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Students travel to Hawaii to Voice editor’s skateboarding Hockey coach refuses to study native dance fine sheds light on deeper issue hang up skates TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS DecemberS 9, 2005 www.uwrf.edu/student-voice V Volume 92, Issue 11 Johnson Hall thefts put students on edge Helen Clarke were near the stolen items. room. He said the door was locked before On Dec. 2, a fourth incident arose when “It’s creepy to think someone is gutsy and after the theft, but that a light was on Brandon DeMotts reported a missing [email protected] enough to bust in on someone in their in the morning that had not been on when PlayStation 2 from his Johnson Hall November was a problematic month for sleep and rip them off right under their he went to sleep. His wallet was also left room. He said his door had been left Johnson Hall residents, with four separate nose,” Dougherty said. “Kids should def- untouched. unlocked briefly as his roommate pre- reports of theft and vandalism. The all- initely keep their rooms locked at all Another Johnson Hall resident, Tanner pared to leave campus for Thanksgiving male victims had unique stories; some times.” M. Daffinson, reported that someone had break Nov. 22. DeMotts noticed the were sleeping in the rooms at the time of He said the theft has made him think dif- vandalized his room Nov. 18. Upon PlayStation 2 was missing when he theft, some had left doors unlocked, and ferently about what residence hall life returning to his unlocked room, Daffinson returned to campus Nov. 27. some reported items of value that were should be. said his bed was turned over, a dresser “I’ll admit that the theft was my fault for visible but left untouched. “The saying of, ‘open doors make was moved, food had been thrown on the not making sure that we lock our doors Michael J. Dougherty reported that his friends’ doesn’t really work out any- floor and a window had been opened. He whenever no one is in the room,” he said. cell phone and girlfriend’s student ID more,” Dougherty said. “It’s more like, said a note was left on his mirror, reading, “There is nothing that they [Public were stolen from his Johnson Hall room ‘open doors make thieves happy.’” “Rules before leaving your dorm room. 1. Safety] can do to stop that sort of thing while he slept the morning of Nov. 13. He Brian P. Bishop reported his cell phone lock your door 2. lock your door 3. make from happening when a resident leaves said his room was unlocked, and the thief and headphones were stolen overnight sure people don’t find out your door is Nov. 11 while he slept in his Johnson Hall unlocked 4. lock your door.” Neng Yang/Student Voice did not take a wallet and MP3 player that See Thefts page 3 Alumnus works to bring aid to quake victims said. Betz said he is a model for Distinguished alumnus leadership on campus as well as around the world, and with every Firing kilns returns to University to person he helps a bit of UW-RF has been there to guide him. share lessons on life Hanson has worked in very Lindsey Slattery tumultuous locations has seen and been through a lot. lindse [email protected] and According to his alumni infor- Sigurd Hanson, the 2004 UW- mation booklet while in Kenya River Falls Distinguished in 1998, at the time of the U.S. Alumnus, returned to campus Embassy bombings in Kenya Wednesday Nov. 30 to share his and Tanzania Hanson had just crafting clay experience as a humanitarian and left the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, human being who suffered from Kenya. the earthquake in Pakistan this The booklet said, “Doing what past October. He spoke in classes came natural, [Hanson] rushed that day and in an open session in back to the site to join in the res- Ag Science that night. cue effort and assist the injured.” According to his alumni infor- Between the two al Qaeda bomb- mation booklet, Hanson ings 300 people were grew up on his family’s killed and 5,000 were Paradise Farm, just out- injured. side of Onalaska, Wis. When Hanson took Hanson had been visiting his position in the campus since he was Pakistan his organi- a high school student zation provided assis- when his brother Eric tance to Afghan attended UW-RF. He refugees who fled to chose UW-RF because of Pakistan after the their agriculture program Afghanistan War. and its location in rela- Recently Hanson tion to his home. Sigurd Hanson has been working on Hanson graduated from UW- providing shelter and essentials RF in 1975, and soon after began to victims of the Pakistan earth- his career in international devel- quake this past October. opment. He has worked and Hanson said it was 8:52 a.m. traveled to Taiwan and spent 18 when he and his wife felt a shud- years in the African countries der at their feet in their home just outside of the capital of Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia-where Jen Dolen /Student Voice Islamabad. he met his wife Yemi; they Art professor Randy Johnston (blue shirt on left) builds a mask as a demonstration for the Introduction to “Generally when we feel the remained in Africa until 1998. Ceramics class. Johnston specializes in free-form ceramics. Above are three pieces Johnston has free-formed. In 1998, Hanson and his wife rumble it goes away,” Hanson moved to Pakistan where he said. “This time it didn’t go made.With all the ceramics art teacher and one of Japan’s became the director of Pakistan away. It felt like a subway train Art professor shares how pieces a UW-River Falls art living national treasures. branch of World Vision- one of under our feet getting closer and professor has created in his 33 Randy Johnston has exhibited the world’s largest international closer.” pottery became his passion humanitarian organizations. By the time the ground stopped Sarah Gestson years as an artist, the feeling his work at hundreds of shows According to his alumni infor- shaking, Hanson said an apart- had come more than once. from Venezuela to Sweden, mation booklet, Hanson “over- ment building close to their [email protected] Johnston’s journey as an artist taught many workshops and sees a $15 million democracy home had fallen even when their Creating an amazing piece of would never have been possible been published in various art town was about 80 miles from program funded by the United art is like falling in love. An without the defiance of his par- publications.t States Agency for International the epicenter of the earthquake in Development.” Northern Pakistan. artist will feel an unexplainable ents’ wish for him to be a doc- “[Hanson’s] a powerful testa- According to the U.S. connection to a piece they have tor, and the guidance of his first See Johnston page 3 ment to the UW-RF education system,” Chancellor Don Betz See Hanson page 3

Female presencewomen might not be leaning in in the directionengineering of within the last few years? fieldthe number of womenlacking in biology has been drasti- Justine Benzen engineering anymore is because socialization and Jani said that everybody learns differently. cally increasing. [email protected] problem solving have a lot to do with the field. People come into the field with different back- “It seems like girls usually lean more toward a The amount of women involved in the engineer- “I believe there is a lot of social expectation. If a grounds, learning styles, life experiences and a career that is more sociable,” Grant Squires, pre- ing field has taken a major twist in the last few girl makes a comment related diverse nature. The question engineering major, said. years. The lack of women in the field has become to problem solving, it might now is how does the depart- Varghese also said it could be a matter of sexism. a nationwide crisis with no complete answer as to not be at all what a boy is ment address such an issue? Women could be intimidated to enter a field with why, according to Anthony Varghese, professor of thinking,” Jani said. “Girls Jani said the department has male competition. computer science. socialize and solve problems discussions that can enrich “I think it’s intimidating for women to enter a “Girls are dropping out of the field left and differently than boys do.” the teaching in an approach- field that is so male dominant. I think it would right,” Varghese said. Varghese and Jani went to a able way. also be hard to break into a field with very few Varghese started teaching at the University four conference that talked about “We are working on ways to strong female role models,” sophomore Shelby years ago. why women are not leaning in bring different teaching Rubbelke, English education major said. “When I first started working here my classes the direction of engineering strategies to the classroom,” Coni Gehler, professor of computer science and consisted of equal sexes. Now, I have a total of 70 anymore. Even women who Jani said. information systems, had a technical degree in students in my four classes, and only one of them graduate with a technical Varghese said he doesn’t engineering but later left the field to teach. is female.” Arpan Kumar Jani degree later drop out of the Anthony Varghese really know why. He said “I certainly never got tired of computers, above Arpankumar Jani, professor of computer science field. The question is why? women seem to be leaning and information systems, said that one reason why Why has there been such a significant dropout rate more in the direction of biology. Studies show that See Engineering page 3

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Student Voice 2 NEWS December 9, 2005 VOICE SHORTS SENATE LOCAL Chancellor speaks to Senate New major offered to UW-RF students Eric Ebert “But there is work to do here,” he said. Vice President Liz de la Torre agreed with Of the concerns provided in the survey Eggers. UW-River Falls’ students are now able to obtain a Bachelor of [email protected] results, parking issues and faculty salary “We are looking to stand behind a multi- Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies. The Dec. 6 Student Senate meeting was a topped the list, he said. cultural resource center,” she said. According to the River Falls Journal, the new major is an inter- Betz continued saying that UW-RF has a The resource center would be a focal point disciplinary program, which incorporates many available menagerie of events with senators hearing several guest speakers, concerns from the very strong relationship between faculty and for resources and attracting students of color resources, such as the study options students. This was also a common theme as well as disabled students and LGBTQ stu- overseas and existing classes, campus and passing a slew of motions in a two and a half hour episode. amongst graduates of every generation, from dents. eliminating extra cost to the the ‘30s through the ‘90s. University. Chancellor Don Betz presented a brief summary of the results from the Vision and “They absolutely love this place,” Betz Chancellor Don Betz said, said. Other Senate news “This is the beginning of a Values Survey. “The Vision and Values Survey was a suc- After Betz’s presentation, senators focused • The Student Senate passed several other much broader perspective on a proposal to support the addition of a for the University,” at a cess,” Betz said, giving primary credit to motions throughout the meeting including UW-River Falls students who participated in multicultural and diversity resource center in motions supporting UW employees rights to November celebration for the new Student Union. the new major. the survey. engage in collective bargaining, an increase Betz said the results will help give the While the proposal only aimed to support in the WHEG grant, adding students to the The program began as a the addition of a resource center, senators minor with six students in University a direction for the next step as an state committee to deal with official rules for institution. He went on to say there will be a became bogged down in discussion over resident assistants as well as working with a 1998, and has grown to logistical aspects. more than 100 majors. draft version of new mission statement and group on campus to lower campus utility vision statement with approximate core val- Some senators wanted to know how much costs. The major has been in space would be required for the resource development during the terms ues. • Representatives from United Council However, Betz stressed that these will not center, while students in the audience voiced made a presentation regarding universal of three chancellors. their concerns for adding specific staff to the In its first semester, the anticipated number of students to enroll be the final statements for the University and design in new buildings for the UW-System will be amendable. motion. as international studies majors almost doubled with 37 enrolling. Senator Joe Eggers interjected saying that Student Senate meets every The first student with a major in international studies will grad- Of the nearly 10,000 comments provided in the surveys, Betz said the vast majority were the motion was not asking for a definition Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Student uate from UW-RF this month. and only asks for support of the idea. Senate “I think that it’s amazing that we’ve had students planning to be positive. Center’s Regents Room. international studies majors for several years,” said program chair Wes Chapin, who has been honored for his enthusiasm in expand- ing the program.

Falcon Food Store is selling holiday treats First-yearnize the tseminars.eacherwill faces or beg facinge int the nearsuppor“Through a grant wet have Jennie Oemig The Falcon Food Store is selling holiday treats in room 149 of “They really appreciate getting future as first year teachers,” through the UW System, we the Food Science Addition in the Agriculture Science Building. [email protected] information and sharing con- Behnke said. “I would say have trained over 100 mentors,” According to the River Falls Journal, this Upon entering the teaching cerns with one another,” Manke almost everyone leaves the night Manke said. year’s Falcon Foods Cheese field, UW-River Falls education said of those who attend the sem- feeling a little bit more comfort- New teachers may find these Gift Boxes are available majors need not worry about inars. able as a first year teacher mentors very beneficial during with 16 varieties of cheese feeling overwhelmed and alone Local graduates who are cur- whether it be because they took their first year of teaching. along with a stick of in their new career. The College rently teachers at five local dis- away something valuable or sim- “The mentors really work with Wisconsin’s finest sum- of Education and Professional tricts, River Falls, Prescott, ply got some words of encour- new teachers with their teaching mer sausage. Studies (COEPS) has developed Ellsworth, St. Croix Falls and agement that they were not techniques and analyzing of stu- Other options to choose a system of support seminars for Hudson, are invited to attend the alone.” dents’ work,” Manke said. “They from include meat and ice new teachers in the area to come monthly seminars not only for COEPS uses these seminars to help new teachers to ensure that cream products available together and share their experi- their own benefit but for the col- gain feedback from recent grad- students are learning.” in a large variety. ences and frustrations. lege’s benefit as well. uates that will be helpful in COEPS also supports its gradu- Falcon Foods are produced “Being a first-year teacher, The teachers share ideas and developing curriculum. ates through professional devel- by UW-RF students in the there are so many times you feel receive relevant feedback from The Department of Public opment programs. Teachers can University plant, which has been in operation since 1983. overwhelmed with trying to bal- others who are in the same posi- Instruction (DPI) has certain use these programs to further Students work under the direction of a full-time plant manager ance everything,” first-year tion and experiencing the same standards that new teachers must develop their educational knowl- and produce a variety of products. The Falcon Food Store is open teacher Joe Behnke said. “This things in the classroom. adhere to while in their first edge and skills. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. support seminar meets once a “This seminar gives me the years of teaching. Through the Although some education stu- month and gives first year teach- chance to bounce important Wisconsin New Teacher Project dents may want to begin earning ers the opportunity to talk to one questions and new ideas off of (WNTP), some state-level fund- their master’s degrees upon REGIONAL another and let each other know teachers all in a similar situation ing is provided to encourage dis- graduation, Manke said that it is we are going through the same as I am,” Kari Halstead, an tricts or groups of districts to not recommended they start so Lawsuit filed after Bible study incident type of things. It really helps to English as a second language develop support programs such soon. The resident assistant in the middle of the controversy over the be able to vent to other teachers teacher in the Hudson School as mentoring. “They may want to wait until UW-Eau Claire ban on Bible studies in RA dorm rooms has had a who can understand what you District, said. “I feel that I The project is funded through after their first year so that they lawsuit filed on his behalf against the university. are talking about.” always come away with good the University of California- will have gained some experi- According to the Hudson Star These support seminars, held in advice, whether it’s brand new Santa Cruz, grants from the ence,” Manke said. Observer, attorneys for the the Regional Development information or something to Wisconsin DPI and the school According to the WNTP pam- Alliance Defense Fund, a reli- Institute (RDI) building, are reinforce what I’ve already districts with which they work. phlet, statistics show that gious freedom advocacy group offered on the first Wednesday of learned.” “DPI rules for teacher certifica- approximately one-third of based in Arizona, filed the suit every month throughout the Behnke, who teaches second tion require all new teachers beginning teachers across the on behalf of the RA Lance school year for graduates of the grade at Willow River have a mentor and participate in nation leave the profession with- Steiger in U.S. District Court UW-RF education program and Elementary School in Hudson, support seminars,” Manke said. in the first three years because on Thursday. other first year teachers in the said the seminars have been “Mentors are invited to five of they feel overwhelmed and Also named in the suit are the area. helpful due to the competence of the sessions.” unprepared. The WNTP was cre- UW Board of Regents, UW- Associate Dean of COEPS instructors. UW-RF has a mentor training ated to ease this problem by Eau Claire Interim Chancellor Mary Manke and Matthew “Dr. Manke and Mr. Friedl will program and those mentors usu- working with schools to build and both the director and assis- Friedl, a Wisconsin National offer their words of wisdom and ally stay in the area and advise mentoring programs and bring in tant director of housing at the Board Certified Teacher in the facilitate a discussion on some graduates of the education pro- experienced teachers. university. Hudson School District, orga- topic very relevant to what we gram. In the, suit ADF says that sev- eral of Steiger’s rights were vio- lated including his freedom of speech, right to due process, right to equal protection, freedom of associa- RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY tion and his freedom to exercise his religion. Eric Ebert Bar around 1:45 a.m. Kevin A. Kubiak, 18, pleaded no contest The suit was filed the day after the university suspended all According to River Falls Police witness to underage consumption on Oct. 7. restrictions on RAs holding Bible studies in their rooms. [email protected] reports, Danke was escorted out of the bar Gwendolyn R. Laski, 19, pleaded no con- In a memo to the media Mike Rindo, UW-Eau Claire spokesman, after allegedly harassing a female customer test to underage consumption on Oct. 8. said that the university had not received any notification of lawsuit Nov. 21 and trying to start a fight with her boyfriend. Jordan P. Lile, 18, pleaded no contest to before the decision to suspend the restrictions was made. Levi P. Kent, 20, was fined $310.50 by After bouncers escorted Danke out of the underage consumption on Oct. 7. Late Friday Gregg Scott, a spokesman for ADF, said the group Public Safety for tampering with fire safety bar he allegedly tried to get back in. When Adam J. Mattson, 20, pleaded no contest plans to continue with the lawsuit because the policy has only been equipment in Johnson Hall around 11:30 bouncers tried to remove him for the second to underage consumption on Oct. 18. suspended and not removed. p.m. time he allegedly punched and kicked one of Joseph H. Moeller, 18, pleaded no contest Public Safety received a call from a them. to underage consumption on Oct. 7. Johnson Hall resident assistant around 11:20 According to the report, bouncers were Heather J. Pearson, 19, pleaded no con- stating that someone had pulled the fire hose able to restrain Danke until police arrived. test to underage consumption on Oct. 7. NATIONAL from the wall, broke the glass of the case, Danke told police he had been kicked out Matthew E. Raymond, 18, pleaded no Behavioral programs may better grades damaged three smoke detectors and pulled a of the bar for no reason and that his digital contest to underage consumption on Oct. 7. strobe away from an alarm horn on the wall. camera had been broken in the scuffle. John M. Reagan, 18, pleaded no contest to NEW YORK — School-based programs that target students’ A witness to the vandalism told officers he Danke was arrested for disorderly conduct underage consumption on Oct. 7. emotional, social and decision-making skills are likely to boost saw a man trying to replace the hose by and later issued a fine. Jesse E. Rise, 19, pleaded no contest to their academic achievement, a team of Washington researchers pushing it back into the case. • Christopher L. Cannon, 20, was fined underage consumption on Oct. 14. reports according to CNN. According to the report, the witness later $373 for a second offense underage con- Kevin G. Rockwood, 18, pleaded no con- Their findings suggest that more broadly focused interventions found out it was Kent who allegedly caused sumption in Parker Hall. test to underage consumption on Oct. 23. can have a wider-ranging effect than those that specifically target the damage. Public Safety then issued the • Cassie J. Beck, 19, was fined $248 for Alexander M. Rud, 19, pleaded not guilty academic achievement. citation to Kent. underage consumption in Crabtree Hall. to remaining in a building during a fire alarm Charles B. Fleming, a research analyst at the University of Estimated costs for the damage were on Oct. 7. Washington School of Social Work, and his colleagues analyzed around $180. Alexander M. Rud, 19, pleaded not guilty data collected from 576 students in 10 schools in the Pacific Nov. 27 Pierce County Court to underage consumption on Oct. 7. Northwest, who were participating in the long-term Raising Around 11:30 p.m. Brandon M. DeMotts Forest J. Sage, 19, pleaded no contest to Healthy Children project. reported the theft of items from his room, Katie L. Anderson, 19, pleaded no contest underage consumption on Oct. 7. They looked at the children’s social and behavioral skills in sev- 242 Johnson Hall, to Public Safety. to underage consumption on Oct. 9. Joseph D. Schumacher, 18, pleaded no enth grade, as indicated by survey responses from the students, DeMotts told officers he had left his room Leah E. Brinkman, 19, pleaded no contest contest to underage consumption on Nov. 4. their parents and teachers, and the student’s academic achievement for Thanksgiving break around 4:30 on Nov. to underage consumption on Oct. 20. James C. Scott, 18, pleaded no contest to in 10th grade. 22 and after returning on Nov. 27 found his Christopher L. Cannon, 20, pleaded no underage consumption on Oct. 30. The students’ social, emotional, and decision-making skills pre- Playstation 2 missing. Two games were contest to second offense underage con- Lucas A. Skidmore, 18, pleaded no con- dicted their test scores and grades in 10th grade, the researchers stolen along with the console as well as two sumption on Oct. 14. test to underage consumption on Oct. 13. report in the Journal of School Health. controllers and two memory cards. Jamie M. Diederich, 19, pleaded no con- Scott T. St. Claire, 18, pleaded no contest For example, students with better social, emotional, and deci- DeMotts later reported that his cell phone test to underage consumption on Oct. 8. to underage consumption on Oct. 7. sion-making skills tended to receive higher test scores and earn had also been stolen. Adam J. Griesbach, 19, pleaded guilty to Whitney L. Thompson, 19, pleaded no higher grades than their peers. DeMotts’ roommate stated the room may underage consumption on Oct. 7. contest to underage consumption on Oct. 7. In contrast, those with attention problems, those whose friends have been unlocked for five to 10 minutes Amy L. Hasbargen, 18, pleaded not guilty Mandy J. Vandenhoy, 19, pleaded no con- exhibited negative behaviors, like alcohol drinking and fighting, while he got his car. His roommate told offi- to underage consumption on Oct. 23. test to underage consumption on Oct. 8. and those with disruptive and aggressive behavior tended to get cers he did not see the console when he left Amy E. Hassler, 19, pleaded no contest to Thomas J. Wegner, 19, pleaded no contest lower test scores and lower grades. for break. underage consumption on Oct. 7. to underage consumption on Nov. 5. The total loss is estimated around $530. Cole R. Hernke, 19, pleaded no contest to Ryan C. Wodill, 18, pleaded no contest to Dec. 2 underage consumption on Oct. 7. underage consumption on Oct. 7. Zebulun K. Hanson, 18, was fined $248 for Emily A. Johnson, 18, pleaded guilty to Carl H. Zeman, 19, pleaded no contest to underage consumption in Prucha Hall. underage consumption on Oct. 14. underage consumption on Oct. 9. Briefs compiled by According to Public Safety reports, Hanson Alan J. Knaeble, 18, pleaded no contest to was later transported to the emergency room underage consumption on Oct. 9. The Pierce County Court Amber Jurek, at River Falls Area Hospital. Alyce M. Knoop, 18, pleaded not guilty to information is from a monthly Dec. 3 underage consumption on Oct. 9. Assistant News Editor Darren A. Danke, 22, was fined $166 for Beth L. Kodesh, 18, pleaded no contest to court date for all fines issued disorderly conduct outside of the Library underage consumption on Oct. 8. by Public Safety

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December 9, 2005 NEWS Student Voice 3 Hanson: Asks students, faculty for prompt aid for Pakistan’s earthquake victims from page 1 “Children in Crises Programs”. The pro- Hanson explained that winter in Pakistan is grams will protect runaway children and much like a Wisconsin winter, but in a far Geological Survey, the October 8 quake had children who have lost their families from more difficult terrain. a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale, the such atrocities as human trafficking. “This area had 25 feet of snow last year,” hardest hit area being Kashmir where entire According to Hanson the affected popula- Hanson said. He predicts that with the tem- villages were destroyed. After the quake tion is between 3.5 and 4 million, “roughly peratures dropping, the estimated immediate struck, Hanson boarded a helicopter immedi- the size of Wisconsin.” Of those affected death toll of a quarter million could double ately and flew out to Kashmir and began to Hanson said about 70 percent lost everything throughout the winter if they cannot keep evaluate the situation and determine first they had. people warm and fed. steps World Vision would make. At the open session on Nov. 30, Hanson “I am hoping that the UW-River Falls Jen Dolen/Student Voice “The first thing I noticed upon getting out impressed on his audience the magnitude of Community will continue to respond gener- Art student Lenny Shier (middle) helps professor Randy of the helicopter was the smell of death,” the earthquake and that the disaster is not ously,” Steve Ridley, dean of the College of Johnston (left) build a mask. Hanson said. “The immediate need was to over. Facing a hard winter in Pakistan, Agriculture, Food, and Environmental bury the dead and the trauma that goes with Hanson explained what could happen if aid Science (CAFES) said. A fund has been set people who lost everyone in their families.” does not come before the winter season. up for earthquake victims in the dean’s office Johnston: Hanson said World Vision is in “the busi- “People aren’t warm, especially the chil- in CAFES; their goal is $10,000. Gains respect from students ness of children”; they provide shelter not dren” Hanson said. “The first cold-related Stop by the dean’s office in Ag Science to from page 1 Tatsuzo, a Japanese artist who only for affected citizens but also for chil- deaths have been reported, two children dead donate. was awarded the title of National dren and set up what Hanson called of pneumonia.” Although Johnston is skilled in Living Treasure, was invited to a and teaches the art of throwing dinner Johnston friend, Taeko As of right now, Varghese has a pottery on a wheel, he special- Tonaka was hosting and he was Engineering: dream to get area high schools izes in free-form pottery which attending. Only 25 people are Women gravitate towards social careers involved in computer science he sculpts by hand with out the given the honor of National from page 1 much more social environment.” er science and similar fields, and engineering. He hopes to use of the pottery wheel. Unique Living Treasure which provides According to the Anita Borg according to the National one day send middle school aged to him as an artist is the practice the artist with grants to continue all. I don’t view this [teaching] Institute for Women and Science Foundation. girls to the University to learn of creating clay pieces from their craft. Based on Shimaoka’s as a career change, but more as Technology and the Institute for Rubbelke said she was never and work with computers and drawings. This is achieved by friendship with Taeko, Shimaoka doing something different with Women and Technology, interested in the engineering engineering related material. sketching out each piece of an granted a rare favor to Taeko by the topics that I love for this “Women represent half the U.S. field because she was never real- However, it is not in the budget object on paper and then trans- allowing Johnston to study with phase of my life,” Gehler said. labor force and more then half of ly introduced to it in high school. plan to pursue. ferring it onto the flat clay. The him in Japan. Gehler also said that as a soft- all undergraduates, yet just 18 Barbara Nemecek, dean of the “We’re hoping to execute this piece starts out as one-dimen- “He accepted me because of his ware developer, she had a lot percent of scientists and engi- College of Business and plan within the next five to six sional on the paper, but needs to friendship with Taeko,” Johnston more contact with peers and col- neers employed in the industry Economics, said girls in years,” Varghese said. “We need be drawn so that it will create a said. “In Japan, old friends don’t leagues than she does at UW-RF. today are women.” K-12 are not being encouraged to first create a formal proposal three dimensional figure when say no to each other.” “People tend to think of soft- That statistic isn’t likely to to participate in mathematical and we would need to hire peo- cut out of clay and formed. The For the next six months, ware engineers as working alone change soon given that women and scientific fields. ple to teach and work with the majority of Johnston’s pieces to Johnston studied the art of build- almost all the time; this is just still represent a mere 20 percent “I would like to understand this girls.” be functional. ing wood burning kilns, which is not true,” Gehler said. “Working or less of graduates with majors situation and contribute to a For now, the topic is still being According to his original plan, an art no longer practiced. A kiln as a software engineer gave me a in engineering, physics, comput- solution,” Varghese said. discussed Johnston never intended to be an is an oven that dries pottery. artist. While attending the Johnston said he didn’t just University of Minnesota, learn how to build kilns while in while sleeping. Minneapolis as a pre-med stu- Japan. He learned about art’s It is not known at this time if the burglar(s) Thefts: dent he was required to take an role in the community and how a Cellular phones become new target for thieves lives in the hall or has found a way to access art class. Finding out photogra- group works to achieve an end. from page 1 Environmental Health and Safety depart- the building from the outside. phy was full, Johnston reluctant- For 25 art students in 2003, ment. “People like to trust each other, but it Aside from warnings and reminders, ly signed up for a ceramics class. Johnston was able to provide a the door unlocked.” isn’t always that way.” Kimball said there isn’t much else Public Even though Johnston said this taste of his kiln building experi- DeMotts said the hardest thing for him to There are no suspects or motives for the Safety or the police department can do. The was his first art experience, he ence in Japan, by building with understand is why this would happen in the incidents, Kimball said, and both Public victims have acknowledged that the lack of was hooked. His future would them a 23- foot- long Anagama residence halls in the first place. Safety and the River Falls Police leads and information on the crimes removes consist of working on clay kiln at Johnston’s home. “I want to be able to trust everyone that I Department hope someone will come for- the issue from the hands of campus and city instead of the human body. According to the Web site two live in this community with, and when this ward with information. officials. For Johnston, art provided “a participating students created sort of thing happens as much as it has in our Kimball said there have been no trends in “We’re lucky to be in a community where different way to look at life-and I about the project, the Anagama hall, I lose that trust in people,” he said. “A the University’s history of Johnson Hall we can trust our law enforcement,” never looked back,” he said. kiln originated in the 12th centu- PlayStation 2 doesn’t exactly mean life or break-ins and that the recent thefts have Dougherty said. “Wish I could say the same Graduating with a Bachelor of ry and contains a single, tube- death to me; I just wish that this person prompted the police department to take for the people I live and go to class with.” Fine Arts/Studio arts in 1972, style chamber. would have some self dignity instead of notice. Johnson has the same security and a Kimball said he has no reason to believe Johnston bought land outside of Johnston said that an important stealing what doesn’t belong to them.” layout similar to the other halls, he said, all that recent vehicle break-ins at the Ramer River Falls, almost 20 years part of gaining respect from stu- DeMotts isn’t the only person who believes of which are accessible by ID card only. Field parking lot are correlated to the before he would begin his teach- dents is to stay active in ones trust plays a role in campus crimes. “The halls are only as secure as residents Johnson Hall thefts in any way. ing career there. He taught at the field. He continues to lecture on “We ask students to be aware of where they make them,” Kimball said. “Students need to Rochester Art Center, in his craft to other universities and leave their things and take responsibility for be responsible. Keep the door locked.” Reported stolen in November: Rochester, Minn.,until 1975, participate in exhibitions In the their actions,” said Mark Kimball, director It is extremely important, he said, that both •Cell phone •PlayStation 2 when he was offered a rare and future he said he hopes to find of UW-River Falls’ Public Safety, Parking, men and women also keep their doors locked •Student ID amazing opportunity. Shimaoka “real time in the studio.” Spot color BLACK

Student Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS December 9, 2005 EDITORIAL Graduation walk comes premature At an institution with solid fundamentals based in the agricultural community, it seems only fitting the Student Voice should offer some grandmotherly advice by saying, “don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” But this is exactly what is happening at UW-River Falls this semester. Because of the way our semesters have been laid out, graduating seniors this fall have their commencement the Saturday before finals week, Dec. 17. After closer examination, it is easy to see why com- mencement can’t be pushed back a week until after finals. That would conflict directly with Christmas and it’s highly doubtful any graduates would want to spend their Christmas Eve sitting through commencement. While it is too late to resolve the issue this fall, why wasn’t this issue thought out more before the academ- ic calendar was made? Simply starting school a week earlier would have let commencement fall on the same day, only after finals week. It would have also allowed for some leeway before Christmas Eve so students and faculty would actually have time to travel before the holiday season. As the schedule dictates now, students that have finals through Friday, Dec. 23 This year’s fall will have to rush home to commencement be with their families on ETTERS TO THE DITOR seems poorly con- Christmas Eve. Not to men- L E ceived, and this tion the fact that our fall graduates will have already Parking patrolled Sunday, Dec. 4 as part of the What I have a hard time believ- pare people to meet their futures. should be a contin- Minnesota Orchestra’s Family ing is there is no campus ethanol Will it see its way into the bio- walked before they even during finals week Concert series. or bio-diesel plant. In the news- fuels future? ued concern for know if they have a chance I extend a heartfelt thanks to papers, there were two editorials Parking lots will be patrolled David Milne, director of Jazz that caught my attention. future academic at passing their finals. Phil McConville, during finals week. Please Ensembles, and to each member In the Pioneer Press, Amy calendars. For some students finals student week is a make-or-break remember that staff members of the band for their dedication Klobuchar, who is a candidate pay for the privilege to park in and artistry. for U.S. Senate in 2006, suggests situation for their grades. And graduating seniors in this the parking lot that they are that we are spending $200,000 a Diversity deserves position this semester will just end up walking, while assigned. When lots are used for minute to import oil into this Hilree Hamilton, the convenience of book returns country. Think for a minute who more attention their academic futures remain in limbo. Some may end Assistant Professor of Music up walking again this spring because they slept through and other tasks that need to be is receiving that money: the Education As you may know, the new stu- a final or just simply failed a class. done at the end of the semester, it Wahabi in Saudi Arabia, the mul- displaces the permit holders of lahs in Iran, other potentates in dent union is currently under Although these scenarios may only apply to a few stu- that lot. Front-page story the Middle East and even Hugo construction. The facility is dents, those are the students we need to look out for. It Our office would like to ask Chavez. Are these the people we going to house all sorts of differ- is not fair to let someone go through commencement that you plan your activities dur- brings unnecessary want to enrich with so much? ent complexes and an impressive and conceptually graduate, only when they will find ing finals week, so as not to dis- Domestically, the Big Oil com- food court. It will become the humiliation heart and soul of not only our out later that they failed one class and have to return. place the current permit holders. panies enjoyed a $33 billion Your cooperation is appreciated. third quarter. Not bad work, if campus, but the surrounding This year’s fall commencement seems poorly con- In response to the front-page you can get it. community. ceived, and this should be a continued concern for story regarding a professor The other article of interest was By placing a Multicultural and future academic calendars. Mark Kimball, shoplifting, I think it is offensive from the New York Times. Bob Diversity center inside the new Public Safety Director After all, with all the chickens graduating from UW- and in poor judgment of a paper Herbert wrote about President college union, the University is to write about a matter so per- showing that diversity is a prior- RF every year, we don’t want to have them all counted Bush’s speech at the Naval Hats off to the sonal and humiliating. Academy and pointed out that ity. Now more than ever there is before they hatch completely. It will ultimately end in We have all make mistakes and we are spending $6 billion per a greater need for understanding disappointment for the student who doesn’t make it and UW-River Falls the incident was already reported month to prosecute the war to between cultures. the institution for imbedding a false hope. in the city newspaper. What was bring democracy to Iraq. If Just look at how the world has Jazz Ensemble to be gained by this man’s democracy in Iraq means free- shrunk in our lifetime. Every demise being plastered on the doms similar to those we enjoy time you shop at Shop-ko, you It was my great pleasure to front page of the Student Voice? in our country, there will be a are probably purchasing a prod- Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice attend the Minnesota Orchestra Not one of us should be point- uct from another country and are Editorial Board and are prepared by the Editorial staff. direct clash between Iraq and Young Person’s Concert on ing fingers or heaping humilia- their oil revenue enriched neigh- supporting international trade. Friday, Dec. 2. Entitled “The tion on top of humiliation. How bors to the East and South. You may even notice more for- Swinging Nutcracker,” the con- many of us could stand up under This brings me back to ethanol eign students staying on campus. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS cert program included excerpts the glare of public scrutiny? and bio-diesel. UW-RF has America has always been a of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker majors that involve the produc- “melting pot” of different cultur- STUDENT VOICE Suite,” alongside the Ellington/ tion, processing and sale of corn al backgrounds. Diversity is our Maggie Staiger Strayhorn adaptation of the work strength, not our weakness. Editor Eric Ebert student and soybeans. There are gradu- Assistant Editor A.J. Oscarson for jazz band. ates of this institution who pro- Having the multiculturalism Additionally, the Minnesota duce, process or sell corn and center in the basement of the Front Page Editor Sarah Gestson Dance Theatre filled the audi- University needs soybeans. But how many will be library is like stuffing it into News Editor ence’s eyes with the beauty of in the great alternative energy some obscure janitor’s closet in Sports Editor Sarah Packingham classical ballet and a variety of ethanol plant industry that needs to grow up in the deepest corner of Rodli. Etcetera Editor Rachel Gaynor jazz dance styles. Members of the fields and universities of this I ask the student body to stand Viewpoints Editor Anne Cloeter the UW-RF Jazz Ensemble took UW-River Falls is a great country to reclaim some of that up and fight for the Photo Editor Jen Dolen their places next to members of school and there many things to money we so willingly hand over Multiculturalism and Diversity Online Editor Keighla Schmidt the Minnesota Orchestra and get excited about and support. It at the pump when we fuel our center be placed in the new stu- performed wonderfully. What a is truly amazing that an agricul- cars and trucks? dent union as a testament for our Assistant News Editor Amber Jurek great opportunity this was to tural college so close to such a I am only passing through. In commitment for a diverse and Assistant Photo Editor Kirsten Farrar spread the word about our rich Assistant Sports Editor Cassie Rodgers large urban center as the Twin six months, I’ll graduate. This culturally understanding cam- Graphic Artist Neng Yang learning experiences at UW-RF. Cities has test farms, a campus institution will remain; it’s been pus. The “Swinging Nutcracker” dairy and the horse barn, among here for a long time. The Francis Allen Freeman will have final performances on other things. University will continue to pre- Cartoonists Neng Yang student Kaitlin Reiss Chris Rogers Chief Copy Editor Katrina Schmidt Channel selection disappoints Proofreaders Brian Hogenson Brooke Hansen s I was channel surfing the other game on ESPN2 or FSN. Even ESPN News Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Jon Doelder Anight in my pad in the South Fork and ESPN Classics come on now and then. Even our local channels are somewhat dis- Lindsey Slattery Suites, I realized every channel either made But honestly, do we really need all five of appointing. Stephanie Daniels me less educated or at least left me no bet- these — especially when the only news Being that we’re in the Twin Cities media ter off for watching it. channel we get is basically crackerjack box market with a lot of students from the area, General Manager Katie Bild In short, our campus cable plan is pitiful. news? it makes sense that most local channels are Ad Manager Kate Sorenson Then, of course, there are the music enter- from the Twin Cities. Ad Representative Addie Carlson In coming to an institute of higher educa- Business Manager Chris Rime tion, I’d expect at least two cable news tainment channels. But for a school that’s in the state of Circulation Manager Lucas Pokorny channels, preferably three, especially when I suppose MTV is a given, considering Wisconsin and in the UW System to not you have a total of 34 channels. I don’t that way too many people our age actually have any source of news from its own state Faculty Adviser Andris Straumanis think it’s too much to ask for CNN, Fox watch it. VH1 and CMT are fairly popular is ridiculous. We had an Eau Claire station News, and MSNBC, as well. But BET? MTV2? And that came in fuzzy at best, but that’s gone. Read the Student Voice online at www.uwrf.edu/student-voice which would comprise worst of all, we’re slated to get I’m sure someone is already beginning a The Student Voice is a student [email protected] less than 10 percent of MTVU soon on channel 13. letter to the editor telling me that if it means written and managed newspa- Please limit letters to 300 the total channels. The entertainment doesn’t stop so much, I should join some tucked away per for UW-River Falls and is words. And no, I’m not talk- Joey with six music channels either. committee that decides what channels we published Thursdays dur- The Student Voice re- ing about the 30- USA, TNT, and the Campus get. And they’re probably right. ing the regular school year, serves the right to edit minute cycle of regur- White Movie Channel all typically have I guess between my four jobs, full time All editorial content in the any material for content, Student Voice is determined libel or space. It also gitated news that we non-stop movies or TV shows. class load and two organizations in which I by the newspaper’s reserves the right to have right now, also Again, it’s not that I don’t watch have a leadership role, it becomes pretty Editorial Board. withhold letters.Letters known as CNN these, but I can’t help but have difficult to find time for one more weekly The opinions expressed in to the editor become the Headlines. trouble understanding how we or bi-weekly meeting to decide what I editorials and columns do property of the Student I’m talking about news channels with get this kind of an onslaught of entertain- watch when I get the occasional chance to not represent those of the Voice and cannot be re- newspaper’s advisor, stu- turned. actual dialogue; news channels that actually ment and so little education. actually sit down in front of the TV. dent population, adminis- All letters, news releas- accomplish the primary purposes of inform- I suppose a few of you are already arguing If you’re fed up with channel surfing your tration, faculty or staff. es, briefs, display ads, and clas- ing me, making me think and challenging the fact that we have channels like TLC, way to nothing worth watching, speak up! Letters to the editor must be sified ads must also be submit- me. UW-River Falls has nothing that even Discovery, Animal Planet and the History Until then, continue reading newspapers legible, contain a first and last ted no later than Tuesday at resembles this at the moment. Channel to educate us, and to a certain and find a good online news source, name and phone number. 11:59 p.m. Unsigned letters will not be Single copies of the Student Instead, we have five channels devoted extent you’re right. But none of those chan- because the junk diet from CNN Headlines published. Letters can be sub- Voice are free. Printing costs are solely to sports and six music entertainment nels keeps me up on current events. I still is pitiful. mitted at 304 North Hall or to paid for through student fees. channels. can’t watch Larry King’s intriguing inter- Now, I love ESPN. Occasionally I watch a views, Hannity and Colmes going at it, or Spot color BLACK

December 9, 2005 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 America fails terrorism 101 f the federal government were a student the cities most at risk, (New York, after 9/11 ... a new system, utilizing all Iin college, they would have received an Washington D.C., L.A.) and therefore the names on the consolidated terrorist watch Students hold F in Homeland Security 101; according to federal government has been unable to list, is therefore not yet in operation.” the 9/11 Commission’s report released this insure that the funding has been effective. The implications of this grade are quite past Monday. Hurricane Katrina provided an example of frightening. The members of the former 9/11 the further inability of the national govern- We have not substantially improved our the power to Commission released a document entitled, ment to effectively react to national disas- airline safety since the changes were made “Final Report on 9/11 Commission ters. The 9/11 Commission recommended in immediately after 9/11. This is leaving the Recommendations,” in which the commis- July 2004 that improved communications American public once again at a tremen- sion issued grades from A to among emergency respon- dous risk. F on various measures taken ders could help response The federal government was able to changeo the delight of many last Inpolicy other words, campus laws by the federal government time to terrorist attacks, or receive only one A grade for their ability to Tweek my name appeared are system laws. The only way a since 9/11. in the case of Katrina, nat- create a Director of National Intelligence in the Public Safety/Police system law can be altered or Sept. 11 served as a wake- Nate ural disasters. (John Negroponte) as the 9/11 commission report for having skateboarded nullified is if an administrative up call to Americans and More than a year after the recommended in July 2004. in North Hall. policy is implemented at the the message was loud and Cook 9/11 Commission’s recom- However, Negroponte has turned a blind While many people have university. clear — we are not invinci- mendation, the federal gov- eye to the shortcomings of homeland secu- cracked smiles at me while So while many people would ble. ernment had failed to act rity and claims that. “... America is safer explaining how dumb the fine like to point the finger at Public In the uncertainty that fol- and the citizens of the Gulf (now) than it was at 9/11.” was, I have to agree. Safety for making up bogus lowed that day one thing Coast paid dearly due to the Hard claims to make when there is evi- I was dumb for skateboarding laws, the real finger should be was certain, the federal government needed poor response time and disorganization. dence to the contrary and according to The in North Hall - no matter how pointed at administration and to do something to better protect it’s citi- Could we imagine for a moment, what if Polling Report, 75 percent of Americans bad I had to get to that bath- more importantly ourselves. zens and insure national security. there had been a terrorist attack in the place feel that the United States is not adequately room. And believe me, the near- I am a firm believer that skate- The Bush administration points to the for- of Hurricane Katrina. Would the federal prepared for a nuclear, biological, chemical ly $200 fine from my friends at boards and in-line skates have mation of the Department of Homeland government have been able to respond or other terrorist attack. Public Safety won’t let me for- just as much right to be on Security as evidence of increased national appropriately, or would the citizens of the While the Bush administration continues get that anytime soon. University sidewalks as do security. However, the Department of Gulf Coast be left to deal with the aftermath to “promote democracy” in a country, However, my debacle with bikes. But until we as students Homeland Security seems to be more intent for themselves, as with post-Katrina. which never attacked the United States — campus enforcement made me make a stand, this rule will not on changing the color of the terror level Perhaps an even more disturbing grade Iraq — the citizens of the United States question the reason campus and change. everyday rather than actually increasing posted by the 9/11 Commission is the F have little choice but to sit by and wait for system policies deal with skate- Earlier in the year Student homeland security. given to the federal government for failing the next big terrorist attack. boards, bikes, in-line skates and Senate took a stab at getting the The federal government received an F to improve airline passenger pre-screening. While the U.S. Congress has allocated scooters. campus policy to from the 9/11 Commission for homeland The 9/11 Commission charges that “few $204.6 billion for in the Bush administra- Under the possibly allow for security spending. The federal government improvements have been made to the exist- tion’s War in Iraq, we are waiting and won- current UW skateboards and in- has failed to prioritize cities to better fund ing passenger screening system since right dering; how bad will the next attack be? System poli- line skates. cies it is ille- However, their gal to, Eric efforts fell short. THE CONWAY EXPERIENCE “skateboard, Ebert I’ve sat back and roller skate, watched this year or use roller as Senate has blades or any begged for student other similar concerns so they wheeled device in or on univer- could help make changes on this Troopshis week I saw a lot of aboutmust how we have to get ourstayfor us to go to warto over oil. succeedthis was going to happen, but it sity ... sidewalks, roadways or campus. This is an issue that Tnews about the war in Iraq boys out of there before too If we didn’t go in and take did and that sucks. If you sign parking areas on university affects many and is of legiti- and most of the news really dis- many of them die. While I do care of the situation then I up for the military and just want lands.” mate concern for fairness and turbed me. agree they should come home would just love to hear some cool benefits and the opportuni- While the term “similar public safety. I believe in a lot of things and that is not the issue. hippy, liberal dude complain ty to go train two weeks a year wheeled device” is vague at I would much rather be hit by the most important thing I The issue is we have gotten about paying $5-$10 for a gal- then you might want to explore best, the only UW System poli- someone on a skateboard than believe in is the safety of our into something that is going to lon of gas. That would make my some other options. cy dealing with bikes only regu- someone cruising at 20 mph on troops. I would also love to see take some time day and I would They signed up for the mili- lates where they are allowed to a bike. them come home so they are not to finish. let him have it. tary not the Peace Corps, so be stored and parked. Since this is the last issue of in harm’s way. Some want to Iraq and the they knew what they were get- This begs the question, where the Student Voice for the fall But right now we do not have blame every- surrounding ting into. I am not saying don’t do scooters fit into this mess? semester, it is our tradition to that option; they have a job to thing on the region have feel sorry for these men and Judging by the legislation give a staff wish list. do first. president, but all Jason about 80 per- women, I am saying they joined available one would most likely I’m not sure if this is a valid Being a Marine for four years in all he did Conway cent of the and they all know they have a assume that a wish, but I wish that of my life I understand the hard- have good inten- remaining oil job to do. scooter is a So while many next semester the ships and the overall pain in the tions going into on earth and if So let’s just let them do it! “similar Student Senate ass being overseas can be. I the war. He did that region is We cannot just go into a coun- wheeled people would like to would reexamine the spent a couple holidays and not have any always in tur- try, waste the army, overthrow device,” point the finger at power they have to birthdays sitting in a foxhole in idea how long it was going to moil we would not have as their government and leave. We leaving users make changes on the deserts of Kuwait. It was not take to rebuild their government much access to the oil. That have to stay in Iraq until the open to fines Public Safety ... the this campus. I also the best time of my life but I and start some sort of economy would cause major problems not economy is sustainable; they by Public real finger should wish that UW-RF made it through it. over there. just in our economy, but also in have a government, and a small Safety offi- students would Unfortunately I did not serve A lot of the newscasters and most countries. army for them to defend their cers. be pointed at voice their concerns in any war but I was in a lot of people that I talk to on the street Shipping, travel, prices of country. While I’m administration and to the Senate, things that the military likes to say we are in Iraq because of other products due to inflation I know a lot of people are not much of administration, call “operations,” so I know the the oil. all would be greatly affected. going to disagree with me and a scooter fan more importantly newspaper or any- hard times that the soldiers are Well I have only one thing to So lets keep the troops there for that is fine. But look at the facts myself, I do ourselves. one else who can going though over in Iraq and say to that - you bet your ass we a while so things do not get out and whether you believe in what realize there make a difference. across the world. are. of control. I say or not, I know that you can are plenty of I know the equity But since our fearless leader If you do not bring up the war All these men and women that understand that we cannot just people on campus who use of skateboards and bicycles may President George Bush decided in Iraq and ask anyone how he are serving in Iraq signed up on pull out now. scooters as well as in-line skates not be at the top of everyone’s we are going to war with Iraq or she likes to pay $2.50 for a their own freewill and they are That would leave that poor and skateboards. Yet these types concerns, but at least it’s a start. and make them free, the soldiers gallon of gas, I bet they would volunteers. country in bad shape and before of transportation aren’t allowed Maybe if we can tackle this have a job to do. say they don’t like it. But when There is no draft in place and I you know it we will be right on campus sidewalks - at least little piece of campus policy we The news reports on all the it comes to discussing the war, am sure these men and women back in there trying to over- during the day. can work on larger things like stations I watch are all talking they will say that it is not right always thought that nothing like throw another sadistic dictator. A UW-River Falls administra- tuition or a multicultural tive policy issued in 1998 gives resource center. in-line skate users the right to However, until the students at skate on University property UW-RF pull their heads out of from 2:15 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. the sand and start speaking up Think you can write better than this? To understand this you must about their concerns, nothing Stop complaining and apply to be a columnist. first understand that Public will change and Student Senate Safety officers enforce laws that will continue to focus more on North Hall 304 are laid down for the UW state issues than those right here System as a whole. in River Falls.

Megan Sodren, freshman Mike Meissner, sophomore “I have been making flash cards and reading over my chapters I need STUDENT to study for. I’m trying to look ahead “I’m planning on studying a so I’ll be ready for next week. I put lot. But if that fails, I hope I signs up around my room so me and am a good guesser.” my roommate can study for psychol- ogy.” voices How have you Jordan Thompson, Nicola Lencz, sophomore been preparing freshman “I just wrote down what the “ I study with my homies dates are. I haven’t looked at every Thursday, Friday and any of the material.” for finals? Saturday at the Rug.”

Jessica Bavier, Kevin Baldwin, junior sophomore “Just trying to get all of my work done. I haven’t really “Just resting up and going been thinking about finals right over the material a little each now, just finishing tests and night. But it hasn’t been going homework now. ” good so far.”

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Student Voice 6 SPORTS December 9, 2005 Women prepare for Finlandia Matt Zinter but unfortunately the first game “Those two games didn’t go in our favor.” [email protected] Amber Lindner leads the con- The UW-River Falls Women’s against Stevens ference in saves per game with Hockey team is living large, by Point were the best 26.1. She is a real leader out having a solid record of six there on the ice. wins, two losses, and one tie. games ... ” “Amber works extremely hard “We give 100 percent in every Lou Paulson, in practice everyday,” Scanlon practice,” sophomore Jenna senior hockey player said. “She has a great attitude Scanlon said. “And practice and is a great goalie.” pays off for sure.” Hurley making a goal, and Landgraf agrees. Freshman Leigh Landgraf also freshmen Kelli Dahle making a “Amber works really hard in believes the reason they are goal as well. The star of the practices and games,” said doing so well is because the games was freshmen Sara Landgraf. “She focuses a lot team is starting to “mesh well.” Halseth, who didn’t make a before games which really helps The Falcons played two games goal, but assisted on all three of her do well.” against conference foe UW- them. The Falcons next two games Stevens Point two weeks ago, “Those two games against are against the Finlandia Lions, winning one and losing one. Stevens Point were the best who are last place in the confer- ence, having a record of 0-4 Jen Dolen/Student Voice Leading the way in those games games we have played all year,” were junior Jenny Wallace, senior Lou Paulson said. “We The women’s hockey team works on a drill at practice on Wednesday. The team is prepar- making a goal, junior Kelly outplayed and out shot them, See Women’s hockey page 7 ing for their weekend trip to take on Finlandia University in Hancock, Mich. Coach tells icy history “He’s very well GameSarah becomes Packingham career respected. Everyone [email protected] knows Steve .” UW-River Falls head hockey Bob Ritzer, coach Steve Freeman has grown assistant hockey coach up around the game of hockey. He started playing hockey son,” Freeman said. when he was a boy and played He also has some motorcycles all the way through the college he likes to ride during the proper level where he played for UW- seasons. Stevens Point. Throughout his coaching Stevens Point, Wisc. is also career Freeman has been able to where Freeman started his form ties with the players, which coaching career. he describes as one of his “Then I moved to Fond du Lac favorite things about coaching. and coached St. Mary’s Springs, “I enjoy building relationships where the team won a state with the players, and all the new championship,” Freeman said. challenges,” Freeman said. After that Freeman moved on Since Freeman started in hock- to coaching ey years ago, the game has in USHL for changed quite a bit. a couple “The players are a little more years before skilled then they used to be,” starting here Freeman said. “It used to be a lot at River Falls rougher, now it’s a faster and as an assis- more puck movement game. It tant coach. changes your coaching tech- And then he nique.” became head Freeman is not sure how all the hockey new rules that the NHL are coach. enforcing are going to affect his Steve Freeman “I’m now in program at River Falls. He is my tenth year unaware if the new rules will Jen Dolen/Student Voice here,” Freeman said. ever even affect his players. The men’s hockey team practices on Tuesday afternoon at Hunt Arena. The Falcons take on conference foe UW-Superior on Freeman is very modest when Freeman has worked with Friday night and a greatly improved St. Scholastica on Saturday night. Both games begin at 7:05 p.m. describing himself, but picked a many great hockey players dur- few words to talk about his per- ing his career. He’s coached All- sonality. Americans and even a goal- “I’m honest, hard working, tender who went to training dedicated, devoted and trustwor- camp with the New York thy,” Freeman said. Rangers and stopped break- Slick homegot ahead early butser were unableiesBorgestad scoredfor for theFalconsalso scored. Goaltender Andy Freeman’s peers also think aways from Wayne Gretzky. Falcons prepare to to keep control of the game. Falcons. This loss was the first Scanlon also made 31 saves in very highly of him. “There have been oodles and The Falcons only led 1-0 after the Falcons suffered in confer- net. “He’s a great coach and a great oodles of good players who have take on conference foe the first period, despite dominat- ence play this season. “The weekend was disappoint- equalizer,” assistant coach Bob gone through this program,” ing in shots 18-9. On the following night, the ing. We didn’t play to our poten- Ritzer said. “He’s very well Freeman said. UW-Superior on Friday “We jumped ahead and then River Falls traveled to take on tial,” Freeman said. “But we respected. Everyone knows River Falls has certainly made Sarah Packingham they scored a couple of fluke St. Norbert. don’t have any time to worry Steve.” a name for itself in college hock- [email protected] goals,” senior Mike Salmela “It’s like the loss carried over about it, we have to work on our He hopes that being the head ey with the help of Freeman, but said. to Saturday night,” Salmela said. inconsistencies.” hockey coach doesn’t make him he knows it’s going to be getting The UW-River Falls men’s River Falls was unable to capi- “Norbert was a very strong team Freeman is right, the Falcons an intimating person to some, tougher and tougher as the years hockey team is fresh off a rough talize on their chances. that was really mad and fired up have a tough weekend coming and he hasn’t seen that as a prob- go on. It’s going to be difficult weekend on the road. “Friday night started out fast, from a previous game.” up Dec. 9 and 10. The Falcons lem yet. with the private schools gaining The Falcons traveled to we should have blown the game Even though St. Norbert is a take on conference foe UW- “I enjoy being involved with more access to international Chicago for a game against Lake open,” Freeman said. “We gave top ranked team, the Falcons Superior on Friday and St. the student body,” Freeman said. players. Forest last Friday, and had some- up some easy goals.” tried their best to skate with Scholastica on Saturday night. Freeman teaches physical edu- Freeman thoroughly enjoys his what of a difficult time. They In the second period Lake them all night. “I think we’re going to be mad cation labs here at the University position here at River Falls and traveled to Green Bay the next Forest got the tying goal and the The game belonged to anybody and fired up this weekend,” which allows him to meet many has had other opportunities to be day for St. Norbert, one of the go ahead goal, and the Falcons after the first two periods. Salmela said. students and inform them about an assistant at Div. I schools, but nations top teams. fought back to tie before the “It was a 3-2 game in the Falcon fans are in for a treat games in hopes to draw fan sup- has chosen to stay here. “It was probably the roughest period ended. third,” Freeman said. “Then we with these two teams coming in port. “It’s a good place, a good uni- weekend of the season,” head Early in the period, Lake took a couple of penalties and to town. As the program has grown so versity, an easy sell for recruit- coach Steve Freeman said. Forest tied the go ahead goal they scored and it was 4-2.” The Superior Yellowjackets are has the fan support Freeman ing, and we’re always competi- “There was a lot of bus time and once again, and the Falcons were St. Norbert eventually scored rough and physical according to said. Falcon hockey has always tive and in the hunt,” Freeman travel, and problems with incon- never able to catch up, despite again and the Falcons lost a Freeman. had a following, but it has grown said. sistencies.” pulling goaltender AJ Bucchino tough game 5-2. Hansberry “They’re one of our chief rival- substantially in the past three or Ritzer believes the Falcon pro- On Friday night, against Lake with 40 seconds left in the game. scored his second goal in as four years. gram to have a very long legacy. Forest, the Falcons came out and Derek Hansberry and Patrick many nights and Aaron Venasky See Men’s hockey page 7 All throughout his career as “We didn’t invent this pro- head coach, he’s had assistant gram,” Ritzer said. “There has Bob Ritzer by his side. Freeman always been a rich tradition of and Ritzer have been friends for winning and there always has close to 20 years. been. It’s a big responsibility for College, pro sports get exciting “He’s extremely personable,” us to maintain that. Steve is very Freeman said. “I knew he was respected for that. Everyone games. After Dec. 17, which is one I have been waiting for. I think the Falcons will be outgoing and he’d do great at knows him and he maintains the the Saturday before finals week, Since I’m a Duluth native see- quite hungry after such a rough recruiting, and he’s done a tradition.” there are no games until after ing UW-Superior and St. weekend against Lake Forest tremendous job. He’s the outgo- Almost at the holiday break, the holidays. Scholastica come to town is one and St. Norbert. ing one and I’m kind of the Freeman seems pleased with Sarah The men’s basketball team has of my favorite hockey weekends After this weekend I’ll proba- introvert.” where his team is at. The season Packingham already been to Hawaii and of the season. This weekend I bly have no voice left for the The two really seem to compli- thus far is kind of like a roller back this season. They also would like to see nothing more hockey game against Hamline ment each other well, and really coaster. He hopes to see his team defeated conference foe UW- than to watch my hometown University on Wednesday. are helping make River Falls a mature as the season goes on. He Superior at home and play host teams get roughed up a little bit. The state of Wisconsin has big hockey name. considers his team a very young to UW-Platteville this weekend. Superior is always a top team something to be proud of this “He’s a great guy to work team with loves of talent and The women’s basketball team in the Div. III hockey world and holiday season in the athletic with,” Ritzer said. “He’s a tire- opportunity. ith the semester’s last has traveled around a lot and the Falcons will have to be on world, even if its not the Green less hockey guy. He’s a blood “I feel very lucky to have been Wissue of the Student Voice that won’t change this weekend the top of their game come Bay Packers football team. The and guts guy.” involved and contribute to this upon us, there are a few things I when they travel to UW- Friday night. University of Wisconsin At the moment Freeman’s life program,” Freeman said. “It’s an have to say before we get all Platteville and Winona State. While St. Scholastica on the Badgers men’s hockey team is is pretty booked with hockey, honor to be part of this rich tra- wrapped up in the holiday sea- The women’s hockey team other hand is turning heads this on a 14-game unbeaten streak, started off fast, and has contin- season. I know when I went including a weekend sweep but he does have other interests dition of success. Every year is a son. ued to play consistently up until home for Thanksgiving seeing against the Minnesota Golden besides the game of hockey. new challenge.” It’s already been quite an now. And this weekend they their scores in the newspaper Gophers on the road. The “I’m pretty consumed with eventful season for many of our Freeman’s team will be in travel to take on Finlandia came as quite a shock. So Badgers are currently ranked hockey, but I also like fishing action this weekend at Hunt UW-River Falls athletics. And in this next week there are University. Saturday night should be quite a and hunting. I don’t have time Arena. These are games that But now, this weekend is the game as well. for such things during the sea- shouldn’t be missed. going to be some action packed See Packingham page 7

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December 9, 2005 SPORTS Student Voice 7 SPORTS WRAP Both swim teams take sixth in Appleton The UW-River Falls women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams traveled to Appleton, Wisconsin over the weekend for the A stride ahead of the“I knew I restwas going to be here Lawrence Invitational. Both teams took sixth place in the two-day for five years, I chose hockey event, with the women accumulating 291 points and the men scor- because I knew I could take a ing 254 points. break from running and it Freshman Danielle Mandich placed third in the 100 yard wouldn’t hurt.” Yaeger said. freestyle race, clocking in at 55.39, and placed second in the 50 The decision worked out very yard freestyle in 25.16. Freshman Sara Cannady also performed well for Yaeger. In her senior well for the Falcons, placing fourth in the 200 yard breaststroke season of hockey in 2004-05 she with a time of 2:34.34. earned All-NCHA for the fourth For the men’s team, Senior Ryan Smaagard finished fourth in the consecutive season. 50 yard freestyle with a time of 22.44. Freshman Matt Banz This year Yaeger focused on placed eight in the 100 yard butterfly in 56.78. cross-country and became the Although neither team placed well, it was a great meet for indi- first UW-RF cross country run- viduals. ner to make it to nationals since “We went in and we weren’t thinking in terms of team place.” 1981. coach Bill Henderson said. Reaching nationals was not a The Falcons showed a great deal of improvement, with 90 per- walk in the park for Yaeger. cent clocking in season bests and a quarter of the swimmers get- At the beginning of the season ting their lifetime best times. she “got hit by a kid on a bike” “I’m really, really pleased with the effort.” coach Henderson and later rolled her ankle at the said. alumni meet. Yaeger thought Up next for the Falcon swim teams, UW-RF will host Hamline that these misfortunes would be on December 16 at 6 p.m. a set back, but said “it really Women Cannady, 100 yd breaststroke - 1:10.93. wasn’t.” December 2 & 3 results Men When Yaeger competed in the Lawrence Invitational December 2 & 3 results UW-Green Bay 1,113; UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay 1,113; UW-Whitewater regions she knew that she was 678; UW-Whitewater 580; UW-Oshkosh 664, UW-Eau Claire; Lawrence 461; UW- on the bubble, but was unsure if 513; Lawrence 335; UW-River Falls 291; Oshkosh 316; UW-River Falls 354; Ripon she had made it to nationals. She Ripon 138; Beloit 78; UW-Stevens Point 194; Beloit 82; UW-Stevens Point 48 had to wait for 20 minutes until 72. UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) she found out that she had made UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) 4. Smaagard, 50 yd freestyle - 22.44; 8. it. In the regions Yaeger ran her 3 . Mandich, 100 yd freestyle - 55.39; 4. Banz, 100 yd butterfly - 56.78; 11. best six-kilometer race of her Cannady, 200 yd breaststroke - 2:34.34; Brudzinski, 200 yd breaststroke - 2.Mandich, 50 yd freestyle - 2:46.91; 3. 2:34.43. career and broke her own school record, finishing in 21:59, break- Men’s basketball defeats UW-Superior ing her previous record by 26 seconds. The UW-River Falls men’s basketball team started out confer- Yaeger’s success can be attrib- ence play with a 61-55 win last week on Wednesday against UW- uted to her competitiveness as Superior in River Falls. Kirsten Farrar/Student Voice well as her decision to focus on It was a slow start for the Falcons, not scoring until just over four Marlene Yaeger shows off some of her awards from her cross country career at River Falls. one sport at a time. minutes into the first half, when Ryan Zylstra sank a free throw. She woke up and ran in a cross- “I think she’s made a “By focusing on one thing, she Seven minutes later, the Falcons were leading 19-18, thanks in Marlene Yaeger runsin country event, placing 11th out was a better hockey player and part to two threes from Alex Maas. The first half ended with a of more than 90 competitors. good decision, she’s a cross country runner.” Cross Falcon 28-24 lead. Nationals for Falcons After the race she jumped in her very talented Country coach Don Glover said. The second half started out similar to the first, with the Andrew Sinykin car and drove back to River Falls “I think she made a good deci- to shutout Gustavus. Yellowjackets going on an 11-2 run. The Falcons answered with [email protected] athlete.” sion, she’s a very talented athlete a run of their own. The game was close, until Hoeg scored six Yaeger’s successful weekend Don Glover, in both sports.” consecutive points to pull away. In one weekend in 2002 three years ago can be attributed Yaeger’s competitive nature Eric Kossoris had 20 points on 7-14 shooting from the field and Marlene Yaeger won two games to her competitive attitude. cross country coach was another driving force in her led all Falcons with six rebounds. Hoeg had 18 points, shooting behind the net for the UW-River “She’s hardcore about every- success this year. 6-16 from the field. He also contributed four rebounds, three Falls women’s hockey team, thing,” three-year hockey team- practice from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. “I really learned to give it my assists and a game high four steals. including a shutout of Gustavus mate Leah Baron said. “There in the afternoon and then quickly all this year.” Yaeger said. “If The Falcons looked to continue their undefeated WIAC record Adolphus. She was awarded the are only a handful of people that get to hockey practice from 5 to you want to be a good cross against UW-Stevens Point last Saturday, but came up short in a player of the week award for the could pull that (the weekend in 7 p.m. in the evening. country runner it’s going to hurt 74-53 loss. hockey team. 2002) off,” Despite the difficult schedule when you run a race.” Leading the Falcons was Hoeg with 14 points and eight This accomplishment would Yaeger didn’t have many situa- that Yaeger had to keep up, she At nationals Yaeger finished rebounds. Mark James scored nine points, and Scott Kelly and satisfy most athletes, but Yaeger tions like this when she partici- was successful in both sports. 63rd out of more than 250 com- Kossoris each had eight. was able to accomplish even pated in hockey and cross-coun- “You could never tell that she petitors, she ran the race in The Falcons will host Platteville on Dec. 10, with tip off set for more. try, but competing in two sports was playing both sports.” Baron 23:30. 7 p.m. After playing in goal on a simultaneously did take a toll on said. In the end Yaeger made it to December 3 results Beamish 24-5-2-2; Bouche 0-0-0-0; Friday, Yaeger made about a her. In 2004 Yaeger decided that nationals in two sports, some- UW-River Falls 20 33 — 53 Wotachek 0-1-0-0; Awe 2-1-1-0. five-hour drive to Platteville, “It was really difficult,” Yaeger she was going to focus solely on thing that Baron considers, UW-Stevens Point 34 40 — 74 December 7 results Wis. She arrived at about 3 a.m. said. hockey for a year and than sole- UW-River Falls 38 18 — 56 “pretty amazing.” Visitor (pts-rebs-assist-steals) UW-Eau Claire 24 33 — 57 and slept for about five hours. She would go to cross-country ly on cross-country in 2005. Hoeg 14-8-1-0; Kelly 10-1-1-0; Zylstra 2-0- 1-0; Thompson 7-3-5-0; James 9-4-0-2; Visitor (pts-rebs-assist-steals) Olson 0-0-0-0; Kossoris 12-3-1-0; Cowley Thompson 5-0-8-2; James 0-7-2-0; Hoeg 0-0-0-0; Glaeser 2-0-0-0; Hall 0-0-0-0; 27-6-2-1; Kelly 5-2-4-0; Rondeau 10-7-0-0; Elling 0-1-0-0; Pearson 3-0-1-1; Rondeau Kossoris 15-1-0-1; Hall 0-2-0-0; Pearson0- Men’s hockey: Packingham: 2-0-0-0. 1-1-1; Maas 12-1-0-1; Zylstra 0-0-0-0. Try to climb back into Wraps up for holidays from page 6 Home (pts-rebs-assist-steals) Home (pts-rebs-assist-steals) Johnson at the helm. Now the K rull 24-8-4-1; Bauer 14-3-2-1; R yan 14-2-4-2; Ottney 9-4-3-3; Bardon 26- conference competition in weekend games Vikings just have to compete Grusczynski 4-1-1-0; Hicklin 4-1-6-0; 3-4-1; Riley 9-1-1-0; Beyer 7-2-0-0; from page 6 players who play up front. This first in the nation in Div. I. with the surprising Chicago Rortvedt 4-3-0-0; El-Amin 9-1-1-3; Kuchta Holewinski 0-0-0-1; Meier 0-0-0-0; Furton But there is a lot is a lot going 0-0-0-0; Hirsch 0-0-0-0; Doyle 0-0-0-0; 0-1-1-0; Vetterkind 4-3-1-1; Birkel 2-4-0-1. year’s seniors are goaltenders Bears. So us Vikings fans Jackson 3-0-0-0; Krautkramer 0-1-0-1; ries, these are huge points this Andy Scanlon and Dan on in the sporting world besides shouldn’t lose faith just yet. I weekend,” Freeman said. “And Meneghin, defensemen Mike the Falcons and the Badgers. mean after all, we did beat the Women’s basketball take first WIAC loss Scholastica is a much improved Salmela and Nate Hansen who There is a lot happening profes- Packers twice. team; they got a lot of interna- plays both defense and forward sionally too. The Minnesota Wild season UW-River Falls women’s basketball team won their WIAC tional students and turned their for the Falcons. So even though the Packers has been full of ups and downs. opener last Wednesday 70-53 at Superior.During the first half, the program around.” Unfortunately for the Falcons, have been having a tough sea- The inconsistencies have not Falcons shot 40.7 percent from the field, making 11 of 27 shots, The team is hoping to come out they will have to play without son for all you Wisconsinites, worried me too much yet. The including five three-pointers. The Yellowjackets shot 44 percent strong in both games this week- captain Jared Sailer, who injured the Vikings started off slow, but Wild will never lose my sup- on 11 of 25 shooting from the field. The score was 29-28 at the end and not let up at all. his knee in last Saturday’s game have turned it around. port. I waited years for half. “I think we’ll bounce back,” against St. Norbert. He is The Minnesota Vikings are Minnesota to get this team, and The Falcon shooting saw some improvement in the second half, Freeman said. “Young teams expected to be out until the first starting to gain my support once they will always be my team. making 10 out of 22 shots for 45.5 percent. Their free throw have to learn how to overcome of the year. again. I’m not going to lie, but I So in conclusion, go home, shooting was impressive, sinking 17-20 free throws in clutch sit- obstacles.” Both games this weekend take did lose my faith for awhile. spend time with family and I’m sorry it took the loss of uations. The Falcons outscored Superior 41-25 in the second half. This team is very young, and place at Hunt Arena this week- friends, watch some sports, play Daunte Culpepper to turn this Junior Melanie Preiner had a team high 20 points, four steals and has only four seniors. They will end, and begin at 7:05. The a game of pickup hockey and team around, but I’m happy this three assists. Senior Miranda Biteler had 13 points and three lose two goaltenders and two Falcons expect a good crowd. eat lots of homemade treats. assists. turnaround happened. Brad Keep an eye on ESPN and have The Falcons lost their first WIAC game against a tough UW- December 3 results Johnson has been playing a happy holiday season every- Stevens Point team, with a score of 71-60 Saturday afternoon in UW-River Falls 0 1 1 — 2 December 2 results extremely well for the Vikings one. I hope to catch all of you St. Norbert 2 1 2 — 5 UW-River Falls 1 1 0 — 2 Stevens Point. as of late. again in 2006. Lake Forest 0 2 1 — 3 I believe the team is 5-0 with The first half was competitive, with the Falcons getting to with- First period in two with six minutes left. But the Pointers ended the half on an 0 1:11 StN - Hughes (Forrester, Carbery) First period 08:58 StN - Carberry (Peterson, Sleep) 09:55 RF - Hansberry (Norman, eight to four run, making the score 32-26 at the half. Second period Borgestad) The Pointers came out strong after halftime, nailing a three on 04:06 StN - Forrester (Carbery, Derton) Second period their first possession to turn a six point lead into a nine point lead. 14:55 RF - Venasky (Tiberio, N. Hansen) 00:54 LF - Forsyth (Lafevor) STANDINGS Third period UW-Superior(1-4) 0 3 The Falcons never got closer than eight points and ended up los- 02:58 LF - Wilson (unassisted) Men’s Basketball 01:25 RF - Hansberry (Dahl, Salmela) 06:20 RF - Borgestad (Norman, Salmela) WIAC Standings W L ing by 11. 04:01 StN - Wing (Toneys, Cote) Third period UW-Stout(6-1) 2 0 Men’s Hockey 14:07 StN - Derton (Gow, Mitchell) 03:03 LF - Melbourne (Tobias) Preiner led the Falcons with 15 points, five assists and five UW-Whitewater(4-2) 2 0 NCHA Standings W L T UW-Lacrosse(7-1) 2 1 St. Norbert (9-2-2) 3 1 2 rebounds. Juniors Krista Cordes and Traci Reimann had 13 Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) UW-Stevens Point(4-2) 2 1 UW-Stout (7-5-0) 3 1 0 points. RF - Scanlon 60:00-36-31. RF - Bucchino 59:20-25-22. UW-Oshkosh(3-2) 1 1 UW-Stevens Point (6-5-0) 3 3 0 StN - Jones 60:00-18-16. LF - Campbell 60:00-38-36. The Falcons will next travel to Platteville. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. UW-Eau Claire(4-3) 1 2 Lake Forest (6-7-0) 330 on Saturday. UW-River Falls(1-6) 1 1 UW-Superior (7-3-1) 2 1 1 UW-Platteville(4-4) 0 1 St. Scholastica (6-4-0) 2 20 December 7 results December 3 results UW-Superior(3-3) 0 3 UW-River Falls (5-3-2) 2 2 0 UW-Eau Claire 28 33 — 61 UW-River Falls 26 34 — 60 Women’s hockey: UW-Eau Claire (0-9-3) 0 5 1 UW-River Falls 31 41 — 72 UW-Stevens Point 32 39 — 71 Eying victories Women’s Basketball from page 6 UW-River Falls 0 0 1 — 1 UW-Eau Claire (pts-rebs-assist-steals) UW-River Falls (pts-rebs-assist-steals) UW-River Falls 0 0 1 — 1 WIAC Standings W L Women’s Hockey Mueggenborg 12-2-3-2; Hakanson 6-3-0- Cordes 15-5-0-1; Lindman 0-5-0-0; UW-Lacrosse(8-0) 3 0 NCHA Standings W L T First period 0; Van Drasek 4-3-0-2; Burns 17-7-0-0; Reimann 13-6-2-3; Biteler 15-3-3-2; Preiner “We are ready for Finlandia,” UW-Oshkosh(6-1) 2 0 Lake Forest(8-1-0) 2 00 Becker 2-7-6-1; Foschi 0-1-3-1; Emerson 17-5-5-3; Nakaike 0-0-0-0; Sorenson 1-2- 15:01 SP - Lewandowski (unassisted) UW-Stout(5-2) 2 1 UW-River Falls(5-1-1) 2 0 0 Paulson said. “I believe we can Second period 10-1-2-0; Zenner 0-0-1-0; Arciszewski 0-0- 1-1; Benitz 5-2-0-1; Speckel 0-0-0-0; C. UW-Stevens Point(6-3) 2 1 UW-Superior(4-1-1) 0 1 1 0-0; Hakanson 15-3-0-0; Charboneau 0-0- Hunstock 2-2-0-0; Kauth 2-0-0-0; M. beat them both times if we work 18:55 SP - Darud (Grossman, Bulger) UW-River Falls(4-4) 2 1 UW-Stevens Point(4-1-1) 1 0 1 Third period 0-0; Anderson 9-2-0-2. Hunstock 0-3-1-0. hard and outplay them.” UW-Platteville(4-4) 1 1 UW-Eau Claire(2-5-0) 0 2 0 UW-Stevens Point (pts-rebs-assist-steals) The Falcons play at Finlandia 01:41 SP - Bulger (Hanson, Kellin) UW-Whitewater(3-3) 0 2 Finlandia(6-3-1) 0 2 0 UW-River Falls (pts-rebs-assist-steals) Baker 7-6-1-1; Lechault 9-5-0-1; Schultz 16:58 RF - Hurley (Halseth) UW-Eau Claire(3-5) 0 3 Biteler 15-4-6-0; Preiner 26-2-4-3; 17-6-9-3; Houghton 18-10-2-0; Neuenfeldt on Dec. 10, and Dec. 11. Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) For complete stats check out UW-RF Sports Information Web Reimann 8-9-4-3; Cordes 10-7-2-0; 12-0-2-2; Windt 1-1-1-1; Hagen 0-0-0-0; site at www.uwrf.edu/sports Lindman 13-5-1-1; Nakaike 0-0-1-0; Pepper 6-2-0-0; Nelson 0-0-0-0; Berry 0-0- SP - Statz 60:00-29-28. RF - Grafstrom 19:10-3-2; Lindner 40:00- Sorenson 2-1-0-0; Benitz 11-6-2-1; C. 1-0; Pehler 0-0-0-0; Kranz 3-1-0-1; Heuer December 3 results 15-13. Hunstock 5-0-0-0. 8-2-1-0. UW-Stevens Point 1 0 0 — 1 UW-River Falls 1 1 0 — 2

First period 15:06 RF - Wallace (Halseth) Sports Wrap 17:34 SP - Daggit (Truckey) Don’t forget to turn in your applications to work for Second period 11:03 RF - Dahle (Halseth) Third period the Student Voice! Pick up one outside of room 304 compiled by Cassie No scoring Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) North Hall or get one off the Internet. SP - Statz 58:26-28-26.. Rodgers RF - Lindner 60:00-17-16. December 2 results Applications are due Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. UW-Stevens Point 1 1 1 — 3

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Student Voice 8 NEWS December 9, 2005 Sleep deprivation problem for students, faculty Nicholas Welsh “You need a balance for fun and relax- for a person to have less than six and be ation,” Reilly-Myklebust said. As for fully rested. [email protected] sleep disorders like narcolepsy, Reilly- “A chronic issue for college students Sleep deprivation has become a part Myklebust said they are rare. and people is they don’t always come of college life at UW-River Falls. At Last April, the River Falls Area in,” continued Zimmerman. He said times it may seem like there is never Hospital opened its new Sleep Center, a people can suffer from “increased enough time in the day to accomplish place where people suffering from headaches, affected mood ... feel everything, no matter how well a person sleeping disorders are monitored under depressed or angry.” is able to juggle school and work while continuous observation. Common He suggested having a normal sleep trying to have a social life. patients include those who suffer from schedule. It’s also helpful to keep the Director of Student Health Services obstructive sleep apnea, a condition bedroom dark and quiet. Alice Reilly-Myklebust said it affects where a person stops breathing while Three weeks ago, Student Health everyone, both students and faculty sleeping. Services posted a notice pertaining to members. Michelle Lipps, a sleep technician at sleep deprivation. Titled ‘Burning the “It’s a societal problem,” Reilly- the Sleep Center said it is not a place for Midnight Oil?’ the flyer said, Myklebust said. She pointed out that it students to crash for a few hours. The “Americans may get two and a half to has become all too common in America. center conducts studies concerning why three hours less sleep per day than our Reilly-Myklebust said people who people are sleep-deprived and as Lipps bodies were designed to have.” only have five to six hours of sleep are said, are “not going into that deep sleep Tips are also given so readers can feel often viewed as efficient and often cycle.” more rested during the day. For exam- praised, whereas someone who sleeps Dan Zimmerman, a physician who has ple, afternoon naps should only last up 10 or 11 hours is seen as lazy. worked at the River Falls Medical to 30 minutes. Less will make a person Oftentimes people will even skip well- Clinic for the past 10 years, has had feel refreshed, but more can make a per- earned vacation time just to catch up at experience with both children and son feel drowsy. the office, exchanging the vacation for a adults who have experienced sleep It also says to allow plenty of bright bonus in their next paycheck. deprivation. He said he has an average sunlight exposure first thing in the Health Education Coordinator Keven of three to four patients a month who morning. If you are unable to fall Syverson said different people have dif- suffer from sleep deprivation. asleep, do something interesting or pro- ferent sleep requirements. Some people Zimmerman said a main reason why ductive until you feel sleepy. Regular need an average of nine hours, while people are sleep deprived is because exercise helps and avoid drinking caf- some are good with only seven. He sug- people often lead busy lives. feine late in the afternoon or evening. gested to write down how many days “Well, sleep is a health issue and it Many people may not know this but per week you feel rested, including the will only get worse if you don’t pay sleep deprivation can also pose a risk to amount of sleep achieved. attention to your sleep,” Zimmerman other people, especially when it The American College Health said. “People can cut a little here and involves driving. Association, who conducted the there, but over time it can be damaging. Otto said a coworker was killed while National College Health Assessment, [People] may not even realize it.” on a date because her date fell asleep at found only 44 percent of UW-RF stu- As for why this has become so com- the wheel. dents said they had enough sleep and mon, Zimmerman answered, “It’s easier The vehicle crashed into a tree, a few felt rested in the past week compared to to cut sleep than a job or school or houses away from her home. the national average at 50.9 percent. friends.” Syverson said this isn’t healthy. “It’s probably more common with “It’s like nutrition,” Syverson said. high school because the way it’s struc- Some sleepworthy tips “Sure, you won’t eat everything in one tured,” Zimmerman said. “College stu- • Regular daily arousal times day, but over time you should eat the dents have more freedom and flexibility • Steady amount of exercise right foods.” when it comes to their classes.” • Don’t drink caffeine at night Student Health Nurse Lori Otto said Zimmerman explained that the aver- Neng Yang/Student Voice Graphic depriving the human body of sleep low- age number of hours of sleep a person • Eat a light bedtime snack Late-night cram sessions and numerous end-of-semester projects can keep ers the immune system as well as pro- should have each night is somewhere • Avoid loud environments many students from getting the right amount of sleep. Doctors suggest a ductivity. between seven to nine hours. It’s rare regular sleep schedule between seven and nine hours a night.

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December 9, 2005 NEWS Student Voice 9 will go to the Blow Hole and their last day on the island will their dance will be blessed by the be performed at the blow hole, elders. It is something that has and followed by a ho’ike, a been done for centuries, she said. blessing, from Pedrina to “Blow Hole is a key area approve of their performance. because the students will chant “During our time in Hawaii, over the ocean waves, and, by we’ll be taking classes and doing this, it will strengthen the showing what we’ve learned voice but also receiving the spir- through our dance,” Gusa said. itual surroundings of what the “It’ll be really fun to present our chants are being taught for,” dance in the spring here in River Bierbrauer said. “The Blow Hole Falls.” is found on the ocean shore, and On Dec. 6 and 13 from 7:30 to it’s made up of volcanic rock. 10 p.m., the dance theatre is When the waves hit it, it is blown sponsoring an open Hawaiian upward.” Hula Night, Zhe said. Everyone The elders, who are respected is invited to watch the rehearsal, and highly looked upon in the ask questions and even partici- culture, will give the students an pate in learning basic hula. overview of the Hawaiian lan- The fundraiser event is to help guage, Zhe said. raise money for the immersion “The elders play an important program. role in Hawaiian society,” The dance theatre’s Hula piece Bierbrauer said. “They are the has been accepted by the keepers and the teachers of the University of Iowa’s American past. They hand down each of College Dance Festival, Zhe the culture, chants and the said. ancient style of the Hulas.” “We have the opportunity to On the third day, the students represent UW-River Falls with will go into the mountains and our performance,” Zhe said. pick Laua’e, different kinds of The timing could not have been Hawaiian flowers, for making more perfect for the dance the- their leis. atre, Zhe said. The festival is in “This is a wonderful opportuni- March and it is right after the ty for us to learn authentic students have perfected their Kirsten Farrar/Student Voice Hawaiian dances,” Blomberg Hula dance by the blessing of Members of the dance theatre work out dance moves together with partners in preparation for their annual concert in the said. “This is a great chance for Pedrina. spring. Over J-Term, members of dance theatre will travel to Hawaii to gain cultural knowledge for their Hawaiian dances. us to bring the culture to people “The members of the dance who have never been to Hawaii theatre are emerging them- or don’t know a lot about the cul- selves,” Zhe said. “They really ture for our spring concert.” are artists learning from this cul- The fourth day will comprise ture.” the history lesson of the genealo- Zhe asked a very interesting RFShalenadancer Brandt ty in Octobers from Richw Pedrina,arschool,m travel withup a rental van wintthe winter break, eras the same gy of the Ali’i, the royal family question as to why the Dance who is a teacher at the school. and a car Pedrina is offering. time as his break at the school in of Hawaii. Then, they will visit Theatre is learning the perfor- [email protected] A former member of the dance Students will have to bring along Hawaii. the royal palace. mance of Hula, “How often do The UW-River Falls Dance theatre had the connection extra money for souvenirs and The dance theatre has nine stu- Each day they will practice you see Hula dances in the Theatre is participating in a through Pedrina from Todd food. dents attending the program, Zhe their Hula dance. On the final Midwest?” Hawaiian immersion program at Bierbrauer, who is an instructor “This trip is unique because said. Many of the students are day, a pa’ina, a celebration, of the Hula ‘O Napunaheleonapu, a and owner of the Hula School of we’re not going to Hawaii to sit members of the dance theatre school on the island of Oahu, the North Star in Minneapolis, on the beach,” said Kurt and some are even dance educa- Jan. 11-15. Minn., Zhe said. Bierbrauer is a Blomberg, a 20-year-old junior tion minors with various differ- “Dance is the best way to learn student of Pedrina, as well. with a health and human perfor- ent majors. about these cultures,” said Karla The students practice every mance major and a dance educa- “Dance theatre has become my Zhe, director of the UW-RF Tuesday night with Bierbrauer. tion minor. “We’re going there to passion,” said Brooke Gusa, an Dance Theatre. “In every cul- “The students were so over- learn about the Hawaiian culture 18-year-old freshman with an ture, there has been dance since whelmed by Rich’s expertise,” and see things I would never get undecided major. “It’s going to the beginning of time that tells Zhe said. to see if I went with my family or be an experience we’ll never for- their story.” The idea of having him teach friends.” get.” The purpose of this cultural the students in Hawaii was the At first, Zhe said the program While in Hawaii the students immersion experience is to have whole point to show them cultur- was going to be over spring will encounter some of the most the students gain the knowledge ally the true techniques of the break, but it was just a week sacred aspects of the culture, Zhe of the traditional Hawaiian val- Hula dance. before the concert where the stu- said. 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Student Voice 10 ETCETERA December 9, 2005 YYAAYY BIRD DROPPINGS OR NNAAYY UW-RF to change curriculum The item that follows is meant to be a To the last issue parody and not to be taken seriously. of the Voice for AJ Oscarson the semester! [email protected] In an effort to increase attendance, UW-River Falls has instituted an MTV curriculum, according to University officials. The classes will be in place for the up-coming Spring semester. To finals after Carson Daly has been hired as the new Chancellor as part of the change. graduation. "All the classes will be related back to MTV," Daly said. "Hopefully, it wont suck as bad as that crappy show I have on NBC." Daly is said to have classes like Laguna Beach 101, How to Get a Date on 'Next,' and The Intricacies of TRL. FFaallccoonn FFaavvoorriitteess "All these changes surprise me considering the Patty Ford immense tool that he is," said Chair of the I Care Too Much About Academics Club, Brainy Assistant Athletic Director, McJackass. "I intend on fighting this the whole Head Volleyball Coach way." ord has been working at And she will, too, said a student that sits next to FUW-River Falls for the her class. "She never shuts up," the student said. past 14 years. The past five Still, Daly argues this is a good plan. years she has added more to New majors will be put in a place that focuses her plate by becoming the around MTV and the crap they affiliate them- assistant athletic director. selves with. She also teaches some of the Students can now major in the movies that suck. Jen Dolen/Student Voice health and human performance (HHP) classes. Currently the choices are 'Napolean Dynamite,' New chancelor avoids photograph in lieu of a bad hair day without a stylist to fix his hair. Ford has experience as a teacher because she 'Perfect Score,' and 'Summer Catch.' of agriculture. We should all be vegans anyway," Don't put any of those non-photogenic sick kids previously taught physical education at a high As part of the new set of majors, the entire theart Kristen from Laguna said. "Cows are just gross they adopt anywhere near the paper." school in Fargo, N.D., before coming to UW-RF. department has been replaced with MTV movie and icky anyway." Of all the changes that are taking place the alum- In her high school years, she never actually stars and tweeny favorites. She said the department will change from icky ni are not pleased for fears of the campus turning played organized volleyball, but instead stuck to Real World All Stars will be teaching classes cows to how to accessorize the BMW your daddy into one big reality show. basketball. about safe sex, alcohol control and living with bought you. She said the course load is "really dif- "I am with that McJackass kid who never shuts “You don’t have to be a player to be a good your dorm roommates. ficult. Like, there might totally be homework and up, I just don't think Carson can pull it off," said coach,” said Ford. Hillary Duff and Freddie Prinz Jr. will be co- stuff." one alumnus. Ford said that she enjoys the interaction with teaching a class on good acting in a B-rate movie. Gideon Yago from MTV News will be taking Daly responded quickly on his NBC show, but students whether it is spent teaching, coaching Agriculture students are said to be taking the over the journalism department. no one was watching so he released a statement or administrating. But doing all these things biggest hit during the change. The Ag department "Your news has to be sexier and less about the that read, "True, I may not be able to run a cam- doesn’t allow for much else. is now headed up by Kristen from Laguna Beach. actual content," Yago said. "Your paper would get pus, but do any of the other Chancellors have hair Spending time with family and traveling are "With MTV being from New York and on the more readers if there was just a huge picture of like this? Alright then, shut up." some things that she enjoys doing in her free west coast, we don't really understand the purpose Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the front page. time.

CCaammppuuss CCaalleennddaarr Graduation goodbyes? DDuu jjoouurr Friday, December 9 3:30 p.m. - Senior Reading “‘Brokeback Mountain’,” he “You’re here because you’re my The Student Reading Series is proud to present scoffed. main gay and don’t you forget it,” I Polar Bear a Senior Reading. Seniors graduating in Ingredients: “What’s with the sudden hair replied. 3 oz Vodka December will read their creative efforts. change?” I questioned. “You’ve Later that evening, I stopped fight- Fee: Free 1/2 - 1 oz Blue Curacao Jon always loved your hair. It’s your ing fate and talked to The Russian. 7-Up or Sprite Location: The Library Breezeway trademark like Elton John’s sunglass- “You know I graduate soon,” I told Mixing instructions: 6-9 p.m. - Something to Do! Majak es or Paris Hilton’s vagina.” him. Just blend with ice in a high- The Speech Department is sponsoring “I wish you’d come to the MOA “Well prepare for hell then,” he ball glass. Something to Do, featuring free food, free pop, with me,” Owen said. “There are replied. “I’m a realist, not an opti- LIVE MUSIC and more! Two local bands, Silly more gays in The Buckle than an mist. That’s my downfall.” Rudolph the Red Nose Little Nothings and Hello Benjamin will be play- audience at ‘Rent.’” “Just that?” I playfully retorted. Reindeer ing. Hope to see you there! hen you’re in college and about “Well be wary of any spontaneous “I’m sending you a song,” he quick- Ingredients: Fee: FREE! Wto graduate, your life can be dance numbers,” I advised. “Unless ly snapped. 1 1/4 oz Light rum Location: Brandy's consumed with announcements and it it’s from ‘Newsies’, then I give you “He sent me Macy Gray’s I ‘Try’,” I 1 1/2 oz Lemon juice 7 p.m. - African Night all can be taxing unless you have my blessing.” bemoaned a few minutes later. “And 1/2 oz Grenadine This year the African American Alliance will be somebody who lives for it and I do - “Since you’re going back to La it could mean something or it could Ice cubes putting together UW-RF's first-ever African my mother. Crosse are you going back to The mean nothing.” Cranberry Juice Night. This program is our chance to educate the “I want to make it clear about the Russian?” Owen asked me, out of “Probably nothing,” Gavin assured 1 wedge Lemon River Falls community as well as ourselves on ground rules for this,” I told her over nowhere. “You two keep colliding me. Mixing instructions: the richness, beauties, misconceptions as well as brunch. “No speeches, no programs, together like it’s fate.” Saturday night, I went out with Mix the light rum, lemon juice, hardships of Africa. Our show will feature no brouhaha over this.” “It’s not fate just the gravitational some friends and ended up getting and grenadine. Add the cranber- dances, fashion shows, poetry, acting as well as “Of course not,” she said, averting pull of his sadism and my more drunk than one of President ry juice to taste. music. her eyes from me. masochism,” I replied. Bush’s twin daughters. After getting Fee: Free “I’m serious,” I said. “You put “Well nothing like a little S&M to home, I decided to send out some Ingredients:Holiday Cheer Location: Rodli- River Room together a Power Point presentation spice up a relationship,” Owen instant messages under the influence 1 bottle Champagne for my high school graduation. My Saturday, December 10 laughed. of one too many UV Lemonades and 1 can frozen Cranberry juice 9 a.m. - Poker Tournament life flashing before my eyes by way The status of my relationship with then promptly passed out. 1 Lime Dealers needed. Contact Dean Culpepper of Microsoft technology.” The Russian wasn’t the only thing in The next morning I awoke, the Mixing instructions: Fee: $10.00 “Okay no presentations,” she said. flux. smell of bar all around me, and saw Mix champagne and frozen Location: To be announced “Just some bonding with family.” “I’m scared the Cowboy and I are my computer was still on. I closed all cranberry juice (undeluted). You “Then there better be booze at this,” going to break up over break,” he of the instant message windows still may use non-alcoholic cham- Tuesday, December13 I suggested. “I bond better with a told me. “I’m working all these hours opened, most just filled with drunken pagne. Mix right before serving 8 p.m. A Holiday Brass Concert, under the buzz.” direction of Rick Gaynor, will be performed. and won’t get to visit him.” announcements of how wicked awe- to retain the bubbles. And from one announcement to “Are you scared that you’ll break up some I am. Location: Abbott Concert Hall, KFA another, my friend Owen called to tell Fee: Free or are you scared of a future of actual And then I stumbled on one last me all about his potential haircut that, happiness?” I replied. instant message window box, which The Student Voice does Wednesday, December 14 to him, was the biggest news ever. “I am a bad person,” he sighed. took me a second to figure out what I not condone underage 8 p.m. The UWRF Guitar Ensembles and “It’s going to be like Jake “You’re not a bad person,” I said. had written. But when I did, I let out drinking. If you are of Woodwind Ensembles Concert, directed by Gyllenhaal’s,” he said. “You do realize that I’m going to a shriek of horror. age and choose to Joseph Hagedorn and David Milne, will be per- “‘Bubble Boy’, ‘Jarhead’, or write about this.” “I love you Nikolai.” drink, please do so formed. ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Gyllenhaal?” I “Of course,” he smirked. “That’s I had drunkenly announced my love responsibly. Location: Abbott Concert Hall asked. what I’m here for.” for The Russian. Fee: Free Thursday, December 15 3 p.m. A Convocation Student Recital will be presented by UWRF music students. Location: Abbott Concert Hall Fee: Free 8 p.m. A UWRF Symphonic Wind Band Concert conducted by Craig Hara Location: Abbott Concert Hall Fee: Tickets available at the door; Adults $5, Seniors $3, all students $2, 5 and under free. Friday, December 16 7 p.m. The Final Exam Jam featuring the UW- River Falls Jazz Ensembles I & II, directed by David Milne. Location: Brandy's at the Student Center. Fee: Free Saturday, December 17 2 p.m.- Commencement Ceremony Location: Knowles Ongoing Events: December 2-14 Monday-Friday 9-5, 7-9, Sunday 2-4 Annual Scholarship Sale The Art Department presents the Annual Scholarship Sale in Gallery 101, Kleinpell Fine Arts. December 8-10, 15-17 7:30 p.m. - Seascape Seascape uses the idea of Evolution (in this case the surprising appearance of a couple of very advanced lizards) to examine the “small e” evo- lution that all of us are facing. Fee: Adults $7, students/seniors $4. Location: Blanche Davis Theatre, KFA

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December 9, 2005 ETCETERA Student Voice 11

Holiday Nengw Yang,i sGraphich Artistes “I wish my real job will pay as much as the Student Voice does.”

Rachel Gaynor, Offbeat Editor “I wish for someone to kiss for real; not Eric...”

Eric Ebert, Editor “I wish girls didn’t pay to kiss me.”

Anne Cloeter, Viewpoints Editor “I wish for a piece of mistletoe, and Christmas socks.”

AJ Oscarson, Assistant Editor “I wish to get my mind out of the trash!”

Sarah Packingham, Sports Editor Brian Hogensen, Proofreader “I wish I wouldn’t get beat up by 12-year- “I wish for legal public urination.” olds. Oh yeah, and for whirled peas.” Katie Bild, General Manager Kirsten Farrar, Assistant Photo Editor “I wish Ron Jeremy would just “I wish I wouldn’t have to resort to vio- come find me already!” lence when my staff members pick on me.”

Cassie Rodgers, Assistant Sports Editor “I wish for Frizz-ease.”

Hans Hage, Columnist “I wish for ketchup.”

Jen Dolen, Photo Editor “I wish I were drinking something stronger than water!”

Chris Rogers, Cartoonist “I wish for no more hat hair.”

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December 9, 2005 FEATURE Student Voice 12

Hip-hopKeighla Schmidt jumps into RF music scene [email protected] UW-River Falls is sometimes called “Moo-U” because people think UW-RF is all about agriculture. They’ve been misled. Not only is the hip-hop scene growing with concerts and local groups, but a record label has been established in River Falls by UW-RF students. Mekha El-Shadi Jones came to UW-RF last January; he quickly realized there was “not really a big hip-hop scene in River Falls.” Growing up near Detroit, Mich. it was a big change for him. El-Shadi had to travel to a Minneapolis restaurant to find a hip-hop outlet at its weekly open mike hip-hop sessions. It wasn’t until, through his bathroom wall, he heard someone else blaring hip-hop music that El-Shadi knew anyone even listened to hip-hop on campus. Once he realized that, he knew he had some- thing to work with to get other people involved. El-Shadi taught pre-college students how to break dance over the summer. When classes resumed in the fall, he wanted to keep the hip-hop atmosphere on campus, so he started a break dancing club. People were initially reluctant to join, but the group now has about eight members, he said. Some of the members got to showcase their acquired skills in Brandy’s at the River Falls Underground hip-hop night on Nov.15. Hip-hop has four main elements: “Djaying, emceeing, graffiti, and break dancing,” break dancer El-Shadi said. Entertainment committee member Mike Pearson worked to orga- nize the hip-hop night, after a strong turn out for a hip-hop band, Scratch Track, earlier this semester. He said the Underground night was designed to attract more people to campus activities. Student Chris Butts, known as “The Legacy,” worked with Pearson to put the show on. The two collaborated to ensure as many aspects of hip-hop were integrated into the night’s events as possible. That night there was an open-mic session to allow people to express themselves; a battle, where two people go head to head try- ing to lyrically win over the audience; beat boxing and people break dancing throughout the night while others were competing in a graf- fiti competition. “Doing the hip-hop night was awesome,” Pearson said. “Everything I wanted to get across, did.” More people came; they seemed to be having fun and the feedback was great, he said. Butts freestyled for a portion of the night, and then participated in the battle, as did El-Shadi, who also did some spoken word where he read poetry. Butts said he was “glad people came out and showed love, it was awesome.” Multi-cultural adviser Tyra Nelson said the Underground hip-hop night was a great way to encourage diversity and expression. She said hip-hop is more than music; it’s a whole culture. “You use what’s around you to inspire you, to create, to do some- Prevalence of hip-hop culture in River Falls doesn’t compare to big “Hip-hop has all elements of a culture within it,” Nelson said, thing original,” Nelson said. cities, but the influence is getting stronger. What’s known as “over- “including language, music, spoken word and fashion.” Creating is what some UW-RF students have done. UW-RF stu- ground” or mainstream music is being blasted from local radio sta- She said anything that would encourage people to express them- dent Eric Johnston, along with Butts and El-Shadi, have established tions, and Soul Records said they hope to bring more attention to the selves is positive. the record label, Soul Records. “underground” music. “It encourages people to understand who they are from a context The three plan to “bring a sense of diversity to the underground as They’ll do whatever it takes to get the word out. of their own expression,” Nelson said. well as the commercial scene,” according to Soul’s mission state- “I love playing free shows,” Butts said. “It’s about the emotion and She said hip-hop elements can be applied to different areas of life; ment. They said they plan to sign on local artists and to bring sounds feelings I get by seeing people react to what I’m doing and saying.” being able to freestyle makes a person think quickly on their toes of hip-hop, R&B, alternative rock, acoustic and SoCal rock to new Pearson saw that element of hip-hop at the Underground. and react. levels.” He said, “they’re doing it ‘cause they love it, not for the money.”

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