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Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Volume $4 Issue 24 INSIDE: News ▪ MSUSA legal fees soar past $250,000

■ Tech support clarifies laptop exchange and Elena Grimm buyout rules Photos by Doug Sundin WINONAN I L21 grant allows research While most college students were just getting for organic up for the day at 1:30 p.m., foods 15-year-old Jenifer Kanz and her friends were already lined up at the front doors of McCown Gym to see their favorite band, Bowling For Arts Soup, perform later that evening. III Relay for Life The Texan punk rockers, recognized local Bowling For Soup, "When we play, it's like just hanging out headlined Winona State University's with your friends, just chilling," Reddick cancer survivors annual spring concert on Sunday, April 23, said. along with the La Crosse-based ska/reggae The band carried that attitude with their group, Hooch, who opened the show. audience too, often stopping in the middle ■ FINALS! Kanz and her friends from Winona of a song to tell a story or give a shout out Senior High School wanted to make sure to the crowd. Testing do's they had front-row seats, arriving six hours "They did a great job getting the crowd and don'ts before the show started. hyped," said Winona State sophomore "Their songs are so funny," Kanz said Allison Sayler. "I had a good time rocking of Bowling For Soup. "They just want to out." ■ McClanahan be unique and individual, and they don't Reddick acknowledged the Minnesota- really care what people think of them." nice welcome he received, and said he reflects on his Bowling For Soup's frontman, Jaret thoroughly enjoyed playing in Winona, Reddick, said the band likes to keep its despite the lack of interest at other colleges Top Five Movie shows light and spontaneous, adding that influences the band doesn't even have a set list. See CONCERT, Page 2

Phone: (507) 457 5119 http://‘\ \\ . inona.edu w inonan CONCERT Continued from Page 1 that they played at. to an older crowd with October 2006. In the middle of their newest single, its mellow beat and Upcoming shows in "Ohio," Reddick asked, "What are we funky use of trumpet, the Midwest include the doing? Oh yeah, we're in the middle saxophone and acoustic Freedom Rocks Event, of a song." guitar. July 2 in Cedar Rapids, Bowling For Soup played popular Brandon Crosbie, Iowa and Summerfest, tunes "Punk Rock 101," "Almost" and a Winona State July 4 in Milwaukee, Grammy-nominated "Girl All the Bad sophomore, came to see Wis. Guys Want." They ended with "1985," Hooch perform. Though guitarist Chris a year in which many concert attendees "I heard that they Burney, bassist Erik who sang along were not yet born. were going to be more Chandler, drummer Gary Reddick said the band has a sound diverse," he said. "They Wiseman and Reddick that appeals to all ages. Sing-alongs like have lots of natural have played together for "1985," he said, appeal to the younger talent and were better at 12 years, Reddick said he crowd because it is fast and upbeat, but entertaining the crowd doesn't see them slowing adults can also find common ground in with music rather than down anytime soon. their music. jokes." • Reddick said that the "We talk about relationships, beer, Though Hooch did four band members each things that are important," he said. not interact much with have a tattoo symbolizing Even his 3-year-old daughter knows the audience, they got Doug Sundin/WINONAN all the words to the songs, he said. the crowd clapping to Hooch singer Derek Ramnarace (above) belted Hooch, on the other hand, appeals the beat of Ram Jam's out a wild rendition of Ram Jam's "Black Betty." UPAC hosts The Prof- , , its (right) and The Lonely Ninjas on Fri- day, April 28, in Som- sen Auditorium. The show starts at 8 p.m.

"Black Betty," which they played at the end of their set. Crosbie said he was glad the UPAC supported the local music scene by bringing Hooch to Winona State. Joe Reed, UPAC's adviser, said bringing in Bowling For Soup and Hooch was a strategy to attract college students of their talents—a bowling ball chasing all age levels. pins who are "in fear for their lives." While Reed and. UPAC "Before this whole thing kicked off, it had hoped to sell out was a reminder of the best time of our the show by packing lives. But that continues on," Reddick McCown to its 3,500- said. person capacity, their Hooch, whose album "Kick the Dog" goal was considerably was released October 2005, continues underacheived. to have a good following in the tri- "We're not really sure state area and frequents area bars and why our numbers are festivals. Their next stop in Winona is down," Reed said. He at Rascal's Bar, May 5. Ard: speculated that it may be UPAC will be hosting two Madison- because Bowling For Soup based bands, The Profits and The The Army ROTC Leader's Training Course is a paid 4-week summer experience that marks the beginning of was not on regular tour Lonely Ninjas, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. your career as an Officer, a leader of the U.S. Army. and in between albums. on Friday, April 28, 2006 in Somsen Activity will pick up this Auditorium. The Profits won "Best Pop ENROLL IN ARMyY summer when Bowling Band" at the 2006 Madison Area Music BECOME AN ARM Or r lutti For Soup goes on tour to Awards. Lu s Amyl promote their new album, "All My Rowdy Friends Reach Elena at To learn more about Army ROTC and the Leader's Training Course [email protected] contact The Department of Military Science at 785-6760 today! Are Still Intoxicated," which is due for release in 2 News Three males caught roaming Sheehan dorms, arrested Elena Grimm dent's room, Walksi said. If charged Brooke Sheffen with trespassing, Gladhill will be WINONAN ordered to appear in court on April 24. In the early morning hours of Walski said that the female resi- April 13, Mary Montgomery, a resi- dent who checked the visitors in dent of Sheehan Hall, woke to find may face disciplinary measures with an unfamiliar man standing next to residence life. She was referred to her bed. the hall director. Montgomery said he called him- Walski spoke with the three resi- self "Kevin," and reeked of alcohol. dents who reported the incidents. "He sat down on my bed and start- "We tell them 'lock your dOors."' Tech support clarifies laptop ed talking to me," she said. "I told "It's not a fault thing," he said. him it was 4 a.m. and he needed to It is highly recommended that stu- leave." dents lock their dorm doors. Montgomery said he insisted on "It's a basic crime prevention exchange and buyout rules kissing her first, and when she re- technique," Walski said. sisted, he became "a little forceful "It's unfortunate that you have to Kelly Mullins tech support for an "end of lease" buyout. and pushy." Montgomery said she do that, but in our day and age you WINONAN "Let us know if you can't make it, and opened her door and finally was have to," Walski said. that you'd like to schedule a time where able to push him out, and lock it. "It's an isolated incident—three As the school year ends, so do some you can come in and process everything," According to the police report, the guys, who had too much to drink." computer lease agreements. said Mausolf. "But, if you don't contact alleged intruder, Kevin Gladhill, 18, Walski said the dorms are "as se- The cost of buying a laptop for graduat- us, and it's after that date, there will be an was checked in by another Sheehan cure as the students make it." ing seniors starts at $25, if enrolled in the additional charge." resident earlier that evening with

laptop program for four years. The price However, there are conditions in which his two friends, Nathan Preuss, 18, Reach Brooke at increases if your enrollment is less than students can avoid the fines. and Samuel Lange, 19. [email protected] four years. "[If] for example you're student teach- Don Walski, director of security To avoid fines, students who have two- ing, and it doesn't end until May 10 and at Winona State University, said all year-old laptops need to enroll in an ex- graduation is May 5, you have to contact three of the wandering males are Chec out thR 1Hrst I I change class by Monday, May 1. The us to work out a deal to come in and buy Mankato State University students. amounts of these fines have not yet been your laptop at a later date," Mausolf said. At approximately 3:10 a.m. secu- II allUE DR A. ti determined. Summer graduates will be able to pur- rity received several phone calls Students unable to attend a class before chase or return their laptops on Thursday, from residents about the males. Friday, Aug. 11, must terminate the use of Aug. 10, or Friday, Aug. 11, said Mausolf. Security responded to the calls A Great Place to Live! their laptops by Friday, May 5. If unable to make it on those dates, stu- and the men were asked to leave "Everyone who currently has a laptop dents need to contact tech support to make the building, but the men contin- Tennants Trust that is up for exchange this summer re- alternative arrangements. ued to loiter outside Sheehan Hall, ceived an e-mail with the link to the sign Laptop Program Director Robin Honken before leaving campus. up online," said Robert Mausolf, an infor- said December 2006 graduates can choose After Gladhill, Preuss and Lange mation technology specialist. to keep their current laptop, rather than left the building, security notified Those who are not sure if they need to exchanging it for a new one this summer. the Winona Police, who arrested exchange their computer can check the se- They will receive a reduced rate for fall se- the men and issued minor con- rial number printed on the bottom. If the mester and can buy it before graduation. sumption tickets. first four digits are 0034 or less, they need However, it is possible that students Walski said the incident is be- MANAGEMENT & SALES to exchange. may not receive a brand new computer ing referred to affirmative action. Main St & Broadway Students can register for laptop ex- when they exchange their current laptop. "Affirmative action will decide if change classes on the "My WSU Portal" "If they don't respond and don't sign up, they're going to coordinate any- Houses & Apts. Web site or call tech support. Information it's possible they may receive a one-year- thing with Mankato State," he Go to: www. is also available on the information tech- old machine," Honken said. said. greatrivermanagement.com nology services Web site. It is important that students backup their Walski said the three men will Spring graduates who want to purchase personal data on their laptops, because not be allowed back to the Winona a laptop must do so by 4 p.m. on Friday, tech support will delete all files. State campus. 507-452-8808 "There's a lot of easy ways for them to May 5, by credit card only. Gladhill may be faced with an email: [email protected] There are time slots based on students' additional charge of trespassing last names of when they should come into See TECH, Page 7 because he walked into a resi- News 3 bunko, A tasker JCFC4401/ FrcL.laoni, XI Ow. PoniM..4ZLcaottE, je4tqer L13 , 1144.4.scills Je$wte frcvi , -Lan, I( rase, Sa+-tftertult, faltAe' o/44,e* lave rr Wt.= ter Sae Tatman", e4 Bar narr“ons Dcov Ltntriviv Dmniet A Michael/ Bow er Mtn, Ge ° - ft cuirtpson, Loe weft, re ch4n4 jolutthari, razew A my e- or en, cat L wet.iiterlitutsen, L i,staiSchnep Dow Eiti, ratt Muren, Ltd/ow Carole/ Madlcoui, ELIen, averson R 'Broca:It S Loan Sletarenelv Mansur 8 rittamy Sheehan Marilyn, B rower rima, fifc, jihm Meyer cwhi- Shilo14- Lyvidas8 Jacquelidne, attev rtaun, MChA,tCh jay S neuth, B to, A my fiarino, Wacte, Netsciels Kano /50-imersort, Maricanna, ay man, A Lap ft &nos, clingy Ncrwo-siels Self SPo-rit rLen, Cy 4.et- f( LAOS' Elifiabeth 0 nem- Tammy S•.•ntkont Le e4-

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L21 grant encourages research on local organic foods

Ronnie Lange! "We anticipate doing the the marketing of their organic Photo Illustration by educational program next foods. Doug Sundin year," he said. Warthesen's foods are sold WINONAN Borsari is also planning to to 36 shareholders and two complete a report comparing farmers markets in Rochester Winona State University the two surveys and see if the and Wabasha, Minn. has seen a renewed interest local foods program has influ- Last year's income through in organic foods, including a enced students' opinions. Community Supported Ag- push for locally grown foods Borsari said that he decided riculture was $20,000, said to be part of students' every- to wait to talk with the univer- Warthesen. day diets. sity food services committee Along with knowledge that "It is time to put a face on until he has completed his re- the food is healthy, purchases our food," said biology pro- port. connect consumbers with lo- fessor, Bruno Borsari. "The writing of the report cal farms and families, said Borsari is helping students will verify this culture of Warthsesn. learn more about organic evidence that Winona State Eric Klein spoke to students foods and the farmers who is willing to adopt and help Thursday, April 20 about his harvest them. future projects geared in the grass-fed beef cattle and pas- During the semester, Borsa- same direction," said Borsari. ture-raised chickens. ri, with the help of three stu- The speakers for the pro- Klein said his farm is trying dent volunteers, researched gram were local farmers who to go back in history 60 years the details of an organic foods one day may sell their prod- when animals were fed grass. program to find out if there ucts to Winona State. The way farmers are work- was enough student enthusi- The farmers spoke to stu- ing now is killing the soil, asm. dents and faculty about farm- said Klein. "I believe strongly that it is ing corporations and the need Klein uses rotational doable [sic] and that it could for the sustainability of soil. grazing to feed beef cattle become a great step ahead for Margie Warthesen said she and uses hog manure to Winona State in this idea of and her husband, of Many fertilize the land. sustainability," said Borsari. Hands Farm, began organic "It's one system that Drs Borsari, along with the farming when they "started to feeds into another," said Land Stewardship Project, look at farming in a different Klein. Tf0 O T T1 .00, OPODUMONM organized the Local Foods way." According to Klein's Program at Winona State's "Farm policy said you had Web site, moving the educational program of guest to get bigger to get better and animals to a fresh pasture Winona's Low Price Leader speakers and film presenta- we didn't want that," said every day or two, he is tions. Warthesen. able to maintain healthy Sow • Environmental club presi- For the past 32 years, the animals and rich, produc- dent and student senator Me- Warthesens have created five tive land. linda Schuck says "eating lo- retention ponds, restored a Fresh pasture and clean cally is not always an option natural prairie and have used air eliminate the need to for college students." crop rotation to help their use antibiotics or hor- Super Savings! Schuck worked with Bor- farm succeed. mones, Klein said. z sari on the project along with The couple said they had Klein says he sells his the environmental club's vice- to build up organic matter in products to farmers' mar- 1114 25 % OFF president Emily Zelenka. the soil by planting various kets, home deliveries, CD Learning for the 21st Cen- plants. the Southeast Minnesota tury has provided Borsari with "We saw some really quick Food Network and pri- ALL WSU Apparel a $2,000 grant that was divid- results," said Warthesen. vate orders from the Web ed among an internet survey Warthesen noted differenc- site. c on student interest, the Land es between her farm and her According to the Or- i;Di with this Ad Stewardship Project, hono- neighbors, who occasionally ganic Consumers Asso- *Coupon Valid Through 5/6/06 rariums for the speakers and needed to use large machin- ciation, more than 200 travel expenses for the student ery to break "hard pans" of universities and colleges Corner of 3rd 6. Main, WU° c1) volunteers to a conference on cement-like soil. have incorporated an or- Downtown Winona Mon-Fri (10 am - 6 pm) campus sustainability. Plants, such as alfalfa, that ganic diet and locally Sat (10 am - 4 pm) "We are starting small scale, are worked into the soil for grown foods into their like any endeavor, and seeing decomposition work better dining programs. New Balance Athletic Shoes • Sandals if there is an opportunity to than machines, said Warthe- Collegian Apparel • Winona Souvenir Shirts expand," said Borsari. sen. Reach Hiking Boots • Work Boots Borasari said that so far, the Along with learning how to VKLange13396@winona. results have been promising. create richer soil, the Warthe- edu and MUCH MORE!!! sens said they learned about —‘° News 5 Winona State students sleep less, but make the grade Kate Weber little as six hours of sleep per night." high sign that they [administration and en. WINONAN Przybylski said that a balanced and professors] might think it's an impor- Another student, reporting a 3.91 In a non-scientific survey conducted healthy lifestyle can give students the tant thing to do." GPA, said to "stop watching my favor- by a news gathering class, results illus- extra boost they need for classes if they Ferden, who is also on the commit- ite TV shows so I can spend more time trate that although most Winona State aren't getting the recommended amount tee that meets with students on aca- studying." students receive between only four to of sleep per night. demic probation, said she sees a direct Even with a wide range of answers seven hours of sleep per night, their "Eating healthy, getting exercise, link to planner use and students' overall for creative grade-improving skills, the lack of rest does not adversely • affect drinking enough water—things like grades. simple phrase of "study more" was the their grades. ttLt can 14.obably help you get byl- `"Often stideths ' on pirobartion mostli-eqtkittrrsvornse given - r t Of the 156 students reporting a grade on less sleep," Przybylski said. point average of 3.0-4.0, 71.15 percent About 242 total students were I think young people can tolerate a little less received four to seven hours of sleep surveyed in each of the academ- per night—less than the recommended ic buildings and around campus sleep than the average person." amount of eight hours. through6ut different time peri- "I think young people can tolerate a ods of the same day to facilitate Pat Przykylski little less sleep than the average per- a broad range of students. Along Winona State Health Services son," registered nurse and Winona State with sleep patterns, organization Health Services worker Pat Przybylski and scheduling skills were also said. "As long as they are doing it natu- habits surveyed for possible af- rally and they get no less than five to six fects on students' grades. say that they do not use a calendar on a Professor Hokanson led the news hours of sleep, their grades might not Of the students reporting a 3.0- regular basis," Ferden said. "Some stu- gathering class in the annual survey and suffer." 4.0 GPA, 69.81 percent use a calendar dents can get by with different methods was surprised by the results. Although Przybylski was surprised or planner to record class assignments. of scheduling, but most students really "I thought [the results] were interest- by the high amount of students who Professor and Chair of the Winona benefit from frequent planner use." ing," Hokanson said. "I was surprised receive little sleep yet maintain high State Counseling Center Pat Ferden Despite a high 65.70 percent of stu- that there was no correlation between grades, she says it is hard to judge how stresses the importance of these calen- dents reporting GPAs of 3.0-4.0, stu- the amount of sleep students get and this percentage is possible with an en- dars to students who come in for advis- dents still thought of additional ways to their GPAs. Maybe the really motivat- tire group of students. ing as well as freshmen in her orienta- improve their overall grades. ed students don't need to sleep." "It is such an individual basis," Przy- tion classes. A student with a 3.12 GPA said the bylski said. "Your body will let you "Planners are essential," Ferden said. best way to improve grades would be Reach Kate at winonan winona.edu know if you are pushing it too hard, but "Winona State gives them out at the be- to "cut down on Internet use, My Space I know some students can do fine on as ginning of each year which is a pretty and AIM and to stop talking to worn-

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We HEART Rod- less glasses in the library. memories, especially all ■ Heather, it's been great Amy, Jamie, Fred, Otte, ney 4 life! I'm gunna miss you! -Brita the thirsty Thursdays and working with you in group Dobie and Megs Jacobs mai-ty-sheps!! Love Ty, HP, projects and at the Win- ■ Christy Vien—Girl, thank and Amy onan. I wish you good luck. ■ Music majors on the 5- you all of our adventures, ■ Gooql luck Seniors! Come -Amber year plan...Congrats! coffee shops, foreign back and visit us sometime. ■ Congratulations to all of countries, motorcycle rides, our graduating Winonan 6 News MSUSA legal fees soar past $250K TECH Continued from Page 3 Tom Wilder comment on the amount of money Reese said that the $262,753 that Special to the WINONAN that has been spent on legal fees for MSUSA paid in legal fees came back up," Honken said. "They can burn CD's and de- this year, but he did confirm that from the organization's reserve pending on how much they have they can use their The Minnesota State University the legal fees generated were less fund. network storage space (J-drive)." Student Association, which lobbies than the $262,753 from the year MSUSA has had executive direc- Mausolf said students who need help backing up files can refer to the laptop learning labs for assis- the Legislature on tuition and other before. tors come and go during the past student issues, paid over one-quar- The legal fees facing MSUSA few years. Reese said that when tance. ter of a million dollars in legal fees have drained the organization's the position is vacant, the money Students should bring the power cord, network last year. reserve fund to what had been de- for the director position goes into cable and carrying case when buying or exchanging State records show that the non- scribed earlier by Reese as a "dan- the reserve fund. the laptop. profit organization paid $262,753 gerously low" level. Reese, who has taken on some of Students leaving or transferring from Winona State in legal fees between July 1, 2004, Almost 90 percent of the student- the roles normally held by an exec- must return their laptop by Thursday, May 11, 2006, and June 30, 2005. This caused an association money is generated by utive director, says he does not feel or they will receive a fine of $100. overspending of the $704,774 bud- a fee charged to students at Winona that there was a direct link between Failure to return the laptop will result in a $1,500 get by more than $235,000. State and other member colleges. the lack of a consistent director and replacement fee charged to their student account. MSUSA chair-elect Travis Re- A typical Winona State student the large amount of legal fees the ese said he cannot go into specifics pays just under $12.50 per year in organization has incurred. Reach Kelly at [email protected] because of a confidentiality agree- fees to the organization. MSUSA In reaction to the large legal fees, ment, but he did acknowledge that currently has a proposal to raise Winona State Student Senate Pres- the organization's legal problems the student fee by 10 percent and ident-elect Carl Soderberg said, Frat hosts Ms. WSU involved former Executive Direc- if approved by the Minnesota State "Every organization has to spend Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity will sponsor the 13th an- tor Frank Viggiano and Associate College and University board, stu- money in legal fees. It's an organi- nual Ms. WSU Pageant at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, Director of Development Karen dents could see the fee increase as zation. That happens." April 27, in Somsen Auditorium. Mathews. early as next fall. MSUSA board member and Win- This years' competition includes a group dance to Viggiano said he could not com- Last year these student fees gen- ona State Student Senate President Chicago's, "All That Jazz" choreographed by Danette ment on any of the legal issues erated revenue of $622,501 for the Ryan Flynn said he had no reaction Gunther and Bethany Jorgensen. involving MSUSA due to legal student organization, but records to the legal fees the organization T h e agreements. show the organization still incurred has been faced with. 2 0 0 6 Reese said that he would not a deficit of $235,868. contes- tants include Katie Senate president-elect has surgery Aukes, Amber Dulek are planning another one this weekend. Andrea WINONAN "I have a lot of goals for senate," Soderberg said. Bowe, Beefing up the senate's public relations team is one Nicole Only days after Winona State University's student of them. "We need public relations to get student is- Glenna, senate president-elect underwent surgery to remove sues (out there), while still focusing on the fun and Nicole an abscess, he resumed his hectic schedule. good services," Soderberg said. Hinzie, "It was really no big deal," Carl Soderberg said. Also, Soderberg wants increased cooperation of Susan "I'm okay now." leadership and "chairs getting involved in the deci- Hoagland, Lindsay Mackey, Jennifer Merkel, Rachel The abscess formed on top of Soderberg's skin by sion process." Meyer and Mandy Scott. his belly button. "It started as minor discomfort (in The president's cabinet is made up of seven senate Over $600 in giveaways from local vendors are to the beginning of the week) and became painful," So- chairs and head the technology, academic affairs, leg- be given away at numerous raffles between each por- derberg said. islative affairs, public relations, student activity fund, tion of the competition At first, Soderberg thought it might be a hernia. He diversity awareness and student services committees. Admission is $2. The money raised will be used for went to the Winona Clinic last Saturday and the ab- The senate is currently taking applications for next the battle against Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). scess was diagnosed. When he returned on Sunday, school year's committee chairs. The his doctors decided to remove it the next day. last date to apply is Friday, April Sophomore senator Jared Stene said, "On Tuesday 28. WORK FOR SOMETHING he called me and said he was going to come into the Academic Affairs Vice President YOU BELIEVE IN senate office to work on things and I told him to chill Cal Winbush and Soderberg will in- out. 5/ terview the candidates during finals week. The new committee chairs An abscess, or diverticulitis, is a pocket of infection Working America & its affiliated organization, the Working in the abdomen caused by trapped bacteria along the will be announced on Friday, May wall of the large intestine. Typically, abscesses heal 5. for Good Jobs in America Fund, has opened an office in Roch- naturally or can be drained without surgery. Many of the current committee ester. Our people help educate the public, win campaigns and According to WebMD, approximately one-third of chairs will probably reapply, but build for the long term on issues such as health care, social people who have diverticulitis will have another at- Soderberg wouldn't provide a list security, job security & workers rights. Gain valuable skills of the applicants before the April 28 tack within a year. and experience while making a difference and have fun doing Soderberg said he believes his condition was a sin- due date. gular event and it will not interfere with school or his it. $380-$460/wk, w/full benefits. Advancement opportunites. student senate duties. Reach Amber at EOE, Working America/AFL-CIO. Call 507-292-1112. The current senate president, Ryan Flynn, and So- [email protected] derberg have already had a transitional meeting and News 7

.WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2005 Have passion, purpose for fulfilling life

One last column for this speaking, will get married, and life was to continue liv- ing are only found by those year, and one last Winonan for none of those marriages will ing. He exercised fanatically, who are bold enough to spend the senior class of 2006. For be perfect like they are in the took every supplement known their lives seeking them. me, one last chance to say in movies. to man and some that weren't, As a side note, and because print whatever I can think to Most of you will have chil- lived as healthily as possible I'm a cheapskate and didn't say to the seniors I know and dren, and you will tear your and avoided anything that might want to pay my epiployer for love here. liair out over them, just like our harm him. He lived to a ripe old writing a personal message, I If you graduating seniors parents did over you. But what age. What happened to him? He am going to take a moment and wish to live lives of purpose is a life if it is not led with the died, of course. Mortality is the leave a personal message for Samuel KeaneRudolph and fulfillment, if you wish to sort of passion and zeal that common lot of mankind. some friends. Op/Ed Columnist be able to wake up every morn- makes every day a joy? The only thing that sepa- Tiffany, Rob, Kim, Tim, ing and know beyond a doubt Passion does not come from rates the common individual Brad: you have, in a very short that you have meaning, then a degree, a cap and gown, a from the uncommon is that the time, become some of the peo- you must do one thing first. future family, a job, or even a common person will go to the ple I most admire and love in You must dare to die. family that makes you happy. grave having tasted, as Theo- this world. Now that you've had time to But passion can make these dore Roosevelt put it, "neither Whatever you do, do it with re-read that in shock and confu- things better and does give them victory nor defeat;" while the all of your heart— for the Lord sion, let me explain. meaning. In order to develop uncommon person is the one, and not for men. I would say As you enter into the real that passion, you must sacrifice "who spends himself for a I'm going to miss you, except world, as it were, you will your life daily, spending freely worthy cause, who, at the best, I'm not, since we're all going hopefully find a job. of yourself. The more you give knows, in the end, the triumph to see each other again soon! Many of you will not be ter- up your life, the more you can of high achievement, and who, ribly fond of it, to be frank, and truly live it. at the worst, if he fails, at least Reach Samuel at nobody will like it all of the An illustration: Once, a man he fails while daring greatly." [email protected] time. Most of you, statistically existed whose sole purpose in Great things and true mean- Stop the war on drugs, legalize them national hippie holiday. and I definitely wouldn't be volved with the regulation of Winona State's own NORML investing any money trying to motivation and reward). club seized the opportunity to prevent you from doing it. So, But hey, the research is con- promote their "lifestyle" all why would I want to pay taxes flicting, there are many stu- over campus. NORML stands to prevent you from smoking dents who get good grades and for the National Organization pot? are very involved with life and for the Reform of Marijuana Make drugs legal; take away Mary Jane. Sherlock Holmes, Laws, or in other words the "I the power of the black market. Sigmund Freud and Stephen like pot and don't want to get in You don't see people peddling King were all addicted to co- Carl Hunter trouble for using it" club. caffeine pills and shooting each caine. Op/Ed Columnist Smoking cigarettes is bad. other over a Mountain Dew. King even said that "without We know this. Well, marijuana Instead of funding the en- coke I'd have gone on drinking Last Thursday, the annual smoke contains 50 to 70 per- forcement of penalties, let's until about the age of 55 and it Winona State spring club fair cent more carcinogenic hydro- fund the publicizing of re- would have been a couple of brought life and activity to the carbons than tobacco smoke, search. lines in the New York Times: campus courtyard. Members yet there's a constant debate If people still want to hinder `Writer Stephen King dies of set up tables, flashed posters defending pot. their potential, let 'em. stroke.' and orchestrated eye catching Anyway, while I may not Short-term marijuana us- Raise the banners and burn activities to promote interest in indulge in the "lifestyle," I do age is linked with memory and the research, cocaine is good their respective clubs. agree with their message. learning problems, distorted for you too. Legalizing marijuana is a perception, difficulty think- Let's legalize drugs, drink The opinions of this newspa- One club made brownies, tossed Frisbees and indulged in great idea. In fact, we should ing and problem solving, loss constantly in excess and remove per do not reflect those of the legalize all recreational chemi- of coordination and increased those hideous safety labels. MnSCU system, Winona State every single hippie stereotype cals and stop spending money heart rate. May only the strong survive; University, its faculty, staff or possible, including tie-dye, student body. Any questions or hemp jewelry, mellow music, fighting the "war on drugs." Heavy use is linked with Darwin, return to the throne. comments should be directed earth tones, homemade clothes If you want to staple your cancer in the lungs and head, to the Winonan publication and marijuana. Yes, last Thurs- hand to a piece of paper, go for decreased blood flow to the Reach Carl at board, editors or submitted as day, my friends, was 420, the it. brain and adjusting chemicals [email protected] letters to the editor. Honestly, I could care less in the brain (dopamine is in-

8 Kate Weber, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 Newspaper essons learned Graduation joy and sorrow The Web site will surely help students accompany us. ing a mid-afternoon nap now and in the future and will even affect Yes, next year will be only to realize that the how college apartments are managed. hard—for all of us. grass needs to be cut, the Students stood up in the community Maybe more so for bills should have been

during the city-wide referendum in sup- ( you. sent yesterday and the port ofthe Winona school district Novem- While we are just get- toilet is still plugged, we ber 8, 2005. Thanks to the large amount ting the night started at will be contemplating of student voters, the public schools, will 9:00 p.m. on a Thirsty whether or not it is too receive $3.7 million more net year for, Thursday, you mill be at late in the clay 10 go to the ' Kath Web& ' I • 'aura Greene opdrking eYperists-. This important deci-- home, in your' pajamas, beach irld iddtt a nice tan. Editor in Chief Copy Editor sion shows that students do have a say watching the news and And finally, when you As editor-in-chief of the campus in what happens in this community and I am happy to say that trying not to nod off while are rooting through your newspaper, I have learned many things that we care for the future of Winona as I am not gradutating- you contemplate all you cupboard at 9:00 p.m. for in the one year I have stood at the helm a whole. sorry to all of you readers have waiting for you to an after-dinner snack, we of the Winonan. Finally, and above all else, I have who hoped I was. do at work the next day. will be starting the cycle First and foremost, I have learned that learned that people take this newspaper I will therefore end When you are up at all over again—wishing students have opinions, and strong ones seriously. Because we are a student pa- this semester on a bitter- the crack of dawn on a you were there to join us. at that. I love opening my email to find per, we have made mistakes in the past, sweet note. Friday morning, we will Good luck graduates. a letter-to-the-editor about a topic that and we will probably make mistakes in Unfortunately, many have just passed out on You will be missed. needs to be addressed on campus and the future, but students still rely on cor- of you will be graduat- the closest thing that that students care enough to put their rect information. While we hold addi- ing. looks like a bed. names on the line to express those opin- tional jobs, attend classes and balance a Maybe those of you When you get sent ions. This newspaper gives a voice to all social life like all other students, we are who are graduating don't home early from students on the Winona State campus and expected to produce a perfect newspaper think this is unfortunate, (the lack of) work I am glad to see every week that people every week. but the rest of us do. at 2:30 p.m. Friday take advantage of this opportunity. The Winonan is a learning experience Next year, those of us afternoon, we will I have seen firsthand the power that for everyone involved, including myself, who are forced to remain just be trying to get students wield on this campus and in the and we accept the challenge to progress here for a fourth, fifth, up and shower in Winona community. The student senate each and every week. maybe even sixth year, time for our 3:00 pioneered a Rate Your Landlord Web site Have a wonderful summer and look will attend our classes p.m. class. to help students search through the end- for an improved Winonan in the fall of and our jobs with only the While you are less list of off-campus housing options. 2006! lonely memory of you to contemplating tak- Letter to the Editor Popular radio show Phish Phry can- As of Thursday April 20th, the show's was for missing a show during last year's celled for policy violations host for the past six years was let go for spring finals. policy violations, and don't get me wrong, I, along with all of the Phish Phry's Mike Paul there were policy violations. What bothers regular listeners, which most likely is the Mass Communications me is the actual KQAL policies and where largest listening base of all of KQAL's Junior KQAL's priorities are placed. What I am shows, are saddened about this situa- wondering is when did KQAL go from be- tion. We probably won't be able to get If you were lucky enough to listen to ing a college radio station to a mass com- the Phish Phry back, but maybe if enough Wednesday April 19th's Phish Phry on Wi- munication student training center? Mind opinions are voiced, KQAL's might real- nona State's college radio station KQAL, you, this is just my opinion on what I have ize the mistakes they have made and pos- you caught the final chapter in the longest seen and learned in my years at WSU. sibly change their policies and direction running specialty show on KQAL. The But to let go of one of the most interest- of the station. We just have to remember Phish Phry was first started in 1993 and Ted ing and enjoyable hosts in the stations his- that this is our COLLEGE RADIO sta- Welker took over the show in 2000. The tory for policy violations such as attempting tion and what the words, college radio, Phish Phry is a show dedicated to local and to bring in a local live band without giving bring to mind. The station has so much national live music. Welker is a well-spo- a two week notice, putting a caller on the potential to be a progressive and amazing ken authority on live music and all of the air, and references to live shows coming up thing, if they only set their focus differ- music played is from Welker's personal live in the area to list a few violations, is foolish ently. music collection. Welker does not have a in my opinion. There were other violations If you wish to voice your opinions broadcasting emphasis in school, nor is he such as not following the procedure log cor- on this issue you can contact KQAL at even a mass communication student, he is rectly and references to NORML's gather- 507-453-2222 or go to www.kqal.org for a management information_ systems major. ing on campus the next day. more contact information and please visit He wasn't doing this for experience for fu- KQAL reprimands its workers by giving www.myspace.com/phishphry to show ture endeavors or to fulfill credit require- them green slips for policy violations. Prior your support for Ted Welker. ments, he was doing this for the love of to this night, Welker had received only two music. in his seven years at KQAL, one of which WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006 Balloons, rubber bracelets, ambition i► s 6 idertaimmut Relay for Life participants support survivors; hope for cure Swadhinta Baral take somebody's body, but not funds for Ameri- WINONAN his/her soul. can Cancer Soci- The survivors officially ety. Purple and white balloons started the Relay for Life with • "Forty-thou- marked Winona State Universi- a victory lap. sand dollars have ty's third annual Relay for Life A variety of activities fol- been collected till Saturday, April 22. lowed: salsa and meringue now, and we hope Hosted by the American dance lessons, a luminary cere- to collect more by Cancer Society and Colleges mony, a few concerts, a Mr. Re- the end of today's against Cancer, the relay raised lay pageant and other activities program," she money and awareness for can- made the 13-hour-long event said. cer patients and their families. interesting. She said these Hundreds of people packed Participants were able to fundraisers will the university courtyard, with purchase hamburgers, hot- help the Ameri- participants ranging from tod- dogs, candles, baked goods and can Cancer Soci- dler to elderly. more. ety meet its 2015 The opening ceremony T-shirts were sold to collect goals, which in- started with thank-you notes money, and even kisses were clude reducing Matt Kasper/WINONAN given to the committee mem- for sale. cancer incidents Cancer_survivors lead the first lap at Winona State's third Relay For Life. bers and volunteers of the At 6 a.m., a closing cer- by 25 percent, re- ed. has funded 38 researchers who event, which included a survi- emony was held to award the ducing the cancer The American Cancer So- were awarded the Nobel Prize vor recognition ceremony. top individual and team for mortality rate by 50 percent and ciety is the largest non-profit, later in their careers. Eight cancer survivors were their fundraising efforts. improving the quality of life for private financial supporter of called to the stage. Michelle Povlich, co- patients. cancer research in the United Reach Swadhinta Baral at One survivor, a Winona chair of the 2006 relay, said "Relay is a healing experi- States. [email protected] State student, discussed her ex- the event's objectives were to ence for the newly diagnosed According to society data, periences as a cancer patient. honor those who have survived because it offers a chance to the group has donated over 2.5 She said that cancer can cancer, to recognize the impor- meet others who have claimed tance of survivors and to raise victory over cancer," she add- billion dollars since 1946, and Crunch Time:Test taking do's and don'ts Lindsey Holl who have procrastinated should can do before a test is stay up WINONAN skim , through chapters, read all night cramming because it chapter summaries and study produces stress, tension and Final exams are less than their notes to get the most infor- sleepiness, Kosidowski ex- one week away, meaning that mation they can before finals. plained. Winona State University stu- Rather than panicking the Students who cram are also dents will turn to pulling all- night before, students should more likely to forget informa- nighters and downing caffeine get a good night's sleep and eat tion because they do not store to cram facts. breakfast before exams, said it into their long-term memory, Fortunately, students have Kosidowski. she added. some better options. Active students should not Another mistake students Carolyn Kosidowski, Stu- let studying eliminate their ex- make is ignoring available re- dent Support Services academ- ercise routines. sources. ic adviser, said students should Kosidowski recommended Kosidowski said students ideally begin reviewing mate- that students work out because who begin struggling in a class rial once the semester begins. it helps reduce stress. should come to Student Support If they have not, they need Students can even study Services as soon as possible to to start studying immediately, while they exercise by bringing get help from tutors. she said. notes with them and mentally Kosidowski said students reviewing, she said. The worst thing a student See TEST, Page 11 10 Arts S Entertainment

Students celebrate 420 Will Maravelas or cigarettes." Nicole Feest/ WINONAN Health instructor Kyle Poock said WINONAN marijuana use doesn't appear to be more life-threatening than using to- NORML students Winona State University students gathered in the court- bacco products or drinking. from the National Organization for the yard last Thursday for Reform of Marijuana Laws gathered The group, Manz said, advocates 420, a national holiday for their celebration day last Thursday, the safe and responsible use of mari- recognizing mari- April 20. juana. juana use. Students The group celebrated 420, to rec- Legalizing marijuana would lead sold flip-flops, hemp ognize their culture, said club presi- to an additional revenue source for the necklaces and tie-dyed dent Sara Manz. government and would benefit society, t-shirts on campus. According to norml. The group, which has 130 mem- Manz said. org , federal govern- bers, spent the day in the courtyard lis- Some states, like California and Nevada, have begun legalizing mari- ment statistics indi- tening to music, tie-dying t-shirts and cate that 80 million juana possession. hanging out with their favorite bands, Americans admit Beet Root Stew and Moon Dawg. Manz thinks the rest of the coun- to trying marijuana. The bands played on campus and try should follow suit. Twenty million of at Rascals later that night. "It's 2006," she said. "It shouldn't those smoked in the Manz said the group's goal is to be an issue anymore." last year. The site says legalize marijuana and to be a voice that many smokers are for its use. Reach Will Maravelas at good, hard-working citizens who pay their "Marijuana isn't an illicit drug. It [email protected] taxes and contribute shouldn't be illegal," Manz said. "It's to their communities. not any more dangerous than alcohol Diversity Office to host awards Students who Alex Hines, Students range Habitat ReStore Seeks Difference Maker are exhausted by fi- Cultural Diversity from volunteers to Habitat for Humanity - Winona County (HFH-WC) is now nals can take a break director, said the resident assistants. accepting applications for an AmeriCorps VISTA member to recognize accom- program recognizes The • program ot,..Ap14l I2 the Winonan. to work in our ReStore. plished leaders next individuals who will also thank ran, .a .sand lone photo of week. have a strong com- Midtown Foods "Tastef Apia," , Asian AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program, similar The Diversity mitment to address- and Dollar Tree on. We to a domestic version of the Peace Corps. VISTA Office will celebrate ing diversity. for contributing reported that ;event fog • members work as paid volunteers in non-profit its first-ever Diver- He said the $500 and 60 boxes cua04 on '.#iternatiOn41:. organizations throughout the United States. sity Awards program event will commend of supplies to go dents.:- incorrect:. VISTA Members work to end poverty and build capacity at 5:30 p.m. on May 25 students for their toward Hurricane The student p rticipan • a t' at the same time. Members commit to a 2 in the Student Ac- community service Katrina support. • tivities Center. and leadership. full-time, one-year long position. The VISTA's work plan will focus on special events, Test Continued from Page 10 marketing and administrative support at our Habitat It won't work for students Jessie also said that his stress can pose detrimental ReStore located in East Winona. who seek a tutor the week, be- roommates are all engineering consequences, but a certain fore finals, unless the student majors, so he frequently stud- amount is helpful. The ReStore Assistant will begin their year needs help with one small con- ies with them. She added that students of service in mid-August. Abby Wissell, a nursing who studied all semester Habitat for Humanity' cept. Compensation includes: Some students develop major, said she studies a little shouldn't be very stressed out •Training for finals. their own strategies. each day during exam week, •A monthly living stipend Kosidowski said, "Tests ReSt re Nathan Jessie, Winona and has study groups for Span- of approx $840 77 Laird St. State engineering major, said ish and anatomy and physiol- are not a measure of who you • Health benefits Winona, MN 55987 he waits until the night before ogy classes. are; they are a measure of what • $4,725 education award or 507-474-6075 a test to study, depending on Regardless of what stu- you've learned. If you fail, it end-of-service stipend of [email protected] the class. dents do, most will likely ex- doesn't mean you are a fail- $1200. www.habitatwinona.org He said waiting until the perience at least a little stress ure. Sometimes students need Apply online at htts://recruit.cns.gov or contact last minute to study doesn't during finals week. to just let that go." Steve Baker, General Manager for more information. affect his grades. Kosidowski said a lot of Arts g Entertainment 11 • • Dem Franchize Boy University assessment suffer from cliches analyzes surveys fer anything new. Will Maravelas Will Maravelas Research, which conducts the The state of "popu- WINONAN WINONAN surveys, not only creates pack- lar" rap music has been ets and calendars with the infor- that of regurgitation I finally got a CD in my Two months after 4,004 Wi- mation for departments but also of the same incredibly mailbox that is just awful. nona State University students integrates programs that faculty lame ideas 'that have So far, I have had luck logged in to take the assessment and staff can log into to get stu- with getting good music, but t t surveys;(the data,isita,king shape, , dent 'data, Hatfield said. ' to dea . Dem Franchize Boyz' "On Top and the university staff and fac- However, the information Here are some of Our Game" is quite frankly ulty are using it to learn about given does not provide names examples: "Bounce one of the most unintelligent Also, these were about all I how to better serve the student. or defining information about in the club so the ho's call wastes of plastic I have heard could stomach. Assessment coordinator students, she said. me Rocky...I'm lookin' for a in quite a while. Here's my point: before all Susan Hatfield said processing Numbers were up a hair this blockhead" from "Lean Wit it, I know what you are think- of you go and crucify me for the feedback will go "well into year, from last year's 4000 par- Rock Wit it." ing: "Oh, this guy doesn't like having an opinion, and for rip- summer," which she calls "a ticipants. Songs about clubs—yep, rap music. He reviews rock ping on a well-selling album cool problem to have." Hatfield said she is pleased that's been done a couple mil- music every week." (which is proof that opinions The data collected goes with the turnout and the data lion times. Admittedly, I am not the are personal), just remember straight to faculty and staff, as collected. How about self-gratifica- biggest fan of rap music in the that I'm just sick of the same well as student services organi- "It's getting to • the point tion in saying your name end- thing. world, but that doesn't mean zations on campus, she said. where we are being able to pre- lessly in songs? that I hate it. Why do people continue to Hatfield said student com- dict what correlations are,",Hat- Nope, never been done be- fall for the same songs with the I like rap music if it has ments go right to the places that field said. "When you can start fore. Right. something to say. same ideas? need to see them. to assume results you know the Ho: Nothing short of stu- Tupac, Atmosphere, Sage There is nothing new here, Complaints and issues are information you are collecting pid objectification. Francis, Dr. Dre, older Snoop and that's why I don't like the answered directly via webspace is worthwhile." And what is a blockhead? album. Dogg, N.W.A. and the like are provided by Hatfield's depart- Reach Will Maravelas at Rocky's thoughts: Wow, I all great examples of rap art- Music of any genre that ment. [email protected] need something to rhyme. How ists who performed songs with continues at this pace will University Assessment and memorable messages. about. I create a new cool word doom itself to what pop music The rap shelf in my CD and call it hot new slang. was in the 90s, what metal was collection is about 20 plus. Example number two: in the 80s and what disco was That said, using the word "(expletive) I (expletive) hus- in the 70s. NOSH "music" to describe this CD tle, (expletive) I get money! Eventually, people will fig- Restaurant & Bar would be like calling an in- I can get money doing any- ure out that all of this repetition fomercial "quality entertain- thing!" gets old after awhile. • ment." He can apparently make a Dem Franchize Boyz have buck by writing bad songs. Album: "On Top of Our put together a CD that says Let's see, we first have Game" absolutely nothing, has stereo- overused topics: hustling... Rating: F CONGRATULATIONS typical rap lyrics and boring yep. Getting paid... ditto. Go see them live: Actually, GRADUATES! beat tracks. I would write some more don't waste your time Nothing upsets me more examples for you, but I doubt Official Web site: www. Nosh Restaurant & Bar is a casual upscale than something that doesn't of- we could print them. demfranchizeboyz.com restaurant using local & organic ingredients

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NOSH Restaurant & Bar is a smoke free establishment as easy to snuggle on. 4. A night at the movies. Have a fun, safe and relax- 260 Main St E - Wabasha, MN 2. Splurge and take your Take your honey to a romantic ing summer. See ya next year! Credit Cards welcome wwvv.NOSHRestaurant.corn 12 Arts 6 Entertainment Critic's farewell: McClanahan's top five favorite movies Erik McClanahan young, smart filmmakers—Ste- Robert DeNiro). Martin Scors- WINONAN ven Spielberg and George Lu- ese's best film may be Taxi cas respectively—in the mid- Driver or Raging Bull, but my Faithful readers, to-late 1970s, my favorite film definite favorite is Goodfellas. I am writing to you my final decade. When I first saw Jaws It has inspired many modern story as film critic of the Win- I was seven or eight years old. filmmakers, and remains one of onan. For the past two years, I It scared me so much that I was the most exciting, visceral and afraid to swim in the deep end brilliant film experiences ever. have spentthe, better part of my . . Sunday afternoons writing on a ' of the 'YMCA indoor' pool: Td subject that I consider my pas- day, it still holds up as a classic 1. Pulp Fiction (1994) sion: movies. thriller, adventure and monster Quentin Tarantino is the I will be graduating from movie, all made possible by most exciting filmmaker work- Winona State University, and I one of the most gifted Ameri- ing today along with Paul would like to thank those who can filmmakers in movie his- Thomas Anderson (Boogie helped me get this far, includ- tory. Star Wars was like noth- Nights, Magnolia) and Wes ing my professors, my family, ing I had ever seen before when Anderson (Rushmore, Royal all the boys at 166 Olmstead, I first watched Luke, Leia and Tenenbaums). Pulp Fiction is and, of course, Christy, who Han Solo defeat the Galactic his masterpiece. Tarantino's has made me watch 13 Going empire. I was an instant Star love of film is so evident when on 30 more times than I'd like Wars maniac, and the original you watch his movies that it to admit. trilogy made me fall in love makes for a truly special ex- What's next for your friend, with movies. perience. All great directors and faithful movie critic? I am and writers have a style that is not sure yet. I intend on moving 4. Psycho (1960) sometimes unexplainable, yet back to my place of origin in Perhaps an obvious choice, very original and defined. You White Bear Lake, Minn. From but a classic that should be seen know when you're watching a there I may take film classes, by anyone who is a film buff. Is Spielberg, Scorsese, Kubrick or I may be writing for a pub- it Alfred Hitchcock's best film? or Hitchcock film, and you lication (hopefully in the Twin Perhaps, although Vertigo, oto definitely know when you're Cities). Strangers on a Train and Rear Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg attended the watching a Tarantino movie Before I look ahead, I am Window are good, too. Psycho Academy Awards on March 5 in Los Angeles. Spiel- because his films seem differ- berg, known for his film-making talents, will join Chi- going to use this final address is "the master of suspense" in ent. from everything else. The top form. Everything from the nese filmmaker Zhang Yimou in designing the opening script for Pulp Fiction—for at the Winonan to look back. In and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. the spirit of the elitist, record black and white photography which Tarantino won an Oscar store clerks Rob, Dick and Bar- (most films were shot in color in 1994—is the best ever writ- long. It was in a Pioneer Press this science fiction classic. ry of the classic, High Fidelity, when the film opened in 1960) ten, filled with brilliant, morbid television guide. The reviewer I give you my top five films that to the incredible score that and hilarious dialogue, memo- gave it four stars out of four, 2. Tie—The Godfather have influenced my movie-go- builds tension throughout the rable characters and three in- and called it Stanley Kubrick's (1972), The Godfather, Part ing taste to date. What you will story of Marion Crane (played terweaving stories about drugs, masterpiece about space travel II (1974) & Goodfellas (1990) read is the blueprint that has led by Janet Leigh) as she checks betrayal, crime and redemp- and man's first contact with These choices reflect the me to be the person that I am, into the Bates Motel after com- tion. At times violent, but also extraterrestrials. The second best of my favorite film genre: and explains what I love about mitting a crime. Forty minutes funny, Pulp Fiction was made sentence summed up the film the gangster film. The Godfa- movies. The following films into the story, Hitchcock kills for people who love movies by perfectly: from there on, you're ther is the best film ever made. are some of my favorite movies off the star of the movie (some- people who love movies. on your own. It is confusing There is not a single missed of all time. thing that had never been done Reach Erik McClanahan at but brilliant. Awe-inspiring and note in the entire three-hour- Cheers, before) in one of the most fa- [email protected] beautifully shot, 2001 stands as long running time; it is a per- Erik McClanahan mous scenes in film history, re- ferred to as "the shower scene." Kubrick's (whose other great fect film. Francis Ford Coppola films include A Clockwork Or- (The Conversation, Apocalypse 5. Tie—Jaws (1975) & From then on, it is a different ange, Dr. Strangelove or: How Now) and Mario Puzo adapted Do you adore movies? the Star Wars Trilogy (1977- movie altogether as mama's Learned to Stop Worrying and the novel brilliantly to film. Want to get paid for 1983) boy Norman Bates (Anthony Love the Bomb and Full Metal Part II is the best sequel ever I'm aware I'm showing Perkins' career-defining role) seeing them? Jacket) greatest work of art. Us- made, and an extremely inno- my nerdy side with these two becomes the main character. The Winonan is seeking a ing classical music, technically vative story in terms of film. picks, but it is hard for me to film critic for the 2006-2007 perfect shot composition and It is essentially two stories in argue against them. Both Jaws 3. 2001: A Space Odyssey school year. camera moves, slow pacing, one: We see the rise of Michael and Star Wars (the original tril- (1968) If interested, fill out an ap- terrific special effects and min- Corleone (played by Al Pacino) ogy, of course) are blockbuster The first review of 2001 I plication at the Winonan. imal dialogue, Kubrick wows paralleled with the rise of his films that were made by driven, ever read was two sentences the senses and the mind with father Vito Corledne (played Ar s S Entertainment 13 The Perspective: Prepare for NBA playoffs to be great Tony Parker is coming off the best season of his career and the Spurs also possess the business in ultimate X-factor in sports— Robert Horry. Look for the Spurs to beat the Heat in the finals. the global era! 2. LeBron James In just his third season, Scott Swanson LeBron James has led his Sports Editor team into the playoffs (some- thing Kevin Garnett hasn't Earn your MASTER'S I am not going to lie. It been able to do for two sea- is not easy for the self-pro- sons now). INTERNATIONAL claimed "biggest NBA fan in Simply put, James is the Southeastern Minnesota" to best all-around basketball admit, but.... player in the game. And the BUSINESS The 82-game NBA regular scary thing is, he's only 21. season gets long. His Cays will have a shot at T he 21st century is complex and It gets longer when your upsetting the Pistons. 1 demanding, requiring unique skills and team has its worst season in 3. Shaq's last hurrah? knowledge to compete in today's global a decade (see the Minnesota OK, so this isn't Shaq's marketplace. To meet this demand, our Timberwolves). official last hurrah. But, As the Major League MIB program is designed to enable graduates with each passing year the Baseball season crept up this to analyze and adapt to the diverse and dominance of "The Diesel" is spring, my interest in the NBA decreasing. dynamic business and cultural environment. plummeted. It's looking like this may But not anymore. • •Complete your master's degree be the best shot Shag and The NBA playoffs are Dwayne Wade have at win- in 16 months ,,,4MVIRMWMP underway and my interest has ning a championship together. been rejuvenated, recharged • •Gain experience through 4. Upsets, upsets, upsets and revitalized. If there is one thing I have an international field study The idea of 40 playoff learned about the NBA play- games in 40 nights is a sports in Europe and Asia evelop the skills you offs, it is that it's the most pre- fan's dream. It's something dictable postseason in sports. • •Learn diverse perspectives Major League Baseball and need to . succeed—en- ;ay-- Still, upsets do occur every from a multinational roll now to earn your the National Football League so often. student cohort simply cannot match. This year, the No. 7 Lakers This year's NBA post- have a legitimate shot at beat- • •Receive individual attention MIB season presents a boundless ing the No.2 Suns in the first with small class sizes amount of superstars, story- round. I pick Kobe Bryant at lines and captivating match- the end of a close game over ups. and over Here are just a few things Also look for the No. 6 For more information, contact to watch for in the playoffs. Clippers to stir things up. Jay Skranka, Program Director 1. Can the Spurs repeat? They should get by the No. 3 it Coming into the playoffs, Nuggets in the first round and 507-457-6696 the Spurs have to be the will pose a legitimate threat Saint Mary's or 800-635-598Z Ext.6696 odds—on favorite, and for to either the Lakers or Suns in good reason. Tim Duncan has the second round. University e-mail: [email protected] proved throughout his career All in all, these playoffs OF MINNESOTA Winona, Minnesota that it just isn't smart to bet are shaping up to be one of against him. His numbers are the best NBA postseasons in a solid and steady as usual, and long time. he's only going to step up his Reach Scott at www.smumn.edu •mib game in the postseason. [email protected] hop s Harty leads Warriors in Iowa Adam Stanek ty's first place finish was one finish for Winona State in the Tennis wins WINONAN of two victories of the day for 3000-meter steeplechase. The Winona State. senior finished the event in Gretchen Harty notched the "This was a really good 12:17.54. best triple jump of Winona meet, but we just didn't place Winona State freshman State University's history at the as high because we were go- Davyion Crossland picked up a conference Northern Iowa Twilight Meet ing against Division I schools," fourth place finish in the javelin for the Warriors. on Saturday., said Winona State track coach throw with a throw of 99-2. Warriors have Other singles chlinpionships Harty's jump of 38-9 1/2 Mason Rebarehek. "This was Wiliicifia State's relay tennis dame from Ilona Bes at No. 2 inches probably better than most of also put up strong performanc- no trouble singles, Megan Hertz at No. 3 w a s our meets so far." es at the meet. In the 400-me- singles and Maggie Lindquist good Picking up another first place ter relay, Winona State finished winning the at No. 5 singles. for first finish for the Warriors was All- in fourth place with a time of Both Hertz and Lindquist place American senior Deidra Faber. 49.71. conference, won the title for the second and a Faber's time of 1 minute, 2.32 In the 1,600-meter relay, straight year. Winona seconds in the 400-meter hur- the Warriors claimed another The Warriors also swept two State dles won the event by less than fourth place finish with a time yet again of the three doubles positions. school two-tenths of a second. of 4:06.61. ST. CLOUD, Minn.—Not Bailey and Bes won at No. Harty record. Winona State senior Heidi In the hammer throw, Wino- only did the Winona State Un- 1 doubles while Hertz teamed Har- Inabnit picked up a third place na State junior Nicole Lonning versity women's tennis team with Laura Hobert for the No. finished fifth. Her throw win the Northern Sun Inter- 2 doubles title. went a distance of 161-4. collegiate Conference Tourna- Last year, Bailey and Hobert The Week in Next up for the Warriors ment, they didn't let anyone won the No. 1 doubles title. is the Drake Relays in Des else come close. The NSIC championship Moines, Iowa Thursday. Leading the way for the War- wrapped up the season for Wi- Warrior Athletic s The squad will then travel to riors was No. 1 singles player nona State. The Warriors fin- A glance back at the week that was and Dubuque, Iowa on Saturday Michele Bailey. The junior won ished 11-7. for the Loras Open. her third straight championship They Warriors closed out the a peek at the week ahead Reach Adam at at No. 1 singles. season by winning six of eight BASEBALL (24-15, 14-4) MENS TENNIS (15-8) [email protected] The team NSIC champion- head-to-head matchups and the Wed., April 19: Loss, 11-10; Thurs., April 20: Second ship marked the second straight NSIC tournament. Loss, 17-10 at Nebraska-Omaha place in North Central Con- Sat., April 22: Loss, 9-1; Loss, ference tournament in Grand 4-2 vs. Wayne State Forks, N.D. Put Some Class Into Sun., April 23: Loss, 13-2; Win, TRACK AND FIELD 6-1 vs. Wayne State Fri., April 14: Winona UPCOMING GAMES: Your Summer! State tallied two first place Wed., April 26 at UM-Duluth (2) finishes in the UNI Twilight Sat., April 29 vs. Upper Iowa (2) In the Twin Cities this summer Meet at Nothern Iowa ancl need a college course? Sun., April 30 at Upper Iowa (2) UPCOMING MEETS: SOFTBALL (35-11-1, 10-2) Check out 'What's available at Thurs.-Sat., April 27-29 at Century College_ Thurs., April 20: Loss, 7-1; Loss, Drake Relays in Des Moines, 1-0 at Southwest Minnesota State Iowa WWW-ce ntu ryeed u Sat., April 22: Win, 13-0 at Bem- dji State; Win, 18-1 vs. Minnesota- WOMEN'S GOLF Crookston Sat./Sun., April 22-23: Sun., April 23: Win, 9-1 vs. Ninth place in Maverick Higher Education. Northern State; Win, 4-2 vs. Min- Invitational at the Lakeside Lower Tuition. nesota State Moorhead Country Club UPCOMING GAMES: UPCOMING: Tues., April 25: Jewel Col- Wed., April 26 at Wayne State Summer Classes begin . (2) legiate Invitational in Lake May 15 axis:1.11=rue 26 Thurs., April 27 at Augustana City, Minn. occured after the (S.D.) (2) Winonan went to press Sat./Sun., April 29-30 at Minne- MEN'S GOLF sota State Mankato Tournament Mon., April 17: Second WOMENS TENNIS (11 -7) place in Golden Bear Spring C:4entouryColle,ge Sat./Sun., April 22-23: First place Invitational at the Jewel Golf Club White near Lake. Minnesota in Northern Sun Intercollegiate 651-779-3300 Conference Tournament Mon., April 18: First place in Concordia Spring Invite Sports 15 Zilka shine at Conference Tourna- Scott Swanson "The first set went real quick, advancing to WINONAN but I knew that I couldn't let it the champi- bother me," Malwitz said. "I onship. For senior Josh Malwitz, this had to try and keep my focus." The junior season was a happy ending to a And Malwitz did just that, came within splendid collegiate career with as he took the second set and points of the Winona State University eventually the match. winning the men's tennis team. "Malwitz coming out and finals, but Malwitz took first place at winning was the high point eventually the No. 3 singles position in the for me as coach," said Wino- lost 2-6, 6-3, North Central Conference tour- na State coach Sean Kangrga. 10-8 to Kev- nament after defeating Travis "And also just because he was a in Lukens Marohl of St. Cloud State 1-6, senior. That was huge for him. of St. Cloud 6-4, 12-10. "To beat the St. Cloud guys, State.

you have to be playing at a very "(Zilka) 0,500 J "It was pretty big," Malwitz s AMKWN> said of the victory. "I hadn't high level," Kangrga said. was a couple Doug Sundin/WINONAN won a conference tournament Another highlight in the points from Winona State junior Ryan Zilka tosses up a serve. The junior placed yet in college so it felt really tournament came from junior winning second at the North Central Conference tournament in Grand Forks, N.D. good to finally get that." Ryan Zilka. that match," Malwitz's thrilling 3-set Zilka, who normally played Kangrga Cloud's 33 points. riors will square off against match came against a player No. 3 doubles, had to fill in at said of the No. 6 singles cham- Augustana finished in third Nebraska-Kearney in the first that he lost to earlier in the sea- No. 6 singles after regular Kyle pionship. "That would have with 22 points. round of regionals. son. Savelkoul was not able to play been huge because he was a late The Warriors regular season The two teams met earlier in After dropping the first set because of illness. addition. He played real well." has come to an end and their at- the season and Kearney won, 6-1, Malwitz was able to hold Zilka took advantage of the As a team, the Warriors fin- tention will now turn to the re- but Winona State came close his composure and fight back opportunity, winning the semi- ished second behind St. Cloud gional tournament. to winning, indicating that the for the win. final match 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 and State. Winona State accumu- Kangrga projected the War- Warriors may have a shot at a lated 24 points compared to St. Defense dominates

WINONA, Minn.—The Wi- They also put nona State Uni- constant pressure versity football on quarterback team held its an- Drew Aber, sack- nual spring game ing him six times. over the weekend Aber finished and. the defense the game passing proved that it 13-for-18 with 156 means business. yards and a touch- The defense down—a 35-yard won the exhi- strike to Steven bition scrim- Robinson. mage7 4-3 5. The Warriors They held the will open the 2006 offense in check season on Sep- throughout the tember 2 at home „. 4** day, holding the against Truman Doug Sundin/WINONAN running game to State. kr, '‘Nktk‘ vszqe(, \NN Winona State's defense teams up to tackle junior run- just 11 yards on j A ning back Adam Linbo, who finished with 22 yards. 32 attempts. 16 Sports Ns Warriors struggle to find groove against Wayne State

Winona State loses time defending NSIC champion three of four in big Wildcats. matchup between In game one, the Warriors the top two teams managed only in the conference three hits in los- ing 9-1. Senior Joe Magee dou- Chandler MacLean bled and eventu- WINONAN ally scored on a single by fellow A chance at the regular sea- senior Brian Me- son Northern Sun Intercolle- nard to account giate Conference title probably for the Warriors escaped the Winona State Uni- run. Senior start- versity baseball team over the ing pitcher Josh weekend, but the four-game Schultz surren- series with powerhouse Wayne dered just two State (Neb.) did offer a silver earned runs while lining, as well as optimism for striking out three the fast-approaching postsea- through five in- son. nings pitched. The Warriors (24-15, 14-4) In game two, dropped the first three games Magee and Me- of the series before winning nard each hit the finale to avoid the sweep at solo homeruns, home. as the Warriors T h e led 2-1 heading Wild- into the top of cats the sixth inning. (30- 11 - But Wayne State 1, 17-1) scored three runs Doug Sundin/WINONAN came and went on to A Winona State baseball player takes a swin g during Saturday's game against Wayne State. The Warriors into the beat the Warriors lost both games in Saturday's doubleheader, dropping the first 9-1 and the second 4-2. series 4-2. The Wildcats But the hits were scattered and 1. Magee closed out a strong se- the final half inning to steal the u n - were held to just five hits by the only produced two runs in the ries from the plate in which he win. Magee beaten Warriors pitching combination Warriors 13-2 loss. batted Nebraska-Omaha carried the in con- of senior Jade Boettcher and ju- In the series finale, junior .545. momentum over to the second ference nior Dan Burch. pitcher Brad Bjerke dominated. I t game of the doubleheader, de- play but were only a game up The Warriors heated up of- He was just one strike away was the feating Winona State 17-10. on the Warriors in the NSIC fensively in games three and from a complete game shutout Wild- The Mavericks scored 10 runs standings. The Warriors game four of the weekend series. before giving up a two-out, cats first in the first three innings. four win snapped the Wildcat's The Warriors tallied nine hits two-strike homerun in the sev- loss in The Warriors have 11 games 18-game unbeaten streak. in game enth inning. over a remaining in the regular season Wayne State left Winona three. The right-hander from the month, before the NSIC tournament. with a three game lead over the Magee La Crescent, Minn. has been a a streak After a double-header at Min- Warriors in NSIC and with just went rock in the Warriors' rotation all that Stevens nesota-Duluth on Wednesday, four conference games left for 4-for-4 season and leads the staff with dated the Warriors will play a home- both teams, the Wildcats hold with a six wins, a 0.97 ERA and 39 back to March 17. and-away pair of double head- a strong edge in the battle for double strikeouts through 37 innings Earlier in the week, the War- ers against Upper Iowa. The the right to host the upcoming while of work. riors dropped a pair of games at first double-header will be Northern Sun Intercollegiate junior Senior Reggie Stevens broke Nebraska-Omaha. played at home on Saturday, Conference tournament (May Bjerke B e n open the game in the bottom of In the first game, Winona and the second on the road . on 11-13). Barrone the fifth inning with a bases- State took a 10-3 lead into the Sunday. In the first of two double- blasted loaded, base-clearing double as seventh inning but the Mav- Reach Chandler at headers the Warriors struggled his 12th homerun of the season. the Warriors went on to win 6- ericks rallied off eight runs in CLMaclea9357@winona•edu offensively against the three- Sports 17 Planning to quit smoking after college? The odds are against you. Research shows most students who say they'll quit smoking right after college...can't.

For help, call (888) 354-PLAN Fosse!! tosses no-hitter to propel Warriors Warriors win four The four wins came after a ing game for the Warriors. The hits while striking out four. team leader in batting average, straight NSIC pair of losses to NSIC leader sophomore tossed a complete Jamie Kettwig and Chelsea hitting .381 on the season. South- game no-hitter and struck out Rosenow each hit home runs in She matchups during west eight batters while walking just the win. is also Min- one. Dobbertin went 3-for-3, second weekend in Bemidji nesota Terra Halron went 3-for- making her a perfect 5-for-5 on on the State 3 in the game while Amanda the day. team in Scott Swanson earlier Wilhelm, Jenny Dobbertin and On Sunday, April 23, anoth- home WINONAN in the Abby Kacena all went 2-for-2. er pair of games proved a little runs, week. Winona State carried the more difficult for the Warriors, with a

The Winona . State University 0 n momentum from the first game but they still won both. total of softball team went a perfect 4-0 S atur- Fossell over to the second game of the Halron and Kettwig each six. in the Northern Sun Intercolle- d a y , day as they cruised to a 18-1 win went 3-for-4 to lead the way for S e - Kettwig giate over the weekend. April over Minnesota-Crookston. the Warriors. nior The weekend was highlight- 22, the Warriors kicked off the Chelsey Ewing got the win Winona State closed out a Sarah ed by a Kristen Fossill no-hit- weekend on a high note, defeat- for the Warriors. The freshman successful weekend with an Carlson, Winona State's all- ter Saturday against Bemidji ing Bemidji State 13-0. pitched a complete game and extra inning victory over Min- time career home run leader, State. Fossell pitched an outstand- gave up just one run on three nesota State-Moorhead. leads the team in homers with The Warriors seven. scored two runs Heading into a Wednesday, in the top of the April 26 matchup with Wayne eighth inning to State, the Warriors were tied for secure the win. second in the NSIC with Con- Jenny Stannis cordia-St. Paul (10-2). South- got the win after west Minnesota State sat alone pitching a com- atop the conference standings plete game. (12-0). Sarah Carl- Reach Scott at son and Kettwig [email protected] each went 3- for-4 to lead the Winona State offense. Sports Reporter Winona State needed for the has reached the home stretch of 2006-2007 school its long season. year. Contact Scott The squad has played near- Swanson at SD- ly 50 games, but Swanso3092 has come on as the season has @winona.edu for progressed. The more information! Warriors are 19- Doug Sundin/WINONAN 4 over their last A Winona State University softball player makes a slide. The Warriors are 35-11-1 this season, including a 23. 19-4 stretch over their last 23. The NSIC Championships will be May 5-6 in Crookston, Minn. Kettwig is the 18 Sports Instructions:

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