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Campus service helps to Alumnus to be awarded 39th Summer Games prepare seniors University’s highest honor highlight international for future athletes TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS MayS 9, 2008 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 94, Issue 25 Sodexo wins next year’s dining contract Ben Brewster of establishing a new contract, tainability,” Weiss said. “They unsure whether a new provider [email protected] there is always the possibility were also impressed by the would really affect students. you will end up with a new continuous dining option.” “I don’t think it will matter; Starting next fall, UW-River vendor.” Continuous dining means not many students even know Falls students will have a new The decision was made by a that the food service lines for what Chartwells is,” he said. provider for their meal plans committee of students and students on a meal plan will be Both providers are used and dining on campus. staff. The committee evaluated available from open until throughout the UW System; The current contract with the bids and close. Chartwells is contracted by Chartwells, the dining services gave scores to “Not many students Currently, UW-La Crosse, UW-Stevens company that is currently used the potential Riverside Point, UW-Superior and UW- by UWRF, will run out May providers. The even know what Commons has Whitewater, while Sodexo is 31. scores were Chartwells is.” gaps in service used by UW-Eau Claire, UW- The decision to not award sent to UW- Bobby Russ, between 9:30- Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh. Chartwells the new contract Madison and UWRF junior 10:30 a.m., and The current contract has been was made April 29; the con- put together 2:30-4:00 p.m. in effect since the 1994-95 with the cost proposals, and “The C-Store or downstairs school year, but Chartwells has tract was given to Sodexo the Kenny Yoo/Student Voice next day. the highest total won the con- is always open, so you can been active at UWRF for over UWRF’s contract with Chartwells will end May 31. “It was not really a decision tract. always get food until mid- 20 years. “There are a lot of unknowns great year with Sodexo - the to not re-award to Chartwells “[The committee] was partic- night,” junior Bobby Russ Sodexo’s contract will begin with a new contract, but I am food was great, the availability as much as it was a decision to ularly impressed with some of said. “They have enough food, in June and run until May 20, very optimistic,” Weiss said. “I was wonderful, the hours were establish a new contract,” the food selections, what but the main courses could 2009. At that time, UWRF will think a year from now the stu- outstanding,’ and I think they Director of Purchasing Tom appeared to be quality of food have more variety.” have the option to extend it for dents are going to say ‘it was a will be clamoring for more.” Weiss said. “And at the point and their efforts towards sus- Russ added that he was six more years. UWRF service extends advice, career tools River Falls cycles for a cause Nick Carpenter [email protected] Students looking to brush up on their interviewing skills and build a stronger resume are flocking to UW- River Falls’ Career Services (CS) for assistance. CS offers a wide array of resources to students, includ- ing career counseling advice, a large resource library filled with computers and individu- alized books for different majors, a digital scanner for creating an electronic portfo- lio, mock interviews and resume critiques. Using the resources avail- able to them, students master the art of self-assessment, occupational exploration, decision-making, goal-set- ting, self-marketing, job search skills and developing meaningful connections in the workplace while offering an instructional link between students, faculty, prospective employers and the global community, according to the CS mission statement. Students making an appointment to use office resources and obtain career counseling will have to wait a week or two to get in, CS Technology Professional Matt Fitzgerald said. However, a variety of online resources are also available to students through the UWRF Hire a Falcon Tyler Liedman/Student Voice System (HFS), which pro- vides information about jobs Riders prepare for the start of River Falls’ first “Critical Mass” bike ride May 3 by donning pro-biking signs. The event was to raise awareness and internships in Wisconsin and appreciation for bicycles. More than 30 students and community members participated in the bike ride. and Minnesota. Before using the system, students first have to regis- ter—a process that takes about 15 minutes. Students UWRF examines issues of transition to wireless Stephanie Daniels permanent labs and become a “Wireless- are then able to search for [email protected] Portable-Computing Campus.” jobs or internships and sign The four new labs requested in the 2007- up to receive a daily e-mail Student Senate voted in favor of an 2008 school year would have cost over list of all jobs that CS Information and Instructional Technology $250,000 to set up and an additional $29,500 receives relating to a stu- Council (IITC) plan to form a task force to to maintain each year, excluding the cost of dent’s preference. CS also determine the best strategy for UW-River upgrades typically done every five years, goes beyond waiting for Falls’ transition from traditional stationary Najafi said. employers to send them labs to wireless labs that move with the stu- Additionally, the space to add new comput- information on openings. dents. However, a lot of issues need to be er labs is limited, and existing labs are not “We go out to different resolved before a final plan can be imple- always an efficient use of space. Web sites and gather differ- mented. “These labs are sometimes 100 percent ent jobs,” Fitzgerald said. “Whether we want to do it or not, that’s used ... but there are some hours where there “We don’t wait for the jobs to question number one,” Hossein Najafi, com- are two or three people in there,” Lisa come to us.” puter science professor and chair of the Wheeler, IITC vice-chair, said. HFS allows students to IITC, said. More than 68 percent of UWRF students in upload their resume, which is Budget and space limitations, as well as the 2006-2007 school year who responded to then printed and critiqued by students’ access to wireless computer a technology use survey said they owned lap- Niki Paton/Student Voice devices, namely laptops, led the IITC to sug- See CS, page 3 UWRF student Tyler Rheineck studies in Chalmer Davee Library. gest that UWRF stop investing money in See Wireless, page 3

Student Voice 2 NEWS May 9, 2008 VOICE SHORTS College of Arts and Sciences receives grant The College of Arts and Sciences received a grant from the Final Senate meeting run by new leaders Jenny Sippola Facebook and friends back home. 61%, according to the United States U.S. Department of Education to be used for the Undergraduate Vice President selectee Casie Kelley Election Project. International Studies and a Foreign Language Program. The [email protected] found out she was victorious using her Bendix and Kelley plan to combat the grant will enrich the existing international education programs Cindy Bendix was deep in slumber when new Blackberry. low turnout through the power of informa- by incorporating the study of Asia. The funding will be dis- she was elected president of the Student “Right away when [former president] tion. First on the agenda is to inform the persed over two years: $89,000 the first year and $82,000 the Senate for the 2008-2009 school year. Derek [Brandt] sent the e-mail, my phone student body of what Senate does. The second year. The program will create a new area of learning for Bendix was studying abroad in Italy as vibrated and I checked it out. My Student Senate makes decisions about the research and scholarship opportunities for faculty and students part of the International Traveling boyfriend was actually with me and he disbursement of segregated fees, the din- and will set in place co-curricular and extra-curricular activities Classroom while trying to run a campaign insisted on checking it before I read it. So ing service, the increases in tuition and focusing on Asian topics and issues. back home. he read it and jumped up and down. He’s renovations to infrastructure such as “I was incredibly excited. I didn’t have like ‘You did it! And you got the most Ramer Field and the former Hagestad any idea that I won. I had no idea until I votes on the ballot,’” said Kelley. Student Center. Use of D2L extended until June The East Texas Circuit Court judge that ruled against opened Facebook, and I was like ‘Wow,’” Kelley is an elementary education major “I want to adamantly get students’ Desire2Learn in a patent infringement case has agreed to extend said Bendix. with psychology. Last year she was the input,” Kelley said. “I feel like students the deadline of use for the infringing versions of the software to Bendix is a TESOL (Teaching English to representative for the College of don’t know we exist, and they don’t know be used until June 11. UWRF will continue to use D2L through Students of Other Languages) major with Education and wanted to be more what we are here for, and they need to the end of the term without interruption. D2L will then be a Spanish minor. She was the shared gov- involved in the Senate next year. know that we’re there for them. We’re upgraded to a version that does not infringe on Blackboard ernance director. However, one of the major issues Bendix here to lobby for them to the Chancellor, “I really felt there was more I can do. and Kelley need to address is the disap- to the school to get what they want and to patents before the summer term begins. And with Derek [Brandt] stepping down, I pointing voter turnout of this year’s elec- best represent them to the best of our abil- thought I would give it a try and see if I tion. Around 400 people participated in ity. I think we just need to work on getting this year’s elections. Out of a population out to the students more and meeting as "Lunch & Learn" to be offered for UWRF staff could move up and do what I could for the The next "Lunch & Learn" will be offered from 11:45 a.m. - campus,” Bendix said. of roughly 6,000, that is only 7%. To com- many as we can face to face, letting them 12:45 p.m. by the Classified Employee Development She credits her election to e-mail, pare, the U.S. has a relatively low voter know that we’re here, why we’re here.” Committee May 14, in the St. Croix River Room of the turnout, but it still has a turnout of around University Center. "Gardening—Getting Your Garden Beds Ready" will be presented by Diana Alfuth, Pierce County horti- culture extension agent. All UW-River Falls staff are welcome Online survey assesses alcohol consumption to attend. Those interested can register for this free offering by survey with grant funding in August 2006. May 12, with Doreen Cegielski at (715)-425-3704 or Teresa Aviles "I've never heard of the survey, but I do think that it is needed," [email protected]. [email protected] student Beck Forsland said. "I think a lot of students think it's Student Health Services provides an on-line survey called e- normal to drink that much. It's just stereotypes." Falcon Foods has end of semester sale Chug that assesses an individual's alcohol consumption and com- One student does not seem to think that drinking is a problem Falcon Foods’ end of the semester sale will be going until pares the results to other UW-River Falls students as well as other or that the survey is that important. May 16. The store will be closed for the summer so it is time to college students in the nation. "I drink probably three days [out of the week]. People seem clear out product. The sale is for dairy products only. These The survey first asks demographic questions. Then it asks many pretty responsible about it," student Kue Lor said. "The only rea- include whatever ice cream is in stock in pints, quarts and half questions about the student's drinking habits, such as how often son I would the do it [the e-Chug survey] is to find out the gallon sizes, and retail cuts of cheese (Cobblestone Red will not they drink during the week and what their drinking experience is results." be available). The sale price is 15 percent off the original. like. There are also questions regarding tobacco and marijuana The survey results are characterized with visual pie charts and Supplies are limited. It is located in Room 149 of the Food use. by cheeseburgers in a beer glass indicating the amount of calories Science Building. "It makes the student think about what that means to them," consumed within a month. Keven Syverson, health education coordinator, said. "It gets you "We encourage students to check it out. Personal counseling is to think about [drinking habits]." available as well as other services," Syverson said. New group promotes Islamic culture, tradition The survey is operated and maintained by San Diego State If students feel that they have a problem with alcohol, tobacco UW-River Falls faculty and staff can learn more about the University and is purchased by over 400 colleges and universities or drug use, the counselors at Student Health Services are avail- Sisters and Brothers of Islam, UWRF's newest student organi- in 42 states as well as Canada and Australia to attack underage able in their new office in 211 Hagestad Hall. zation, from noon - 1 p.m., May 9 in the Alumni Room of South drinking issues. UWRF's health services program purchased the Hall. The group was created to help provide and promote wider understanding of Islamic culture and tradition within the cam- pus community, officers and members of SBI look forward to sharing information on upcoming events and activities. Tea and traditional dessert pastries will be served. Contact Carolyn Finals cause extra stress for seniors Brady at (715)-425-0683 Stephanie Daniels Staff at Career Services offer students preparing to enter the [email protected] job market mock interviews The end of the semester can and tutorials on filling out a Voice Shorts compiled by mean a lot of work and stress resumé and cover letter. for seniors trying to finish final They also help students projects and land a career. develop a strategy for the Joe Nourse UW-River Falls Counseling sometimes difficult process of and Career Services staff see networking with others in their an increase in senior students prospective field of employ- March through April every ment. Check out the Voice online at year, Gretchen Link, lead per- "You can have all the techni- sonal counselor at UWRF, cal knowledge in the world, www.uwrfvoice.com said. but...a lot of it's about building Full articles, Various factors contribute to relationships," Carmen Niki Paton/Student Voice stress for seniors nearing the Croonquist, director of Career photos Student Hailey Voll studies for a social work course while transition between school and Services, said. and much more.... Alyssa Bruley takes a nap in Chalmer Davee Library. a career. Sometimes, the only way to sure arises most commonly and March—for recruiting "Some people will get to the learn about a job is through among first generation stu- employees close to graduating point of graduation and sec- word of mouth within a given dents whose parents don't college have already passed. ond-guess their abilities and field; knowing someone within understand that, even with a If students wait any longer to skills," Link said. "The other that field can keep a student Tune in to WRFW 88.7 FM college degree, the job search begin applying for jobs, the kind of stressor is just the cur- informed of all available job can be arduous, often lasting positions they are seeking may rent economy and job market." opportunities, Croonquist said. News and information programming six months to a year. This adds already be filled by their peers, Students see reports of down- Megan Rademacher, double- a layer of stress for students Wilson said. sizing in their prospective majoring in marketing com- Monday: "The Week in News," with Phil already struggling to balance There are ways students can employment sector and worry, munications and speech com- Bock & Nicole Aune final projects with a search for make the transition between "Am I going to be able to find munications, said that her job a career, Wilson said. work and school more man- a job?" Link said. search is going "awful" Tuesday: "Let's Talk," with Rose Hillary Lindbom, a broad ageable. If not dealt with, stress can because she's having a hard Rongitsch area communications major "Focus on the present lead to physical symptoms like time forming connections with with a management option, moment, set goals, take care of nausea, insomnia, migraines or people already employed in Wednesday: "Act on Ag," with Jodi Kauth said she hasn't had time to start yourself ... let go of perfec- even ulcers and can leave stu- her chosen job field. searching for employment tion," Croonquist said. dents feeling overwhelmed "I found that it's more about Thursday: "Mad Movie Man," with Adam opportunities in her chosen "Perfection is the enemy of and indecisive. who you know than what you Hakari & Ken Weigend field yet. progress." "So then they can't tell where know in the business world "I work fulltime so I've just Not all students struggle in to start to get things done," when you go out there to find a Friday: "Wisconsin and World Issues," kind of been putting off look- their search for a job. Link said. career," Rademacher said. with Ben Plunkett. ing for a job until after gradua- LeAnne Holden is an office Link recommends students "I think also parents add to ALL NEWS AND INFORMATION BLOCKS: 5-6 p.m. tion," Lindbom said. aide for a telecommunications visit both a personal counselor the stress of what a student is School takes up another company based in and someone in Career going through," Career share of her time. Menomonie, Wis., where she Services if they feel over- Advisor and Recruitment "I have two Spanish classes, worked through high school whelmed by balancing school Coordinator Melissa Wilson which is a lot of homework," and college. She was told she and the job-hunting process. said. Lindbom said. could continue working for the A personal counselor can Students may dread visits No matter how busy they are, company after graduation if help students overcome self- with their families for fear of Wilson recommends seniors she wanted to, Holden said. doubt while Career Services again being asked "Do you set small goals for job-hunting Holden will work helps them develop the skills have a job yet?" Wilson said. as directory and meet them. needed to get hired, Link said. The issue of parental pres- manager for the company after The prime months—October she graduates. RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY Editor's note: Information for this section is taken from River Falls Police and UW-River Falls Public Safety incident reports.

May 1 Public Safety and Parking Note Designated spaces in these lots will be marked with "20 minute --Scott L. Hanna, 20, was cited $298 for second offense under- Public Safety and Parking will be enforcing all student permit move-out parking" signs. Parking in non-designated spaces with- age drinking and $109 for loud and unnecessary noise. spaces through finals week, ending at 4:30 p.m. May 16. All in these lots will result in a citation. Additionally, accommoda- employee permit spaces and posted spaces are always enforced tions for textbook drop off will be made in J lot meters (the cir- May 2 12 months a year. cle of meters between Ag. Science and Hagestad Hall) from May --Karwee A. Marshall, 22, was cited $235 for possession of a fac- Loading Zones near academic buildings will be strongly 4-16. Designated spaces in this lot will be marked with "20 simile firearm. enforced. If you need access via one of these loading zones and minute textbook drop off" signs. If parking is unavailable, you do not have a permit, you must contact the Parking Office at ext. must wait for a designated space or find legal parking in an alter- May 3 3333. All posted spaces, fire lanes and time limitations will also nate location. --A bike was stolen from the May Hall courtyard. be strongly enforced. Special accommodations will be made in lots O, T, G, P and E for move-out parking from May 14-16.

May 9, 2008 NEWS Student Voice 3 Changes in dining services will require all UWRF to award Swensen students on campus to purchase meal plan Tim Stanislav services, said. meal plans) housed 2007 students. doctorate for achievements Sarah Packingham UWRF. His father, Richard, is one of the [email protected] Food costs are expected to 325 of these students are juniors increase by about 20 percent next and seniors. [email protected] former deans of the College of Arts And UW-River Falls will be requiring year. In order to keep meal plan The University could not provide Sciences. He also has two brothers and all students living on campus to prices the same, juniors and seniors statistics for next year because reg- For the first time in over 12 years, an one uncle who have been recognized purchase meal plans beginning in will be required to purchase meal istration is currently in process. individual will be receiving an honorary with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the fall semester 2008. plans, said Waller. However, the statistics should be degree from UW-River Falls. the Public Affairs Web site said. The change will mean that juniors Safety is a primary reason for very similar for the beginning of David Swensen, an institutional fund "I am humbled by the extraordinary and seniors living on campus will required meal plans at UWRF. fall semester 2008, said Residence investment expert at Yale University, honor conferred on me by the now be required to purchase meal “None of the residence halls are Life West Area Coordinator, Jason will be presented a honorary doctorate University of Wisconsin at River Falls," plans. The student run Dining designed to allow for extensive Neuhaus. degree in humane letters during the May Swensen said in a Public Affairs press Services Advisory Committee food production,” Waller said. “I see the required meal plan fair 17 commencement. He will be honored release. "The education that I received (DSAC) is the student oversight for “The Health and safety of the resi- in some ways, and not in others. at both the 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. cere- from the University's extraordinary fac- dining services procedure. They dents is very important, not only First, I enjoy lots of freedoms, and monies. ulty provided a strong foundation for were involved in the process and from a food safety standpoint, I do not like being forced into pur- Chancellor Don Betz said the number my post-graduate studies and con- held a mock vote but the decision (storing and preparing food) but chasing a meal plan,” student of people who have received honorary tributed immeasurably to my lifelong was ultimately up to the University. also from a general public safety of Forest Kirschbaum said. “On the doctorates in the past is not clear. love of learning. I owe UWRF a great The meal plan prices are based on both nuisance alarms from burnt other hand, the previously listed "We have three that we can identify," deal.” the amount of students purchasing food to concerns of real fires result- reasons for the required meal plan, he said. “While this is his first honorary meal plans. Therefore, if more stu- ing from food production.” give the change positive aspects, as Swensen graduated from UWRF in degree, it certainly won't be his last dents are purchasing meal plans, At the beginning of spring semes- well as a low-cost meal plan avail- 1975 with a bachelor's degree in eco- one," Betz said. "Others will be in the nomics. He was also honored with the prices are cheaper for all students, ter the University campus, exclud- able only to juniors and seniors. future because of his record." Jerry Waller, director of dining ing South Fork (not part of required Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1996. Attempts to reach Swensen by phone Swensen's family also has ties to and e-mail were unsuccessful. Wireless: IITC designates task force to address issues with technology from page 1 will accommodate a whole campus of grams and loading them onto each lessons. will be anywhere you want to go, laptop users. Other updates yet to be wireless device so every student can “Faculty teaching faculty is what’s anywhere you feel comfortable in,” tops, but limited power sources and determined may require additional access them, Wheeler said. going to happen,” Mogen said. Michael Bell, a student member of software that can only be used on lab financial investment. Biology professor and IITC mem- Wheeler said that one other reserva- the IITC, said. computers make laptop use in the One critical issue will be figuring ber Brad Mogen said finding a way to tion students voiced was the potential Computer science and information classrooms an infeasible solution out the finan- keep students who may for theft that could arise in a systems major Michael right now. cial impact on “I think that it [wire- be distracted by e- wireless campus. Hovestol, also a student “We felt like today, students who the individual less] has some huge ben- mails or Facebook on “If there’s a laptop in every member of the IITC, said he have laptops have the burden of not student, efits on campus, and task is another issue cubbyhole [outside of originally opposed the idea being able to use their technology to Wheeler said. that will have to be Riverside Commons], that’s of UWRF going wireless the full extent,” Najafi said. A laptop may obviously wireless is the resolved. going to be a security issue,” because he worried that New lab additions have been frozen be too expen- future.” “That’s one of the Wheeler said. upgrades would cost until the IITC can work out a plan sive for some Michael Hovestol, concerns that we actu- Item five on the list of task UWRF, and in turn students, that addresses these primary issues. students to IITC student member ally have is students force duties concerns devel- a lot of money, and that If the resolution is approved by the purchase. The showing up and not oping a plan for dealing with teachers would not have the Faculty Senate, the IITC will name a University would have to implement actually being engaged,” Mogen said. such security issues. Hossein Najafi incentive to incorporate task force to start developing specific some system of ensuring every stu- Some students who do not current- “None of these [chal- wireless technology into solutions that best fit UWRF. dent has access to the mode of wire- ly own wireless technology may lenges] are insurmountable,” Wheeler their classrooms. One of the task force’s responsibil- less technology being used in the worry that they will be forced to buy said. Then, Hovestol saw that the IITC’s ities will be to develop a “financial classrooms, though a specific solu- a laptop and then find that the teach- Despite the potential drawbacks, final resolution addressed these plan for establishing and supporting tion will not be decided on until the ers are not incorporating them into laptops and other wireless technology issues, and he got on board with the the program,” according to the reso- task force offers its recommenda- the curriculum anyway, Mogen said. allow students immediate access to plan, he said. lution. tions. For this reason, the task force will information during class sessions and “I think that it has some huge bene- Rooms would need to be rewired to The task force will also face the organize faculty development pro- make group work in places outside of fits on campus, and obviously wire- allow the use of laptops in more challenge of working out a system for grams to help professors better incor- labs possible. less is the future,” Hovestol said. places around campus, in a way that licensing necessary software pro- porate wireless technology into their “I guess the way I see it ... the lab

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EDITORIAL Custodial staff deserves respect It never seems to fail. College students make mess- es. We here at the Student Voice are no different than you, our readers. We have messy desks, spill on the floor and can’t help but let our trash overflow, especially since we received 11 cases of Vault from the Coca-Cola pro- moters. And who is there to help out and clean up after us? Simple, it’s the wonderful custodial staff in the resi- dence halls and the academic buildings. We feel that the custodians at UW-River Falls do not get as much credit as they deserve. We can’t thank them enough for all that they do to help us out. We appreciate what they do more than they might ever know. Early in the morning, they are there to fix what we may have messed up the night before. They are there to clean our bathroom so we have a nice, clean show- er, which is not filled with hair. They wash toothpaste off the mirror so we can see our pretty faces. They make sure we have toilet paper so we can ... blow our noses. They replace our light bulb so we can see and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR study in good light. They fix windows when we fall out of our lofts or have snowballs thrown at them. Motorcycle safety hidden behind various objects. Services should to them. Their hard work makes our living and learning Follow at a safe distance and It is no exaggeration to say not just for bikers be prepared for the motorcy- relocate to campus that students’ lives could be environments much better places to be. They are the cle to stop or change lane saved because of convenient ones who make our environment a healthy and sani- As the weather improves the positions quickly as small It is likely that the demoli- access to free condoms, etc. tary one. number of motorcycles on the obstacles create large con- tion of the Ingram Center will My fellow students: if you Who wants to walk down a hallway that is covered road will increase. May is flicts. cause some disruption to the care, speak out and make your in trash or try to make it into a residence hall’s bath- National Motorcycle Safety Whether you take trans- important services offered by opinion known. portation with two wheels or The Chancellor’s office may room jumping over a pool of vomit? Nobody does. Awareness Month and the Pierce County Reproductive ideal time to refresh road four wheels, stay alert on the Health Services. be easily contacted just a few But besides cleaning up after us, they are always skills in order to avoid serious roads this summer and save However, there is also an clicks away from the uwrf.edu there to provide us with a cheery hello or a smile accidents. lives. opportunity here: home page. when we walk by. For an individual to do this after Take extra care at intersec- Why not relocate PCRHS cleaning up what we refuse to is pretty amazing. tions, keeping in mind motor- Mandie Lombardo, on-campus? Surely some Brent Hopkins, It doesn’t matter what kind of mess we make, they cycles are easily missed or Student space could be made available Student are there to help us out. Appreciate it while you can, because once you get into the real world you will have to take time out of Photographer reflects with words, not pictures your busy day, spend money on cleaning supplies and look back on the time and laugh a bit I asked her if there was a photography myself becoming responsible. It kind of clean all your messes up yourself. Iabout how I made it as a journalism major on campus. Unfortunately, there pains me to say this, but I started to So before the end of the year, if you see a custodial major, mainly because I don’t have the wasn’t, But that didn’t stop me. become a workaholic. It’s pretty bad I went on and started to pursue becom- when you decide to postpone or cancel a staff, stop and thank them for the wonderful work strongest writing ability. Growing up, I was diagnosed with ing a photojournalist. The only way I date just so you can take pictures at a that they do. dyslexia, by all means which made could get experience was to be part of sporting event. It’s a little sad, but funny, things interesting. My friends find it the Student Voice. Eventually my time when I look back on it. Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice humorous that I made it this far without came, and I got really lucky in the fall of So as I come close to the end of my Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. writing for the paper, and managing to 2006, when the head photo editor quit in college days, I am sincerely going to make it by with the papers I wrote for the middle of the semes- miss staying up all classes. ter. I got the opportunity night, whether or not it UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS I remember as it if it was just the other to take pictures and even- includes alcohol. TUDENT OICE day, when I first came to UW-River tually move on to hold I’m going to miss the S V the photo editor position times I woke up and Falls in the spring semester of 2005. I Kenny the following semester. harassed whomever I Editor Sarah Packingham transferred to UWRF because I needed a Yoo Assistant Editor Katrina Styx change of scenery and to start over, but I Along the way I met ran into that day on have to admit, when I first came, I want- lots of people—ones campus—thanks to Front Page Editor Jenna Nelson ed to leave right away. who were quite the char- those who put up with Knowing hardly anyone, I just sat in acters as well. I met one me when I did that, you News Editor Ken Weigend of the most memorable know who you are. Sports Editor Alayne Hockman my dorm room, lonely and bored. But I sucked it up and ended up staying here. I individuals during this past homecoming I’ll always remember the brutal drunk- Etcetera Editor Eric Pringle football game, when a naked student en walks back from the bars, and all the Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski would have never thought I would end up in the position I am in today. sprinted across the field. pranks I pulled throughout the past few Chief Photographer Kenny Yoo Running into him at the bars that years, and the RAs and hall managers Staff Photographers Ben Brewster I would have never thought I would of made many friends, take pictures of the night, I told him that I got a picture of who didn’t fine me for it. Sally King DTS fraternity calendar and be involved him. His first words to me were “you I went from basically kicking and with the Student Voice for four semes- took a picture of my wang!” That’s just screaming when I first got here, to not Assistant News Editor Joe Nourse ters as chief photographer. one of many examples of how I ended wanting it all to end. Assistant Sports Editor Kimberly Kuhens It started off with meeting with the up meeting people on campus. head of the journalism department, The part that surprised me since I Kenny is a journalism major and art minor with an Cartoonist Stephanie Daniels Colleen Callahan, at the old Rodli came to UWRF was that since I started emphasis in photography. He has aspirations to pursue a Commons. to work for the Student Voice, I found career in photojournalism. Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps Proofreaders Joanna Mastley The United States falls short on humanitarian aid Sarah Schneider he United States is the The argument for the inva- not add up. killed, and the U.S. was Tworld’s lone superpower. sion of both Afghanistan and The U.S. gives far less than among the first countries to General Manager Kirsten Blake Whether you like it or not, Iraq has been the perceived the one percent goal of aid give money to help with the Ad Manager Megan Leoni the U.S. is the strongest threat to American security. set by the United Nations. In relief effort. Last week, a power in the Iraq was an 2004, of the budget over $11 cyclone hit Myanmar. It is Circulation Manager Nathan Howe world; it has especially trillion, the United States reported that at least ten thou- Online Manager Phil Bock more dangerous only earmarked a little over sand people have been killed. resources, threat to the $19 billion for aid. This Because the amount of aid Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis more money Joe United States means only .17 percent of the the U.S. gives to other coun- Read the Student Voice online at and more through its U.S.’ budget was spent giving tries is already small, it will sway than any Eggers attempts to aid to those in need. take away from money that www.uwrfvoice.com other nation. create It wouldn’t be enough even could go to other needs. The Student Voice is a student-written and The U.S. weapons of if it was going to people who While it is important to managed newspaper for UW-River Falls, uses this mass destruc- are suffering, but it isn’t even give money in emergency sit- and is published Thursdays during the reg- power to tion. going to them. The money uations, it is difficult to place ular school year. All editorial content in the Student Voice is shape global policy. It uses its In the process of assisting the United States uses on aid more importance on one need determined by the newspaper’s Editorial power to affect diplomatic the people living in Iraq and does not go to giving people than another. Board. The opinions expressed in editorials relations with countries and Afghanistan, the United in need a check for the In terms of numbers, the and columns do not represent those of the newspaper’s advisor, student population, shape trade agreements. The States has destroyed their money or even directly for United States gives more aid administration, faculty or staff. most visible use of power the infrastructures and tens of food. It goes to govern- than any other country in the Letters to the editor must be 300 words or U.S. has displayed is its mili- thousands of citizens have ments—often times in the world. However the United less, and include a first and last name and phone number. They can be submitted at tary strength, especially in died or been severely injured. form of equipment or military States lags far behind many 304 North Hall or to [email protected]. Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. still has one of the aid. The money isn’t always other countries in the world The Student Voice reserves the right to edit For all intents and purpos- strongest economies in the going to the countries that in the percentage used on aid. any material for content, libel or space. It also reserves the right to withhold letters. es, the United States runs the world, even despite the recent truly need it either. The United States should step All letters, news releases, briefs, display world, for better or worse. economic crisis. Then there are emergencies. up to the plate and give more. ads and classified ads must also be submit- Why, then, doesn’t the U.S. The United States does In 2004, a tsunami hit much ted no later than Wednesday at noon. use its considerable power send more aid than any other of southeastern Asia. Tens of Single copies of the Student Voice are free. Joe is is a political science and interna- Printing is paid for through student fees. and influence for good? nation, proportionally it does thousands of people were tional studies major, graduating this May. May 9, 2008 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Happy cows come from smart management choices ou’ve seen those “Happy Cows Come They like to be able to chew their cud for at the world of dairy farming, no milk equals no truck load of milk is again tested. If there’s any YFrom California” commercials advertising least eight hours of the day so they can digest money. trace of antibiotics then, the samples are California cheese, right? Those Cali. cows forages better, eat more feed and ultimately Simply put, happy cows equals money. checked and the guilty farmer has to pay the have it made—they’re free to roam endless make more milk. Dairy cow barns are designed for cow com- creamery for the entire contaminated truck of acres of meadows with soft, luscious grass, Cows like to be dewormed (much like your fort. Did you know that some farmers install milk. (Last month’s base milk price was and the sun shining all the time. They love dog) to get rid of any intestinal, lung and stom- mattresses for cows to lie on? $17.40 per hundred pounds.) everything in California, ach worms, ticks and parasites. Everything from ventilation to lying space to Growth hormones, however, are not yet ille- including the earthquake “foot Allowing cows access to pas- ally width is thought out carefully. But with gal. This is mostly because cows naturally pro- massages.” ture makes cows extremely the cost of everything rising, especially feed duce a growth hormone nicknamed bST. rBST There’s the grandcow who happy. It’s easier on their feet and gas, it’s becoming inefficient to build is a synthetic growth hormone administered to doesn’t like to talk to her and joints when they can walk barns that house less than 400 cows. Actually, increase milk production about 10 lbs. a day. grandcalves about her past Abby on grass or dirt. When a cow farmers have to go big to cover fixed costs. Since cows have to produce more when because she was once stuck Maliszewski has healthier joints, her So those “factory farms” that PETA is con- given rBST, they’re on their feet more and eat- outside during the middle of a longevity increases. stantly jumping on can’t really be that bad. For ing more. According to Monsanto, the maker Midwestern blizzard. Check it The cows depicted in the them to be profitable, they have to have big of this synthetic growth hormone that goes by out on YouTube. California Cheese commercials numbers of happy cows. Some big farmers hire the trade name of Posilac, one-third of the Ugh, it must be rough for are seen roaming around in a people just to manage the comfort of their nation’s dairy cattle belong to herds treated Wisconsin cows; they have to be absolutely setting that is perfect for them. However, a cows—if they treat the cows properly (like not with the hormone. miserable. couple of cows on these enormous acres just rushing them), they get a bonus. According to USDA’s February 2008 Milk Even though I grew up around Wisconsin isn’t realistic. As I mention PETA, there’s probably some Production Report, California had 1,960 cows, I really wanted to know what makes It isn’t efficient or feasible for all dairy farm- people thinking about the poor conditions ani- licensed dairy herds averaging 925 cows per cows happy. So I dug in: ers to keep their cattle on pasture, and we all mals are housed in and how they’re jacked up herd in 2007. Wisconsin blows Calif. away Happy cows appreciate soft, clean places to know that the temperature isn’t always around on antibiotics and growth hormones. with 14,170 licensed dairy herds, but Wis. only lay. Cows like routine—they’re creatures of 50 degrees—especially in California. Dairy farmers are not allowed to sell milk average 88 cows per herd. habit and they don’t like to be rushed. Dairy farmers have to figure out different laced with antibiotics. Before milk is loaded In 2007, the average milk a California cow The ideal temperature for cows is around 50 ways to keep their cows happy in an efficient into a truck to be taken to any creamery it’s produced was 22,440 pounds. The average degrees and they like things well ventilated. manner. Cows that have feet and leg problems tested for antibiotics. If there are any detected, Wisconsin cow produced 19,310. Why the dif- Cows drink about 55 gallons of water a day. aren’t going to want to stand and eat to get the the milk is dumped and the farmer doesn’t get ference? Are cows happier in California? Is it If they don’t get enough water, they won’t eat. nutrients and energy to produce milk. And in paid. Once milk is delivered to a creamery, the better management? Or is it something else?

Need for philanthropy org recognized Natural escape necessary never liked clubs. Going to first meetings of any After learning more about the conditions and the lack hile reading Jon Krakauer’s simpler. Iclub was always awkward, and there were hardly of necessities that these children and their community W“Into the Wild,” I realized how Away from the constraints and lim- any enthusiastic attendees. The first meeting was have, and the things that they have lost, it has enticed much we’ve become detached from its of society, one can live by one’s always the last meeting I would attend. A club or the two of us into giving a helping hand. As Linda put nature as a society. Being in such a own rules. But without the rules of organization should consist of people who encourage it, “think of it as giving a hand up rather than a hand technological age, we find it easier to society, can we truly function? and influence each other positively within an area of out.” log on to the Internet in our free time To McCandless, getting away from interest. Alyssa and I are both geography students, and with than to go outside and enjoy the natu- his destiny and place in society was Communication is vital for an effective, successful that comes a love for the world and all its contents. ral splendor of the great outdoors. his paradise. I always wondered what organization, and in this age we have Beyond your Wii and color assorted Chris McCandless may seem like a he was planning to do after he the means to accomplish that commu- wardrobe are nations with people that crazy, irrational character at first, but returned from Alaska, or how long he nication. A strong will is also important struggle for food everyday. as I read farther into the book, I was planning to stay there. Could he if you want anything to get done. Add Yes, we are all affected by the began to connect with McCandless’ have ever found his way back? these qualities to a group of people with Teresa world’s food crisis, but at least we are alter ego, Alex Supertramp. Even though his trip to Alaska big hearts, who want to change the able to pay for that head of lettuce. Not many people you know would seems like such a drastic adventure, I world, at least a little bit at a time, and Aviles A philanthropy club would help to leave everything to go on an Alaskan think we can all relate to his desire to you have something like the Peace further our plans with Project Kiambiu. adventure, especially someone with a escape, whether it be to the backyard Corps or Greek fraternities and sorori- This would entail a group of people well-to-do back- or across the country. ties. with a desire to change bad to good in ground. McCandless Thoughts of escape But if you are an undergraduate who a place outside of our country. There was a wealthy, intelli- consume students does not want the baggage that Greeks carry, and who would be several projects throughout the year to work gent young man with especially around still wants to do work for the community, or rather, on, because there are many places in the world that his whole future ahead this time of year, international aid, then perhaps UW-River Falls is in need help from those that have the ability to give it. of him, who gave up a Natalie with papers, projects need of a philanthropy club. The projects would be a great way for students to future at Harvard Law Conrad and finals piling up. Alyssa Olsen and I are organizing a donation drive feel good about themselves as they utilize their status to escape into the With the weather for clothing and school supplies, as well as other items, as middle-class Americans for the best. wilderness. getting nicer, it cre- for orphans in a slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The philanthropy club would encourage contribution, Sometimes I think ates more anxiety With guidance and enthusiasm from multicultural but the level of commitment is obviously optional. Any that something made and an increased director Linda Alvarez, we were inspired to bring the help is beneficial to someone, whether it be to the him snap, but maybe he was just tired urge of escapism. project a step further and extended it to the River Falls orphans in Kiambiu, starving Haitians, the homeless in of always doing what was expected Don’t escape yet; but after finals, community. Myanmar or the organizers of the project to help fur- of him, and wanted to break out of go and have your own “wild” adven- You could help prevent the blisters on a child’s feet ther the plans to help people less fortunate than us. organized society. ture—just don’t get lost! with donated shoes; you could prevent diseases by giv- In some ways, life would seem ing clothing or donating money to build latrines that Teresa is a journalism major and a geography minor in her senior year. much more complicated living in the Natalie is a journalism major who enjoys running, would eliminate the waste that covers Kiambiu, the She enjoys kangaroo burgers and creating pretty maps. wild and having to fend for yourself, reading, lacrosse, shopping and writing. slum in which these children live. but in many ways it would be much

STUDENT Violent games decrease real-life violence y friends and I have ans and bouncing off parked sound Mandela made while I let Bono, lead singer of Mcome to the conclu- cars like they were guard playing? Laughter. Evil, the crappy band U2, play as voices sion that Grand Theft Auto rails. maniacal laughter. well. However, the generous “Do you think violent video IV, the amazing new felony Mother Teresa finally Martin Luther King Jr. schmuck gave up soon after simulator from Rockstar leapt out of the Buick, send- wanted to try out the game finding out that the only games increase violence?” Games, really brings out the ing it flying into a group of as well. thing you can actually GIVE worst in people. passersby, busted out a 12- Though confident he could to people in Liberty City is a This was finally proven to gauge combat shotgun and maintain a manner of lawful gut (or face) full of lead. Marlon Fields, me after we had a little party laid waste to a platoon of obedience and order, Luther Yes, our pacifist guests freshman with some of our favorite cops trying to end her wild fell quickly to the lucrative certainly became giddy with “If a person has the violence and hatred in them, pacifists. What transpired rampage. seductions the power of the video game might bring it out. But if a nor- was nothing less than shock- When Mama T’s turn was of crime. a 12-gauge mal person plays it, I don’t think it’s going to ing. over, I saw a wild-eyed look He began shotgun and a make them a violent person.” GTA IV is an organized of sadistic glee in her by pushing a rocket crime-themed action game wrinkly little eyes. Good Hispanic Joe launcher. But that takes place in an incred- thing it’s just a game! gangster that doesn’t Chris Becker, ibly detailed digital version Nelson Mandela was next, into traffic. Hager mean that sophomore of New York City (renamed and boy did he inflict some After being they’ll one “ For the most part, playing violent games won’t “Liberty City” in the game). damage! After casually clipped in day take their make a person violent. If they let the violence in The game allows you to rolling a frag grenade under the hip by a rude shenani- the game become a lifestyle it could pose a live out your wildest gang- a semi-truck stuck in traffic, passing gans to the problem.” ster fantasies in the soft, Mandela whipped out his sports car, the gangster got real streets. pale underbelly of Liberty knife and approached the angry in a hurry. He Politicians and parents City. explosive scene with mur- whipped out a pistol and love to insist that GTA will Jason McConnell, Mother Teresa, one of our derous intent. began firing at King Jr., who one day destroy the ethical sophomore GTA party guests, really He ripped an older gentle- reacted viciously and merci- integrity of our children. But “No, although violent video games may help to took things man out of his lessly. this simply isn’t happen- manifest innate violent characteristics in some too far when Mother Teresa, rusted-out With the help of a newly- ing—if anything, the more individuals.” it was her jalopy and purchased Uzi, King Jr. one plays Grand Theft Auto, turn to one of our GTA forced a knife- quickly disposed of the the less one becomes inter- explore the party guests, fight, which gangster, only to find the ested in real-life crime. digital New really took things he won, of victim’s gangster friends How boring must a car- Francis Freeman, York. course. standing ominously behind jacking be in real life when too far when it junior First, little Mandela him. compared to the marvelous, “It depends if they’re at-risk youths. I’d rather not old Mother was her turn to played around Amid angry cries of “Eat a pulse-pounding, ultraviolent see at-risk kids being exposed to that.” Teresa explore the digital with traffic, dick, motherfucker!” and chaos of crime in Liberty hijacked a parking a “What the fuckin’ fuck, City? Once you experience Buick, New York. Hummer in man?” (real lines of in-game the glory of video game the middle of dialogue), crime, the real thing just Charlie Guerin, cracking the driver in the neck before an intersection. As cars King Jr. kept his cool and seems to lose all its shiny freshman kicking his ass to the curb. began piling up in the ensu- switched to an assault rifle, charm. “I think that the issue is parents need to stop buy- She revved up the engine ing chaos, which proved to be a most ing their kids GTA IV and Halo III and need to in her new car and drove Mandela cleaned the place convenient (if not the ulti- start kicking them out of the house and get them Joe is a marketing communications wildly through Liberty up with several well-placed mate) solution. Who says major and creative writing minor. He is to do something.” City’s version of Times rockets from his military- violence can’t solve prob- interested in movies, religion, politics, culture and people. Square, crunching pedestri- grade bazooka. The only lems? Student Voices compiled by Ben Brewster. Student Voice 6 SPORTS May 9, 2008

Submitted Photo Becky Ponick, Krista Hasselquist, Vicki Cooper and Kim Altenhofen are Falcon throwers. The women’s team received numerous awards at the WIAC Championship meet May 2-3. Women’s track, field excels at conference Alayne Hockman Cooper stresses the vitality of each and every member on the Senior Krista Hasselquist won the discus competition with a [email protected] team. “We have a really good chance at doing well at nationals,” throw of 154-6. She also placed third in the shot put with a throw Cooper said. “The more I can do as a thrower, the more I can help of 41 11-1/2. The UW-River Falls women’s track and field team is doing the team.” The women’s track and field team has been set back in its out- well in the 2008 outdoor season, with several of the team mem- Cooper also placed in the other three events she competes in at door season by poor weather, which has caused the cancellation bers already qualifying for the NCAA Div. III Championships. the meet: the discus, javelin and hammer throws. She placed of several meets. Nationals will take place at UW-Oshkosh May 22-24. third in the discus with a distance of 145-5, which also earned her “Our women’s team has made some huge improvements in spe- The women’s track and field team competed in the WIAC a provisional qualification for nationals. Cooper threw a 103-2 cific areas and as a team as a whole,” Cooper said. Outdoor Championship at UW-Eau Claire May 2-3. 1/2 in the javelin, placing fifth and 148-6 in the hammer throw. Several last-minute meets will give the team a chance to make its Senior thrower Vicki Cooper was named Field Athlete of the Falcon Becca Jordahl was named Track Athlete of the Meet, final scores for the season before nationals. Meet, adding 22 points to the team’s overall score of 118 points. adding 20 points to the team’s total with two first-place finishes. The Falcons will compete at the University of Minnesota Cooper won the shot put with a toss of 44-11 3/4, her best dis- According to the Falcon Athletics Web site, she won the 10,000- Friday. The team will also compete at the La Crosse Last Chance tance of the season. Her score provisionally qualifies for the meter run with a time of 36:53:43. She also won the 5,000-meter Meet May 15, and will host the UWRF Multi-Qualifier May 15- national meet, and Cooper said she thinks the mark will be high run in 17:01.58. Both times provisionally qualify her for the 16. enough for her to compete there. NCAA meet.

World-class competition on display at 2008 Olympics t 8:08:08 p.m. on the eighth day of medals in the all-around, balance beam and Swimming: Can Phelps finally get Gymnastics: Just how good are the AAugust 2008, the 39th Summer Olympic floor exercise. Her teammate, 18-year-old Games will kick off in Beijing, China. Amidst 7 gold medals? US women? Nastia Liukin, is stellar on the uneven bars and balance beam (she’s the 2007 world recent controversy regarding Chinese-Tibetan An outstanding Olympic They’re good. Very good. And champ on this event), but needs to remain relations and the air quality in Beijing, the experience in Athens—in as the reigning world champions, completely healthy if she is to have any shot at world’s top athletes will be looking to rewrite which he won a record eight they have the goods to take them an all-around medal. Liukin recently tied the the history books and strike gold. The perenni- medals (six gold, two to the top of the medal stand. Eric great Shannon Miller’s record of most world ally strong American contingent looks well bronze)—left American Though they are arguably the medals for a U.S. gymnast (9 total). poised to build on their success of the Athens Michael Phelps at the top of Pringle deepest and most talented team Other U.S. contenders are Alicia games, where they led the medal count with the swimming world. Though in the world, the U.S. women Sacramone, the best vaulter on the American 102, including 36 gold. he fell just shy of Mark aren’t the only ones in contention team and three-time world medalist in that Spitz’s record of seven gold for the gold. Enter the Chinese event, as well as the reigning world silver medals in one Olympics women’s team: the 2006 world Tennis: Will the Williams sisters medalist on the floor exercise. Florida’s (Spitz did it in 1972), Phelps has another champions and runners-up last year. However, Shayla Worley could find herself on the team regain their title? chance to match it in Beijing. At the 2007 perhaps more powerful than world medals is as well, due in large part to how much she can world championships, he won seven gold the fact that the Chinese will be competing on Venus and Serena Williams contribute on the uneven bars. In 2000, were medals and broke five world records, many of home soil in Beijing. It will be interesting to Rounding out the rest of the six-member the best doubles team in the world, and their which he already held. The 6’4” Phelps will see if they crumble under the weight of expec- team could come down to a few different ath- Olympic gold medal only solidified that status. race in eight events in Beijing, and, barring tations, or are inspired by the home crowd (a la letes: Sam Peszek, Ivana Hong, Jana Bieger However, a knee injury forced Serena to with- anything unusual, should take home a medal in the Magnificent 7 in Atlanta in 1996). The and 2005 world all-around champion Chellsie draw from the 2004 games in Athens. At the each of them. American women have something to prove as Memmel are strong contenders. Australian Open earlier this year, both verbally The swimming events at the 2008 Games well. In 2004, when gold was expected, silver In the men’s event, 2004 Olympic all-around committed to the 2008 Games, and they seem look to be some of the most interesting, as felt like a disappointment to many. They’ll champion Paul Hamm of Wisconsin is back a near lock for regaining the gold. U.S. stars Brendan Hansen, Katie Hoff, hope to redeem themselves this time around. leading the U.S. team. The American men won In women’s singles action, Russian superstar Kaitlin Sandeno and Aaron Peirsol take on In addition to winning a team gold medal, Maria Sharapova the silver medal in Athens, but a medal of any , currently ranked No. 3 in the world’s best: Pieter van den the American women will contend in the all- color would be considered a success for this the world, has won three titles so far this year, Hoogenband of the Netherlands, France’s around competition as well as on all four event young team, which will most likely include the including a Grand Slam at the Australian Laure Manaudou, and Grant Hackett and finals. Sixteen-year-old Shawn Johnson of Roger University of Minnesota’s Guillermo Alvarez. Open. On the men’s side, world No. 1 Leisel Jones from Australia. West Des Moines, Iowa, is the reigning world Federer of Switzerland will be making his all-around champion, as well as the gold Eric is a sophomore journalism major and international studies third Olympic appearance, and the gold medal medalist on the floor exercise. In Beijing, she is his to lose. minor. He is the Etcetera editor for the Student Voice and definitely has the potential to win individual coaches skating at the Hunt Arena.

CLASSIFIEDS Falcon chases after last opportunity for nationals Student Voice Business Office Caleb Stevens Phillippi will now travel down to Naperville, Ill. to run in the Last Chance race 410 S. Third Street [email protected] at North Central College. 304 North Hall “The last two years he has been one of the first ones left out,” track distance River Falls, WI 54022 Senior track athlete Jason Phillippi may have accomplished a lot in four years coach Keven Syverson said. “This year’s honor role doesn’t appear as tough, if To learn more about classi- of running, but his goal of running in a national championship still remains, and he can run a good race he has a good opportunity to get there.” fied or display ad rates, con- Phillippi has been a provisional qualifier for nationals twice for the steeple- this weekend will be his last chance to qualify for it. tact the business office. “I’ve kind of accomplished pretty much everything, I just want to make it to chase, and once for the indoor mile. Phillippi is also one of the top runners for Phone: (715) 425-3118 a national meet, that’s my big goal,” Phillippi said. “And it’d be nice to steal an the Falcon cross country team, and will run in the fall after sitting out last sea- [email protected] All-American award there.” son. Phillippi holds four UW-River Falls track records for the indoor 1,000-meter “We had a couple other top guys sitting out as well, I figured I might as well Employment race, mile and distance medley, and has one outdoor record in the steeplechase. wait with them,” Phillippi said. “Then come back this fall and be that much Phillippi won the steeplechase at the Phil Esten Challenge April 14 in La stronger, it just made sense.” HAVE A HEART INC. We currently have positions Crosse, in preparation for the WIAC meet. Phillippi has one year left before he graduates with a degree in Health and open in our weekend respite “The one at Phil Esten was just a tune up before conference, didn’t really have Human Performance. He said after graduation he plans to go where his resumé program and our homecare much competition at all,” Phillippi said. “I just kind of ran to get used to takes him and said he will continue to run, but he doesn’t know about compet- division working with children steepling, not for a time or anything like that.” itively. with disabilities. Phillippi followed up his win at the Phil Esten Challenge with his personal But right now Phillippi is focused on this weekend’s race in Illinois. If you are reliable and hard- best finish in the WIAC meet in his four years at UWRF. “I just want to go down there and run a fast time. If I can run about as fast as working, please contact Amber “At conference I was seated like sixth or seventh with that time from the pre- last year at the end of the season, that should be enough to hopefully get me into for more information. (715) vious meet,” Phillippi said. “I wanted to try to win or get top three, that was my nationals,” Phillippi said.“I just want to get into a fast race with some more 425-7754 goal. I felt pretty good when I got done.” competition and just roll with them.”

May 9, 2008 ETCETERA Student Voice 7

PrologueKatrina Styx Prologue editorhonor Alli Malkmus said. ic sadviser , saids thattudents’ the magazine also remain the same, Brookins cr said eativitythat [email protected] Though there is no technical stan- acts as a historical record. he plans to start accepting submis- dard the works have to meet, the staff “It serves the University by provid- sions much earlier next year, begin- Campus media—when students is looking for quality. ing a history and future record of the ning as early as December and possi- hear this term, many of them may “Originality is the biggest thing,” accomplishments of our students,” bly earlier, as opposed to waiting think of such news organizations as Malkmus said. Brantley said in an e-mail interview. until spring semester. WRFW and the Student Voice. But There are other requirements as “It has become a community con- “We’d like to get a head start on it,” there is one campus medium that has well. stant-changing with the times yet still he said. a more creative bent: P rologue. “It has to grab your attention almost providing a link to the past.” Malkmus has also made sugges- Prologue , UW-River Falls’ literary immediately,” co-editor Brad The publication is an opportunity tions, including using color on the magazine, is published once yearly Brookins said.” for creative writers on campus to get cover and developing a multi-mem- every spring. It showcases creative Brookins also said that works must their work into the public sector with- ber art staff. Traditionally there has works submitted by UWRF students, be grammatically correct, address out having the difficulties associated only been one art editor to select and including poetry, short stories, essays, issues and not be cliché. with higher-end publications. edit non-text submissions. non-fiction, two- and three-dimen- Because of the stress put on gram- “It’s a way for somebody who’s Brantley also said she hopes to see sional art and even a graphic story. mar and literary merit, staff members serious about writing and is good at some new developments, including Students submit their work to the are chosen out of the English depart- writing to get published,” Brookins color art, longer issues, and contribu- eight-person staff for review. ment or other major fields that require said. “Your work has a much higher tors from every department. Prologue staff members rate each strong English language skills, chance of getting published with us.” “I know that every department on Submitted Art work on a scale of one to five, five Brookins said. Brookins will take over the senior campus has a writer,” she said, “and She also said that “the quality of the being the best. The average of scores Student exhibitors, however, can be editor position next year. they need to go public in Prologue.” work this year was a lot better than is taken and used to determine which from any department on campus. “Typically there are two editors for This year’s publication has met with last year.” pieces get published. “[Prologue] gives all students an Prologue,” Malkmus said. “The sen- high readership. “This issue is the strongest of the “We don’t have a magic number of opportunity to creatively express ior passes on the ropes to the junior to “In half a week we have handed out last couple of years,” Brantley said. pieces we put in; that all depends on themselves,” Malkmus said. keep the Prologue traditions going.” more Prologues than we did for a “P rologue has its ups and downs, but the lengths of the pieces,” senior Jenny Brantley, Prologue’s academ- While most of the traditions will week last year,” Malkmus said. I give it the highest marks.” Tolerance, appreciation required for all types of music f music be the food of love, play on/Give me which Shakespeare mentioned all those years How many times have you judged someone while failing to realize none of the perform- Iexcess of it, that, surfeiting / The appetite ago, and the idea of music being something else’s tastes, or cringed when riding in the pas- ances are really that good, at least in the shad- may sicken, and so die.” Though deeper than a simple matter senger’s seat of a friend’s car while the radio ow of the original artists. But it doesn’t matter. written nearly 400 years ago, of taste. blasted a certain song you loathed? Whether Complete control is hard to let go of. Shakespeare’s famous lines ring It happened when Tom you’re the type that listens to pop radio exclu- We need to go back to the roots music was as true today as “All you need is Yorke sang to me: “You can sively or that guy who digs deep into the built on—an experience that brings people love,” “The times they are a- scream and you can shout / It underground, we’re all at fault. We put on our together and expands on events and ideas rele- changin’” and “Seacrest out!” Matt is too late now / Because you headphones and walk to our own beat so as not vant to history and today. Let’s not judge Seriously, how often are you Loosbrock have not been paying atten- to be disturbed by the sounds of others. musical tastes, but instead, share what we listening to music? Car, home, tion.” I listened to the There’s nothing wrong with having opinions enjoy. Expand your library, be diverse in what computer, iPod—the list goes on, screeching, distorted guitars on what music is preferred—that’s what makes you listen to, and experiment with musicians but needless to say, we fill our scream in my ear while us individuals—but it’s how we express them. and genres you wouldn’t normally give the lives with it, and rarely a day walking along campus, iPod “American Idol” is a prime example, as a TV time. You may be surprised at what you find. passes when our ears aren’t pleased with it. on, and observing fellow music lovers, each show that thrives on opinion. While the show Most importantly, remember that music isn’t Still, as abundant as it is, music in general equipped with ear buds reaching into their is nothing more than a glorified karaoke com- just something to move your feet to, but a seems to be in a state of decline, and I’m not pockets. He was right. Music has changed petition, its audience feeds on the ability to force that feeds the human soul. talking about the plummet of record sales since without us even realizing it. decide the direction the show takes and plays the late 90s as digital downloads are at an all- The digital era has turned music from a out. The ability to hold the fate of contestants social experience to one of solitude, fueled by through text messages is tasty, and we cheer on time high. I’m talking about the “appetite” Matt is a senior double majoring in music and creative writing our own narcissistic attitudes. Think about it. the “good” ones and laugh at the train wrecks, who likes both old and new music, especially if it’s good.

Strong cast, script lay foundation for enjoyable ‘Iron Man’ announcing upon his return to people are in creative control his decade will be remem- comfortably in the middle, American soil that he intends of the production. As it turns Tbered as the phoenix years being not too thought provok- to shut down production on all out, this choice was a wise for the superhero, boasting an ing but at least an enjoyable weapons of mass destruction. one, for as easily as Tony impressive 21 comic-character action go-around. And that is A.J. In the meantime, Stark con- Stark could’ve ended up as adaptations, 15 of those being precisely where “Iron Man,” Ken Hakari centrates on perfecting the suit some jerk running around in a produced by comic empire Marvel’s latest cash-cow- Weigend that saved his life, tweaking titanium suit, the filmmakers Marvel. The industry has had come-home, finds itself. and modifying it until he’s excel at proving how, as the its uber-successes (Spiderman, While making a sales call in ready to take on evil across movie’s tagline states, heroes anyone?), but it has also seen the Middle East, playboy bil- the globe as the metallic aren’t born—they’re made. its share of crushing defeats lionaire and weapons industri- ust as Iron Man the charac- defender of justice, Iron Man. (Elektra, Fantastic Four). For alist Tony Stark (Robert inevitable video-game spin Jter is of a different school At heart, “Iron Man” is the A.J. is a senior journalism student the most part, however, Downey Jr.) is captured by off—but who cares? These than super-powered characters story of a flawed genius who who has been reviewing movies for Marvel flicks fall somewhere insurgents who order him to moments come as welcome almost 10 years. He digs horror movies shots of excitement. They are like Spider-Man or the X- comes to see the error of his and documentaries the most. build them a very powerful Men, “Iron Man” the film is ways, who puts his vast intel- bomb. Stark, gravely injured, easily forgiven in the wake of the same as far as comic-to- lect towards helping people is kept alive by fellow inmate Downey’s commanding pres- screen adaptations go. Those instead of being the source of Yinsen (Shaun Toub), a for- ence, every bit the sex-symbol expecting a slam-bang, explo- their destruction. Of course, mer physicist who develops a merchant of Marvel. Downey sion-a-minute blockbuster out Stark isn’t a complete Boy special electromagnet chest- plays Stark like an alcoholic of this flick will be sorely dis- Scout once he dons Iron plate to keep the shrapnel in Bond, aloof with a biting appointed. “Iron Man’s” Man’s iconic red and gold Stark’s chest from piercing tongue defense. duties lie with being a charac- suit, but the journey he goes his heart. His supporting cast is not so ter-driven yarn with particu- through leaves him a little Stark uses the terrorist’s brilliantly realized, however— larly explosive set pieces, wiser, a convincing character workshop to secretly con- star power in pursuit of prof- rather than using constant arc that director Jon Favreau struct a powerful suit of its, never profundity. Gwyneth pyrotechnics to woo the ADD- pulls off brilliantly. armor, and escapes the caves, Paltrow turns her hand as afflicted masses. But “Iron Man” couldn’t returning to the U.S. Stark’s gorgeous and pining But as much of a downer as have come together as well as Refining his design, this new secretary Pepper Potts; remi- it sounds, such care given to it did without Downey’s iron pugilist takes to the niscent of Kirsten Dunst’s the script dead-on per- world stage in an attempt to Mary Jane, Paltrow goes and story But “Iron Man” formance as curve the illegal buying of through all the motions but only serve Stark, a weaponry by his former cap- never captures that depth of to strength- couldn’t have come career-defin- tors. soul. en “Iron together as well as it ing turn that “Iron Man” will be first The hardest character to Man,” put- did without Downey’s does a great and foremost regarded as a swallow, however, is Jeff ting it in job of bring- crowd-pleasing popcorn Bridges, Stark’s shady busi- the same dead-on performance ing out the action flick and, for the most ness partner. Forever typecast league as as Stark. man behind part, it doesn’t disappoint. as “The Dude”-and acting films like the mask. There are plenty of “whoa!” very un-dude-like here, “Batman Even if you moments as helpless bad Bridges is never allowed the Begins,” which capture the shift “Iron Man’s” more dra- guys are thrown around like opportunity to become his soul of superheroes instead of matic and character-based rag dolls by the impressively character, detaching viewers just recanting their adven- aspects to the side, it still rendered Iron Man. with every line of dialogue. tures. emerges as a pretty damn fun Director Jon Favreau films “Iron Man” is tremendous Robert Downey Jr. top lines popcorn flick. It doesn’t have his action as shots of pure entertainment, a well-crafted as Tony Stark, gazillionaire a great number of action adrenaline, condensed into action romp that kicks off the playboy and all-around tech- sequences, but those it does shorter, yet more intense, summer blockbuster series nological dynamo. While in include are tons of fun, espe- jolts. He is a Baz Luhrmann with a bang. It serves as an the Middle East to demon- cially a scene in which Stark on steroids, directing his impressive exposition for the strate his company’s latest defends a Middle Eastern vil- Moulin Rouge of steel and sequel sure to follow (make military weaponry, Stark lage for the first time as Iron Ratings for movies are based on a scale from one to five. explosions to an entropic sure to stay through the cred- becomes the victim of his own Man. A film that scores five stars is worth seeing at least once. crescendo. its, wink wink). It doesn’t merchandise after his convoy After licensing their charac- A film that scores one star is horribly acted or directed, Some sequences may be, in quite match the depth or qual- is attacked by a terrorist cell. ters for a few years, Marvel with no substance. the grand scheme of things, ity of recent DC superhero Initially forced to build the Comics has made “Iron Man” ultimately just for show— movies, but that’s fine. group their very own missile, the first film in which their designed to inspire the Stark revolts, whipping up a suit of armor with which he escapes his captors. Ken is a junior journalism major with a He emerges from the expe- film studies minor. He has aspirations to rience a changed man, write film reviews as a career. His favorite genres are drama and comedy.

Student Voice 8 FEATURE May 9, 2008 2008-09 Hall Managers ready to take charge Sarah Packingham residence life, unusual circumstances will graduating next spring with a degree in biology ships and living in McMillan Hall,” Bremer [email protected] arise.” and chemistry. She will be spending her final said. Acker said he is looking forward to getting to year as the hall manager in Hathorn. Becca Peine, a junior from Cannon Falls, Seven new and three returning hall managers work with his staff and the other hall managers “Overall, this job is can be very busy at times, Minn., is a communications studies major and will be in control of the campus residence halls on campus. but the experience is worth it,” Gadach said. will be the hall manager in Parker next year. for the 2008-09 school year. Nicole Grundtner, a junior elementary educa- “Working in the residence halls is great.” Peine knows it will be difficult to balance The three returning include Mike Bremer, tion major, will be in charge in Prucha Hall Kayla Haines will be the hall manager in school and the job, but said she is excited for the Jessie Gadach and Mallory Schultz. when school begins in the fall. Crabtree. She is an elementary education major challenge. “We are excited to have “I hope to have a great hall community atmos- from Scandia, Minn. “As a former resident of Parker Hall I am real- them back,” Jason Neuhaus, phere,” she said. “I hope people will be excited “I am looking forward to working with first ly excited to become the hall manager,” she west end area coordinator, about things going on in year students,” she said. said. “I had so many positive experiences there said. “At the beginning of the hall and about the “ ... I hope to create a hall “There is a lot of growth my freshman year that I would like other resi- the year it can get a little staff.” that is accepting of all during our first year of col- dents to have.” overwhelming with ques- And although Grundtner lege and I am excited to Daniel Scott will be the hall manager in the tions from the hall man- said it will be challenging types of people and their provide programming and apartment style living for students next year in agers. This should help to remember everyone’s different beliefs. [I want] a opportunities in Crabtree South Fork Suites. Scott is a sociology and psy- spread it out a little.” name, she is excited to be place where everyone can that aids students in this chology major who is looking forward to work- Mallory Schultz, from a part of the campus and growth.” ing with the generally upperclassman living in Prucha community. be safe, relax and have a Junior Ken Weigend will the Suites. Jason Neuhaus Minnetonka, Minn., will be working in Johnson for the Patricia Fredricksen is really great year gaining be the hall manager in “The opportunity to work in an upper class upcoming school year. She said she is looking the hall manager in May new friendships and living Grimm for the upcoming student environment is going to be fun one, but forward to getting to experience working with for next year. school year. He is from also a challenging one,” Scott said. “The RAs the substance free wing. Fredricksen is from in McMillan Hall.” Jackson, Wis. Weigend said and I are going to utilize our experiences we’ve “I think one of the challenges for me will be Stewartville, Minn. and Mike Bremer, he will miss the one-on-one had as staff members to create an environment adjusting to living on the west side of campus will be a senior in the 2008-09 McMillan Hall manager interaction with residents that appeals to the interests of upperclassmen. for the first time,” she said. fall. She is a communica- that you get being an RA. This is going to be a challenge, but I am looking Jared Acker will be the hall manager in tive disorder major. “I look forward to the forward to meeting this challenge head on, and Stratton Hall next year. Acker is a food science Fredricksen said she looks to create a posi- challenges and rigors that will obviously be so is my staff. We are all very excited for next and technology major who said he is looking tive academic and social environment, but afforded me through hall manager,” Weigend year to come.” forward to having a cohesive staff that goes knows there will be some challenges that go said. “I am honored to have been selected and I Neuhaus said he was confident in new hall above and beyond the expectations of all the along with the job. hope I don’t let everyone down to much.” managers and looks forward to working with hall’s residents. “The most challenging thing for me will be Mike Bremer will be the hall manager in them next year. With the experiences Acker has, he knows that to delegate different tasks to the RAs and to McMillan for the 2008-09 school year. He is a Hall managers had the opportunity to meet one can never know what to expect and he said the residents,” Fredricksen said. “I have a ten- marketing communications major. with their staff and brainstorm ideas for next that will be his biggest challenge. dency to want to do everything a certain way “ ... I hope to create a hall that is accepting of year at RA camp April 25-27. Staff worked on “[It’s] being prepared for the unexpected,” to get it done right. As hall manager I have to all types of people and their different beliefs. [I teambuilding and came up with their halls’ Acker said. “Even with two years experience in learn to delegate.” want] a place where everyone can be safe, relax themes. Jessie Gadach, from Elk River, Minn., will be and have a really great year gaining new friend- Resident Assistants pivotal part of campus life Ken Weigend munity they would most like to be placed in: first-year student new staff,” Feist said. [email protected] wings, returning student wings or substance-free lifestyle. This year, Residence Life is test-driving a new method of bring- The different personalities of the applicants were also matched ing returning RAs closer together with newcomers. On March An old saying says there are only two constants: death and up to create diverse staffs that will mesh well together, bringing 27, an RA social was held in which staff members from different taxes. For student residents of UW-River Falls, there is a third unique viewpoints and skill sets to each hall. halls were paired up into buddy teams. The goal was to provide constant: resident assistants. It is also important to find individuals who are able to connect new RAs with an experienced individual that could answer ques- Out of 69 total positions, 38 new RAs have been hired for the with residents. For that reason, a variety of personalities were tions and be a general resource. The staff for 2008-09 seemed 2008-09 academic year at UWRF. These new staff members will hired. upbeat for the upcoming year, with first-time RAs excited for the be placed into positions in all 10 Residence Halls on campus, “We’d be in trouble if we hired 100 percent extroverts or 100 opportunity to be young leaders. affecting the lives of every student living in the halls. These 38 percent introverts—we wouldn’t be able to connect with resi- “[It’s a] really awesome position to be a part of,” said Hannah new members of Residence Life were selected through a two-tier dents that way,” Neuhaus said. Tjoflat, a first-year student and a new RA for next year. “I’m application process aimed at sifting out the most qualified appli- This concern for a healthy and effective staff is reflected in res- really excited to get involved.” cants. idents’ attitudes. The RA position is one that can really help with outreach to stu- Students interested in the position were required to submit an “My overall opinion of UWRF RAs is positive and I feel that dents, according to Hailey Samples, a sophomore hired for next application along with resumé, cover letter and three reference they are effective in their position,” said junior Heather year. forms by Feb. 15. The number of open positions vary from year- Pederson. “I do feel that this University can hire competent “RAs can do a lot to show students what they can do on cam- to-year, but on average, 100 students show interest and submit RAs.” pus,” Samples said. applications each spring. “It’s hard to know for sure how people will handle the job with Applications for the RA position are accepted at the beginning According to the resident assistant position description avail- just one interview,” said Jared Fritz, a first-year student. “But I of each spring semester. Applications can be found at the able online through the school’s Web site, an RA is a “live-in stu- think they’ve [the administration] done a good job at it.” Involvement Center desk or online through the University’s Web dent staff member ... [who] contributes to the student life pro- “We have been fortunate to have enough returning RA’s to site. Resident assistants, hall managers and area coordinators gram and works specifically to develop and enhance community place in each building to act as mentors and role models for our can answer questions about the position as well. for residents.” Therefore, resumés must reflect emerging leaders willing to step up and “work with student residents to create an open, inclusive and The Student Voice staff says supportive residential communi- ty.” Coordinators within Residence Life reviewed applications and “You stay classy, UW-River Falls!” selected which applicants would receive interviews. Since there is more to being an RA than a free single room and a free meal plan, coordinators looked for applicants that were willing to bring something unique to the role. “Resumés need to capture experience that can translate into the [RA] position,” said Jason Neuhaus, the west area coordinator for Residence Life. “[But] if their GPA meets the requirements they’ll [probably] receive an interview. We almost always try to offer the chance to students.” Interviews took place during the final two weeks of February. Panels of interviewers were made up of one to four Residence Life staff members, at least one of them being Neuhaus or Kristie Feist, the east area coordinator for Residence Life. “We try to ask questions that will allow the applicant to share examples of experiences they have that will illustrate their ability to succeed in the posi- tion,” Feist said in an e-mail interview. “We want to see ... how they will handle certain sit- uations if hired.” Once all the interviews were completed, the professional staff within the department of Aaren Manering Residence Life reviewed all the The spring 2008 Student Voice Staff. Front row: Sally King, Sarah Packingham, Katrina Styx, Sarah Schneider. Middle row: applicants and their impressions of them from face-to-face inter- Alayne Hockman, Jenna Nelson, Abby Maliszewski, Kenny Yoo. Back row: Eric Pringle, Ken Weigend, Megan Leoni, Joanna action. In most cases, intervie- Mastley, Andrew Phelps, Ben Brewster (Not pictured: Phillip Bock and Kirsten Blake). wees were asked if they had any preferences to the type of com-