: SR F Sam Belt (19 ppg, 7.7 rpg); SO G Eric Cazenave (10.7 Players to Watch: SR G Casey Holt (17.8 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 54.3% FG); JR G Kenny ppg, 2.8 apg); FR F Michael Sosanya (10.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 52.4% FG). Johnson (13.6 ppg, 5.3 apg); SR G Quinn Beckwith (11.5 ppg, 42.7% 3s).

NOTES: Making fourth tourney appearance in past six years.... Second trip to NOTES: Making 12th tourney appearance and first since 2006.... Making eighth Semifinal Semifinal Elite Eight and first since 1992.... On a nine-game winning streak.... Won 19 of appearance in Elite Eight and first in 12 years.... Won 12 of past 13 games.... Dur- past 20.... Set program record for single-season wins.... Nine players average 13- 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ing the regular season played eight teams that made the tourney, going 3-5.... Lost plus minutes.... Ranked 19th in scoring offense (83.3).... Average 25 3-pointers 88-82 to WSU on Nov. 9 at Disney Tip-Off Classic.... Holt's three-point play with per game.... Belt, a transfer from Tulsa, was named the Lone Star Conference 21 seconds left gave the Lions a 72-71 win over Christian Brothers in the first North POY and was an all-South Central Region first-team selection.... Cazenave National Championship round, capping a comeback from six points down with 1:24 left.... Trailed Oua- bit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining to give the Bronchos a 77-76 win over 1:30 p.m. chita Baptist by seven points with 1:54 left before a Beckwith 3 with 14 seconds Tarleton State in the regional title game.... 2-2 vs. current NABC top 25. CBS left forced OT. UNA won 99-93.... 1-1 vs. current NABC top 25.

(36-0) T-No. 1 NABC; No. 1 seed Great Lakes Alaska-Anchorage (28 - 5) No. 4 NABC; No. 1. seed West Grand Valley St.

Players to Watch: SR G Luke Cooper (7.8 ppg, 9 apg); SR F Carl Arts (18.5 Players to Watch: SR C Callistus Eziukwu (15.6 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 62.5% FG); SR ppg, 8 rpg); SR F McCade Olsen (15.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 55% FG). G Jason Jamerson (14.6 ppg, 45% 3s); JR G Pete Trammell (10.5 ppg, 49.8% 3s).

NOTES: Making third straight appearance in tourney.... Ranked fourth in 3- NOTES: Making eighth tourney appearance and second straight in Elite Eight.... point shooting percentage (41.9), fifth in scoring defense (60.4), eighth in scoring Set a program record for single-season wins.... One win shy of setting an all-time margin (13.9), 10th in free-throw percentage (76), 16th in FG percentage (49.7).... 1:30 p.m. 5 p.m. DII record for single-season wins.... Ranked first nationally in both scoring Set program record for single-season wins.... Cooper ranks No. 1 in assists per defense (53.9) and field-goal percentage defense (36.1), second in scoring margin game (9.1) and No. 4 all-time in DII in career assists (869).... Senior guard Chris (21.1), fifth in 3-point field-goal percentage (41.8), 11th in field-goal percentage Bryant, a transfer from Drake, ranks No. 11 in 3-point shooting percentage (50.5).... Eziukwu ranks 15th nationally in field-goal percentage (62.5) and third (45.4).... Olsen made two free throws with 1.7 seconds left to give UAA a 56-55 all-time in DII in career blocks (326).... Jamerson ranks 12th nationally in 3-point win over Seattle Pacific in the second round.... 1-0 vs. current NABC top 25. shooting percentage (45).... 4-0 vs. current NABC top 25.

California (Pa.) (28 - 5) No. 9 NABC; No. 1 seed East Winona State (35 - 1) No. 3 NABC; No. 1 seed North Central Players to Watch: SR F Ron Banks (15.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 58.2% FG); SR C Players to Watch: SR C John Smith (17.7 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 52% FG); SR G Jonte Alioune Mbaye (12.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 58.4% FG); SR G Theron Colao (10.4 ppg, Flowers (17.2 ppg, 110 steals, 51.3% FG); SO G David Johnson (44.4% 3s). 2.8 rpg). NOTES: Making third straight appearance in Elite Eight.... Won 29 straight NOTES: Making 13th appearance in tourney, fourth in past six years and second games.... 95-5 over past 100 games.... Ranked first nationally in both scoring mar- consecutive.... Lost 82-72 to Millersville in second round last year.... Lost four gin (22.4) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.72), second in turnovers per game (10.2), starters from last season's team (24-7).... Making third appearance in Elite Eight fifth in blocks per game (6), eighth in scoring defense (61.2), 12th in field-goal and first since 1996, when the Vulcans lost 76-56 to Fort Hays State in the na- percentage defense (39.8), 14th in scoring offense (83.9).... Flowers ranks second tional semifinals.... On a six-game winning streak.... Won the Pennsylvania State nationally in steals per game (3.6).... Smith ranks ninth in blocks (2.9).... Junior Athletic Conference for the eighth time in the past 12 seasons.... Ranked No. 12 guard Travis Whipple ranks fourth in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.39) and freshman nationally in scoring defense (62.4).... 3-1 vs. current NABC top 25. All Times CDT guard Ben Fischer ranks fifth (3.35).... 7-0 vs. current NABC top 25. Sports 19 For the third c(57.5ecutive year, the Warriors are off to ringfield, Mass, for the NCAAINDivision II Elite Eight

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