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Wednesday, Jan, 19, 2011 Volume 89 Issue 13 International scams traced back to Winona State students

Brendan Moore Rosettastone.com, ultimately Winonan lost money when the real credit card owners filed complaints. Two Winona State University "The third party merchant students are currently under becomes a financial victim investigation by the federal and the true owner of the government. stolen credit card becomes an An affidavit written identity theft victim," states the by Homeland Security affidavit. Investigation Special Agent However, Vo and Van have Daniel Schwarz stated that not been brought up on any Winona State foreign exchange criminal charges at this time. students, Tram Vo and Khoi Currently both Vo and Van are Van, are associated with a enrolled in classes at Winona number of PayPal accounts, State. That could change if they which were opened using are brought up on charges. stolen identities. Specifically, When they entered the according to the affidavit Vo country both were admitted on and Van had control of more Fl student visas, which requires than 360 PayPal accounts and them to be full-time students more than 180 eBay accounts, who work only through on- from which they together campus, work-study programs. received more than $1,247,000 As stated in the affidavit, they in illicit funds. may have broken the terms of "Both Vo and Van are their student visa. associated with numerous "Vo and Van are suspected PayPal accounts that were of violating their F 1 student opened with stolen identities," visa requirements, through stated the affidavit. their involvement in this Brad Farrell/Winonan With these accounts Vo fraud scheme and operating Two Winona State foreign exchange students, Tram Vo and Khoi Van are associated with a and Van are suspected of an unlicensed money transfer number of PayPal accounts, which were opened using stolen identities. selling merchandise that business while attending the was purchased with stolen Winona University in Winona, of Academic Affairs Sally information since November, in the paper," said Johnstone. credit card information. As Minnesota," states the affidavit. Johnstone confirmed that 2010. However, Johnstone said Winona State also conducted a result of the merchandise Tram Vo could not be Winona State has been she has no other knowledge its own internal investigation being purchased with stolen reached for comment and Khoi collaborating with the federal about the government's because of the credit card information, the Van declined requests for an investigators. Supplying investigation. poss companies, which include interview. Homeland Security and other "We knew as much as we read .com, Apple.com and Winona State Vice President government agencies with See SCAM, pg. 6 Sports ------Aleeza Saande Black Swan A split weeken remembered worth movie for Warrior ticket price basketball 1991-2011 teams

(507) 457-5520 [email protected] Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Craigslist brothel discovered at Winona motel Jo Harren Owatonna, Minn., called through stacks of books. a medium that is too large Winonan Heather Jo Sorum, 28, of Communication is made to regulate," Winona State Winona at different times to convenient through the push criminal justice major Jon Winona State University meet her in Winona at the of a button on e-mail and Clark said. "I would say that students returned to campus Sterling Motel. Both men Facebook accounts. there is possibly a correlation from winter break to news of agreed to paying for sex. Meanwhile, government between the ability to a brothel right in their own When police confronted officials and investigative advertise one's body and the backyard, so to speak. Sorum and told her they fields have increasing increase of crime/prostitution The Southeast Minnesota were conducting a sting, demand for hunting crime rates." Narcotics and Gang Taskforce she cooperated in the through online sources. Both Davy and Schallau and the Winona County Rural investigation. Categories on Backpage. were cited for misdemeanor Crime Unit staged a sting on The website, like com such as "adult escorts" soliciting prostitution and the Sterling Motel of Winona Craigslist, has a series of and "strippers and strip Sorum was charged with on Dec 1. after an undercover classified advertisements clubs" display what the misdemeanor prostitution. police officer answered an that have been criticized for Internet has made possible All three faced trials earlier online advertisement on prostitution advertising. through the years. this month. Backpage.com . -Craigslist has been under Virtually anything can be "It was pretty blatant that it scrutiny for such services in purchased online whether it's was advertising sex," Deputy the past and have removed schoolbooks or electronics. Police Chief Tom Williams categories on its database as Services presented by such told the Winona Daily News. a result. websites as Backpage.com The article was located on College students today and Craigslist bring on a the site's Rochester link. take the ability to research whole new category. Thomas Paul Davy, 26, of online from home for granted "I think that the Internet Hokah, Minn., and Anthony over the hassle of going to has always had an 'anything Contact Jo at Michael Schallau, 38, of the library and searching goes' quality to it, as it is [email protected]

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Textbook rental arrives at Winona State Bookstore Chelsea Filipovich challenges with the program. Winonan Down to the finite detail of printing "Rent" tags for the As one of the busiest weeks shelved books, the "labor of the year, the place buzzed intensive, ongoing process" with students searching for was ready for students to test, textbooks to prepare their Krause said. schedules for the spring One particular issue held semester; the Winona State Student Senate's curiosity. The University Bookstore was question: Would Winona State packed. University students get paid Something, however, made back for the textbook once they the atmosphere a bit different rented it? than previous semesters, and As Krause responded, "If that something was textbook you rent a tux, you don't get avv,Immtmm rentals. the money back." Although ,,mmwm**mg: This spring marks the pilot textbooks are far from tuxedo program for Winona State rentals, the metaphor rebukes University's textbook rental the payment myth students process. have believed to be true. "This is a benefit that Chris Brignull, student students have asked for," said senate president, said students Booksore Director Karen think they are able to rent as Krause, who has beekstore well as sell books back to the working persistently with bookstore. Once the rental the Winona State University fee is paid however, students Student Senate to organize the must return the textbook to program's debut. the bookstore with readable Dec. 1, 2010 marked markings and highlighting. Chelsea Filipovich/Winonan Student Senate's invitation The greatest benefit of the This spring marks the pilot program for Winona State University's textbook rental process. to Krause as a guest speaker. rental program, Brignull said, She highlighted the birth of is this being one significant help the student body, he said. spoken to faculty members to get books cheaper and to the rental process at Winona way to help students' request "They want to work out the of Winona State in order to have other options than just the State. Issues such as software for cheaper books. He said it kinks." support them in early textbook store," said Ginny Otto, junior decisions, textbook return also reduces the myth that the Other projects student senate request submissions. at Winona State University. dates, and rental agreements bookstore is evil. has recognized in response If faculty put their requests The bookstore, however, were discussed. Krause gave It is important to note that to creating cheaper textbook in on time, Brignull said, the makes valiant efforts to support the Senate "mock" copies of 100 percent of all bookstore options for students are to bookstore can order the books the students. the pilot rental agreement in profits contribute to Winona reduce the processing fees on far enough in advance that "We are here forthe students," order to demonstrate the depth State scholarships and campus student accounts, as well as to the cost of the book is normal said Krause. "We thank the of the project. improvements. encourage timely submission instead of the tardy, inflated student body for the support, After meeting with Student "We need to keep our of faculty requisitions. Student price. "This is one of the patience, understanding, and Senate, the process was students as customers," states senate has challenged the easiest prevention methods for cooperation [in regards to the underway. Nebraska Book Krause. "This is a community processing fee in order to cut bookstore prices," he said. rental process]." Company has sponsored of learners and the learners are the 15 dollars students pay in Another method encouraged the bookstore in recycling the students." order to access their accounts by Winona State is the online the rental textbooks. Along Brignull also noted how as a payment method. student book trade, which with working diligently with cooperative the bookstore Although this improvement students know little about. Nebraska Book Company, has been in the process. It is has been noted but not directly Because it is a local website, Contact Chelsea Krause mentioned other receptive, able and willing to addressed yet, Senate has "It gives students the option [email protected] FINGALL HALL Student Housing ADVERTISE HERE! 3-4-5 Bedroom Houses Privately owned Student Housing Close to WSU Looking for Housing near Winona State University?? Heat included 3 Bedroom Apartment Fingall Hall is 1 minute from WSU campus Contact Ali at [email protected] All utitlities included Has A/C Save money and Save time for information 507-454-4936 Contact us at 507-452-4637 Email [email protected] 507-458-5699 \so www.fingallhall.com . News • 5

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Continued from pg. 1 SCAM Security Incidents at Winona State University possibility that university returned. resources, such as university "We know that the students January 10: issued laptops, may have been in question did not have access At 1:10 p.m. a student reported that he left his laptop in Somsen Hall and when he returned the used for inappropriate purposes. to any privileged university computer was missing. The computer was eventually located. "We went forth and had to do information or records," said our own investigation because Gores. At 8:55.p.m. a WSU Van was involved in a property damage accident at the intersection of Mark & Main St., matter was referred to law enforcement and Risk Management. of our obligation to protect Winona State's internal state property and resources," investigation further determined January 14: said Winona State Student that there was no misuse of At 12:48 a.m. Security and Winona Police responded to Sheehan Hall for a medical. Matter was Life and Development Vice university resources. referred to law enforcement and Residence Life. President Connie Gores. "Each "We will reopen our investigation is specific to the investigation if there are further At 8:55 p.m. Security cited several students for an alcohol violation in Lourdes. Referred to the individual circumstances of the developments," Gores said. Hall Director. situation." January 15: The internal investigation, At 1:45 a.m. several students contacted Security concerned about an intoxicated student in the led by Winona State legal Quad. Security arrived and referred the matter to Residence Life. analyst Lori Mikl, interviewed both Vo and Van in addition to examining university records relating to them. Also as part FASTENAL of the investigation, university FINGALL HALL officials worked closely with Now Hiring Privately owned Student Housing Winona State Information PT Programmers/ Paid Looking for Housing near Winona State University?? Technology Services. internships Fingall Hall is 1 minute from WSU campus According to Gores, both Vo Contact: and Van's laptops were taken [email protected] if Save money and Save time into university custody for Contact Brendan at interested examination, which were later [email protected] Contact us at 507-452-4637 Email [email protected] www.fingallhall.com

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College Students Parenting Group Mid West Fest presents: Learning Club: Storytelling Trapper Schoepp and the Shades Group Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Place: WSU Children's Center Time 9:30 p.m. Timer 1 p.m. Contact: 507-457-2300 Place: Eds (no name) Bar Place: Winona County History Center

Cotter School One Act Play Root River State Trail Open President of Great Clips to House speak at SMU Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Cotter School Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Time: 3:30 p.m. Place: La Crescent Place: Salvi Lecture Hall Contact: Suzanne Rhees Saint Mary's University 651-259-5586 Contact: 507-457-6978

Underground Food and Film Women's Basketball Game Men's Basketball Game vs. Wayne State College vs. Wayne State College Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Place: Bub's Brewing Company Time 6 p.m. Time:8 p.m. Contact: 507-457-3121 Place: McCown Gym Place: McCown Gym Contact: Winona State Athletics Contact: Winona State Athletics 800-342-5978 800-342-5978

C Moving Makes A Difference! Ecumenical Prayer March for Life/ Workshop Service for Life L Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. C Place: Performing Arts Center Place: Cathedral of the tr) Contact: Marybeth Lenhardt Sacred Heart 507-457-5250 Contact: 507-313-6880

Chanting and Dancing at Winona Arts Center Happy National Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Macintosh Computer Day! Place: Winona Arts Center

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Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 OPINION/EDITORIAL Family shares more than a last name Jo Harren Whether it's your "American duty for roughly the first 18 becomes a close companion have a family of our own. To Winonan Dream" of a family of four to years of our lives, we are out by the end of the semester continue the cycle and create five people and a dog, or a single into the real world, and friends after a few instructor-dictated that circle of belonging for the It's amazing how many mother struggling to support are suddenly included in the partnerships for projects. next generation. It's incredible, words can take on so many her children by working two realm of family. Roommates As we advance through life really. How one word, family, different meanings, with each full-time jobs and playing math become sisters; classmates and meet a special someone can be comparable to the circle of them being just as influential tutor, soccer coach, cook and become brothers. Even bosses who becomes your other of life. Life begins with family and important as the next. maid during her home life. and coworkers transform into half, so to speak, family and circles around to multiply To make this concept even This family goes on to raise moms, dads and in some cases, introductions are viewed as through the same concept but a stranger, many of us don't us, becoming of our foundation resident grandparents. a big step. Acceptance by the whole new version of the same realize the importance of such of values and beliefs. They Our core beliefs and values parents is like a special rite of word — family. words until we take a moment support us and can turn around face changes and adjustments passage saying, "You are good Our beliefs. Our values. Our or two to contemplate the to frustrate us in the blink of an to those that we are suddenly enough to be considered one of sense of belonging. The system implications presented by the eye. exposed to on a regular basis us." that will never fail to protect characters compiled in that The family bond is one that in absence of those we grew Regardless of how stubborn us and nurture our growth one word in front of us. Stories cannot be broken under any up with. Our support system or pig-headed we are, we tend spiritually, mentally, physically and memories flood our minds, circumstances, no matter how changes and sometimes to enter such relationships with and emotionally. Six letters. bringing on waves of emotions, poor the experiences and events disintegrates. the attitude of, "I like him/her Six individual little scribbles. both good and bad in nature. that play out. The same blood Occasionally we are and that is all that matters." That's what it all comes down The word that has me stuck that runs through our veins surprised by unexpected We all wish for that positive to — family. on memory lane this evening is are in those who share our last sources of camaraderie such feedback when the inevitable family. names as well as childhood as a classmate who never "Mom, Dad, this is so-and-so" We are all brought into this memories. said a word during lecture to approaches. Contact Jo at world by a family of sorts. After our family does its your knowledge but somehow Eventually, we all hope to [email protected] Guest view: Is prison really helping produce valuable society members?

The United States has the indicates that research shows correct themselves. This is many of you will realize the does work and that sometimes highest per capita prison that prison-based treatment is far from the truth. The reality need for a safer community it takes more than one time population in the world, effective because offenders is that many of these inmates and less money spent on through the system, but when approximately 701 per 100,000 "dry out" and establish a will be released back into the crime. Chemical dependency the offenders are serious of the national population, significant period of abstinence community with very few treatment can help do this. about change, most can make according to a Law and Human from drugs and alcohol prior services provided to them that I contacted each prison in significant change and become Behavior article in 2006. to beginning comprehensive will help prepare them to be Minnesota with questions productive members of society. Ninety percent of Minnesota programming. successful citizens. regarding their chemical I also contacted some inmates are diagnosed So it only seems natural Another sad reality is that dependency programming. I correctional officers in the as chemically abusive or that those 90 percent of many of these inmates will end heard back from one of them. Minnesota state prisons and dependent, one of the most Minnesota inmates who are up back in prison because of The gentleman was quick asked them what they thought significant factors in criminal diagnosed as chemically crimes committed while back to respond to my questions as the most important message was behavior, stated by the abusive or dependent would in society. I explained to him that I was to pass onto the public in regards Minnesota Department of be given chemical dependency One of the most beneficial working on an advocacy project to chemical dependency issues Corrections. treatment. The sad fact is that services that could be provided to help people realize the need in prison. The overwhelming Fourty-one percent of US these services are not given to would be chemical dependency for chemical dependency response was that drug and federal prisoners released in everyone for the simple fact treatment. treatment in all prisons. alcohol problems can happen 1987 were rearrested or had that they are not even available. Now I know you will Days later I heard back from to anyone, no matter their age, their parole revoked within Chemical Dependency say, "Why spend money on him with a request to disregard race, or gender and that people three years, statistics released treatment is not available to prisoners?" Well, let me fill any responses he had given me can and do want to change. by the Law and Human inmates in a maximum security you in on this little tidbit: and that someone else would This is my simple message to Behavior information. prison in Minnesota and For every dollar spent on be in contact with me to give you: People can and do change. An evaluation found that although they are available in drug and alcohol treatment in me better information. This For this to happen, they need to successful participation in other Minnesota prisons, there prison the public saves seven was weeks ago and I have yet be given that outlet for change. Minnesota's Department are not near enough chemical dollars through reduced crime to hear from that someone The CD treatment in prison is of Corrections Chemical dependency beds for those according to the Minnesota else. I did ask this gentleman that outlet for so many inmates. Dependency programs seeking services. Department of Corrections. to answer one more question: A study of 391 men in prison effectively reduces recidivism I think we as a culture Even if you don't think If he were to publicly advocate who admitted using illicit drugs by 23 percent. have this misconception that prisoners deserve the right to for the inmates in regards to regularly or abused alcohol or The Minnesota Department people will go to prison and have chemical dependency treatment, what would he do? of Corrections in 2009 magically their problems will treatment, I surely think that He responded that treatment See PRISON, pg. 9 8 • OpinimilEditorial A dream tha oes both wa s Michael Rowland weeks and I began to woncTer desperate e-mail I have sent in you've respected or so lon Winonan if I would ever find out the my entire life,typos included: laugh at them. It's also surre meaning of that e-mail. I only "Hi are you texting me? Phone to have someone you've alway "Don't meet your heroes" is told a few very close friends doesn't work here. I am 4th looked up to be forced to loo how the saying goes, I believe. about the incident, fearing that row, brown hair tll guy glasses. up to you. I began to see that Our idols can never live up to I would jinx it if I let it spread. I hope the you are texting me." though he was much older tha the idealized fantasy version of The shows were so very far And a few minutes after I I was and far shorter, River themselves that reside in our away after all, on Jan. 7 and 8. sent that, an asian angel walked shared the same enthusias minds. Finally getting a chance I decided to buckle down and to the pit and handed me two for music that I did. After to meet a famous musician will focus on my finals. Christmas stickers. They were aftershow while I was really just talkin only serve as a reminder that marched through New Year's passes. I would owe this woman to another avid music listener the bond you've felt with them Eve and I could feel panic for the rest of my life. The realization made me qui since you were young was a setting in. I e-mailed Cuomo's After the show ended, my happy. lie fabricated by catchy chord assistant with my phone mom and I were led upstairs to He asked us pensively if w progressions and yearning number "in case she needed to a balcony high above the stage. would be seeing tomorrow' guitar solos. reach me." This was where the magic was show and was relieved whe Yes, for most of us, the only As I sat at the Hard Rock going to happen. I told my mom we said that we would. "Cool way we can dream of meeting Hotel in Chicago, I meditated not to expect too much and that cool. The second show's alway our musical heroes is at an in front of the mirror (in which, Rivers might not even show up. better. I don't know why." autograph signing or some other Robert Plant's legendary mug Secretly, I was talking to replied that it was becaus similarly canned promotional was engraved). myself as well. Moments after they play "The Greatest Ma event. At best you'll exchange It slowly dawned on me I said this, Rivers walked out That Ever Lived" on night two idle pleasantries, thank them that I needed to let this go. of the dressing room still in his Rivers smiled and agreed. for "insert album here" and bid My usefulness to the band "Blue Album" — based stage found myself describing why i them an awkward adieu. But had almost certainly passed in clothes, hair freshly ruffled and was one of my favorite Cuom that's not always the case. What the months since November. sweaty. songs and ended up ending m if your musical hero wanted to When I got to the Aragon, I was I sat and waited as he talked rant by saying the song had " meet you? expecting a good rock show to who I can only suspect were feeling of chaotic majes In November, I received a and nothing else. friends and family. When he Rivers' smile had turned int cryptic message in my inbox. As my mom and I got was done, I approached him an open-mouth grin at thi ' "Are you going to tonight's accustomed to our spots in the pit and introduced myself with point. He was looking at me as shows?" I quickly recognized and as we suffered through the my forum name. He repeated if he was proud and repeated the e-mail address as belonging opening act,, I it, shook my hand and a grin "Chaotic majesty... that's You're going to to the assistant of my favorite checked my phone to see if I stretched onto his face. It was great!" need the experience. singer/songwriter, Rivers had any messages from friends completely insane, but he As we were getting ready to Even if you're an Cuomo. I would not be at the or family. I had one from an looked as happy to meet me as leave, Rivers extended his hand inquisitive, ruthless, down-and-dirty re- band's shows that night and the unidentified number with the I was to meet him. out towards me for the second porter... following night because they text "Are you at the Aragon?" The unthinkable was time. As I shook it, he said were in Los Angeles. I kept my followed by another text five happening. I was having "Thank you so much for all ...you're still going composure, calmly telling her minutes later which simply read an honest-to-goodness your support." All I could think need clips. that I would be seeing Cuomo "MICHAEL!" Whoever this conversation with the man of to say back was "Thank and his band of misfit alt- was, it, was urgent. My mind who wrote some of my favorite you." The second show really Start here. rockers in Chicago on Jan. 7. jumped to only one justifiable music ever. For a half an hour was better. Meeting my hero The Winonan is She had more questions for me: conclusion. or so, we ran through various hadn't diminished his mythos looking for reporters. "GA or VIP? What is your real However, my phone was not topics. The strangest thing of all for me one bit. Apply in the name?" I supplied her with the sending messages. I borrowed was that he would sometimes Winonan office in humbly requested information my mom's blackberry and ask me my thoughts about the lower hypen of Kryzsko Commons. and with that it seemed as if she e-mailed the assistant, my certain topics. was out of my life forever. hands quivering and my eyes It's an amazing feeling to Contact Michael at Days dutifully evolved into wide in fear. I sent her the most make jokes and have someone AiRowland 1 [email protected] PRISON Continued from pg. 8 were dependent on it found money. The sad fact is that beds to these facilities, the spending this money on those simple;:spend the money up that 244 of these men wanted if we wanted to provide annually estimated cost would inmates that are later released front for a valuable program. help for their drug and alcohol Chemical Dependency services be $1.3 million. This sounds who have a better chance to Proactive not reactive! problems according to the to all of those who need it in the like a lot of money, but I look commit crimes. Our money British Medical Journal. Minnesota prison setting, we at it this way: If we aren't is then spent on recovering The need and want is there would need an additional 1,200 spending this money on CD from those crimes and housing but the programming is not. primary chemical dependency programs for inmates while prisoners yet again. To me, Contact Katie Bernard at The final kicker here is treatment beds. To add 100 they are in prison, we are the solution seems pretty [email protected] Opinion/Editorial •

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT oBv h 8

Amy Brinkman Hormel CEO, visited Winona Winonan State and discussed his experiences at Hormel at a The year 2010 was defined lecture hosted by the College by varied events and numerous of Business. Knowlton cited Life" on campus in honor of the - The Winona State women's April 12-16 - The third annual changes to the Winona State innovation and persistence as professor. track and field team finished Bike Week promoted the use of University campus and keys to Hormel's successful Feb. 4 - Thirty-three Fifth at the NSIC championship. bicycles in the community. community. Let's take a look history. photographs taken by Winona March 18 - UPAC hosted April 17-18 - Winona State back at the some of the year's Jan. 29 - Winona State and State students were featured its second-annual Comedy tennis player Heather Pierce highlights, originally covered Saint Mary's students united in the Student Photography Festival. Performers included won her 100th and 101st by the staff of the Winonan in for "A Confluence of Voices," Showcase at the Winona Arts Bobby Miyamoto, Geoff Keith collegiate matches. 2010: a poetry reading co-hosted by Center. and Jared Logan. Winona State was named Winter Break - Sixty-five former Poet Laureate of Winona Feb. 5 - Student Senate March 24 - Student Senate a top green university in The Purple Pass scanners were Jim Armstrong, a Winona announced that as of Feb. 5, passed a motion to raise student Princeton Review's "Guide to installed on vending machines State English professor, and campus clubs and organizations tuition by four percent. 286 Green Colleges." on campus. The new technology the current Poet Laureate and could no longer request funding March 25-26 - Kao Kalia April 18 - Motion City would allow students who Saint Mary's instructor Ken for the year. The approximately Yang, author of the common Soundtrack performed on have Purple Pass accounts to McCullough. $170,000 available to the book "The Latehomecomer" campus for UPAC's annual purchase beverages and snacks Jan. 30 - In a meet at Student Activities Fund visited campus to discuss the spring concert. from vending machines using Minnesota State University Committee was already book and Hmong culture. April 23-25 - The music their IDs alone. Mankato, the 4x400 meter designated for specific clubs March 27 - Warrior baseball department celebrated its January - Winona State relay team of the Winona and club events. Head Coach Kyle Poock annual Gala Weekend which launched a new website that State women's track and field - Winona City Council earned his 200th win when the included performances from continues to evolve from team broke the Winona State members approved the Warriors defeated University of the Jazz Ensemble, Concert students' and other users' school record by more than introduction of the Social Host Minnesota Crookston 16-2. and Women's Choirs, Chamber feedback. five seconds. In doing so, the Ordinance which holds the host March 31 - Craig Culver, Orchestra and Symphonic • Jan. 27 - Winona State's team set a provisional national of any event where underage the co-founder and CEO of Wind Ensemble. Mass Communication qualifying mark of 3:54.24. consumption occurs criminally Culver's restaurants, visited April 30 - The 40th edition of department held a launch party Feb. 3 - David Essar, liable. campus to speak to students on Satori, Winona State's literary for Winona360, a unique form Winona State professor of Feb. 10 - In the Student his experiences developing and magazine, was released with of web-based journalism in microbiology passed away. Activities Center, students growing the popular franchised contributions from 24 student which the community can On Feb. 18, students, faculty, participated in a Chinese restaurant among tough writers. participate. family and friends of Essar New Year celebration, which competition. Richard Knowlton, former attended a "Celebration of included traditional dances, April 1 - Winona students Look out for, "Piecing informational presentations participated in 2010 Census Together a Year: 2010, Part II" and food. Day. Filling out census forms coming in the Jan. 26 issue! Feb. 15 - Residence Hall provides the government with FINGALL HALL Association hosted the Alcohol data used to allocate important Privately owned Student Housing Olympics to promote alcohol resources throughout the state Looking for Housing near Winona State University?? awareness and prevention. and country. Feb. 27 - Fingal! Hall is 1 minute from WSU campus Thirty performaning - Ralph Townsend was named arts students participated in the new Dean of the College of Save money and Save time a 24-hour theater marathon Liberal Arts, effective July 1. in which they completed the April 9-10 - The Department Contact us at 507-452-4637 Email [email protected] entire theatre process including of Theatre and Dance presented www.fingallhall.com writing scripts, building sets "Alice in Wonderland" in a Contact Amy at and performing, all in 24 hours. children's theatre performance. 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Rachel Underbakke The band stated that its Winonan biggest goal for this disc was to not conform to a popular sound Cage the Elephant may not or look, and I believe they be a band you are familiar accomplished this. with right now, but it is a band There truly is something for I would highly recommend everyone on this album, and keeping an eye out for. they surely did not conform to Cage the Elephant is an a popular sound. American rock band from Though I personally would Bowling Green, Ky. love to hear any of these songs Vocalist Matthew Shultz, on the radio, I don't know of guitarist Brad Shultz and any mainstream radio stations drummer that most of these songs would originally formed a band be played on. called "Perfect Confusion" and The opening song, "Always released one self-titled album Something," is one of those under that name. songs I could not imagine Perfect Confusion broke up being played on a mainstream shortly after and formed Cage radio station. the Elephant by adding bassist The song starts off with a Daniel Tichenor and guitarist loud scream from , Lincoln Parish to the group. and it gets more weird from The self-titled debut album there. was released in 2009 and the Don't get me wrong, I enjoy band was seen as "saviors of the song, but it has a strong slacker funk-punk" thanks to psychedelic feel to it with the the hit "Ain't No Rest for the constant repeating chorus and Wicked." trippy music playing in the The band's debut album background. received mostly positive The sixth song on the disc, feedback because of the "Sell Yourself," is a strong ode ©Google album's psychedelic feel and to staying true to your identity, hard-hitting rock edge. despite all of the pressures from calming acoustic guitar. many different styles of music. to like their music. The band has spent the past the industry to change. Another song on the album The greatest thing about this This band was also featured year writing and recording its It is a fast paced, pounding that really stands out to me is album and about this band is on MTV this week as the Push next album, which dropped song with Matt Shultz yelling, "Saber tooth Tiger." that they aren't afraid to push Artist of the Week. Jan. 11, 2010, titled "Thank more than singing. The song starts off with the limits. Not only do I believe this You Happy Birthday." The yelling works for this a strong electric guitar, and This band doesn't put band will continue to grow and This album contains the same song because he makes it clear shortly after, Shultz's voice themselves into a certain genre evolve, but I believe they will psychedelic, rock sound that its what message he wants to get comes in. of music, and they don't allow play a large role in reshaping first album had, but it also has a across. The first half of the song has a other people to put them into mainstream music. slight alternative feel. There is an odd change from rock-grunge sound with heavy one either. The two albums have many "Sell Yourself' to the next song guitars and very strong vocals. I found that this was one similarities and differences. on the album, "Rubber Ball." Mid-way through, the of those CDs that you will be In an interview before a show This is a slow song with a song goes into a fairly slow listening to and think you are at the Boulder Theater, Matt constant acoustic guitar playing instrumental breakdown, and listening to a different artist Shultz said, "On the first record throughout. Shultz comes back in with after every song. I think I was really frustrated Shultz's voice is calm and screams before going back into All of the songs are unique in and angry at the world and sweet. the chorus. their own way. writing about its problems and The song sounds almost like This album has many Cage the Elephant does my frustrations with them, but a lullaby. different elements to it, which an incredible job of being on this record I realized I was It is a sweet mixture of makes it easy to see that Cage an extremely diverse band, Contact Rachel at part of the hypocrisy." Shultz's soft voice and the the Elephant was influenced by making it possible for everyone [email protected] Arts & Entertainment • 11 Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Winona History Center adds new exhibits Marcie Ratliff families to retired people," programs in the future. studying each quilt, finding out or flat harp, dolceola, or a zither Winonan said Jennifer Weaver, assistant "Everyone can enjoy the the story it has to tell. with a keyboard, an ocarina, or director at the museum. Many museum," Weaver said. "You can tell a lot from a clay instrument shaped like a A visit to the Winona County of the museum's patrons are Mary Nelson is a volunteer the fabrics and styles used," conch shell with finger holes on History Center offers an in- older, however, and this is who staffs the front desk at the Nelson said. all sides, and an autoharp. depth, fascinating look at the something Weaver would like museum. Weaver discussed her Another piece is the restored lives of people who made this to change. She thinks there is something favorite artifacts, including a 1884 Steinway piano. town what it is today, from the "We'd love to build more on for everyone at the History handmade copy of the original Recently deceased Winona Native American inhabitants younger people, getting them Center, including her own zoning map of Winona. county resident, Raphael of the bluffs, to the makers of excited about history," she said. specialty—quilts. Drafted in 1852 and Buskowiak, constructed one of Winona's first car. Weaver sees the museum "Our group meets in this registered in Washington, D.C., the more mysterious objects on "We get anywhere from offering more family-oriented building," she said. She enjoys the-map is the founding artifact display, a "chording machine," of this town. when he was 14 years old. Placards explain how the The machine is a strange town was initially going to be device, which looks like a named Montezuma, but the sawhorse with finger-like sticks founders decided on Winona of wood at keyboard height. because they liked the story "He wanted to play his behind it. trumpet and the piano at the "It's a document these men same time," said Weaver. pored over to make this town," Sure enough, Buskowiak's Weaver said. device enabled him to play PUS HOUSING Another one of Weaver's the trumpet with his hands and favorite artifacts is a small the piano chords with his feet, • 3-4 Bedrooms wagon with the letters through foot pedals attached to • 2 Baths W.C.T.U. painted in black on wooden "fingers" which could • Tail Ceilings the front and back ends, the play pre-set chords. • New Construction words "coffee cart" stamped on In addition to the older • 1,300-1,400 square feet each either side. objects on display, the exhibit • Internet, Water, Trash included The Women's Christian includes the highly technical * Parking ,Available Temperance Union used the CodaBow. • Central Air and Heat cart before the incidence of Controlled by Resident The CodaBow is a bow for * On-Site Laundry Prohibition in the early 20th stringed instruments that has century, pushing the cart carbon fiber in its hairs. outside the bars and giving The carbon fiber produces Units Available drunken men coffee to "sober a very fine sound, and the 71 East Second Street up." CodaBow is used around Apt A, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Another unusual artifact is the world by professional the ballot box Winona residents 71 East Second Street musicians. Apt 8, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath used to vote for President In early March, a collection Lincoln in 1860. of 35 intricately woven Native Weaver enjoys studying the American bags from the museum's artifacts. "I like the Minnesota Historical Society, mystery that history brings 207 East Third Street will be on display. Apt A, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath along with it, making objects This summer, a steamboat talk and sleuthing out what model collection will be 359 Huff Street they can say," she said. displayed during Steamboat 3 Bedroom, 4 residents & Besides its extensive fixed Days. 1 bath collection, the History Center Weaver is most excited • Washer and dryer not has an exciting schedule of coin operated about the last exhibit of 2011, ' exhibits planned for the year. a show of photographs and • Parking available at all The current exhibit is entitled locations Approximately 75% other memorabilia owned by of the litudent ePartmenft "Music, Sweet Music" and is the late Merritt "One-Shot" will be tooted in Ottober btlil November an exploration on the history Kelley, a Winona Daily News 4/4>xwosin.,:)*.i,r 201° for Itree 201t of music and music-making in photographer from the 1930 to

Mason,* Your Winona county. 1950s era. Apartmortt.tiow... The exhibit floor holds an Don't Miss Outftt extensive display of historic music-makers, including a Contact Marcie at Victorian music box, a zither, [email protected] 12•Arts & Entertainment Auditions for spring theater promise talent Courtney Kowalke suicide by strangulation and time I read it, I was like, 'Why Dance Department Chair, Jim of roughly 45 parts, Williams Winonan dies. did he give this to me?' But the Williams. plans to cast performers in dual The play's scenes are second time I read it, I liked it The satire chronicles the roles. This past Tuesday and comprised of flashbacks that better, and the more I read it rise of fictional gangster Ui in "I was looking for actors Wednesday the Winona State "appear in clear view of death the more I liked it. I've been Chicago during the 1930s, and who weren't afraid of extreme University Department of and the inevitable struggle — plotting this show since last mimics the rise of the Nazi physical dramatization," Theatre and Dance held public once she knows she is going to summer now, so I'm super party in Germany in the same Williams said. auditions in the Performing die — to live." excited." era. "Arturo Ui" has never been Arts Center for its two shows of For auditions, actresses Olson expects the actresses Characters become performed, and while Williams the spring season, "The White were asked to read a provided to be willing to "step outside allegorical for political figures, has directed other shows by Whore and the Bit Player" and script, and a monologue under of themselves and beyond their both past — with Ui being a Brecht, he has never directed "The Resistible Rise of Arturo two minutes in length was limitations." clear stand-in for Adolf Hitler — "Arturo Ui" before. Ui." recommended but not required. As a director, Olson also and present. "I think it's a good show to From 5 to 7 p.m. performers Seven performers auditioned promises to take similar risks. "Viewers can draw do at Winona because I firmly auditioned for Tom Eyen's for the two parts, and the "I want to challenge myself conclusions from it to the believe shows should reflect a 1964 "off-off-Broadway" play, cast list was posted in the and push both myself and the political climate today," wide variety of drama," he said. "The White Whore and the Bit Performing Arts Center the performers to extremes," she Williams said, "like possibly the The aim is for the audience Player," which will be directed following Friday. said. current Tea Party movement." to walk away entertained, but as by Winona State senior Jocelyn The upcoming performance "I want to try everything Brecht is one of the last Williams pointed out, Brecht's Olson. marks the first time the show possible under the sun and great theatre theorists, and his goal was for the audience to The controversial play about has been done at Winona State make everything big and shows are interesting in that learn about society. "one woman who didn't quite as well as Olson's full-scale emotional, so that if we fail, we they're political but they're "I want you [students] to pull make it," said Olson, gives an directorial debut. know we failed in the biggest also parables." yourselves out of your routines account of Marilyn Monroe's Olson, a theatre major and best possible way." The "twenty-odd" auditions to see this show because successful film career and with four years experience, Rehearsals are expected to for "Arturo Ui" prepared in a we want to offer something spiraling personal life. previously directed select begin soon, with meetings at number of ways. students might not see on their The nun, to be played by scenes from other shows. least five days a week. "White Theatre majors were own but should," he said. "You sophomore Lily Roe, represents "There's a directing class Whore" will be performed expected to prepare two go to plays for the same reason the mind of Monroe and the that's a prerequisite for March 18 and 19. contrasting monologues lasting you go to movies — you enjoy way she pictured herself. Capstone in which there's a After "White Whore" no more than two minutes the risk. Will it be good? Will Conversely, the whore, as midterm and a final," she said. auditions, from 7 to 9 p.m. both together, while theatre minors it be bad? It's also important portrayed by senior Anastasiya "Capstone is sort of a 'last nights, performers auditioned were asked to prepare a single for the next generation to have Nartovich, represents the way hurrah' where the senior gets for German dramatist Bertolt monologue. this exposure to arts to pass on the world saw her. to pick an acting or tech job Brecht's 1941 play "The Williams was also on in the future." "White Whore" is based within a department show. Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: the lookout for dancers and on a span of ten seconds, "Jim Williams, my advisor A Gangster Spectacle," which jugglers to add to the show's during which Monroe — in gave me this play to consider will be directed by Assistant "circus-like atmosphere." Contact Courtney at this interpretation — commits [directing], and after the first Professor and Theatre and Though the show consists [email protected] Accounts from Academicians: Editors Edition (noun) ac-a-de-mi-cianl I a-ke-de-'mi-shen Have an idea for a fun question of the week? Email Ali at An academic; intellectual [email protected] Contributed Facebook photos What is your dream job after graduation?

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Bloomington, Minn. Columbus Junction, Iowa Mequon, Wis. Onalaska, Wis. Arts & Entertainment • 13 Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Hannah's Thoughts at Random: New Year's resolution letter to Winona State Hannah Jones 1 - The weather must be least three secret passageways, noon. Adjust the current situation Winonan tolerable. a fire pole, a cushy leather On second thought, after two. with this rule in mind. No freak snowstorms. couch, a male, British butler I wouldn't want to miss 10 - Students should be Dear Winona State No ice. who makes droll conversation lunch. equipped with small, private University, No temperatures below zero. or a new stove. (See item three) and stylish vehicles with which How have you been? No demonic winds. 5 - Any of the prior dormitory 8 - I would also like to see to cross the campus to faraway Yes, I know it's been a while. Essentially, if I happen to be requests can be disregarded if, more of Mugby Junction. classes. A month is a long time to be carrying an umbrella one day, in exchange, nobody pulls the Just think: You are sitting in I would suggest segways, estranged, but I maintain that I expect it to provide some stupid fire alarm when there is your English class in Minne, chariots or zip-lines for starters. winter break was a healthy sort of protection from the no stupid fire. and suddenly you realize that Then, if the budget permits, necessity for both of us. general elements; not fly from Ever. you will die if you do not get we may upgrade to Star Trek We both needed to my hands, invert, give me the 6 - A course should be coffee between now and your beams that eliminate the need decompress... a little. finger and swoop away like a offered on the plot of the move tragic theater class directly for these altogether. Now that I'm back, we can bat out of Hell. "Inception" so that people can afterward. I hope we can come to a start afresh. Just saying. stop complaining that they These things do happen; I consensus on a great majority I hope to sustain a long, 2 - I must be fond of all of my didn't get it. myself have experienced some of these items, which would happy relationship with you, professors. 7 - I must always have ample nasty chai tea latte withdrawal. improve the student to school student to school. In order to achieve this, it time for sleep. To avoid repetitions of dynamic all across the board. Having said that, I do have would be wise to discourage This means that it would this scenario, I recommend I see no reason why this can't some thoughts. busywork, long lectures and be ill-advised to schedule installing an outlet in every be undertaken for the good of Last semester was great and wishy-washy detours into class before ten o'clock on building. the university. all, but I feel that we can do personal lives that are not a normal day, so I may have No, every floor of every ...Oh. That would be billed better. enriching and/or hilarious. time to wake up and sing a few building. under tuition? So I have some suggestions, For dull moments, perhaps Metallica songs in the process No, every classroom of every ...I see. or provisions, for you to strive encourage them to start rapping of showering. building. ...Winona State, you are for this time around. or do back flips off their desks. There will most likely come Okay, just put one within absolutely perfect just the way These items are an important 3 - The fare at Kryzsko a time when, for whatever eyeshot of every coordinate on you are. part of maintaining this Commons must taste like my reason, I must stay up late. campus. long, happy relationship, so mother's. (Perhaps I have some extra That'll work. Love, I encourage you to aim for as 4 - My residence hall could schoolwork, though given 9 - Parking facilities, Student many as possible. use some modifications from the circumstances, this is not ideally, should not combine Think of it as a few New the following: A kitchen table, likely- see item two) all the complexity of the game Year's resolutions from me to a fully stocked refrigerator At this point, I would request "Mancala" with the simple you. complete with leftovers, a an extension of my morning, disappointment of "Musical Contact Hannah at Let's begin: bathtub, six more elevators, at postponing classes until after Chairs." [email protected]

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Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 SPORTS Men's basketball ends weekend battle with split Matt Shalbrack Head Coach Mike Leaf with the only other time being Winonan feels that the strongest part against Clarke College where of the season so far has been they scored 111 points. With school back in session, the fact that he has a decent Leaf felt that the "guys Warrior athletics are back in amount of depth, so he is able stepped it up right away at the action as well. to play a lot of different player start of the second half and The Warriors men's combinations in order to get came out with that intensity. basketball team had two home results. We built that lead and the nice games this past weekend, This weekend featured thing about it was we weren't but here's an overview of the games against the University going to let them get back into Warriors this season. of Minnesota, Crookston and the game." The Warriors are 12-3 Minnesota State University Caleb Palkert felt that the overall this season and 7-3 in Moorhead. team was lacking energy in the conference play so far. The Warriors went 1-1, first half, and in the second half Anthony Tucker leads the winning the first game 108-68 the Warriors "just came in there Warriors in scoring, averaging and losing the second game 87- to pick up the energy, pick up 17.5 points per game, with 95. the intensity a lot and lock Clayton Vette and Ben Fischer The Warriors came out down on defense." rounding out the top three, strong in the second half In the next game against averaging 13.5 and 10.2 points against Crookston, outscoring Moorhead, the Warriors had per game respectively. The the Golden Eagles 63-27 after a harder time coming back Warriors are averaging 83.7 only being up by four points at against a tough defense. points per game as a team. halftime. The Warriors were down During winter break, the Winona State went on a 12-2 23 points at halftime, but Warriors went 6-2 overall, run to start the second half and the Warriors made a valiant with all of the games being never looked back. effort at a comeback, which conference games. Overall, seven Warriors eventually fell short. The last game against St. scored in double-figures against "When you're down 23 at Cloud State University featured the Golden Eagles, with Vette half, you can't dwell on the poomp9sokkg, 'MO guard Ben Fischer hitting the leading the way with 19 points. things that you didn't do right," game-winning shot as time This was the second time that CJ Erickson said. expired to give the Warriors the the Warriors had broken 100 points in a game this season, See SPLIT, pg. 18 win, 93-91. All Carlson/Winonan

Last regular season home games

Jan. 25 Winona State vs. University of Minnesota Duluth (Retro Night) 8 p.m.

Jan. 26 Winona State vs. Bemidji State University (Think Pink Night) 7 p.m.

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Ali Carlson/Winonan Winona State University's women's basketball team faced off against University of Minnesota, Crookston on Friday and Minnesota State University Moorhead.

David Baertschi Golden Eagles maintained their McDonald, a junior forward, to take advantage of a hot- Moorhead. Alberson stepped Winonan lead for nearly the entire second added 12 points and led the shooting night and beat up huge in this game and half, as the Warriors could not team with nine rebounds. Moorhead 86-73. really played extremely well, Heading into the weekend in mount a comeback. "Our game was definitely At halftime the Warriors knocking down tremendous second place in the conference, Head Coach Scott Ballard disappointing. We just didn't were shooting seven of 10 from shots," Wolff said. the Winona State University said of the game: "Our help come out ready to play, and three-point range and finished McDonald had another Warriors women's basketball defense was late helping cover they took advantage of that. In the game nine of 15. night in double figures for team was looking for two wins the dribble drive, which led to our conference, I think anyone Katie Wolff, a sophomore scoring; she scored 16, while to stay close behind first place us fouling them and they are can beat anyone, and you just guard, led Winona State by also grabbing double figures Wayne State College. a good free throw shooting have to come out strong every scoring 20; she shot seven of 11 in rebounds. Her 12 rebounds In the first game of the team." game," McDonald said. from the field, two of two from gave McDonald her fifth weekend the Warriors took Freshman forward Abby Ballard also said, "We three-point range, four of four double-double of the season. on the Golden Eagles of the Busch led the Warriors in became too one-dimensional, from the free-throw line, and Ballard and McDonald both University of Minnesota, scoring. She shot six of 10 from and shot a lot of three's, which played a team high 37 minutes. were a bit disappointed that they Crookston. the field and eight of 10 from made us easy to guard, and in . Redshirt freshman, Beth lost on the home floor but were The Golden Eagles shot the free throw line. the end we dug a hole that was Alberson, scored 19 points for happy with the performance 53 percent from the field, 56 Along with scoring the 20 too deep to get out of." the Warriors; she shot six of against Moorhead to not have a percent from behind the arc and points, she had three rebounds The second game of the eight from the field, four of six weekend sweep. made four more free throws and two assists in just 20 weekend matched Winona from behind the arc, three of The Warriors are back in than Winona State attempted, minutes of play. State up against Minnesota three from the free throw line, action Jan. 21 against first place which led to an 82-72 win for Natalie Gigler, a senior State Moorhead, a team that and added in two steals. Wayne State, in Wayne, Neb. Crookston. forward, scored 16 points had beaten Crookston earlier in "After the tough loss At halftime, the Warriors for the Warriors and finished the season. (against Crookston), our team Contact David at were down by 12, and the with four rebounds. Michelle The Warriors were able really came out strong against [email protected] Sports • 17 SPLIT Continued from pg. 16 The Warriors were only year. down 10 points with 6:43 left Next up for the Warriors is a in the game and the Dragon's four-game road trip beginning lead eventually fell to eight at Wayne State College on Jan. points, but that was as close as 21. The next Warriors home the game got with the Warriors game is 8 p.m., Feb. 4 against losing 87-95. St. Cloud State University. "We didn't have a lot of patience and that led to quick shots, which led to maybe some long rebounds, which led to them getting on the break. They got some quick guys that can convert easily," Erickson said. Leading the way for the Warriors was Tucker, who scored 25 points, and Fischer, who added 19 points and sank five three-pointers. The team was only 9 of 30 from the floor in the first half but made at least 14 three- Contact Matt at pointers for the third time this [email protected]

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The best part of our meets is when everyone is cheering The most challenging part of a meet as loud as possible and just is the fear of competing a new skill getting that adrenaline rush to and the fear of not succeeding the do all my skills the best I can day of the meet. You don't want to do them. let the team down. Once the meet starts you have to let go of that fear and just compete. If you make a mistake, you smile and move to the next event.

Name: Jena Jondahl Sport: Gymnastics Major/Minor: Undecided Year in school: Freshman Hometown: Ramsey, Minn. High school: Elk River High My biggest role models would be my mom and dad. They have taught me so much. They School taught me never to give up and always go for Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, what I want in life. They always told me the hanging out with friends only way you will ever fail is if you stop trying. Favorite movie: Law Abiding They push to make me the best I can be. They have supported me through all my decisions Citizen with gymnastics and they have been at every Favorite food: Chicken Stir-Fry meet. They are a huge part of who I am Favorite color: Green today, and it's all because they knew what I was capable of doing. They never just let me Interview conducted by Erin Co give up. They helped push me to be the best I could be. Sports' Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

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