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RunUp the Runway showcases local fashion designers Robert Spencer, founder of Jihad Watch, speaking Thursday evening in at MAM Bolton Hall. Post photo by Alana Soehartono Concert Reviews: Spencer lecture lacked Minus the Bear Mountain Goats outbursts, interruptions Man Man David Byrne Extensive Freedom Center is a conserva SDS claims stem from Bookstore, SDS approached the tive organization founded by UWM's refusal to join Brand Standards Committee security prevents Horowitz, who was the subject fringe pg 7 with a request that UWM reject of a controversial visit to UWM DSP program their support of two groups used Horowitz repeat this past spring. to assure all logo sale items are Prior to entering the lecture Women's soccer By Cordelia Ellis manufactured in a sweatshop By Jo Rey Lopez and Kevin Lessmiller hail, attendees had to endure an Special to The Post free environment with equal airport-like security screening, breaks season worker rights. With enough security to complete with a walk-through goal record The UW-Milwaukee Students SDS requested that UWM join quell a small riot, conservative metal detector, bag and purse for a Democratic Society (SDS) the Designated Supplier Program speaker Robert Spencer took the search, followed by another recently launched an anti-sweat (DSP), a proposed new system by stage in UW-Milwaukee's Bolton screening by a handheld metal "Kicks for Hoops" shop campaign, which claims WRC. With careful examination Hall last Thursday to discuss detector. to replace "Panther that the UWM Bookstore sup of the DSP, UWM decided against his views on radical Islam's in Tyler Kristopeit, Chairman ports sweatshops by selling gar the SDS suggestion. filtration into the United States of UWM College Republicans, Madness" ments made with unfair labor Information provided by the and the western world. introduced the evening's guest standards. UWM Bookstore gave expla Spencer is founder of Jihad speaker. Spencer then came Sports pg 18 But a statement released by nation to why the Designated Watch, a sub-entity of the David Vice Chancellor for University Supplier Program was refused. Horowitz Freedom Center. The See SPENCER page 3 Relations Tom Luljak states, A legal review of the recom "UWM has demonstrated its mended DSP was submitted to commitment to worker's rights the United States Department of through its paid membership Justice, by the Worker's Rights in the Fair Labor Association Committee. UWM joins Wisconsin Genomics Initiative (FLA) and the Worker's Rights The request for a review of Consortium (WRC)." the system was pulled by WRC, Gov. Doyle unveils new research collaboration According to records and notes obtained from the UWM See BOOKSTORE page 3 By David Acker ual's vulnerability to specific how best to treat them, and Special to The Post diseases, finding patients what we can do to keep them personalized treatments, de from getting sick in the first The University of termining patients' individual place," Obey was quoted as the governor. According to SA Wisconsin-Milwaukee is now responses to specific treat saying in a press release for CORRECTIONS: President Tyler Draheim, the one of four m^ajor state re ments and preventing dis the announcement. Student Association is not ask search institutions that eases before they occur. The state of Wisconsin is Last week's story, ing the governor to help pay will collaborate on the United States House Rep. already in the forefront of "Yesterday's 'Prowl' benefits the legal fees. Instead, the SA new Wisconsin Genomics Dave Obey is one supporter personalized healthcare and scholarships," incorrectly re is preparing to formally inform Initiative, announced Oct. 10 of the initiative. genomic exploration. The ported that the UWM Dance. the governor of the situation by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle. Team was present at the 4th and to ask him if he has any The undertaking is a public- "UWM has been such a leader in medical research, Annual Panther Prowl 5k advice or could offer any help private partnership comprised run/walk. The UWM Panther in resolving the situation. "I of The Marshfield Clinic, The and it's an institution with great minds focused on Cheerleaders were at the event, would like to see this taken Medical College of Wisconsin the most challenging problems in medicine" - Lee not the Dance Team. The Post care of as quickly as possible, (MCW), The University of regrets this error. but as long as I am President, Wisconsin School of Medicine Sensenbrenner, spokesperson for Gov. Doyle not one dime of the students & Public Health and UWM. Last week's story, "Student of the University of Wisconsin- The initiative will allow the "Medical experts have tes Wisconsin Genomics Initiative Association plans to ask gover Milwaukee's money will be four institutions to work in a tified before my committee hopes to solidify the states' nor to help pay legal fees," in spent towards this bill," said combined effort to advance that the future of medicine is leadership role in the nation, correctly reported the position Draheim in an e-mail to the personalized healthcare. Key that we will be able to look and in the world. of the Student Association's Post. The Post sincerely re goals of the collaboration in at individuals and know what efforts in communicating with grets the error. clude foreseeing an individ diseases they are likely to get, See RESEARCH page 4 2 October 20,2008 The UWM Post
uvvMrOSt WISPIRG "blitzes" UWM Palin makes SNL
A WISPIRG "blitz" involves registering as appearance Editor in Chief Editorial Editor Business Manager many voters as possible in a short period of Alongside her impersonator Tina Fey, and Jonathan Anderson Leslie Peckham Bryan Arnold time. Between Monday Oct. 13 and Wednesday Fey's'30 Rock'co-star Alec Baldwin, Republican Oct. 15, WISPIRG registered 1,026 voters on Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin made News Editor Production Editor Account Executives the UW-Milwaukee campus. Including previous a guest appearance on the Oct. 18 episode Kevin Lessmiller Audrey Posl Heidi Hall weeks' efforts at UWM, the group registered of Saturday Night Live. Palin appeared in the Asst. News Editors Graphic Designer Kurt Raether over 2,000 voters on campus. opening sketch, interacting with Baldwin, and later during the "Weekend Update" segment. Marly Fink Michael Thompson Advertising Designer Kristin Kern Photo Editor Dena Nord Islam seminars on Distribution Colin Powell endorses Fringe Editors Sam Hogerton campus Friday Melissa Campbell Puzzle Editor Mike Kennedy Obama This Friday Oct. 24 will feature two experts Alex Rewey Jonas Wittke Patrick Quast speaking on communicating about Islam. The Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Asst. Fringe Editors Chief Copy Editor Board of Directors free seminars will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 Powell announced his support for Democratic Christine Brownfield Katie Visser Jonathan Anderson p.m. The speakers are Edina Lekovic, who will Presidential candidate Barack Obama yester address "Islam as a Political Tool in the '08 day. Powell, a Republican who is a retired U.S. Darin Kwilinski Melissa Campbell Copy Editors Elections," and Anisa Mehida, who will speak on general, called Obama "a new generation com Sports Editors Amanda Mitchell Audrey Posl how to properly talk about Islam and Muslims. ing onto the world stage" on NBC's "Meet the Jimmy Lemke Lindsey Millard Mike Kennedy Source: UWM.edu Press." Mike Kennedy Nicole Fennig
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UWM continues to have a pendent monitoring and verifi Free Hot Cocoa will be provided. membership with WRC. The cation practices. One of those WRCs website, www.work- verification practices is "The Fair ersrights.com, explains it is an Labor Association Workplace of independent labor rights mon Conduct," a code where there are itoring organization and they guidelines facilities must live Pli EAST SIDE & MiamUFs evaluate working conditions in up to, in order to be considered SB factories around the world. It sweatshop free. COIN LAUNDRY Tannine l also states that their purpose is The university has not turned MAYTAG to fight sweatshops and protect its back on the Designated .STOP IN rODAHF rights of worker's that sew cloth Supplier Program. The state ing or make other goods sold in ment from Luljak also reads GIANTWASHERS the U.S. "UWM would like the program OVER 100 MACHINES! FOR BIG ITEMS! The WRC conducts indepen (DSP) to receive a positive review ONE dent investigations and submits letter from the U.S. Department FREE°WASH reports on factories that pro of Justice before we participate. WITH PURCHASE OF ONE WASH- FREE TAN duce major U.S. brands. The The statement goes on to DOUBLE LOAD ONLY. WITH PURCHASE OF ANY Limit one free wash per person, MULTITAN PACKAGE. organization also aids workers, say, "If and when UWM is con per day. Not valid with other specials. Limit one coupon per person. Not valid with other discounts. by helping them defend their fident that the DSP can legally *C0UP0N REQUIRED* Expires 10/31/08 'COUPON REQUIRED* Expires 10/31/08 > Doubleload only working rights and putting an be implemented and enforced in Tues, Wed, &Thurs end to labor abuse. On www. a manner that is also respon workersrights.com individuals sible to its constituents, UWM 414-831 -TANN(8266) WWW.EASTSIDEMAYTAG.COM CLOSE TO CAMPUS can see the 175 affiliate schools, is willing to join the Designated 2009 E. KENILWORTH PLACE {KENILWORTH & PROSPECT) UWM being one of them. Suppliers Program". 4 October 20, 2008 The UWM Post The legacy behind the brick, part two Milwaukee-Downer College buildings provide campus with rich history
By Katie Visser 1840s and '50s. Among the Chief Copy Editor most notable of the college's 20th century presidents was Continued from last week's Ellen Clara Sabin, who has issue been lovingly and respectfully In September 1895 an all remembered among graduates female institution called the of the college for her generous Downer College moved from and faithful service. Fox Lake, Wis. to Milwaukee According to Neita Oviatt to join the Milwaukee Female Friend, who started attending Seminary, which had by that at Milwaukee-Downer in 1905, time come to be known as Sabin had a formidable pres Milwaukee College. The two ence as well as a motherly institutions began the 1895 heart. school year as one and state In a 1976 article for the legislature approved the union Wisconsin Magazine of History, in 1897. Friend recalled running into Sabin in the hall on the way to As documented by the breakfast. "[She] looked taller than her actual height because Cumtux, a student- of her erect carriage and broad, produced yearbook square shoulders," Friend said. Despite the awe her students that dates back to 1898, felt in Sabin's presence, Friend student life among described her also as someone the senior girls loved to spend Post photo by Sam Hogerton the young women of time with. Milwaukee-Downer was "The happiest times were yearbook that dates back to excelled in both intellec cance. Thus Merrill Hall, the rich and vibrant from when Miss Sabin invited us to 1898, student life among the tual mastery and community Milwaukee-Downer headquar have tea in her suite on wintry young women of Milwaukee- enrichment. ters for all those decades, is the start. days when the weather was too Downer was rich and vibrant McBride smilesbrightly when preserved in much of its orig cold for walking," Friend said. from the start. Evidence of this commenting on the first half of inal beauty and character, With this momentous step Friend also spoke with grat can be found in archived pho the 20th century at Milwaukee- while still being used for class the Milwaukee-Downer College itude of Sabin's contributions tos from bold productions of Downer. She explains that in room space as well as faculty officially came into being. to the reputation of Milwaukee- Mountebanks, the school's of those days "The women's teams offices. For over five additional de Downer and its students among ficial drama club, or a theat didn't have to wait for the men's Holton Hall, the first dormi cades the College turned out other higher education institu rical 1930s May Day celebra teams to give up the gym." They tory for Milwaukee-Downer, to academically thriving students tions in the early years of the tion during which displays of owned the gym. And if the day contains some strikingly who went on to work as suc 20th century. According to Victorian pomp and glamour Cumtux and other historical preserved elements as well. cessful women in increasingly Friend, Sabin made it possible were reenacted. reference works on the history Most notable of these is prob diverse fields. for women's programs in ar From the academic diligence of the College are a good guide, ably the stunning 1900s sitting The college was led through eas like teaching, nursing and of the Latin Club or the Science then it's clear the Milwaukee- room that so many Milwaukee- these years by female presi homemaking "to the status of Club to the service projects Downer women made good use Downer students used through dents, principals, deans and professions worthy of four- of the College's branch of of the gym and all the other fa out the years to hold teas, lun faculty members who closely year college degrees." the Young Women's Christian cilities on their petite, modest cheons and club meetings. The resembled the institution's As documented by the Association (Y.W.C.A.), it seems and beautiful grounds. room is located at the entrance unique female founders of the Cumtux, a student-produced the Milwaukee-Downer women In 1964, the Milwaukee- to Holton, which today houses Downer College sold its 49-acre academic advising for UWM's campus to the University of College of Letters and Science. 12TH ANNUAL Wisconsin-Milwaukee. At that Johnston Hall, another time 49 students and 21 faculty historic dormitory, situated RBAN FORU members moved to Appleton, across the quaint commons Wis. to join Lawrence College, from Holton, holds UWM's ISSUES IN URBAN EDUCATION M which is today Lawrence Department of Journalism and u University. According to histori Mass Communication today. A forum to raise the understanding of education in urban settings cal data on Lawrence's Web site, Johnson's creaking staircases 44 of those 49 students later and tiny, oddly shaped win Reconstruction of Power: earned their bachelor's degrees dows still open onto memo from Lawrence University. ries of the original Milwaukee- Through Critical Education for Equity and Justice for All As far as the Milwaukee- Downer women - students just Thursday, November 6, 2008 Downer buildings themselves like today's students, full of ex are concerned, today at least citement and promise, unaware University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union 220 E. Kenwood Blvd, six of the original buildings of the amazing developments are protected under state law that awaited them in their indi as places of historic signifi- vidual futures.
RESEARCH challenge. Continued from page 1 Gov. Doyle's spokesperson, Lee Sensenbrenner, is confi dent in the university's ability Gov. Doyle stated in the to contribute to the initiative's press release that, "by aligning concerted efforts. the intellectual capital of four "UWM has been such a leader THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PRESENTS MILWAUKEE major research institutions, in medical research and it's an a a :3 we will meet an important sci institution with great minds iaaagMi Fia Wii iif^ entific and public health need focused on the most challeng Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley, Ph.D., Renowned Scholar, Historian, Professor of that could otherwise not be ing problems in medicine," said met and which cannot be ac Sensenbrenner. American Studies and Ethnicity, University of Southern California complished anywhere else but According to an Oct. 10 ar Dr. Barbara Gerner de Garcia, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Wisconsin." ticle in the Milwaukee Business Educational Foundations and Research, Gallaudet University, Washington D.C. In 2006 at the opening cere Journal, UWM already con mony of the Marshfield Clinic's ducts research in urban health mmmm Wimmimsmm m% Laird Center for Medical care and health informatics. Omi "El Mas Complete," Performs exciting rhythm of hip hop/reggaeton Research, Gov. Doyle chal Additionally, the university's The Children of The Sun Drum Troupe, African rhythms and dance lenged the research institu School of Nursing is known for tions to join forces for medi its key role in research and com performed by young deaf and hard of hearing musicians cal research in Wisconsin. The munity health involvement. St Paul Youth Inspirational Gospel Choir, a joyful celebration of youth Wisconsin Genomics Initiative The four institutions will be is the first plan that has arisen supported by both the federal Register online at: www.urbanforurn.uwni.edu. or for more info call 414-229-5255 in response to the governor's government and the state.
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If he is elected to the presidency, Sen. Barack Obama and his advisers have promised NFL TICKET to bring bipartisanship and experience to his administration. BIG TEN NETWORK Advisers suggest that among those who would * 10 TV'S * * 9 FT. PROJECTION TV * be considered for Cabinet-level positions are two FREE VICTORY BOMB! Republicans, Sens. Richard G. Lugar, Ind., and BRING IN YOUR TICKET STUB FROM ANY HOME PACKERS, BREWERS, Chuck Hagel, Neb. BUCKS, BADGERS, UWM OR MARQUETTE GAME FOR A FREE BOMB SHOT! A leading candidate for White House chief of staff is Thomas A. Daschle, D-S.D., the former Senate majority leader, but there could be dark-horse can $1 HAPPY HOUR didates, including Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill., a DAILY 3-9 close Obama adviser who worked for President c Clinton. VOTED BEST HAPPY, HOUR '05, '06, 07! Several advisers to Obama also said the 2004 SATURDAY N00N-9PM SUNDAY NOON - CLOSE Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. 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Janet Napolitano Democrats' Iraq withdrawal plan.. and former Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder In addition to defense, the top three Cabinet po as candidates for attorney general; a pair of for $10 ANY TAP BEER sitions that advisers said are a priority are attor mer National Security Council members, Susan E. ney general, secretary of state and, perhaps most Rice and James B. Steinberg, as candidates for na 9 PM-CLOSE pressing, Treasury secretary. tional security adviser; and Kansas Gov. Kathleen BOTTOMLESS MUG NITE Obama already consults with a core group of Sebelius for a yet-to-be-determined Cabinet post. economic and financial advisers, some of whom Including: Guinnes, Newcastle, Harp & 11 other Taps COLLEGE NIGHT .«* $1 SHOTS W7 COLLEGE ID *° $3 BOMB SHOTS c/ose A McCain administration $Q SMIRNOFF COCKTAILS *- ANY FLAVOR By Michael Abramowitz and Michael D. Shear ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Several The Washington Post Republicans predicted that McCain would try to $1 Taps and Rail Cocktails prevail on Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates Noon-9 PM Advisers say Sen. John McCain is eager to to remain at the Pentagon, while others expect a create an administration that is drawn from the quicker departure for Treasury Secretary Henry $1 CanS 9 PM CLOSE ranks of people beyond the Beltway and filled M. Paulson Jr. Many also see a big role in a McCain with more than a token Democrat. administration for his close friend Sen. Joseph I. 2311N. MURRAY AVE. • 414-224-7084 OPEN MON-FRI 3 PM-CLOSE McCain has tapped former Navy Secretary Lieberman, I-Conn., perhaps as secretary of state. 1 John F. Lehman to lead planning for a poten Gates said again on Friday that he is not in SAT & SUN NOON-CLOSE tial presidential transition. Lehman, a friend of terested in remaining in his post after Jan. 20, McCain's, is being assisted in identifying players though he has not completely shut the door on in a new administration by veteran Washington the prospect. Other possibilities for the Pentagon lobbyist William E. Timmons and William L. Ball, job include Lehman and former Deputy Secretary another former Navy secretary. of State Richard L. Armitage, whose oft-stated The challenge of stocking an administration skepticism about the Iraq war could help McCain may be particularly acute for McCain, who has signal a break from the Bush administration. 824 E. LOCUsr ieaLeS * G™ders clashed with many leaders in his party estab Several individuals close to McCain said they DUg OUtS * De-toX lishment and the Bush administration. He keeps think it unlikely that he would keep Paulson at counsel with only a tight group of advisers. 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OAKLAND AVE. 414.967.9014 on the National Tribute Act to language in the bills, both the Women's Resource Center "YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!"" < Advisory Committee Act and the The agenda and minutes from Be On The Safe Side (B.O.S.S.) ;<>»«, Zmt. 2883, IMi 2W ISH UXM mv$mm»m,llt «U SttlltS HSMKB. ** Reset?* tS«SS|tit to MalielsyM«tt>nH|ts. three previous SA Senate meet Oversight Committee Act ings were approved prior to the passed. comments and questions portion The next piece of legislation Try your hand at this week's of the agenda. SA President Tyler on the agenda was the National Puzzle solutions puzzles, turn to page 27 Draheim, Vice President Tommy Tribute Act. This bill allocates Hughes, Speaker of the Senate time for the Pledge of Allegiance Last week's In-Word solution Tyler Kristopeit, and UWM Dean at the beginning of each SA Last week's crossword solution of Students Jim Hill each pro meeting. During debate, it was In-Word: CONTEST vided comments. amended to include the right for s L A M T E E N S D E L 1 Following comments and any SA Senator to not participate cent scot N A T 0 A R G U E 1 T E M questions, SA Director of Shared in reciting the Pledge. cone sect Governance Brandon Decker and "This is one of the least con A U T 0 M A G M A S H 1 P cost sent 1 University Affairs Director Kara troversial things we can do," cote snot P R 1 N C E S S B R 1 D E Campbell gave brief reports. said Senator Kyle Duerstein, ef nest steno S E C L u D E C A R V E Next, the meeting's special or fectively ending debate on the nose stet L A 1 R iRlO B RE 1 N E R ders included vacant Senate seat issue. The bill then passed in a note stone IT E D| F E E IN E T S appointments. roll call vote, 25-5. octet tent G A S |R E D F L A G| T O T Alexander Dunn, Stuart Gavin, Finally, the Senate Agenda once test A M 1 R A N A ID u D| Brittini Raygo and Boan Sianipar Efficiency Act passed in a roll call onset tone P E T E R F A L KI L E C H were appointed as freshman vote. A 2/3 majority consent is scent tote E X U D E A P A C H E S Senators. In a battle for one va required in a roll call vote for SA scone cant Sheldon B. Lubar School of bylaw changes. The Efficiency Act A N D R E T H E LG 1 A N T Business seat, Gable Bohn de removes Dr. Helen Mamarchev, G A T E A L E u T M 1 N E feated Stephen Albert Horvath II UWM Vice Chancellor for Student 0 P E C S L A N T A S A P Last week's Word Search in a ballot-style vote. Affairs and Chancellor Carlos E. D E S K E S S A Y 1L E S S Caleb Casper was not present Santiago from the comments and & Rescue solution and Kate Edwards was appointed questions portion of each SA to a vacant College of Letters and agenda, where they traditionally RESCUE: "A friend to all is a friend to none" This week's Sudoku solution Science seat. Finally, Vince Tripi have been provided time. III filled one of two vacant School Instead, Santiago, Mamarchev, ft\ (3) (SETAMSSALO 7 4 8 5 3 9 1 6 2 of Education seats. or any other UWM administra Current Senate vacancies af tive official can now request a R © ® cr w i 6 9 3 1 2 7 4 5 8 ter the Oct. 19 meeting include: position during comments and A o Two At-Large seats, one School questions. Duerstein pointed out N 5 2 1 8 4 6 9 7 3 of Education seat, two Graduate that it's been about three years T 0 School seats, one College of since the Chancellor or a desig 2 3 9 6 1 4 5 8 7 Letters and Science seat, and one nee has appeared at a SA Senate Freshmen Senator seat. meeting. 1 8 7 3 9 5 2 4 6 In a Senate Appropriations The Oct. 19 meeting was ad 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 9 1 Committee (SAC) veto override journed at 9:22 p.m., following session, the override failed and brief announcements from mem 8 1 5 9 7 3 6 2 4 the UWM Ceramic Arts Student bers of the SA Senate. s© ® 9 7 4 2 6 1 8 3 5 (FT1 mm 0>\fe By Alex Rewey tion to shows, like "Saturday influence. fringe Editor Night Live," Stone casts a sur In turn, Cheney's support of prisingly fair lens over the cir the more controversial courses Having been both cumstances and motivations of of the administration cause him lauded as an invalu a man who would become the to butt heads with the increas able socio-politi most widely disapproved presi ingly reluctant former Central cal commentator and derided dent of our time. Intelligence Director George for allegedly rewriting history To fill the enormous shoes, Tenet (Bruce McGill), and more on occasion, perpetually con Stone tapped current cinematic predominantly with the ut troversial director Oliver Stone golden boy Josh Brolin, who was terly remorseful former Bush seems to many a less than stel widely reported to have slaved Secretary of State Colin Powell, lar choice to deliver a serious in order to craft a serious por played by veteran stage actor look at the life and times of the trayal to stand out from the myr Jeffrey Wright. most controversial figure of the iad of late night caricatures. Hurriedly produced to pre 21st century, President George Beginning with his way cede the upcoming presiden W. Bush. ward days as a hell-raising Yale tial election, "W." cherry picks Stone's lightening fast pro pledge and a failed stint as a only a topical handful of Bush duction of his quasi-biopic "W." Texas oil rig worker, Stone side Administration's troubled could be aptly described as the steps the standard political de agenda, focusing almost solely final installment of the direc nials and apologies to show an on the drives to invade Iraq in tor's presidential trilogy, be undeniably charismatic, yet both 1991 and 2003. ginning with 1991's "JFK" and equally reckless and addictive In perhaps the film's most 1995's "Nixon." personality of privilege under compelling scene, Stone's Bush the dark shadow of the bottle plays mere spectator to Cheney's At the heart of the film is in his youth. chillingly energy-minded new At the heart of the film is world vision before a map of the Bush's cold and volatile Bush's cold and volatile rela Middle East very deliberately relationship with his father, tionship with his father, for centered not on Iraq, but Iran. former President George mer President George H.W. As Powell ardently sec H.W. Bush (played with a Bush (played with a surprising ond guesses the administra calm by veteran actor James tion's motivations for invasion, surprising calm by veteran Cromwell), and the persis Stone's Cheney very bluntly actor James Cromwell), and tent suspicion that the heavy states, "there is no exit." Josh Brolin takes on the role of George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's new biopic the persistent suspicion Bush mantle was perhaps in However, the film's justifi "W" about the current leader of the free world. Richard Dreyfuss also stars as Vice President Dick Cheney, c. Lionsgate. that the heavy Bush mantle tended for Bush's brother, for ably limited take on the most mer Florida Governor Jeb Bush, controversial action by the Bush was perhaps intended for (Jason Ritter). Administration also lay at the Secretary of State Condoleezza bringing President Bush to the Bush's brother, former Among the many towering heart of the film's many flaws. Rice while Oscar winning ac big screen with wondrous de Florida Governor Jeb Bush, figures in Bush's life stand the Stone wholly omits entire tress Ellen Burstyn gives an ut tail before his term has even ex who remains curiously diametrically opposed Reverend chapters of Bush's story, in terly fascinating take as a rather pired, yet the severe real world Earle Hudd (Stacey Keach) and cluding his victory in Florida bullish Barbara Bush. implications of Stone's take al absent in the film. the cryptically motivated Vice in 2000 and nearly his entire Nevertheless, the film is most seem too heavy to bear. President Dick Cheney, played second term in office, while in darkly comedic in unapologet- As Stone's Bush ponders the Whereas these films were epic with a truly stunning attention cluding rather trivial moments ically heavy handed in scenes newly formed stress lines in his reexaminations of two of the for detail by Oscar winner ac like his infamous pretzel chok like President Bush becoming forehead, the viewer is invited most pivotal points in American tor Richard Dreyfuss. Whereas ing incident. Also, Bush's close lost while leading his entire cab to almost feel pity for his mis history, the Kennedy assassina Hudd views W's born-again so relationship with former British inet through the wilderness of guided drive for greatness, yet tion and the fall of President briety and subsequent "divine" Prime Minister Tony Blair (loan his Crawford estate. real explanation and account Nixon, in "W." Stone shows view call to the nation's highest of Gruffudd) is only briefly (but hi However, "W." decidedly ability remain ultimately absent ers something personally un fice with equally impassioned lariously) touched in the film's lacks the historical oomph that in the film. precedented: restraint. support and skepticism, Cheney third act. only history can develop and Leaving the last few cheap appears perched over the ad Thandie Newton deliv interpret. Stone deserves high shots at the Bush administra ministration with disturbing ers a par performance as U.S. praise for his sheer audacity in uwmpost.com October 20,2008 9 A videogame first 'Max Payne' satisfies game fans, though little else By Darin Kwilinski ing New York, exposing more Assistant fringe Editor and more of the conspiracy his wife initially found. H%£ If you go in with The story for "Payne" is little-to-no expec about as cliched as they come, tations for "Max but your belief should already Payne," you will come out of the be suspended enough going in theater thoroughly satisfied. It that you can look past it. There showcases the outrageous vid are some silly story elements eogame action from the game, and unnecessary scenes to try but can't move past the sil to explain the world we are liness of the fact that it is a being introduced to, but it ul movie based on a videogame. timately comes off as cheesy. "Max Payne" follows Detective But "Max Payne" doesn't seem Max Payne three years after his to mind, and that's the whole wife and infant's death. Still point. looking for the last of three kill This movie knows it's a vehi ers, he gets mixed up in an un cle for a live action video.game- derground where the hallucino it even has the screen flash red gen drug "Valkyr" is being used when Payne takes an injury. If In the new flick "Max Payne," Mark Walberg takes on the title role of a driven cop whose pursuits lead him into a dark for murderous purposes. Payne it gets a few new faces to en underworld--and into battle against forces beyond imagination. Credit: Michael Muller/ 20th Century Fox. traverses through a sickly look tertain along the way, so be it, but "Payne's" main focus is fans well handled. acters in Max's world, though of the game. The- iconic bullet "Max Payne" not only stays Mila Kunis is an awkwardly time makes an appearance a true to the videogame formula, placed youngster in an adults "Max Payne" not only stays true to the few times throughout the film, but also excels in the visual world. Mark WahLberg makes a but the health regenerating and audio department. The good Payne, but it's not hard videogame formula, but also excels in pain killers are disappointingly New York that Max Payne trav to play an obsessed, gritty cop the visual and audio department. The missing. Instead, they are re els is beautifully constructed who likes to shoot guns. placed near the end of the film and the sound design creates "Max Payne" as a movie that New York that Max Payne travels is by the Valkyr drug, saving Max the ambiance of his city; the knows what it is and what it beautifully constructed and the sound and sending him on a blood- combination pulls the audience is trying to accomplish. If you spilling rampage. This scene is into the film. Every gunshot is suspend your belief and know design creates the ambiance of his city; the highlight of the flick; it's felt with heavy bass and every that it is a videogame first and the combination pulls the audience visually stunning to see what shock-and-awe moment makes a movie second, you'll come into the film. Max sees under the influence you jump. out feeling oddly satisfied. If of the drug. There are guns, ex It's hard to fault "Max Payne" you expect anything more, you plosions and a little bit of de for staying so true to the story. could set yourself up for a mas tective work, but the sound and The actors do their best of por sive disappointment. style of the game is present and traying the wide range of char • ••• •• . . • • •. •,:••; •"••.'•'••.. . • OV. 2 • 7 P.M. Tickets on sale NO1 TARBLE ARENA www.carthage.edu Carthage * Kenosha, Wisconsin General Admission: $30 The UWM Post 10 October 20, 2008 TheRbst THERIVERSIDE TUJN£HALL PABSTTHEATER.ORG • 414.286.3663 • MYSPACE.COM/PABSTRIVERSI»ETVRNER \ f m I WELCOMES LOCAL H IOSI YELLE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS French Electro-Hip-Pop THE COCKSMITHS Ail BUY TICKETS AT Tickets ATOMIC RECORDS LOCALBJ saon-carn f sessions; GARY L0URIS AN EVENING WITH 8M OF THE JAYHAWKS THE GUFS TOGETHER 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW DVD RELEASE llfE DCII IV The Band Will Be Performing Songs IIVE ItCILLl From Their Entire Catalogue Of Mumc From 1991-200S!!! 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All ATOMIC RECORDS Many More Shows® ALL SMILES tickets I MATT FOCHT BAND $25 day of EXCLUSIVE COMPANY pabsttheater.org uwmpost.com October 20,2008 11 about his family, Hugh Hefner, and Kim Kardashian ("she has a sex tape and a big ass"). His set also had plenty of Ryan A theme park called BEER Seacrest jokes, including a bit where a stool onstage was Secreast, and the stool "Singled Out" and "The Soup" meet at the Riverside was subjected to insults and abuse. But McHale owed a lot to his opener By Melissa Campbell 's penis.' He will then try and grab it," McHale; this is me talking to you'," so Chris Hartwick, who really warmed up fringe Editor he said. the joke continued. When McHale was the audience with a stellar performance, The highlight of the night was per done, he had forced the woman to say and even overshadowed McHale at When comedian Joel McHale took the haps McHale's sharpest turn into the she was a member of NAMBLA, and that points. If you are old enough to remem stage at The Riverside Theatre Oct. 17, inappropriate. she was going to commit suicide after ber, Hardwick was the host of MTV's he stopped, basking in spotlight and "We have a sign language person here the show was over. "Singled Out," and if you are a nerd you cheers, finally offering a peek at his hair with us tonight," McHale tells the crowd, The bit was hilarious, and garnered might recognize him from G4. less chest as a sign of gratitude. Let's a devilish look in his eyes. He walks over the most laughs during McHale's 45-min- Most of what Hartwick said bordered start the show. to the woman signing. ute performance. The interpreter, who on the obscene. I'm afraid what to re McHale, whose claim to fame is host "She has to say everything that I say. obviously was briefed prior to show, was peat for fear it won't be published. Just ing El's "The Soup," a green, screen- 'I am a child molester. This is not Joel a great sport, and continued signing imagine lots of jokes involving sex, and laden pop culture critique, thankfully through the entire joke. When several different sexual terms. But fortunately, I brought a bag of his own pop-free jokes, audience members got up at the joke's can print Hartwick's shining moment. and surprisingly those were his most Most of what Hartwick said conclusion, obviously to visit the water "Do you guys have a fun theme park successful. bordered on the obscene. I'm ing hole, McHale took the opportunity to in Milwaukee?" he asked the crowd. chastise them. A vignette surrounding his three-year- afraid what to repeat for fear There were a few incoherent shouts, but old son Ediie and his obsession with pe- "Oh I've offended some deaf people," then one guy came to Milwaukee's res nises was a riot. Regardless of the story's it won't be published. Just he said. When they started laughing, he cue and yelled, "Beer!" truth, McHale carried it off with perfect imagine lots of jokes involving added, "And they can hear me." "Did you just say beer?" asked Hartwick. delivery and pacing. Despite a rocky start, where his jokes "You have a theme park called 'Beer?'" "I'll be naked around my son, and he sex, and different sexual terms. about Milwaukee fell flat, McHale re Enough said Milwaukee. Enough will see my penis and go, 'He, he, Daddy covered and hit his stride with jokes said. It's not you; it's me Man Man fails to totally rock my world By Jason Corning white getup, thoroughly kitschy Staff Writer instruments of plastic and brass, and even primitive rhythms in When I was first intro support of the carnival melodies duced to Man Man around and penetrating lyrics the world this time last year, I fell has grown to expect from the for them hard and fast. I popular five some. caught a glimpse of the Man Man is currently touring quirky quintet across the prover in support of their most recent bial crowded room of the Rave's release, April's "Rabbit Habits." Eagles Club, and was left deeply Some of the best songs of the al and hopelessly infatuated. bum were included in the night's The men displayed charisma, set list, including the pleasantly confidence, and talent that I most sparse and surprisingly soulful often find myself attracted to in "Whalebones," and the snappy live performers. The tribal drums "Top Drawer," which sounded like beat to the rhythm of my young an infinitely more savage ver heart, the horns blazed trails sion of Modest Mouse's "Satin in through the virgin forests of my a Coffin." aural nerves, and the voice of Each of the songs was per the troupe's leader (which count formed with an appropriate fe Man Man performing with a slew of instruments at Turner Hall. Post photo by Mike Thompson less lazy reviews have pegged as rocity and impressive instrumen tation, but for whatever reason, Each of the songs was the initial charge simply wasn't performed with an there. It felt awkward to be so bored while standing so close to appropriate ferocity the circus that is Man Man, but and impressive I felt like it wasn't entirely my instrumentation, but fault. While the record successfully for whatever reason, distinguishes each song from the initial charge simply the next with alternating pace wasn't there. and styles, the songs seemed to homogenize during their live performance. This is especially "Tom Waits-like") imparted to me unfortunate given the group's stories of reckless love and unbri strong stage presence and admi dled adventure that I would not rable effort. soon forget. Given a more dynamic mix of I left the ballroom that night sound and song choice, the show satisfied and excited to write my may have been more impressive own doting review, in which I and affecting to me personally, ultimately described the music but it proved to work just fine with phrases like "raucous gypsy as it was for the majority of the romps" and "forgotten anthems crowd. of Slovakian carnivals and zom In the end, I left feeling un bie cults. After last week's re satisfied and guilty, wondering cent return to Turner Hall, those where it all went wrong. I care Seeking audience members to ask phrases may still be appropriate, about his band, I really do, and yet I walked away with an entirely feelings for them will likely never different attitude. completely fade. But right now Chancellor Santiago questions! To put it simply, I worry that I just need time alone to think the burgeoning Philly phenome about what I need and where this non and I have grown apart. relationship is taking me. While Though surrounded by an they are great people and will al When: Friday, November 7th at 2:45 p.m. excited and properly energized ways have a place in my record crowd, I found myself cross- collection, I just don't think it's armed and drifting like a dis right that we see each other for tracted lover with the next morn a while. After all, distance makes ing's breakfast on the mind. the heart grow fonder, and hope Contact Kyle Duerstein at [email protected]! All of the elements of the origi fully that's all I need. I simply nal experience were there: rowdy love them too much to say good band members in handsome bye forever. 12 October 20,2008 The UWM Post :: ooocxxacsaocxxscs^^ :: % ON OCTOBER 26 Just the right presence Minus the Bear they were loud, but not grungy "White Mystery," was a bonus, LOOK for this message in your I loud. That being said, their lead but the ability to reproduce their UWM e-mail from I puts on vibrant guitarist was their distracting unique studio sound live for an live show element, getting too into the audience is where "Minus the Norris Health Center I music at the wrong times, pre Bear" really shines. It was like [email protected] venting the audience from con listening to them record for the By Darin Kwilinski necting completely with their first time and you got to watch. Asst. Fringe Editor music. The nearly exact, CD-sounding The second act, "Annuals," replica of "Absinthe Party at the Stage presence is an was another well-established Fly Honey Warehouse" was the "Norris Health Center at i important factor for opening band. With six musi highlight of the night. concerts. If a band has cians on stage (some played Not only was their sound UWM Asks YOU to HELP US H too little, it becomes a more than one instrument) their perfected, but what happened I I boring show. If the band tempo and intensity was right on stage did not distract at all ASSESS YOUR HEALTH!" I has too much, it becomes dis fully a notch above "Themes." from the music. A great band tracting from the music. Both Their vocals take a cue from uses their stage presence to types of bands were present "Dashboard Confessional," include and excite the crowd, at Turner Hall in the form of while the overall sound is inducing swaying, jumping or On Sunday October 26, i opening acts on Thursday, but along the lines of "MGMT." fist-pumping at all the right mo you may be randomly selected and the headliner, "Minus the Bear," With six musicians and equip ments. This is another aspect of contacted by e-mail to take the I perfected what the opening ment on stage their stage pres live shows that "Minus the Bear" ! acts could not. ence was limited, but somehow seems to have a good grasp of. National College Health Assessment, That's not to say the openers their bassist managed to move So "Minus the Bear" gets ma a survey that asks college students were bad. On the contrary, they around and distract every once jor props for being a great ex I were very, very good. The first and a while. It was better than ample of how bands excel at live about their health behaviors. band, the soft-spoken, clean "Themes," and that's only a shows. Their replicated studio sounding alternative sounds minor gripe. Their music was sound is a major bonus, and of "Themes" showcased a little spot-on and well received. their ability to find the right EVERY PARTICIPANT who •• more unique musical feel by And then came "Minus the mix of intensity and subtleness completes and submits the survey having a violinist. The subtle in Bear," much to the crowds' ap is a sign that "Minus the Bear" tensity that was brought to the proval. Playing the fans' favor will be entertaining crowds for will be given a gift card for a FREE ite songs, like "Knights" and a long time. beverage from The Grind. stage was a welcome change as (Maximum value $3.00) * »»if re SUNDAY! * Help us gather accurate knowledge about UWM students'health practices! 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The return of David Byrne By Jacob Schneider busy making gold records with Staff Writer the Talking Heads. Nowadays, things aren't David Byrne has al much different for 56-year-old ways been an uncon Byrne. Embarking on the tour ventional character. "Songs of David Byrne and Brian Spending a good por Eno," after the two hooked up tion of the 1980s run for the reissue of "My Life in the ning around onstage wearing a Bush of Ghosts," Eno gave Byrne fat suit and singing love songs some tracks he had been work to lamps was no exception. His ing on and suggested that he involvement with experimental lay down some vocals to them. art projects, like designing bike The two began trading MP3 files racks for New York City, or mak- via email, adding some vocals here, and a guitar riff there, and before you could say "eccentric ln Byrne's effort genius," they have their first al to integrate visual bum in 27 years without hav David Byrne performs at the Pabst Theare. Post photo by Jacob Schneider stimulation into the ing stepped foot into a studio together. was accompanied by a full band In Motion" from 1980's "Remain along to "This ain't no party. performance, everyone When Byrne took the stage that also included a percus in the Light" that the crowd fi This ain't no disco. This ain't no on stage was dressed in Wednesday night in front of sion section, synthesizer, and nally abandoned their seats and foolin' around," for "Life During a sold-out crowd at the Pabst backup singers, as well as a trio started to feel the groove. Before Wartime." white from head to toe. Theater, he explained that the of choreographed dancers that Byrne could begin the next It was apparent that Byrne Byrne assured the crowd night's performance would fea performed a live music video song, "Crosseyed and Painless," was feeding off the energy of he was interrupted by a passion "We will be your musical ture some material from the for each song. the crowd, and vice versa. The new record with Brian Eno, Playing a fair share of songs ate ovation from the audience relentless waves of applause led doctors and nurses for "Everything That Happens Will early on from "Everything That that lasted several minutes. to three separate encores. The tonight/' Happen Today," along with songs Will Happen Will Happen Today," Byrne was visibly taken back by first of which covered the classic that he and Eno had recorded Including the album's single, the crowd's overly enthusiastic Al Green gospel tune, "Take Me with other artists, letting the au "Strange Overtones," and "One appreciation. to the River." For the second en ing a fully functional musical dience know they were getting Fine Day," while mixing in older Byrne treated the crowd to core, Byrne ran around in back instrument out of the pipes in what they paid for. Heads material, including the several Talking Heads classics ward circles during, "Burning an abandoned industrial build In Byrne's effort to integrate worldly "I Zimbra," and the clas including the midlife crisis an Down the House." After almost ing speak for themselves. Not to visual stimulation into the per sic ballad, "Heaven," which gar them, "Once In a Lifetime," two hours of Byrne/Eno/Heads mention the release of the 1981 formance, everyone on stage nered the crowds attention, but which ironically is currently tunes, the evening came to a genre-bending album, "My Life was dressed in white from head didn't quite have them rising to being used as the trailer mu gentle close with the title track in the Bush of Ghosts," to toe. Byrne assured the crowd the occasion. sic for the motion picture "W." of the new album "Everything He recorded with his pal "We will be your musical doctors It wasn't until Byrne dug Everyone from the front row That Will Happen Happens Brian Eno when they weren't and nurses for tonight." Byrne deep and broke out, "Houses to the top balcony was singing Today." H00LIGANSSUPERBAR.COM I PABSTTHEATER.ORG The UWM Post 14 October 20, 2008 "Oh what a night..." The Mountain Goats and Kaki King light up the Pabst By Alex Rewey segue into her more traditional, stage to accompany them dur fringe Editor yet spacey melodies of songs ing three songs, the first of like "Montreal." After numerous which "Mosquito Repellant," is The meticulous calculated guitar changes and featured on their joint effort, guitar work of musi mid-set tune-ups, King closed "The Black Pear Tree" EP which cal prodigy Kaki King with the raucously Joan Jett they sold in extremely limited seems like an unlikely style cover of German hard quantity on vinyl in the lobby. partnership for the lo- core groups Bubonix's "Dogs In one of many direct interac fi straight-forwardness of The and Horses." tions with the closely gathered Mountain Goats, yet as the two After a brief interlude, and crowd in the Pabst's stage area, joined recently for a double entering to The Four Seasons' Darnielle reassured empty bill at The Pabst Theatre last disco hit "December 1963 handed fans that they would week, all doubts were undeni (Oh What A Night)" sporting a see the limited edition EP again ably alleviated. Cannibal Corpse t-shirt under sometime. his suit jacket, it became im "Life is abominably long," A nervous Dylan mediately apparent to both fans joked Darnielle. and newcomers alike that the Darnielle's no-nonsense ca- Moran-esque humor morose nihilism championed sualness appeared in stark con book ended each song in their hit "No Children" rep trast to the stubborn perfec resents only one facet of lead tionism of King's multiple gui along with curious back Mountain Goats singer and tar changes, which included an stories like, "I wrote this songwriter John Darnielle's eerie set with a steel lap slide persona. guitar. While Darnielle tried to song in an emergency Anervous Dylan Moran-esque find the right notes he humor room in Stockholm," humor book ended each song, ously exclaimed while looking along with curious back stories puzzlingly down at the stage, or "here's a song about like, "I wrote this song in an "oh, I have a tuner!" an experience we can emergency room in Stockholm," A similarly playful spacey- all relate too. It's called or "here's a song about an expe ness pervaded nearly his entire rience we can all relate too. It's set in opposition to the emo 'Wizard Buys a Hat.'" called 'Wizard Buys a Hat.'" tionally charged lyrics of songs Guitarist Kaki King (right) joins John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats onstage at The Mountain Goats are per like "Wild Sage," and "Moon the Pabst. Photo by Mike Thompson. The night began promptly haps best known of late for pro Over Goldsboro." with the unconventional fret viding two songs for Showtime's Going acoustic for the mor Dylan." logue coupled with the talented board percussion-style guitar "Weeds," which Darnielle reluc bidly bitter "This Year," Darnielle Though "No Children" was and dark lyricism of Darnielle work of King's "Bone Chaos in tantly admitted to downloading nevertheless optimistically conspicuously absent from the and the talented and uncon the Castle." As she neared the illegally. joked that it simply sounded set-list, the Mountain Goats still ventional melodies of King. Oh end of the song, her accompa In the middle of the set, better with the new guitar, "No, resurrected both the upbeat pop what a night, indeed. nying band emerged to help Kaki King joined the group on it has nothing to do with Bob intensity of their immense cata ..-:;• ; ANNE ROSEMARIE BILL TUNDE MATHER ANNA DEAVERE ANDDEBRA HATHAWAY DeWITT IRWIN ADEBIMPE ZICKEL SMITH WINGER . JtylingStone- • RACHEL GETTING MARRIED SPRING SEMESTER PROGRAMMING HOLDS YOU SPELLBOUND! JONATHAN DEMME DIRECTS HIS BEST FILM IN YEARS. CO-SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! ANNE HATHAWAY DELIVERS AN ACTING TOUR DE FORCE. HANG ON FOR AN EMOTIONAL POWERHOUSE." Registered Student Organization workshop -Peter Travers Union Co-sponsorship Proposals (repeating sessions) This workshop will walk student organizations through the process of "THE BEST completing the Union Programming Co-sponsorship Proposal form. 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B-list movie Body of Lies' just another action movie By Andrew McGuire Crowe, representing Washington as a whole, Staff Writer seems oblivious to the magnitude of his orders and succeeds in removing himself from the con In the same vein as "Patriot Games" flict that he is a part of. An example of this is T and "Clear and Present Danger," "Body when Hoffman is shown making heartless com of Lies" is a high octane thriller that ments about Ferris' situation while helping his uses current issues to attract viewers. That does son get ready for bed. Hoffman compromises not mean that this movie sheds any new light Ferris' safety on a number of occasions to get on the topic of terrorism, stereotypical Middle things done his way. Eastern terrorists are today's stereotypical Both of these actors seem to be in their ele Colombian coke dealers. ment in this film. Crowe plays an intelligent suit, In this film, Russell Crowe and Leonardo and DiCaprio playing a young CIA agent who still DiCaprio are government agents trying to track believes in playing fair. The two together did not down the leader of a terrorist organization who disappoint, and the story is interesting enough threatens to eliminate western civilization as to keep the viewers attention. we know it. DiCaprio plays agent Roger Ferris Along with a rollercoaster plot, the movie has who is stationed in the Middle East and reports enough explosions and chase scenes to keep the everything to his superior Ed Hoffman (Crowe). viewer focused. But does that mean that the story Together, the two cooperate with Jordanian has substance? With "Body of Lies," the viewer Intelligence Officer Hani Salaam (Mark Strong) to can walk away with a little more than, "man did Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo diCaprio and Russel Crowe play Roger Ferris capture Al-Saleem, the head of a terrorist organi you see that guy fly through the windshield?!" and Ed Hoffman, respectively in the new Ridley Scott thriller about a CIA opera zation that is wreaking havoc in Europe. but not much more. tive's attempt to infiltrate a terrorist organization in the Middle East. c. Warner Hoffman and Ferris' relationship with each Bros. Pictures. other is based on a body of lies (go figure), but Along with a roller-coaster plot, the it is that very body that is what kept them from movie has enough explosions and achieving what they were there to do. These two alienate themselves in a situation where they chase scenes to keep the viewer cannot afford to let their left hand know what focused. But does that mean that the their right hand is doing. Their key ally, Salaam, tells Ferris numerous times about the impor Helping voters and story has substance? With "Body of tance of trust, but time and again that trust is Lies/' the viewer can walk away with broken by either Hoffman or Ferris himself. bending rules a little more than, "Man, did you see After watching this movie, the only message that could be found is honesty remains the best that guy fly through the windshield?!" policy. "Body of Lies" lacks deeper meaning and By Melissa Campbell but not much more. understanding of the Middle East, so treat this fringe Editor film like any other intelligence action flick, as opposed to a film with substantial informative Coincidentally, this week's gold stars and red X's are go In keeping with the formula of all classic ac value. This movie is for the person who wants ing to groups and their election-related actions. One's giving tion film characters, Roger Ferris is an agent who to see Crowe and DiCaprio wrapped up in a people the power to speak (through voting), while the other is plays by the book and wants to get his job done backdrop of explosions and gunfire taking place taking it away. without having to compromise his morals. To in a plausible situation. Just picture Leonardo offset this Edward Hoffman, on the other hand, DiCaprio as Jack Ryan, substitute Colombian co Gold stars: WISPIRG is stationed in Washington and does not worry caine dealers with Middle Eastern terrorists, and WISPIRG has been all over campus about lying to those who give up information as you pretty much have "Body of Lies." the past couple of weeks registering long as the job gets done. people to vote. I've been stopped nu merous times with the question, "Are you registered to vote?" Even though I am, I'm still thankful for being asked. Not only is WISPIRG helping students get registered, they are even offering to call them with info about the polling place. I can imagine that many an impatient and unregistered student gets discouraged when s/he shows up to vote on Election Day to find long lines for registration. Not to mention it is a hassle to remember your forms of identification. 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Send me an email at [email protected]. 1850 North Water Street - Milwaukee, Wl 53202 414.431.9009 or www.brocach.com 16 October 20, 2008 The UWM Post Ready, set, walk RunUp to the Runway takes runway shows to new lengths By Christy Brownfield and get primped and prepped Assistant fringe Editor at several stations manned by makeup artists and hair styl • '* /#., The annual ists from leading Milwaukee ""•""** "RunUp to the salons like Beauty and Neroli. Runway" to ben Appetizers and a Mount Mary efit the Milwaukee Symphony design competition also dis Orchestra, held at the tracted growing crowds. Milwaukee Art Museum, went Since the doors to the show off without a hitch Friday, Oct. opened well before the 10 p.m. 17, despite the fact that the mu start time, the. crowd was well seum exceeded capacity, and liquored up and mOre than the runway show creeped past jovial by the time the first the hour mark. The event was models hit the catwalk. The complete with men in briefs first two walks showcased carrying signs for each de the designs of local design signer and boutique, and the ers, one a Mount Mary grad, cheeringandjeeringMilwaukee Delanie Seamon, and the other, moms, excited for a night out Amanda Ergen, a UW-Madison on the town. and FIT grad. Delanie's style Guests could amuse them emulates clean lines and 40's A RunUp to the Runway model showing off at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Post photo by Sam Hogerton selves at various "beauty bars," glam, whereas Amanda de fines her style as "flirty, femi nine, sexy and classy without being one of two extremes - racy or frilly." Valentinaopenedupthenext section of the show, which pre TC US. Cellular sented looks from local bou tiques. Their design story fo cused on jewel tones, sequins and metallics. Shop, which fol lowed the high-end Valentina, put on a classy display by hav ing models swing purses above their heads and toss various articles of clothing into the au dience, while the briefed men crawled around the end of the EXPERIMENTAL TUESDAYS presents: runway in masks. The Films of Carolee Schneemann: A Selection "Shop...put on a classy Tuesday, October 21, 2008 display by having 7:00 PM models swing purses UWM Union Theatre above their heads and toss various articles Crossing Over 2008 of clothing into the audience, while the UWM Union Art Gallery briefed men crawled Runs through Nov. 7, 2008 around the end of the Scholarship/Fellowship exhibition runway in masks../' Gallery Hours: MWFSa -12-5 Th -12-7 Sun - CLOSED The rest of the boutiques, save for Molloy's which show cased fire-engine-red ball gowns, presented the usual UWM's Academic Adventurers fall and winter color pal Friday, October 24, 2008 ate of gray, black and brown. Unfortunately, due to the 3 PM Golda Meir Library length, guests began sneak ing out from their seats in the Nigel Rothfels presents "In Search of Germans, last half hour, after the clock had struck 11. At the close of Butterflies, and History in Papua New Guinea." the show, guests were invited to an after-party at Zenden, Milwaukee's answer to the chic Enter to win a sweet 50" LG plasma HDTV at believeinyourcell.com. hotel bar scene. Though overall a success, It's just one exciting part of the Believe in Your Cell Tour, visiting cities like yours all over the U.S. the event had some flaws. Checkoutbelieveinyourcell.com and don't forget to enter to win! Those that did not arrive early enough were forced to wait in line because again, the lounge was at capacity. Bouncers, clearly taking their jobs way too seriously, tried enforc ing a dress code on a fash ion crowd who likes to bend and break rules. As Milwaukee does not have much to dress up for, when an event like this comes along, you can be sure all the stops are pulled, mak ing for some pretty interesting outfits on women trying to to getusc.com be the next Milwaukee "it" girl. (Seriously though, girls: this is Milwaukee, so give it up). T uwmpost.com October 20,2008 17 RMS Titanic resurrected Milwaukee Public Museum brings "unsinkable" ship back for new exhibit By Uko Etim uniforms handed boarding the exhibit. The wood flooring museum's claim to fame, "Body The Milwaukee Public Staff Writer passes to each visitor. Each accentuates the feeling of ac World," sold over 300,000 tick Museum will run "Titanic: boarding pass carries the name tually walking on a ship deck. ets while it was in Milwaukee. the Artifact Exhibition" from The Milwaukee of an actual passenger that was The fancy tiling in the grand However, if you have watched Oct. 10 through May 25. The Public Museum on the Titanic. It includes the staircase room re-enforces the "Titanic" on the big screen, in admission to the exhibit for has finally passenger's age, residence, ship's extravagance. theory you have already seen Milwaukee Public Museum opened the doors to its new reason for traveling, class ac The Milwaukee Public much of the museum's exhibit. members costs $8 for students "Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition." commodations and where they Museum is expecting 250,000 Unfortunately, I am not sure if and $10 for adults. Tickets for The exhibit contains approxi boarded the ship. people to see the "Titanic" ex that is a testament to the accu non-museum members are be mately 270 artifacts retrieved I received the boarding pass hibit in the seven months it will racy of James Cameron's film, tween $18 - 24. from the infamous wreck. The of Colonel John Weir, a first class run here. Earlier this year, the or a criticism of the exhibit. items range from iron pieces of passenger. At the end of the ex the ship itself to bars of soap hibit visitors learn if their pas from the bathrooms. senger survived. Colonel Weir Like I suspect of many peo was not so lucky. ple, most of my knowledge of The exhibit begins as a cele the Titanic comes from the bration of The White Star Line's James Cameron film. My goal great structural feats. The in viewing this exhibit was walls are lined with plaques simple. I wanted to walk away honoring the great shipbuild with a piece of information that ers. This room is accompanied I didn't previously learn from by lively music, which re-cre Hollywood's version. ates the excitement and buzz surrounding the Titanic before its maiden voyage. I received the boarding Throughout the exhibit, pas pass of Colonel John sengers are documented on wall posters. There is a recurring Weir, a first class theme in the majority of these. passenger. At the end Many passengers were plan ning to board a different ship, of the exhibit visitors the Majestic. However, due to a learn if their passenger coal strike, the Titanic became the most feasible way to reach survived. Colonel Weir the Americas, not quite the '97 was not so lucky. film's more romantic take on the ship's appeal. Each subsequent room of Unfortunately, I was greeted the exhibit has a distinct feel by my biggest fear. to it. The grand staircase is set Upon entering the exhibit to lively classical music, the I was immediately greeted by boiler room sounds like, well, notes of "My Heart Will Go On" a boiler room. The area actu by Celine Dion. Not a great ally explaining the ship's sink start. ing is eerily quiet. However, the most interest A replica of the iceberg that ing aspect of the exhibit came the Titanic struck sits in a cold, shortly after the escalator ride dark room. The iceberg is set to to enter. 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and vis itors are allowed to touch it. One of three anchors that supported Titanicis center and each side of the shipfs bow. Found 12,460 feet below Employees completely the oceanis surface, the anchor is covered in rusticles, a formation of rust that occurs when wrought iron oxidizes. "decked out" in White Star Line The music and organization These rusticles are slowly damaging what is left of Titanic which has now been underwater for more than 96 years. (Titanic's original operators) compliments the artifacts in Courtesy Milwaukee Public Museum World-wide R66CI. The UWM Post LimillGSS UwOolL/lll Ut/Oi From urban par iborhoods. rm rosrts uice A ue>t/.„ on In rural the >. Salvatorian 5 by side wt AtfP CUPPtUf you.,. Contact Fr. Scott Jon ([email protected] 414.258.1735, ext. SALVATORIANS Apostles for our times. www. salvatorians. com 18 October 20,2008 Sports The UWM Post Role Reversal Say goodbye Panthers settle for a draw ByTimPrahl to 'Madness' Staff Writer There's a phrase 'Kicks for Hoops' is the new kick-off that goes "You win to basketball season \W some, you lose some." Whoever coined that slogan apparently By Mike Kennedy "In previous years the fans never saw the UW-Milwaukee Sports Editor couldn't interact with the play men's soccer team play a game. ers," Clark said. "Kicks for Tuesday night at Engelmann University Hoops will allow students to Field, the UWM men's soccer athletic de meet the players, get auto team battled to their fifth tie of part me nts graphs and grab a hotdog with the season when they hosted around the some of the players. It also in Northern Illinois in the annual country have troduces basketball fans to the duel for the LeWang Cup. faced the di men's soccer team, and soccer After losing the cup last lemma of fans to the basketball teams." year on an own-goal 1-0 loss in choosing whether to host some In addition to the Kicks for DeKalb, the Panthers were ea sort of Midnight Madness for Hoops event, the basketball ger to put the memory of that their basketball teams, or to teams will also be holding an game behind them. This team spend time preparing for the exclusive scrimmage on Oct. that seems to usually play bet season by jumping straight into 28 for all Panther Pack mem ter when making spirited come practice. The UW-Milwaukee bers. Panther Pack is a program backs switched rolls and struck athletic department, however, created by the athletic depart first while some fans were still has found a perfect medium ment to reward students who filing into their seats. that combines the two with attend sporting events. All cur A lazy backward pass to Defender Greg Rosenthal (16) helped the Panthers hold onto a tie for their dual-event start to the rent UWM students are eligi the Huskies' goalkeeper al the LeWang Cup and earn a 1-0 win over Loyola. Post photo by Alana college basketball season. ble and are able to join at any lowed Nicholas Gerard-Larson In the past years, the sporting event. The scrimmage to swoop in, as *he was able to Soehartono Milwaukee athletic department will be an opportunity for non- get a foot to it first and center ball across the line for his first a little better with a two-goal has hosted Panther Madness in members to sign up for Panther it to teammate Adam Skalecki. goal of the season. lead." order to introduce the students Pack and for current members With an empty net staring right That second goal must hit lit Two scoreless overtime ses to both the men's and women's to earn double points. at him, Skalecki promptly put a fire under the Huskies' you- sions left the game in a draw, basketball teams. The event "What most people wanted the ball in the back of the net know-what, because they came meaning the Huskies retain the included a scrimmage, three- to see in past years was a for the quickest goal UWM has out after that looking like a dif LeWang Cup for one more year. point shooting and slam-dunk scrimmage," Clark said. "By scored all season. And they ferent team. The team ranked At Saturday's game in contests and prize give-aways, waiting 11 days, the fans will weren't done just yet. seventh in the NSCAA Great Loyola, however, the Panthers but this year will be very be able to see a fully prepared Seeing the rest of the first Lakes Region fired off 17 shots were able to bring home their different. team in more of a game-type half finish without a change in in the second half, with two of first win in conference this atmosphere." score, the Panthers once again them squeaking by senior goal year, taking down the second The Kicks for Hoops While attendance and pop came out of the locker room and keeper Ryan Germann. ranked team in conference. event will take place at ularity of the old event were capitalized on a Husky miscue. "Northern Illinois' a good Eric Frazier netted his fifth goal important to take into consid Earning a free kick that was team. The beauty of it is we've of the season and Germann was the Panther men's soccer eration when creating the new essentially a closer-range cor broken the losing streak and able to keep a clean sheet as game against Marquette events, cost and the overall ner kick, Ross Van Osdel's ball that is a step in the right direc UWM walked away with a 1-0 well-being of the team were found the head of Tony Maxi tion," Head Coach Jon Coleman victory. The team looks to carry on Oct. 22. major factors as well. Last who redirected a laser straight said. "That's the kind of work this victory into this week with year at Panther Madness Joe at the goal. NIU's goalkeeper and the kind of effort we're go big games against Marquette The popularity of the event Allen was injured during lay- was able to get a hand on it, ing to need. We were resilient on Wednesday and University has gone down in recent years, up drills, and two years be but not a handle as defenseman today and we worked, we just of Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, and as a result the UWM ath fore that Derrick Ford rolled Nkuti Ndely was able to tap the could have managed the game both at Engelmann Field. letic department has turned his ankle during the slam dunk to an alternative strategy for competition. introducing the new basket "You can never predict inju ball squads. The new Kicks ries, but two of the last three for Hoops event will allow years we've had players get Pink replaces black and gold both men's and women's bas hurt during the event, and that ketball teams to start full, is not a good way to start the Panthers help October is National Breast of thousands die. For UWM private practices on Oct. 17, season," said Clark. "With the raise breast cancer Cancer Awareness Month, and sophomore volleyball player the first day allowed for prac new event, we can spend less this weekend Milwaukee's vol Maddie Sueppel, having the op tice according to NCAA rules. money and be able to give the awareness leyball and women's soccer portunity to play in one of the Combining the event with an fans more with the addition of teams participated in a Pink games was particularly mean exclusive Panther Pack scrim a cookout and the interaction By John Parker Out as an effort to raise Breast ingful. "Both my grandma and mage will allow the Panthers with players." Staff Writer Cancer awareness and to raise my aunt are breast cancer sur to start fully preparing for the Universities around the money to fight the disease. vivors, and it means a lot to season at hand, as well as give country are deciding to cre There was something spe The week's activities began be playing for the cause," she them a chance to celebrate the ate new events and stray away cial going on this weekend, before the games themselves. said. start of the season. from Midnight Madness. In the and any first-time visitors to Noodles & Company, and As Sueppel put it, "Almost The Kicks for Hoops event past three seasons the NCAA a soccer game at Engelmann Q'Doba on Oakland Avenue everyone you meet these days will take place at the Panther has switched the official start Field or a volleyball game at each donated a portion of their has been affected in some way men's soccer game against of the season from midnight the Klotsche Center may have proceeds to the Pink Out. Fans by breast cancer, and this Marquette on Oct. 22. Both bas to 7 p.m. and then even ear come away confused, as the were encouraged to wear pink event is a great way to honor ketball teams will be on hand lier to 5 p.m., allowing the black and gold that every to the games. Additionally, the people who have battled and introduced during the half- teams to start official practice body has come to accept as there was a 50-50 raffle, with the disease." time of the soccer game. The earlier, which has resulted in the school's colors were diffi half of the proceeds going It was an all-around great athletic department will also be teams setting other dates for cult to find. Instead, there was to the Norris Health Center, weekend for Milwaukee athlet hosting a cookout at the game celebrations. a sea of pink. where the money will be used ics. Not only were hundreds where fans can talk and hang As of right now the athletic Panther soccer was playing to help uninsured or underin- of dollars raised for the fight out with both teams. According department is unsure what the co-league leader Butler, and sured students cover the costs against breast cancer, but the to Jason Clark, Assistant future of the new events will Volleyball was trying to improve of services needed for cancer Panthers won both of their Director for Marketing at the be, but if there is a good turn its conference record to 8-1, but prevention. matches. The soccer team won UWM athletic department, the out this may be the new tradi the biggest thing to take away Hundreds of thousands of 5-0, and volleyball won 3 sets event will allow more interac tion at UWM. from this weekend's events had women are diagnosed with the to 0. tion with fans. nothing to do with sports. disease every year, and tens uwmpost.com October 20, 2008 19 Mediocre mark might be good enough NFC North sidering that since the league t Chicago and Minnesota went to the current eight-divi play in the Twin Cities Nov. slugging along sion format in 2002, only one 30 to complete that season season (2004 when Minnesota series. By Ken Ryan claimed the Wild Card at 8-8) As far as level of play is con Staff Writer did the North send two teams cerned, Green Bay and Chicago to the playoffs. Out of those are a cut above the Vikings, Senior Andrea Wiseniewski (24) centers the ball in the Panthers' 5-0 win Suddenly the old "black six prior seasons, the Packers who have quite frankly lucked over Butler on Friday night. Post photo by Alana Soehartono and blue" division has become have four division crowns out in their last two wins, a the NFC West of recent years, while Chicago hastwo. two-point win over Detroit where 9-7 is the equivalent of and a three-point victory of 13-3. the Saints. The key to a fifth title in Hagen sets single For six weeks the NFC North The Packers have their bye features three teams - Green Titletown rests on intra- week this weekand throughout Bay, Chicago and Minnesota divisional games. the rest of the season, Green season goals record - tied atop the division at 3- Bay faces three teams with 3. Detroit, perhaps the NFL's winningrecords (at Tennessee, Panthers cruise past Butler 5-0 worst team, stands at a famil-. The key to a fifth title in Carolina, at Jacksonville) while iar 0-5, and it's not looking Titletown rests on intra-di- Chicago matches wits with two better after trading away their visional games. Already 2-0 (Tennessee, Jacksonville). By Matt Capristo achieved a milestone for 50 ca top receiver in Roy Williams. in that category, Green Bay The fate of both sides Staff Writer reer wins. In games outside of the di faces a trip to the Hubert hinges upon the two match Coming out of the half the vision, the North teams have H. Humphrey Metrodome in ups. It's unlikely either squad / jgk \ In a showdown Panthers really started to heat combined to go a dismal 5- Minneapolis, where they've will run away with each other J of first-place lead- up the night air. Head Coach 10. All three co-leaders have won four of their last five, on even with weaker strength % 4P ers in the Horizon Michael Moynihan opted to start beaten the hapless Lions. By Nov. 9. of schedules, so it will come League, the No. 22 junior Louise Vraney in place of press time, Minnesota and The following week, Green down to the Packers turning UW-Milwaukee women's soccer the freshman Hagen. Chicago will have completed Bay and Chicago square off around a disturbing trend; team took the lead for the best "[Hagen] was pretty gassed," their game in the Windy City for the first of two over a Lovie Smith is 3-1 vs. Mike record in conference last week said Moynihan. "I just wanted to in which the divisional leader six-week span. The first at McCarthy. as Sarah Hagen set the single give Hagen a break." will have a 4-3 record. Lambeau Field Nov. 16 and the If the Packers reverse that season record for goals. The Vraney quickly showed that It appears the only way for Soldier Field match-up coming trend, they will only have Panthers beat Butler 5-0. she is an extremely capable re the North teams to qualify for on Dec. 22 in week 16. Green to play .500 football against It was a cold fall night in serve. Vraney made a run down the postseason is for them to Bay's home game vs. Detroit/ other squads. Milwaukee but it was a com the far side as Teegarden served win the division. second bye week comes in the Sometimes it's nice dealing forting ever-changing glow it in to Vraney and beat the This is not a new trend con season finale. with incompetence. coming from the scoreboard keeper to the near side of the that seemed to keep everybody net in the 47th minute. She also warm. corralled a pass from Laurel Ragalie in the box to score an "I thought it was a other in the 53rd minute. To fin ish the night she crossed a ball record that would be from the far side of the pitch to unbreakable" find an open Laurel Ragalie for an assist in the 62nd minute. The first half featured in All in all, Vraney managed two consistent play for both teams. goals and an assist in only 33 Butler did a very good job of minutes of play. getting in passing lanes, but "Vraney is playing very well. could not sustain an attack. When you get the three of them The Panthers had trouble put together, Hagen, Vraney, Erin, ting passes together at times. it is hard on a defense," said However, they were able to get Moynihan. FREE $ 15 itunes gift card their opportunities in and press It was in the 76th minute the attack in resulting in a 4-0 that history was made. After al Panther advantage in corners. lowing four goals the Bulldogs lYfien you open a Jree Checking JAccount at It was in the 13th minute that made a change in net, bringing a corner paid off. Nicole Sperl in sophomore keeper Jessica put the ball in play from the far Schein. This was a goal however ContinentaCSavings "Bank corner. A Butler defender was that any keeper would have been able to clear it back to the far hard pressed to save. Teegarden with a minimum of $30* side. Sperl was the only one in on a run from the far side cen the vicinity as both teams had tered the ball in the box to find crowded the box. Sperl from 25 Hagen with a one on one oppor yards out shot a prayer into the tunity. The rest is history. heavens. When the ball came "It's pretty unbelievable; as down to earth Sarah Teegarden a freshman it's phenomenal," was there to receive an early praised Moynihan. "I thought birthday present and head it into it was a record that would be the back of the net. Teegarden unbreakable." had another great night with a The goal by Hagen was her goal and three assists. 17th of the season. It now makes Sporadic control for posses her the holder of the most goals sion continued throughout the in a single season. 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T 20 October 20,2008 The UWM Post With Corey Williams doing his best Cletidus - Hunt impression over in Justin time Cleveland, the Packers knew they would Rivalry redux be a little thinner on the defensive line Harrell's return inspires cheesy coming in to the year. They didn't count on Cullen Jenkins to do his best; well, Justin Panthers to host cross-town Golden column headline Harrell impression when he landed on in jured reserve after an impressive start to Eagles in epic showdown By Brett Winkler the season. Staff Writer The pre-Harrell line now includes just By Jimmy Lemke to the beyond-sellout. Marquette's three defensive tackles, and even they Sports Editor new coach, Louis Bennett, had left When Ted Thompson have had their struggles. Ryan Pickett UWM for his current job. Many of his and the Packers drafted suffered a triceps strain in Seattle, but The final buzzer players were angry at his move, and Justin Harrell with the is expected to play through the injury. sounded. The bar the students responded in a big way. 16th overall pick in the Johnny Jolly doesn't have any injuries, but rier line dropped. It was also the first night game in 2007 NFL Draft, many he could soon face the wrath of juries of Hundreds of sets Engelmann Field history; previously, thought it was foolish to another kind. He's just a court date away of feet pounded weekday games were held around 3 add another defensive tackle to a group from having his season either cut short the grass. Pulse- p.m. that was already largely talented and or ended. pounding yells flew The game was nothing short of largely... large. Speaking of court, Colin Cole is too busy up into the night. If your eyes were epic. Going down 2-0 early in the sec The defensive line was one of the doing commercials for law firms to focus closed, it sounded as though a battle ond half, the Panthers rallied from Packers' deepest positions at the time, and on football. Actually, Cole has played quite was about to start. behind to win the match, 3-2. The with a pressing need at running back and well, and I would say nice things about him If your eyes were open, you'd have Panther students rushed the field, the a few holes to fill in other areas, drafting even if I weren't getting paid. known differently. That perfectly Milwaukee Cup was secure and one the "best player available" over a player at Prior to its meeting with the Colts, the describes the moments following of the greatest nights in UWM sports a position of need seemed ridiculous—es current group has the Packers ranked 27th University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee's history was complete. pecially since few thought of Harrell as in the league against the rush, giving up triumph over Marquette University Fast forward two years. On fitting that description. an average of 153.3 yards per contest. on Sept. 13, 2006. One of the most Wednesday, Milwaukee will once Add to that Harrell's history of inju Where art thou, Daniel Muir? Oh, right, memorable nights in this writer's ten again host the Golden Eagles, the first ries, including one in which he still had with the Colts. ure at UWM, the MU-UWM game in time since that night. Not a whole lot not fully recovered from, and you were Without the plethora of healthy bod 2006 was electric. has changed. Both programs are still left with plenty of frustrated Cheeseheads ies that the Packers could plug in on the not where they want to be. The same who had no doubt spent more time scout defensive line last year, Harrell's presum coaches are there. And the game is ing prospects than Thompson. ably healthy body will be a huge boost to Engelmann Field, Wednesday the same. About a year-and-a-half later, the cir the front four. night, 7 p.m. Will you be How many fans do you think will cumstances couldn't be any more differ In his seven games last year, includ be there on Wednesday? I'll set the ent. After spending the first six weeks of ing two starts, Harrell showed that he has anywhere else? bar at 3,000. It's one of the few times the 2008 season on the physically-unable- the potential to live up to his billing as a this entire state sees a college sport to-perform list, Harrell is getting ready to first-round draft pick. With 16 tackles, 10 Over 1,500 students crowded the ing event (outside of football, bas return to the Packers' d-line, and not a mo of them solo, he made his presence felt in east and south bleachers, as well as ketball or hockey) accrue that many ment too soon. the middle of the line. the fence along the field. Add in pay fans. With that kind of crowd, any Thanks to a few injuries and some down Look for him to do more of that this ing alumni, parents and fans, and the thing can happen. right poor play, the defensive line Harrell year, as he could become the best player tally is more than 3,500 - the most Engelmann Field, Wednesday is joining is looking a lot different than the available in what is currently a position well-attended soccer game in UWM night, 7 p.m. Will you be anywhere one in place when he was drafted. of need. history. A lot of things contributed else? "DArPrP"V" "DTT"D/!!"I71"D • r\ I X X JD U n.lTrj £\ xJXL • il VHiXvid UNTIL 3 AM 1952 N Farwell Milwaukee, Wl 414 . 271 . 3800 uwmpost.com Ed itoria October 20, 2008 21 It's the ideology, stupid Why I cannot vote based on ideology is thus far might salute it." Don't quit wiser than supporting a candi Once he said this all sorts of for Obama date on short-sighted pragma red flags started to. pop up in tism. Ideology is a like a math my mind. After doing more dig By Johanan Raatz ematical function that can de ging what I found did not put me Staff Writer- termine ones stance on a whole at ease. Further on in the same your day job Over the last few months I've array of issues. speech, Obama proclaimed had the opportunity to talk to a Over the last year or so I that "I chose my friends care number of Obama supporters. think I have a good idea on what fully The Marxist professors Many of the people I've talked Obama's underlying ideology is, and structural feminists." Trillions of retirement savings lost and I don't like what I'm seeing. to cited his stance on particular What I found fits the M.O. of When he first appeared on the a campus radical - not exactly issues as their rationale. That's in bear market scene four years ago I admit the kind of persons you want fine; however, what concerns I kind of liked him. Not that I near political power. As time By Nathan Johnson ning on retiring now have no me is that many of these peo usually vote Democrat, but on wore on, my suspicions wors Columnist choice but to work beyond the ple are not taking a candidate's a personal level he was likeable. ened as Obama's connections age of Social Security, even if ideology into account before de At the time the Democrats were to Wright, Ayers and Pfleger When the market is grow they are in no shape to con termining who they should vote supporting more moderates showed up. ing it's easy to forget that tinue working. According to than usual, and I hoped that Obama tried to shrug these someday it will come crash the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Supporting a candidate Obama was one of them. off, but he can't run from his ing back down. I mean, you'd "The people age 55 and older Since then I've become in history. Obama first announced, think people would, come to who work full time grew from based on ideology is far creasingly disappointed by what his political career from Ayers expect it, considering every about 22 percent in 1990 to wiser than supporting I've seen. Let's start with some living room and co-founded an period of prosperity has, nearly 30 percent in 2007." thing that at first I thought was education association with him. without fail, been followed by This trend only serves to a candidate based pretty innocuous -Obama's flag As for Wright, if you honestly a recession. But for some rea strengthentherecession. Part on short-sighted gaffe. A number of people were believe he went to church with son people act surprised, as of the logic of Social Security, suggesting that his not saluting him for twenty years and had no if the last period of growth developed as a piece of New pragmatism. the flag indicated that he was idea about his radicalism, then was somehow different and Deal legislation in response somehow not patriotic. I have a bridge for sale. would last forever. to the Great Depression, was for. I thought these accusations Now there are probably It's like when you go to that allowing older workers to Now to be fair, I used to vote were silly. You know, perhaps some radicals out there that grandma's house during a retire in security would open like this also. After all, issues he just was distracted at the will object and say that he fits holiday, knowing that every up jobs to younger genera are important, and frequently moment. None of this proved in with the establishment and time you eat too much of her tions. That would lower the people who agree with you on anything. But then in explain thus can't be a radical. Well homemade cooking and then rate of unemployment, im the issues will agree with your ing himself Obama proceeded this might be a valid argument regret it when you're monop prove productivity, produce ideology also. However, this isn't to put his foot in his mouth: were it not for his ties to a man olizing the bathroom. Even a predictable consumer mar always the case. Sometimes a "There are a lot of peo named Saul Alinsky and the though you know this has ket, and so on. Now as older person's ideology can lead him ple in the world to whom the Gamaliel foundation. been the case every time in workers hold on to their jobs, to favoring stances on issues American flag is a symbol of op Saul Alinsky decided to do the past, you still go ahead excess job competition is that you like, but stances on pression I like the song 'I'd radicalism the smart way -the and gorge, as if this time driving real wages down and other issues that you don't. Like to Teach the World to Sing.' only exacerbates the crisis of would magically be different Supporting a candidate If that were our anthem, .then I See IDEOLOGY page 22 overproduction. When workers invest their When workers invest savings in stock and 401(k) their savings in stock plans, they become inte grated into the economic Letter to the Editor from Robert Spencer and 401 (k) plans, they system which exploits them, become integrated into and confuse the materialin- By Robert Spencer tion. Apparently here again the words were reported by wit terests of the possessing MSA would prefer, since it does nesses and are in accord with the economic system class as their own. "If only The UWM Post required, as nothing to oppose the ideology Islamic law. Is the MSA willing, which exploits them. my stocks go up, I can retire," a precondition to running our that bin Laden propagates, that then, to go on record denying the worker with low class-con ad for our Stop the Jihad On free people should remain mute that Islamic law mandates ex sciousness thinks, not realiz Campus effort, that the David and passive before this threat ecution for homosexuals and to somehow. ing that the statement really Horowitz Freedom Center pro as well. ask Yasin to retract his words? But in vain... all in vain. reads "If only I get increas vide documentation for every • The MSA claims falsely that Every action has an equal ingly exploited will I stop be assertion made in it. Clearly the The MSA also lies: I believe that "human rights and opposite reaction. We are ing exploited sooner." Post didn't hold the MSA to the • The MSA tries to smear me organizations are right wing seeing justice being served Naturally, the possessing same standard, as it allowed as a racist, but in reality, oppo groups that cannot be trusted." as stocks free-fall, much like class still owns the majority of the MSA to publish vile and de sition to the genocidal and to (Evidently the MSA can't de the quality of life in the Third stock by a wide margin, and is famatory invective -- calling me talitarian ideology represented cide whether I am left-wing or World after being exploited by entirely in control of directing a "right wing hate monger" and by the likes of bin Laden and right-wing). It tries to hide the international capital. The Dow the flow of capital. A Monthly making numerous false claims, Ahmadinejad is not a racial is genocidal anti-Semitic rheto Jones shed 1,874.19 points, Review article revealed that such as that our Stop the Jihad sue, as people of all races ad ric of Abdel Malik-Ali and the or 18 percent of its value in "In 2001, the richest 1 per On Campus week is an attempt here to that ideology, and peo UCLA MSA behind a barrage of the week of Oct. 5, making cent of households owned by "right wing extremists to in ple of all races should oppose accusations about Israel and it the worst week in its entire 44.8 percent of all common fluence U.S. elections." it. the Palestinians - but none of 112 year history. stock... the poorest 80 per • No neo-Nazi parties were pres these accusations will make the The Dow Jones was sitting cent owned 5.8 percent." Amid the abuse the MSA ent at the Counterjihad confer calls of "Death to the Jews," pretty at its record high of The U.S. faces a growing makes a number of revealing ence I attended in Europe last which were widely witnessed, 14,164 points Oct. 9, 2007. Social Security crisis over statements: year. go away. One year later to the day the next generation. Free • It attacks me for suggesting • The MSA asks if I have in • The MSA claims that I say that and the Dow Jones had lost market fundamentalists will that the world should resist formation about them that Muslims do not condemn ter 40 percent of its maximum continue to try to privatize Ahmadinejad. Apparently the Homeland Security and the FBI rorism. This is flatly false. I have value. The Wall Street Journal Social Security. Just consider MSA believes that free people don't have. No, I don't: both written that Muslim groups in reports, "Investors' paper what would be happening should do nothing to resist the agencies have the 1991 Muslim America "have condemned ter losses on U.S. stocks now to right now if President Bush genocidal ambitions of a man Brotherhood memorandum in rorism. Again and again." tal $8.4 trillion since the mar had his way and privatized who said that "accomplishment which the MSA is named as part ket peak one year ago." This Social Security. It's a scary of a world without America and of the Brotherhood's "grand ji The MSA is adept at calling includes some $2 trillion of thought. How many more tril Israel is both possible and had" aimed at "eliminating and names, but its commitment retirement savings lost in the lions of retirement savings feasible." destroying Western civilization to accuracy and truth leaves Wall Street carnage. would have vanished in the • The MSA equates me to the from within and sabotaging a great deal to be desired. It Many retirees are on fixed fallout? After stocks receive mass-murderer Osama bin its miserable house" so that, is a blot on the Post's record incomes, and already had such a pummeling in this epic Laden, who is responsible for "Allah's religion reigns supreme that they allowed this defama to make grave decisions be recession which has shaken the deaths of 3,000 people on over other religions." tory ad to be printed, report tween buying food or pre the foundations of our finan Sept. 11, 2001 - simply be • The MSA claims that Sheikh edly free of charge. scription pills, before losing cial system, privatized Social cause I oppose bin Laden and Khalid Yasin did not call for the a sizeable portion of their sav Security can't be taken seri am trying to make sure he execution of gays and claims Robert Spencer ings in the current recession. ously anymore. doesn't succeed again in bring the absence of a criminal com Director, Jihad Watch Many people who were plan ing his monstrous plans to frui plaint as evidence. But Yasin's www.jihadwatch.org 22 October 20, 2008 The UWM Post Tina Palin, Sarah Fey The big game the most impressive part of and not simply because she is Increasingly any of these sketches is the a woman. I'll be the one to say Political point system a blatant adorable when uncanny resemblance of Tina it: as a woman, I do not think Fey and Sarah Palin. I think whether or not someone has popularity contest cornered it is this fact that makes the ovaries should determine if comedy.more powerful than they are qualified to be presi By Kayla Speidel correct the record in an at- By Lia Manning ever before. We used to watch dent or vice president. Special to the Post temptto incite anger. However, Darrell Hammond play Bill I say it's time to take the kid McCain used his sarcasm and In the words of Elton John, Clinton and Will Ferrell imper gloves off. Palin is a candidate In light of the second presi wit in a less caustic way then "Saturday night is alright for sonate George W. Bush, but it's like any other. The fact that she dential debate, there has been he had previously, using it fighting," and on this season especially hard to separate Fey is an attractive woman should much speculation regarding as a release for Obama's at of SNL, Tina Fey is showing us from fiction. Aside from the ob have no bearing on how we the tactics used by the can tempts to anger him. exactly what kind of fight she vious physical similarities Fey question her credentials. I'm didates. Senator Obama has The scathing attack strat has in her. As November rap has dissected Palin's voice and all for female empowerment been dubbed "the intellec egies of McCain's perfor idly approaches, Fey is com really come up with something and all, but I do not want to tual," which, after the clumsy mance have evolved from ing out of her corner swinging, great. I've heard a lot of an sacrifice quality for speed. Just Bush administration, is now an increasingly bitter adver and it looks like the country gry Republicans talking about because she is still in the run being construed as an advan tising campaign. With com is cheering for her. Every elec how it's unfair to poor Palin, ning doesn't mean she should tage by many commentators. mercials accusing Obama of tion, the media plays a sub but I beg to argue that that be an option. Senator McCain's strategy of having unclear ties with sus stantial role in our perceptions is precisely what Palin signed Please, listen to the fictional late has focused on drama pected terrorist William Ayers of the candidates and in the up for. VP candidate and stop using and attacking his opponent's to highlighting his anti-bipar way we end up voting. However, You can't burst on the scene demeaning words like "pretty" character, bringing to the tisanship, the GOP efforts are I feel as though this election, and immediately start compar "attractive" and "beautiful." forefront his ties to suspected becoming increasingly nega more than others in the past, ing yourself to Hilary Clinton We really should start using terrorists and asserting his tive. Obama, however, has re is being hijacked by our come and spouting your NRA affili .the words "vapid" "inexperi theme that voters are not get taliated with the "Keating Five" dians (and I don't think it's a ation without taking some not- enced" and "unqualified" in ting to know the real Obama. video, accusing McCain as us negative thing). so-friendly fire. When a can stead. However, the caricature McCain's answers to ques ing poor judgment in interven If you're one of the more didate drops the "g's" off the has a lot going for her, espe tions were more so attacks ing with the savings-and-loan than 7 million viewers of the ends of her words when trying cially the fact that when cor on Obama's attitudes and re giant Charles Keating. These Amy Poehler and Tina Fey (as to sound like just any "Joe Six- nered, she becomes increas cords than explanations of his ads are reflected in the de Hilary Clinton and Sarah Palin) Pack" but when talking econ ingly adorable. If you want a own spending plans. bates as McCain owns up to collaboration sketch, then you omy finds her normal speaking maverick who has absolutely his mistakes while Obama know what I'm talking about. voice, I want her to be mocked. no qualifications for the job, Can the candidates sidesteps them, not owning If you aren't one, you should I want it to be pointed out. then I think you know who to up and moving on. be. The comedic genius of the Let's not pretend that McCain vote for. move away from With the presidential race pair is unmatched by any other chose her as his running mate negativity and quickly turning from an is living comediennes. Of course, because of her stellar resume towards more relevant sues-based competition to a caustic smear campaign, vot arguments over the ers have been reacting neg problems of the atively. However demeaning the idea that voters are bas economy, the war, ing their decisions entirely on The neo-conservative precedent education and the character, there is some truth to the effectiveness of a neg housing crisis? A look at rapes, torture, killed about the democratically elected gov ative campaign. While most 50,000 Afghans, and practically ernment in Nicaragua and at people have a wrenching ini Reagan's "War destroyed Kabul. Gulbuddin tacked it using Contra forces In composure there was a tial reaction to negative tac Hekmatyar, who had been sup which killed about 30,000 clear advantage for Obama. tics, the truth is that the pub on Terror" ported by Reagan's administra Nicaraguans. The proxy forces While McCain addressed his lic places more attention on tion, was reported to throw acid attacking Nicaragua were answers to the audience taking the negatives rather than the By Jeff Flashinski in the faces of women in Kabul directed by their CIA and a less direct position, Obama positives. In light of this, one Staff Writer who weren't dressed properly. Pentagon commanders to at directly spoke to McCain. can hardly blame the candi The Reagan administra tack "soft targets," that is, Fluid in his movements and dates for altering their strate With the presidential elec tion strongly supported the barely defended civilian tar cool in his demeanor, he ex gies of focusing on the issues tions coming up in November Zia ul Haq regime in Pakistan, gets. Today, Nicaragua is the ploited McCain's temper, to smearing each others' re it is important to analyze what which was a brutal and deeply second-poorest country in the which was extremely appar cords and character. the policies of the Democrats Islamic tyranny. This is also hemisphere, and "about 60 ent in his body language. The real question will be and Republicans have been in when Pakistan developed nu percent of Nicaraguan children There seemed to be no com put to rest with the final de recent history and to try to de clear weapons. The Reagan under age two are afflicted with petition in the physical ap bate on Wednesday. Can the termine what they would be for administration also supported anemia from severe malnutri pearance of the candidates. candidates move away from the next administration. One the dictatorship of Mubarak in tion," according to an Aug. 6, One candidate straight from negativity and towards more of the most important tasks of Egypt who is still in power to 2004 article in Khaleej Times the pages of "GQ" magazine relevant arguments over the the next President will lie in the day. In fact, under the Bush II Online. and one portly Vietnam vet problems of the economy, the area of foreign policy. administration Egypt receives Other accomplishments eran really cannot compete war, education and the hous over $1 billion in military aid of Reagan's foreign policy in on a physical level. Although ing crisis? With high receptive- Is it moral to give tanks, each year, despite the fact that cluded supporting the 1982 voters should be focusing on ness to negativity from the Mubarak's Egypt is one of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon the issues rather than.physi- public, it is sadly unlikely. The helicopters, guns worst human rights violators in in which 18,000 people were cality, appearance does make race for office is on the brink and rockets to brutal the world with systematic tor killed(88) and the illegal bomb a strong impact. of turning into a complete war dictators whom we ture throughout their detention ing of Libya in 1986. Obama frequently inter on personality rather than centers. The very same people who rupted McCain's attempts to politics. know to be committing Another favorite dictator of ran the Reagan administration rampant acts of torture? Ronald Reagan's was Saddam are the same ones who ran the Hussein. In 1982, the U.S. Bush II administration, and if IDEOLOGY took Iraq off the list of coun McCain is our next president, Continued from page 21 is shaping up to be a closet What has the Republican tries which support terrorism they will be running that ad radical. Maybe he's not, but foreign policy record been in so that Reagan could step up ministration too, for the most the evidence does not paint recent history? When Ronald aid to Hussein, who was consol part. It is your choice whether way I would do it were I a rad a pretty picture. If this isn't Reagan became President in idating his power at that time you want that. Is it moral to ical. His idea was to imbed enough I could point out 1981, he also declared a "war by torturing and murdering dis give tanks, helicopters, guns himself within the establish his endorsement by Hamas' on terror." . Part of his "war on senters in horrific ways. The and rockets to brutal dictators ment and twist it from the in Ahmed Yousef or his support terror" included fighting the U.S. even sold Hussein chemi whom we know to be commit side out. The Gamaliel founda of infanticide. With the ques Russians in Afghanistan. The cal weapons during the Reagan ting rampant acts of torture? Is tion followed his lead and has tions these links raise I don't Reagan administration fought era, which weapons he used it-moral to train those who then close ties to Barack Obama. see how anyone could vote for Russia by organizing, arming on his own population, killing go on to shoot priests and rape Based on these links, I him. and training a group of radical approximately 5,000 Kurds in nuns (as was done in Nicaragua can't vote for the man. Obama Islamists named the Mujahideen 1988. and El Salvador)? (of which Osama bin Laden was Ronald Reagan continued Is it moral to drop bombs a member). Many members of his war on terror in Central in civilian areas in the name of The UWM Post invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor, as well as perspec the Mujahideen later joined the America, where approximately trying to kill someone you label tive pieces, counter-points to previously published pieces, opinions, rants and taunt- terrorist group al-Qaeda. 200,000 people died because a "terrorist"? Is it moral to pre ings. To be eligible for publication, letters and opinion pieces must include the au After the Russians were de of Reagan's actions. According vent development in other coun thor's name and contact information. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. feated, the Mujahideen took to Noam Chomsky, these at tries in order to serve America's Please submit to The UWM Post office (Union EG80), or via email at letters@uwm- control of Afghanistan and tacks came "with extensive economic interests? The poli post.com. Please title e-mail correspondence "Letter to the Editor." The preferred Human Rights Watch calls this torture, rape, mutilation, dis cies of the neo-conservatives length for letters is 350 words or less. Opinions and perspective pieces should be period the worst in Afghan his appearance," and political as would suggest that the answer no longer than 750 words. Deadline for outside submission is Wednesday at 5 tory. They carried out mass sassinations. Reagan opposed to all of the above is "yes." pm. The UWM Post reserves the right to edit or reject your submission. uwmpost.com October 20,2008 23 The U.S. Government: bloated and broken Is there a old problems have arisen once Does this sound anything ning to fail. become very dependent on the again. As everyone knows, our like a government that is sup This one example is just the government for assistance. This solution to the economy is in extremely dire posed to be of, by, and for the beginning. If you look at all ar could be called a welfare state straits. People are becoming people? Then we look at how eas of our lives, government has or nanny state. This sounds all problem? unemployed, going broke, los much our government has powerful control over them. We well and good, but the reality is ing their homes and are desper spent over time Tor subsides, have a government that autho that it is not a healthy strategy By Taylor Thompson ate for answers. Many banks are mandates and other govern rizes warrantless wiretapping, for freedom and isn't sustain failing, the stock market is in ment handouts. We also look at sneak and peak searches, and able because of its overall cost. The American Revolution be severe limbo and the amount of our fiscal relations with other holding people in custody with The real solution here is lib gan because of a revolt by colo panic in this country is increas countries and see how much we out telling them what there be erty. To have a government that nists over the oppressive intru ing by the day. Why is this all borrow and our dependency on ing accused of. We have a foreign governs by the rule of law and sions that King George and his taking place? There are many them. Because of all this, the policy abroad that attempts to protects citizens' rights. It's a cronies were constantly bom factors. Our flawed monetary U.S. government has created a government that also leaves us barding them with, especially system combined with reckless monstrous national debt of over alone and allows us to pursue over taxation without represen inflation has been a serious $10 trillion and climbing. Our Because of all this, the our own aspirations. Washington tation (yesterday's IRS). The player because it has contrib government is broke. We don't D.C. needs a major shake-up if colonists were sick and tired of uted greatly to the decreasing have any money. I can't put it U.S. government has we are ever going to get out of a higher authority controlling value of our dollar. Our govern to you any clearer than that. So created a monstrous this mess. Candidates that run every aspect of their lives by ment decided in the early 1900s the next question that comes up on a platform of liberty and con telling them how to live. They to abandon true free-market is where do all these billions of national debt of over $10 stitutionally restricted govern wanted to be self-responsible to capitalism by phasing out the dollars come from that we put trillion and climbing. ment need to take the place of pursue their dreams without a gold standard and establishing forth in passing legislation? We the many corporate fat cats that big governmental force riding a fiat, pure paper and unconsti go to the Fed and have them just inhabit Congress at the present on their backs. This all laid the tutional money system backed simply print more money. Now promote democracy abroad by time. The message of individual groundwork for one of the great by nothing. It was bound to be anyone who understands any starting wars, occupying coun responsibility and sejf-reliance est documents ever written, the worthless because the money thing about economics knows tries, and threatening to use needs to replace the current col- Constitution, which provided wasn't redeemable in anything. that you can't just inflate the nuclear weapons. Not only are lectivist attitude. I conclude with the foundation for a new nation We also decided to have a pri money supply. This has led to a they telling us how to live, but a quote from former President filled with freedom and liberty vate corporation, run by inter decreasing dollar value and ris now they're doing this to other Ronald Reagan, who summed it for all. national bankers, to control the ing inflation that affects prices parts of the world now too by up perfectly, "Government is not money supply. That institution and the cost of living. And now the solution to our problem; gov Fast forward to today and force. We have built a system in is called the Federal Reserve. we are seeing the system begin ernment is the problem." the evidence shows that these this country where people have Letters to the Editor He has asked, and for myself, I answer University apparel If the SA wants to know, will they listen when policy embarrassing the student body speaks? By Dawson Barrett By Michelle English than me." Mind the fact that at ran against SUFC the year it was In response to a recent student demonstration, this point I had been unemployed renamed from USV). I've been UWM launched a public relations campaign defending In response to Michael and homeless, and so had little in an officer in a student org that its apparel policies. This effort included statements to Knappen's question of where the way of references for the pre has been harassed and harried the local media as well as an amusingly propagandis all the students have gone ceding few years, and was willing at every turn, yet still functions ts article on uwm.edu. Unfortunately, the university's (September 22nd), I speak, not to be passed over for someone if despite this. In defense of this desire to defend its reputation was not matched by a for all the students, but only for they were indeed better suited to org, any time someone came to desire to present the facts. one. Me. the job. us with a problem, we resolved it Among the university's claims is an argument that Why is our University continu Over the following three years, rapidly and efficiently. UWM apparel is already "sweatshop-free," as a re ally turned into a game of 'Us I had many disappointing, dis I've watched as public outcry sult of the school's affiliation with the Worker Rights against Them'? Depending on heartening and frankly insulting over corruption has risen repeat Consortium and the Fair Labor Association. However, which side you're on, the quality reactions to my attempts to in edly against our student gov these organizations themselves have admitted failure of your life and your ability to func volve myself in the SA's activi ernment, all the while bearing and called for a new strategy, acknowledging that they tion is affected by personal rival ties, usually in defense of student personal slander from that very can only monitor, not enforce, fair labor standards. In ries and grudge-mongering that rights of some form. Yes, I am government. response to this call, the WRC developed a new system, can be carryovers from a time be the woman who was so offended You say the SA cares what we the Designated Suppliers Program, which includes an fore you came here. My first se when a Senator argued against think, Mr. Knappen? You tell me enforcement mechanism. mester here, I wasn't even aware public breastfeeding as a reason they want the students to get University officials' second major claim is that the we had a student government un to implement arbitrary legisla involved? If, as you claim, the SA DSP is legally ambiguous, and thus - for legal reasons til the Elections were held, and tion that I - with the support of is a new entity, remade and revi -- they cannot participate in it. But while it is true that even then, my first thought on the several of that year's Senators talized this year, then please, let the DSP is currently under legal review, the universi day the polls opened was "What - penned a bill that actively pro the SA do exactly as they claim ty's concern is unwarranted. According to the WRC, on earth? Why are there so many tected female students' right to they will. Let's find a way to cre the DSP will not go into effect until it is officially desig people in the Union?" Despite feed their children in the man ate un-obfuscated communica nated as legal. In other words, it will either be legal or the fact that relatively few stu ner they felt was best, free from tion from the SA about everything nonexistent, but it will never be illegal. For this reason, dents seem to vote in elections, undue harassment. The bill was they do. Let the SA throw off the UW-Madison and Marquette University have signed on our elections are definitely a sight tabled at the meeting. It was sup shackles of previous administra to the DSP, without fear of legal recourse. to behold. Once I found out what posed to be put to a vote, and tions' behavior and publish all re Lastly, the university claims that increased labor was happening I was excited the next meeting failed to achieve cords for students' unrestricted standards for garment workers would increase prices, about going to a school where quorum. For both, I was in at perusal. I say, here is the chance angering students and local businesses. However, eco people seemed so interested in tendance. The next meeting af the SA claims they want the stu nomic studies of the issue have determined that work their school's affairs. ter that was declared 'closed' as dent body to give them, to prove ers make roughly 25 cents for each $20 shirt. Literally, The following year, I tried to it was a SAC meeting, and when that they are not a repeat of the doubling their wages would still only raise the cost of get a job in the SA office. I was my bill was finally addressed, it last few administrations. I am such a shirt by a quarter. qualified and available for more was at a meeting called less than challenging the SA to walk their As UWM students, future alumni, sports fans, cus than enough hours. Despite my 24 hours before it happened, and talk. You ask me a question, I tomers and residents of the nation's first "Fair Trade application being turned down, was dismissed without being will tell you the truth - whether City," we deserve better. When we see the UWM logo on the position I applied for stood heard. I was not at that meet you like it or not. Do all of us the the clothing of a passerby, we should be proud to wit empty for more than a month ing, as I was snowed in at home same courtesy and we will rally to ness justice, not ashamed to witness exploitation. The thereafter, until someone who with my infant. your banner, support your admin university's position on this issue is embarrassing, and had evidently been an intern for Since that day, I've been part istration and protect your right it should be corrected to reflect our collective values. credit got shifted into the posting of a political party that was to do your job. Can you honestly once her internship ran out. That stricken from the ballot, though ask for more than that? Dawson Barrett is a member of the MGAA Solidarity confused me, but I shrugged and we ran as 'Independent' anyway Committee decided, "Oh well, she's probably (The Milwaukee Panther Party, Michelle English is a Criminal got more current qualifications for those not in the know, which Justice major 24 October 20,2008 The UWM Post Letters to the Editor, continued SA Letter Part 2 point affect all of them. Most frequently, and with good rea Stopping the drug war, part 2 son, this feeling of community is By Sam Koeller engendered when these people live in the same geographic area, The prohibition tries to bind their drug poli there was a record breaking I am grateful for the signifi and understand that they all live cies into one agreement, out 829, 625 marijuana arrests cant response to my article of last in relatively the same area. It of a new age lawing marijuana around the in 2007. Eighty nine percent week on the UWM Post's blog. (I is hard to feel you are part of a world. of those were for posses encourage all readers to go to group when you live dozens if not By Adam Milich Things were looking bad sion alone. Nearly 80 million uwmpost.com and participate in hundreds of miles away from the Special to the Post for the cannabis crowd, but Americans have admitted to the discussions of the topics they other members, with whom you the '60s brought the hippies. smoking marijuana. Does the feel effect them.) However, I am have no common interest with. The mayor of New York, Marijuana popularity soared. U.S. government truly believe deeply concerned about some Further, this notion of separa Fiorello LaGuardia, com Since so many people were it would be pertinent to send of the responses, as they seem tion creates the impression that missioned the first in-depth trying, enjoying and promot those 80,000,000 to jail at genuinely misinformed. Out of the things happening on cam study of consuming mari ing marijuana use-the public $19,000/year per inmate? respect for my critics and those pus are only relative when one juana in 1939. The LaGuardia became increasingly curious. This is a victimless crime. following this discussion I make is on campus. If the impres Commission summoned 31 For the first time in 1967, the You cannot overdose on mar the following replies. sion is created that the "normal" impartial scientists. After six federal government approved ijuana. Marijuana does not 1) I am a student. student live in, say Waukesha, years of exhaustive research, testing. Their conclusions cause lung cancer or emphy 2) I am uncertain what then the impression is likewise the study made some 'shock were similar to the LaGuardia sema. Marijuana has never student organization is being re created that the "normal" need ing' conclusions. Marijuana is Commission's - marijuana is proven to be a 'gateway peatedly referred to. I have not only concern themselves with not addictive, does not cause not a harmful substance. drug'. Marijuana does not participated actively in any stu campus matters while here, and anti-social or violent behav Under Nixon in 1970 came cause brain damage. Even dent organization since I left the can simply stop caring about ior, and does not produce the Controlled Substances our founding fathers agreed, Strategic Game Club two years anything campus related when uncontrollable sexual urges. Act. This classified marijuana both Thomas Jefferson and ago in objection to the con they go home. Most students, It discredited Anslinger's as a schedule 1 drug - "a George Washington were duct of some of its officers and especially freshmen, desire to propaganda. Anslinger was dangerous drug with no rec hemp farmers. "I wouldn't members. fit in, and rapidly accommodate outraged. He used his me ognized medical use." miss the hemp harvest at 3) Several posters seem themselves to this impression of dia influence to discredit Marijuana use was contin Mount Vernon for all the tea obsessed with breast feeding. normality, even if they live closer LaGuardia's study, and de ually on the rise, and even in China," Washington con I have no idea how this was to or on campus. Thus, noth stroyed every copy he could became popular with middle- fessed to Ben Franklin. brought up, and ask that their ing could be more destructive to get his hands on. He also re aged suburbia. In 1972, the Alcohol, nicotine and caf personal hobbies remain per the formation of a polis at UWM stricted supply of marijuana city of Ann Arbor, Michigan feine have higher dependence, sonal. I would also like to refer then the notion that the majority for testing, halting any 'scien passed an ordinance making tolerance and withdrawal lev ence them to H.R. 1848 (1999), of students live at some unspeci tific proof that might trivial marijuana the criminal equiv els than marijuana. How can and Wis. Stat. 944.17, 944.20, fied point far away and commute ize his propaganda machine. alent of a parking ticket. Soon the government be so op 948.10. long distances to get here. Anslinger's next target was after, Oregon decriminalized posed to marijuana while the 4) I am uncertain what to This impression of a com Hollywood- the mass media marijuana at the state level. alcohol and tobacco indus make of General Pike. However, I muter school is entirely untrue. being an obvious influence A year later, Richard Nixon re tries spend billions annually feel I should inform him that hav As best I have been able to de on public opinion. He investi signed from the presidency. on lobbying and advertising ing been born in Massachusetts, termine, between the parking gated and arrested numerous In 1977r Jimmy Carter these deadly substances to I am a Yankee. garages and the park and ride celebrities for possession of was elected president. He children? Neither our moral 5) 36.09(5) is the state lots, 2,570 parking spaces ex marijuana. Hollywood, want had campaigned for federal ity nor our pocketbooks will statute empowering the SA, and ist for UWM. This means that of ing to avoid the government's decriminalization of mari allow us to continue. thus the SA is empowered under the 30,000 students, less than wrath, agreed to let Anslinger juana. The press, appar The United States has state law. 3,000-5,000 drive here from any censor any movie scripts that ently, had other plans. They spent hundreds of billions on 6) I would ask someone to considerable distance. More so little as mention marijuana. spread rumors that Carter's this war against marijuana. please explain to me when the than two-thirds of the campus Even movies that he thought Chief Drug Policy Advisor, Let us not simply trust pre core principles of a democratic walk, bike or bus here, likely from 'sent the wrong message' Peter Bourne, used cocaine. vious investment, and stop republic became a "fringe, idi within the 30-50 blocks cover were banned at Anslinger's As a politician, Carter could this waste of resources. If le otic theory." ing the East Side and Riverwest. request. He would have made no longer be 'soft on drugs'. galized, violent crime associ Where were we? Oh yes, the In short, the "normal" students, Joseph McCarthy proud. Federal Decriminalization ated with the marijuana black indirect causes of this mess. For all 25,000 of us, live very close The next milestone in never happened. In 1980 market would plummet. The all of their bickering and spewing to campus and have an immedi the war against marijuana came America's next presi United States would gain a and rhetoric, the administration ate stake in what goes on here. was the Boggs Act of 1951. dent, Ronald Reagan. He de colossal amount of reve and the SA seem in perfect ac Problems between the Student Signed by President Truman, clared, "...pot is probably the nue from regulation (taxes). cord on one, critical point. UWM Association and the neighbor it increased drug penal most dangerous drug in the Federal and state government is a commuter school. This line hood associations are reflected ties, and introduced manda United States." No progress would save incredibly on law is repeated ad nauseam, the only into our lives with cranky neigh tory minimum prison sen for legalization was made. enforcement. It is possible justification apparent that the bors and land lords, complaints tences. Next was the Narcotic After Reagan came George to end this war. Contact your dorms hold less than 3,000 of to the city and the school, and Control Act of 1956, which Bush, who claimed mari representatives; they are the any number of other problems the 30,000 students enrolled. increased penalties further. juana trafficking be grounds ears of the people. Do your that affect our lives on and off The formation of a polis re Anslinger's ultimate achieve for the death penalty. Since own research, and spread the campus. We are a community, quires that the people of a com ment came in 1961 with their shining legacy, the war word. In the words of George and it is past time for that to munity recognize that they are the Single Convention On on marijuana is stronger than Bernard Shaw, "Democracy be recognized. UWM is not a part of a community. They feel Narcotic Drugs. 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When all words from the list have been circled, place the remaining UNCiRCLED letters in the "RESCUE," in order (starting with the top line, reading left-to-right), to • •pell out ci familiar saying! 8 9 6 'DON'T FORGET' D A Y M 1 N D E R L 1 F E K C A L E N D A R 1 S 6 5 Word List K O W E H A T H A P P P O O N E L L P R N A P 0 2. 1 8 9 ATAGLANCE OUTLOOK O L S O A U E L G W D R 2 3 6 1 8 CALENDAR PAGEADAY B T H C T N D E A 1 A G DATEBOOK PDA E U 1 L N E A E E X Y A 8 4 DAYMINDER PLANNER T O O A U D P R H E 0 N ICAL PLAXO A M L A A K 1 A N C G 1 5 8 2 9 1 NOTEPAD REMINDERS D P O Y T H E R D P S Z ORGANIZER SCHEDULE '5 3 6 2 L A R E M 1 N D E R S E N E C N A L G A T A S R 7 5 4 7 RESCUE: 6 solution from last week found on page 6 ©2008 Jonas Wittke Solution found on page 6 ©2008 Jonas Wittke [email protected] Anagram Crackers" THE UWM POST CROSSWORD [email protected] ©2008 Jonas Wittke INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble the letters below to spell out everyday English ACROSS words. When you're finished, unscramble the circled letters to find the miss ing word from the quip! Solutions are published in the following issue. 1 Welcome rugs 5 Indian tune WERTH 9 South American nation 13 Italian currency 14 Spirit Q Q 15 Fable writer 16 Rats! MIGER 17 one's time 18 Groups of workers _Q-Q- 19 Shopping magazine 21 Candle string TONCOT 23 Tree type 24 Billion years -Q — Q- 25 Starts over, in a way 29 Wager WEASES Q: Why didn't Noah go 30 Harvest fishing very often? 32 Ball holder _. Q_Q 33 Engine 36 Subdue A: " Because he only had " 37 Rooster's gal 38 Colorless ANSWERS FROM LAST WEEK: MIGHT, HELLO, ORANGE, STILTS "LITTLE HORSE" 39 Jungle plants 40 Wallops 41 Mai 42 Holy Scripture THIS WEEK'S IN-WORD: TRUMPET 43 Hiding place ln-word 44 Stretch to make do INSTRUCTIONS: Find as many words as possible using only the letters 45 Golden Rule word from this week's IN-WORD. Words must be four or more letters long. Slang words, proper nouns, and contractions are not permitted. 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