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TUDENT OICE AprilS 1, 2011 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 97, Issue 20 Faculty votes strongly to approve union Jordan Langer percentage of union supporters, behind UW- Sally King/Student Voice [email protected] Superior that had 94 percent. Even though a bill that abolishes the right The eight other campuses in the UW Sys- Debbie Gehris, a rep- for most state employees to unionize was tem are also in the process of unionizing, resentative from the passed by the state legislature, signed by said an AFT representative speaking on Wisconsin Employment Gov. Scott Walker and published by the Leg- background. Relations Commission, islative Reference Bureau, UW-River Falls Some campuses are further along in the administered the vote for faculty members have voted in favor of union process, which include UW-Stevens Point the UWRF faculty to gain representation through AFT-Wisconsin. that held an election Wednesday and Thurs- representation through Of the faculty who turned out to vote for day and UW-Green Bay that recently fi led AFT-Wisconsin. union representation on March 23 and 24, 90 for an election. percent voted in favor. Academic staff at UW-Superior fi led for Jim Madsen, professor, UWRF is the fi fth campus in the system an election recently as well, the representa- waits to receive his ballot. that has had faculty vote in favor of union tive said. representation since they were granted that The collective bargaining bill, which is right in June 2009. an amended version of the budget repair bill Faculty at UW-Superior and UW-Eau and focuses specifi cally on stripping most Claire voted in May 2010 and faculty at UW- public employees of their collective bargain- La Crosse and UW-Stout voted in February ing rights, passed through the State Senate and March respectively. UWRF faculty had the second highest See Union page 3 HHP inches closer to new building project

Allison Holmes about $2 million will come from fundraising [email protected] and donations. UW-River Falls got one step closer to get- UWRF has been trying to get the funds ap- ting the $63.5 million needed to build a new proved by the state for twelve years. Health and Human Performance facility, af- The current facilities, Karges and Nelson, ter the State Building Commission gave ap- are over 50 years old. proval on March 16, for “advance enumera- They are outdated and sections of the tion.” building have had to be closed due to safety. To advance enumeration means UWRF Examples of problems with the current has essentially “pre-approval” to do more facilities include: poor ventilation causing extensive planning, which can be done while temperature upwards of 100 degrees in the the funding gets approved by the Joint Fi- summer, ceiling and wall disrepair, lack of nance committee and then by the State Leg- adequate space, not enough ceiling height to islature, said Blake Fry, special assistant to host regional or national events, and an un- the chancellor. derlying concrete fl oor that causes injuries to The next phase of approval by the fi nance athletes and users. committee and legislature will take place The HHP program is one of the largest ma- over the next few months, a process that is jors at UWRF, according to the admissions expected to go smoothly, Fry said. offi ce. He added that rarely does something get More than 13 percent of the student body rejected by the fi nance committee or the is currently pursuing either a major or minor legislature after it has been approved for ad- in the HHP program. More than 3,000 stu- vanced enumeration. dents take HHP courses every year. “Starting this summer we can do design UWRF also boasts a high involvement work,” said Fry. rate in intramural sports, with more than 51 After the preliminary designs for the percent of the student body participating, ac- building are done, the project will be bid out cording to the HHP building funds informa- to an architect. tion sheet. UC hosts BINGO for students Actual construction of the building is not The proposed facilities would not only al- expected to take place until approximately low more space for HHP classes to be held, Sally King/Student Voice September 2013. they offer modern technology that will en- The whole project is expected to cost hance learning in the HHP department. The University Center hosted BINGO in Peteʼs Creek. The event was free and open to $63.5 million, $50.5 million of which will The new HHP center will include many all UWRF students. It took place on March 30. BINGO is played monthly as a way for come from the state. About $10 million will students to meet new people and to get away from the stress of college life. come from student segregated fees, and See Union page 3 Japan quake touches exchange students Hannah Lenius ily was not affected, but now that electricity take fi ve years to recover. of the earthquake. As the devastation is be- [email protected] and water are scarce in some areas, she wor- The death and missing toll, as of March 25, coming much more apparent, help is wanted ries about how the after effects will change has reached 27,000 and is expected to rise from anywhere. For UW-River Falls and its close exchange things. more. If anyone would like to contribute, go to program with Japan, the March 11 earthquake “I feel very lucky that they were okay,” “Watching the videos on the Internet and redcross.org and help, said Satoh. failed to cause any harm to the families of the Shinde said. “But I know last week, it was seeing the images of the tsunami bury whole “I think as a community we just pray and 14 Japanese exchange students currently en- very hard to get water and food, and when towns is like watching a horror movie,” said give the people in Japan support by donating rolled. they needed it, everyone needed to stand in Shinde. money as some countries are already doing,” The 9.0 magnitude earthquake, one of the line for a very long time to get anything.” Guy Healy Japan is a program UWRF of- said Satoh. worse earthquakes in the country’s history, Ellie Satoh, a Japanese exchange student, fers to students who are interested in a teach- “Since we can’t all go to Japan and help, caused catostrohpic destruction in the north- said that she was very worried at the time of ing program in Japan for the summer. sending them money is the best solution so ern part of Japan, with less damage south of the earthquake because some of her family Its coordinator, Chad Forde, said that the they can build new houses, factories, build- Tokyo. lives in Sendai and Miyagi, which were two program is still a go because the main offi ce ings, that was washed away or damaged.” Satomi Ito, advisor the International Stu- of the worst hit areas by the disaster and there and campus are far south and away from the dent Association, said that the students fami- was minimal communication to Japan. earthquake zone. lies that are in Japan are doing alright. “ As a family, we would all watch the news What needs to be taken into account though, “Fortunately, all of Japanese students’ fam- and see how fast the tsunami moved as Forde mentioned, is the radiation issue. ily members are not in danger by the earth- and tons of houses and people were gone,” “As of right now, it is a waiting game,” said quake,” said Ito. Satoh said. Forde in an email. “ However, some of their family members “ After a few days we heard that there was “Guy Healy will not send the 19 students are having inconveniences right now.” no electricity around Sendai and Miyagi so no over if he knows it is not safe. Those inconveniences include the basic ne- one could get a hold of anyone. Also, I could see some applicants dropping cessities of water, electricity and food. Luckily, she found out a few days later that out in the next couple months due to fears by Satomi Shinde, professor of education, is her family was fi ne. them or their parents about traveling to Ja- originally from Japan and has family south of A report from Worldbank.org estimates the pan.” where the earthquake hit the hardest. quake’s economic toll is currently at $122 to The U.S. Red Cross has responded proac- Shinde said that it was a relief that her fam- $235 billion U.S. , and that the country could tively in the help to recover the worst hit areas S tudent Voice 2 NEWS April 1, 2011

Melting snow threatens to f lood parking lot Ashley Julka [email protected] As the snow continues to melt and the rain starts to fall, the threat of flooding in the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River near the N parking lot increases, said University Police Officer Steve Nygaard. N lot, located south of Hawthorn Hall on a floodplain, is the lowest parking lot and usually the only one with flooding issues. K lot flooded once when a water main broke, but generally the rest are high enough that they will not flood on a normal basis, Nygaard said. “The floodplains are monitored anytime heavy snowmelt or rain occur. Once it becomes a concern, we continue to monitor it,” Nygaard said. On March 22 the police and parking office began monitoring the water levels near N lot and the walk- ing path every hour to half hour, Nygaard said. Around noon on March 22, students parked in N lot received an email from the police and parking office requesting them to move their vehicles to the commuter lot located near Ramer Field. Students were allowed to move their vehicles back to the parking lot at noon on March 24, Nygaard said. Sally King/Student Voice “The water levels became a con- The N parking lot resides near the South Fork of the Kinnickinnic River behind Hathorn Hall. Melting snow and seasonal rainfall can cause cern on March 22 when it got close the river to flood into the lot, forcing students to move their vehicles to avoid getting towed. to the bridge level. This means it is close to the point where water will Larson said they were upset with once each spring during the snow- “When I got back from class, it Pierce County Emergency Man- come into the lot,” Nygaard said. the threat the parking office issued melt, but also during extensive rain- said I had to move my car immedi- agement Director Gary Brown said According to the parking web- in the email, which said the remain- fall, Nygaard said. ately. I don’t use my car that much, that most of the flooding threats for site, it is the student’s responsibility ing vehicles could be towed. Police and parking generally just but for people who have jobs in the area fall near the Mississippi to move their vehicles or risk being “I think that we should be able to ask students to move their vehicles Hudson it would be a hassle to move River rather than anywhere near towed. move them at our own risk. It’s a rather than sandbagging the lot be- their vehicles because they have to River Falls. According to one section, “It is hassle for us,” Stolpe said. cause it is the more cost effective allow time to walk,” LeFeure said. “The only chance would be some the responsibility of the vehicle op- “Buying a parking permit releas- measure with the use of time and “I guess I’m okay with moving it issue of flash flooding where we erator to be aware of these weather es the university from all damages, resources, Nygaard said. if it was actually going to flood. We would get lots of rain in a short conditions and to be prepared to why should we get threatened to be Other students who park in N lot, do what we gotta do,” Pearce said. amount of time, otherwise there is move their vehicle if severe condi- towed?” Larson asked. Claire LeFeure and Jessica Pearce, “Last fall, we only had to move if no current threat to the River Falls tions should occur.” On average, students have to found the security to be a benefit we wanted to, but it was mandatory area,” Brown said. Students Justin Stolpe and Will move their car to the commuter lot and a hassle. this time,” she said.

River Falls Police / Assistant professor, students participate UWRF Police Department in national rose plant research project Editor’s note: Information for this section is taken from River Falls Police and UW-River Falls Sally King Police Department incident reports. [email protected] Assistant Professor of Plant and March 27 Earth Science David Zlesak, who has • Matthew Blair, 19, cited for underage consumption in been intrigued with breeding roses Johnson Hall. since he was 13 years old, is the North- ern Earth-Kind Rose Trial coordinator March 22 for UW-River Falls. • A substance that appeared to be marijuana was found in The Earth-Kind project began in the May Hall. early 1990s at Texas A&M University. The project’s goal is to practice environmentally friendly landscaping meth- ods by limiting the use of fertilizers, Voice Shorts pesticides and water. University to hold annual health fair “People were concerned about the Student services will host its annual Health Fair from 10 environment, family exposure to pes- a.m. to 2 p.m April 6,. in the University Center Ballroom. The ticides or just wanting to have their Health Fair is n interactive event that students, faculty, staff, yards be environmentally friendly,” and community members are encouraged to attend. This year’s Zlesak said. “And there really wasn’t theme will be ‘Crazy About Health?’ The Health Fair will in- that much research out there in terms clude demonstrations from local businesses an student organi- of research that’s been done to re- zations, door prizes, massages, hearing screening, HIV testing, ally support recommendations; people blood pressure and heart rate checks and body fat analysis. were making recommendations and they were all over the board. But they 2011-2012 Student Parking Permit Information weren’t necessarily research-based, or Student parking permits for the 2011-2012 academic year consistent or made sense. So that began will be available for purchase by the following eligibility the opportunity for Earth-Kind.” dates: The Northern Earth-Kind branch be- Seniors (90+ credits) Beginning April 11, 2011 gan in 2007. Roses were selected as the Juniors (60-89 completed credits) Beginning April 18, 2011 first plant to be tested. Sophomores (30-59 completed credits) Beginning April 25, “Roses came to the top because they 2011 are the national flower, people love Returning Freshman (29 or less completed credits) Begin- them and there is a lot of variability ning May 2, 2011 among them,” Zlesak said. Incoming Students - Beginning June 20, 2011 In 2009, around 1,200 plants were donated from locations ranging from For more information or to purchase your permit, visit the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas and the parking website at http://www.uwrf.edu/Parking/ mountains of Colorado. “Nurseries over the years have want- Sally King/Student Voice Student Senate Elections ed to get their roses into the pipelines Vote for the 14 positions on Student Senate April 4 and 5 saying if our rose can get an Earth-Kind Assistant Professor David Zlesak coordinates the Northern Earth-Kind from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check your UWRF student email designation for our region, that it’s free Trial, a project to collect data on naturally grown roses. for a link to vote. marketing and great exposure,” Zlesak “Once a month someone comes to One of the students that helped Zle- said. “So over the last few years I’ve count the blooms and determine disease sak with his research last summer was gotten a lot of roses. I have gotten 300 resistance and which roses are being senior Ryan Grajkowski. Senate Shorts on my doorstep just this week from a eaten by the deer that come through.” “It was an excellent experience. If I nursery.” Zlesak said that he hopes to continue can do any part to help the horticultural From the March 29 Student Senate Meeting: One of the public Earth-Kind trial working with the landscape crew on industry to better know what cultivars gardens can be found in the Mount campus to plant new varieties and to are well suited for our Wisconsin envi- • Brian Richie was appointed as a military representative. Saint Benedict Monastery garden in get more publicly accessible spots on ronments, I’m more than happy to help. • Funding for “Get to Know Your Student Night” was ap- Crookson, Minn. campus. I think the best part will be at the end proved at $200. “There are a variety of roses planted, “Its great for the public to come in a couple of years when the research • Funding from the operating budget was approved to invest for a four year trial, that are planted and see them,” Zlesak said. “We have shows what plants are best suitable in digital recording equipment to record future meetings. randomly by our cemetery. They are planted roses randomly around in the for our area, hopefully most if not all not watered artificially or anything; it’s back plots on campus that were planted of them,” Grajkowski said. “Hands-on Appointments: in a natural setting,” said Sister Carolin last summer, and students helped with work is always great and I’m usually • Jennifer Webster was appointed to the Student Senate as a Adams, the grounds and garden keeper that and helped with data collection and game to get my hands dirty and plant first-year representative. at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery. management.” some plants.” April 1, 2011 NEWS Student Voice 3 HHP: Plan includes a new gymnasium for 3,000

From Page 1 Sarah Hellier/Student Voice

Blake Fry, the special assistant to the chancellor, looks new assets, such as new classrooms and a human perfor- overs the plans for the proposed Health and Human mance laboratory for biomechanics, exercise physiology, performance building. and motor development. The State Building Commission gave the approval for The new building will house a new gymnasium designed the plans on March 16 for “advanced enumeration.” to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s stan- Actual construction on the building is expected to take dards to host games, as well as seating for 3,000 spectators. place in September of 2013. The new center will also include a wellness center and dance and aerobics studios. As well as demolishing the old buildings and creating a new building, the plan also includes renovation and beau- tiﬁ cation of the outside, including additional parking areas being built.

Union: Committee taking steps for drafting constitution

From Page 1 who was set to publish the bill March 25. Falls faculty realized the urgency in this Even though the legal issues surround- Despite all of this, the bill was published vote, said Chapin. “Together, we stood up, ing collective bargaining are still uncertain, by the Legislative Reference Bureau March took notice, and turned out to vote.” UWRF faculty are moving forward with March 9. 25, which said it must publish all laws within Faculty at UWEC voted for union repre- writing a constitution and electing offi cers The Assembly passed the bill the follow- 10 days after they are signed. sentation in May and already have an ap- who will campaign for faculty issues such ing day and Gov. Walker signed it March 11. The drama and confusion surrounding the proved constitution and formed a negotiation as working conditions and contact time with The manner in which the bill was passed collective bargaining bill has not quelled committee, said English Professor Stephanie students, said Geography and Mapping Sci- compelled Dane County District Attorney, UWRF faculty support for unions, said Po- Turner. ence Professor John Heppen. Ismael Ozame, to fi le a lawsuit against some litical Science Professor Wes Chapin. The negotiation committee had begun a The organizing committee is meeting as lawmakers claiming they violated the state’s “When it became clear that the governor’s survey of the bargaining unit in preparation early as next week to take the fi rst steps in open meetings law. extremist legislation had nothing to do with for drafting a bargaining contract when the the process of writing a constitution, said On March 18, Dane County Circuit Judge balancing the budget and everything to do bill was approved,” said Turner. “The status Chapin. Maryann Sunni issued a restraining order with denying workers’ rights, UW-River of that committee is uncertain at this point.” against Secretary of State Doug La Follette, This Week in Student Voice history

April 2 1919 “In the indoor baseball games that were held between the juniors and seniors, the seniors triumphed in both games, due to the fact that many of the juniors had not played the game a great deal before, they were unable to score on the seniors.”

April 1 1925 “The young ladies (also the older ones) of the school may be interested to know that two new beauty aids have been invented. One of these inventions is a mirror that is in a ﬂ ap on the cuff of the glove that can easily be used for make up purposes while on the street without having to open a handbag or vanity case. The other is false eyelashes on adhesive tape that can be conveniently attached to the eyelid and cannot be detached.”

April 8 1927 “A week ago Saturday night, Prof. Jacobson’s home was the scene of a merry party, in which the members of the physics classes participated. The evening was largely spent playing a progressive series of games suitable to the occasion. After lunch certain indi- Top: The April 11, 1940 issue of the Student viduals showed their remarkable ability to read the minds of the Voice exemplifi es the trend to fool readers on persons present. A great deal of mystery still remains as to how April fools day. they do it.” Left: An ad by Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co., mak- April 8, 1942 ers of Chesterfi eld cigarettes, fl aunts contribu- “Grand fi nale to the Senate Stamp Drive will be the all-school tions to the war effort in the April 8, 1942 issue MacArthur Day Victory Dance to be held in the North Hall of the Student Voice. gymnasium Saturday, April 11, at 8:30. Day by day students have watched the thermometer in South Hall which records “money collected” climb from ten cents to the peak of $1,000. This amount represents intensive student-faculty purchase of bonds and stamps Student Voice since Monday, March 30.” Applications due April 8, 1942 April 18 for: Ad by Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. maker of Chesterfi eld cigarettes in the Student Voice. Editor, “There’s satisfaction in knowing that the 6 ½ cent revenue tax you pay on every pack of twenty cigarettes is doing its bit for Uncle Assistant Editor Sam. and April 1, 1976 “UW-River Falls students may soon be able to see a concert at Business Manager UW-Eau Claire at student prices, use UW-LaCrosse’s gameroom at student rates or have something professionally printed at UW- Stout for a reduced student cost. These and many other services Listen may be possible if a fi nalized ID policy is enacted between the UW campuses at Eau Claire, LaCrosse, Stout and River Falls. This to policy would allow an exchange of ID privileges in several areas of student activities.” 88.7

April 1, 1977 Dine In, WRFW “An 18 per cent reduction in electricity usage for January and Delivery February at UW-River Falls residence halls has been reported by or Carryout Mary Halada, administrative assistant for Auxiliary Services. This Corner of The only reduction is a result of the campus energy conservation program Locust & Main which began in Janurary. Perhaps the biggest project of the PIZZA DOWNTOWN RIVER FALLS campus program has been an energy savings contest between the residence halls. A grand prize of $500 will go to the hall which uses the least $ 00 ANY radio amount of kilowatts per resident as compared to the same months of 1976. Second place will receive $300, and third place will receive 2 OFF LARGE station $200.” OR $ 00 ANY PIZZA produced 1 OFF CALZONE EXPIRES MAY 2011 by HOURS: Daily, 4-Midnight students SUMMER HOURS:

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EDITORIALS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Students need to vote Democracy Matters—Getting the Big Money to support senators Out of Politics and the People Back In Most college students understand their responsi- bilities as a member of academia. One has to attend We hear it every day. Budget cuts at the state, lo- ($2,526,439,799 to be exact). class regularly, study, read and take tests and write cal and national level. The funding for student loans We need to stand up and speak out! We can and must papers that refl ect and prove that one absorbed that and grants will have to be cut; college and universi- let our legislators know that we don’t want these budget knowledge. There is another very important duty ties tuition is increasing, the size of your classes will cuts to critical services. Instead of forcing universities that students in the 21st century seem to be absent- grow, and food service workers in your dining halls and to raise our tuition, our state representatives should be minded about; voting for their fellow students into cafeterias will face layoffs. That’s not all, back home raising taxes on the people responsible for this crisis. the senate. your favorite high school teacher, the crossing guard at Even if they just restored the tax rate on the wealthy The lethargy and disinterest in actively participat- your elementary school, police and fi refi ghters in your that existed before the short-sighted Bush tax cuts, we ing in student senate elections among most college neighborhood, all are being threatened by major budget would very substantially reduce the defi cits that are students at UWRF can be explained several ways. cuts. This is getting personal! threatening the livelihoods of so many Americans. Some students may think that the senate is just a What’s going on and what can we as students do At the same time that we are fi ghting these threats façade that portrays itself as being important but re- about it? The fi rst point is to understand who created to our education, we also need to fi nd ways to destroy ally has no signifi cance upon this campus. this crisis. The answer is Wall Street and other invest- the bond between politicians and their big funders. We Others may think that the senate is only a forum ment bankers who precipitated the 2008 economic need to get big money out of politics and people back for political science majors to boast about their meltdown, not students or public workers. But we are in. Organizations like Democracy Matters and Common political knowledge and understanding, while again, the ones being asked to pay for their mess, despite the Cause are leading these fi ghts. Join us at our next meet- getting nothing done. fact that their profi ts are soaring. ing on Wednesdays at 4:30pm in Pete’s Creek or e-mail Why? Here’s the second point: students don’t con- me, [email protected], for more information. This type of outlook on senate obviously affects tribute to politicians’ election campaigns, but bankers As students we have the political power to affect our student voter turnout. The presidential re-election and other big corporate executives do. According to the lives – there are millions of us! But we have to join to- last fall only drew 311 voters, which was around well-respected Center for Responsive Politics, over the gether to use that power effectively – to make our own half the amount of voters that turned out during the last decade the fi nancial industry, along with insurance lives better as well as our society’s. regular election last spring. and real estate sectors, was the biggest contributor to This lackadaisical nature during senate elections federal campaigns. Individuals and PACS associated Kayla Godes on campus is not a characteristic that is inherent in with these corporations gave more than $2.5 billion student UWRF’s students. For example, in 1950, 79 percent to candidates and parties between 1990 and 2010 of the student body voted, not for student senate candidates, but for a revision of the senate constitution. The belief that the senate deals with issues that UC Solicitation Awareness have no relevance to you as a student simply is not true. As a student at UWRF that pays big bucks for the table. If someone approaches you, respectfully tell them In November of 2009, the senate voted in favor of operations of the University Center, I think that students that you’re not interested. If they persist, turn the game spending $24,900 on a program called OrgSync. A would benefi t to know that while inside the UC, you are around and ask them for contact information for the website for student organizations, Orgsync, is a way protected from solicitors. I was approached by a well- organization they are acting with and for that person’s for student orgs. on campus to communicate and dressed man who with no introduction asked if I had name. This will usually get them squirrely enough to signed the recall petition yet. After kindly telling him back down, but if not, verbally remind them of the anti- keep records. According to an article in the Student that I hadn’t gotten around to it, my friend and I assured solicitation policy in the UC. Voice, the money to purchase the program came that he was aware of the UC anti-solicitation policy, but The most important thing is that these groups see con- from a reserve account that is used specifi cally for he seemed uninterested. sequences. Don’t walk away and leave the next unfor- funding programs that benefi t students. At the time This is not about Walker’s bill and/or attacking the tunate student victim to solicitation. Instead, take thirty the article was written, the account had $150,000. left (it’s only a matter of time before some ignoramus seconds to talk with the employees behind the desk and Besides the spending and doling out money, the rightist approaches me about stopping Obama from ask them to alert their manager, giving any information governing body also deals with university building taking his guns away)—this is about what you can do to you have about the group. Typically, groups settle down projects such as the Health and Human Performance stop solicitors from political, recreational, sports, reli- after getting a talking to, letting us return to our lives. Building and the Master Plan. gious, and really any organizations from bothering you. As for you pesky solicitors out there (you know who Hopefully now you understand that the sen- First, know the policy. According to the University you are), I respect your beliefs, so respect mine and ate wields power on this campus. The fi rst step in center policy and procedures manual, “groups are not leave me alone. making sure that your voice is heard is by voting allowed to approach students or others using University during next week’s election. To learn more about Centers facilities” but “are allowed to disperse Jordan Harshman the students that will be on the ballot next week we information to students from behind a table”. This Student provided a brief description of all the candidates on means that you can be on your merry way and groups page 8. are prohibited from even asking you to check out their Student Senate elections will be this Monday and Tuesday and the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check your student email on Monday for a Ideas for getting involved on campus link to vote. In last week’s edition of The Student Voice you wrote Falls area. While students will learn tips on how to a great piece reminding students that it’s never too early better prepare for a business environment, they’re also to start planning for future careers by gaining experi- sure to be entertained by nearly fi fty of their classmates ence through internships. While Career Services offers “Work’n It” on the runway, the chance to win numerous Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. many great opportunities such as Mock Interview Day prizes and even a red-carpet photo shoot prior to enter- or the Etiquette Dinner for students to practice their ing the show! So even though it may seem like prepar- work etiquette and become better job or internship can- ing to enter “the real world” may be a whole lot of STUDENT VOICE didates, don’t forget the exciting upcoming event that work, come check out Runway to Success Wednesday, Editor Blaze Fugina contributes toward students’ career development – and April 6 at 8pm in the Falcon’s Nest to learn that there Assistant Editor Jordan Langer all they have to do is watch and learn! This year is the really is “More Than One Way to Work It!” Front Page Editor Ashley Goettl fi fth annual Runway to Success event for Career Ser- Samantha Zastrow News Editor Michael Brun vices, a fashion show that teaches students how to dress professionally for the workplace and showcases pro- 2011 Runway to Success Coordinator Viewpoints Editor Cassie Swenson fessional apparel from stores in the surrounding River Sports Editor Robert Silvers Etcetera Editor Kara Johnson Chief Photographer Sally King Halverson for Student Senate president Staff Photographers Sarah Hellier Cartoonists David Recine Student Senate elections are upon us once again. Unfortunately, the accuracy and quality of his chal- Darielle Dahnke Don’t forget to check your University email account on lenger’s work leaves something to be desired. His Chief Copy Editor Erin Byrne the morning of April 4. You will receive a link to the challenger has shown little to no interest in what he is General Manager Charles Korenchen voting page. doing. Also, he has not maintained good contact with Ad Manager David Lohela As you know, there are many candidates running for organizations that truly needed help. Finally, he does Circulation Manager John Buechel different positions. I would like to focus on the race for not care about the concerns of some student senators. Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis President. Having known Tyler Halverson for almost You do have a choice in next week’s elections. I hope four years now, I cannot think of a better candidate you stand with me and support Tyler Halverson for than him. He clearly has the most experience, as he is Student Senate President. serving his fourth term. He really does care about the Michael Leonard Read the Student Voice online at campus community. In addition, he has been an effective leader as chair of the Club Sports Allocation Board. 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I had Christopher cure in his mas- We stepped up our culture by go- Quality over quantity always heard of British sea captains Pagels culinity or draws ing to a wine tasting at the Chateau was stressed in the having port in their cabins and just the risk of his St. Croix Winery north of St. Croix always assumed that this was some sort Columnist sexual orienta- Falls, but fi rst we stopped to look at presentation of our of hard liquor consumed to get over the tion coming into a house on Hazel Street in Stillwa- English meal leaving us rough seas for the day. question. That’s ter that looked like a Piet Mondrian thoroughly satisfi ed. Now that we were fortifi ed with a lit- why I only go painting. I’m surprised we didn’t tle wine we went to Interstate state park to Aprille’s Shower tea shop if I have female company. have our pinkies cocked during the in St. Croix Falls. This was during the This Sunday was to be our Epic Sunday, being a most whole day. I had wanted to go to the fi rst melt of the year before we were highly classy affair. This place is a clash between Eng- Chateau ever since I wrote a paper about viniculture spoiled with that unwelcomed snow dump. We walked lish tea time and a fi ve year-old girl’s tea party with all (the science of wine making). Passing through the Wis- along the bluff watching big swatches of ice smash of her stuffed animals and fanciful hats. In fact, the Red consin countryside the winery makes many people do a into the stubborn net of ice not yet broken up yet, like Hat societies (women fi fty years and older who obvi- double take, because of its splendor and many roofs. It a modern day version of all those logs that were sent ously wear red hats and other gaudy doesn’t seem to match with the many down the river in the 19th century into those log jams. clothing even if it doesn’t suit them) I’m surprised we didn’t trailer parks that are a staple of north- We spoke of our respective summers we would be frequently visit this black hole of have our pinkies cocked ern Wisconsin. The winery itself has spending in Alaska and how, if fate would have it, we cuteness, which isn’t black at all, but during the whole day. the look of a large sweeping French would meet up there. wrapped exclusively in red, white, Manor with rolling green meadows We wrapped up this incredibly fancy day by dressing and pink lacing and crochets. beside it. The tour of the winery con- up for Denny’s. I wore my Italian hand-knit olive-green We partook of the “light luncheon:” bottomless pots sisted of as many steps to walk to the end of the dorm suit and she a beautiful brown dress of denim with huge of tea, the soup of the day (a celery concoction with hall’s bathroom and back. The tour guide, who also wooden hoop earrings. This time we chose quantity cornbread madelaine), a croissant sandwich with some doubled as the winery’s salesman, talked as fast as an over quality with the food selection (not so classy), but fi nger sandwiches, topped off by a scone with Devon- auctioneer. He told us the origin of the word bunghole, our attire was satisfaction enough for an epic ending to shire cream, all served on fi ne china on a fl ower-speck- which is the hole at the top of a barrel where the plug our Sunday. led table cloth. I had Smashley wear one of the fancy is placed. Smashley and I observed the fi ve S’s (sight, hats; there is a rack of women’s hats that were no doubt smell, swirl, sip, and spit; or swallow in our case) as we worn by high society around the earlier part of the 20th tried the Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, the Ice STUDENT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED voices Oppression at UWRF— What do you think of everybody needs food to survive. Jason Derulo coming to Dear Intelligent UWRF Student Voice Readers, that there has not been a continued source of communi- The concept of oppression is a big concept to wrap cation between students and administration throughout UWRF? your head around, especially when it’s happening on the process. It has yet to be offi cially announced to your campus. But it’s obvious to those who are being students that their major has gone through the channels oppressed, I should probably back up right now and say of being suspended. Brian Deford, that oppression can be defi ned as “marked by unjust The suspension document has been signed by the senior severity or arbitrary behavior”. In layman’s terms, it Animal and Food Science Department Chair all the way means denying one group of individuals due to a trait up to the Provost and Chancellor. The Chancellor has that they have in common. stated that he had to “take off his hat as an analytical “I think they could have picked Where this comes into context is that the Food Sci- chemist and disregard his training and sign it because someone better because it’s a ence major is being suspended at UWRF. Any student it reached him through the appropriate channels”. This waste of money in my opinion.” that is admitted to the program, including a change sounds similar to that saying of “If everyone jumped of major within the next year must contractually be off of a bridge, would you do it too?” Normally, I am Chris Rohling, allowed to graduate with their chosen major within a able to say that I am quite proud to be a Falcon, but sophomore reasonable period of time. The documentation for the when events such as this occur, without looking at data, suspension of the major does not require any data as an especially that there is a proven growth in the industry analytical approach. This contradicts the University’s within the last few years, despite an economic down- “I probably won’t be seeing him because I’m not a big fan of his Core Value of “Continual Improvement” defi ned as turn, and that Wisconsin is one of the largest employers music.” “We strive for excellence through decisions based on of the Food Industry, I feel ashamed. This is supposed information and analysis”. to be an Institute of Higher Learning, not an Institute of The document does not allow for the opinion of the Student Oppression. Courtney Brown, minority opinion to be heard- and as there is little sup- junior port from the department with a Food Science faculty Andrew Sisulak of smaller numbers, there has been very little support Food Science Club Treasurer & “I’m really excited. I plan on going to have the opinion of those in the major to be heard. Food Science Major and I already bought my ticket.” At an open forum on Monday, March 28th the Dean of CAFES stated that he met with students two years ago. What was failed to mention was that those students had to fi ght to get into his offi ce to try to talk to him, and Andrea Ihrke, sophomore

“I think it’s exciting to bring someone in like that. It’ll be big for the campus.” Find Freddy’s Feather!

Amanda Aakre, junior Be the fi rst person to fi nd the lost Freddy the “I’m excited for it but I wish it wasn’t Playing April 1: on Cinco de Mayo.” Falcon Feather in this issue of the Voice and win Diary of a Wimpy Kid Samantha Powell, two free movie passes to senior Rated: PG the Falls Theatre! “At fi rst, I wasn’t that excited because Daily 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., I wasn’t the biggest fan, but I’ve started listening to his musc now and I like Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. him a lot more. And he’s cute.” The fi rst person to

Adenike Mustapha, report the fi nd to junior [email protected] www.fallstheatre.com “He’s a main stream artist, AFTER 10 a.m. Friday wins. probably the biggest one we’ve had at UWRF.” Student Voice 6 SPORTS April 1, 2011 Softball team readies for conference play Andy Moran “Our goal is to win the conference,” Gabriel [email protected] said. “And with some hard work and a good The UW-River Falls softball team returned team, that goal is attainable.” home from the Rebel Spring Games in Florida Gabriel added that the WIAC looks tough with a 2-8 performance, pushing their overall this season, with stiff competition coming record to 5-9. from some of the top teams in the conference. After dropping their first three games of “At this point, it looks like Whitewater and the tournament, the Falcons finally found the Lacrosse will be the toughest competition,” stroke in game four defeating the College of Gabriel said. St. Benedict with a final score of 3-1. The Falcons are coming off of a season that Head coach Jody Gabriel said that while the saw them go 24-16, including a 9-7 record in tournament turnend “We try to have a good time the WIAC. out disappointing re- Gabriel said she thinks sults, the coaching while still competing at a that this team can go a staff got a good look very high level.” long way if they work at what the team is hard and dedicate them- made of. selves to the little things. “Our trip to Florida did not end up as we “From a coaching standpoint, I hope to help had hoped as far as our record goes,” Gabriel this team realize their potential on and off the said. “But we learned a lot about our team and field,” Gabriel said. “ played well over all.” Gabriel stressed that the Falcons are about Gabriel said that the games could have gone more than simply wins and losses. either way, with a couple losses coming at the “We try to focus on learning life lessons expense of only a few runs or less. along with softball lessons,” Gabriel said. “Five of our losses were one-run games,” “We try to have a good time while still com- Gabriel said. “And we played well against peting at a very high level.” some of the top teams in the nation.” On March 26 and 27 the Falcons played A 4-0 win over Roger Williams in the Rebel three games in Moline, llinois. On March 26 Spring Games was highlighted by the com- the Falcons defeated Augustana 4-1 behind 12 bined shutout pitching of Rose Tusa and Nikki strikeouts by Tusa. Osmonson. The Falcons split their Saturday games los- Tusa threw the first six innings, allowing ing 6-2 to Coe College, then bouncing back to two hits in the process. defeat Wartburg College 4-0 with a 17 strike- With Florida behind them, Gabriel said that out game by Tusa. the team now looks to dominate conference The Falcons start their conference season play and ultimately win a title. April 2 with a doubleheader at UW-La Crosse. March Madness equals big profits for NCAA and schools Does this money go directly to the schools, or who is the true benefactor of the Ashley $122 billion that is spent over the 20 days of Goettl competition (research done by Lauren Streib of Newsweek). Columnist According to the NCAA’s website, “The reality is that more than 96% of that money – which will be an average of $740 million With all eyes glued to the television sets each year – goes to the NCAA conferences during the NCAA’s Division I Men’s Bas- and schools. “We put our money where our ketball tournament, it is easy to be caught up mission is,” said Jim Isch, the NCAA’s chief in the action and excitement of the games. operating officer. “Supporting student-ath- While flipping through channels, it is hard letes so they can be successful in the class- to find a station that is either not playing a room and in life.” game or showing a commercial that portrays As a student-athlete myself, it is very a partnership with the NCAA. refreshing to see that the students and the According to statistics published in the schools are the benefactors of the gener- Sarah Hellier/Student Voice March 28 edition of Newsweek, the NCAA ated spending that is equal to Iceland’s GDP Top: Falcon softball player Nicole Lubahn practices inside the Knowles Center as the gets $185 million from sponsorships alone. (Newsweek). With the dollars and business Falcons gear up for the conference season beginning April 2. Bottom: Senior Dana Just think of all the other outlets for revenues, aspect of sports, it can be hard to remember Book catches an indoor bullpen session for the Falcons. which include, but are not limited to, tickets, why these events are happening in the first merchandise and food consumed at or during place. With the national talks of budget cuts the games. According to Newsweek, it is es- to education and athletics, it is important that timated that 624 gallons of nacho cheese will these opportunities for competition are not Increased tournament field be consumed at the Final Four in Houston. taken away at any level for any sport, because The dollar amounts can be mind-boggling they give student-athletes opportunities that as the field of 68 teams is whittled down. cannot be found in the classroom. ruining college basketball Just ask a man from Ohio who was slapped If there is one thing that can be taken from with a $16 million cable bill (Time Warner is this message, it is that there are many oppor- side of the bracket and give Championship working to solve the problem, but he stated, tunities to support student-athletes, and that weekend some history. However, only one “all I wanted to do was watch March Mad- the benefits come back in ways that you or of those teams will play for a trophy on ness). I may not even think of. Sure, it is exciting Elwood Monday. to cheer for the underdogs and to enjoy the The NCAA, the governing body for the Brehmer The Championship has already lost the tournament and student-athletes, has much competition for what it is. But next time you mass appeal it would’ve had if Kansas or to gain during the tournament. The NCAA turn on your television, or support your local Columnist Florida had won and would be playing in recently signed a 14-year agreement with team, know that you are helping a group of it. CBS is losing out on ratings. Butler and CBS worth $10.8 billion. This contract went student-athletes that are paving the way for VCU deserve credit; they have made the strictly for the right to broadcast the games the future. And for that, we thank you. most of the opportunity given to them. But on the airwaves. But what about the revenue Ashley is a sophomore triple major in journalism, political science With Butler playing VCU on Saturday, an neither team would have beaten Kansas or and digital film and television. She is the Student Senate Vice Presi- that is generated from television or advertise- dent, a sports broadcaster at 88.7 WRFW-FM and a member of UW- eight-seed or lower will play in the NCAA Florida in a seven-game series. That point ments? Where does that money go? River Falls’ softball team. championship game for the first time since warrants little argument. The best teams eighth-seeded Villanova won the National rarely win a tournament in a one-game title game 26 years ago. format. Falcon Sports Wrap VCU is in the tournament only because This means to get the best product on the field was expanded this year. This is also the biggest stage the tournament should be Power Lifting Track and Field the first year that neither a one or two-seed retracted. I say to 32 teams. I want to see has not made the Final Four. NBA prospects playing each other, not a UW-River Falls junior Simon Klimesh will The Falcon track and field teams open their Many fans, pundits, and particularly couple teams comprised of six-foot jump- compete in the 2011 USA Weightlifting Col- outdoor season April 8-9 with the Falcon In- coaches have lauded the expansion as a shooters. legiat Cahmpionships Saturday April 9, in vitational in River Falls. The Falcons had six way to give more teams a chance to partici- The same goes for those in favor of a Shreveport, LA. Klimesh, who competes in athletes compete in the NCAA Indoor Cham- pate in the tournament. Subsequently, the playoff in major college football. Nobody the 169 pound weight class, will look to im- pionships with the men’s 4x400 relay team proponents of a larger and larger tournament wanted to see 8-4 Connecticut play in the Fi- prove on his seventh place finish at last year’s finishing seventh. field point to the make-up of this years Final esta Bowl already. Expand to a playoff and event. Four as a reason for further expansion, that Auburn will play Marshall in the first game. 11-seed Virginia Commonwealth makes for No thank you. I’ll take Auburn versus Or- a great story and gets fans excited about col- egon or LSU instead. Expanding anything Upcoming Sports Schedule lege basketball. dilutes the product. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I was recently at the original Famous Dave’s restaurant in Hayward, Wis. Fantas- Sunday, April 2 Wednesday, April 13 The average fan has little feeling, good or tic. The ribs were smoky and the cornbread 2 p.m. Softball @ UW-La Crosse (DH) 3:30 p.m. Softball @ UW-Stout (DH) bad, towards VCU and Butler. was moist. The food is very good at their 4 p.m. Tennis @ Bethel University Joe Rube may root for them when they are Famous Dave’s franchises, but it doesn’t Friday, April 8 the underdog, but playing against each other, compare. 3 p.m. Track and Field @ Falcon Invitational Friday, April 15 who cares who wins? No one picked either The restaurant chain expanded and the in River Falls 3 p.m. Track and Field @ UW-La Crosse team to get this far so there is no betting in- food quality slipped a bit. So, if you do TBD Golf @ Blue Devil Open terest. Virginia and Indiana will be the only bother to watch the Final Four ask your self Saturday, April 9 ones watching. this, ‘Do I want good food or great food?’ 10 a.m. Track and Field @ Falcon Invitational Saturday, April 16 When Duke plays Ohio State at least Joe 2 p.m. Softball @ UW-Platteville (DH) 9 a.m. Tennis vs UW-Stevens Point Rube has built emotions over time to love or hate a given team. He picks sides and 2 p.m. Softball @ UW-Superior (DH) Elwood is a senior journalism student originally from River Fall. Monday, April 11 3 p.m. Tennis vs St. Mary’s University watches. He tries to write about topics from a slightly offbeat perspective. Admittedly, Connecticut and Kentucky are Outside of school he typically dreams about fishing, then goes fish- 4 p.m. Softball vs Hamline University (DH) TBD Golf vs Falcon Invitational ings, daydreams while he is fishing about what he is going to cook traditional basketball powers on the other when he gets home, then cooks. That is, unless the Packers are on. April 1, 2011 ETCETERA Student Voice 7 ʻThe Hangoverʼ star Bradley Cooper shines in ʻLimitlessʼ Bradley Cooper has his ex-girlfriend involved in his messed up life and messes had a massive rise of with a gangster who will do anything to get more NZT. success in the fi lm It may have seemed like I summed up the downfall of the Dustyn industry since his role movie quickly, and that is because I did. In “Limitless,” there Dubuque in “The Hangover,” is a lot of emphasis on the rise of the struggling writer, but but is he able to pull the fall quickly culminates in a few action sequences that off a more serious help turn this pretty good thriller into a bad action movie. Columnist performance in “Lim- “Limitless” is good for one reason, Bradley Cooper. He itless?” Cooper plays is wonderfully cast as a smart, funny guy that you can’t Eddie Mora, a writer help but cheer for even though not everything he is doing in a slump who runs is right. He had me sucked in from the opening credits until into his ex-brother-in-law that has a drug that can help Eddie the screen went black. The thriller aspect works but some- dig deep into his mind. This mysterious drug opens up the times the fi lm has awkward camera angles that cut a little too large percentage of our brains that we are unable to access, often so you are really unable feel what you are watching on but now Eddie can. With this new train of thought Eddie screen. turns almost super human as he is now able to remember I just realized I forgot to mention DeNiro and the rest of everything he has either heard or seen. Once the high wears the supporting cast, well that is because they were underuti- off Eddie realizes that he must get more. lized and practically non-existent in this movie. DeNiro’s After he gets his hands on more of the drug, NZT, he has a character is one sided as a plain jane business man with no meteoric rise to the point where he is working on Wall Street real devious side to him. You don’t get to see the legend- and is making millions of dollars in mere weeks. His life is ary DeNiro at his best here, not even close. Also Cooper’s on such a high that there is only so much more he can do be- relationship with his ex-girlfriend Lindy (Abbie Cornish) is fore his world comes crashing down on him. He soon meets built to about the minimalist standard a connection between Carl Van Loon (Robert DeNiro) who wants Eddie to help two romantic characters can be. Overall, “Limitless” has an make a merger between Van Loon and another top corporate original story that works well with a few back stories that business head that would be the biggest the world has ever don’t. Why did they not explain anything about the gangster seen. At this point Eddie runs out of his stash of drugs, gets who steals Eddie’s NZT? I don’t know either. The Strokes blow fans away with newest album ‘Angles’

release “Angles,” The cals. It just seems to be ‘that’ new and old aspects of The Strokes defi nitely song destined to be stuck in Strokes musical personalities seem to have gotten your head and on repeat on showing a awesome glance Ryen back on track with your iPod. at the future of what may be their early music ca- Other highlights include to come, and reminding the Klieser reer success. “An- the album opener “Machu listener of where they started. gles” initially comes Picchu,” “Taken For A Fool,” The song is an epic, mellow off as what seems to “Call Me Back,” and un- pop song, and in my mind be a refreshed and doubtedly “Life Is Simple In acts as a ‘cliffhanger’ for revitalized version of The Moonlight.” Both “Ma- the audience, leaving them Believe it or not, it’s been the classic sounds that chu Picchu” and “Call Me wanting more and interested fi ve years already since the made fans fall for the group. Back” offer a rather modest to hear what is next for The last album release from the I was once told all good and subtle approach to the Strokes. once unstoppable pop/rock things are worth waiting normal awesomely loud, Even though we fans had band The Strokes. Back in for and certainly see the guitar-dominated catchy riffs to wait fi ve years for this new 2001, The Strokes hit the relevance here, as despite The Strokes tend to take with album “Angles,” it was well music scene like wildfi re, the wait, most of worth the wait and I for one made fans crave their entran- this album These songs are much their mu- hope The Strokes are back in is bril- sic. These the limelight for good. ing pop melodies and fall in more mellow and love with Julian Casablan- liant. With songs are this new much more Ryen Klieser is a laid back biology cas’s vocals. Simply put, relaxed than normal, student at UW-River Falls. He is hop- these guys were deemed album, my mellow ing to become a well known biologist and offer a nice and teacher. the band of the future, with fi rst expo- and re- many critics saying they sure was refreshing view of The laxed than could simply do no wrong. actually Strokes. normal, Despite several album over the and offer releases after their hit pre- radio with a nice miere album “Is This It,” it the instant classic “Under refreshing view of The seemed this group kind of Cover Of Darkness” and, at Strokes. simply fell off the face of the fi rst, I almost needed to do “Taken For A Fool” is the earth for a while and made a double take at what I was fun, punky, and catchy clas- avid fans like myself truly hearing. I was entirely blown sic Strokes kind of song we ponder what had happened. away. This song grabs the have all come known to love. Five years had quickly gone listeners’ attention immedi- Finally, “Life Is Simple In past and not much was felt of ately by the enticing guitar The Moonlight” is a per- their presence, until recently. melodies, the playful lyrics fect way to end the album, With their fourth album and Julian Casablancas’s vo- being a nice mix of both Apply for an on-air position with 88.7 FM WRFW Pick up an application outside of 306 North Hall

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Tennae Maki Jessica Pett, running for: [email protected] Non-Traditional, College of Jayne Dalton, running for: Agriculture, Food and Envi- The UW-River Falls Student Senate candidates for the College of Arts and Sciences ronmental Sciences Represen- 2011-2012 academic year have identified themselves and the Representative, At-Large posi- tative, At-Large position official list has been presented. These candidates have started tion campaigns for the general elections, which will be held from 1. Pett does not have any April 4 at 8 a.m. and will close on April 5 at 4 p.m. 1. Joined Student Senate in student government experi- Of the fifteen people running, there are two presidential the spring of 2010, as a Greek ence, however, has held leader- candidates and two vice-presidential candidates. The candi- representative. This year, she ship positions in the past while dates running are allowed to run for as many positions as they has served as Student Affairs serving in the Army. are elligible for. For example, a student must to be studying and Academic Services Direc- 2. She has never attended a from the same college that they are representing, said Elec- tor. Senate meetings, but said she has a good idea about what goes tions Chair Patrick Okan. 2. Has missed one Senate meeting in a year and a half due on at the meetings based on what she has heard at the College Each of the students running for election were asked four to illness. Republicans meetings. questions pertaining to Student Senate and their candidacy. 3. Having enjoyed working on Student Senate so far, her 3. Primary goal: making Student Senate more visible to the primary goal is to work on communication from Senate with rest of campus. What is your past experience with student government? the students. 4. “I am a non-traditional student and I have another side of How many student senate meetings have you attended? 4. “I'm running (for Student Senate) because it's a higher the story that most don't have,” said Pett, on why she is run- If elected, what do you wish to reform and work on? calling for public service, to put it in a nutshell,” Dalton said. ning for Student Senate. Why are you running for Senate? “This really is far reaching and I have the chance to work on something far greater than myself.” Allison Riske, running for: Jason Keck, running for: At-Large position President and At-Large posi- Joseph Hamblin, running for: College of Arts and Sciences tion Representative, At-Large position (no picture available) 1. Riske joined Student Sen- ate this spring after being asked 1. In the fall of 2010, Keck 1. Hamblin has no previous experience with student govern- to fill one of the vacancies. served as vice president to ment but became interested in it after being introduced to it in 2. She started attending Leigh Monson. After Monson a class. meetings when she joined Sen- stepped down in the spring of 2. He has never been to a Student Senate meeting. ate this spring. 2011, he has been serving as 3. Being new to student government, Hamblin does not have 3. Primary goals: to give stu- interim president. any specific issues he wants to address. However, he said he dents a voice and to oversee the 2. Prior to running for for thinks that will be an asset because he will have a fresh look funding of club sports. Senate, Keck attended “some at all issues presented. 4. “I really want to have a voice on the funding of CSAB,” meetings”. He has not missed a meeting since the beginning 4. “I am running for Senate because I believe that I will be said Riske, on why she is running for Student Senate. of his term. able to help my fellow students by making good decisions on 3. Primary goals: maintain effectiveness and order over Stu- issues facing this school,” Hamblin said. dent Senate; increase student involvement; continue strong re- Trevor Semann, running lations with the faculty and staff; and to address the increase of for: At-Large position student tuition and the construction of the Health and Human Asher Heer, running for: Performance building (H&HP). At-Large position 1. Semann has no student 4. “I want to see UWRF seen as a positive and well-run uni- government experience. versity by the UW System,” said Keck on why he is running 1. Heer is currently acting 2. He has never been to a for office. “I want to shed a positive light on this campus and as a First-Year Representative Student Senate meeting. I think that I have a lot to offer for its future.” and chair of the Ethics Com- 3. Primary goal: to get bet- mittee on Student Senate. ter funding for the athletics of 2. Over the past year, he has UWRF and the promotion of Tyler Halverson, running missed two Senate meetings. the H&HP building. for: President, College of Edu- 3. Primary goal: continuing 4. “I play football and Coach cation and Professional Stud- work on the Ethics Committee. told us that he would like some athletes to be on Student Sen- ies Representative, At-Large 4. “I really like politics and I am in this for the experience,” ate,” Semann said. “It doesn't hurt to try.” position Heer said. “I want to represent the student populous.”

1. With the exception of the Carlan Strand, running for: first 30 days at UWRF, Hal- Tyler Latz, running for: At- At-Large position verson has been serving on Large position Student Senate. He has held 1. Strand has no student gov- many positions including first- 1. Latz has been on Student ernment experience, however, year representative, chair of the Club Sports Allocation Board Senate, first as an At-Large has been actively communicat- (CSAB), Allocable Fees Appropriation Board, and Student senator and is currently the ing with current Senators about Affairs and Academic Service. director of the Diversity and expressing his viewpoint. 2. He started coming to Senate meetings since the fall of Inclusivity Issues Committee. 2. He has “been to a couple” 2007, in that time, he has not missed many meetings. 2. He has not missed a Sen- of meetings and tries to stay 3. Primary goals: to be more vocal to the administration ate meeting for his entire term informed on what is going on about tuition increases and state budget concerns, invest in in office. within Senate. supplementing student activities, to address student issues by 3. Primary goals: Improving 3. Primary goals: to make sure that Senate is fiscally respon- putting student organizations on a more even “playing field” communication with the student body, properly funding stu- sible, protect the rights of students, help the university move and lifting the requirement of sophomore on-campus living. dent organizations, and would like to put wheelchairs in some forward with education and building projects, such as the new 4. “I definitely have some ideas about what direction to take of the campus buildings. H&HP building. this senate,” said Halverson on why he is running for presi- 4. “I am running because this last year has been a good ex- 4. “In short, I am running for Student Senate because I be- dent. “There is nothing new to this spectrum of goals, except I perience- better than I thought it would be,” Latz said. “I want lieve the University should be in the hands of the students that am really going to get fired up about them.” to be a voice for the students. This year has been interesting are paying tuition and not in the hands of the overbearing ad- and I want to keep shaking it up a bit.” ministrators,” Strand said. “Students are the heart and soul of the University and therefore need their voices heard.” Ashley Goettl, running for: Vice President, At-Large posi- Aaron Mehan, running for: tion At-Large position Oliver White, running for: At-Large position 1. Goettl is currently vice 1. Mehan has no student president of Student Senate, government experience. 1. White has some student previously the Shared Gover- 2. He has never been to a government experience from nance director, and a first-year Student Senate meeting. when he was on his high representative. 3. Primary goal: addressing school's Student Senate. He is 2. She has been attending the H&HP building proposal. currently on the Student Ath- Student Senate meetings for He is also open to addressing letic Advisory Committee. the past year and a half. any other concerns presented 2. Still trying to learn his 3. Primary goals: getting funding for the H&HP building, to him. way around campus, he has help with the Ramer Field renovations, advocate for student 4. “We had a meeting with our football team and talked never been to a Senate meet- organizations and make sure organizations have what is need- about how athletics really isn't represented that much,” said ing. ed to be successful. Mehan, on why he was running for Student Senate. 3. Primary goal: bring attention to the athletics department 4. “I want to be a voice for student organizations and repre- and looking into the considerations of the financial aspects of sent the student body as best as I can,” Goettl said. “I have a the University. broad range background because I come from many different Connor Sparks, running 4. “I am really interested in the process of Student Senate organizations, such as athletics, media, and students orgs.” for: College of Business and and if elected, I hope to learn and help everyone else,” White Economics Representative, said. “I am pretty outspoken and I think that I can help get my At-Large position voice and other peoples voices heard.” Ryan Bartsch, running for: Vice President, At-Large posi- 1. Sparks has no student Senate elections will be held on April 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. tion government experience. to 4 p.m. Students are advised to check their University email 2. He has never been to a for a link to vote. 1. Bartsch has no student Student Senate meeting. government experience. 3. Primary goal: to represent 2. He has never been to a CBE on a greater scale than Student Senate meeting. previous years. 3.Primary goals: the new 4. “I love politics and I love debate,” said Sparks. “I am HH&P building proposal; the very hard working and I hope to bring my fiery personality to football field, running track, and bleacher renovations; and is Student Senate, to breakdown issues, and debate them.” open to anything else that people may need help with. Bartsch has an emphasized interest in athletic representation. 4. “I have always been interested in Student Senate, but I never took that step into that direction,” Bartsch said. “But after my football team meeting I was really pushed into wanting to do it.”