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Vednesday. Nov."'005A■ii • dia. Volume 84 Issue 9 Inside 0110wCtiv: UK (MN MN' FOR 51(1PCNIS Amber Dulek/ News WINONAN Soda Jerk gives a sober Children WSU student trick-or- haven for Halloween treated in customized concoction. robbed, forgot the Pren- Tony Borreson tiss-Lucas WINONAN Freshman business administra- to lock window dorms on tion major, David Barajas, who Monday About 90 people, many who was dressed as Ronald McDon- night. Many were Winona State students, ald, drank and kept down a whole Chartwells students showed up to Abby's Soda Jerk glass of pureed salmon, horserad- ish, fish juice and maple syrup. server back on chose to Saturday night to celebrate Hal- stay in and loween in an alcohol-free envi- Freshman Chad Richardson, dressed in overalls with no shirt track hand out ronment. candy. Be- Most of the three-hour event, on, a wig and a mesh trucker hat low, Justine which was called "Excursion" by drank his entire blend of dill pick- le-flavored chips, salmon, Sunny Biology Honor Friedrich organizers, took place on the side- and Kim walk in front of the restaurant. It Delight and Clamato. Society caught Baird strike included a disc jockey, pumpkin Richardson said, "It tastes like cat food!" in a southern drawl that with off-cam- a pose in carving, a Fear Factor-style eat- their coun- ing contest, and a costume con- was consistent with the theme of his costume. pus account try cos- test. tumes. Quad Hall Director Xavier He said that pride and peer Wilson, who was dressed as a pressure were the factors that marquis, said, "I think this is a motivated him to finish the whole Arts great alternative to a house party. glass. It gives people who don't drink Other students, like sophomore McClanahan: an opportunity to do something nursing student Jessica Brickner on Halloween." were unable to finish their drink. Saw 2 lame, just a Soda Jerk franchise owner and Brickner said she participated moneymaker manager Jennifer Hoffman said to "overcome the challenge." this event is "good, clean fun." Then decided to cut out early The event also helps keep when she felt chunks in the mix. Maravelas re- noise in neighborhoods down The costume contest also drew because the restaurant is located spectators. views new Foo downtown, said Hoffman. Barajas' Ronald McDonald The eating contest drew loud outfit, a 1920's flapper girl and a Fighters album expressions of shock from spec- student dressed in a 1980s outfit tators. took top honors. Those who chose to participate Students also bobbed for ap- Jamie: You'll find in the contest rolled dice to de- ples, which were topped off with the right one cide which of the 12 ingredients caramel and sour cream inside would be added to the mixture the restaurant. they drank. Some students were able to Reach Tony Borreson at stomach an entire glass of their [email protected] .

Phone: (507) 457-5119 http://www.winona.edu/winonan Crashed Chartwells server back on track Danielle Schulz "Our goal is to accurately retrieve the WINONAN data that might be lost with the crash of the server," Bechtle said. The crash of Chartwells server has It is unclear whether there has been a caused problems with Kryzsko Kash loss of data, for example, the number of and meal swipes at the Smaug, but the meals used the week prior to the crash. computers were up and running again If data is lost, Chartwells plans on re- on Monday. placing the data with full meals or Kry- The chartwells server crashed on Oct. zsko Kash, said Bechtle. 6 at approximately 10 p.m., said Bruce "It has been a headache," Bechtle Bechtle, director of dining services for said. Chartwells. Students have the right to be upset, Information Technology services Bechtle said, but unfortunately they was immediately contacted, but were take it out on cashiers who are just try- unable to correct the problem. The serv- ing to help. er was then shipped to the manufacturer "I understand that things break down, and rebuilt. The server was received on but you would think that they could fix Oct. 25, and is in the process of being it faster," said Jamie Tillman, a junior at reinstalled. Winona State. The difference between the Smaug The majority of students responded Nicole Feest/WINONAN and the cafeterias on campus is the val- with similar answers; the problem is not A crashed server effecting the Smaug computers, caused lines to back up ue attached to the swipe at the Smaug, that it happened, just how long it has and students to get impatient in recent weeks. Bechtle said. taken to be fixed. The Smaug, however, uses a register "All we can do is tell students the The crash took place only a few the chances of another contract being to add the value of the meal together and truth and what is going on," Bechtle months before a new contract was need- signed, Bechtle said, "Everything we do the registers and the server are not able said. "We are sorry for the inconve- ed for dining services at Winona State. impacts whether or not we come back in to communicate value, Bechtle said. nience." When asked if the crash had affected the future."

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Lots 1 and The city fine for an Alternate- ws: vehicles on November 1 at /am. except as herein The Alternate-Side Parking Ordinance reads as follo 6:30am, No person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle on any street or in Municipal Parking on any day from November ist to April ist between the hours of lam and On even-numbered calendar dates vehicles may be parked on the near side of the street providedadiacent: to lots and houses that have been assigned even numbers in accordance with

SectionOn odd-numbered 25.06 of this calendar code; dates vehicles may be parked on the near side of the street adjacent to lots and houses which have been assigned odd numbers in accordance with be parked in Municipal Lot #1 on 2nd Street may 25.06 of this code; ales tel 3: eveeentIntre roruerds connadmaradatsuirahmic On odd-numbered calendar dates, vehicles may be parked in Municipal Lot #3 on Cente Street

0between 3rd and 4th Street between the rokinghours of lamon boulevardsand 6:30am. and other grassy . If towed, there will be an taining ►bit par do llars formation per more in Please Note: City ordinanceswalso p h areas. A violation of these ordinances will costthe 'Winonayou Police Department additional cost along with a per day storageat www.2.cityofwinona-mn.com charge. For to these two ordinances you maywebsite contact (507) 457-6302, or.visit their Police investigate off-campus theft Kathleen Kulkay Matt Kasper/ WINONAN WINONAN After a night out, a Winona Winona State University State stu- student returned home to dents at an find her most valuable pos- off-campus sessions missing. location had Atanza Valentine, 19, approximate- experienced this scenario ly $10,000 after coming home at 1:15 worth of a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, possessions to find her laptop missing. stolen after Valentine was accom- Valentine In the beginning of this year, the uni- forgetting to panied by friend Tim Filla, also said versity handed out 6,000 theft preven- lock one of 20. that she will tion brochures to students. their win- "We walked in and it not stay at They also put the brochures in dorm dows. was all dark, I thought the her house room mailboxes and textbooks during electricity had been turned alone be- the beginning of the year, Walski said. off," Valentine said. cause she is According to campus security reports, Then Valentine reached for her lap- think that there were two burglars who too scared. Winona State has had only 8 burglaries top to turn on the screen for a source of entered the house, by cutting the screen Don Walski, director of security for and 31 thefts on campus. light when she found it was not where of a side window and filled a backpack Winona State, said that the university Winona State is generally ranked in she had left it. that was on the floor with Valentine's has made a big push for crime preven- the lower five percent for thefts in the "That's when I realized I had been possessions. tion. nation, Walski said. robbed," Valentine said. Police suspected Valentine and Filla then found that all the burglars then unplugged all the the lights in Valentine's house had been A., • -ka..L. -Zkza.:€3, unplugged. lights and let them- selves out through ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS Once they got the lights back on, Val- VzfA4.;:i entine and Filla noticed the damage. the back door. Filla and friend Chuck Klein's lap- "That was the tops were also stolen. one window we They had left their laptops at Valen- accidentally left tines for the night. open," Valentine Valentine also reported her PlaySta- said. tion 2 game console, $500 in DVDs and Since the rob- PlayStation 2 games, credit cards, $200 bery, witnesses worth of waitressing tips, an iPod and have reported to the school materials stolen. police that they saw "Thank God that they left the two sea- suspicious activities sons of "The 0.C." otherwise I would happening in the have gone after them myself," Valentine house that night. said jokingly. One witness re- All of Valentine's purses were emp- ported seeing the tied and thrown around the house. lights turned on at Valentine said she was relieved her 10:15 p.m. Coach purse did not get stolen. Valentine and Valentine and Filla called Valentine's Filla left at 8 p.m. mother and owner of the house, Jen and did not return Valentine, friend Rachel Harjes and the until 1:15 a.m. Winona police department after they The police as- looked through the house. signed an investiga- It took them almost an hour to get tor to the case and told Valentine they here, Filla said. Email Brandon for location Once the two police officers arrived, would contact her they separated Valentine and Filla for once information questioning to make sure their stories became available. were similar, said Valentine. "We are guessing One of the officers then walked that we had about through the house with Valentine so she $10,000 worth of could point out misplaced items. stuff stolen," Valen- According to Valentine, the police tine said. 4 News Winona State looks for space deficit solutions Joanna Chinquist priority of the university and date to the building was made space for a new gymnasium, He said he hopes that with WINONAN second is a proposed addition apparent after legislators were gymnastic rooms and a 200- good planning and additional to Memorial. Between those stuck inside of the old elevator meter track. funding from non-state sources A 29 percent space deficit two buildings, much needed for about twenty minutes. The Maxwell addition will , Maxwell and Memorial halls on Winona State University space will open up for class- Schmidt said that certain ar- house to Integrated Student can be made a joint venture. campus is causing cramped of- rooms, offices and student ser- eas of Maxwell have not been Services, which will work to- fices and larger class sizes. vices, he said. updated since the building was gether to handle student prob- The space deficit is caused On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Vice first completed; even the green lems of everything from finan- by unused space in Maxwell President of student affairs Cal carpet in the Maxwell gym is cial aid to parking issues. Visit the Winonan online and Pasteur halls, said Jim Winbush presented the pro- the original carpet. According the MnSCU at He also said that the build- rankings of most important Schmidt, vice president of uni- posed drawings of the renova- www.winonan.com versity advancement. tion to Maxwell and Memorial ing is not up to some codes, projects, Maxwell is ranked 14 "It's a back-log of prob- halls after telling student sena- such as heating, air condition- and Memorial 27, out of 27 on lems," Schmidt said of the var- tors that the university is at 100 ing, electric and restrooms. the list, said Winbush. ious models to help improve percent capacity. There is only one set of re- housing, parking and academic Winbush said the portion of stroom in the entire building needs on campus. Maxwell called the "stacks" is located on the first floor. He said Winona State has unusable because of giant rows There is a 95 percent chance College Night at Club Midway the fewest number of acres per of shelving units spaced 20 to that the Maxwell hall renova- H30 Band 80's and 90's Rock 30 inches apart, which work as tion funding will be approved student compared to other uni- 10pm til 2am • November 5th versities in the state. support for the floors above. by legislators this term, said Schmidt said a company Schmidt said the stacks are Schmidt. Safe and Sober Free Ride Home Winbush said. funding for named Pauline and Associates empty shelves left from when Prizes and Specials all night did an hour-by-hour look at the the new library was finished in Memorial Hall's renovation number of students on campus 1999. will come from three different 608-687-3483 • NO COVER compared to academic and ,lab Maxwell was built, in 1939 sources,, private ftanding, stu- tOver the bridge and left 2 miles space, and found the amount by the federal government dur- dents and the state. He said the of dry lab space used for phys- ing the depression. university has already received ics and geology was severely In the last few weeks, legis- a "very generous" private do- limited by the construction in lators have visited the univer- nation for the addition. Pasteur. sity in order to get a better look The proposed plans give the Schmidt said that the Max- at the Maxwell building, said wellness center 7,800 square Winbush. The need for an up- feet of space, which includes well Hall renovation is the first 151 E. Third St., Winona WSU creates hands-on nursing programs (507) 454-4494 Jessica Myers reality program that was used in a mechanistic www.rascalslive.com WINONAN way before, Grier said. With the virtual reality, a student can put Winona State University is the lead institution on the virtual reality helmet and gloves and do out of five in the development of a Center for In- medical procedures on a "patient" while receiv- tegrated Health Science Education and Practice. ing feedback from the "patient." 11/3 - Trampled by Turtles According to Director of University Commu- Southeast Technical has a simulation lab, ac- nication, Tom Grier, Winona State is partnering cording to Grier, that can also be used to receive (bluegrass, MN), with Rochester Community and Technical Col- feedback from different procedures. lege, Minnesota State College Southeast Tech- "Putting all these programs together makes Lazy Ike and the Daredevils nical, Ridgewater College and Pine Technical one strong program," Grier said. College to help fill the void of health care profes- The program will also work with the com- (country, MNPLS) sionals in Minnesota. munity, partnering with the Benedictine Health "We also aim to enhance the current workforce System, Minnesota HomeCare Association, 11/4 - White Iron Band ( by providing new models of education, profes- Olmsted Medical Center, Olmsted Public sional development and continuing education Health Services, Rochester and Winona Public country, MNPLS) delivery," said Christine Barajas, associate vice Schools, and Winona Health. president for academic affairs. "Learning in the 21st Century is experiential 1 1/5 - Freshwater Collins The program will receive $3.3 million to aid learning," Grier said. the development for the first two years. With hands on experience in the real world (jam rock, CO) "There is need for health care professionals See Nursing, Page 7 and the need will not go down in the near future," Grier said. Spring Break/Mexico According to Grier, some of the pro- Every Tuesday and Wednesday - grams are already underway. From $594. Be a rep and earn a trip. One example of the partnership is (800) 366-4786 (952) 893-9679 Live music - free admision! with Pine Technical College. www.mazexp.com Pine Technical College has a virtual News 5

Tri Beta gets slap on the wrist for off campus account Joanna Chinquist Beta's accounts after the university's Tri Beta's account until the club figures The university actually encourages WINONAN Business Office forwarded a bank state- out which of the two accounts it wants students to have on-campus accounts ment to the student senate treasurer, said to keep, said Flynn. since it is libel for any faults on the off- Winona State student organizations Student Senate President Ryan Flynn. Flynn said there are three reasons campus accounts. should learn a lesson from the Biol- The club was then contacted. why it is important student organizations Lanik said the university can't see ogy Honor Society Beta Beta Beta, also Cassady said the bank statement was have an on-campus account: Winona where student organizations spend off- called Tri Beta, and its recent on and accidentally sent to the business office, State is liable for any off-campus ac- campus monies, they could be "spend- off-campus account dealings with stu- when it was supposed to go to the biol- count defaults, club officers graduate ing it at Treasure Island or at Warehouse dent senate. ogy department so the club's treasurer and the university can't limit a club's Liquor." Tri Beta was caught having both on- Andy Baukol could keep track of the spending and, ultimately, the student She said one fear students have is that campus and off-campus accounts, even account. body is responsible for an organization's their money from previous years won't though regulations state that clubs are Flynn said that after two confronta- behavior. carry over, but that isn't true. not allowed to have both. tions between the student senate trea- All the benefits a club gets from an Lanik said that money fundraised by "It's unfortunate," Tri Beta's Presi- surer and Tri Beta members, he decided off-campus account it gets from on- the club will carry over from semester to dent Bridget Cassady said. She said that he would meet with the club and campus accounts, said Flynn. semester as well as earn interest on the this was the first year the club had an settle things. Clubs can apply for money in the be- club's savings. on-campus account, so it didn't really Flynn said he and the club discussed ginning of the year, as well as for small Lanik said she thinks this is a good ex- understand the regulations and how the the issue at a private meeting, which in- and large gifts for their budgets via spe- ample for other student clubs, especially account worked. volved Director of Student Activities, cial requests. those hiding off-campus accounts. She said the off-campus account was Joe Reed, and the two groups came to The university's accounting director, "If nothing else I hope people learn a savings account for the Luke Calvert an understanding. Joanne Lanik said it is against Winona from it," Lanik said. "We all make mis- scholarship which the club funds every Student senate voted not to audit the State policy for student clubs to have takes." year. club's on-campus account at its Oct. 26 off-campus accounts if the club also has Student Senate found out about Tri meeting, but they did decide to freeze an on-campus account. Adopt-a-block discussed as penalty for campus violations Kathleen Kulkay and Ryan Flynn, student senate This is a good way for clubs who receive violations. give them time to think about WINONAN president, was the concern of to get their names out into the Currently, students who get how not to get caught. partying by students, especially community, Feger said. caught in the dorms are pun- Students would clean up beer Winona State University in neighborhoods close to cam- We could work with the city ished with a certain amount bottles and trash off the streets administrators and students pus. and get signs made that would of community service hours, as their punishment, Ramaley proposed an "adopt-a-block" Similar to the "adopt-a-high- include which club had which based upon the severity of their said. program during a meeting on way" program, the committee street, said James Schmidt, offense. Some people have aban- Wednesday, Oct. 27. suggested that students clubs vice president for university All student senators pres- doned their neighborhoods be- The main issue of the group, adopt a street or block around advancement. ent at the meeting agreed that cause of the behavior of college campus to give back to the It could also be used as a these community service hours which included Judith Rama- See Discuss, Page 7 ley, Winona State president, community. punishment for those students do nothing for the offenders but

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■II•r• -1 - Promotion designs donated by IABC "1.6. ■11-- 6 News Flynn opposed to parking task force advice Amber Dulek because he said it will not solve up between 50 and 80 percent The planning commission The parking advisory tasi WINONAN the community's problems. of the housing. is organizing a public hearing force was comprised of com• "It won't improve the ap- If parking ordinances are at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. munity members, landlords anc The parking advisory task pearance of rental properties approved, they will not affect 14, in the city council chambers students and is chaired by cit) force's recommendation to and it won't increase property present rental properties, Bar- and will be voting on whether council member Deb Salyards. limit the number of rental prop- values," Flynn said. beau said. to recommend these changes to Salyards is a representativ( erties will restrict growth and "We (students) don't have "Those properties will be the city council that same day. for Winona's third ward, sh( put students further away from the authority over properties," grandfathered, even if they are If recommended, the city represents students living on- campus, according to Winona Flynn said, "That's the land- sold, as long as they keep up the council will hold another pub- campus, east of campus anc State University's student sen- lords—not us." certification," Barbeau said. lic hearing on Monday, Nov. downtown. ate president Ryan Flynn. Also, there is no enforcement However, potential rental 21, and they will vote on these The committee, which was of city statutes, Flynn said. properties would be subject to issues at its Dec. 5 meeting. formed this spring to address "There are plenty of proper- the ordinances and would not parking and rental concerns, ties that, if inspected, would get get certified if there was more made 14 recommendations, a couple of complaints," Flynn than 30 percent of rental prop- including one to curb the num- said. erties on that particular block. MAYO CLINIC ber of rental properties from 50 According to assistant city "If the house is certified for 7 percent down to 30 percent per planner Joseph Barabeau, there five (renters), it will remain that city block. is a perception that the high way," Barbeau said. "And they This recommendation could concentration of student hous- can continue to renew." increase the rent for student ing and out-of-town or absen- Other proposals include in- SUMMER III housing near Winona State, tee landlords has created a run- creasing the number of parking FOR JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS Flynn said. down feeling to some of the spaces per renter, changing the "It will just magnify the buildings. number of unrelated persons al- parking problems," said Flynn. Currently, about 75 percent lowed to live together to three Flynn disapproves of the of the blocks around campud and enforcing a mandatory 4tatk. recOmfnendaticirls,' lave i enthl innits- on them.! Ofl qiarking plan before a- building . those blocks, rental units make permit will be issued.

Nursing Continued from Page 5 dents will be more marketable Initiative is funded by $10 mil- Minnesota State University- after college, Grier said. lion from legislation efforts, Mankato, with the Center for This program is one of four allocating between $2 and $4 Engineering and Manufactur- approved by Minnesota State million to each program. ing Excellence and Bemidji Colleges and Universities The other lead universities State University with the Con- (MnSCU) in their Center of are Metropolitan State Univer- sortium for Manufacturing and Excellence Initiative. sity, with the Center for Strate- Applied Engineering. The Center of Excellence gic Information and Security;

Discuss Continued from Page 6 kids who live near by, said reputation. Winbush brought up his We invite you to explore the Summer Ill Student Nursing Experience Vicki Englich, a community "It should not be about stu- concerns with the promotion of with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. This program is for junior year students of a four-year baccalaureate nursing program. Summer relations representative. dents versus the community," alcohol around the community Ill begins in early June and lasts for 10 weeks. Summer Ill is a paid, According to Englich, ele- Flynn said. and his plans to discourage it. supervised nursing program exposing the student to a broad range of mentary school populations are Englich agreed, saying that Winbush, along with Ruth direct and indirect patient care settings on inpatient and surgical units.

declining because of the high the whole population is not to Schroeder, a health educator Since 1997, Mayo Clinic Nursing in Rochester has been a recipient population of student rental blame, but certain behaviors for the university, has put to- of the Magnet Hospital Recognition Status for Excellence in Nursing housing around the commu- need to be addressed by the gether a wellness committee Service by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. that is looking into alternatives nity. university. For more information about the Summer Ill program, please visit our "I am also afraid to walk Ramaley said she would join to drinking for students. website or contact: my dog down certain streets on the student senate clean up. Proposals about making a Mayo Clinic Sunday mornings because of The university's 2005 home- coffee house on campus were Human Resources, OE-4 shattered beer bottles," Englich coming was also discussed with discussed, as well as plan- 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905 said. the group, in which Vice Presi- ning for more student activity ph 800-562-7984 Flynn said that it is a minor- dent of Student Affairs Cal nights, Winbush said. e-mall [email protected] ity of Winona State students Winbush said that it had taken Application Deadline: January 15, 2006 that give the majority of a bad a different tone this year. www.mayoclinic.org/summer3-rst

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and being schmucks to their building our lives—justice, de- ation. neighbors in general. mocracy, reliance on facts that Frivolous lawsuits abound; But is the ultimatum Rogers are not self-proclaimed, things how could it be assumed that suggests—closing up shop if that make the world a better, common sense exists as any- student neighbors are unbear- multi-dimensional home for thing other than a relic from able or forever holding their anyone who chooses to treat yesteryear? Society collective-

ti I peace if staying—really neces- others with respect? ly thrives in a bar-none material sary? Is the revolving door of If you have it your way, you world that asks why have any- uncertain, impulsive 18 to 22- won't have the comforts of thing less than what you want? year-olds (without much for Burger King or anything else; With shallow knowledge Kai Oehler life experience, mind you) un- students, whether you like or and experience, we want what Op/Ed Columnist bearable to the Joneses so much not, are a necessary pillar of we know, whether or not it's that criteria for citizen division Winona. the best for us. becomes not sexuality or race, We support the economy and So show us the importance Norville Rogers is angry. He but enrollment; bigotry towards tax base, work free for causes of community—what it does begins his letter to the Winona college students? you haven't got time for, and, for you, and why we need to Daily News stating, "Fact: Col- The reason journalists are if you haven't heard, rally for understand it. lege students are filthy, im- less prone to dislike gays, Anna the referendum to help area Maybe those who have fu- moral drunkards." He writes Quindlen presumes in her col- schools. We're hardly exclu- eled this argument and refuse to condemn Winona citizens' lection of columns, Living Out sively on the go getting drunk to live near anarchy, offering mentality that students will Loud, is from the exposure they and busy with each other path. highhanded advice from their remain students (in his words, have of them; you can't hate Above all, by suggesting si- comfortable writing desks, can- heroin injecting, whoring stu- someone as easily when you lence when faced with rowdi- not grasp the pulse of the rest of dents) and that residents who begin to see similarities in ad- ness, the heart of the problem the community just as they do The opinions of this news- don't like it can "shut up," since dition to the differences. speaks for itself. not appreciate college students. paper do not reflect those of they know, or should know, the So Rogers, when you tell us Adults have long thrown out When they figure out we have the MnSCU system, Winona implications of living alongside cretins what we're worth—as a responsibility as mentors, as ears, they will see we're worth State University, its faculty, college life. we lose a popularity contest guiding forces—even as figures. talking to eye-to-eye. staff or student body. Any I can't think of a level this to Tom Delay and the bird of caution. The fine print in the questions or comments letter doesn't offend on, but it flu—have you seen us raising law is the only presiding force Reach Kai Oehler at should be directed to the speaks as much truth as it does money for Katrina or becom- over people who fail to feel [email protected]. Winonan publication board, smack. City residents have ing proud, capable people over qualified, or retain the rights to editors or submitted as let- had their share of loud student four years time? Do you see taking someone aside, directly ters to the editor. drunks chucking, "bucking," the platforms on which we're asking why they lack consider-

Kate Weber, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 Letters to the Editor

Student applauds Smaug's 8, 2005, community members ity uses the brain to this extent. Madison was a good deal despite my comrades and I unveiling are given the chance to show Public education should of fun. Roaming State Street singing loudly and shouting at their support of the education give students a well–rounded and revelling in the pagan's big many similarly disposed party- Nicollete Pearson offered to our future leaders perspective on life. Dr. How- night was a great experience. goers. Sophomore by voting yes for the refer- ard Gardner says there are I have never seen anything While all parties carry Marketing Major endum. Without the passage at least seven intelligences: like it in Winona, something some risk, they also contain of the referendum, the school linguistic, logical-mathemati- like a less crowded and safer _varrying degrees of reward. I Mad props to Tyler Shepard district will be forced to make cal, musical, spatial, bodily Mardi Gras, but colder. The found the stories of risks in and his posse for their article drastic cuts in their budget. kinesthetic, intrapersonal and only crowds I've seen like it in Madison to be largely over- exposing the dark side of our These cuts include, but are not interpersonal. The experience Winona are crammed into hot blown in the best case, and "fast and friendly, drop in limited to; music lessons for students receive while study- bars or soon to be busted house downright dishonest in the between classes, food court." all grades and money that cur- ing music is unique unto itself parties. In fact, the big party worst. However, the rewards It was nice to finally have rently goes to supplying music and cannot be recreated in any in Winona, at the Blackhorse, were more than I could pos- someone stand up and say classrooms with the educa- other environment. is meant for people at a huge sibly hope. Next year, don't something about how ridicu- tional tools that are necessary Not only is music a unique frisbee tournament, and is be deterred by the naysayers; lous the Smaug is! We are all to provide our students with a experience; it is an all–en- consistently over capacity and if ou have the chance, go enjoy sick up unfair prices, cold food well-rounded music education. compassing subject bridg- beverages are hard to come by. one of the biggest and most and waiting in line forever. I As students of Winona State ing cultures, disciplines and In addition, it is only open to enjoyable panes of the year. I witnessed all of the Smaug University who are studying ways of thinking. As a public those of age, while the streets know it was one of the best of employees passing around the education and child develop- school focused on providing of Madison welcome people of my life. Winonan this morning reading ment we are writing to urge a well–rounded education for all ages. Tyler's letter and they looked community members to sup- its students, our community is There are more things to as if they were in shock and port this year's referendum responsible for and should be do in Madison than go to State dismay that someone would 'and to carefully consider the williiig-and proud tol give as Street and mingle with various write that. C'mon Smaug, this negative consequences these many opportunities to these ghouls and sexy French maids, is the 21st Century, we aren't cuts will have on the future young adults as possible. Let's however. While my friends afriad to tell the truth! Get of Winona's public education not deny our children any op- and I were there we were able your act together! students. portunities we are capable of to catch a concert by The Hold If the listed cuts to the giving them. Steady, a national act that music program do occur it has been featured on Conan Music students urge peers will cause a higher student to O'Brian, for a paltry $12. to support referendum teacher ratio and fewer re- Students party on in After the show, the lead singer sources to teach the content Madison despite warnings mingled with the crowd and Tasha Kalis that is necessary in a well- complimented my esteemed Fifth Year rounded music education. Our Zach Krogman collegue's costume! With the Music Education Major students deserve to have up-to- Senior music playing at a louder than date resources; cutting the bud- History Major reasonable volume, no cops Mary Disinski get will not allow this. These showed up (at least real ones). Fifth Year impending cuts will devastate In response to the letter In Winona, a most parties fear Music Education Major the music program. from the Daily Cardinal urg- playing the music loud enough Students who are participat- ing Winona State students to to hear since the neighbors This letter is to draw at- ing in musical activities such avoid Madison during Hal- eventually call the police, and tention to a pressing issue in as singing or playing an instru- loween, I would like to share a the only acts you can see at our community. The Winona ment use ninety percent of the firsthand experience from the bars are local jam bands. At Public School District and the brain. This was researched past weekend in Madison, and no point was I harassed, tear- Winona School Board is ask- by Dr. Frank R. Wilson, a San in addition, juxtabpose that gassed, maced, or arrested by ing our community to support Francisco neurologist, who experience with the past four the police (who remained very our schools. On November also states that no other activ- Halloweens I spent in Winona. civil though slightly on edge), Terrifying Halloween costumes Despite the number of Hal- clothing as possible. kinda boring. loween parties I have gone I applaud those who use 2. The opposite sex—no- to, the costumes never cease their brains to make their body really wants to see that to scare me—and not in the costumes. Here's a list of cos- side of you, thanks. traditional "boo" way. tumes to avoid for next year: 1. "Naughty" nurses, police I think it's just disgusting, 5. Yourself—dressing as officers, etc.—eww kids, this not to mention very uncre- yourself may be scary, but aw- is overdone and disgusting. ative, the way people (girls in fully boring. Laura Greene particualar) use Halloween as 4. Cowgirls or boys—lame. Reach Laura Greene at Copy Editor an excuse to to wear as little 3. Sports heroes—again LMGreene winona.edu

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WINONAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2005 Students give Halloween treats to Winona community ArN S 2lltertaillmellt Stephanie Magnuson Trick-or-Can also took place cause of its success, Prentiss- WINONAN within the dorms. Lucas, the Quad and Sheehan Instead of going door-to- halls now participate. Winona State University door within the community, The food will be donated residence halls went door-to- some participants collected do- to Winona Volunteer Services door last week, but they weren't nations from dorm residents. Food Shelf, located on 416 E. looking for candy. Students who gave non-per- 2nd Street. Students did Trick-or-Can ishable food items received can- About 547 families receive last Thursday, an event where dy for every item they donated. supplemental food from the participants visit Winona homes Lourdes Hall resident and food shelf each month. to collect non-perishable food resident assistant Lindsey Car- Winona's food shelf is part donations for charity. roll was one of the original peo- of Minnesota Hunger Partners, The group received almost ple that organized the Trick-or- a statewide partnership dedi- 200 food items for the Winona Can event. cated to ending hunger through Food Shelf. "I love seeing the residents food shelves, soup kitchens and r/WIN AN Anna Nelson, a resident as- in Lourdes Hall get so involved, food banks. rofessors sho ed their creative sistant in the Lucas dorm, host- and I hope this event will get Besides earning donations bigger over the years and other for charity, students also cel- 's l=acul. ty:::Show(Above) ed the event and encouraged 10 pro ssor an partment:!: Chair Anne .Pluinmer halls will start participating in ebrated Halloween through ac- girls to help. nveits:two:statues:::She,Created(Selow):SehtiParkeiso:,afti: The group split up to cover it," said Carroll. "I also like this tual trick-or-treating. ssor a Win na States, talks a# out hie paintings:; different blocks around Wino- activity because it gives the RAs The residence halls al- na. in Lourdes Hall the chance to lowed children to trick-or-treat Canned soups, vegetables get their faces out there in ways at dorm rooms. and macaroni and cheese were other than policy enforcing." For two hours on Hallow- the most common items col- Carroll said West Campus een night, children and their lected. collected enough food items last families checked in and were Nelson said Winona resi- year to fill up a large garbage given a map of which rooms dents were generous and eager can. were offering treats. to assist others. "I would like to get one item About 50 rooms in the "The community was very from every student who is home Prentiss-Lucas Hall gave out receptive and appreciated what when we come around," said candy, and most other dorms we were doing," she said. "It Lourdes Hall Director, Sarah had similar numbers. was good to have a positive rep- Olcott. Reach Stephanie Magnuson resentation of college students This is West Campus' sec- at SEMagnus1264@winona. for the community to see." ond year participating and, be- edu. Class project helps students handle long-distance relationships Meggan Massie One student in Gaylia Bor- include a different activity. He plans on covering cer- faculty. WINONAN ror's Counseling Theory and Weibel said he chose this tain aspects of long-distance He said the group met once Practice class is using a project subject because he was inter- relationships, including the already, and the event seems to College can be a handful to help address this problem. ested and felt that there was a various stages and coping tech- be well received. "Members are enjoying for many students. John Weibel, who is in a significant amount of people niques. Balancing a job, juggling a long-distance relationship with who would benefit from it. Organizing the group was themselves, even though there is still a lot of ground to cover," full class load and maintaining his girlfriend of two-years, He said the project is like not easy, Weibel said. a healthy social life can be try- chose to create a group to help mock group counseling. "From recruiting, to mak- Wiebel said. ing flyers and posters, to orga- Students in Borror's class ing. others with similar experienc- "It is basically a discussion were assigned to facilitate a For some Winona State es. forum, but we make sure the nizing content to preparing the group on a selected topic. University students, going off The group, known as "Go- conversation doesn't get too meetings themselves, it was a Some ideas ranged from to college means leaving their ing the Distance," has seven heavy," he said. lot of work," he said. Wiebel recruited partici- adult substance abuse to peer significant other behind, which members who are in long-dis- The meetings are closed pants through the WSU Up- relations. can add a new dimension of tance relationships. because they focus on specific Reach Meggan Massie at stress to an already taxing situ- They meet every week for things for each member, Weibel date, a daily activity list sent via e-mail to all students and [email protected] ation. a month, and each session will said. 10 Arts 6 Entertainment Students engage in hands-on activity to experience gender roles Lindsey HoII assignment, and decided to aren't supposed to do that." culture and to actually expert- "It was hard to be willing WINONAN send flowers to a male friend. The males at the party who ence what it's like to violate a to do something and then deal When her friend received were chewing tobacco received gender norm. with the repercussions because Spitting, excessive swear- the flowers he thought it was a no harsh comments. Killion said this project is people don't pay attention to ing and dressing as the oppo- pleasant surprise. One student used vulgar important because it teaches the fact that it's for a class, even site sex are behaviors that may He got extra attention from language at the mall and no- students what it's like to be out- though that shouldn't matter. shock both men and women. other females wanting to know ticed that responses differed side of gender norms and how People will still identify you Society expects men and who sent him the flowers. depending on age. gender roles have been socially as the girl who chews tobacco women to behave in particular However, some males ridi- High school and college constructed. or the girl who is always rear- ways. culed him for the flowers. students didn't seem to mind She said it also helps stu- ranging her chest area," Wiener Several Winona State Uni- Other students in the class the language, but older witness- dents critically analyze what it said. versity students had an op- also had creative ways to vio- es had noticeable reactions. means to be "normal" by deter- Reach Lindsey Holl at posite-gender experience in late their gender roles. They didn't comment, but mining who benefits from gen- [email protected] Power, Privilege and Gender, a Some female students instead made facial expressions der norms. $600 Group Fundraiser Bonus women's studies course about belched in public, "chewed to- indicating that they didn't like Wiener said that Four hours of your group's time the meaning and differences in bacco" at social gatherings, ate the language. it was challenging be- race, gender and sexual orienta- larger portions in the cafete- Cindy Killion, who teaches cause it forces people Plus our free (yes, free) fundraising tion. ria, rearranged their chest area the course, said she got the idea to temporarily change programs EQUALS $1000-$3000 in The students were assigned while talking or tried on men's from professor Tamara Berg, their personalities. earnings for your group. Call to violate their gender roles and clothing at the mall. who had done the assignment Students also TODAY for up to $600 in bounses then analyze how others reacted The students who chewed before. faced uncomfortable when you to their unusual behavior. tobacco placed shredded beef Berg said she developed the situations, and many schedule your fundraiser with jerky in a tin and pretended it project because she wanted to found themselves be- Student Emilie Wiener CampusFundraiser. Contact was real tobacco. get students to think about how having in ways they said she wanted to brighten a CampusFundraiser, (888) 923-3238, friend's day while doing this They heard comments like, powerful gender norms are in a wouldn't usually act. "That's disgusting," and "Girls or vist www.campusfundraiser.com Sevendust's new release heaviest album yet Will Maravelas cornerguitarist Sonny Mayo have WINONAN crafted darker and more interest- ing melodic song structures. When long-time Sevendust The contagious choruses guitarist Clint Lowery left the fans expect are there, but they band to start new project, fans don't sound happy and wimpy wondered if the band would sur- like their previous studio effort, vive without its principle song- "Seasons." 1415 Service DR. - WINONA, MN - 452-8202 writer and co-founder. Midway through the album, To make matters worse, they the band begins to stray from the split with long-time record label heavy aspect. TVT Records. The song, "See and Believe," Sevendust answered defi- is well-written, but it sounds like antly and loudly with "Next," a filler compared to the other their latest and heaviest album in tracks. $1.00 off years. One great ballad is the final The album maintains the me- track, "Shadows in Red," which domestic or im- lodic Lajon Witherspoon vocals is an example of great songwrit- that fans have come to expect, ing. port bottles but "Next" features the singer As a bonus, "Next" comes returning to the shouts that he with a DVD documenting the hasn't exercised since their third band's changes and the recording Thursday album, "Animosity." process. The first track, "Hero," Album: "NEXT" doesn't let up until the fifth track, Rating: B "This Life," which gives the lis- Album Highlight: "Hero" tener a break before returning to Official website: http://www. the action. sevendust.info Guitarist John Connolly, Go see them live: Nov. 22, bassist Vince Hornsby and new- 2005 at the Congress Theatre in Chicago, Ill. Arts BEiltertaiment 11 Newest Foo Fighters album one of the best of the year Will Maravelas it deserves. studio album, was one of his feels like the band recorded the melodic, melancholy voice. WINONAN Although the album was proudest accomplishments as a album in a late afternoon jam "Honor" is definitely the released a few months ago, it musician. session over a few cups of cof- best rock release of the year, if has already solidified itself as That says a lot for someone fee. not the best album of the year. a contender for best release of who was a member of Nirvana The album's title track This album proves that the the year. and Queens of the Stone Age. kicks off with Grohl sound- band has an endless potential to It's in my top five for sure. Grohl and drummer Taylor ing the most honest he has in craft timeless music. "In Your Honor" is a double- Hawkins, bassist Nate Mendel years: "In your honor I would Album: "In Your Honor"

0,0 trrEll disc collection with beefy-real and guitarist Chris Shiftlett die for you tonight, for you to Rating: A rock and roll on one disc and have taken their songwriting to feel alive." Album Highlight: "The Last

•• .—•• • lighter ballads on the second a new level from their 2002 re- His delivery is so raw and Song" (disc 1) "Miracle" (disc disc. lease, "One by One." powerful it begs the listener to 2) I try to avoid reviewing The collection showcases With "In Your Honor" they question where all this angst is Go see them live: The Foo mainstream acts that everyone both sides of the band, includ- have successfully created a ca- originating. Fighters are in Europe, but plan is familiar with because it seems ing their raucous, guitar-fueled reer-defining album. On the flipside, disc two is to schedule more gigs stateside redundant to raise awareness of power songwriting and the raw, The first disc is full of in- emotionally driven and corn- early next year. an already popular group. emotional balladry. stantaneous classics. pletely devoid of any rock and Official website: http://www. However, Foo Fighters' Vocalist, guitarist and prin- "The Deepest Blues Are roll bravado. foofighters.com new album, "In Your Honor," ciple songwriter Dave Grohl Black," "No Way Back" and Its essence resides in the is too good not to get the credit has said in interviews that "In "Best of You" are all woven lyrics and light picking of Reach Will Maravelas at Your Honor," the group's fifth together so effortlessly that it acoustic guitars behind Grohl's [email protected] Jamie: I*. or 1Vrs. Right is out there ; , Jamie = . out chairs , and go easy on: the I live in Madison, so why swears. don't you think anyone should 2) Surprises win guy's hearts. go there? It's better than Mardi 3) Compliments, compliments, 1 to remembe Gras! People come from all compliments. You have eyes of around the country and even an angel; your hair looks beau- those who have died in Ira the world because it is so great. tiful this morning; you look Nothing bad happens, and no- great in your PJs. WED. Nov. 2nd 7:00pm body gets TOO rowdy until 2 4) Don't cheat, unless the other Windom Park a.m. when all the drunks in the person is really hot. I'm jok- bars are kicked out!!! ing. No, I'm JOKING. NEVER Recently the U.S. military death toll hit the 2000 CHEAT!!! mark_ Tens of thousands of Iraqi people have died as Madtowneee, 5) Play darts, Twister and Four ell_ On Wednesday, November 2 at 7 pm a candlehg First, I never said those Square. oh-so-simple CNN words. 6) Make the sparks fly in differ- vigil will be held to remember those who have died in Second, "better than Mardi ent places. Try campus some- conflict both U.S. and Iraqi people_ This vigil will be Gras," is an opinion. Third, I time. eld at Windom Park. on the comet of Broadway and H care for my Winona State par- 7) Do stuff out of the ordinary. tiers. Finally, I am a Badger Write cheesy poems, have those treet. This vigil is neither a protest against or a vandati fan and always right. occasional trips to the candy of the war„ but simply a time to mourn those who have Bottoms up. shop and make sure Kris Kross agically died_ All are welcome to be there. The vigil is can make you two jump. Nervous that you may not 8) Learn a good song on the sponsored by Social Action Office of the Diocese of find Mr. or Mrs. right here at guitar, piano or on some other Winona at 01th:the Charities, Newman Center, college? Here are some simple instrument and sing to him or tips to help you make any re- her while dressed up as Tony Lutheran Campus Center, and the Wincina Area . lationship more enjoyable and the Tiger. Peacemakers. memorable, and even create 9) Remember one is good, but stronger love. It could even two is better. Write that down. lead to marriage. 1) The saying, "Don't sweat Any questions or concerns the small stuff," is hogwash. about sex feel free to email Always tell the truth, say JamieBlairwsu@gmaiLcom. your prayers, hold doors, pull 4*, 12 Arts 0 Entertainment

'Saw 2'a mediocre, sloppy horror segue Erik McClanahan spired. the filmmakers made the most saw's real name) that his thief WINONAN Darren Lynn Bousman out of what their minimal bud- son and seven other people are (whose other works include get could provide. locked in a house that has in- Film "Identity Lost" and "Butterfly It took place almost en- fected them with a deadly nerve "Saw Dreams"—yeah, I've never tirely in one room (similar to gas. seen them either) directed Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir The detective watches the Movie Type this half-baked follow-up of Dogs"), yet it held the audience events unfold on security cam- Horror/Thriller last year's demented, exciting in suspense until the jaw-drop- eras as each character becomes "Saw," a film that is loads of ping conclusion, which corn- a victim to Jigsaw's booby Running Time fun to watch despite its flaws pensated for the script's plot traps. 93 minutes and laughable acting. holes, cheesy dialogue and Why were these people se- Bousman wrote the script even cheesier acting. lected to be put in this twisted substance. I with Leigh Whannell, who "Saw 2" follows a similar fun house? Directed by wrote and starred (as one of the formula. Are they all connected in Director Bousman seemed Darren Lynn Bousinan Jigsaw Killer's unfortunate vic- Detective Eric Mason some way? more concerned with mak- tims) in the original "Saw." (Donnie Wahlberg, formerly of Is Donnie Wahlberg quite ing the film look like an MTV I Cast Lions Gate Films Studio New Kids on the Block fame) possibly the worst actor ever? video. Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee decided to "green light" the se- discovers the Jigsaw Killer's These are all questions you The original movie had this Smith, Tobin Bell quel after the first film's profit- hangout early in the film, and will no doubt ask yourself as look as well, and it was hardly able opening weekend (in which when he catches the wheel- the story unfolds. one of its strengths. IVIPAA Rating it earned more than $18.2 mil- chair-bound sociopath we learn I use the term "story" loose- None of my nitpicking may violenceviol lion—a huge return on a film more of his history. ly, of course; because "Saw 2" matter to you if you're looking R: foT grigly for a gory, ride during Hallow- gc ore, fanguage a d — an that was made on an estimated We are told why he becapw, lx4s no story. budget of $1.2 million), and the Jigsaw (he blames the media content n We basically sit and watch end result is a rushed, poorly- for giving him that nickname) a police officer let one person ' 1.1' • I was the odd man out as my made horror sequel. even though only an idiot after another get mutilated, roommates all enjoyed "Saw Radii This is not the first of its would have missed that in the burned and severed as he sees 2" (apparently they weren't the kind in the genre, nor will it be first "Saw." the events unfold on multiple only ones who liked it, as the "Saw 2" is a painful movie the last. As important as character television screens. film has already taken in $30.5 to watch. The problem with sequels development is in any film, The ending to "Saw" was million this past weekend, lead- It is painful in the fact that (especially horror sequels) is this felt tedious because hor- a surprise that came out of no- ing inevitably towards-ha "Saw we see numerous torture de- that as soon as the studios make ror films are always more scary where, but "Saw 2" tries too 3"). vices slice and dice one victim a profit from a scary movie, when the audience doesn't have hard for another big twist and Nonetheless, "Saw 2" is a after another. they throw together a follow-up all the answers, creating a sense the film suffers greatly. painful movie to watch. Yet, it is also painful to so quickly that they forget what of mystery and suspense as to You may not see the ending watch because the story, acting made the original successful in what makes a man do such ter- coming, but it is still contrived Reach Erik McClanahan at and inevitable plot twist in the the first place. rible things to human beings. and lame. [email protected] finale are all incredibly unin- "Saw" was good because Mason is told by John (Jig- "Saw 2" is all style and no

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an emotional attachment to the was the, old apartment. It's in signal caller to go higher than "legend" (meaning I don't have my living room now. Anyway, Rodgers was Alex Smith, who a cardboard cutout of him in that's not important. Favre has is starting, and Rodgers has done a lot of amazing things in only thrown one regular-season Ian Stauffer his career, and there is no way pass. Plus, by the looks of it, John Huggenvik Sports Editor you can bench a guy like that. Rodgers is better. Sports Reporter He'd probably chew through But Rodgers isn't the Eds. Note: Sports reporter his own hand if he was forced question — Favre is — and he thrown this year? He is still John Huggenvik and editor to sit on the bench for an entire has not proved himself worthy worthy, plus he deserves Ian Stauffer are debating game. I say let him play and of the starting job any more. He the chance because of his whether Brett Favre should hit give him a shot to at least try to should have taken last year's unbelievable career. Rodgers the pine. Reach Ian Stauffer bring his team — and it is his at IDStauff3770@winona. my bathroom), it is much easier team — around. edu or John at to see that Favre's numbers are John: The problem is that in [email protected] down from where they have giving Favre a chance you are Ian: At what point does a been in the past. He is three sitting on a first-round pick in legend become expendable? interceptions from setting a the form of Aaron Rodgers. He In case you're confused, I'm career best (or worst) with nine needs a chance to show what talking about Brett Favre and the more games to go. He isn't on he has got, and what better Packers. Althou Favre is on pace to set a personal best fOr time to-do it then after you have effectiyelyrAin yo'urselves out of the playoffs? He was touted as one of the best quarterbacks in the draft class last year and the only guy to go ahead of him is starting. Granted Favre's outing last Sunday wasn't the first time someone imploaded against the Begals (see Daunte Culpepper in Week 2), but that doesn't mean that it is acceptable. Ian: If they throw Rodgers out there now though, they face the danger ofhim getting teed off on and allowing his confidence to be shattered. It would be better to keep him benched for the year and continue to learn (like Culpepper and Carson Palmer were) rather than be thrown into the fire and be terrible for two seasons (like AP Photo David Carr, Tim Couch, or Favre had such a bad day with a career-high five intercep- AP Photo Peyton Maiming — he was tions, even this guy got a pick late in the second half. Favre only got knocked down a few times and sacked just really bad his first season or once, but he threw five picks and looked foolish on the two). He needs to continue to game's final play. learn, and in the meantime, beating in the first round of the did not come out of school with Favre has earned the chance to playoffs as a real good indicator the hype that guys like Manning pace for one of his best seasons TD passes. He is only half way try and redeem himself. about his football career. It is did, and he is probably destined ever in touchdowns and yards, to last year, and that isn't his John: But like Peyton time to hang up the spikes and for a career somewhere between he is also on pace for his worst all-time best. His QB rating is Manning (who is now the go be over-competitive during Couch and Peyton. record and most interceptions dropping and it doesn't appear best quarterback in football), the father/daughter games at With the ragtag crew Green in a season. Is it time to bench that there is any relief in sight. he could turn into something Brittany's school. Bay is putting on the field, him and give Aaron Rodgers a I say sit him down and let him fantastic. Plus, with the cast Ian: What? Are you insane? Rodgers is more likely to come shot? No way. coach the rookie to the greatness of no-names the Packers are First of all, Alex Smith is hurt. up short and look bad. For now, John: I think it is time he use to have. throwing on the field week in Good rookie season so far. he should just stay on the bench. that he fades away into the Ian: My cardboard cutout and week out, he will fit right And second, have you seen Give Favre another chance... distance. For those ofus without isn't in the bathroom. That in. I mean really, the only all the touchdowns Favre has until next week anyway. 14 Sports On the ball. ..lt won't be easy Club attest after last year's close loss game home winning streak ear- have been earned, and confer- to Grand Valley State at home, lier this year. ence titles have been decided. Sports but is even tougher when play- But in the end, the toughest I don't think anyone ex- ing on the road. thing the Warriors will face is pects Winona State to roll over And just to make things whoever is on the other side of Concordia like the Warriors tougher, the Warriors will prob- the ball. have done to their last six or Corner ably be on the road for every But I'm getting way ahead seven opponents, but at the The Winona State women's playoff game they have. of myself, and some of the same time, not many people rugby team completed their But I guess it makes sense Warriors are probably starting are expecting CSP to win when most successful season in his- that it won't be easy. to think a little too far ahead WSU has so much on the line. tory Sunday. Ian Stauffer If it were easy, it wouldn't as well with all this national Some might say the WSU Sports Editor WSU beat top-ranked UW- be the playoffs, and the cham- championship talk. football doesn't deserve to be Milwaukee 17-10 in a 100- pionship at the end wouldn't be Winona State wouldn't even in the playoffs because of a minute overtime match, but To coach Tom Sawyer and quite as great. be in the playoffs if they started weak conference, but the War- lost to St. Cloud State 15-11 in the rest of the Winona State There is a lot standing in the today because WSU isn't in the riors have done plenty to prove the Midwest Round of 8. University football team: it way of the Warriors' potential top 10 in the region. they should be in. Winona State finished the isn't going to be easy. run to the national champion- So before any playoff dreams They played a tough fall season with an 8-3 record, And I'm talking about ev- ship, and it isn't just the teams can come true, the Warriors nonconference schedule, in- including the school's first ever erything. WSU will play against on the need to beat James McNear and cluding North Dakota, and they win over Minnesota. I'm talking about beating way to Florence, Ala. Concordia-St. Paul this week- haven't struggled with a single The spring season will be- Concordia in the dome, I'm The Warriors have a lot of end in the Metrodome. "weak" opponent in confer- gin in February and the team talking about beating whoever young players, especially on If Vegas put a line on the ence. would like to thank all who you have to play on the road in offense, who haven't played in game, I'd say WSU -7 would But just as another warning, helped cheer and support it. the first round, and I'm talking a lot of big games. be a pretty good one, but when not that anyone even remotely ■ If you have any club sports about moving on after that. Confidence might also be an the, Warriors and CSP meet up, close to the WSU football team updates that you would like to Winning in the playoffs is issue, especially if the Warriors anything can *pen. needs it— it won't be easy. get in the Winonan, email them never easy, no matter where have to go up and play at North Undefeated seasons have Reach Ian Stauffer at to sports editor Ian Stauffer at you are playing, as WSU can Dakota, who ended WSU's 26- been ruined, playoff berths [email protected] [email protected] Warriors clinch NSIC, FF race up in the air Ian Stauffer more, while amassing 146 ran for 83 yards and Derek Bemidji State 27, MSU- has a win.

WINONAN . passing yards and 15 rushing Malone went for 64 yards and Moorhead 13: Although BSU Look for the Dragons to yards. two scores. The WSU defense got the win and kept the Battle score at least 30 points and It's over in the Northern The Bemidji State defense forced two turnovers. Axe for another year, this one look for UMC running back Sun Intercollegiate Conference had the biggest day on that side ° Northen State 64, UM- didn't go the way Bemidji R.J. Rollins to have 200 yards. race, but it is anything but over of the ball, holding Moorhead Crookston 13: Russell's big wanted. MSUM wins by three scores. in the fantasy football race. to 13 points, scoring a defensive day was more than enough for The Beavers should have Bemidji State vs. Wayne Winona State's win over touchdown and tallying three the Wolves, who also tallied been able to score a lot more State: BSU is still in the Wayne State last weekend gave turnovers and three sacks. three turnovers and blocked points, but it is still a win in the running for a Mineral Water the Warriors at least a share of The WSU-Concordia-St. three punts. Northern's Una box score. Bowl berth, but only with a win the title for the third straight Paul game is by far the biggest Lata returned one interception This week in the NSIC* over Wayne. year, while Anthony's lead on the slate this week. and one blocked punt for a Winona State vs. Look for the Beavers to run over Paul has shrunk to just 28 The two have been rivals for touchdown.. Concordia-St. Paul: The up the score and beat WSC by points with one week to go. several seasons now, and on Concordia-St. Paul 21, Warriors have faced a couple three touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Aber had the line is the Golden Bears' Southwest Minnesota 17: It of athletic quarterback, but Southwest Minnesota vs. a big day for WSU, throwing chance to share the NSIC title took an amazing stand by CSP none like McNear. Last year, Northern State: Northern for 194 yards and two scores and a playoff berth for Winona to conserve this win, stopping McNear ran for 88 yards and State is coming off a lot of and also running for 96 yards State. Southwest on 4th-and-goal a touchdown and threw three points against Crookston, and and another touchdown. Standings after Week 9 with 1 minute to go. more, and two years ago he ran the Southwest defense isn't a One score went to Brian Anthony (Bemidji) 673 CSP led 14-3 before SMSU for a touchdown in overtime to whole lot better. Hynes, who is just 257 yards Paul (Winona Radio) 645 scored 14 straight to take the beat WSU. John Russell will have and five touchdowns behind Ian (Winonan) 538 lead with 8 minutes remaining. The Warriors don't want a another big day for the WSU school records, both held Greg (KQAL) 454 James McNear led Concordia NSIC split title this year, and Wolves as NSU wins by four by Chris Samp in 2004. John (Winonan) 399 down the field and found Tyrone don't expect them to get one. touchdowns and puts itself in The other big day in the Rick (Winona Daily) 270 Ruffin for the game-winning WSU wins by a touchdown. the tie breaker for a trip to the conference went to Northern Last week in the NSIC score. UM-Crookston vs. MSU- Mineral Water Bowl. State quarterback John Russell, Winona State 38, Wayne Southwest came back down Moorhead: This one is the *All games will be played at who shredded UM-Crookston. State 6: Aber had a big day, the field, but Josh Shudlick's pillow fight of the year. Both the Metrodome. Russell threw three but so did the WSU defense pass on fourth down was teams are terrible, but unlike Reach Ian Stauffer at touchdowns and ran for three and running backs. Alex Wiese knocked away. Crookston, Moorhead actually [email protected] Snorts 15 Three in a row Warriors pound Wayne State, clinch third straight Northern Sun title

Scott Swanson evga,mwmwg. WINONAN • I see it is going to be different from the way another person sees anything. We have a long The Winona State University discussion every week about football team steamrolled getting the teams placed in the over another Northern Sun right spots." Intercollegiate Conference The Warriors dominated opponent and clinched a share from beginning to end against of the conference championship Wayne, starting with a 21-0 in the process. lead in the first half. The Warriors, led by 295 Sophomore quarterback rushing yards, notched their Drew Aber put the team on seventh straight victory with his shoulders once again, a 38-6 win over Wayne State throwing for 194 yards and two College. touchdowns and rushing for 94 WSU (8-2, 6-0 NSIC) yards and another score, but the finishes up the regular season real story was Winona State's this weekend ' when it tii'vels rushing attack. to the Metrodome for the "The game plan was to mix Merchant's Bank Metrodome runs and passes 50-50, but the Doug Sundin/WINONAN Classic against Concordia-St. wind changed what we wanted Winona State's Luke Lokanc celebrates one of his three in- Paul (8-2, 5-1). to do," said Sawyer. "We did a terceptions during the Warriors' final home game two weeks The Warriors look to win the nice job running, so we stayed ago. Lokanc has already set a career high with six picks this conference outright in a contest with that." year with at least one more game to go. that will also decide their WSU is ranked No. 11 in Senior miming back Derek postseason fate. Monday's regional rankings, Malone gave Winona State an Freshman running back Alex teams apart with both his arm "The game is for all the down two spots from the early boost, finding the end Wiese added 83 yards on nine and his legs this season. marbles," said WSU coach Tom previous three polls, and the zone twice in the first half and carries for the Warriors. The four-year starter leads Sawyer, whose team can secure Warriors need to be in the top finishing with 64 yards on 18 Winona State's defense was CSP in both rushing and a spot in the NCAA playoffs 10 to make the playoffs. carries. outstanding again, holding passing and has accounted for for the third year in a row and A win over CSP will likely Aber then connected with WSC to fewer than 100 yards 29 touchdowns, 14 through the fourth time in school history get WSU in the playoffs, but receiver Brian Hynes for a 17- rushing and just one score. air. His 103 rushing yards per with a win over Concordia. Sawyer isn't ready to guarantee yard touchdown to close out For the fifth time in six game is second in the NSIC "It should be a great football anything. the half. g ames, behind R.J. Rollins' 108 yards game. "I would like to think that Hynes leads the nation in t h e per game. "We have played in a lot of a win over a good team like receiving touchdowns with Warriors He is also third in the NSIC big games before, including Concordia will get us in," said 17 and was recently named gave in passing yards per game with three or four this year. At this Sawyer, who is on the regional among the final 26 players for up less 199. point, every game is a big one committee. "We have the final the Harlon Hill Trophy that than 15 McNear has been a thorn in and this is another one." say, but we have to go with recognizes the best player in points. the Warriors' side every time This will be one of the what the national people want. Division II football each season. "The he has taken the field against biggest regular-season games "There are a lot of different The sixth-year senior also leads defense WSU. the Warriors have ever played. criteria we look at, and the way the nation in receiving yards played as "He is a great runner, there with 1,330. Aber good as is no doubt about that," Sawyer Aber found junior tight they have all year, but there is said. "He runs well and he end Eric Lemcke for another still more there," said Sawyer. escapes. He is a great athlete. touchdown midway through The WSU defense better You can do some scheme things the third quarter. find that extra something this to try and slow him down, but On WSU's next possession, weekend because it will face a he has to be the No. 1 priority." Aber scrambled up the middle tough test this weekend when Last year, he ran for 88 yards for a 62-yard touchdown run Concordia-St. Paul quarterback and a score and threw three on a simple slant play, but Aber James McNear goes under more as the Golden Bears gave saw space up the middle and center. WSU all it could handle, but took off for the longest run of McNear was also named a the Warriors still got the 49-41

• his career. Harlon Hill finalist and has torn win. 16 Sports Warriors take two defeats Moorhead, Northern beat Winona State in pair of NSIC matchups Felicia Alexander for the season. WINONAN WSU lost to Moorhead 30- 23, 30-27, 30-28. Three WSU players were in double digits The Winona State University for kills, led by Molly Horihan volleyball team lost both road and Kayla Hall with 11 each, like to lose. games against Minnesota and Amy Etheridge came up "Moorhead is a great team State-Moorhead and Northern big as well with 16 digs. and they are 22nd in the nation State last weekend, leaving Moorhead is tied for second for a reason. With Northern the team in sixth place in the place in the NSIC standings. State, we just made too many Northern Sun Intercollegiate WSU also played Northern mistakes. You can't win with Conference and 15-15 overall State last weekend and lost 3- that many mistakes."

1. Northern . Winona State _ has one State took more game before the NSIC the first game tournament starts Nov. 10. The 30-18, but the volleyball team will be host Warriors came NSIC leading Concordia-St. back to win Paul on Friday. the second "We need to be aggressive game 32-30. and take care of our side of Northern the net in order to compete State won with Concordia," Mettille said. the last two games, both by scores of 30-25. Although the Warriors lost the match, there were four players in double digits for kills and five players in double digits for digs: Megan Pulvermacher had 11 kills and Lisa Dobie had 20 digs. Northern Doug Sundin/WINONAN State is in fifth Sophomore setter Lisa Dobie puts the ball up for her team- place in the mates to spike down on the opponent. conference. "It's hard to compete against tries since Oct. 24, 2000. If the tournament were to "It was a Concordia because you can do The NSIC tournament will start today, WSU would be the disappointing everything right and they can be held at Concordia-St. Paul. No. 6 seed and face third-seeded weekend for still beat you." The first-round matchups will Moorhead, while CSP would Doug Sundin/WINONAN us," WSU CSP beat Winona State 30- pit the top four seeds against the be first, Southwest Minnesota Winona State libero Rudi Balich hits a bump coach Connie 18, 30-14, 30-17 the last time bottom four with the winners would be second, Wayne State pass at McCown Gym. The freshman has Mettille said. the two teams played. WSU has playing against each other in would be fourth and Northern been a standout for WSU on defense. "We never not beaten Concordia in nine the semifinals and finals. State would be fifth. Sports 17 Two wins might not be enough WSU waiting for committee after two-win weekend puts Warriors in position for playoffs

John Huggenvik well against Crookston on the WINONAN road and we need to make sure we take care of business when they come here. It looks like we And now, the waiting game will play Wayne State after that. begins. Same thing there, they played a The Winona State University very physical game against us women's soccer team did what and we want to control play it needed to do in order to make better than we did that time. the NCAA national tournament, "Sunday's opponent won't but the Warriors will need to matter. It is the championship sit back and wait to see what and we are going to go out there happens. and play our best soccer." After a costly tie — not The Warriors couldn't ask loss — to Bemidji State the for a better way to head into the weekend before last, the conference tournament, with Warriors fell from the thick the Mankato and Concordia of the playoff race to outside wins giving the Warriors the looking in, ranked sixth in the highest win total in the region. Central Region, two spots from The Warriors fought a see- a berth. saw - battle with MSUM, and "It is just sad that we can even though the Mavericks win this many games and have answered the Warriors scores, to wait to the last week to see Oct. 26 poll (Nebraska-Omaha, WSU found a way to win. if we are going to be in," WSU Mankato, North Dakota and Gina Florian got things going, coach Ali Omar said. "But South Dakota) are in the North scoring in the 26th minute off a when you are 15-1-2 (after the Central Conference, while Leslie Schumacher assist. BSU tie) and someone says you the other (Missouri Southern Holly Sutton scored the first still need to prove yourself, you State) is in the Mid-America of her two goals to give WSU are going to respond." Intercollegiate Athletic a 2-0 lead five minutes into the The Warriors responded over Association. second half. Doug Sundin/WINONAN the weekend, scoring a 4-2 win In the mean time, the Gionni Diggs pulled MSUM Winona State midfielder Erin McDowell controls the ball at Maxwell Field at Midwest Warriors hosted UM-Crookston back to within one, but Kayla during Friday night's game against Mankato. The sopho- Wireless Stadium in their final in the first round of the Northern Walters, who was injured earlier more has seven goals and five assists this season. regular season home game. Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the game, scored her team The Warriors finished the championship tournament leading 12th goal of the year to back in after the trainer works CSP seemed to have figured regular season with a road win yesterday, but the Winonan get WSU back in front 3-1 with on her at half and she gets a a way to slow down WSU, but the next day when they shut out went to press before results of help from Kallie Tellefsen. goal even though she is a little the Golden Bears were playing Concordia-St. Paul 1-0. that game were final. Diggs answered back for the sore." against a WSU team that didn't "(This weekend) should push Only the Warriors have Mavericks, but Sutton scored have three regulars and the us up to five in the region at swept the regular season and her second on Annie Lauterer's starting goalie. least," Omar said. "But I really tournament championships in assist to give the Warriors the "They were in a defensive can't say what the rankings look the same season in the last five 4-2 win. shell most of the game," like. I am going crazy trying to years, taking both in 2000. Sutton has been on a tear, Omar said. "They were really figure it out, but I don't know." "This is a situation that scoring six goals in the final six only running one forward and Four of the five teams we need to find some kind games of the regular season. though they had 11 shots, only ahead of the Warriors in the of motivation," Omar said. She is second on the team with one was something we needed "Our goal for the season was 10 goals. a save on. higher than just winning the "I think that a lot of different "It takes a lot of energy to conference, so having that isn't girls showed a lot of maturi play anybody after the game a big motivation for us. We and leadership in that one," like we had the day before," need to find something to get Omar said. "(Christine) Beatty, Omar said. "We had some key us going and get the regional one of our team leaders went people sit that one out. Our thing out of our mind and focus down, and girls stepped up and bench is deep enough that we on this week. got it done. Kayla Walters gets can keep some of those people "We didn't handle things hurt before half, but she comes out." 18 Sports PJ's Campus Apartments Quality off-campus housing since 1988 IF YOU SAVE A HERO WHAT DOES THAT MAKE YOU?

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