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3 0106 00362 4722 1111011(111 Wednesday, December 18, 1996 Vol. 75 Winona State's First Student Pa er Established 1922 WSU radio station seeks funding, equipment More money for KQAL could mean increase in sound quality, student involvement

"This station attracts so many stu- By Chris Mashak cations Commission to establish the also require listeners to buy new digi- Funding the equipment is sure to an equipment account. For the 1996- Special to the Winonan dents here because you can start as a technical standards for digital broad- tal radios which could receive digital be a concern. Until standards have 97 school year, KQAL has applied for first-year student," said senior Lisack, casting equipment. According to Chief transmission. been set, Martin said, it is hard to say $82,768 under the Ampers operations Brian Turany and Tom Lisack both KQAL's chief announcer. Engineer Mike Martin, digital broad- "It won't happen overnight," said how much the equipment will cost. account and $16,690 under the knew why they wanted to come to Both Turany and Lisack are broad- cast equipment would result in a Martin, who predicts anywhere from "It could be anywhere from $5,000 Ampers equipment account. Last year Winona State University. casting majors and are anticipating clearer transmission. five to 10 years. to $50,000," said Martin. "You never the station spent $74,291 and $3,969, It wasn't just because the bars are KQAL getting updated equipment. "It would sound like you're play- Martin added that listeners won't know if the funding will be there." respectively. within walking distance. Updated equipment would not only ing a CD in your own house," said have a choice but to buy new digital KQAL operates within Winona Ron Elcombe, chairperson of the And it wasn't because the Winona make their lives easier, but it would Martin. radios because the current radios be- State's mass communication depart- mass communication department, State application forms are short. also help the station maintain its status Martin said such a change would ing used would only pick up static. ment. Its budget comes from two added grants could help pay for some It was because of KQAL-FM, as a recruitment tool. not only require every radio station in "It would be like trying to play main sources—an academic account of the costs. Winona State's student-operated KQAL, like all other radio stations, the country to buy new transmitters CD's on an old record player," said and an Ampers Grant, which is di- commercial-free radio station. is waiting for the Federal Communi- and other equipment, but it would Martin. vided into an operations account and see KQAL, page 3 I SANTA CLAUS COMES TO TOWN A Season for Giving Campus Groups Spread Holiday Cheer

By Andy Chadwick state a needy persons name and one thing that they want for Christmas, News Reporter and whoever picks that tag off the tree With the help of Luminet, Being in the midst of the Holiday can get that gift for that person." Ex- Santa Claus was broadcast season brings out the giving nature in plained Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority live from the North Pole to St. everyone. The spirit of the Holidays member, Jennifer Morrison. "We are Mary's University via is being reflected by several campus also singing Christmas carols for interactive television. With the organizations who are donating their canned goods." help of Winona State student time to contribute to the community, The "Pi Lambda Phi" Fraternity Kevin Moore, Santa was ensuring that everyone has an enjoy- held a Thanksgiving food drive, and broadcasted through Winona able Holiday season. "Phi Theta Chi" Sorority is constantly Senior High School to SMU The campus Greek system, for devoting time to the American Breast where children asked Santa example, is always Working to help Cancer Association and the Head Start Claus questions and got the community in various ways, espe- Program. answers right away. cially during the Holidays when it Lourdes Hall is also playing a big counts the most. part in contributing to the needy this We are doing several things such Holiday season. as helping out at the Senior Friend- At the Lourdes front desk, there is ship Center by spending time with the a "Donate to the Needy" box that will elderly and helping them set up their be accessible until Thursday, Decem- `Giving Tree,' which is a tree that is set up with tags on the branches that see Holiday, page 3 TODD MARTIN/staff photographer Holidays trigger increased credit card use, debt Credit union

Jeff Kocur $120 billion (if consumers charge at pushes many students over the edge. who feel overwhelmed by the stresses than es cash status least as much as they did last year) "About a month before Christmas created during the holidays by trying News Reporter will be charged between Thanksgiv- is when we usually see more people to reframe how they view the holi- looked at. We had lost a lot of money The holiday season is supposed to ing and Christmas alone. That is nearly coming in for stress problems, and days. "We can help them re-examine By Michelle Wolf and the accounts were not taken good be about giving, and in the true holi- $4 billion per shopping day, and much financial troubles are usually a big what they expect of themselves dur- News Reporter attention of," said Tedrick. day spirit more Americans are giving of that $120 billion dollars will, un- part of those stress problems," said ing the holiday season, and try to help To be a successful working cash more and more each year. doubtedly, be used for gifts and other Dr. Kettner. them to not see it so materialistically. Students who normally cash per- branch, a credit union needs to have Consumers spent an average of holiday related goods and services. The financial nroblems are only . .we try to teach them to cope," said sonal checks or withdraw money in enough loan volume to support the $1,160 on Christmas gifts in 1995— For college students who tradi- one aspect of students' stress during Dr. Kettner. downstairs Kryzsko need to find an- cash branch and have a working cash an almost 24% increase from 1994. tionally have very little money and the holidays. According to Kettner, Credit consultants suggest that other location to receive money. branch. Holiday credit card usage has bal- are venturing into the land of credit students who do not get enough rest, shoppers carry a gift list and stick to it, The Winona M.S.U.S.A. Federal Maksud Mahbub, Director of Op- looned in the last decade rising from for the first time, the holidays can be study properly or eat healthy enough consider some used items, limit pur- Credit Union no longer handles cash erations at the credit union, is aware chases to one or two credit cards and of where the credit union's focus need -$28 billion in 1985 to $120 billion last very stressful. What is more stressful, are also contributing to a high stress for members and students. year. According to a CNN poll of perhaps is the credit card bill that level. The stress created by these prob- keep track of what is charged, or, if The decision to switch to a non- to be. shoppers on the day after Thanksgiv- comes in January to the college stu- lems may have a snowball effect on they are not using a credit card, only cash branch came from Matthew "These branches need to provide ing, consumers plan on making 61% dents who have no money. Not being students because it may cause their take a predetermined amount of cash. Tedrick, President and CEO of the better services in the aspect of loans. of Christmas purchases this year with able to pay the bills procured during grades to go down, they may not feel Of course it is the thought that counts M.S.U.S.A. Credit Union, at head That's why were are giving more a credit card. the holiday season can be very frus- very motivated to do anything, they after all, so one could always make office in Mankato. emphasis on loans," said Mahbub. The credit card tracking firm RAM trating to students, and according to may become depressed and/or they something or do something special Tedrick became the President and The credit union will not handle Research Group estimates that more Psychotherapist Dr. Donna Kettner May turn to alcohol to try and cope for someone for little or no cost. CEO in July and noticed not enough cash for the next few months but will than $700 billion will be charged this of the Brady Clinic in Winona, finan- with their problems. activity in the cash branch in Winona. year, and of that money, more than cial problems could be the issue that Dr. Kettner tries to help people "The operational issues were not see Credit Union, page 3 Winona State Cheer Team to BREAKIN' OUT THE MONEY FOR A DATE compete at Nationals in Orlando divisions for the competition are: all to practice in. By Amanda Samuelson girl, small co-ed (one to three males), "Our squad is doing great and and large co-ed (four or more males). achieving our goals, except there Their hard work has paid off and The Winona State cheer team placed aren't enough facilities available for the Winona State University cheer first in the small co-ed division, which us to reach our peak potential," stated team has qualified to compete at the Goering. means they automatically skip the 'f

Universal Cheerleading Association preliminaries and compete in the fi- The squad usually has practice VC A H (UCA) National competition at MGM nals. Another bonus of being in first every day from 4:15 to 6:00, but quite C 0

Studios in Orlando, Florida. Col- place is that they receive free hotel a few times they have been sent away 101 1 S

leges from across the United States and airfare. The top team in each from their practice place due to an- s/ will compete at the competition Janu- division in the finals will be televised other sport or activity. Schulz hopes el d n ary 9-11. on ESPN2. that by going to the nationals the team Bowy In order to compete in the finals, According to cheer team members will receive more respect. i de

cheer teams must first send in a video George "Boomer" Goering and Sunni "[I hope] that we can show admin- ay l of cheers, chants, and stunts to UCA Schulz, The WS U cheer team has the , istration that we are a sport and that for the preliminary competition, talent and drive to take them to the they will then give us support and a , where they are scored according to top. The only thing that may hinder place to practice," she said. Getting ready to make a wager, Junior Kevin Billie checks to see how much money he the division they fall under. The them is the lack of facilities for them has during the escort auction sponsored by Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and Pi Lamda Phi The Winonan, Winona State University's first student newspaper, estab- lished in 1922, is managed, funded and operated by, and for the students of hat's Going On? Winona State University. The Winonan generates 65 percent of its budget through advertising sales. The remaining 35 percent is provided through student is recognized annually as an award winning a colleciton of sculptures and draw- activity fees. The Winonan Potluck to be held Spring Break at 1 p.m. and are led by one of the newspaper by the Minnesota Better Newspaper Association in the area of ings of pregnant and birthing women, Resident Peer Ministers. student journalism for both individual achievement and as a whole. The tonight entitled, "Birthing (:) an Installation," Alternatives Winonan is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission. where birthing can be used as either a Subscriptions for persons outside the university are available from the verb or a noun, as the installation is Online The Winona State University Na- The Lutheran Campus Center is business manager. added over a period of five days. Please address all correspondence: The Winonan, Winona State University, tive American Heritage and Aware- sponsoring three spring break trips to Schmidlapp is a Drawing and Information Kryzsko Commons, Winona, MN 55987. Phone: Business/Advertising (507) ness Club will hold its annual potluck different locations throughout the Painting instructor, and will be exhib- 457-5677, News & Variety 457-2425, Sports & Photograpy 457-5520, dinner tonight, Wensday, Dec. 18, at United States. These trips are open to Searching iting his pastel drawings of landscape Managing Editor 457-5119. 5 p.m. in the Greeen Room of the anyone at a cost of only $50. Some imagery and specific regional land- Performing Arts Center. fund raising activities, which include Course scape sites. The meal is free and open to any- traveling to area congregations and one wishing to support upcoming performing worship services is re- Managing Editor sports Reporters Native American programs at the uni- Tuesday Night quired. Winona state Universitiy is of- Sally A. Miller Chris Connelly versity or the annual intertribal pow- The first trip is to theAppalachian fering a one-credit course titled, Stephen Pzynski wow held on campus in May. Topics at Lourdes Mountains in Kentucky to participate "Introduction to Online Informa- News Editor Lisa Williams Eating utensils will be provided in a program callled the Christian tion Searching." Participants meet Corrine N. Beyer and participants are asked to bring a Hall Appalachian Project Work fest to help every Thursday from Jan. 9 Photographers food item to share. For additional renovate and repair homes. through Jan. 30, from 6 go 8:30 Variety Editor J. David Dicus information, contact the faculty advi- Every Tuesday evening through The second trip is to Fort Collins, p.m. in Maxwell Library's Biblio- Sunni Schulz Ann Gruetzman sors to the club, Brice Wilkinson at the end of February, Winona State Colorado to participate in a program graphic Instruction Room. Jeff Lauterer 457-5245 or Cindy Killion at 457- University's Residential College will called Urban Plunge. Participants In a Windows environment Assistant Variety Editor Todd Martin 5098. be hosting the Tuesday Night Topics could work in soup kitchens, housing participants will learn how to use Jeff Lauterer Rachel McConnell speaker series. projects, and homeless projects. Online Public Access Catalogs Jeff Mulfinger The theme of the series is The The last trip is to Ann Arbor, Michi- Netscape, Usenet and other infor- Sports Editors Jill Schuettner Wanted: Arts: Landscape of Our Time, and all gan to a conference called, "The Gifts mation retrieval tools. Kathryn Chris Drago News Editor speakers will be dealing with art and We Offer, The Burdens We Bear," Sullivan, Winona State Periodi- Anna Derocher Columnists its connection to the ideas of home which explores the ministry in the cal librarian is teaching the course Dave Adams and place. daily lives of gay and lesbian Chris- For an overview of the sylla Photo Editor Dean Korder The Winonan is in need of a news The first two presentations fea- tians. There will be speakers, work- bus, visit the course Web site at Jackie Jedynak Brian James Fair editor. This is a paid position, and tured local entertainers John and shops, panel discussions and worship. http://www.winona.msus.edu/is Steve McFarland applications can be picked up in the Therese Bernadot, and Korean visual Students interested in any of these f/library-f/sylli. Assistant Photo Editor Jill Otto Winonan office in the lower hyphen artist, Hyunjoo Kang. spring break opportunities should at- To enroll or for more informa Joshua Smith Mary Paw lek of Kryszko. Future presentations include a folk tend an informational meeting on tion, contact WSU's continuing Brian Turany art scholar from Nairobi and a presen- January 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Lutheran educattion office at 507-457-5080 Chief Copy Editor Art Faculty hold tation of digitized music using com- Campus Center, located at 253 West Dave Adams Advertising Representatives puters, Wabasha, behind Central Lutheran Eric Albrecht Exhibit All Tuesday Night Topics speak- Church. Call Tami at 452-4949 for Advertising Manager Liz Cavanagh ers begin at 7:00 p.m. in the North more information. Support the Matt Hassler Kellie Goodpaster Andy Roberts Winona State University students Lounge of Lourdes Hall, and are free Warriors News Reporters Meg Ryan have until Dec. 20 to view the work of and open to the public. WednesdayWorship Andy Chadwick Christine Toy Winona State Art Faculty Seho Park, Students are encouraged to sup- Jeff Kocur Paul Zittman Anne Scott Plummer, and Don Lunch for a Buck Every Wednesday at 9:19 p.m. at port the Warrior athletic teams Bethanie Krien Schmidlapp which is on display in the the Lutheran Campus Center students Upcomimng Men's Basketball Amanda Samuelson Copy Editors Paul Watkins Gallery. Every Thursday the Lutheran Cam- are welcome to attend a worship ser- games at home include: Sat.., Jan Michelle Wolf Skipp Boyenga The exhibit, which opened Dec. 5, pus Center offers a home-cooked meal vice. The service, lead by Pr. John 4 at 3:00 p.m. against College of Val Emerson is an annual show that features the for only a $1 between 11 a.m. and 1 Carrier, is open to everyone. St. Francis; Sat., Jan. 11 at 8:00 Arts & Variety Reporters three teachers recent work. p.m. (when the university is in ses- p.m against Northern State. Andrea Nelson Cartoonists Park, who teaches Foundations and sion). The meal usually consists of a UpcomingWomen's Basket Paul Allen Nate Beck Art Education is showing recent Daily Devotions main dish, dessert and a beverage. ball games at home include Ellen Whitehouse Deepak Venkatraman acrylic paintings. The Lutheran Campus Center is lo- Thurs., Jan. 2 at 7:00 p.m. against Jennifer Harris Plubber teaches Foundations, Ce- cated at 253 Wabasha (opposite the UW-Stout; Sat., Jan. 4 at 5:3 Victoria Sanchez Distribution ramics and Sculpture, and exhibits Students are welcome to attend Alumni House) and everyone is wel- p.m. against Wayne State Univer- Zunaid A.S.M. sculpture and installaiton using ce- daily devotional sessions at the come. sity; Wed., Jan. 11 at 5:45 p.m ramics, cast metal, bamboo, wood, Lutheran Campus Center every day against Northern State University and mixed media. Her installation is except Wednesday. Devotions begin

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GET YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT HERE KQAL digital production equipment, Martin Continued from page 1 said tv. is hoping that funding will be there by 1997. iii r Elcombe said selling airtime to "We have to keep up with the in- ,./: /-',/,714,./ • advertisers is not an option because dustry since we are training students KQAL, by federal regulations, is a for that industry," said Martin. / /S X, / non-commercial station. At Winona's Home 101-FM, one Elcombe stressed that the equip- of the first radio stations in Minnesota ment will be essential if KQAL is to to use digital production equipment, remain an effective learning lab. Program Manager Dave Dicke said Elcombe echoed the sentiment of the greatest advantage of the equip- Turany and Lisack that the station is a ment is that everything is recorded in major recruiting tool for the univer- CD quality sound. sity. Elcombe said at a college fair in "It's very important for students to the Twin Cities, students were sur- learn with digital equipment," said prised to learn that students at Winona Dicke, who worked at KQAL when State can begin work at the radio he was in college. "There will be station their first year. more and more stations with digital Program director Turany said that technology very soon. Stations that a record number of students attended don't have it will be few and far KQAL's first organizational meeting between." this fall. There are currently 90 dee- "In five years time no station in the jays, nine people in the news depart- country will be operating on what ment, and 26 students on the promo- we've got," added Turany. //o.44,0«y0. ,0te,,' tions staff. Lisack explained that the "I'd say more like 10 years," promotions staff was created so ev- pitched in Martin. eryone who wanted to work at KQAL It is stated in KQAL's operations could. This is the first promotions manual that the station "will endeavor staff in station history. to provide a realistic learning experi- Elcombe said, "Keeping the sta- ence for students pursuing broadcast- tion as modern as we can makes it ing careers." Given the direction the more valuable to the students who industry is headed, it follows that come here." KQAL can only continue to serve Standards have already been set students well by getting updated for digital production equipment. equipment. Lisack explained that with digital pro- "It's no secret that the industry is duction equipment, dee-jays are able going digital," said Elcombe. "If that's to program their shows on computers, what the industry is doing and we're which results in a more professional trying to provide our students with a sound. good shot at getting a job, we can't be Although KQAL does not yet have using outdated equipment." JACKIE JEDYNAK/Photo Editor As many credit card representatives invade the lower hypen of Kryszko commons, freshman Dan Ahrens (left), and freshman Shabbir Khan are lured by free gifts in exchange for applying for credit cards. Many college students are targets for on-campus credit card representatives. Credit Union Holiday Students and their guests. The cost to Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 get in was one dollar or free admis- sion with one canned good. All canned return to being a cash branch after the ber 19th. This box is open to basically goods that were collected at the for- loan volume increases, anything, whether it be clothes; food mal were donated to a local food Tedrick will decide when the crecit or toys, that may be donated to help shelf. union will return to a cash branch. the less fortunate in these times of The Holidays are meant to be a "Our members are having access need. good time for everyone and no one of cash through writing out checks The box is open to anyone should be forgotten in this giving sea- and through ATM cash cards, so they who wants to donate food, clothing or son. These Winona State University are having the access of cash in every toys that will be given to charity. The organizations are taking part in mak- way except they cannot withdraw food and clothing will go to the Red ing sure that those who may be less money from here," said Mahbub. Cross and the Salvation Army, and fortunate have a wonderful Holiday Building up the loan volume will the toys will be given to the Women's season. help the credit union provide better Resource Center who have a program services to the customers. that gives toys to children of families "We are giving the same amount that can't afford it." Said Donation of emphasis, the same amount of effi- Organizer, Shauna Dow. ciency, rather in a more efficient way Lourdes Hall also held a Winter of handling accounts and handling Formal on Saturday, December 14th balances," said Mahbub. that was open to all Winona State SEE YA NEXT YEAR ! Holiday Tip #35 WINONAN ROOMMATE GIFT IDEA: 0711-T 1 t SNEAK INTO THEIR ROOM AND NICELY Est. 1967 WINONAS BIRTHDAY BAR GIFTWRAP A FEW OF THEIR OWN POSSESSIONI.

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What do you want Santa to Landlord will College students need to be aware many stressful times and are very of the connection between their will- sensitive and understanding of each Student Forum: bring you for Christmas? raise rent if new ingness to vote for more public spend- other's needs. I have never seen a ing and their responsibility to pay the couple more attentive to their chil- new school bond bill. It is never too early to understand dren and each other. the burdens of democracy. I have babysat Khalid and Samira passes on many occasions. They have been raised in such a loving, caring envi- Donald M. Salyards A resident of Winona, I just re- ronment that they both have wonder- ceived my property tax statement. The ful temperaments, and I never turn increases were substantial, especially down an opportunity to spend time on two rental properties. with them. Reader speaks up Amy, Waleed, and their children Of course, those tax increases won't are very close to me. I care deeply for be paid by the landlord, they will be for friend all of them. They have the kind of paid by the renters. In this case the marriage and strong family relation- renters are college students, already I am extremely upset at the hor- ship that I want for myself, and that is on a tight budget. Based on tax in- rible situation the Al-Balawi family the foundation of the American dream. creases I have received in the mail is facing. Based on the accusations of The heart of America is supposed to yesterday, each college student who an ex-wife, Immigration and Natu- be in its families, yet the fate of this rent from me will pay $5.00 per month ralization is planning to deport family is in the hands of an uncaring in 1997 than they did in 1996, just to Waleed. Words cannot describe how bureaucracy. So few families make it cover the property tax increase. furious I am that a government agency this far, and it is simply inconceiv- To better inform my renters about will rip apart this wonderful family. able that this family can be separated the relationship between voting and I have known both Waleed and based on a technicality and a lot of red JEFF DAGGETT COLLEEN WICHMANN BRITTON MCGINN tax burdens, all of my leases contain a Amy for many years, and have tape. I am absolutely appalled that senior/ criminal justice major sophomore/ french major freshman/ MIS major "referendum" provision. If a referen- watched their relationship develop, this sort of injustice is legal in a coun- "I want Santa to bring me a "I want Santa to bring me an elf "Sweaters and Best Buy gift dum for a new school or other public mature and thrive. I am regularly in- try that talks so much about the value puppy for my girlfriend and a to do my homework and exams for certificates." bond issue passes during the term of vited to their house for dinner or a of families. girlfriend. - Not necessarily in that the rest of my academic career." the lease, the landlord has the right to movie, and often on excursions with Please show your support for this order." immediately increase the monthly their entire family. Waleed and Amy extraordinary family by contacting rent, up to $10.00 per month. are a very happily married couple. They have stuck together through your elected government officials. For more information, please con- tact: Angela Robinson PO Box 382 E-mail: [email protected]

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By Dave Adams By SALLY A. MILLER HYPOGEUM Managing Editor Columnist By DEAN KORDER Columnist

Merry Christmas. Exactly seven days from today, it will be Christmas day, Whassup? Okay, enough with the formal greetings. Let's get down to I left the city earlier than usual because of the snow storm the night before. and across the land will be heard the sounds of children shouting, "I wanted a business. I hate driving in winter, but at least I'm driving again. As I turned the beast Tickle Me Elmo!" and the sounds of parents killing themselves because they As you can see, I don't have a lot of space this week. I also have nothing onto Highway 52 and made my way through S t. Paul, my thoughts turned back couldn't get that damn toy. cool to write about since the Vikings are only 9-6, I haven't bought that million to the weekend I had just spent with my girlfriend. Somewhere, sometime, our society lost sight of Christmas. Personally, I dollar lotto ticket, and I still haven't had sex. Rest assured that when the Sometimes I just can't understand what she sees in me. I mean, I'm believe Christmas is a time to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. For me, it is Vikings win the Super Bowl (next year), I win an obscene amount of money, stubborn, I'm ancient, and I'm still in school, but she, as she likes to say, loves a time to remember the hope His birth gave to a hopeless mankind. My husband and I meet that special woman who won't charge me by the hour, I will have me for some reason or another. I don't understand it, but I don't question it and I try to teach our children that Christmas is about a star shining in a dark plenty to write about!! Until then, I have decided to share with you some either. Yesterday, as we walked the halls of the Mall of America, I kept sky, signalling a prophecy had been fulfilled. We remind our children that the recycled holiday wisdom. looking over at her and thinking "She is the most beautiful woman in the gifts we give, and get, are representative of the gift of eternal life that the death The following is a reprint of my Christmas column from last year, minus world." of Jesus Christ gave us. And, to keep everything in perspective for all of us, some surplus details and references to a now ex-girlfriend. If you really crave When we left the mall there was already seven inches of snow on the sitting on a table in the middle of our living room is a 12-inch figurine of Santa the details and ex-girlfriend references, come to the office and pick up a back ground. Driving was treacherous. I could barely see because my windshield Clause kneeling reverantly before the baby Jesus. issue. Otherwise, I ask you to please ignore my rampant streaks of insincerity wipers kept getting clogged with ice. She remained calm and began singing These are just a few of the things we teach our children about Christmas. and cynicism in past columns and take this one to heart. Just keep in mind that Christmas carols to break up the seriousness of the situation. She'd start off We've tried to teach them that the games, parties, gifts, cookies, etc., are all a my next column will be so funny, you'll herniate yourself (and that's always at a full tilt and then realize she didn't know all the words or verses and the fun part of the holiday season, but there is a more significant reason for a good time!). carols would come to an uncertain end as she trailed off looking to me to finish Christmas. And that significant reason has nothing to do with a little red toy Well, here we are! Christmas time again. Are you ready for the onslaught the parts she didn't know. Soon, we were both singing. It took us a good hour named Tickle Me Elmo. of advertising, the overabundance of Santas at every mall, and the endless to go 15 miles. God, I love that woman. I don't know much about other faiths or cultures, but I doubt none have showings of it' s a Wonderful Life ? Of course you're ready, you're a seasoned But now, I was cruising. The road racing beneath me. My mind often holiday traditions rooted in blatant materialism. Something has gone seriously veteran. You have that "Get the hell out of my way!" attitude necessary for wanders while I drive. The beast's radio doesn't work and there's something wrong with the value system of our society when parents are desperate enough survival in parking ramps and shopping malls during what one song calls "the about flying down the road with nothing but the sounds of the car engine, the to pay $500, $700, or even $1,000 for a toy that sells for less than $30. Children most wonderful time of the year." heating fan, and she was settled back into her seat like she was ready for the are learning they will get what they want when they want it. And life just isn't But, did you ever wonder if there was something else? Some unfulfilled long haul. like that. feeling at Christmas time? Did you ever get an empty feeling like no matter She passed me going 40 in a 30 mile per hour zone. She was racing to get I don't think the problem is the children; it's the parents. Parents have lost how many gifts you gave there's still something missing? I have. This is what home or back to school, but she got caught behind a truck and I passed her faith in themselves. They've lost faith in their children. Children are very I found. again. She caught up to me on the two-lane highway between Red Wing and resilient. Parents, on the other hand, aren't resilient. We are voluntary victims After years of expensive, taxpayer-funded research, I have concluded that Lake City. She rode my ass and made several attempts to pass, but there was of that thing called Guilt. We feel guilt because we aren't spending enough time Christmas has become a time to make amends through material goods, and a too much traffic. When we reached Lake City, she bolted by me, but again she with our children. We feel guilt because the Jones's children have things our time to continue tradition even if the level of insincerity is almost painful. got caught behind a truck. I was a mile or two beyond Lake City, on the twisted children don't have. We feel guilt because we don't want our children going Don't fold up the paper yet, I'm just gettin' warmed up. What do you two-lane highway that runs along the river, when her headlights once again to daycare the day after Christmas and discovering other children got Tickle remember about Christmas during you childhood? Unwrapping He-Man came into view. There aren't many places to pass along that stretch of road Me Elmo when they didn't. dolls, Transformer robots, or Tyco race car tracks? Or maybe discovering so she, once again, rode my ass. Then, when Highway 61 turns into a four- So, we go out and beg, borrow, and in some cases, steal, to get that stupid Barbie and her Corvette parked in front of the fireplace? Aaahh, those are good lane just outside of Wabasha, she got her chance and she went by me like I was toy for our child. The sad thing is, the force that is driving us is internal, not memories: Memories of when you bought presents for other people out of standing still. I stopped in Wabasha to get a soda and to clean my windshield. external. Parents have heard that Tickle Me Elmo is THE toy to have this year, obligation, for the sole purpose of getting gifts in return.Sadly, most of us still As I headed back onto the highway, I again turned my thoughts back to and whether children really want it or not, parents nationwide are ready to sell think this way. We have not been able to outgrow our childish greed for the the weekend Linda and I had gone out to eat Mexican and after we were their souls to get this toy. We equate our success as parents with our ability to coolest stuff we can get for free. finished eating we went to get back in the car. I then realized that I had locked keep our children knee deep in the Must Haves. Failure to provide the Tickle We have gone astray. I don't mean to sound preachy, that's for sure. I am my keys in the car. It took us awhile to find a metal hanger and by the time Me Elmo in 1996 means you are a failure as a parent. not a very religious person. Even though most of my beliefs or morals are I got the door open I was covered in snow and Linda's feet were as cold as the Parents are going to spend the whole season going to extreme measures to rooted in Judeo-Christian teachings, my point has nothing, to do with religion. snow that was falling. She was a little perturbed at me, but she forgave me. secure this toy, this thing that will only last a few months, and miss out on all It has to do with losing sight of what Christmas is really supposed to be about. Then I see her, the girl in the white baseball cap standing alongside the the chances to secure some things that will last a lifetime: like memories. Push aside the baby Jesus, push aside the shopping malls, discounted highway, and my thoughts turn back to the here and now. I slow down and Most adults look back with deep fondness to Christmas's past, to when we merchandise, and the sonofabitch who just took your parking space, and think see that her car is off the right side of the road buried in snow. I pull off the were children, and sigh. We try desperately to create magic moments for our about why you give gifts to people at all: To make them feel good. road and get out to see if there's anything I can do. She's crying. Apparently children, but just can't seem to gather together enough pixie dust to make the If I died the day after Christmas, I would rather know that all the gifts I ever a deer had jumped in front of her and she lost control of the car. I tell her I'll season sparkle and twinkle as it did when we were young. We aren't seeing the got were given to me because my family wanted me to feel good, not because give her a ride to Kellogg because there's not much else I can do. I clear a space glitter, so it must not be there. But children can find magic in almost anything: of some stupid religion-based obligation. And I certainly wouldn't want to be for her to sit down and drive her to a convenience store. I wait while she gets caterpillars, bubble gum, even jello. known for giving gifts which meant nothing to the people receiving them. on the phone and calls a tow truck. When the truck comes, she starts talking' And during the Christmas season, everything is magic. Going out on a Christmas isn't about money-grubbing and getting the best gift, it's about to the driver, hops in and leaves. She didn't even.say thank you. Oh, well, I snowy day to cut down a Christmas tree is magic. Cutting paper snowflakes is remembering the people most important to you. It's about remembering how hope she has a good Christmas. magic. Sitting in a darkened living room staring at a lit Christmas tree while much you love, how much you are loved, how no amount of money in the world I get back in the beast and point it in the direction of Winona. It seems Christmas music plays is magic. Decorating Christmas cookies is magic. can bring back those who you have lost, and how religion (or lack thereof) is to drive itself the rest of the way home. God, it's nice to be able to drive again. Walking around at night looking at Christmas lights is magic. Presents secondary to the importance of family and friends during the holidays. Happy Holidays. wrapped in foil paper, with a sparkling bow is magic. So from myself, and the rest of the Winonan staff: Happy Holidays! Christmas is magic.

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. f ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS... • What to get your woman What to get your man for for the holidays • ' the holidays By SUNNI SCHULZ By PAUL ALLEN Variety Editor Variety Reporter

-7- • What do women want for Christmas? This question Christmas at my house last year was such a great often plagues the young male shopper who is afraid of 69•66/66/6,999, // success, that my family decided to celebrate Christmas stores like "Bath and Body Works" and "Victoria's Se- again this year! cret." You can spot the uncomfortable male who has been Why such a great success? It's simple really, the guys dragged into such stores by an energetic girlfriend or wife in the family all got exactly what they wanted: an a mile away. He has a look that says "I'd rather be getting excellent Christmas dinner and lots of cool gifts with the an enema than prancing around bath gels and panties" as lowest ratio of gifts returned to gifts kept in years. he shrinks as far away from the aisles as possible. Finding gifts for the women in my family (mom, sis, "I don't want rings or cute personal items for Christmas and Grandma Opal) is as easy as putting the whole "It's from my boyfriend," said Jodi Gee, a junior public rela- the thought that counts" policy into effect. You know, tions major. "That stuff should be saved for anniversaries. like when grandma or mom says: "I'll love whatever you I'd like things like clothes or useful things for Christmas." get me just because I know it's from you." "Quite frankly, if it's a gift, I don't care what it is," said Well, as for the guys in my family (myself included) Kate Venne, a junior journalism/political science major. % it goes more like this: "Hey thanks a lot mom, I love the "I like creative gifts that fit my personality," said Cara thought you put into this. You didn't by chance save the Foster, a freshmen journalism major. "But jewelry is receipt?" always a safe bet." So ladies, if the man on your list this year, whether he Here are some things we found that make fun Christ- be your dad, brother, boyfriend or whoever, is anything mas gifts for that special girlfriend. like the guys in my family, here are a few ideas: Bath or Shower Gel and Lotion-A cop-out but a useful gift. Bath and Body Works has the best smelling What to get your dad: just ask your mom! stuff, but you can find great scents at department stores. Photo Illustration by JOSHUA SMITH/Asst. Photo Editor Thanks, I think What to get your brother: ask either him or your The scent of the season is raspberry. mom! Beanie Babies-The latest craze makes a great stocking What to get the boyfriend, fiancee, or soul mate: stuffier. You can find the real ones and imitations for they'll clean your wallet for something you can find wants unless it is a boxed set, it doesn't mean as much. Not so easy! You basically have to keep your ears at least " anywhere from $3.99 to $5.50. elsewhere for less. Nightgown-Only for married couples. Try explaining partially open for hints he'll not-so-subtly drop in the Books-Best sellers or poetry. Find one by her favorite Kitchen Appliances-Learn now that you don't buy this one to her parents if you're not married! Look at any remaining days til Christmas. author or one with a cool title. blenders and toasters for gifts for anniversaries or even major department store, Daytons and JC Penneys has nice Character Pillows-You can find anything from Mr. Christmas unless she asks you specifically for them. ones. Also go to Victoria's Secret if you want to get We guys got to look good right, so get him a plaid- Potato Head to Mickey Mouse or Tweety Bird. They Women don't feel the same way about electric mixers sexy...and more pricey. flannel shirt from Aber Crombie & Fitch or a pair of make great snuggly companions and study buddies. They that you do about that electric saw or tool kit. Perfume-A great fall-back item, but dangerous. Not Girbaud jeans from County Seat. range in price from $9.99 on sale to about $20 at expensive Lava Lamp-Reminiscent of the psychedelic era, these all women smell great in fragrances that smell fine in the Well, if those aren't in your budget then CDs are a no- stores. You can find them at most major department are relaxing as well as decorative. Spencers, and gadget bottle. Hot fragrances this year are Calvin Klein "One," brainer. Go through his CD collection to get a good idea stores, Toys-R-Us, and K-mart, Wal-Mart and Target. stores carry them for about $40 for a smaller one and $50- the Gap fragrance, and Victoria's secret "Victoria." There of what he listens to and chance it (save the receipt of Clothes-Depends on the girl. Some girls love receiv- 60 for a larger one. They come in all colors. is a difference between cologne and perfume, cologne is course). ing sweaters, shirts and nice jackets. Others would prefer Liquor-Godiva Chocolate Liquor, Absolut Vodka or a little less strong and less pricy. Most women are happy I know that gift certificates are really impersonal, but to pick out their own clothes. Stick to the top half, most a nice bottle of wine or champagne works, but only if both with cologne, so don't go all out on the perfume. if you don't know what kind of music he listens to women need to try on things like pants and skirts to know of you are over 21! Stuffed Animals-most women are suckers for stuffed (although you should) then buy him a gift certificate to if they fit. Don't pick out something you'd like to see her Massage Buddies-Makes great stocking stuffers. animals, but don't let it be her only gift. Gund makes the Face the Music or Musicland. in that she's never worn. Chances are she'll only wear it These happy buddies can be found with faces, in animal softest and cutest, but they are also the most expensive. Movies! Guys love movies. If you don't know what to please you, and not often! shapes or neat colors and in any shape. They can be made Tickets and certificates-Most women love receiving kind of movies he likes then go with a copy of "Tomb- Coupons-Make them yourself for things like free back out of plastic or wood. They run anywhere from $10 for tickets to a dinner show, a concert or a musical. Certifi- stone". That's what my sister is probably going to get her massage or home-cooked dinner. Tell her she can redeem a small one to $20 for a larger one. Try Natural Wonders, cates to a fancy restaurant and a promise to share work husband this year anyway. them anytime for one year. JC Penneys, and Bath and Body Works. also. And like I said about our family Christmas and how the Gag gifts-Always fun if you have a long-standing joke. Massage Oil-this gift can't be given without a prom- Videos-you're best bet is to buy a movie you saw guys got and excellent Christmas dinner, if all else fails. Try Spencer' s, Dapy at the Mall of America for fun stuff. ise to use. This can also be something that can be shared together that she liked. Try discount stores for the best buy him a nice dinner at the Olive Garden or better yet, Heated Throw-You can find them at Kohls for about between the two of you. Try Bath and Body Works or the prices and Suncoast if you can't find it anywhere else. make him dinner, or even better yet buy him a case of mac $40-60. They plug in and warm-up, but aren't meant for major department stores for a bottle. Runs anywhere Watch-Always a nice reminder of the time you've & cheese but only the good stuff (Kraft of Leonardo bedtime use. Great for cuddling and studying together. from $5 for a lotion to $15 for an oil. spent together. Many stores specialize in watches, but brand) and a bottle or really expensive ketchup DIJON Jewelry-Try necklaces and bracelets for good Christ- Music-The best music gifts mean something. Find a watch out, they can cost more. Try any major department KETCHUP! mas gifts and leave the rings for anniversaries and stuff. copy of your song or a CD from a concert you went to store, discount store and accessory place. You can get If you come away from this article with nothing but Try Kohls, JC Penneys, Daytons and Service Merchan- together. Even make a tape of your favorite love songs or them for about $10, but she'll know it. Pest bet? spend one morsel of truth it should be this: SAVE THE dise for the best selections. Stay away from jewelers, songs that remind you of her. Stay away from CD's she about $30-$60 for a nice one. RECEIPT!

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1 drop red food coloring candy Cream together butter and sugar. Beat well. Add oil, eggs and 1 cup butter vanilla. combine flour w/remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Beat into batter. Mix well. Roll into balls the size of a walnut. Press Combine room temperature cream cheese and milk. Add 1/2 cup a with the bottom of a glass that has been rubbed with water and dipped powdered sugar gradually. Stir in 2 tbsp crushed peppermint candy and in colored sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 350 degrees 10-12 11.G14,09- food coloring. Set aside to be used later for filling -czoor.41. v•caz:ror9 NegiC9v.a. 110.440/ -.4200w1' minutes. Cream butter, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar gradually. Mix in vanilla. .41 990 •••• .10 11, .111 ••• Blend in flour. Knead dough in hands until soft and pliable. Shape a Holiday Party Punch rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. make a deep well in center of each ball with the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill with 1/2 tsp. of

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Should I still work out Fantastic Fudge when I am sick? 9 By JENNIFER HARRIS A: According to Dr. Primos of Fitness magazine, if your Variety Reporter symptoms are above the neck ( a stuffy or runny nose or sore throat) exercise is probably safe, although, he suggests to start 3 cups semi-sweet chips dash of salt your work out at half the usual pace, and if after ten minutes you 9 1 1/4 oz can Eagle brand 1 cup of diamond walnuts still feel o.k., it is acceptable to increase your intensity and sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla finish your workout. However, don't push it even though you may find that a workout may even temporarily clear a stuffy head. In a saucepan over low heat melt chocolate. Add milk and salt. Remove from pan and stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread into Don't exercise if you have below the neck symptoms such as muscle aches, hacking cough, fever of 100 degrees or higher, aluminum foil 8 or 9 inch square pan. Chill for two hours or until cold. •■• chills or diarrhea. You may run the risk of becoming weak and -•• .0 .11 .111 dehydrated because your body has already suffered fluid loss, that, combined with a fever, can dangerously raise your body's Ghost in the Shell temperature and stress your circulatory system. Instead, it is asks "what does it mean to be human? wise to hold off on exercising until your below the neck Also the hits and the classics of 1996, what videos to buy for Christmas presents symptoms subside. When you begin to feel better it is a good rule of thumb to Motoko Kusanagi an officer in the and stunning Japanese animation, Torn Cruise stars as I.M.F. Agent exercise at a lower-than- normal level of intensity two days for By BRIAN JAMES FAIR Sector 9 security force who is also a however, the film's true strength lies Ethan Hunt in each day you were sick. Move Critic Mission Impossible, an cyborg. Her body has been so exten- in its plot. Ghost in the Shell asks its intense action thriller in which you sively rebuilt that her only remaining GHOST IN THE SHELL audience where this new age of corn- can truly expect the impossible as humanity is her ghost, or spirit. puters will take us, and, when altering Agent Hunt attempts to recover the As the leading agent in Sector 9 one's own mind becomes as easy a stolen N.O.C. (Non-Official-Cover) Q: I saw an ad for that Ab Roller on T.V. Do you Written and directed by she is soon set upon the task of track- programming a computer, what does list. know if it really works or should I just do stomach Mamoru Oshii. ing down the Puppet Master, a com- it mean to be human? Mankind fights for its right to crunches on my own? puter hacker of such unprecedented Available on video cassette with exist in the special effects master- skill that he can haOk into the very either subtitles or in English, Ghost in piece Independence Day, starring Jeff Approx 82 minutes minds of his victims. the Shell can be purchased at most Goldbluhm and Will Smith. A: The Ab Roller Plus says that it will make your crunches His human marionettes carry out major video retailers. Renting it can Secret agent James Bond, 007, safer and more productive by helping you maintain perfect This movie is not rated. It his orders while completely lost in be more difficult, here in Winona the returns in Goldeneye. This time James form. contains violence, explicit their own computer generated worlds. only store that I am aware of that rents Bond faces his most difficult chal- However, as the Major progresses Ghost in the Shell According to a study done by Dr. M. Pope, Ph. D., director language and nudity. Parental or any Japanese lenge yet as he tries to stop one of his further along the trail of victims, it animation is Jimmy Jams, a local own, agent 006 from firing the top of the Iowa Spine Research Center, the machine was found to Discretion is Advised be awkward and uncomfortable after a few uses. The fixed becomes clear that the Puppet Master comic and gaming store, located on secret weapon Goldeneye into the head-rest bent some of the testers necks at an unnatural angle; has been looking for her and that there Third Street, downtown Winona. heart of London. Mamoru Oshii's Ghost in the Shell one even complained it hampered his breathing. is a lethal political conspiracy devel- Also available is the high speed is an excellent example of animated Bottom line, according to Dr. M. Pope and 4"11 Mary oping around this mysterious com- What videos to film Twister, starring Bill Paxton and films deserving a place alongside Pawelek, the Ab Roller is not a "one size fits all" device. Dr. puter hacker. Helen Hunt. As well as the L.A. Hollywood's mainstream produc- buy for Christmas Pope also believes the design helps you cheat a bit when doing Ghost in the Shell is an excellent crime story Heat starring Robert tions. crunches vs. doing them yourself. By pulling with your arms piece of science fiction and would DeNiro, Val Kilmer and Al Pachino. A powerful work of science fic- presents you can use muscles other than your abdominals to curl your- have great appeal to fans of films like This short list can only scratch the tion, Ghost in the Shell has both an self up. Blade Runner, Robocop, or the Ter- With Christmas arriving shortly, surface of the thousands of movies intriguing plotline and superb charac- On the issue of safety some of these devices claim to elimi- minator. Action scenes like the run- videos are often an excellent low bud- available, so you may also wish to ters, as well as a strong insight into the nate back strain that they claim is common with the "old ning firefight through the crowded get gift for friends or family mem- consider a classic movie as a gift for human spirit. fashion crunch". According to John Jakicic, Ph. D., there is streets of Hong Kong clearly show bers. Quite unfortunately the Christ- this holiday season, such as the Indi- Set in Hong Kong, 2029, Ghost in very little back strain when a regular crunch is done properly. the director's concern for a detailed mas season often has more new mov- ana Jones Trilogy, nearly everything the Shell is a slick sci-fi action thriller So, if you want to buy the machine that's great , but you really environment as well as a sharp sense ies arriving in the theaters then on the by Disney and of course Star Wars. about two opposing anti-terrorist po- don't need any special equipment, you already have the best of suspense. shelves. However, here are a few However, with the upcoming re-re- lice forces: Sector 6 and Sector 9. machine money can't buy—your muscles. This is a beautifully animated film, suggestions to start, or complete, your lease of the Star Wars Trilogy in the- The main character is Major combining both computer graphics holiday shopping; aters, you might decide to wait.

Welcome to the end of 1996. With VARIOUS I have a few closing thoughts for the holiday season upon us I feel the VARIOUS BEN LEE CHEMICAL BROTIIERS 1996. need to endorse of few sureshots for I have written for every week that your shopping list. Christmas on Death Row Just Say Noel Grandpaw Would Exit Planet Dust the music biz is looking for the next It wasn't until last year that I real- Death Row Geffen Grand Royal Astralwerks. big thing since alternative is getting ized the joy of giving at Christmas. It old and punk burned out rather quickly not only feels good to give but it feels Now here is an album that is sure to For those of you (myself included) For that extra-hard-to-shop-for When it comes to the future of as a top forty format. This month good to give things that can change make your holidays bright. Who'd of who are a little turned off by the person on your "nice" list I recom- techno, the Chemical Brothers are the empty-v announced that it will begin people for the better (in your opin- thought that we would ever hear Snoop thought of Suge Knight coming down mend this terribly catchy pop album. electronic communities answer to to air "electronic dance" and "tradi- ion). sing/rap a portion of "The Twelve your chimney in a Santa suit, here is Ben, a teenage Australian pop Nirvana. tional pop" in an effort to phase out For instance my parents gave me Days Of Christmas?" It's all here. another Christmas compilation that is prodigy, is the founding member of Exit Planet Dust was the first the tired old alternative videos. some kitchen supplies last year, not Christmas wishes from all your fa- less than traditional. the now defunct Noise Addict. He album for the Chemical Brothers, for- Is this the end of rock and/or roll as because I asked for them, but because vorites on the most notorious label in The album opens with the first decided a few years back to write and merly the Dust Brothers. Ever since we know it? Quite simply, NO. If you they thought that these gifts would the world. profane Christmas song I have ever record an album based around his $20 its release Exit has done nothing ex- haven't noticed, empty-v jumps on make me a good cook. This is not the kind of album that heard. Beck's "Little Drum Machine acoustic guitar. The idea was that he cept grow. It is truly a great album anything that has the ability to fill the Apparantly they don't think that would be released another time of Boy" is an all inclusive holiday song. had lots of songs that the obviously and may be the only album I own that gap between 15 minute commercial mac & cheese with a side of ramen year simply because it isn't really that Christmas, Chanukah, and even Box- noisy Noise Addict wouldn't do jus- no one hates. breaks. Empty-v Europe airs Tricky qualifies as good home cookin'. good. It is, however, a standout alter- ing Day are addressed. How's that for tice so he headed for Chicago to record From industrial to punk, I know videos just as often as Oasis videos The gifts you give can sometimes native to the Christmas With Bing, or holiday cheer? will on a break from school. people who used to cringe at the men- and it works just fine for them. influence people in a big way. The NKOTB Christmas Hits albums you The rest of album is as unpredict- The result was an album that is tion of techno and love the Chemical Rock will never die. Neither will Will Self book that my sister gave me may have used to get in the Christmas able as it is alternative. The Roots beautiful in it's simplicity. The aver- Brothers. With the release of the all of the beautiful variations of rock. for my last birthday got me into casual spirit in the past. Song "Millie Pulled a Pistol On Santa" age song on the album checks in at setting sun single (which features From punk to pop, goth to surf, there reading and surreal authors. You can The album covers the standard clas- is more a song about child abuse than around 1.5 minutes so that it is impos- vocals from one of those Oasis losers) will always be a wide variety of music turn this lesson to your advantage sics "Silver Bells" and "White Christ- it is a Christmas tune. The Sonic sible to get sick of them. the Chemical Brothers are in a posi- to choose from. It's up to you to find during the holidays mas" with a Death Row twist, but the Youth song "Santa Doesn't Cop Out It's hard to believe that an album tion to bust techno wide open. the good stuff while the industry burns If your roommate does not appre- standout here is a original piece called On Dope" has the quality of a song that is so simple can be so good. Every If you've ever wanted to jump on a out another healthy scene. ciate your music, buy them some "Santa Claus Goes To The Ghetto" that the label forced them to do. song is quick and upbeat with the bandwagon, this is the smoothest ride It is sad to think that some of my music that will get them into what you performed by none other than Snoop The rest of Just say Noel is reason- standard teenage boy themes running in town. It's not at all cramped yet but favorite artists will sellout in the fu- like. and Nate Dogg. Christmas will never ably festive. The Southern Culture throughout. Ben pours out his heart with empty-v exposure tickets will be ture and little kids could be wearing If your younger sibling wants a be the same. On The Skids "Merry Christmas on subjects from girls to his guitar. going fast. Aphex Twin tour shirts after the re- country CD for Christmas, buy them Baby" is as close to a traditional holi- There is no weak link in this album lease of Richard James, something that will steer them away but I'll make day hit as they get. and is a sure shot for any pop fan. BOTTOM LINE: A GREAT it. After all, if I made it through from country and onto a musical path BOTTOM LINE: YOU'D CHOICE FOR ANYONE seeing people hop on the punk band- closer to your own. (A Wilco album wagon by trading in their Rush t- in the stocking will almost always HAVE TO TRY AWFULLY WHO CAN RESPECT SOLID BOTTOM LINE: I'M BOTTOM LINE: EGGNOG, shirts for a fresh mohawk and leather turn a country bumpkin into an indie HARD TO NOT LIKE THIS BEATS AND TIGHT DREAMING OF A SOUTH PRESENTS AND LOTS OF jacket. rocker) ALBUM. PRODUCTION. CENTRAL X-MAS FEEDBACK. On the up side, it will be fun to see Also included are a few Yuletide KEY CUTS: AWAY WITH KEY CUTS: CHEMICAL KEY CUTS: SANTA CLAUS - KEY CUT: MERRY these alterna-teens and poser punks compilations for yourself. THE PIXIES, BOLT, LOVE BEATS, LEAVE HOME, LIFE GOES TO THE GHETTO. CHRISTMAS BABY scramble to the next "big thing". SONG. IS SWEET. Warriors outlast Eau Claire in triple OT Brad Sowinski leads both teams with 32 points, 17 rebounds; also adds 5 steals

By STEPHEN PZYNSKI Despite being down by 12, UW- But Lyons' outstanding hustle Eau Claire started the second half forced the ball out of bounds off of Sports Reporter s 17, • A, with a 22-2 run, including five three- Eau Claire's Andy Fisher, thus forc- 24,

.0. WI ing a second overtime. CW4 OMt1.3 . It took 42 years and three overtimes pointers. 4€1, tel but it finally happened. During which, WSU sophomore The two teams traded baskets ,51.. The last time the Winona State center Nate Landers went down with throughout the second overtime be- , University men's basketball team an injured ankle, and was helped off fore Brian Harms sunk a three pointer defeated UW-Eau Claire was Dec. the court. He did not return. with just 3 seconds remaining almost 11, 1954. Eau Claire , took the lead 56-51, assuring the Warriors of victory. Forty-Two years later to the exact before Brian Harms tied the game at But as Eau Claire guard Andy day they did it again, knocking off the 60 with a long-range bomb, one of his Fisher went up for the game tying undefeated BluGolds 115-110 in three seven treys on the night, with 10:00 three pointer with 1 second left, he overtimes Dec. 11. was fouled by WSU's Jason Lyons Despite being outsized and out- thus giving Eau Claire three free manned, the Warriors over powered throws and a chance to tie. Eau Claire and held on to improve "It was a greatwin, Fisher calmly sank all three shots, their record to 5-5. and a third overtime was eminent. "It was a quality win," said WSU very gutsy." The third overtime session was all coach Les Wothke. "Eau Claire is an -Coach Les Wothke Warriors with Harms, Lyons and outstanding basketball team. This was Meincke all hitting three pointers, and the finest basketball game I have ever Sowinski hitting 4 of 5 from the free seen played in this gym." left on the clock. throw line. Winona State jumped out to an The two teams then see-sawed back The victory was clinched as Brian early 13-4 lead behind nine points and forth until freshman guard Lance Harms relaxed and sunk two free from senior starter Brad Sowinski. Meincke capitalized on a four point throws with 5 seconds remaining, giv- Eau Claire was immediately in foul play with 44 seconds remaining in ing the Warriors a 115-110 lead. trouble as WSU went into the bonus regulation to put the Warriors up by "We hit some key free throws down with 11 minutes, 49 seconds left on two. the stretch," Wothke said. "It was a the clock. Eau Claire forward Jim Anderson great win, very gutsy." Five minutes later, Sowinski then tied the game with eight ticks left Wothke said he was most proud of slammed home two of his 13 first-half on the clock to force overtime thus the way that his players fought under points, giving the Warriors a 12-point marking the first overtime game ever adversity. lead. in 58 meetings between these two Said Wothke, "We had a very small Eau Claire then made a short run, schools. line-up, but did a great job rebound- cutting its deficit to six, but Winona WSU took a four point lead on ing against their big guys." State scored the last six points of the Meincke's tip-in with 1:10 left, but Not only was 6'8" Nate Landers half, including freshman Justin the persistent BluGolds came back out with his first half injury, but sopho- JACKIE JEDYNAK/Photo Editor Treptow's backwards lay-up at the again, tying the score with just 12 more guard Kevin McElroy was also The Warriors' Nate Landers (55) soars above UW-Eau Claire defenders as he tries for a bucket In buzzer, extending the Warrior lead to seconds left. out with the flu. Dec. 11's 115-110 triple overtime win. This was WSU's first victory over Eau Claire in 42 years. 40-28. Winona State then lost it's chance Senior forward Brad Sowinski led Sowinski's 13 points led all scor- for the game winning shot when all players with 32 points, 17 rebounds ers at halftime. Eau Claire starting sophomore Jason Lyons turned the and five steals. He also played all 55 center Cory Kulig also had 10. ball over with six seconds remaining, minutes of the game - never sitting giving Eau Claire a fast break, and a down once. sure bucket. Warriors school Hamline Winona State Warrior men suffer one-point heartbreaker By CHRIS CONNELLY Sports Reporter

One point isn't normally thought of as much, but on Saturday it cost the Winona State Warriors another mark in the win column. WSU (5-6 overall) sparred against visiting University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, but lost the battle 64- 63. The battle intensified with the Pointers taking the lead 61-57 with 1:40 left in the game. Lance Meincke made the trey with 1:23 left. Again, Meincke came through with a three. With 22 seconds on the clock, the score was 63-61, WSU on top. Time out was called by Stevens Point. The Pointers came out, regrouped, and scored from three point land with seven seconds remaining. WSU couldn't connect with the rim and lost, 64-63. The score was a race until the end. WSU and Stevens Point were so close the entire time the lead changed hands 20 times and the score was tied 10 times. "There were a lot of highs and lows in the game," senior forward Brad Sowinski said. The two teams were closely matched throughout the game. Both JACKIE JEDYNAK/Photo Editor JACKIE JEDYNAK/Photo Editor The Warriors Tina Rosengren reaches for the upper bar of the uneven parallel bars Friday at shot 52 field goals and made 22. Both With tissue sealing a bloody nose, Winona State's Mark Tripp McCown Gymnasium. Winona State University defeated Hamline University 175.15-165.25. (40) goes up for two agasint two UW-Stevens Point defenders. See Men's hoops, page 9 Warriors schooled Hamline Univer- By CHRIS DRAGO petitor to participate in every event, sity 175.15-165.25. tallying a 34.85 in the all-around. Sports Editor Winona State kicked off its season Green also clinched first place in WSU hires yet another athletic director with a win in every event and a top- the floor exercise with a 9.35, and By CHRIS DRAGO anything at Winona State as I am Holstad was an applicant in the The Winona State University two finish in all but one. second on the balance beam (9.1). Sports Editor about this move," said Evans, who's original search to replace Juaire, but gymnastics team may have found a WSU also set a new school-scor- Just for good measure, the 1995- replacement for the marketing It's on to 'Plan B' for Winona been assuming the role as athletic the job went to Fran Hummel. ing record for the first meet of the 96 All-American finished third on schemes and fund raisers tradition- State University in its continuing mis- director since the resignation of Hummel accepted the position, but season. vault with an 8.7. ally used to raise squad revenues. sion to fill the position of athletic Stephen Juaire April 2. "It's a great reneged following a visit during The Warriors weren't entirely "It was a little shaky at first," Instead of theme nights and director. day for Winona State." WSU's homecoming weekend. He stingy though, the Pipers did manage Green said. "But we did pretty good sleepovers, the Warriors could charge Larry Holstad was named to the Holstad, a former athlete and alum- cited significant and unalterable rea- a second-place finish on vault - Jaquie overall. their opposition an admission fee to post on a two-year interim basis by nus of WSU, will begin on Jan. 6. sons for turning down the job. Banet (8.75) - and a third in the floor "Now we know what we have to the meets. university realtins and development "I am very much looking forward Evans said he doesn't believe the - Beth Flaherty (9.1). do to get better." After all, clinics aren't usually vice president Gary Evans at a Nov. to getting started," Holstad said. "I university is settling for a lesser can- On to the Warriors. WSU freshman and Winona na- free - except maybe for the one WSU 22, press conference. hope I can contribute in a very posi- didate in Holstad. WSU senior and perennial star tive Kassy Kroening overcame the held Dec. 13, at McCown Gym as the "I have not been as excited about tive manner." See AD, page 9 Annemarie Green was the only com- See Gymnastics, page 9 min er 18, 1996 xc Pa Warriors blow out Flames of Warrior the week... North Central in 113-47 victory Brad Sowinski: Shot for 1,000 By ANNA L. DEROCHER Of all the games Brad has played, By CHRIS CONNELLY well, and they accumulated another of nine rebounds, eight of which were one stands out in his mind. It was his Sports Reporter 50 points. defensive. Ben Bushaw grabbed four Sports Editor sophomore year and the opponent Forty-seven total field goals were offensive rebounds, and had another Brad Sowinski lost count of his was Southern Indiana-Evansville, The "flame" was lit at the begin- made for the Warriors compared to 4 defensive rebounds. buckets after he sunk his third shot, number one in the country for Divi- ning of the game, but soon was extin- North Central's 19. Jamie Ten Pas paced WSU with Two weeks ago at Saint Mary's sion Two schools. guished. WSU made 12 treys while the seven, and Kevin McElroy added six. University in the annual Battle for "They had a guy named Gerard," To score 113 points in a game is Flames attempted 14. WSU crashed Here again, Landers used his height the Rock match-up, Brad became Brad recalled. "He was a pre-season impressive even for an NBA game. the boards coming up with 33 defen- to block three shots. the twentieth man in Winona State All-American who ended getting the The last time the Winona State sive and 17 offensive rebounds com- WSU steals were abundant. Ten University basketball history to score honor at the end of the year. University basketball team scored that pared to North Central's 34. Pas had four, McElroy, Bommer 1,000 points in his career. "I had 28 points, he had 30." many points was in 1984 when it WSU came up with 32 assists Olatunji, and Jason Lyons all had Coming into the game, only 12 "I think Brad is wrong," Wothke reached 114 points against Southwest which was four times as many as three. Olatunji, Bushaw, and Landers points kept Brad from reaching this said about Brad's points in the big State University. North Central. helped the team out with 12 points milestone. game. "He was in the 30s." On Dec. 9, Winona State hosted One of the Flames downfalls was each. Two more field goals and a Whatever the points, Winona the North Central Flames at McCown turnovers which led to 22 steals. There "The team was playing with good swished trey 11 minutes and five State only lost by 13. Gym winning 113-47. were also three slam dunks, two of sportsmanship. The team was unself- seconds into the game put him over tion over the years. The only two things that WSU which were in the first half, by WSU's ish, and we gave up the ball a lot," Ten the edge. But Brad didn't know he "I always win," Brad said laugh- Idol didn't lead in, in the first half were Lance Meincke. Pas said. "That is why we have so had gone over the mark at that point. ing. "But he still puts up a good turnovers and free throw percentage. Players who had not seen much many assists." "I was told when I came out of the fight." Before Thanksgiving break," North Central turned the ball over 19 time this year had a chance to step up "We didn't go out there to embar- game," Brad recalled. "Mike Leaf Coach Wothke had a team dinner. times and shot two-for-two from the and give it their all. Chad Fitzsimmons rass them," WSU coach Les Wothke (WSU assistant coach) congratulated Effortless play Wothke's eight-year-old daughter, line. Again, in the second half North led with 16 points. Fitzsimmons also said. "The kids did a nice job, and me by saying I did it on a three." Jessie made place settings for the Central led in turnovers but that was contributed seven defensive rebounds. they played with good intensity. They Ironically, Leaf and Brad's high Switching from high school ball to players so they could find their seat it. worked and played hard." Nate Landers brought down a total college was not as difficult for Brad at the table. The Warriors continued to play school coach, Bob Biebel graduated from Saint Mary's. Brad said it was as he thought it might be. On the back Jessie wrote a little neat to reach this milestone at his From the very beginning, WSU coach saying about the player. On Brad's, coaches' alma matter, Les Wothke put Brad in approxi- Jessie wrote, "cool and tidy," Reaching this goal at the biggest mately seven minutes into the game. When Coach Wothke asked his Warrior women's hoops 3-6 overall cross-town rival game wasn't too "Halfway through the season of daughter why she wrote Brad was bad either. my freshmen year, I started," Brad cool and tidy, Jessie replied, "Daddy, Brad finished the game with 19 recalls. "My time on the court hasn't no matter what Brad always looks points, five rebounds and 2 steals to backed off since. I have played in neat." Morningside, 90; WSU, 68 - Mankato State, 102; WSU, 56 - Buena Vista, 89; WSU, 73 - Buena lead WSU to a 84-58 victory over the every single game." Winona State only shot 36 percent After a tie with 16:06 left on the Vista College shot 57 percent to send Cardinals. Not only has Brad played in every Academics and Athletics the Warriors home Saturday with their Friday night while Morningside Col- clock, the Mavericks began a 24-4 single game in his college career, he lege shot 51 percent. run which left the Warriors in the sixth straight loss. Inspiration has also never missed a practice. That clean cut guy an eight-year- Senior Rita Wolcott led the War- SeniorJenniferHazelton had a team dust. Nothing can keep the senior off the old looks up too is also called upon to riors with 21 points with Bohringer Angela Bohringer and Jennifer nigh 19 points while Angela Bohringer Amazingly, this is not the first court. lead the Warriors game after game chipping in 12. Hazelton led the Warriors with 16 put in 16 before fouling out. time Brad has scored 1,000 points "Brad is a player who goes unno- and so far he has answered the re- Lesley Miller saw time on the court and 12 points respectively. WSU only trailed by eight points at for a school. He did it at Appleton- ticed," Wothke said. "He is a player quest. after being out due to an injury. he half and was only behind 10 points Xavior High School. The opponent who does everything effortlessly." "In the 34 years I have been coach- with 10 minutes remaining in the game. was Notre Dame of Green Bay. Brad Effortlessly. ing, Brad is the finest young man I remembers making a shot from the That is exactly how he played last have ever been associated with at free throw line when the buzzer Wed. night against the University of any level," Wothke admitted. sounded. Wisconsin-Eau Claire .. effortlessly. Surprisingly, academics was the "My coach (Biebel) gave me the "What he did," Wothke started. number one reason Brad chose to Men's hoops ball and I threw it into the stands to "was absolutely amazing." attend Winona State. my dad," Brad recollects. Even though Eau Claire had play- "Brad came her for all the right Continued from page 8 Brad admits his dad is his inspira- ers reaching heights of 6 feet, 8 inches, reason," Wothke said. "Academics tion and motivation and their close 6 foot, 5 inch Brad, managed to lead is his number one concern." teams also tied with 12 assists. didn't execute the last 16 seconds goals, led with five offensive rebounds relationship is one of the reasons he both teams with 32 points and 17 "Dr. Bovinet was an excellent Rebounds were close. Stevens well." and also grabbed four defensive has been successful in basketball. rebounds. He also added five steals recruiter," Wothke remembers. "He Point brought down 35, while the Leading the Warriors was Meincke boards. Cory Kreibich had six re- "There is no question," Brad in 55 minutes of play. Why 55 min- sold Brad and his family on the mar- Warriors boarded 34. who put up four field goals, including bounds and led with five assists. There started. "My dad is my biggest inspi- utes? Triple overtime of course. keting program." Twelve turnovers plagued the three three-pointers, and four free were only three blocks the entire game. ration." Even during the third overtime, Upon graduation this coming Pointers, but did not affect the out- throws for a total of 15 points. Sowinski, Treptow and Meincke did Brad's first coach in grade school Brad did not lose determination. With spring, Brad plans to look for mar- come. The Warriors stole the ball seven Justin Treptow banged in five field this duty. was his dad, Tom, and has remained 17 seconds left, Brad stole the ball keting work in the Appleton area. times, but they also gave it up five goals, and had 12 total points. "We had to be patient and set his coach since, even if his dad is from an unaware Eau Claire player Brad will always be able to look times to Stevens point. Sowinski sunk five of six from the screens," Meincke said. sitting among the spectators. and passed the ball to Jason Lyons. back on his basketball career at "It was anybody's ball game," line and had four steals and seven "We were matched up well," "He still tells me to put my elbow Lyons was fouled, but missed both Winona State, but more importantly WSU coach Les Wothke said. "We defensive rebounds. Treptow said. "We played tough, and in," Brad remarked. "It is always free throws. Brad hustled for the he will always have the knowledge played an excellent game. "This is Mark Tripp contributed four field we played our hearts out. It's disap- little stuff." rebound and was fouled. He sank he gained. what college sports is about. We just pointing to lose this type of game." Over winter break, Brad plans to both free throws in the clutch situa- And who knows, Brad could reach challenge his dad to some one-on- tions and helped lead his team to a first on WSU's all-time scoring list if one games which has been a tradi- 115-110 victory. he can reach Gus Johnson who accu- mulated 1,698, and surpass him. Gymnastics Battle for the Rock Continued from page 8

jitters that come with competing at WSU's Megan McGrew overcame the collegiate level for the first time a slight stall on the uneven parallel and had a good showing on the vault, bars just before her dismount to finish with a first-place 8.9. first in the event with a 9.0. "I was really nervous before the Teammate Dannielle Tingwald meet," the 1996 Winona Senior High capped off a very solid bars routine graduate said. "I've been really with an exceptional dismount to cap- stressed out about the beam, so it was ture a second-place 8.9. nice to go exhibition. Winona State junior Sommer "Luckily I did, because I fell off Vaughn finished her bars performance the beam three times and on the beam with a perfectly-landed dismount to once. The beam used to be my favor- earn a third-place 8.5. ite - now I think it's the floor." Vaughn also took second on the Tina Rosengren, another WSU beam with a 9.1. freshman, grabbed first place on the "I think everyone on the team did beam with a 9.2, and finished third on really good," Green said. "The bars were really good. I think the younger S, vault with an 8.7. 0 girls really wanted to prove they could 0 Rosengren padded her score on the 0. beam with a finely executed round- do it, and they've really shown it here

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"I always considered him a very ity in WSU's athletic department re- strong candidate," Evans said. "This cently. Before Hummel's renounce- From left to right, seniors Cory Kreibich, Brian Harms and WSU's Jennifer Hazelton (31) dribbles around a Saint Mary's is more like a Plan A+. ment of the AD position, Juaire re- rad Sowinski show off the 70 pound rock which will stay for defender on Dec. 5. The visiting Warriors lost the double "This will bring a new period of signed as part of a resolution of a fifth year at WSU. The Warriors beat Sain Mary's 84-58. header opener 82-70. stability to Winona State athletics." sexual harassment investigation. Stability has been a rare commod- High Scorers: Sowinski (19); Kreibich (15); High Scorers: Bohringer (14); Wolcott (10); Miller (12); Soland (12) Tripp (15) Leading Rebounders: Tripp (7); Sowinski (5) Leading Rebounder: Bohringer (6) FOR 1997 ADVERTISING: Assist Leaders: Kreibich (5); McElroy (5) Assist Leader: Wolcott (5)

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