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Falcons to host one Columnist anticipates Campus event brings home game release of movie sequel cultures together TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS AprilS 18, 2008 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 94, Issue 22 Special assistant to remain in position Jenny Sippola employment. But right now I and crisis intervention. He is serving on special committees, tive level serve “at will” and Oklahoma State University, a [email protected] plan to be here at UWRF for involved in the organization of representing the chancellor, can be dismissed without master’s degree in business the long haul.” civic engagement activities doing research on projects, explanation, which includes administration from Avila Although Chancellor Don The special assistant such as the writing, commu- Fry’s position. University, and a bachelor’s Betz is leaving his position this role has been a staple American nications, just a “I’m not in the “When the degree in political science summer, the Special Assistant in the UW System for Democracy and random variety process of creating new chancellor from Wichita University. He to the Chancellor Blake Fry decades. The position Campus Compact, of special proj- backup plans.” comes in, it’s also serves on the board for the plans on keeping his job. at UWRF, however, with the goal of get- ects that come the prerogative National Association of “I’m not in the process of became a full-time ting students more through the chan- Blake Fry, of that new Presidential Assistants in creating backup plans,” Fry position when Fry involved with poli- cellor’s office,” special assistant to the chancellor to Higher Education. said. “When a new chancellor accepted it in 2007. tics and community Fry said. chancellor make what Although he is highly accom- comes aboard and they indi- Along with the longer affairs. Also, he Faculty members changes they plished, Fry still has profes- cate to me that they would like hours came more oversees issues and academic staff with tenure want and that’s just not specif- sional goals to achieve. to make an administrative responsibility than the B lake Fry regarding campus have job security, because of ic to my job, that’s pretty much “Well, I eventually someday change and that administrative title implies. He coor- diversity and sup- “rolling horizon contracts” anybody at a particular admin- would like to be the president change involves my no longer dinates campus emergency ports functions for the chancel- which guarantee employment istrative level,” Fry said. or chancellor myself,” Fry being employed here, then I’ll preparedness efforts, which lor. despite changes in administra- Fry has a doctorate in higher said. “By eventually it could make plans to seek other include pre-disaster planning “That can be everything from tion. Many at the administra- education administration from be 10 years from now.”

Floor makes Seg fees on effort to be track to top substance-free Mock crash by Cascade $1,000 mark Ben Brewster Tyler Liedman [email protected] [email protected] Students who wish to live in The 2008-2009 school year a substance-free environment will mark the first time in UW- at UW-River Falls now have River Falls’ history that segre- that option with the fourth floor gated fees will top $1,000. It in Johnson Hall. may, however, be a milestone The floor, which includes a many students don’t even male wing and a female wing, notice. became substance-free in the “What exactly do you mean fall semester of the 2007-08 by ‘segregated fees’?” senior school year. John McConville said. “Of the students who were McConville is not alone in his placed on fourth floor Johnson, confusion. about 80 percent requested sub- “I wish I knew what they stance free,” Jason Neuhaus, were,” Beth Ashton said. “I’d the west area coordinator for love to know why this huge Residence Life said. number keeps showing up on Currently the floor is only for my tuition bill.” freshmen, but plans are in place According to the Student to add more rooms for upper- Services Web site, “segregated classmen. fees are charges, in addition to “[The returning students] instructional fees, assessed to liked it so much that they start- all students for services, pro- ed a little petition to gain inter- grams and facilities that sup- est, and they found that 78 per- port the mission of the cent of the males that replied to University of Wisconsin.” the survey said they would be The money is used to cover interested in living on a sub- non-academic costs of activi- stance-free wing for upper ties or services that directly class students, and 93 percent benefit the student body. of the women said they would During the 2007-2008 school be interested,” Neuhaus said. year, students were charged Freshman Adam Sibenaller Sally King/Student Voice $993.96 ($496.98 per semester) was the driving force behind UWRf student, Jenny Brever, poses as a victim during a mock car crash April 7. A variety of organizations, fire- the petition. He surveyed the fighters, police and EMS put on “Crash on Cascade.” The scene depicted a scene where intoxicated students col- See Seg fees, page 3 residents about how they like lided with sober students. The purpose was to make students think twice before drinking and driving. the substance-free floor. “The surveys came back pos- itive,” Sibenaller said. “So I came up with a summary and Suicide threats, depression rise among students gave it to the director of Residence Life.” Phil Bock risk,” Richard Trende, director of behavior because of the rise of vio- assistant vice chancellor, said. “When Sibenaller was one of the stu- [email protected] Public Safety, said. “It’s concerning.” lence on college campuses such as you don’t have face to face contact it dents who requested to live on Alice Reilly-Myklebust, director of Virginia Tech. can lead to more isolation.” Depression among UW-River Falls the floor this year. Student Health and Counseling, said “People are identifying behavioral There are services on campus that students is on the rise, but there are “I feel better knowing I am that they have noticed an influx of patterns that might be outside of the can help students deal with depression several campus services that can help not going to be pressured into depressed students lately as well. realm of what we consider safe and and anxiety. Appointments can be students deal with the college stress. anything that would have a “It does seem like students are com- OK,” Trende said. made with the counselors at Health From the spring 2006 semester to the negative effect on me,” ing to us with more mental health con- Another theory is that stress among and Counseling Services. There are fall semester, suicide threats among Sibenaller said. cerns,” Reilly-Myklebust said. students is increasing and human inter- currently two full-time counselors and UWRF students rose from two threats The men’s resident assistant There are different theories on the action is decreasing due to technology. two part-time temporary counselors. to eleven, according to Public Safety on the fourth floor is Ken cause of the change in behavior among “I think when we become so techno- On average, students have about records. students. One theory is that students logically astute we don’t get that “From what I’ve been told there is a are more aware of other students’ human contact,” Nanette Jordahl, See Johnson, page 3 greater number of threats or people at See Depression, page 3

Seniors Chuck Bardel and John Students make history with sudoku program O’Brian-Schroeder Nick Carpenter develop a generator that constructed sudoku puz- view their program [email protected] zles of varying difficulty instead of creating a of sudoku puzzles. model that examines the effects of polar ice cap Three UW-River Falls students made history this The seniors, along melting. week by becoming the first UWRF math team with sophomore The team was given three days to work together awarded the Meritorious designation by the and solve the problem without expert assistance, David Peschman, Mathematical Association of America (MAA). which included their project adviser, professor submitted their pro- Seniors Chuck Bardel and John O’Brien- Kathy Tomlinson. gram to the Schroeder, along with sophomore David Peschman Each team member brought a little something dif- Mathematical teamed up to create SuperSudoku, a computer pro- ferent to the table, which made completing the proj- Contest in Modeling gram that generates random sudoku puzzles. They ect more efficient. While all three have back- and were awarded submitted their program Feb. 18 as part of the 2008 grounds in math, O’Brien-Schroeder and Bardel, the Meritorious Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM). who are majoring in computer science, were able to designation award. In order to enter the MCM, the team first had to Amy Bohrer/Student Voice choose between two problems. They decided to See Sudoku, page 3

Student Voice 2 NEWS April 18, 2008 VOICE SHORTS Unity in the Community celebrates cultures Senate debates future of computing at UWRF The annual Unity in the Community outdoor festival is sched- Jerry Clark spirit this is a good idea." uled for April 23. This day-long celebration brings together our "I really like the way this has [email protected] diverse neighbors from around the world. In the past there have been formatted, I like the way been events including music and dance from Latin, Irish, Members of the Student they take into account that Native American and Japanese cultures. The campus-wide pic- Senate posed a number of technology will change in five nic will provide a taste of ethnic food for everyone (food will questions to Information and years," Sen. Tom Friant said. be made available for purchase for those without a meal-plan). Instructional Technology "This would eliminate the need Bag lunches and blankets are encouraged if you are visiting, so Council [IITC] Chair Hossien for professors to reserve com- you can stay and enjoy the multicultural festivities. This event Najafi and IITC Vice-Chair puter labs." is located on the University Center mall. Lisa Wheeler at Tuesday's Some members wondered Senate meeting. what would happen to students Choral group to host fundraiser for trip Senate debated on whether or without laptops. The UWRF Women's Chamber Ensemble is hosting a brunch not to mandate the IITC to Hossien said that the details and silent auction fundraiser May 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 appoint a task force to develop have yet to be worked out. p.m. at St. Bridget's Parish School Gym. an implementation strategy "[UW-Stout] requires stu- The menu for the brunch will include an egg bake, rolls, fruit, such that UWRF becomes a dents to rent a laptop ... it juice and coffee. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students Wireless-Portable-Computing almost cost $1000 per semes- and children. Money raised will help support the ensemble's campus. The issue the task ter," Facilities and Fees Board performance tour to Venice, Florence and Rome, Italy, in May. force would address is whether Chair Krista Hasselquist said. All are welcome to attend this event. future UW-River Falls stu- "There will be a cost, that's dents will be required to have the bottom line. Is that cost Tyler Leidman/Student Voice their own personal laptop com- worth it? We don't precisely Motorcycle parking to be enforced Members of the Student Senate vote in support of help- Motorcycles must park in designated motorcycle stalls (locat- puter, thereby eliminating the know ... we have to confirm ing the Instructional Technology Council Tuesday night. ed in A, E, F, G, O and Q lots). A permit is not required for need for all general computer [whether] we want to go [in] Open Forum for the Higher more closely at [all organiza- motorcycle parking. labs on campus. that direction," Senate Learning Commission being tions] in our budget,"LDPB Mopeds and motor scooters (under 50cc engine) may be "Where do we want to be in President Derek Brandt said. held at 3:30 p.m. Monday in chair Mike Defenbaugh said. parked in bicycle racks on campus, provided they are within the five years? We feel that perma- The switch would save paper the Kinnickinnic River Theater •A motion to provide addition- confines of the actual bike rack. nent labs are no longer sustain- and reduce energy costs for [room 320 in the U.C.] al funding for a graduation Parking such vehicles on sidewalks, curbs, etc. next to the able," Hossien said. "Studies campus. issue of the Voice was intro- bike rack will be subject to a citation. Such vehicles may not show that 68 percent of fresh- "It's going to save us money •The Higher Learning duced. operate under power between the roadway and bicycle racks. men coming to campus have ... in the long run," said former Commission will be on UWRF "It's a neat way for students Operation off roadways could result in a fine of up to $249.00 laptops ... do we really want to LDPB Chair Mike Pearson. campus Monday, Tuesday and to reflect ... and I know fami- and impoundment. have permanent labs on cam- "This is [Senate's] chance ... to Wednesday to evaluate accred- lies enjoy it," Student Voice pus or do we want to have the make a difference in the long itation of UWRF. Editor Sarah Packingham said. flexibility of forming labs any- run on this campus." "This is huge...[UWRF] has •Monday at 7 p.m. the Student Students encouraged to attend open forum where?" Senate voted 14-3, with one The Higher Learning Commission is going to be on campus been preparing for this for Senate Election Forum will be "The primary concern we've senator abstaining, in favor of April 21-23. All students are encouraged to go and meet with three years," Brandt said. held in the UC Ballroom. It heard is ... 'will this pose a IITC forming the task force. them to tell their stories. "Everyone should attend [the will be an opportunity for can- financial burden for stu- The findings will be sent back The Commission will be holding an open forum with students open forum]." didates to "get a few minutes dents?'" Wheeler said. "We do to Student Senate for final from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday in the theater in the University •Senate decided to deny Greek to talk about themselves ... know that we spend around approval in spring of 2009. Center. funding and also to re-evaluate then open [the forum] up to $100,000 per year maintaining all requests for annual funding. questions from the Students in labs ... can we re-use that Other Senate News "[Senate] should not be fund- attendance," Sen. Dan Mahr Senate candidates to hold meeting for students money ... in a more flexible • "We are really looking for a ing any Student organization said. There will be a "Meet the Senators" forum at 7 p.m. Monday way to meet both teaching and strong turnout ... we really event or activity that is deemed • Student Senate Elections will in the Falls Room in the University Center. All students running learning needs here on cam- want your story told," a recruitment of members, be held online April 22 and 23 for senate will speak, followed by a question and answer ses- pus? We're trying to look not Communication Studies and selection, marketing or promo- from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. sion. just what's in front of us right Theater Arts [CSTA] Assistant tion of an individual group or Senate meetings are held now, but where are we going Professor Jennifer Willis- student organizations," accord- Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. in the Volunteer Day allows students to aid campus down the road? What we're Rivera said in an effort to ing to the UW-System policy. Willow River Room of the Students will have an opportunity to help out the University looking for here tonight is encourage students and "We will be following [UW University Center. and community from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19. [Senate's] agreement that, in Senators to attend the Student System policy] and looking Volunteers will be provided with free breakfast before work- ing and also free pizza and prizes at the end of the day. Students who wish to participate in the event can register online on the Student Affairs Web site. Speakers, student involvement highlighted at event Jerry Clark still a work in progress," Distinguished Faculty and and Amanda Johnson all Alvarez said. "We're not quite Staff. received Outstanding Student [email protected] there yet, but keep your eyes Bahvita Patel received the Leader Awards. "Today is a day that we come on the prize." Distinguished Student The Black Student Union Voice Shorts compiled by together ... as a campus to Chancellor Don Betz was Volunteer Award for her work received the Outstanding identify and recognize those also on hand to speak at the with the International Student Student Organization Award Student Voice staff individuals who have con- event. Association and her involve- for their efforts to make tributed so much to making "It's not about what we've ment with the International UWRF a more inclusive envi- UWRF a more welcoming and accomplished, it's about what Bazaar. Diana Vang, Antonette ronment. inclusive environment," we are committed to doing," Guider and Kenny Yoo "It has always been about Student Voice Correction Multicultural Services Adviser Betz said. "These awards, received Outstanding Student honoring the dedication and An article in the April 11 issue titled "River Falls man faces Linda Alvarez said. which you all richly deserve, Volunteer Awards. commitment several individu- charges for May Hall break-in" had an error in it. The quotat- Alvarez was one of the are emblematic of something Sanna Jaman received the als give to spreading diversity tion "Don't open the door for just anyone. You have to watch speakers at the fifth annual much broader." Distinguished Student Leader awareness and creating an who you let into your house was attributed to Sandi Scott- Diversity Awards Banquet For her work as adviser to the Award for her demonstrated inclusive environment" said Duex. The quotation was given by the female resident refer- held Wednesday. Black Student Union, Njia leadership in making the Black Diversity Issues and Women's enced earlier in the story. "Creating a multicultural per- Lawrence-Porter received the Student Union more inclusive. Initiatives co-director Nikki spective on this campus is ... 2008 Diversity Award for Keila Tirado, Ted Cannady, Shonoiki. Apply now for a job at the Student Voice. Students want more, different cable shows Nicole Aune Jason Neuhaus, west area said. "TV Land was another The channel packages are coordinator of Residence Life, one, and BigTenNetwork was purchased from Campus All positions are available. [email protected] said. "You'd think it'd be more another one that students are Televideo. Applications can be found Over 500 UW-River Falls per channel, but it actually interested in." "[Campus Televideo] brokers residence hall students com- reduces the cost." UWRF has been its own the signal. They actually built outside of 304 North Hall. pleted a survey that will affect The same goes for the MTV cable provider for over 20 a head-end where the signal which cable stations will be channels including MTV, years. comes in and gets converted They are due April 18 and 23. broadcast on campus televi- mtvU and MTV2. "The dishes [on top of the and sent out to the residence sions next year. "MTV2 did not make the Kleinpell Fine Arts building] halls," Testa said. "We lease it Of the students that respond- final cut, though, and ESPN are how we got the original from them and we're also buy- ed to the survey, 213 want to Classic probably won't, but satellite signal. Two of them ing the signal from them." get rid of mtvU, 184 want to again, if it's in that package are permanent and one would According to Search get rid of the ESPN package where we're paying less to get rotate," Larry Testa, auxiliary Networking, a head-end is a and 92 want to get rid of Spike. it, we might be able to keep it," budgets and contact manage- facility that originates and The cable television on cam- Neuhaus said. ment director, said. "Back in communicates cable TV serv- pus is different from the cable Part of the survey inquired those days you had to hit dif- ices. The head-end includes a that one may get from a which channels students would ferent satellites. [The rotating satellite dish antenna for provider such as Comcast like to see on campus televi- dish] would rotate depending receiving incoming program- because UWRF acts as its own sions in the future. on what satellite the program ming. cable provider, allowing for "There were some that stu- comes from." "All of the equipment is more flexibility. dents were interested in bring- Now the signal is sent direct- stored here on campus, and we "With our current agreement, ing, like the Food Network, ly from one satellite to another will provide students with the Tune in to WRFW 88.7 FM instead of paying for just Bravo—which has really so the University uses one sta- channels they are requesting," ESPN, it costs less to get increased in popularity now tionary satellite which is locat- Neuhaus said. with the model show and the ed on the south end of News and information programming ESPN and ESPN 2 and costs even less to get three stations," Top Chef show," Neuhaus Hagestad Hall. Monday: "The Week in News," with Phil Bock & Nicole Aune RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY Tuesday: "Let's Talk," with Rose Editor's note: Information for this section is taken from River Falls Police and UW-River Falls Public Safety incident reports. Rongitsch April 6 Johnson Hall. Wednesday: "Act on Ag," with Jodi Kauth --Colt N. Wright was cited $172 for disorderly conduct. --Devin L. Underwood was cited for disorderly conduct. April 11 Thursday: "Mad Movie Man," with Adam --Justin D. Eloranta was cited for disorderly conduct. -- Sean R. Pettinger, 23 was cited $83.80 for possession of an Hakari & Ken Weigend open container. April 9 Friday: "Wisconsin and World Issues," --Maclean M. Potts was cited $83.80 for possession of an open April 12 with Ben Plunkett. container. --Patrick I. Lynch IV was cited $109 for urination and defeca- tion in public. ALL NEWS AND INFORMATION BLOCKS: 5-6 p.m. April 10 --Eric J. Unser was cited $249 for underage consumption in

April 18, 2008 NEWS Student Voice 3 Seg fees: Students pay fees that cover non-academic costs which benefit student body from page 1 set increase by $7 in the fall semester nearly twice that much. services, economic development, and County Board, said. “They’ve made and other $7 in the spring. One of the reasons for this substan- especially education.” the only decision they could based on in segregated fees. Two other construction projects, the tial rise, according to Hendrickson, is Unfortunately, for students, it’s a the budgetary limitations imposed by Though many students may have new Health and Human Performance to make up for recent cuts in public trend that’s likely to continue into the the state.” concerns about the amount they pay Building and the Ramer Field renova- funding for higher education, some- foreseeable future, said Hendrickson. All fee increases are considered and segregated fees, these annual pay- tion, will receive nearly $6.7 million thing that affects the entire UW “I don’t see it any other way,” she voted on by three student bodies ments play an essential role in univer- in student fees over the coming years. System. said. “There’s definitely no kind of before they are passed to the chancel- sity life, according to Kristen According to budget proposals, seg- “The state sees its role in a more and bright light coming.” lor for final approval. This level of Hendrickson, the university budget regated fees are expected to rise by more limited way,” Hendrickson said. Last September, students began student involvement is unusual in director. nearly $70 in the 2008-2009 school “The things they’re willing to pay for paying an extra $36 per semester in UW System schools, Brandt said. “Segregated fees help us fund year to $1063.83. A piece by piece have changed over time.” addition to segregated fees. This new “A lot of hands get into the mix,” he things we wouldn’t normally be able breakdown of current fees can be “Let me put it this way,” shared charge, known as differential tuition, said. “That’s not something you see to,” she said. found at the student affairs Web site governance committee member Ben was created as an additional source of in a lot of universities.” For example, the University Center under the “policies” section. Next Plunkett said. “The state has shifted income for the administration to pull Despite the substantial say students was funded entirely by students, and year’s fees will be posted once budg- the burden of paying for education to from when segregated fees are not an have in the process, Brandt said he its $35 million price tag continues to ets become official. students’ pocketbooks.” option, said President Brandt. The wishes students—especially those account for nearly half of the segre- A segregated fee increase is a nor- This lack of state funding is part of Senate approved the new fee in with concerns about where their gated fees. Students pay roughly mal occurrence, Student Senate a much larger national issue, Plunkett March, 2007. money goes—would be more willing $200 per semester for operating costs President Derek Brandt said. He said said. “The Student Senate knows we to voice their opinions. and payments on the bond used to the UW System recommends a fee “Over half of all federal discre- have a need for these things, and the “If students don’t bring it up, we fund its construction, said Larry increase of 3.7 percent each school tionary funding goes to the military,” only tool they have directly available can’t address it,” he said. “That’s the Testa, the student affairs budget year to account for inflation. he said. “That’s money that’s not to them is taxing students,” Plunkett, apathy that we try to fight all the director. The University Center. fee is Next years increase, however, is being spent on public health, human who is also a member of the Pierce time.”

Depression: Campus adjusts to meet rising numbers with health concerns Sudoku: Students enter computer from page 1 This semester the Student Senate who may be depressed or suicidal. The approved funds to hire another counselor team looks at the student behaviors and program in contest, receive awards three sessions with the therapist, accord- using student segregated fees. determines if they could be destructive to from page 1 Besides creating the sudoku ing to Reilly-Myklebust. “With the atmosphere of campuses themselves or others. program, the team had to “If students want long term psychother- nationwide, this should be done now,” “If there is some person that has prob- handle most of the computer write a paper that explained apy we usually refer them off campus. We said Student Senate President Derek lems or is at risk, we can jointly come to a related portions of the pro- their computer program, their don’t have enough staff to perform long- Brandt. “It was put on high priority.” conclusion on how to address it,” Trende gram. Peschman, on the other results and the model they term psychotherapy,” Reilly-Myklebust The River Falls Medical Clinic has also said. “A lot of it is to get the person the hand, lacked a computer pro- developed to aid in solving said. hired a psychologist to its staff. Currently, assistance they need.” gramming background, so he the problem. All three criteria Health and Counseling Services is in the sessions with the psychologist are not cov- If you think a student is an imminent had to contribute in different contributed heavily to the process of getting approval for funding for ered under student health insurance, but it threat to himself or others, call public ways. judging portion of the MCM, another full-time counselor. A task force is being looked into, Reilly-Myklebust safety, Trende said. He says that all sui- “I had the most experience which was completed April headed by the Governor Jim Doyle recom- said. cide threats should be taken seriously. with sudoku puzzles,” 11. mends that universities have one coun- “If students need to see a psychologist “The worst case is you could be wrong, Peschman said. “So I got to “We [were] judged on how selor for every 1,500 students. they could have an assessment session but I’d rather be wrong 1,000 times than teach the others the methods well the program works and “We have 6,400 students, so we really with him,” Reilly-Myklebust said. be really wrong by not reporting it and to solving them and help the written paper,” O’Brien should have four full-time counselors, but UWRF has also developed a Behavioral having something terrible happen,” come up with a logical way to Schroder said. “I doubt any we have two,” Reilly-Myklebust said. Intervention Team that helps individuals Trende said. create them.” two groups [had] the exact There are a few basic rules same solution.” for creating a As part of sudoku pro- “I wanted to work the judging Johnson: gram, the team on a more portion of the Res. hall experiences high demand for substance-free living said. The same contest the from page 1 rooms; third floor Johnson will become the substance-free floor number can’t comprehensive teams were for next year’s freshmen. appear more problem.” recognized as Weigend, who came to Johnson after being an RA in Stratton The freshmen floor for next year is in high demand. than once in Chuck Bardel, one of the fol- Hall in spring semester of last year. “There are already too many freshmen,” Sibenaller said. the same col- UWRF senior lowing: “I was nervous at first [about coming to Johnson] because it was “Anything open on the fourth floor will go to overflowing fresh- umn, row or Successful an experimental wing,” Weigend said. “[But] it is almost easier men.” 3x3 cell box. Also, only one Participant, Honorable because the people are more outgoing and open to interaction.” Students that live on the floor are required to sign a contract to number is allowed per indi- Mention, Meritorious or Fourth floor Johnson will stay substance-free for upperclass- stay substance-free. vidual cell. Outstanding Winner, accord- men, allowing the students currently residing there to keep their “One thing we have found is maybe their behavior off-campus Although it’s not proven, ing to the MCM Web site. Of is taking away from the integrity of the wing, so we have asked SuperSudoku has the poten- the 1162 teams in the compe- a couple of students to move,” Neuhaus said. “But that happens tial to generate every possible tition, only 161 earned the University Theatre Presents very rarely, and most of the students are able to honor the con- sudoku puzzle, no matter the Meritorious designation, tract for the duration of the year.” difficulty level, the team said. while only nine received the Additional substance-free floors at UWRF are a possibility in Sudoku puzzles range in dif- top honor of Outstanding the future if the wings in Johnson Hall fill up. ficulty, which is not necessar- Winner, according to the 2008 LOOK “It will certainly be a conversation we will have next year, but ily based on the amount of MCM statistics. I imagine it would probably go to another building,” Neuhaus numbers that are provided In past years, some UWRF said. “Johnson Hall will not necessarily become a substance-free within the puzzle. mathematical modeling teams BACK building, but we might be able to implement a community in the “The amount of given num- have earned honorable men- east area.” bers does not correspond with tion. While it was lovely to The floor has become one of the most sought-after since spring the difficulty of the puzzle,” see this year’s team earn the IN break, from students who want to get away from the negative O’Brien-Schroder said. “The highest designation in UWRF influence of alcohol, Neuhaus said. placement of the number is history, just entering the con- “It is a fun and active place,” Weigend said. “It is cool to see a more important than the num- test was a triumph in itself, ANGER group of people having so much fun without the alcohol crutch.” ber itself.” professor Tomlinson said. By Creating a program that “As I see it, [Bardel, consisted of puzzles with O’Brien-Schroder and John Osborne varying levels of difficulty Peschman] have made a provided an open-form chal- tremendous achievement sim- lenge to the team, which was ply by participating in the fine with Bardel. contest,” Tomlinson said. April 24-26, May 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. “I wanted to work on a more “The real accomplishment is Directed by Sean Dooley AMERICA'S comprehensive problem,” the work they have done to Bardel said. “Not a closed- solve the problem and write form problem with a definite their paper.” Tickets: $7 Adults, $4 Students/Seniors Reservations call: 715-425-3114 or 1-800-228-5423 answer.” All performances in the Sanford Syse Theatre # Kleinpell Fine Arts Building on UWRF Campus 1 CLASSIFIEDS Student Voice Business Office 410 S. 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EDITORIAL Leadership roles come with responsibilities With the Student Senate elections looming on the horizon, we at the Student Voice want to encourage all students to get out and vote. Students need to remember that voting for members of the Student Senate is actually a big responsibility. You get to choose who represents you and your college life. Whether you know it or not, Senate actually has a lot of say on this campus. We need students who are going to be professional and prepared to make major situations. Senate votes on a number of things each week, including increases in segregated fees and the cost of tuition for the upcoming school years. They also work on approving student funding for various stu- dent organizations on campus. In the tough situations, we expect our senators and any other students elected into leadership roles on campus to follow through on what they promised to those they represent. People in power need to always keep in mind their purpose and also remember who put you in that position, even though big-hat politi- cians and famous people don’t always do the same. Although it’s not as easy to get information about the candidates on school as it is politicians like ETTERS TO THE DITOR Hillary Clinton or John McCain, it could be in the L E future. Land use, zoning • April 23 - Diamond Bluff Senate has become an echo metrics and accountability to We at the Voice admit that we dropped the ball on Town Hall (Sub-Area 2) chamber of singular thought. the student government and this a little more than we should have. We haven’t meetings are set • April 24 - Rock Elm Town Facebook reveals a Student ask questions which should be provided the coverage and information that you, our Hall (Sub-Area 4) Senate dramatically different asked often in the circular Pierce County is developing readers, need. • April 29 - River Falls Town than the whole UWRF student world of student government the county comprehensive Hall (Sub-Area 1) body. Certain groups have a are never voiced. We could have written information regarding what plan that will determine future • April 30 - El Paso Town disproportionate amount of Kelley is a small business is going to happen during the voting days, or pub- land use and zoning. Hall (Sub-Area 3) influence due to the ills of entrepreneur, leader in her lished biographies of all the candidates on the ballot. Pierce County is seeking This is an opportunity to rampant cronyism. church, volunteer in her com- But it didn’t get done this year. And for that, we’re public input for future land help shape the direction our Casie Kelley is a unique can- munity and effective activist use planning. Effects of land sorry. county will take in future didate, who seeks to be Vice in politics. use can include where com- development. President not out of ego, or Change has become a buzz In the future, we feel that Senate should have mercial zones and business I encourage all people to resume building. word this electoral year, and debates or more open forums. There is one forum development take place, the attend one of these sessions Kelley is driven by a quiet only one candidate for vice Monday night, but they should have more leading up population density in an area, and make their views for devotion to a more effective president offers a chance for a to the election. Other campus organizations like the planning for future mass tran- future land use known. and efficient student govern- clean break from the feckless sit or walking and biking Voice or WRFW could sponsor a debate so students ment. leadership of the past. accessibility to work and Ms. Kelley has traveled to Vote Kelley for vice presi- Ben Plunkett, have a chance of seeing and hearing their potential recreation, future pollution on almost every UW Campus and dent April 22 and April 23 for Student, County Board President or Senator. issues involving septic tanks seen different ideas, innova- a government which is effec- However, the candidates are doing what they can to and wells, and many other Member tions, and governing styles. tive, efficient, diverse and get the word out about their ideas. Candidates are environmental and social Kelley is a deliberate yet deci- innovative. issues. Student supports sending out e-mails to all students, starting up blogs sive decision maker whose Meeting for the comprehen- v.p. hopeful organization skills are unpar- and making Facebook groups. sive plan will take place at the alleled. Nicholas Carow, In the UW System, each university’s Student following times and locations: UW-River Falls Student Ms. Kelley will bring more Student Senate is highly regarded as a decision-making body on the campus. The state of Wisconsin is unique in the way they use decisions made by Senate. If you get informed and get out and vote, you can make this Columnist encourages students to get outside ver the past five months time with friends, enjoy the beautiful part of River Falls, isn’t your cup of tea, try join- a positive experience for the entire University. Owe have been running weather and get some exer- the Kinnickinnic River pro- ing an intramural softball from building to building and cise as well. I don’t know vides a peaceful walk or a team and get into the action. Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice avoiding every possible rea- about any of you, but if I fun place to sit and enjoy the Now that a few options for Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. son to have to go out into the haven’t encountered the silence while you study up spring-time fun have been re- blistering cold. Now that the freshman 15 over the past for those last-minute assign- opened to our campus life, go

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS sun is shining and the ther- eight months, I sure have ments. get into the fun, Falcons! mometers are reading over 40 found some excess body fat Main Street also offers a Although finals and finish- STUDENT VOICE degrees, it is sure that I did- wide variety of social fun. Of ing the semester on a high n’t bring course we are all aware of the note are important right now, Editor Sarah Packingham refreshing to see Assistant Editor Katrina Styx the grassy areas with me. $3 movie theatre, but now this is also a time to soak up come to life. With all that the weather is nice, why all the school year fun we can Front Page Editor Jenna Nelson Now that the Linda the open not walk to it and enjoy the before the separation of sum- News Editor Ken Weigend spring semester grassy fresh air while you’re at it? mer hits us. Sports Editor Alayne Hockman Abel space on Along with the usual activi- Be sure to get out side and Etcetera Editor Eric Pringle is coming to an Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski end, we seem to the west ties present here, there are enjoy every minute we have Chief Photographer Kenny Yoo be having more end of also spring sporting events left of the 07-08 school year, Staff Photographers Ben Brewster free time on our campus and intramurals that can because there’s nothing like Sally King hands while we and the always use the support and the fun we have here with our multitude of basketball, vol- sportsmanship of fellow stu- UWRF family. Assistant News Editor Joe Nourse await finals week. Many peo- Assistant Sports Editor Kimberly Kuhens ple may have forgotten how leyball and tennis courts, dents. A couple interesting many fun activities are avail- there seems to be free fun sports to attend right now are Linda is double-majoring in marketing Cartoonist Stephanie Daniels able here in River Falls. around every corner. the men and women’s rugby communications and business communi- Sporting activities are Don’t forget all the fun to and lacrosse games going on cations with an emphasis in professional organization. Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps always a good way to spend be had off campus as well. A every weekend. If watching Proofreaders Joanna Mastley Sarah Schneider General Manager Kirsten Blake Church promotes hate, causes student uproar Ad Manager Megan Leoni t is no secret that I am very liberal in dedicated to how much hate God has for sions that they make. Imy political views. It is also no secret us. They claim that “God hates fags” I sincerely hope that every campus Circulation Manager Nathan Howe that I accept everyone as they are. and that “God hates America.” across America takes Stout’s example Online Manager Phil Bock Another thing that I don’t hide is the fact What the Westboro and forces ignorant peo- Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis that I am not a very religious person. Baptist Church says Guest ple like those from the I was raised Catholic. I attended about God hating “fags” column Westboro Baptist Church Read the Student Voice online at Sunday school classes until I was in is not only hurtful; it’s off of their campuses www.uwrfvoice.com middle school, but I was never con- totally backwards. God Megan and out of their cities firmed nor do I attend church regularly. doesn’t hate. He loves. and towns until they The Student Voice is a student-written and I have not retained a lot of what I He loves all his children Leoni have nowhere to go. managed newspaper for UW-River Falls, and is published Thursdays during the reg- learned there but I do remember the equally. We need to stand ular school year. emphasis on God’s infinite love for all I applaud Stout for together against hatred All editorial content in the Student Voice is of his creations. I believe that God cre- standing up to the fools and ignorance. We need determined by the newspaper’s Editorial Board. The opinions expressed in editorials ates all of his children with love and who think that they have to stand together for and columns do not represent those of the with purpose. the right to judge other people as if they acceptance. We need to stand together newspaper’s advisor, student population, I also believe that He made us all dif- were the Almighty himself. for peace. administration, faculty or staff. Letters to the editor must be 300 words or ferent to test us, to test our compassion, Why do people feel the need to judge Let Westboro Baptist Church and oth- less, and include a first and last name and our tolerance and our ability to treat one one another? I know I do it too but it’s ers like them know that we hear what phone number. They can be submitted at another as equals. not like I make a Web site about how they’re saying and that we disagree. 304 North Hall or to [email protected]. The Student Voice reserves the right to edit Last week, 1,000 UW-Stout students completely disgusting Ugg boots are or Let them know that what they say is any material for content, libel or space. It rallied against people from the Westboro how lame and outdated American Idol wrong. also reserves the right to withhold letters. Baptist Church when they showed up is. All letters, news releases, briefs, display with signs and saying that the students Everyone is entitled to their opinion Megan is a marketing communications major with a busi- ads and classified ads must also be submit- ness administration minor. She enjoys reality TV and sleeping ted no later than Wednesday at noon. who died in the fire were killed because but they are not entitled to attack other in. She is a hard worker but has been known to procrastinate Single copies of the Student Voice are free. America is evil. people for being who they are, believing like it’s going out of style. Printing is paid for through student fees. The church has two Web sites that are what they believe or making the deci-

April 18, 2008 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 College Democrats need fewer ‘White Castle’ sequel ignites anticipation very once in a while, a movie girl next door. But after stuffing “Harold and Kumar” is the cameo- Ecomes along that completely himself full of White Castle near turned-star performance of Neil ‘Democrats,’ more intelligence and utterly destroys everyone’s the end of the film, he finally Patrick Harris, known to most as s the election draws closer, as the persuade undecided or apathetic stu- expectations. A few years ago, I works up the courage to say hi. Doogie Houser, M.D. “N.P.H.” as ads and the YouTube videos grow dent voters with megaphones and A saw the trailer for the pot comedy “Harold and Kumar Go to White he is repeatedly referred to, plays more and more bitter and propagandic, twelve-man anti-war marches? (T-he “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” is a movie filled with himself as a drugged-out hornball I find myself sitting here thinking Vietnam War is over; Charlie took a Castle”—a movie that follows the laughs and some humorous politi- on ecstasy that can’t get sex off his about Mike Donnelley. bullet in his no-no zone, but he’s okay adventures of two stoners too stub- cal commentary. mind. You know Mike Donnelley; his now—you can relax.) born to give up their dream of the For instance, Harold and brother Al was running for Governor. I wholeheartedly support campus- perfect meal. It looked absurd— Harold shares a jail Kumar struggle to Okay, for those who don’t know, I’m wide debates, but I think the College the kind of outrageous and cheesy cell with a bespec- relate to N.P.H. talking about that cinematic master- Democrats should be banned from B-comedy only a stoner could tacled black guy after picking him piece “Black Sheep,” starring Chris them. These debates and activities enjoy. reading a book. Joe up on the side of Farley and David Spade. should be left to the College When I finally saw “White Later, the over Hager the road. They Farley played the role of Mike Republicans and the Socialist Castle,” I was shocked! The movie zealous adrenaline- both want him to Donnelley, a candidate’s skeleton-in- Alternative. These are the organiza- was incredibly funny—just as junkie (read: racist) be a cool, friendly the-closet brother with a love for mis- tions that I see doing research, creating raunchy and outrageous as I had cops in the station guy but he simply chief. While the movie didn’t get more discussions, and standing up for their expected, but certainly a grade-A mistake the book isn’t he’s just an than a star or two from critics, I think beliefs. These organizations are doing comedy. And now the official “Essays on Civil Disobedience” ass. And it looks like Doogie will this was one of the greatest movies of everything they can to bring people in, sequel, “Harold and Kumar Escape for a gun, and tackle the guy vio- have an even larger role in our time. as opposed to scaring them away. From Guantanamo Bay” releases lently. “Guantanamo,” as the official Truly great movies have truly great With that said, I am pleading with in theaters April 25, and I have to I’m hoping and expecting more movie poster is simply a gigantic messages. “American Beauty” taught the College Dems to disband, or at say that I’m almost as excited of this in “Escape From picture of him riding a unicorn. us to look at the little things in life least rid themselves of the loud, obnox- about it as I am about the new Guantanamo Bay”—one of the No matter how absurd things get instead of stressing out over the mean- ious members who taint the term “lib- Indiana Jones flick coming out in Internet trailers for the movie in “Harold and Kumar Escape ingless, “There’s Something About eral” on this campus. I hate to say it, May. shows a clip of Kumar holding a From Guantanamo Bay,” you can Mary” taught us to never borrow hair but take some notes from the College Harold and Kumar are icons of massive glass bong on an airplane bet that N.P.H. will be there push- gel from a 16-year-old Republicans on how to my generation. Addicted to fast as passengers freak out. He ing boundaries right alongside. For prom date and “Black act professionally. If you Guest food and a laid-back lifestyle, attempts to calm everyone down those of you who missed the first Sheep” taught us to do not agree with such column Kumar is a relentlessly lazy pre- by yelling “IT’S ONLY A “Harold and Kumar,” do your- look at the candidate statements, feel free to med graduate who refuses to go to BONG!” which, of course, comes selves a favor and check out and not judge him by visit any Student Senate medical school despite his “natural out sounding comically like “Escape from Guantanamo.” the company he keeps. Mike meeting. capacity for medicine.” “bomb.” I’m hoping moments like This is great advice Last week Tuesday Pearson His uptight roommate Harold is these fill “Guantanamo” with when it comes to my started with College Joe is a marketing communications major and a social doormat who can’t muster laughs like the first. creative writing minor. He is interested in candidate, as we have Democrat Ben Plunkett up the cajones to talk to the cute Perhaps the best part about movies, religion, politics, culture and people. heard nonstop quotes addressing Student from his minister on Senate by saying, “Mr. the evening news. But I’m not here to President, our country is at WAR!” talk about the next great American REALLY??? I had NO idea that we Uninvolvement relates to uninformed students President; I’m here to talk about his were at war. Hmm ... I wonder what ver a week ago, River Falls had its largest anti- concerned about their country and its affiliation with party. else you could offer me as I bathe in Owar rally since Vietnam. There were approxi- other nations in the world. Until recently, I was more than your glory? Needless to say, that was mately 100 people participating in the march, the To be honest, I have always been opinionated, but happy to join in the occasional political the intellectual high point of the rally or both. From the River Falls Public Library to never active about my opinions and ideas on a mass conversation or debate, and then they speech. the University Center mall, students and community public level. As of late, I have noticed news articles ruined it. I never thought that I would The night ended with the same faith- members brought awareness to the town’s center with and truly moving photos of active citizens around the be ashamed of fellow liberals, and I ful Democrat calling out Student signs, chants and even their mere presence. world that have come out for a cause they believe to never thought it would go as far as me Senators and members of LDPB in a The Rally in the River Valley was sponsored by the be vital. I even participated in a demonstration while changing my Facebook Political fairly unprofessional manner. In fact, Socialist Alternative, College Democrats and River in Belgium last fall. Beliefs to “Very Conservative” to the actual phrase being yelled out by Falls Peace and Justice organizations. The community Upon realizing how moved I was by such demon- avoid being in the same category as this loud monstrosity of a man was, march, presented by the River Falls Anti-War strations, protests, rallies and sometimes riots, I con- our faithful College Democrats. “You gotta keep these f*****s in line!” Coalition, was held before the main event at the sequently realized how important it was to do my part I can already hear the keys on their I couldn’t agree more. Our College University Center. in expressing my beliefs at such a crucial time for our keyboards clicking away amidst Neil Dems should try keeping their own Unfortunately, I had class when the march took country and Iraq. Young records and the members in line. If we place, so I joined in on the rallying at the main event As individuals living in the United States, we have disgusting scent of I wholeheartedly want the Democrats to to listen to speakers and music. I was surprised to see the right are privilege to voice our feelings about how clove cigarettes, but support campus- actually win a that of the 100-some people attending, the majority our tax dollars are spent. Students pay taxes too, and were community members. Since this some of their 20-something-year-old please let me explain. It wide debates, but Presidential election or seems like everywhere I stop the war in Iraq, we event was sponsored by two friends have probably been to go on this campus I run I think the need support from our University organizations and was Afghanistan or Iraq. into our College College Democrats peers. Stop hurting the mostly held at the University, I would More student involvement would naturally predict a larger percentage of influence other young people’s minds Democrats (I am in no should be banned Democratic Party. This Teresa way complaining about isn’t a kooky Chris students. through demonstration. Others would their First Amendment from them. Farley movie, you can’t Was a lack of advertising to students Aviles then become educated and informed rights) who have noth- just get high, collect a the reason for the small number of stu- about world and local issues that ing better to do than harass other stu- few laughs, and expect all to end well. dents in attendance? Doubtful. Large affect us more directly. Shouldn’t you dents. This is our chance to make actual posters have been plastered around be more concerned about your educa- If our College Democrats could just U.S. History, so I plead with you, my town and on campus except, of tion than providing various weapons step back for two minutes, put away former-fellow Democrats, stop screw- course, in the University Center itself, which does not to destroy people around the world? Your country their Free Thought Society pirate cos- ing this up for the rest of us! allow posters on its pretty painted walls. won’t be so great if the next generation in control tumes and focus on the job at hand, Was it a lack of interested, informed minds that lacks educated. caused the skewed student-to-community member maybe this wouldn’t be a problem. Mike has been an avid Barack Obama fan since How is our political base supposed to 2004. He is currently completing his tenure as an ratio? This is a definite possibility, as it is rare to find Teresa is a journalism major and a geography minor in her senior year. education major. actively involved students at this University who are She enjoys kangaroo burgers and creating pretty maps. STUDENT Student Senate members could influence tuition cost few weeks ago, the Student Senate UWRF, has been relatively affordable. blood and sweat into it. Aapproved a motion that will But because of the shift to loan based It requires students who are committed increase the student contribution to the programs, many students are graduating to the student movement and student voices new health and human performance tens in thousands of debt. In May, I’ll be rights. It needs students who will make “What do you look for in a building on campus. The increase in the graduating with over $19,000 in debt the drive to Madison to meet with legis- student fees for the and I consider myself lators and plead for money so their fel- Student Senator?” building comes as a As students, you lucky. low students won’t have to pay more result of the increased have a responsibility You may be asking money for buildings only to know it cost projected for the yourself, “so what?” won’t happen. Senate needs students John Hanley, building. to vote for Student What difference does it who will sit at tables and ask their apa- It’s not a surprise. Senate elections. You make how much debt a thetic classmates to sign postcards to junior Every year, a student’s student has or how much send to the Board of Regents that ask for “That they know what students want are voting for the personal contribution for students are paying for a reasonable increase in tuition. and express it at meetings.” his or her education people who will have building on campus? It’s I’ll be honest, Student Senate is not increases at an alarming a huge impact on true, many students are glamorous; it doesn’t come with great rate while the state’s your life on campus. blessed enough to not privileges. If you are looking to get funding for higher edu- need loans and some involved for the rewards, forget about it. cation fails to add up. won’t be around, like Student Senate isn’t for everyone. Katie Kampa, I’ve been around for a while and I’ve me, to pay the increased burden of Hopefully the students who’ve filled out senior seen it happen firsthand. An individual buildings on this campus. It won’t mat- the paperwork to get involved are dedi- “I look for someone who will listen to student’s responsibility has grown by ter that the state is pricing higher educa- cated to the responsibility. students and get their opinions on issues.” nearly double-digit increases during tion out of the hands of As students, you have a every budget cycle for the past six years many of the youth, responsibility to vote for while many students sit idly by. especially first genera- Student Senate elections. Budgets are not a very interesting sub- tion students and stu- You are voting for the ject, but they are important for students, dents from low income people who will have a Kristin Deloy, maybe even more important than voting families, most of which Joe huge impact on your life sophomore for elected officials. Personally, my have been the backbone Eggers on campus. “I look for someone who has the best experience with budgets has been a of the institution. That’s Student Senate will interest for the students.” mixed bag of disappointments and fine; it probably won’t determine everything anger, basically nothing exhilarating, affect a lot of you. from the cost of living on and more often aggravating. If you’re one of the campus to the amount the Students are responsible for an ever- people who, for a lack of a better term, Student Voice gets so they can pay peo- increasing portion of their tuition. don’t care, then there is no need for you ple like me. (Well, you might like to see Neal Gupta, Traditionally, this has meant the state to read on. less of me.) Take the time and get to would increase its contribution to finan- Now that I have weeded out the peo- know your candidates, who will be lead- freshman cial aid in the form of a variety of ple who are apathetic to their classmates, ing the campus into the future, and vote. “I look for honesty and trust. Someone grants. However, the recent trend has let me make my plea. The Student I know I push voting a lot, but you don’t who is willing to look at students interests.” shifted to more loan based programs. Senate is holding its elections soon. It even need to be registered this time. This means students are forced to take may be too late to run this spring, but it

out loans for the same education. is not too late to get involved. Student Joe is a political science and international studies College, historically, especially Senate is my baby—I’ve poured my major. He will be graduating this May. Student Voices compiled by Sally King. Student Voice 6 SPORTS April 18, 2008

Lacrosse teams prepareMen’s lacrosse games for could secur playoffse championship bracket Alayne Hockman in Madison April 26-27. At the things for the team in the [email protected] season’s end, the team will future. have played a total of eight “I would like to come back The UW-River Falls men’s regular season games. The here in five years to see the shortness of the spring season team still operating to its lacrosse team will play its only somewhat limits the Falcons’ capacity,” Ashley said. home games of the season opportunities. The Falcons are currently Saturday. The team has been “I wish we had more home tied for first place in their divi- working toward their goal of games,” Ashley said. “It’s sion. The divisions of the making it through the second unfair to other schools to make GLLL are based on state loca- or third round, if not the cham- them host more than one.” tion with five divisions in total: pionship game, in the upcom- The Falcons have gained 12 northern, eastern, southern, ing Great Lakes Lacrosse new members for the team this western and central. League (GLLL) year, nine of whom played on For the Falcons, the champi- Championship Playoffs. organized lacrosse teams in onship bracket for the confer- Though the Falcon men’s high school. ence tournament is resting on lacrosse team is recognized as “They are a pretty young Saturday’s games. If UWRF a campus organization, it is run team, and can only get better wins both match-ups this more like a varsity sport. The from here,” Ashley said. weekend, they will have team is self-coached and self- “[They can only] improve secured the championship disciplined, with appointed from where we stand, and bracket spot and will be given captains running practices. The they’re already a dominating an advantage over the teams in Falcons are currently 4-1 in the force in the competitive the consolation bracket. There division and 4-1-1 overall. league.” are a total of 28 teams in the Team president Blake Ashley, Ashley is the founder of the conference. If the Falcons win attributes their success to Falcon men’s lacrosse team. Saturday, they will be named organization, as they have As a graduating senior this the Western Division scheduled practices Monday- year, he will leave the team Champions. Friday from 10-2 p.m. knowing he contributed to Ashley said he “would really The spring season is a short UWRF. However, he is a little like to see a lot of fan support one for men’s lacrosse at regretful that his lacrosse expe- this weekend.” UWRF. The players have only rience as a Falcon is coming to The Falcons will host UW-La Kenny Yoo/Student Voice been competing since the last an end, even though he realizes Crosse at 11 a.m. and UW- Falcon lacrosse player Rich Grinstead celebrates Corey Loesch’s goal during a Feb. 10 weekend in March, and they that he is leaving the team in Stout at 2 p.m. at the intramu- game at the Xcel Energy Center. The men’s lacrosse team has 12 new members this will play their last game at the good hands. He sees only good ral fields Saturday. season who have helped contribute to its success. The team is 4-1 in conference. GLLL conference tournament UWRF women’s lacrosse hosts tournament Joe Engelhardt the league likes the UWRF fields above all [email protected] other grass fields. River Falls is also in a cen- tral location for all the teams. The UW-River Falls women’s lacrosse team The women’s lacrosse team has made great is trying to get as many games in as possible, so strides in the past few years. Several years ago, they chose to participate in a tournament last the team didn’t have a full team, so they had to weekend. The tournament consisted of 15 play shorthanded. teams getting as much game time in as they A full lacrosse team must have 11 players and could before the playoffs begin. a goalie. Now, UWRF has been able to field a “The tournament was really more of play full team with substitutions. day,” team President Maria Hockert said. “We “We’ve had a lot of freshman come in and just call it a tournament because otherwise no help our team,” Hockert said. one would know what we’re talking about.” Now that the tournament has ended, the team This is the third straight year that UWRF has looks for a playoff spot. They are currently tied participated in this tournament. It is being held with Bethel and Hamline for the last spot in the at the intramural fields on campus. Lakes division. Maria Hockert has been the team president If UWRF makes the playoffs, it will be the for 3 1/2 years and is responsible for schedul- first time in eight years, Hockert said. ing games and practices. Hockert has also praised the team for their According to Hockert, the tournament keeps hard work during the season. on expanding. Last year, there were only 10 “This is the best team and most dedicated teams. Four more teams joined the league in group of women that has ever stepped on the the off-season, making the tournament bigger. field in Falcon uniforms,” Hockert said in an e- UWRF played a total of six games in 48 mail interview. hours this past weekend, winning four of them. To make the playoffs the team needs to finish UWRF has made it a tradition to host this in the top four in their division. The playoff tournament because of the well-conditioned will be held April 19-20 at Gustavus Adolphus Kenny Yoo/Student Voice intramural fields. North Central Women’s College in St. Peter, Minn. Lacrosse League (NCWLL) has told Hockert Falcons Gina Goetzke, Lauren Conrad and Ashley Warren defend the Falcon goal April 10.

WeatJoe Engelhardther placesat a disadvantage at UWRFthe start, from indoor tr toac outdoork. ,The fieldShe also said thatteams there aren’t field atWeb site, disadv the men’s pro- secrets,ant just twoag key ecompo- [email protected] head coach Martha Brennan team can be indoors for a cou- really any differences between gram was reinstated in 2002. nents,” she said, “Organization said. ple days, and outdoors the next the teams. Even though the gender of and re-evaluation.” The UW-River Falls track “There are schools in the day, followed by more prac- “The only difference might the athletes may be different, Brennan mentioned the over- and field team is ready to south that are able to practice tices indoors, Brennan said. be that the women’s program Brennan’s training methods all goal for this season. move all meets and practices outdoors year round, which Brennan coaches both the is more successful than the are the same. She has an “Our goal is to get as good as outdoors. According to the makes it difficult for us to men’s and women’s teams. men’s, but that is due to the organized training plan that we can,” Brennan said. “Right track and field Web site, prac- compete against them at “All the athletes train togeth- fact that the men’s program follows the course of the now, I think our women’s team tices and meets outside were nationals,” Brennan said. er at the same time. Everyone has been dropped and brought school year. That plan will get is one of the top 10 teams in supposed to start at the begin- Another disadvantage to the works hard and everyone back throughout the years,” re-evaluated at the end of the the nation. The men’s team ning of April. The unpre- unpredictable weather is that it wants to be successful,” Brennan said. year. isn’t there yet, but I think we dictable weather left the team takes time to make the switch Brennan said. According to the track and “There are no training can get there in a few years.” Brennan also said that in the three years she’s been here, UWRF has been better nation- ally than in the conference, all because of the depth the team Don’t go into finals unprepared! has. UWRF had one athlete com- Tutoring is a great way to strengthen study pete at nationals in 2005. two skills, enhance subject knowledge and in 2006 and five in 2007. get organized for finals. “Usually, those schools that have five people at nationals are in good shape,” Brennan -It’s a free, unlimited service for all students! said. -All departments and courses available. If we In the conference, UW- don’t have a tutor for your course, we will Lacrosse and UW-Oshkosh are recruit a qualified student who has previously the top two teams. UW-Eau Claire and UWRF will battle it taken the class. out for the third spot before the -It’s safe! Tutors will never criticize and all WIAC championships May 2- tutoring is done on campus. 3. -Tutoring is for everyone! Whether you’re an ‘A’ student trying to maintain your grade or Check out the you’re just trying to get by, tutoring is a great way to improve your grades and meet new Student Voice online people.

For mor information or to request a tutor call or visit at the Academic Success Center, 102 Chalmer Davee Library. (715) 425-3531, or email at [email protected] www.uwrfvoice.com April 18, 2008 ETCETERA Student Voice 7 Students dress in drag to entertain crowd Teresa Aviles There is one drag show each songs and I think that I have at a Sonny and Cher song. of the faculty members GSA will also have a place in [email protected] semester. This past fall’s drag least settled on ‘I Will Survive’ Gallagher will be doing two involved.” the upcoming Unity in the show, held at the Falcon’s by Gloria Gaynor,” Tomesh group songs and a solo as well. GSA first started hosting the Community event on campus Save your single bills for the Nest, brought in approximate- said. “I’ll be performing ‘Take Me drag shows at UWRF two that is also held April 25. spring drag show that will be ly 100 people in the or Leave Me’ from years ago for fundraising. Now The organization promotes hosted by the Gay Straight audience, according to “People should attend the event Rent with my girl- it is more of a publicity event. awareness for lesbian, gay, Alliance April (GSA) 24. Gallagher. friend, and the song “People should attend the bisexual and transgenders for “Last year we had about 15 Tomesh performed because they support the GSA. ‘Gay Boyfriend’ in a event because they support the hall programs on campus and people in the show. It turned last year to the song They should attend because they four-person group,” GSA. They should attend acts as a resource for people out to be a real hit,” Willow “Wig in a Box,” from support their friends who Gallagher said. “I’ll because they support their who need aid or support with Gallagher, co-chair of the the film “Hedwig and be doing ‘In The friends who struggle so very personal or social issues organization and the lead the Angry Inch.” struggle so very hard just to be Navy’ alone. I do both hard just to be who they are in involving LGBT. organizer of the drag show, “He was the most who they are in a society that still ‘king’ or ‘queen’ a society that still won’t accept They have done staff training said. popular one,” said won’t accept them.” songs.” them,” Tomesh said. “And for the staff members at the “The drag show itself allows Gallagher. “We’re Trevor Tomesh, They were taking they should attend because it is Career and Health Services on those who don’t give a shit hoping he will do the any interested partici- a very entertaining time.” how to deal and be supportive about societal assigned gender song ‘Pirates Who drag show performer pants until The show will start out the with such issues with students. roles a chance to shout it. It Don’t Do Anything’ Wednesday. Day of Silence, April 25. The The organization will be also brings to our irritatingly from Veggie Tales this “All they need to do National Day of Silence brings hosting a speaker next fall and conservative campus a bit of year.” Among the other 10 partici- is e-mail me with a song they attention to anti-Lesbian Gay will be working together with much needed diversity. This is Tomesh has yet to decide pants lined up so far is Tom want to do and they can do Bi-sexual Transgender Journey House to host films as why I participate in it,” Trevor what songs he is doing for Friant, who will be a co-MC anything they want,” (LGBT) name-calling, bully- well. Tomesh, a returning per- sure. for the evening. Friant and his Gallagher said. “We would ing and harassment in schools former, said. “I’ve been tossing around partner will be doing a duet of also really like to get a couple across the country. B-52’s still strong with new album 30 years after debut t’s hard to believe that after 30 years the B- There’s a rest stop / Let’s hit the G-spot!” a Wilson and Pierson duet: “Strip naked soul I52’s can still kick it like they did in 1979. Yes, half their first album in 16 years, soup / The deviant ingredient,” but it sounds Don’t believe me? Take “Funplex,” is riddled with sex. more like something their doctor prescribed “Pump” for a spin, the Scratch that—nothing is hidden than a turn-on. surfer/disco romp that pops as here, it’s in your face. While Even with its faults, it’s hard to complain Kate Pierson growls “I’m in some may find that gross (get with “Funplex” as it’s much more than an it, I’m on it / Shake that jelly over it), the B-52’s do it with all album. As pioneers of New Wave, acts such as / Rattle them bones / Dance Matt the quirk and tongue-in-cheek The Strokes, Prince, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The to the rhythm that’ll make Loosbrock humor they’re known for. The Red Hot Chili Peppers wouldn’t exist without you moan!” title track holds an echo of “Rock them, period. Knowing this, there’s not even a At 60, there are few female Lobster” within it as Schneider sign of smugness in the songs. They’re here to vocalists half Pierson’s age says, “Faster Pussycat, thrill, make you move and have a good time. “Go to who can match her fun and thrill / I’m at the mall on a diet church on Sunday / Party on Monday / And bold vibe. Cindy Wilson handles herself well pill.” What does that mean? The hell if I know, every other day of the week / We’re just a too, especially in “Juliet of the Spirits,” a tech- but it’s fun seeing the B-52’s as their odd bunch of party geeks,” they shout on “Keep no-induced trance that sounds like neon. And selves again. This Party Going.” then there’s Fred Schneider. What else can be Although, sometimes they’re too clever. Honesty like that ain’t easy to come by in an said? He began rap-singing far before hip-hop “Love in the Year 3000” has Schneider repeat- era of lip syncing and fake images. It makes Submitted Photo gained ground, and still is in a league of his ing “Robots, bootybots, erotobots” several you want to jump on stage with them. The B-52’s have been performing since own, singing (speaking?) “Four miles to a times in a monotone voice over synths. No, their debut in 1979. The group’s latest breakdown / Anybody wanna leave town / I’m not kidding. “Deviant Ingredient” features Matt is a senior double majoring in music and creative writing album, “Funplex,” is their first release in who likes both old and new music, especially if it’s good. 16 years. Reeves mediocre in predictable police drama ‘Street Kings’ him, only to land smack dab though, “Street Kings” man- et’s not kid ourselves, the blaze its own trail through this in the middle of a supposed ages to find itself a comfy lit- LGolden Age is dead, urban doom and gloom, but robbery that leaves the partner tle place between being your killed by a tide of in-your-face finds the territory already dead as a doornail. basic, shoot-’em-up action disillusionment. This perpetu- worn out, riding into the A.J. It’s not long before IA starts flick and hard-hitting charac- al state of cynicism has given ground the very horse it is Ken Hakari sniffing around and pegs ter study. rise to a society that’s the beating to death with street- Weigend Ludlow as a potential suspect, Come to see the ballet of product of a self-fulfilling preached grimy sermons on but Ludlow has his own agen- bullets, stay to give two flips prophecy: a state of affairs crooked back-alley justice. da in mind. Teaming up with a about the guys being shot at. defined by the very same fic- Revisionist cinema this is young detective (Chris tionalized images of adulter- not; screenwriter James Ellroy f there’s one thing that Evans), our troubled hero ous politics and treasonous succumbs to peer pressure, tion on sleight of hand flash IDavid Ayer and James launches himself headfirst into A.J. is a senior journalism student law affairs it purports. releasing an anguished sigh as and hollow panache, silhou- who has been reviewing movies for Ellroy know, it’s dirty cops. an investigation of his old “Street Kings” attempts to he writes to the realization ette it in a dirty neon glow, almost 10 years. He digs horror movies and weave it all together into Ayer previously penned the buddy’s shooting, crossing and documentaries the most. that if he can’t beat ‘em, he scripts for such flicks as paths with not only L.A.’s may as well join ‘em. a cheap distraction aimed at “Training Day” and criminal ilk but also with Self-loathing L.A. detec- keeping your mind off of the “S.W.A.T.,” and he and popu- some colleagues who don’t tive Tom Ludlow (Keanu empty shell that has been lar novelist Ellroy even col- want Ludlow digging too Reeves) frequents the shad- handed to you. laborated on “Dark Blue” deep. owy fringes of the law, tak- Director David Ayer would (which still features Kurt Like the recent “21,” ing his personal brand of have you believe that his Russell’s hands-down best “Street Kings” is an example street justice to near vigilante nitty-gritty is really an exposé performance ever, but I of what happens when a little proportions. Protected by his on police corruption—a hard- digress). extra effort is made in telling captain (Forest Whitaker), hitting docudrama of sorts, The pair has pooled their a story that would otherwise Ludlow begrudgingly trudges with tough-as-nails emotion to talents once again for “Street seem old hat. between the seams of legali- boot. But any sense of absolu- Kings,” a Instead of just ty, eliminating common tion the film might strive for crime saga set Come to see the going through street thugs and gang bangers is buried in an undergrowth of on the streets overt racism and falsified ballet of bullets, the motions of before burying his means-to- of L.A. that being a cop an-end in red tape. mockery, culminating in an seems like it’s stay to give two drama, “Street In the wake of his wife’s ending that is borderline going to tread flips about the guys Kings” goes one death, Ludlow finds it harder insulting. cinema’s thin Reeves tries being shot at. step further by to ignore the skele- blue line for including, God tons in his closet, Blood-spattered his best, sliding the umpteenth forbid, fascinat- questioning the action is what in a decent time. ing characters and a central morality of the enough hand as Indeed, “Street Kings” isn’t mystery that actually earns ghosts he’s creat- the film does the tormented without its hokier and more your interest. Ellroy, along ed. After being best ... demon-saint of predictable moments, but the with fellow screenwriters implicated in the the streets, get- unusual amount of character Kurt Wimmer and Jamie gang-style execu- ting better at development and conflict Moss, don’t focus the story so tion of a fellow officer, warbling out the weary hero found in the plot make all the much on the gunfights and car Ludlow takes a stand against role each time he takes one difference in helping make chases as they do on the moti- the same force that has pro- on. But by the time the credits this flick a cut above your vations behind them, ensuring tected him his whole life. roll, his weariness is the only usual police story. that Ludlow is deeper than the I suppose this tired, fortune thing driving the engine. Keanu Reeves toplines as average action hero. cookie set up could lead Blood-spattered action is Tom Ludlow, a corrupt cop But as decent as he is com- somewhere refreshingly orig- what the film does best, and it whose dirty dealings actually pared to previous performanc- inal, but there is no pot o’ is what the film should be do some good. He’s part of a es, Keanu Reeves just doesn’t gold at the end of this rain- appreciated and remembered hush-hush division of the have what it takes to bring to bow—just an action-packed for. Ellroy and Ayer script the LAPD that’s dedicated to the surface the sort of conflict Cracker Jack prize that is philosophical question: “Are going to whatever lengths and inner turmoil that a guy Ratings for movies are based on a scale from one to five. kind of fun to play with for a there any square cops any- possible to deliver justice to like Ludlow would suffer A film that scores five stars is worth seeing at least once. little while, but ultimately more—or is everyone just out the city’s scumbags, even if it from. Reeves just guzzles A film that scores one star is horribly acted or directed, forgettable. to get theirs?” The answer is means altering the crime obvious, and the filmmakers down some vodka and swears, with no substance. And therein lies the pure con- scene after blowing them to expecting that to convey his sumeristic essence of “Street are cashing in on, and perpet- kingdom come. Ludlow is a inner emotions. Kings:” build a cheap founda- uating, a broken public trust. master of his craft, but after As imperfect as it is, learning that his ex-partner (Terry Crews) has been Ken is a junior journalism major with a snitching to Internal Affairs, film studies minor. He has aspirations to Ludlow decides to confront write film reviews as a career. His favorite genres are drama and comedy.

April 18, 2008 FEATURE Student Voice 8 A celebration of culture at International Bazaar

Marta Olson [email protected] Every spring for the past 20 years, UW-River Falls has held an International Bazaar to share the cultures of the international stu- dents with the River Falls community. On April 10 there were ten countries represented: China, Canada, Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, Kenya, Taiwan, India, Japan and Bulgaria, with the opportunity for community members to taste food from these cultures and have a night of entertainment. “There was about 20 International Student Association [ISA] members that were working and setting up prior to the event, and almost all the ISA members were helping at the bazaar with serv- ing food, hosting and performing,” Momoko Deguchi, senior and ISA president, said. “Automatically all the international students become members of ISA. I was involved in the International Bazaar last year and it was a wonderful experience to organize the biggest event that we hold,” Deguchi said. “I think it is a good chance for UWRF students to see what our cultures are like.” There was a video documenting Linda Alvarez’s trip to see the orphans of Kiambu. She had with her donations of food and clothing for the families in the slums of Nyrobi, and a video of the UWRF students involved in Global Connections volunteer- ing around the world and taking advantage of the study abroad program. During dinner there was entertainment including two Japanese songs from Saori Ugaeri, martial arts performed by Kenny Yoo and an Indonesian song from Georgius Muljadi about memories and a child’s appreciation for its mother. In addition to the entertainment, a variety of food from across the globe kept those in attendance well fed. The popular Kenyan dish, Sukuma Wiki, is an inexpensive and healthy dish. The name translates to “push the week,” as it helps a family’s money go further. It consists of greens, sautéed onions, red peppers and hot peppers. Other dishes served were Poutine, a favorite from Canada made of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy; Taiwanese deep fried sweet potatoes; four happiness pork, a Chinese dish; and hot kimchi pickles from Korea. For dessert there was green tea cheesecake; Orehovy Medenky, a honey walnut cookie from Bulgaria; and Bubble Tea, known as “Boba,” from Taiwan, which is a hot sweetened tea with milk and tapioca. “There was a fashion show, dances from all over the world including hip hop, break dancing and a Japanese dance as well as a few short plays,” Katie Oenga, study abroad and international student adviser, said. Niki Paton/Student Voice This event was a way for UWRF to show the community its Niki Paton/Student Voice Saori Ugaeri sings through tears in the University Center understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Top: Canadian Poutine is prepared by Tyler Czuba and Ballroom during the 2008 International Bazaar. Ugaeri’s “Understanding other cultures is the way to world peace,” Sean Pettinger at the UW-River Falls International tearful performance followed an introduction where she Oenga said. Bazaar in the University Center Falcon’s Nest April 10. told those in attendance that the song originated from a Bottom: Chicken Mole Sauce on a tortilla, Chinese CD given to her by friends before leaving Japan two Orange Chicken, Indian Pav Bhaji and Kenyan Sukuma years ago. Wiki were among 11 dishes offered at the bazaar.

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