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ednesday, Oct. 5, 2005 Volume 84 Issue 5 Inside WSU student Give `em five! paralyzed after News ■ East Lake car accident residents see Joanna Chinquist more parking WINONAN

Winona State University student, John ■ Need a study Luokkanen became paralyzed after his room? Sign up vehicle collided with a school bus seven early or find an- miles north of Decorah, Iowa, on Sept. 13 According to the other place Iowa Highway Pa- trol report, Luok- ■ Flynn travels kanen was traveling southbound on U.S. to D.C. to lobby Highway 52 when his against H.R. 609 vehicle crossed over the center line and into oncoming traffic; col- John Arts liding with a North Winneshiek School Luokanen ■ Fun thing District school bus. to in Winona's The report states that neither the school backyard bus driver nor the children aboard the bus were seriously injured from the accident, however, the bus driver, Phyllis Blaess, ■ RAs plan run/ was taken to the emergency room for pos- walk to aid hur- sible injuries. According to the report, both drivers ricane victims were taken to Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah; Blaess was treated and re- ■ McClanahan: leased but Luokkanen was transferred to Matt Kasper/WINONAN St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn., If you didn't Wazoo the Warrior hit the streets during the Homecoming Parade on Saturday and is paralyzed. morning. Later, he and his cheerleading posse could be seen at the Warrior watch 'Firefly' football game. See more Homecoming photos in this issue. The report also stated that Luokkanen you won't get it was driving under the influence of alcohol See Accident, Page 6 Phone: (507) 457-5119 http://www.winona eduiwinonan VFW, Winona State mend East Lake parking dispute Joanna Chinquist the Winona State University help students feel safer WINONAN Foundation, a group separate about walking to the from the university, who had apartments. Winona State University gifted the land to the veterans. The veterans plan students living at the East In return, the veterans leased on lining the property Lake Apartments now have the lot to the university for with a new fence on the extra parking options because $75 a parking spot. north and west sides so the university is leasing the John Ferden, Winona students might need to gravel lot in front of the old State's director of auxiliary walk over to the side- army reserve building. services, said he and the veter- walk and around, in- Students at the East Lake ans met Sept. 28 and came to stead of cutting across Apartments were sent an e- a consensus allowing students the grass area between mail notification concerning who live at East Lake the right the gravel lot and the the university's right to use the to use the gravel lot. apartment's parking lot gravel lot starting Oct. 2, said Ferden said the university said Ferden. Shirely Mounce, director of paid $75 for each parking The fee the univer- parking services. space, like it did previously, sity paid to rent the For the 2003-04 school but instead of the 52 spots gravel lot will not af- used before, students will have fect students' rents for year, the American Legion Matt Kasper/WINONAN access of up to 60 parking living at the East Lake and Veterans of Foreign Wars Last year, Winona State's East Lake residents had to park on the streets spaces. apartment, said Ferden. leased the gravel lot to the because a gravel overflow lot owned by the VFW and American Legion Before students will be Mounce said that all university for students to use was no longer being leased to the university. However, an agreement has allowed to use the gravel lot, students who want an as an over-flow lot, but the been reached and students are now able to use the lot. agreement was broken for the workers from the facilities East Lake parking per- 2004-05 school year and the plant will go through and cut mit should be able to were forced to look for park- Apartments for three years, university was forced to create all the weeds, said Ferden. get one with the extra spaces ing on the street or at the other said she was upset before other overflow parking options Ferden also said the univer- the gravel lot provides. overflow parking lots. when students lost the right for those students. sity plans on installing a park- Mouce said that last year Jennifer Roberts, a senior, to use the gravel lot and were The gravel lot and army ing lot light at the far south- the hard part about losing the who has lived at the East Lake See Parking, Page 7 reserve land is owned by west corner of the gravel lot to gravel lot was that students

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2 News Need a study room? Sign up ahead of time Amber Dulek for two weeks at a time on a board by WINONAN the circulation desk in the library. Study rooms are based on a first- The clicking of the computer keys, come, first-serve philosophy and prio the constant hum of the printers and an ity is given to groups over individual; occasional cough to break the steady Students can sign up for a study silence are classic sounds anyone room simply by writing their first nar would expect to find in the Darrell by a time slot on the room, but they W. Krueger Library at Winona State cannot sign up for more than three University. hours at a time. What a person wouldn't expect is Currently, no one oversees the stuff the sound of knocking followed by the room board to see if these rules are dreaded words, "I'm sorry, but we have followed and the rooms are distribut( this study room reserved right now." fairly. Holley Schmidlapp, a junior global "We have an honor code policy wi studies major, said she gets kicked out the study rooms, but I am sure peop1( of study rooms occasionally. do sign up twice with two different "I study upstairs in the new science names," said Kendall Larson, the pub building instead," said Schmidlapp. lic services librarian. "Close to finals it starts getting "It's not the perfect system, but we crazy," said Melinda Schuck, a junior don't have a module to do it," said Ar. biology major. Kendrick, a circulation librarian who 4abli Currently there are 22 study rooms See Study Room, Page Photo Illustration by Matt Kasper/WINONAN in the library for the 7 949 Winona With only 22 study rooms in the library and 7,949 students, there's bound to be State students. trouble. Librarians are trying to find a better study room check-out system. The sign up sheets are posted Flynn lobbies against 151 E. Third St., Winona (507) 454-4494 www.rascalslive.com H.R. 609 at U.S. Capitol 10/7 - DJ night - Avex Axiom (trance, progressive, Chicago, IL) ■ Student senate holding 'Raid on Aid" call-in day 10/8- God Johnson (jam, MNPLS), Nor Kathleen Kulkay force students to take out more portunity Grants the Perkins WINONAN loans to pay for school and loan program and also provides woods (jam, Winona, MN) if the Budget Reconciliation a critical match to the Pell 10/9 - Old Tyme Relijun, Le Ton Mite, Ryan Flynn, Winona State Bill goes through it will make Grant and Stafford student loan Student Senate President and a it harder and more costly for programs at private universities. Infidel Castro, member of the board of direc- students to pay for school," said State Universities administer tors for the Minnesota State Flynn. and provide matching funds Rumble Pups (acoustic, punk, inclie) University Student Association, On Sept. 24 and 25, MSUSA for these programs that make 18+ id check made a trip to Washington, D.C. representatives were trained them partners with the federal 10/11 - Calised (rock, La Crosse) last week, to lobby against the to prepare themselves for the See Flynn, Page 7 Budget Reconciliation Bill and upcoming three day conference 10/13 - TBA H.R. 609. and lobbied Sept. 26-28. The Budget Reconciliation Representatives $600 Group Fundraiser Bonus 10/14 - Boiled in Lead (Irish Rock, Bill, a national campaign being familiarized themselves Four hours of your group's time MNPLS) - non smoking dancefloor pushed by Congress, would cut with the issues they were Plus our free (yes, free) fundraising $9 billion from student lend- lobbying for, introduced programs EQUALS $1000-$3000 in 10/15 - HOOCH (jam-rock, La Crosse) ing programs and increase the to new issues and also amount of money in loan debt met with the senators and earnings for your group. Call 10/22 - Wookie Foot (jam, MNPLS) for graduating students. congressmen and women TODAY for up to $600 in bounses tickets: $12 presale, $15 at the door, Along with the Budget they would be working when you Reconciliation Bill, the House with. schedule your fundraiser with 21+ of Representatives, through the The campus-based aid CampusFundraiser. Contact H.R. 609 act, plans to eliminate formula is a program that in-school loan consolidations. includes Federal Work CampusFundraiser, (888) 923-3238, "If H.R. 609 passes, it will Study, Educational Op- or vist www.campusfundraiser.com s";" News 3 Ferden: Depression screening a start for those who need help Danielle Schulz One of the key factors to Ferden said. help to meet the needs of the from student fees or in any WINONAN be aware of is that the 18 to Screening day is for people student who are welcome to as other form from the student. 24 age group, the age of most who feel that they might be many personal sessions with In addition to National Winona State University Winona State students, is also depressed," said Ferden. a counselor as deemed neces- Depression Screening Day, will participate in National the most common onset age of The screening test takes sary in helping them overcome Ferden said counselors are Depression Screening Day depression, said Ferden. about five minutes and a coun- their depression, Ferden said. often invited into classrooms with an informational forum Change, family, death, selor will go over the results There are currently three to speak on depression and and a depression screening relationships with friends or a immediately after the student full-time tenured counselors other related topics like stress test on Oct. 6. significant other or a chemi- has completed the test, said and one full-time counselor. and adjustment. Pat Ferden, chair of the cal imbalance are some of Ferden. Ferden said there should be The informational pro- Counseling Center, said that the triggers for depression, National Depression a minimum of five in order to gram for National Depression Winona State has been partici- according to Ferden. Screening Day is just the meet the needs of the students. Screening Day is from 12:30 pating in this event for about "Change is difficult, so beginning for students who Ferden attributes this lack to 1:30 p.m., and screening eight years. of course coming to a whole Winona State counselors find of counselors to a lack in uni- will start at 1:30 p.m. in the There are many factors new setting can be difficult," might need help. versity funding. Purple Rooms. that contribute to depression, Ferden said. Winona State Counseling The Counseling Center Ferden said. 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tir Local LGBT center hosts 'Coming Out Day' WSU alum`moving In recognition of the annual "Coming Out tival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, in Graff Day" event held nationally, the Seven Rivers Main Hall on the UW-L campus, 17th and State Region LGBT Resource Center is hosting the streets. Admission to all the films is free; dona- up in the system' first annual weekend of events Oct. 14-16. All tions are accepted. Jessica Myers Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders and The weekend's events conclude Sunday, WINONAN Allies are invited to participate in the celebra- Oct. 16, with a Golf Outing/Fundraiser at Fox tion. Hollow Golf Course beginning at 9:30 a.m. Winona State University's Assistant Registrar Donna Heyer The weekend Come and Celebrate events Golfers pay $30 for nine holes and a cart. has retired and Tania Schmidt will be replacing her. begin Friday, Oct. 14, with a social and dance Registration is required although fees can be According to Registrar Glenn Petersen, Schmidt's job will scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to midnight in the City paid the day of the event at the course. Prizes consist of registration, classroom scheduling, imaging services, Brewery's Hospitality Room at 111 3rd Street will be awarded for course events. Registration grades, credit by exam, repeats, NCAA cohorts and other data South. Admission is free and munchies will must be received no later than Friday, Oct. 14, related services for the Registrar's office. be provided along with a cash bar. Music is and can be made by calling the center at (608) Schmidt said there will be many changes this semester be- provided by local DJ Scott Grosskopf. 784-0452 or Gail Evenson in Winona at (507) cause many of the old ways of doing things are being reevalu- Five films comprise the day-long film fes- 453-0906. ated. "Things are going to be made more technological," said Up 'di Dawn holds Schmidt. annual fundraiser Although the office isn't totally behind technologically, up- WANTED: Up `til Dawn will be dated software will help the office expand in the future, Schmidt said.. holding it's letter writing Interns, Interns, Interns event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For example, Schmidt plans to move the current class sched- at the Positions: ules to a scheduling software mechanism. on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the "It's been done on a book, and in the future it will be on soft- Maxwell Leadership Center, Winonan Business ware," said Schmidt. second floor. Before making the move to assistant registrar, Schmidt Please bring addresses of Newspaper Human Resources worked in the University Advancement office for five years. family, friends and neigh- Web "We are very pleased to have someone back in this position bors. Pre-written letters will and are sure Tania will fill this critical role successfully," said be mailed out it support of Graphics Petersen. St. Jude's Children Center. "It's nice to move up in the system," said Schmidt. Schmidt, a Winona State graduate, received a bachelor's Refreshments will be FUN, unpaid REWARD1NQ degree in Human Resources in 1999, and will earn a masters served. degree in education this winter. For more information, visit www. winona.edu/winonan or stop by our office and pick up an application!

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TOEiA'f -454-7500 31r ,- WARNING: If The Winonan staff catches you reading an issue of the Winonan on any Wednesday of this 1 ' f-*It'r. c.: CO) semester, they will pick you to win a Sponsor;.d br; Holt hy rati on sNalley Computer !'icilutions, Winona Daily Nevs,,Midtawn Foods, & Outzno s Subs FREE T-SHIRT OR FRISBEE! Ttrri,7% News 5 Accident ated people's thoughts and prayers. Luoklcanen, 33, lives in Adams, Minn., Graves said that Luokkanen went Ind is a senior at Winona State majoring through some hard times this past year, n History. He is also the vice president of including a divorce and the birth of his he History Association. son. The association's president, Allen History professor, Matthew Lindaman, Ramsey, said "He is a good guy. John is said that Loukkanen was a good student iffy active in the History Association." who always attributed something mean- Ramsey said that since Luokkanen was ingful to class discussions. I non-traditional student he brought a dif- "In class, John enlivened class discus- erent dynamic to the group. sion," Lindaman said. "He loves inquiry Luokkanen's friend and-fellow associa- and good debates. He was a valuable :ion member, Jeremy Graves, said that contributor to my European Reformation Luokkanen was the reason he became class." active in the History Association. "Learning meant something to him as On the day of Luokkanen's accident he it was quite a commitment for him to just let the other leaders of the History Associ- get here," Lindaman said. ation know he was not going to attend the He said he will miss Luokkanen's meeting because he had to take his son to enthusiasm in class. „.0, the doctor's office, Graves said. The History Association worked to Matt Kasper/WINONAN Alicia Pearson (right) was crowned Winona State University's Home- "It's just terrible. He was working re- alert students and faculty of the accident ally hard and John was going to be done coming Queen last Friday as Andrea Ifft looked on. Not pictured is by sending out e-mails and putting notices 2005 Homecoming King John Lawrence. [with school] this year," said Graves. in faculty's boxes. "John had good ideas for the club," The association is putting together Graves said. "He was very involved, a cards for students and faculty to sign, stand-up guy, and very proud of his new the cards are located in the History Of- Spring Break/Mexico son." fice and the association plans on send- Luokkanen's family refused to com- ing flowers to Luokkanen as well, said From $549. Be a rep and earn a trip (800) 366-4786 ment on his current medical situation but Ramsey. (952) 893-9679 one member said that the family appreci- www.mazexp.com Security Incidents Oct. 1 3:58 a.m. — Security responded to Prentiss-Lucas where an intoxicated student was found in another student's room. Student returned to his own room. The matter was referred to the Hall Director. Sept. 30 10:10 a.m. — Security responded to Kryzsko Commons concerning a stu- dent who was feeling dizzy. The student was assisted to Health Services. 11:20 p.m. —A student was cited for disorderly conduct near the construc- tion zone by Kryzsko. The matter was referred to Conduct. 1415 Service DR. - WINONA, MN - 452-8202 Sept. 29 10:40 a.m. — EMS responded to Gildemeister Hall due to a student hav- ing a seizure. Student was transported to the hospital by ambulance. 7:25 p.m. —A student reported that a futon was taken from his unlocked room in Lourdes. The matter referred to the Director of Security. Sept. 28 An unattended laptop in the Library was turned into WSU Security. $3.00 OF 3:48 p.m. —A student reported that he was being harassed by e-mail. The matter was referred to the Director of Security. Mega 8 p.m. — Security assisted a student on the main campus in locating her vehicle. Vehicle was eventually located. Margaritas Sept. 27 8:15 a.m. — A Winona State staff member witnessed a hit and run on Main St. and reported the matter to Security. The matter was referred to on Th day the Winona Police Dept. Sept. 25 3:45 a.m. — A report was received by Security concerning an assault that took place at an off campus location. The matter was referred to the Winona Police Department. Sept. 22 10:15 a.m. — Security responded to Minne to assist a student who fainted. 4:30 p.m. — Security assisted a Wisconsin law enforcement agency to deliver an emergency message to a WSU student. 6 News

Jeff Sandquist/ Parking Flynn Continued from Page 3 Special to Continued from Page the government in providing need-based student aid. WINONAN The representatives also learned about changes being made forced to park on the streets. to the campus-based aid formula, which includes federal work "I went along with it, I got mat Winona study, educational opportunity grants and the Perkins loan and told the CA, but I couldn't d( State Uni- program, said Flynn. anything about it," Roberts said. vesity This formula has not been changed for 30 years, said Flynn. "I'm glad they finally figured student The changes would benefit new institutions, not current ones things out." senate and Minnesota which would lose $4.1 million in funds on top Roberts said she plans on park president I. of the $9 billion dollars that Congress wants to cut through the ing in the gravel lot before using Ryan Flynn Budget Reconciliation Bill. the street since she is afraid som( perched "We spoke with everyone from Minnesota," Flynn said, one might hit her car if she parks over the including Sen. Norm Coleman, congresswoman Betty McCol- on the street. dunk tank lum, congressmen Collin Petersen, Jim Ramstad, John Kline, As far as the fence going in, during Gil Gutknecht and Mark Kennedy. Roberts said she doesn't like that Friday's Flynn said for the most part they received positive support idea but she is glad they plan on Homecom- and concern with the Budget Reconciliation Bill and H.R. 609. installing a parking light. ing festivi- According to Flynn, congressmen Gutknecht and Kline were ties. not supportive. Reach Joanna Chinquist at One Wi- Flynn said that he and two MSUSA representatives were [email protected]. nona State asked by one of their staff members: "Do you even know how . ,

student mahy zeroes the,retare in $35 „ , _ ; • must have "We said yes and politely thanked them for their time, but had a de- this just encourages us to keep lobbying to them," said Flynn. Spring Break 2006 cent aim. Flynn said it was a worthwhile trip and now he knows who with Student Travel Services are the most educated and best ones to target. The Winona State University Student Senate has set up a to Jamaica, Mexico, Bahama: call-in campaign day for H.R. 609 on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. and Florida. Are you until 3 p.m. Study Room Continued from Page 3 connected? Sell Trips, Earn posts the sign up sheets. Call-in days are important because they lets senators and Cash &Travel Free! Call for When the library switched over to a new computer system last congressmen know how many students are concerned with the group discounts. year called MnPALS, there was no longer a booking module for issues at hand, Flynn said. "We will repeatedly call their offices so that they realize that Info/Reservations study rooms. 800-648-4849 Before, students were able to sign up for study rooms online by this issue is very important," said Flynn. using the barcode on their student IDs. There will be tables set up and phones available on campus www.ststravel.com . "Eventually we hope to add a module for booking the study for students to call, said Flynn. rooms online," said Kendrick. An information campaign is also planned sometime before William Palzer, the reference librarian, wants the access to the Oct. 11 to talk about the call-in day and to familiarize students SEMCAC study rooms to change for another reason. with the issues. "It's distressing to me to see the vandalism that goes on in CLINIC the rooms," said Palzer, "A couple of the study rooms had to be repainted because students wrote on the walls and the wiring was Discover Tapan. Discover Yourself, Confidential, Income - Based pulled out of the tables — it is just sickening." Services Including: However, Larson believed this was part of the normal wear- and-tear that comes along with the heavy usage of study rooms. • Family Planning There are not many complaints from students about the avail- The JET Programme ability of the rooms, said Larson. • Pregnancy Tests "If students have a hard time finding a study room they can 1.1‘ 1 1 1•It I F.ISIC:k • it J:ip:. • ..1- 1, 1,- ;, I, • ,„ fce• a la:al ge..--er...:atrr 7:h!!. Lipari) 1:Lchrin?....un:1 • Emergency come up to the reference desk and we will try to make accommo- 11140 F:111 F'Iti 'II. dations for them," said Larson. Contraceptive BE r:qmi Maggie Bambenek, a student senator from the College of Lib- lieLI • 1 ikt 'slier ‘‘,11 'A Pill (The Morning eral Arts, said she has not received any complaints from students in! Rte 11 •i After Pill) about study rooms, but it seems that everybody wants to get them QI:IAT.TFICATIONSt cir7tAlhir: in at the same time. 311 .% . VIAA: 4:0 Abag.. rWeekvii:(1. • STD Screening 11( Pliamisiebipc of Alp frni' low free Part of the problem is that group projects are assigned at the • HIV Testing same time, according to Kari Winter, the Vice President of the 4.1111h1 .11C 1'1( PN;S:.; cm' student senate. DEADL IN F: immitup4e7• mu•t Appil•ticom 1w N u emmi• .1. 21111 "There are other places students can go, like the Blue Heron, 76 West 3rd Street Baldwin, Minne lounge or the Purple rooms," said Winter. 1".% R SE,S;SI(INS PO Box 61 Because of former Winona State President Krueger's initia- 4,1(ttit...z• Zit, 11::11b 7:• 1 1 .4.F. I:, Nolvizni Winona, MN 55987 tive, Winona State's library services have improved, according to ir.oftit I 11f11111111:11 `c. ifiQr. ,4 ; \ :r r j rms., int ;1' Palzer. 507) 452-4307 The Krueger Library was built in 1999, whereas the old library, jlE• FAQ: 800) 657-5121 formerly in Maxwell Hall, had only three study rooms. I" 1:11.1itt - News 7

WINONAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005 Choose textbooks wisely buy from others Opal This fall I registered for my response. I ended up selling it I tend to stay away from out the Student Senate-based courses and then went to the online for $71.00—$60 loss sellers with too much feed- textbook website. Students can book store to buy the neces- for something I opened once, back. They seem to be the ones post books to sell online, along sary books. I bought a math yet never used. who do well burning people with contact information. book and paid approximately So what is a college student out of money. If you stick Other students can search a $130 for it. I went to the first to do? My first suggestion with sellers with 100% posi- specific class or major for used class, decided it was over my would be to try to purchase tive feedback and at least 100 textbooks—just like an online head and switched to a differ- and sell the books you need feedbacks, you will most likely bulletin board. ent math class. When I took online. I use www.half.ebay. be fine. Any way you decide to Jim Rosson the book back to the book com. I usually get back twice Another way to find books proceed is your choice, but I, Op/Ed Columnist store, I was unable to return it as much then the bookstore is to monitor the 50,000 pieces for one, would stick to other for a refund. They claimed that would have given. You can of paper you see hanging on sources than the bookstore. since I had opened the book, it also do searches on any online the bulletin boards around Ainaratrins.mess Arainalay Mauer You are bound to save money ,' was no longer "new" and for search engine to find other school and watch for the book and help fellow students in the shipping reasons can't return web sites that sell new and you need. Buying from other process. Any chance to avoid Brandon Bennett it. I 'was told that I could sell lit used books. Be careful though, students is always a great bet the ominous 50-feet-long wait- Sales onager back to the bookstore but, and when buying books online. because they want to make ing lines in the book store is I am quoting her, "you would If you choose to use half. money, and also beat the book- worth your time. Laura Gossman get peanuts for it." I emailed ebay.com be sure to check the store, so buying textbooks will Page Designer Reach Jim Rosson at Calvin Winbush regarding sellers feedback, which is an be cheaper through them. [email protected]. ura: this issue, and received no indication of their reputation. Also, make sure to check CookEditiW Life's memories forgotten through liquor marketingKatie Director Kit So I'll be his advocate and weak to puke and lucky to be nating holidays and pouring ask a timely question after in the hospital. personal accomplishments Homecoming: why were you Our predecessors realized into glasses exactly the same Brooke Sebaren drunk? the vice of excessive drinking; way people poured hundreds News Editor No, no—actually, why were why can we not? of years ago. But since when you staggering drunk outside In colonial times the con- have life's hallmarks become Shepard my house at 6 p.m., 11 p.m., sequence of overindulgence drowned in a drunken haze? Webmaster and still at 3 a.m. Saturday was obvious: a large "D" for If the communal experience night? "Drunkard" hung from the is truly what you're looking Ian Stztilfret• Kai Oehler You've done so much, dis- neck, with further misuse war- for, why are you downing the S rts Editor Op/Ed Columnist cussed so many things and had ranting hard labor or abusive six-pack before hitting the eater Sta ekk such a good time, except you punishment. bar/club/party? Prohibition, which began in can't remember Homecoming, Back then, alcohol was an When dorm hallways reek 1920, sought to seal off many coming home or the rest of the important facet of everyday of vodka, and houses are brim- societal ills in a bottle with a spectacular night except that life—a norm—but with strict full of hot-and-heavy wafts of '11:111051/.7,"*Wipm{, single constitutional amend- you blacked out. societal controls. The benefits booze and (the desperation for) '%1777,7747,;'; ment. It was also a different It's funny to observe this were clear: social binding, sex, when will you convince zeboi way to feed the United States since I've left life lead by the better health (when used in yourselves to stop? with grain, trading bread for bottle (not that I was an alco- moderation), and the glossy, It might be fine to have booze. holic or that I would've known grinning face of the drinker. a first-name basis with a Whether the latter argu- even if I was one) because Also, alcohol was a safe alter- bartender right now. But an The opinions of this news- ment—ending hunger—was nothing has changed. native to contaminated water uncomfortable familiarity with paper do not reflect those of a solid one, it is something Since nothing has changed, supplies. the liquor store cashier at 40- the MnSCU system, Winona that college students no longer which means the same alkies- Taverns, like bars nowa- years-old is not that far away. State University, its faculty, have to experience. in-training from high school days, served alcohol for a slew "Stop thinking, and start staff or student body. Any Thus the argument that who drank High Life have of reasons, including religious drinking?" questions or comments began with settlers in the graduated to test the human services, town meetings (think Think again. should be directed to the 1800s rages on today: whether limits on Bacardi 151. I'll tell city hall) and other gatherings Winonan publication board ; the bottle, can, or cup held in you, half a bottle in fifteen of any kind. Reach Kai Oehler at editors or submitted as let- your hand over the weekend is minutes leaves your buddy We think we handle this [email protected]. ters to the editor. indeed the devil. speaking in monosyllables, too treat the same way; desig-

8 Kate Weber, Editor-iti-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 Use common sense when bringing your laptop distant tapping near the back myself at the open screen. vantage of this unique learning laptopS, what makes that one of the hall. Rather irritated, Instead of listening and enjoy- experience, but at what point person different, and should I turned, searching for the ing works read by the award- should a presentation or event we really cater to that one in person causing such a commo- winning author herself, this initiate a "no laptop" policy? vidual by having specific rul( tion during the close-to-silent girl was either quickly typing Common sense would tell for each event? reading. As I scanned the seats up notes for a class or chatting me that students know when The next time you are fact of contemplative and attentive online. I tried putting the noise it is appropriate or out-of-line with the question "to laptop, faces, I found the source of the out of my mind, but my ears to be typing during certain not to laptop," make sure yoi Kate Weber disruption. were instantly tuned to the ob- circumstances, but this past ex- think twice. Editor-in-Chief A student was busily typing noxious click of the keyboard. perience has proven otherwise. away on her laptop during a I understand we are a laptop If over 60 people in one Reach Kate Weber at While attending a literary fiction reading. I almost got university and that we, as room understand that fic- winonanna,winona.edu reading last week, I heard a out of my chair and threw students, should take full ad- tion reading does not call for Letters to the Editor magnitude. lievers of theory of evolution get through four years without need for the future, we need t Suicide policy for safety of From the incident report, are anti-God/ Prayer, anti- taking out a loan and, as you have the opportunities to get students the Hall Director will decide Religion or even atheists. It's very well know, the money Oppose House Resolution 60' what to do. The resident in very wrong and ridiculous. As you owe seems to pile up. And to make college more acces- Mackenzie Elke the situation is not getting in a matter of fact, the inventor or that's not about to stop. In fact, sible and affordable for all wl Sophomore trouble or "written up", it is creator of the theory of evolu- it's getting worse. want to attend. Biology - Cell and Molecular just done this way to protect tion Charles Darwin believed Instead of helping us col- A Note from the WInonan: Major everyone that is involved in in god himself, as many lege students pay for the in- these delicate situations and to scientists do. Indians who are creasingly hefty bill of getting We invite readers and Winonan staff members to This letter is to Dawn Gaede make sure the resident is safe. taking our technical jobs away an education, the Republican- share their opinions in these and to everyone to clear up the believe in God, in fact they controlled Congress decided columns. issue about "writing people U.S. should question itself believe in many Gods. to do the opposite. In order to Letters to the editor must up" for depressed or suicidal more If debate is only on this address the national deficit, 250 words or less and receive thoughts. aspect of theory of evolution, the House proposed cutting by the Sunday preceding Let's say a student that lives Sachin V. Padhye we probably will lose not just student loan programs by $9 our Wednesday publication in a Residence Hall comes Senior technical jobs but research op- billion and the Senate wants dotes. Include your full tram to their RA and tells them Physics Major portunities in cellular biology, to cut $14 billion from the stu- major, year in school and that they are having suicidal pharmacy or even surgical dent aid programs. These cuts telephone number for publi- thoughts. First of all, it is now "Creationism vs. Evolution" technology. I hope we ques- freeze the amount of funding cation. Letters from faculty the responsibility of that RA to is one of the biggest debates tion our actions more (e.g. for work study programs and members must include full make sure the resident doesn't going on in the United States. Kansas city's efforts) for the force the average undergradu- twine, title or department any hurt them self I'm sure we all Though it's not surprising betterment of humans and I ate borrower to pay $3,300 phone number. agree that that is a pretty large to have debate, it is surpris- pray to my "Gods" that we in increased loan costs. In a Letters from community responsibility. ing having that debate in the start believing in scientific world of continuously increas- members must include full Upon acquiring this knowl- "United States." Instead of de- facts more so we can see the ing prices, $3,300 is not easy name, address and phone edge, the RA will first do bating and taking quick stands "Advanced" United States of to come by. number. We do not run whatever they can to help the on this issue we need to check America again. The Higher Education Act anonymous letters. resident and make sure that effects of it in real life. was passed so that any person The Winonan edits for they are safe. The RA will Albert Einstein once said House Resolution 609 bad could have a chance to get an space and relevance when then fill out an Incident Report "Learn from yesterday, live for for student tuition education regardless of their necessary. The —not "write them up". This is today, hope for tomorrow. The income. However, with this re- On', edit for a document that will be sent to important thing is not to stop Natashia Swalve authorization bill of the HEA, the Hall Director, and ONLY questioning." Are we question- Freshman that dream is put further out of the Hall Director, letting them ing ourselves at all? Are we Psychology Major reach. Congress needs to stop know what is going on with checking on why United States ignoring the major issue of the the situation. This way, not all is falling behind in technologi- Hundreds of dollars for high cost of college. Many of \s, of the responsibility is left on cal developments? Because we books, thousands of dollars for us aren't able to foot the bill of the RAs shoulders. After all, hadn't questioned, we already tuition. Sometimes it seem as higher education already, and, they are only students, too, and lost majority of our technical though you have to sell a kid- if this resolution is passed, that do not have years of experi- jobs to India. ney to pay for college nowa- number will rise. In order for ence dealing with things of this Many people say that be- days. It's almost impossible to us to have the knowledge we

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WINONAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005 Winona outdoors offers weekend activities rig 6 2'41006111mA Stephanie Magnuson activities that can accompany a The Mississippi River is water may want to join the Gary Eddy, English profes- WINONAN weekend camping trip. one prime watching location. Rowing Club, a group of 55 sor, said writing is a fun way Bird watching at a wildlife Joining a campus club also students who participate in to enjoy the outdoors and also To some people, Winona observation also is a unique could fill a boring weekend. intense training and rowing express creativity. s just another college town hobby that students can do The Outdoor Club and the competitions called "regattas." He said the outdoors is a with weekends full of the usual alone or with friends. Rowing Club are two of the The Mississippi River and great place to write because it Irinking and bar hopping. offers quiet, pleasant surround- Although not always obvi- ings. )us, there are many activities "Writing involves alone- students can do that are often ness and acuteness of mind," cheaper and just as social. Eddy said. Outdoor activities, for Keeping a journal, writing example, are fun and inexpen- fiction stories and poems are sive. a few ways to explore one's Winona State University inner self, he said. has a grant contract with Red Students who like writ- Tail Outfitters, making it possi- ing may even consider join- ble for students to rent outdoor ing a writer's group, which is equipment for a low price. yet another fun alternative to Kayaking and canoeing are drinking. two activities one can do with Eddy said that the groups friends on Lake Winona or the are interesting because they are backwaters of the Mississippi educational and entertaining River. while boosting writers' confi- Camping is another activ- dence. ity where students can escape "One of the joys of being the buzz of campus life while a writer is sharing your work still hanging out with friends. Doug Sundin/WINONAN with others," Eddy said. "Fall camping, in my Students participated in the EcoChallenge last weekend, an event where participants Besides writing, students enjoyed competition around the Winona lake and the bluffs. The activity is just one of the mind, is the best time because might also consider doing many opportunities students have to experience the outdoors on weekends this fall. there are not many insects," photography. said James Reidy, physical Drake Hokanson, mass education and recreation pro- Reidy, who has watched many possibilities on campus. Lake Winona are not the only communication professor, said fessor. birds since his childhood, said Burke Smejkal, Outdoor fun places for students. he studied photography in col- Star gazing, sitting around it's not unusual to find 50 to 60 Club president, said the club Winona's bluffs can draw lege and found it to be a great campfire, singing songs species a day with binoculars hikes, climbs and cycles. out the inspirational side of a opportunity for a cheap date. Students who enjoy the person. Ind playing music are a few and a field guide. See Outdoors, Page 12 Resident assistants plan run/walk for hurricane aid Meggan Massie $10 to participate and includes while effort to get others registered. 200 bottles of water and Qual- WINONAN a free T-shirt, which features involved as well," Henry said. Henry emphasized the ity T's provided the T-shirts. a picture of a hurricane and "It all spiraled from there." need for students to get in- The run/walk will begin Winona State University relief information. They have been organizing volved in relief efforts. at 10 a.m., rain or shine, at the resident assistants are doing The event is open to for more than two weeks and "I am happy with the inter- band shell on the east lake. their part for Hurricane Katrina people of all ages. currently have a representative est expressed so far, but we Henry said the event is not disaster relief. Henry, a sophomore as- assistant in every dorm. still have a long way to go if provides a healthy activity, it Two assistants have orga- sistant in Conway Hall, said Henry said the represen- we want to reach our $2,000 also gives people the chance to nized a run/walk around Lake she and fellow assistant Anna tative's job is to talk to their donation target," she said. work together to help others. Winona, scheduled for Satur- Greenburg decided to organize hall council, answer questions Event sponsors include "It's an opportunity to get day, in hopes of raising $2,000 this event after attending a hur- and get people motivated to Coldwell Banker, the National outdoors and exercise—and for the Red Cross. ricane lecture at Winona State participate. Residence Hall Honorary an easy way to help those in One of the event coordina- a few weeks ago. Their goal is to attract at and the Inter-Residence Hall desperate need," she said. tors, Krissy Henry, said it costs "We wanted to help and least 200 participants, and as Council. Reach Meggan Massie at decided that it was a worth- of Monday, only 70 people had Midtown Foods donated [email protected] 10 Arts 6 Entertainment Women's Resource Center project fights abuse The Women's Resource The Women's Resource provide support for abuse Center of Winona will hold Center said people should victims. it's annual Clothesline be aware of abuse because There are currently Project to help promote it is a growing problem. 500 projects running in 41 awareness of those who The Minnesota Coali- states and five countries. have suffered from violent tion for Battered Women The release also said relationships. said, in Minnesota in 2005, that the group has created The display is a na- 14 women died from abuse. 50,000 to 60,000 t-shirts. tional memorial for women Four children under the The Clothesline and children who died from age of 18 were killed by Project is one of the many domestic abuse. parents, caregivers, family activities sponsored by It also provides tools members or the partners of the Women's Resource for survivors. family members, the group Center. Students and faculty said. V-Day is another can find the display at the The coalition said the event that raises aware- Women's Resource Center report is disturbing because ness of domestic violence. Oct. 3-6. it only includes those who Every spring, the Other locations include reported abuse. Center and Winona State the Winona Mall, Oct. 7-10; Other deaths may have hold the Vagina Mono- Saint Mary's University, occurred as a result of do- logues, a play about Oct. 11-14; Winona State, mestic violence. female empowerment. Ashley Camper/W1NONAN Oct. 16-19; Cotter High The project was started The play helps cel- Students have the opportunity to view artistic pieces ini Watkins Gallery. Upcoming events include an exhibit by photographer Kevin Lyons. His work, School, Oct. 25-27; South- in 1990 by several Massa- ebrate V-Day and raise titled St. Charles MN: An American Town Revisited willwll be on displayi Oct. 4 east Technical College, chusetts women. awarness of violence through Oct. 22. The pieces capture the everyday lives of people in small corn- 28-31; and Winona Senior They wanted to educate against women and chil- munities. Lyons will give a gallery talk on Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. A reception will High School, Nov. 1-3. people with statistics and dren. follow at 6:30 p.m. All events are free and everyone is welcome. Annual parade proves that there is no place like Winona State University WM Maravelas local businesses. Sports teams followed, Covered." Some students dressed in WINONAN Most decorated their floats including the men's and Several senators, including kimonos, while others played for this year's theme: There's women's basketball teams, president Ryan Flynn, waved music and handed fortune Seeing hundreds of col- No Place Like Homecoming. women's volleyball and other to the audience. cookies to spectators. lege students awake before 10 Costumes and yellow brick teams. Winona police and rescue There were even decora- a.m. on a Saturday must mean roads were abundant. Both basketball teams got units also got involved. tive dragons and Pokemon it's time for the Winona State Winona State, however, audience members involved, Mayor Jerry Miller fol- costumes. homecoming parade. was not the only participant in tossing basketballs for specta- lowed, walking along curbs The University Program- Winona residents and stu- the parade. tors to shoot at hoops mounted and greeting crowd members. ming Activities Committee and dents donned purple and lined Crowd members showed on the float. Local businesses also used the Winona State Video Game Broadway and Mark streets their respect when the Wi- The parade not only the parade to reach out to stu- club also made an appearance. last Saturday for the annual nona American Legion led the provided entertainment for dents. Last year's winner, the event. parade with a procession of the students but also for children. The KG Country 95.3 ra- Wenonah Players, once again The mood was loud and American flag. A group of 50 children and dio station had a Jeep, though showed their competitive side boisterous as students cheered Judith Ramaley, new employees from the Maxwell it did not play country music. with a large float, complete for their favorite organizations. Winona State president, joined Children's Center crammed Some spectators were with enthusiastic students, Multiple floats played loud in the event by riding down the Huff Street, some wearing surprised to hear "Hey Ya," an Wizard of Oz costumes and music as their occupants threw street and laughing it up with Wizard of Oz costumes. Outkast hit, blaring from the even a spinning tornado. candy to the excited crowd. the student body. Winona State security had float's speakers. The Nursing Club, also College students sat on Mr. WSU Paul White and McGruff the Crime Dog riding The National Guard, the known for their interesting curbs and ledges outside of Ms. WSU Kari Winter were in the back of a van. Winona State Bookstore, floats, wowed the crowd again dorms, a rowdy crowd, some the first students in the parade. No parade would have Chartwells and Habitat for with their enthusiasm. spectators visibly drunk. The Winona State band been complete without the Humanity also had floats. After the parade, students Numerous students wore rode through the parade on a clowns to delight young on- Winona clubs were next. and residents alike packed the Homecoming t-shirts, some massive truck bed, filling Huff lookers. The International Club area for more homecoming with alcohol-related themes. Street with lively music. The event also had a more rode a float that said "Pimpin' activities as a precursor to the More than 60 groups par- Wazoo, the Winona State serious side. it all over the World." 73-0 Warrior football blowout ticipated in the parade, which mascot, walked behind the The Winona State Student The Malaysian and Japan against Crookston. included Winona State clubs, band, giving high-fives to both Senate float drove by with a clubs wowed the audience with Reach Will Maravelas at fraternities, organizations and students and children. sign that read "We've Got you their distinct float. [email protected] Arts 6 Entertainment 11

Nine Inch Nails' latest album won't disappoint, but could be better

Will Maravelas When the Nine Inch Nails many fans' expectations. concept opus "The Fragile," pop element that you don't

WINONAN latest album "With Teeth" was Long-time NIN fans were and his work with Judas Priest expect of Reznor. released, it measured up to expecting another masterpiece lead singer Rob Halford's "With Teeth" still has the similar to that of "The Down- electronic (and very different) dark, electronic, off-time in- ward Spiral," and "With Teeth" project two, Reznor is all about dustrial rock NIN fans expect. still does not disappoint. rejecting the status-quo. The album is an excellent Although not as good Instead of opening "With piece of work despite it not as "Spiral," it is still a great Teeth" with the predictable being the group's best. album in its own right. heavy song to beat the listener Overall Critique It is just different. into submission, he chooses to Artist: Nine Inch Nails Fans expecting a "Down- go with the tranquil "All the Rating: B- ward Spiral PART TWO" Love in the World." Album Highlight: You Know will be disappointed because He leaves the brain-bash- Who You Are? singer-guitarist-producer Trent ing heavy duties to the album's Go see them Live: Tuesday, Reznor wanted to try some- second track, "You Know Who Oct. 11 at the XCEL Energy thing new. You Are?" Center St. Paul, Minn. All of Rez,nor's projects The album's single, "The Official Website: http://www. since "Spiral" have been ex- Hand that Feeds," is admit- nin.corn perimental and always went in tedly one of the most boring Similar Artists: Rob Zombie, new directions. NIN ever written. Soundgarden, Alice in Chains As with NIN's previous That's not to say it's a bad Black Sabbath, Rage Against studio album, the double CD song; it just has that catchy the Machine, A Perfect Circle Outdoors Continued from Page 10 Doug Sundin "I'd ask a girl that I Lake Winona are fun ways to WINONAN wanted to get to know better: get outdoors. Students Peter Dodds and Eve pack a picnic lunch and go off Ruth Schroeder, campus Cowan rehearse and photograph," he said. health educator, said exercise for The Shape of A basic point-and-shoot also keeps students from binge Things. The play is camera is a perfect way for an drinking. directed by student amateur photographer to get "Filling up your day with Nathan Wagner, started, he said. activities leaves you not want- and also features Hokanson said students ing to go out at night," she Greg Jennings and may shoot anytime of day, said. Meggan Massie. though some times are better. In addition to keeping stu- It will be at 7:30 dents healthy, outdoor activi- p.m. on Oct 7 and 8 in Winona State's "Early in the morning ties provide entertaining social Black Box Theatre. and late in the afternoon offer events that don't involve Admission is free the best light for great photo- alcohol or hangovers. for all but seating is graphs," he said. Schroeder said students limited. In addition to writing and should remember this when shooting photos, students also they plan their weekends. can fill their weekends with "Maintaining a balance in Harley Ride will benefit Winona State Football Team more active events. our lives where we don't need Willie G. Davidson, grandson An auction will follow the

Exercise will not only to be looking at drinking as Winona residents will see of the company's founder. game. help maintain a healthy life- the only weekend activity is something a little different on After the ride, participants Items for bid include an style, it will also provide an key," she said. the bluffs this Saturday. will procede to Maxwell Field autographed helmet and football enjoyable way to spend qual- Reach Stepha- Motorcycle riders are en- at the Midwest Wireless Stadi- from the 2005 WSU football ity time with friends. nie Magnuson at couraged to participate in this um for the 1 p.m. football game. team, another autographed Rollerblading, jogging, [email protected] weekend's Harley Ride. Before the game starts, five Harley-Davidson flag and four biking or walking around Riders will register at the riders will drive out to the 50- season passes to all Winona Harley shop 1845 Mobile Drive, yard field line for the National State athletic events. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • and they will ride through the Anthem. Registration is $20 and all You need our paper; now we need you bluffs at 10 a.m. Riders include football proceeds will benefit the War- The Winonan is looking for talented writers to fill one news The ride will end at Lake coach Tom Sawyer, Harley- rior football program. reporter position and one feature writer position. Winona, where participants Davidson secretary Jani Baures Those interested may regis- If you are interested, send your resume to April Springer at have the chance to win several and her husband and representa- ter at the Black Horse, Harley- [email protected] door prizes. tives from the Winona Police Davidson shop of Winona or the • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The grand prize is a Harley- Department and the Black Winona State Athletic Office. Davidson flag autographed by Horse. 12 its 6 Entertainment `Serenity' fun time for fans, but offers little for newcomers Erik McClanahan girl named River (played by control to continue the "Fire- From the beat-up ships WINONAN Summer Glau). fly" story as a movie and the to the cocky hero to the de- "Serenity" is the brain- end result became "Serenity." tailed space battles, "Sereni- About halfway through the child of writer/director Joss The clever writer/direc- ty" offers very little in terms science fiction/westem concoc- Whedon, who's been nomi- tor deserves a lot of credit for of original action and plot. tion that is "Serenity," I began nated for an Oscar (for helping sticking to his guns and not Being the die-hard "Star feeling like an outsider at a write the screenplay for "Toy sacrificing his material for Wars" geek that I am, I comic book convention. Story") but is probably best Hollywood (the cast from the would usually scoff and dis- The movie is set 500 years known for creating the cult T.V. show remains intact here, regard any movie that copies in the future, when people be- television shows "Bully the which I'm sure pleases devout the story of Luke, Leia and gin to migrate to other planets Vampire Slayer" and its spin- fans very much), but "Seren- Darth Vader. because of over-population. off "Angel." ity" is a hard sell for anyone But, seeing that George The crew of the space ship Around 1999, Whedon had with little knowledge of the Lucas borrowed from an idea for a television show back story. Serenity is a bunch of cowboys numerous films and genres Cas that mixed two popular, but Having never seen a min- to create his "Star Wars" who take on any job, legal or Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, not. very different, genres. ute of "Firefly," I found myself universe, I can't hold much Alan Tudyk, Morena Bacca- The crew is led by Mal The result was 2002's puzzled on who was who and against Whedon for doing (Nathan Fillion), the Han Solo- short-lived series "Firefly," the significance of certain plot the same here. rin, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau esque hero who loves his ship which was canceled after 11 points in the movie. "Serenity" feels , like llj and his crew. episodes due to low ratings. For fans of the show, it Caine frOin a teleVision "Serenity" tells the story Whedon didn't give up on this is good thing because show, though. MPAA Rating of Mal's crew uncovering a se- the material, and thanks to im- they won't be burdened with The acting is only PG-13: for sequences of cret from a government-tested pressive DVD sales of the first details they already know, but decent at best, the special intense violence and action, season, he was given creative "Serenity" will have trouble effects are impressive but mild language and sexual converting new fans because it we've all seen better and the reference& expects the audience to know a story feels incomplete. lot going in to the film. The film is filled with Maybe that's exactly what nice bits of humor and Rating Whedon's intentions are here, snappy dialogue, something B- and if that's the case, I applaud that's rare in the science fic- "Serenity" isn't a bad film, him for making a movie for his tion genre. but it isn't great either. devoted fans. Whedon is definitely a tal- Die-hard fans will no- As much as the film wants ent to watch. doubt love the film but movie- to be a new kind of "Star He has a knack for cre- goers who haven't heard of Wars," I couldn't get over ating funny characters and the fact that almost the entire surprising story develop- "Firefly" will be a little lost. movie is ripped from that bril- ments—and he is not afraid to Reach Erik McClanahan liant sci-fi saga. kill important characters. at EMMcClan1841@winona. edu Jamie Blair has one good Homecoming weekend ridiculous guy with his chest hanging out at Gabby's point- Cheers, Hello everyone, hope you zeria famous ale. Yeah, it all bed the quad kids were push- ing at the bartenders. What a Jamie Blair all had a great WSU Home- happened in 24 minutes. I then ing down Huff Street during nerd. I decided we were not coming because I sure did. found myself at Stingers with the parade? Either way, I knew in love and so we went our Since I didn't receive any two Captain & Cokes that had that we were in love. Well, at separate ways. Do you have a ques- e-mails about fictitious girl/ my name on the glasses. least that's what my nine Cap- If you have any Home- tion or a comment for Ja- boyfriends, let me share a little The moral of the story was tain Cokes later said. coming stories you think are mie? Send them to us at story about my homecoming. that my ex just wanted some The rest of the day rolled better than mine, let us hear [email protected] It so happened that my ex sort of one-night stand, which on and I felt better once I knew them. I'll keep it between us. came running back to me this I wasn't hav- Girls & Sports that I wasn't that past Saturday. It was just like ing. I asked INTRODUCING: '`THE ARTIST in the movies. I used every myself: why FORMERLY KNOWN AS OK, NOW I'M OF COURSE NOT I LIKED HIM possible intoxicated idea in would I want YOUR BEST FR/ENO" AT THE MR AND SWEETIE.' PROMISE BETTER WHEN ( HI HONEY, WE'RE ORDERING A I WOULDN'T ORDER HE DIDN'T my head to shoo away my ex. to have a one- WALKING INTO CLUB SODA A BEER AND HAVE TO DO THE BAR NOW NOT TELL YOU THE PLAY- It didn't work; we were like night stand BY-PLAY white on rice. The morning with my ex? started off with eight pounds And then it of eggs and four pint glasses hit me—or of some of Zaza's Pub and Piz- was that the • Arts S Entertainment BSU offense will be tough Jibber Jabber: NASCAR to stop for WSU defense Bemidji receivers that Winona State Bemidji's quickness has to worry about. Sannes burst onto the scene last presents problems year and had a good season, but he lost his top two receivers. for WSU secondary This year, Anthony Schreiber, Jon Hawks and Chad Christianson Ian Stauffer John Huggenvik Scott Swanson are doing the catching. Schreiber is second in the NSIC with 100 yards Sports Editor Sports Reporter WINONAN per game, while Christianson's 18.3 Eds. Note: Jibber Jabber this week who hasn't won a race yet this year but yards per catch is third in the league. is again between sports editor Ian is now in the midst of the hunt only 70- Even though there are five weeks "If we keep their offense off the Stauffer and writer John Huggenvik. something points out of the lead? The left in the Winona State University field, we will be able to win," said They are arguing about whether or answer is he shouldn't, but because of football team's season, there might Sawyer, whose team came into last not NASCAR, or stock car racing the Chase, Stewart does have to worry not be a bigger game than this year's game with BSU in a similar in general, is exciting. Reach Ian at about Wallace. week's contest against Northern situation. Both teams had powerful [email protected] or John at I believe that most pro athletes are Sun Intercollegiate Conference rival offenses and impressive records. [email protected] overpaid, but NASCAR takes the cake. Bemidji State. Ian: Ever though it is just a biuxIch, of TherF-is no reason gruy,thiat pri ve§ In that m,e, ww walked intor a . 3 Both the Warriors (2-0; 4-2) -and Chet Anderson Stadium in Bemidji rednecks driving in a circle, NASCAR a circle for three Ifotirs'deen'ie Sr Mill " the Beavers (1-1, 4-1) sport prolific and walked out with a 41-28 win. is exciting. There is heavy competition, lion. Besides, NASCAR is too regulat- and explosive offenses. The wild card in that game was and just about anything is exciting when ed to be exciting. There main goal is to Winona State enters the contest Winona State's defense, which held there is a significant amount of money make the cars so close in specifications having gained more than 500 yards in BSU to just 276 yards, including only involved. (Or any amount of money for to be exciting. That would be like you each of its last three games, all wins. 104 passing. that matter...why else would I bet on and I wrestling, but I need to wear a 100 Bemidji State is averaging 440 That same defense, which has high school girls basketball?) pound weight belt to level the playing yards and 40 points a game so far this seven starters back from last year, will John: I am the only one that will bet field. year. likely be the difference-maker this with you on high school girls basket- Ian: I'd love to see you try to wrestle "They have a nice passing attack," week as well. ball. Are you saying only gambling on anything while wearing an extra 100 WSU coach Tom Sawyer said. "They Bemidji State's only loss this racing makes it exciting? There is no pounds. You'd probably hurt yourself throw the ball well and can explode season came at Concordia-St. Paul, excitement in NASCAR because it is you beanpole. The regulations are at any time. We are going to need where the Beavers lost 55-49 in an simply what you said, people (there is a one of the things that make NASCAR to defend against vertical (passing overtime shootout. very hot lady racing now) driving in cir- exciting. It's kind of like a salary cap in routes) and keep constant pressure on WSU has had a more difficult cles. There is a ton of money involved football, basketball and now hockey. If (quarterback Nathan) Sannes." schedule than Bemidji State, when Congress balances the budget and you let one team spend lots of money Sannes, the Beavers' senior including a loss to North Dakota, the that is as exciting as watching paint dry. and get all the best stuff, they'd never quarterback, has averaged close to top-ranked team in the country on the And NASCAR makes the come-from- lose (see: Yankees). All the restrictions 300 yards passing a game and thrown d2football.com poll. behind excitement null and void in the keep everyone on the same plane and it 17 touchdowns and six interceptions "Our strength of schedule is key "Chase for the Championship." keeps it close. Plus, when all 43 cars are in just five games this season. On top for us," Sawyer said. "Bemidji has Ian: It's not the gambling part that bunched up, there are more accidents, of that, he has rushed for 196 yards only played three games against I'm talking about, moron. It's the and that is what really makes NASCAR and one touchdown. Division II teams and in a big game amount of money those guys are rac- exciting. "We are going to have to match that will work to our advantage." ing for. The purse for most races is $5 It makes it even more exciting when them score for score," Sawyer said. In addition to Concordia, BSU million, with the winner taking home these guys are cruising around wide "We have to run the football well and played Division III Wisconsin- around $1 million. If that doesn't at open the entire time, like at Daytona. control the time-of-possession." River Falls, NAIA Minot State, and least get your blood tingling a little bit, When the cars never drop below 180 The Warriors will turn to their Division II schools Minnesota State- then something is wrong. And the Chase mph, it makes for some interesting running back tandem of senior Derek Mankato and Southwest Minnesota. is great, because it puts everyone on a things, even when the cars aren't crash- Malone and sophomore Alex Wiese to The Bemidji State-Winona State level playing field. More sports should ing. come up big in the time-of-possession game has developed into a pretty big look at doing this. Maybe the Brewers And yes, I know. I'm a morbid department. The duo has combined rivalry the last few years as BSU has could make the playoffs then. person. Blah, blah, blah. But you can't for 748 yards and eight scores this tried to climb from the middle of the John: Now the Brewers are in the tell me 200,000 people pack into some season. pack to compete with Winona and hunt with 20 games to play in the of these tracks and party for three days Bemidji State has a running back CSP at the top, but it hasn't worked so season. However, 21 games before the to watch the race. They, and I, want to tandem of their own in sophomore far. Is this the year? end of the season they are hovering at see 200-mph barrel rolls and some guy Tyler Olson, who was second in the The game promises to be high- .500 and not even thinking playoffs. running around punching himself to put NSIC in rushing last year, and senior scoring and well-fought and could That completely destroys the idea of a the flames out. Alvaro Carvajal, who have combined come down to the wire, a far cry from championship. Why should Tony Stew- But honestly, I don't wish anyone for 531 yards and 6 touchdowns. last week's blowout over Crookston. art, the current leader in the NASCAR harm. These guys go a long way for But it will be the combination Reach Scott Swanson at Nextel Cup standings, with two poles, safety, but bad things happen. That is of Sannes and the slough of solid [email protected] five wins, 14 top five finishes and 20 top the only time NASCAR isn't exciting. 10s, have to worry about Rusty Wallace, 14 Snorts Women's golf wins home invite

the other NSIC teams shoot — Winona State sophomore Conference Championships at 26:55), Stephanie Nelson Merritt leads a similar score to the 2004 Troy Merritt tore the Wild- Pebble Creek Golf Course in (106th, 27:32) and Heidi John- championship. flower Golf Course apart last Becker, Minn. son (107th, 27:35). men to win After the pair of 320s week to lead the Winona State Heacox, Inabnit both in The Warriors are off for a Winona State shot Saturday to men's golf team to first place top 50 at Blugold Open week now before running in defeat Missouri Western State, at the NCAA Division II Cen- COLFAX, Wis. — Winona the Drew/Neubauer Invite at at Regionals the Warriors have yet to fire an tral Regional Tournament. State runners Chet Heacox and the University of Wisconsin- 18-hole round that was more Merritt carded a 4-under-par Heidi Inabnit both finished in La Crosse on Oct. 15. By the Winonan Staff than eight strokes above or 68 in the first round, and then the top 50 at the Blugold Cross Nagel, Davidson get below their average. tallied a 3-under 69 on Tues- Country Open. wins at ITA regional The Winona State Univer- Morgan Proshek carded a day to finish at 137. Heacox took the course in TOPEKA, Kan. — In the sity women's golf team is on 2-over-par 74 in the second WSU was tied for the lead 28 minutes, 11 seconds and men's tennis team's only ac- pace for a strong performance round of the Classic to take after two rounds, but beat Mis- finished 46th, while Inabnit ran tion of the fall, Will Nagel at the Northern Sun Intercol- second place with a two-round souri Western State College in to 49th place in 25:05. picked up right where he left legiate Conference Champi- score of 156. a one-hole playoff to win the Heacox led the men to 11th off. onships after two first-place Megan Placko fired a 161 title. place in the 15-team event, The senior won twice at the finishes over the weekend. for third and Tara Christensen Bret Toftness took fourth while Inabnit's efforts helped College Division Wilson/ITA The Warriors took first at and Samantha Wolf each fired place and was also under par the WSU women to 15th place North Central Region Champi- both the Best Western Riv- 163 to tie for fourth. for WSU, tallying a 1-under out of 20 teams. - onships. erport Warmup and the Best The NSIC championships 143. Matt Horel tied for sev- The other runners for Nagel opened with a singles Western Riverport Classic at will be played this weekend at enth at 145. the men's team were Aaron win before being knocked out; Cedar Valley Golf Course. the Eagle Creek Golf Course Chad Bischoff and Kevin Schwarzenbart (62nd, 29:22), and then teamed up with Ryan The Warriors are averag- in Willmar, Minn., with a 36- Loeffler finished out the WSU Ryan Ledin (72nd, 29:45), Zilka for a doubles win. ing a score of 327 strokes per hole day on Saturday and 18 squad tied for 26th with a 9- Wesley Olson (79th, 30:32) and Gage Davidson also got a 18 holes as a team, which holes on Sunday. over 153s. Jason Mork (87th, 31:00). win for WSU. could win them the confer- Merritt leads Warriors The men will be back on The women's team finished The men will begin regular ence title if they string together to victory at Regionals the course this weekend at the up with Stephanie Petsch (69th, play in the spring, but for now three rounds of that score and DETROIT LAKES, Minn. Northern Sun Intercollegiate 25:54), Jessie Cummings (95th, are off for the winter. NSIC race heating up, fantasy race too Ian Stauffer Hynes had another big day, Moorhead, and Concordia is Bemidji State 47, thanks to more consistency and WINONAN catching five passes for 145 much better than that. Southwest Minnesota 9: a better defense than Northern yards and three scores, while The Wolves got the lead, Southwest got the short end has shown. It was another interesting WSU quarterback Drew Aber and then hung on for dear life with two of the toughest games Southwest Minnesota at week in Northern Sun completed eight of 10 passes in the end as CSP was banging early on, but they haven't MSU-Moorhead: This is a Intercollegiate Conference for 160 yards and three scores. on the door the entire fourth even shown signs of life in big step up or shut up game for football. Standings after Week 6 quarter. losses to Bemidji and Winona. Southwest Minnesota. Three games went as Anthony (Bemidji) 437 The Northern defense, Bemidji State did whatever The Mustangs need to show expected, but Concordia-St. Paul (Winona Radio) 334 which had been porous the last it wanted in this game, gaining that they aren't that bad and Paul's loss to Northern State Ian (Winonan) 271 few weeks, somehow found 500 yards of offense and are 0-2 because they had a throws a big wrench into the John (Winonan) 267 a way to step up and stop forcing SMSU to abandon its tough schedule. Golden Bear's chances for a Greg (KQAL) 180 Concordia twice inside the 25- powerful running game early. Moorhead is on a 16-game conference championship. Rick (Winona Daily) 156 yard line in the final 2 minutes, The Mustangs finished with losing streak, and it doesn't Winona State trounced Last week in the NSIC including a blocked field goal just 55 rushing yards on 27 look like the end is near, unless Crookston, Wayne blew past Winona State 73, UM- on the last play of the game, to attempts, a dismal 2 yards-per- Southwest really is that bad. Moorhead and Bemidji beat Crookston 0: Drew Aber and get the win. carry average. Otherwise, the Crookston Southwest Minnesota. Brian Hynes both had big Wayne State 33, MSU- This week in the NSIC game is coming up. After six weeks of fantasy days and the WSU defense Moorhead 0: Wayne State Bemidji State at Winona UM-Crookston at football, Anthony is still on top looked good in a romp over is 2-0 for the first time in a State: The Warriors' biggest Concordia: Things get of the standings with a 103- Crookston. while, but it might be a result game of the year so far. Both worse for Crookston. After point buffer, but Paul is slowly The WSU offense was of playing the two worst teams have solid defenses embarrassing losses in the closing in. moving the ball the way it is teams in the conference. New and offenses that can score a first two weeks, the Golden Ian jumped past John in the supposed to, getting past the quarterback Travis Dietz lot of points, so this should Eagles are going to get blasted standings, thanks in large part 400-yard mark for the third knows how to lead this team. be a good one. Look for the again. CSP quarterback James to another great performance game in a row. The Wildcats have 50 new Warriors to win thanks to a McNear will put up video- by the Wayne State defense. Northern State 20, players on the roster, so no one more potent rushing attack. game-like stats again, throwing The Wildcats shut MSU- Concordia-St. Paul 19: No really knew what to expect. Northern State at Wayne for 300 yards and rushing for Moorhead out while recording one saw this one coming. Wayne faces a slightly tougher State: In the battle of the two another 150. six sacks and five turnovers. Northern State struggled test this week against Northern most unlikely teams to be 2-0, Reach Ian Stauffer at Winona State receiver Brian in Week 1 against MSU- State. Wayne State wins a close one [email protected] Sports 15 Shutting out the competition it was on to a 3-0 win over The women's Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opponent Concor- soccer team has dia-St. Paul on Friday. WSU goalie Katie Kramer shut out each of has been the hot hand in net for WSU, stopping all but six its last four foes shots this year and playing 1,021 minutes, 44 seconds to John Huggenvik date. Her goals against aver- nk, WINONAN age is now an amazing .53 per game, she has eight shutouts The Winona State Univer- and her record is 10-1-1. sity women's Offensively, soccer team This Weekend the Warriors continued to Who: VVinona State at MSU- seem to be dominate its Moorhead and Northern State rolling right opponents last When Saturday, 1 p.m Sun- along, outscor- week, shutting day 11 a m. ing their op- out two more Records: WSU is 10 - 1 - 1, ponents 32-6 in opponents. Moorhead is 3-10 and North- 12 games and First, it was ern State is 9-2-1 outshooting North Central Notes: VVSU h45gt given up them 231-118. Conference rival Compared St. Cloud State and to the rest of 1-0 on Wednes- 5 only al- the Northern day, and then Sun Intercol- Doug Sundin/WINONAN Midfielder Lindsay Opgenorth (above) is just one piece of the Warriors puzzle that has helped keep opponents from scoring. Whitney Bernhardt (26, left) is part of the reason Winona State keeps scoring. Bernhardt scored her only goal of the season this year in last week's 3-0 win over Concordia-St. Paul, while Opgenorth had one assist. legiate Conference, there is no points (5 G, 3 A). Walters is Walters' assist against St. E. one even close. The Warriors also second in the league in Cloud was her first point in leads the league in every cat- goals and third in assists. three games, and she still egory, offensive and defensive, Kramer is first in the confer- hasn't scored a goal since Sept. except saves per game, but ence in goals allowed. 18, when she scored the only only because they are allow- goal in a 1-1 tie. ing just 4.8 shots on goal per Winonan Player The Warriors are now game. of the Week ranked No. 25 in the nation, Kayla Walters got herself Erin McDowell dropping a spot after the back into the scoring column Sophomore, Midfielder Naperville, Ill. University of North Dakota with an assist on the only goal Major: Paralegal climbed into the poll. the Warriors scored against There are two other North the Huskies, feeding the ball Central Region schools ahead to Erin McDowell in the 71A of the Warriors in the top 25, minute of the match for the Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri game winner. Southern. The national poll is Kara Fritze, Whitney the only way to get an idea of Bernhardt and Leslie Schum- the regional rankings, since the acher each scored once in the first regional rankings won't be win over CSP, while Fritze released until November. and Schumacher each earned The Warriors are on the Erin scored the Warriors' an assist along with one each only goal in the 1-0 win road this weekend, traveling to from Lindsay Opgenorth and over St, Cloud t Minnesota State-Moorhead for Christine Beatty. an 11 a.m. contest Saturday, Walters is still tops on the and then to Northern State for team in scoring with 19 points a 1 p.m. showdown on Sunday. (7 goals, 5 assists), but Mc- Reach John Huggenvik at Dowell is closing in with 13 [email protected] 16 Sports Bad patterns die hard Volleyball team wins first game twice, and loses next three games both times

Conference opponents into riors are on a three-match road McCown Gym. trip, going to Saint Mary's WSU started both matches (Minn.) on Monday, Southwest by winning the first games, but Minnesota State next Friday then lost the next three games and Wayne State (Neb.) next in both matches. Saturday. They won Game 1 against Concordia, Wayne, South- Northern and led by seven west and Moorhead are all in points in Game 4, but blew the the top 30 in the nation, and lead and lost the match 29-31, Concordia is the only one that 30-24, 30-22, 32-30. made it through the first six Kaylan Lati and Megan conference games undefeated. Pulvermacher both had 14 kills Southwest Minnesota and for WSU and Lisa Dobie had Wayne are tied at 5-1, both 44 assists. with losses to Concordia-St. Five players hit double Paul, followed by Minnesota- Megan pounded 33 kills in figures in digs, led by Rudi Moorhead and Northern State wsu s matches last week, Balich and Dobie with 17 each at 3-3 and WSU at 2-4. 1ticluding nine in a 3-0 win over Viterbo University. and Amy Etheridge with 16. Reach Felicia Alexander at Megan is fourth on the Digs were abundant again in [email protected] team in kills per game and Saturday's 24-30, 30- fifth in hit~n percentage. 25, 30-27, 30-21 loss to MSU-Moorhead. Lati and Balich each posted 17 digs, while Etheridge and Dobie each had 11. Lati added 13 kills and Pulverm- acher had 12. "I am pretty happy with how we played," WSU coach Con- nie Mettille said. "Of course we never like to lose, but we were con- sistent in our playing and we just were not Doug Sundin/WINONAN able to finish." Junior Megan Pulvermacher (above) and sophomore Lisa The Warriors are Dobie (right) did what they could, but WSU still dropped two now 10-10 overall and tough NSIC matches at home last weekend. 2-4 in the NSIC. They are in sixth place in This Weekend Felicia Alexander the NSIC, one game Who: WSU at Concordia-St. WINONAN behind Moorhead and Paul and Saint Mary's Northern (both 3-3) When: Friday, 7 p.m.; Mon- Over Homecoming week- and well ahead of Min- day, 7 p.m. end the Winona State Universi- nesota-Crookston and Records: WSU is 10-10; ty volleyball team played three Bemidji State (both CSI is 15-4; SMU is 5-11. competitive matches against 0-6). Notes: Concordia is ranked Viterbo, Northern State and Things don't get No 5 in the country; The Minnesota-Moorhead. any easier for WSU battle with Saint Mary's will Things started out well with this week with a match be the first time thec a 30-28, 31-29, 30-22 win Friday at conference- over Viterbo, but it didn't go leading Concordia-St. quite as well over the weekend Paul, which is ranked when Winona State invited two No. 5 in the country. Northern Sun Intercollegiate After that, the War- Sports 17 Warriors take it to UMC Scott Swanson Against Crookston, Aber WINONAN went 8-for-10 for 160 yards and three touchdowns in the To say that the Winona game before being relieved State University football team of duty by junior quarterback Ian Stauffer was clicking on all cylinders Aaron Boettcher, who came on in the second quarter and Sports Editor against the University of Minnesota-Crookston in didn't miss a beat. Saturday's Homecoming game Boettcher finished the Whose idea at Maxwell Field at Midwest contest completing six of Wireless Stadium would be an seven passes for 136 yards and understatement. two touchdowns, including a was that? The Warriors, sparked by 75-yard score to wide receiver I had a lot of fun at the , two early Brian Hynes. Homecoming football game. scoring "(Aber and Boettcher) are Well, I had a lot of fun for the passes very similar, but Drew has first few minutes anyway. by Drew a year of experience so he I love football, and I love Aber, knows the offense better," to see a good football game. A jumped Sawyer said. 73-0 win is not a good football to a huge Aber has been with the game. After a few touchdowns, first- program for two seasons, one it's not even fun to watch... quarter as a redshirt and the other as so not fun in fact, that a lot of lead and a freshman. Boettcher, who people in the crowd begin to never came to Winona State from wonder why they are still at the looked Northern Iowa and Nebraska game...and then they leave. back on before that, was at WSU last This has almost become a their way year, but couldn't play because tradition with Winona State to a 73-0 of NCAA transfer rules. football. victory "Boettcher is a gun slinger Last weekend was my fifth in the and has a bigger arm," Sawyer Homecoming at Winona State Warriors' first home game in said, "but they both bring Doug Sundin/WINONAN — yeah, I know, that means it three weeks. different dimensions to the Winona State's Alex Wiese tries to find a hole around the took me more than four years to It was the third straight team." end during Saturday's Homecoming game against Minne- graduate — and every year has win for Winona State and the Both quarterbacks utilized sota-Crookston. The third-year sophomore running back been a complete blowout. third largest in school history their star receiver, finding carried the ball five times for 18 yards and two touchdowns. So my question is, why does Hynes five times for 149 yards behind WSU's 84-0 thrashing 1,700 yards, well past the Sophomore running back Winona State always pick the and three touchdowns. of Minnesota-Morris during single-season record of 1,321, Alex Wiese found the end easiest game for Homecom- Hynes raised his totals on Homecoming in 2001 and a held by current Pittsburgh zone twice, while senior Derek ing? the year to 41 receptions, 949 74-0 win over Red Wing High Steeler Chris Samp. Malone, freshman Ellis Minor, I know the idea is to win yards, and 11 touchdowns. School in 1917. Samp's touchdown (22) and freshman Jake Hoeppner the Homecoming game, and I If Hynes continues at that Winona State is now and reception (78) records are all ran for one touchdown. know how it feels to lose that pace, he'll finish with around 4-2 overall and 2-0 in the also in jeopardy as Hynes is Sawyer said that even game too — my high school Northern Sun Intercollegiate on pace for 75 catches and 20 though the game was clearly a wasn't good, but couldn't we at Conference, tied with Northern scores, and the easiest part of victory from early on, he still least pick a better game? State and Wayne State as the the schedule is still ahead. expected the most from his This weekend's game against only undefeated conference The 6-foot, 180-pound players. Bemidji State would have been teams. senior uses his breakaway "The biggest thing was a good choice. It won't be a The Warriors host a tough speed and incredible route- working on our execution," blowout. It probably won't Bemidji State (1-1) team this running ability to help him said Sawyer, "We want to play even be a shutout. It will be a weekend (See a preview on post numbers that have ranked at the highest level we can and good game between two good Page 14), and a win would set at or near the top of the nation we expect the same thing from teams, and Winona State will up the season's final game on this season in every receiving our second level kids no matter probably win. Nov. 5 against Concordia-St. category. who we are playing." On the flip side is scheduling Paul in the Metrodome for Sophomore wide receiver Defensive lineman Brendan really hard games for big occa- the conference championship Scott Peters also played well Meany recorded seven total sions. For example, maybe Wi- (provided both teams win the for the Warriors, gaining 85 tackles to lead the way for nona State should have had the rest of their games). yards and a touchdown on Winona State's defense, which 100 year celebration the week "We're playing for a three catches. completely shut down the before, when Emporia was here conference championship Winona State's offense Golden Eagles, forcing four and the Warriors were more right now," WSU coach Tom #0000044749 topped the 500-yard mark for turnovers and holding them to likely to win. to* Sawyer said of the showdown their third consecutive game, just 123 yards. Reach Ian Stauffer at week, he pulled In Ne with Bemidji. "It will be the passes for 145 yards and gaining 323 yards through the Reach Scott Swanson at [email protected] biggest game of the year." three touchdowns air and 196 on the ground. [email protected] 18 Sports zttEtill$1011115ilfitillti i;;;eeee,s;;.;sess;;;;;;;,s;•;

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