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By Matthew L Bellehumeur the opposition, I'd like to thank News Editor them for re-affirming the Mil­ waukee party on this campus." The Milwaukee Party swept Approximately 20 to 25 mem­ the Student Association elec­ bers of the SA were on hand to tions for the second year in a hear the results as soon as they row, winning every contested arrived at the SA office. The elec­ position and garnering all but tion results were slipped under two school senator positions. the door in a manila folder. Cur­ After the University Student rent SA president Kory Kozlos­ Court compelled an extra vot­ ki picked them up and left the ing day in response to a lawsuit room briefly with fellow SA filed by Vitali Geron and members Belden, Neal Michaels Hillel/Jewish Student Services and Rodriguez. Upon returning which claimed that the Student and announcing the results, the Association elections were held :room erupted. on a day in which Jewish stu­ "We won every contested dents could not vote, Brett spot," said SA President Kory Belden and Tony Rodriguez Kozloski. "They won one seat." emerged as the president and Rodriguez expressed his happi­ vice president elect both from ness to be able to serve UWM the Milwaukee party. students for another year. "I'm Marred with controversy delighted, we worked so hard," ranging from name calling to out said Rodriguez. "It's an honor to Post photo by Matt Jorgenson and out claims of unfair cam­ serve as vice president again." Tom Barrett takes his oath of office during the April 20 inaugural ceremony. paigning and lying, the SA elec­ Belden will serve as SA Pres­ tions were certified on April 19 ident next year and said that he by Election Commissioner Levi is both excited and apprehensive Sosa. about the responsibilities of the Barrett sworn in "The RAVE said a lot about position. people of color, and we reject "I feel great," said Belden. "It Mayor rolls up sleeves, promises to clean up Milwaukee politics that," said Rodriguez. "But those was a tough campaign. We people of color went out and vot­ worked hard. We went out and By Matt JorgensoJorgensonn the only to be held outside iin Barrett also addressed the ed and made their choice. So, to see RESULTS page 4 Staff Writer modern history. racial divide throughout the In an address to the people city which lingered at the cer­ At 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday of Milwaukee, Barrett spoke of emony and implored all resi­ 2004 Student Association Aprir20, 2004, the bells of City his desire to change the ethics dents to come together. Election Results Hall rang in a new day for Mil­ of city administration follow­ "We cannot rest until these waukee government as Tom ing a federal investigation into [racial] challenges are met head President & Vice President Barrett was sworn in as the bribery charges of a yet to be on by everyone in this com­ city's mayor. named Milwaukee alderman. munity," Barrett stated. 1282 Brett Belden & Tony Rodriguez (MKE) A crowd of over 500 local "We will only win back the He continued by publicly 488 Jimmy Cababa & Jamie Patton (RAVE) residents, elected officials, confidence of Milwaukee resi­ commending former acting police officers, and fire fight­ dents when we change the way Mayor Marvin Pratt for his serv­ MORE RESULTS INSIDE ers converged on City Hall to business is done at city hall," ice to the city who then stood watch the two hour ceremony, Barrett said. see BARRETT page 5 UWM members experience Milwaukee's corruption By Brian Resop resentative from 1977 to 1982. "It's time that we had a real­ she needed a new job, called the Rosa Cameron thing went News Editor He said he knows how easy it is ity check," Lee said. "There has Pawlinski about a position. down." for politicians to get careless been a trickle of people and Kitzman began working for Kitzman described the office Kristen L. Kitzman, a grad about the rules. corruption all along. It's just in Pawlinski just after Rosa as being much more tense and student at the University of Wis­ "The opportunities for cor­ the past year or two that it has Cameron, the first alderman to less gossipy. consin-Milwaukee, is a teacher's ruption in politics are enor­ really flowered." be indicted before Pawlinski and Then Pawlinski got charged assistant for Journalism 201. mous," Lee said. From September, 2002 until Paul Henningsen would be for misuse of campaign "funds. Mordecai Lee of University Cen­ Marvin Pratt, while president August, 2003, Kitzman worked charged, was charged for mis­ Something that Kitzman said ter for Continuing Education is of the Common Council, for Jeff Pawlinski, who at the using federal block grant mon­ surprised her quite a bit. a distinguished associate profes­ assigned Lee to the Code of Con­ time worked for the city as Dis­ ey. Henningsen, former District "In October 2002, Jeff was sor who teaches political sci­ duct Task Force, which was to trict 13 Alderman. 4 alderman, was indicted on first called and asked to be ques­ ence. Both have been involved observe and examine the careers She fell into the job, she said. charges of mail fraud and sen­ tioned," she said. "He didn't tell in Milwaukee politics. Both were of senior elected officials. Lee She never expected to work in tenced in September to 33 anyone." taught a lesson in corruption. said that he and the Task Force politics, mostly because it was months in prison. Kitzman said that Pawlinski Lee held office as a Wiscon­ submitted their findings just something she just wasn't inter­ "From the beginning, there changed quite a bit after talking sin state senator from 1983 to six months ago and called the ested in. Kitzman ran into Pawl­ was a very weird vibe," Kitzman with the U.S. Attorney's office. 1989 and was also a state rep­ findings "ridiculous." inski at a fund-raiser and, when said. "It was very different after see CORRUPTION page 3 2 April 28, 2004 The UWM Post News

NEWS BRIEFS

• Roberto Hernandez Center celebrates Cinco de Mayo: The Roberto Hernandez Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrates Cinco de Mayo, April 26- May 7 with special events, panel discussions and cultural and educational programming—all of which are free and open to the public. Highlights include a presentation on understanding the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo, a reception honoring newly appointed UW System Board of Regents member Jesus Salas, original works by the newly founded Latino Community Teatro Pro­ ject, and a discussion of Latina activists in the '60s and '70s. This year's events close with a visit by celebrated author Dagoberto Gilb. For more information on dates and times, please contact the RHC at 229-6156. • Stojkovic named dean of Helen Bader School of Social Welfare: Stan Stojkovic, associate dean and profes­ sor in the UWM Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, has Post photo by Tessa Treuden been named dean of the school, effective May 1, 2004. Sto­ Interim Chancellor Robert Greenstreet and SA President Kory Kozloski spoke at a vigil honoring jkovic has been serving as interim dean since January. the late UWM student Michelle Witmer who was called to duty in Iraq. "After an extensive national recruitment effort, on-campus interviews, and evaluation from those both on campus and those in the community, it became clear that Stan is the right match," said Provost John Wanat. Stojkovic joined the UWM holds memorial for Witmer UWM faculty in 1983. By Brian Resop porters and camera crews. is the hardest. • NBC-TV seeks Wisconsin contestants for Miss News Editor "It is with a heavy heart that Greenstreet compared the USA: Miss Wisconsin USA and Miss Wisconsin Teen USA I pay my respects to a member duty and service of Witmer to a directors Jim and Judy Clingman are currently conducting The clouds held off long of the UWM community," Kozlos­ line of the King's in the Jonathan a statewide contestant search. The winners will compete enough last Tuesday for the ki said. He called Witmer's sac­ Swift story Gulliver's Travels. for state titles and could advance to represent the state at University Wisconsin-Milwau­ rifice heroic. "And, he gave it for his opin­ the Miss USA Pagent and the Miss Teen USA Pagent on kee to honor Michelle Witmer, a Although Witmer was not on ion," Greenstreet read, "that who­ NBC-TV next year. The state-level event will be held at UWM student who passed away the campus long, Kozloski said, ever could make two ears of corn Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wise. For more informa­ on Friday, April 9, 2004, while she touched many people who or two blades of grass to grow tion, visit www.MissWisconsinUSA.com. serving in Iraq. will miss her deeply. Her loss upon a spot of ground where The event took place at noon was and will be deeply felt only one grew before, would • Kids Perform for Kids presents Pajama Jam­ and featured a military flag cer­ across the nation, he said. deserve better of mankind and boree: Milwaukee Festival City Symphony, conducted by emony to begin the ceremony Kozloski called the passing of do more essential service to his the illustrious Monte Perkins, will present a Pajama Jam­ and trumpet salute to cap it off. Witmer "a painful reminder of country than the whole race of boree—a children's pops concert—on Wednesday, May 19 Chancellor Robert Green­ just how fragile life is." He urged politicians put together." from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Marcus Center for the Per­ street and Student Association everyone to use this unfortunate Greenstreet made mention forming Arts in the Bradley pavilion, 123 E. State St. President Kory Kozloski spoke occurrence as an opportunity of Witmer's memorial fund Admission is free. Pajamas, teddy bears and blankets are at the memorial, which took to take a step back and appreci­ from which all proceeds will go welcome for the very young. For more information, call place on the south lawn of ate life. to benefit an orphanage that Festival City Symphony at 963-9067. Sandburg Halls of Residence. Out of any number of tough Witmer worked in during her Approximately 50 students experiences that one goes service. • Take a look inside the Balata Refugee Camp: attended, along with several through during the course of a After Greenstreet's speech, Green Dragon Cafe, 2010 N. Farwell in Milwaukee, invites members of the SA, UWM semester, Greenstreet said, Kozloski led those in attendance you to take a rare look at daily life in Balasta Refugee administration and TV re­ mourning the loss of a student in a moment of silence. Camp. An installation of photos, graffiti stencils, posters and children's drawings straight from camp residents will be on display April 28 and 29. At 7 p.m. both nights, a video and discussion will be led by Mika Minio-Paluello and Wisconsin native Kelly Bornschlege, International Soli­ retraction darity Movement activists. There is a suggested donation In last week's article entitled "Sexual assault awareness month begins at UWM," it of $3 at the door. Contact Nicole Penick at 429-3361 for more information. read that Student Association women's issues director Mary Ryan suggested that if you were ever to find yourself in danger that you should yell "fire" rather than "rape" or help" • Spring concert on Plymouth Chorale: Milwaukee's because it has the potential of drawing a crowd and surprising the attacker. That informa­ Plymouth Chorale proudly presents its spring concert, "Ply­ tion was not from Ryan rather from the UWM Police website. mouth Chorale: A 20-year Retrospective," Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. The concert will Also, the front page picture featuring winners of the SOAR awards did not caption SA be held at Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Ave. The Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Issues Director Ellen Semran. We apologize for any confusion, church is one black east of UWM on the corner of Hamp­ shire and Hackett. Tickets will be available at the door; $10 and to Ms. Semran whose work with the LGBT community deserves to be commended. general admission, $8 for students and seniors. For more information, call 964-1513. —Brian Resop, News Editor

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Activists gather in Washington DC for abortion rights By Adam Tobias life or death," Christine Wing in the march, with many oth­ ban on partial-birth abortion, cans have," actress Linda Carter Staff Writer said. "I almost lost my mother ers signing up through other which is the first federal law to told CNN. "It is the ultimate in­ because one individual believed pro-choice organizations such endow a fetus with legal rights trusion by government to tell a On Sunday, April 25, over it was his right to make judg­ as National Abortion and Repro­ distinct from the pregnant woman when she can have chil­ 100,000 people from the United ments about her and to put her ductive Rights Action League woman. These marchers sent a dren, if she has them at all." States assembled in Washington life at risk to conform to his and Choice USA. powerful message to policy mak­ Members of the Wisconsin DC to participate in the March personal belief system." "I am marching because when ers that they will not tolerate our Media were encouraged to ride on Washington to Save Woman's Buses sponsored by Planned I was 19, I went to Planned Par­ government's attacks on the along on the bus trip to hear Lives. This group was the largest Parenthood of Wisconsin de­ enthood for a pregnancy test," most fundamental rights of first hand the stories that pro-choice majority ever assem­ parted from Madison and Mil­ Margaret Robertson said. "I was women. aroused these people to travel bled in America, with its main waukee on April 24, transport­ treated with care and compas­ Celebrities such as Whoopi across the country to have their purpose to stand up for a ing over 200, including some sion, never being judged. I con­ Goldberg, Kathleen Turner, Cybill voices heard. woman's right to choose legal University of Wisconsin-Milwau­ tinued my pregnancy and my Shepherd and Ted Turner led For more information see abortion and birth control. kee students, to Washington daughter is now 14. I want her the "March for Choice" parade. www.ppwi.org and click on "I am going to Washington DC DC. Over 700 people from Wis­ to have the same rights of choice "There is a religious and "March for Choice 2004", or con­ for women's lives because repro­ consin signed up through that I have always had." moral superiority and arrogance tact PPWI at 800-261-2464 or ductive rights are really about Planned Parenthood to engage President Bush has signed a that so many, not all, Republi­ paffairs@ppwi. org.

Pawlinski was sentenced in sort of Germanic, protestant eth­ CORRUPTION August to eight months in a ic, Lee said. It was very clean WE KNOW YOU WANT QUALITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 federal prison. cut and straight forward. But She said that a normally fun, Kitzman said that, during some people stray from the PRODUCTS AT A GOOD PRICE. easy going and energetic man her time as aid, she could see path, he said. WE LIVE WERE YOU LIVE suddenly got a lot quieter. She that the rules weren't necessar­ "It clearly has become dirty also said that he stopped being ily followed. Politicians are and it needs a major house- as involved in city events as he allowed to receive gifts up to $50 cleaning," Lee said. Lee added had been. without having to declare them. that he approved of Mayor Tom During this, time, Pawlinski "Business owners, residents, Barrett's plan to create a gave Kitzman more responsi­ bility. "I took it as I was being giv­ "In Milwaukee, rules got very lax. Politicians en more responsibility," Kitzman said. "[I thought] he was just pre­ knew the rules. They broke them anyway." occupied." —Kristen L. Kitzman Every alderman uses their own discretion of how much responsibility they want to give other officials gave gifts all of stronger ethics board for city Diana Kostal, Agent their aids, Kitzman said. Michael the time," Kitzman said. "Things politics. Barrett addressed his D'Amato bestows a lot more like golf. Tickets to games were plan to clean up city politics 1410 E Capitol Drive responsibility on his aids, due to big. I know a game of golf costs during his inauguration speech Shorewood, Wi 53211 the more active community that more than $50." Tuesday, April 20. district 3 is, Kitzman explained. "In Milwaukee," Kitzman said, Kitzman said that, if she can Bus: 414-964-8680 As for the decision by Pawlin­ "rules got very lax. Politicians take anything away from the [email protected] ski to misuse his campaign knew the rules. They broke them experience, it is an awareness funds, Kitzman thinks that he anyway." and understanding of how the just made a really stupid mistake. Lee said that many elected system works. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® "He was a good boss," Kitzman officials still like to think Milwau­ "I think it's important for peo­ said of Pawlinski. "He was just my kee politics are as clean and ple to be involved in politics," boss, but to me, he seemed like ethical as ever. Wisconsin poli­ she said. "They need to be more a genuinely good guy." tics has been dominated by a aware of what's going on." MAY nikILY FLAVOR Lim

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Association ever. "We've got the elections. RESULTS lots of plans that we started Sosa says that the extra 2004 Student Association CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 last year that we want to con­ day of voting cost the Inde­ did our best. But it was up tinue," said Belden. pendent Election Commis­ Election Results (cont.) to the voters and they On Tuesday, April 6,1,085 sion approximately $168. spoke." students voted in the SA Levi said that he was happy Belden said that the vic­ elections. The following day, to oblige the court and their Senators At Large (10 Seats) Helen Bader School tory gives the Milwaukee Par­ April 7, 965 students voted. ruling and that the IEC is 1215 Colleen Bisher (MKE) of Social Welfare (2 Seats) ty the chance to make the The extra day of voting "happy to accommodate" all 1212 Molly Howard (MKE) 71 Kerri St. Aubin (MKE) upcoming school year the allowed another 70 students student needs in the election 1198 Nicole Steil (MKE) 55 Dan Althaus (MKE) greatest year in the Student to have their voice heard in process. 1181 Scottie Allen (MKE) 1176 Clayton Clouse (MKE) Peck School of the Arts 1172 Andrea Duncan (MKE) (2 Seats) 1153 Robbie Shuettpelz (MKE) 105 Adam Macintosh (MKE) UWM students gather together 1151 Amir Rasouli (MKE) 93 Braden Twesme (MKE) 1133 Dieter Hanamann (MKE) 65 Chris Wiley (RAVE) 1089 Rick Stolz (MKE) School of Architecture for 4th annual Hunger Clean Up 723 Alexis Nash (RAVE) and Urban Planning (1 Seat) By Adam Tobias "It feels really good to million Americans experience Referendum: 68 Jori Carioss (MKE) Staff Writer help people that are less for­ homelessness each year, SA Constitution changes School of Business tunate than me," UWM volun­ while more than 33 million 976 Yes Administration (5 Seats) On Saturday, April 24, teer Andy Degenhardt said. Americans suffer from 177 No 196 Michael Bootz (MKE) University of Wisconsin- "If I can make someone feel hunger or have an insuffi­ College of Engineering 182 Amna Rahman (MKE) Milwaukee students partici­ better just by giving up a cient source of food available. 179 Stan Rubins (MKE) pated in the largest volun­ couple hours on a Saturday, The Center for Volun­ and Applied Sciences (3 Seats) I am all for it." teerism & Student Leader­ 128 Navalle Childs (RAVE) teer event of the year at 164 Andrew Hable (MKE) UWM, the fourth annual The Hunger Clean Up has ship (CVSL) has been accom­ 160 Ben Hertel (MKE) Top Write-ins: Hunger Clean Up. become the largest collec­ modating the volunteering 152 Branden Timm (MKE) 6 Danesha Perry The Hunger Clean Up, a tion of students working to needs of students, staff and College of Letters 2 Randy Hoffman nationwide and community end hunger and homeless­ alumni at UWM for the past 2 Susie Stroble three years by supplying and Science (8 Seats) event, raises money for var­ ness, with 600 campuses 2 Emily Hartman participating nationwide. referrals to local non-profit 375 Benjamin Goodhue (MKE) ious hunger and homeless 2 Frank Radke programs. The students raise Last year, over 300 UWM organizations based on each 370 Tessa Trueden (MKE) . 2 Andrew Fuchs pledges from sponsors by students gathered together individual's interests, skills 370 Jennifer Lieffring (MKE) volunteering for a commu­ to help the less fortunate. and major. The CVSL office 366 Joe Kautzer (MKE) School of Education (4 Seats) nity project, such as partici­ Fifty percent of the funds also offers information on 363 Joe Ahiers (MKE) 87 Karrie Esch (MKE) pating in a river clean up, raised will be donated to the such programs as the Peace 340 Christopher Vega (MKE) 85 Rob Toepel (MKE) stocking shelves at a local Hunger Task Force, a local Corps and Big Brothers Big 329 Neal Michais (MKE) 83 Carolyn Weber (MKE) food pantry, painting the agency, with the rest going Sisters. For more in forma­ 258 Alicia Armstrong (RAVE) 81 Ray Duncan (MKE) homes of the elderly, and to the national and interna­ tion on volunteering, con­ 225 Russell Scott (RAVE) picking up garbage in the tional projects. tact the CVSL office at (414) School of Health Sciences surrounding neighborhoods. Nationally, more than 3.5 229-3161. Graduate School (5 Seats) (2 Seats) 114 Sarah Lovern (MKE) 81 Trina Best (MKE) Write-ins: 66 Helen Eng (MKE) 3 Dushan Milinovich School of Information Sciences 1 Peng Fei Ye 1 Mark Krtafi (1 Seat) 1 Chirayn Shah Write-In: 4 Tao Lee 1 Gina Baldoni School of Nursing (2 Seats) 1 Will Sharkey 68 Jessica Zebrowski (MKE) (Tie for 3 seats; the Student Senate will vote in June 2004 to break tie) 60 Suzanne Teeters (MKE)

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BARRETT beginning," Barrett said. "Let's "Milwaukee is the most liv­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 get to work." able city in the United States. The April 6 election was no We need to keep it that way so to acknowledge applause. stranger to the University of Wis­ that more talented young peo­ New Alderman Michael McGee consin-Milwaukee campus. Both ple stay in our city," stated Bar­ Jr. demonstrated the ill regard Pratt and Barrett visited with stu­ rett in his address. felt by many towards the hotly dents on several occasions to UWM Chancellor Bob Green­ contested race and openly discuss student issues while a street felt positive about the out­ praised Pratt in front of Barrett number of student organiza- come and the effects it will have and the Common Council. "I love you Marvin, you're def­ initely my mayor," McGee stated. "Today is a new day, a new beginning. Racial divide was a decisive matter during the election. For­ Let's get to work." mer U.S. Congressman Tom Bar­ rett received 54 percent of the —Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett vote while Pratt followed with 46 percent votes, cast largely tions spent their time lobbying on UWM. among racial lines. campus students to vote. "Tom's a smart guy," com­ Pratt had been acting as may­ During the election, 2,737 mented Greenstreet. "He under­ or since Jan. 2 when former May­ UWM students voted in the four stands UWM and will work to or John Norquist left office fol­ wards that encompass the cam­ promote its graduates in the lowing infidelity charges. pus and surrounding neighbor­ future. I think he will be very Barrett concluded his 20- hoods. Barrett received 2, 212 supportive." minute speech with a promise to votes while 509 went to Pratt. The election held significant immediately roll up his sleeves Barrett addressed concerns value for Milwaukee residents. and get to work in an effort to that many young college gradu­ In the past 50 years, only four prove that he is serious about ates continue to leave the area mayors have been elected by the leading Milwaukee towards a and stated that Milwaukee needs general population along with prosperous future. to promote itself as a livable, fun Pratt who served less than four "Today is a new day, a new city. months. N LiCKETY-SPLIT

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COLUMN UWM celebrates Earth Day How to toss some balls By Mandy M. Wimmer this late April day. Other events right, for what the public Staff Writer like guest speakers and music wants," Grim said. By Allie Kuopus the one who went. also frequented the plaza dur­ The purpose of the event is Staff Writer To be extra safe, try to only Earth Day comes along once ing the celebration, which was to raise awareness with UWM bring No. 1 out with friends. Go a year. This year the Universi­ supposed to last until 4 p.m. students, WISPIRG member Juggling is an ancient Egypt­ out with No. 2's friends. This ty of Wisconsin-Milwaukee but wrapped up early. David Fjellman said. ian art form dating back as far lowers the chance for a slipup. helped kick off Earth Day with Wisconsin's Student Public Even though staffing at the as 1994 B.C. The American Her­ When No. 2 asks why she has­ a celebration in Spaight's Plaza, Interest Research Group event seemed sparse WISPIRG itage Dictionary defines it as "to n't met your friends yet, tell her outside the UWM Union, be­ (WISPIRG) sponsored the Earth always finds a way to pull it keep (two or more) objects in the it's moving too fast and break it cause "everyday is Earth Day Day celebration on campus, as together, said Grim. air at one time by alternately off. Or, use the same line on No. to us," said Zak Grim, this years they also have in the years past. The band highlighted at this tossing and catching them." 1 while promoting No. 2. Either Earth Day coordinator. WISPIRG is a community and years Earth Day celebration, The When one thinks of juggling way you win. The festivities started out statewide organization commit­ Oprahs, jammed in the back­ people, as in dating more than Be careful whom you tell the on April 22 at 10 a.m. on the tee which has been a part of ground while cold students one person at time, this is exact­ details to. The safest people to front concourse of the Union. UWM since 1996. rushed through the plaza. Some ly what comes to mind: keeping share gossip with are those who Informational tables were set "This is WISPIRG's big chance stopped but most kept walk­ two or more people in the air at know neither of the people up around the cement plaza to show everyone in the city ing, as the wind was cold. you're juggling. This outside in the brisk wind of that we are fighting for what is see EARTH DAY page 13 way no one can slip . Allie's about where you really were last weekend. Etiquette Tips When your gossip bud­ dies start losing track of who's who, either it's one time by alternately spend­ time to stop being such a trick­ ing time with each without them ster or it's time to make flash ••J U X TTrf U U -X ~s K> U U Z i> U O <^ J- u z knowing about each other. cards. Let's be clear on something Be discreet. When with one, first. Juggling is dating more don't think about the other, Beginning May 3rd than one person at a time, and because then you're just beg­ not necessarily messing around ging to say the wrong name. Sunday & monday only with all, if any, of them. Cheat­ Don't bring up a past experience ing is being in an established to No. 1 you had with No. 4. If relationship first, then deciding you can't remember with whom at beauty's eastside to pig it up and date other peo­ the memory happened, keep it ple, probably without the aware­ to yourself. location - Learning ness of the significant other. If you have a momentary In the past, I was not an advo­ lapse and forget the name of cate of juggling and I in no way the one you're with, rely on pet Lab. Where our top... condone cheating, but when you names such as "cutie," "hot stuff are in a casual relationship with or "sexy." Avoid using "honey," new talent work side one person and someone else "baby" or anything involving comes along, what's the harm food within the first two months. in testing the taste of each? All On second thought, the food by side with Beauty's the people who I know that do one's never good. it make it look so easy. Don't take No. 2 to the last educational leaders. While dating more than one place you went with No. 3. person at a time is fine, there are Hanging out anywhere friends certain guidelines that must be of another might be is not a followed in order for a success­ good idea. 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Better safe than sorry COLUMN Red Cross invites UWM community to prepare for fires and life Fairy tale endings

By Laura Belliveau mission of educating schools tion provided focuses on fire Staff Writer and youth. safety. In the Milwaukee area not so necessary "What is the likelihood that a alone, there are 10 fires every Bought any duct tape lately? fire, tornado, blizzard, bomb­ week and 500 fires a year. By Sarah Nader I'm sure that some long for a Although the nation's threat lev­ ing is going to happen to you? In addition to looking for Staff Writer little freedom too. Why else el remains steady at yellow, it Perhaps not great," explains groups interested in receiving would girls' nights out be so seems the number of disasters Gehlhausen. "But when it comes a "Together We Prepare" pres­ As little girls most of us popular? and terrorist related activities to disasters, the best motto to entation, the Red Cross is seek­ read stories and watched There's another rumor that in the news have been on the live by is, plan for the worst, ing volunteers from the UWM Sleeping Beauty or Snow White a diamond ring will solve a rise. In response to Sept. 11, and hope for the best." Anyone who community to spread the "To­ find their Prince Charming. woman's problems, but this continuing uncertainty, the does not have a plan for differ­ gether We Prepare" message. Now, it's as if we're waiting one is surely mistaken. Why American Red Cross designed ent types of disasters should Volunteers will be trained free for our fairy tales to come do many of us think that some "Together We Prepare," a cam­ develop one, including college of charge to educate others true. But we really don't have little diamond on a band cut­ paign to help individuals and students. about the five steps everyone to wait for an ever-after to ting off the circulation in our families learn to prepare for Students, many living away should take to be prepared. Indi­ live happily. fingers will make our lives per­ every potential emergency. from their families for the first viduals or student groups are There's usually that unpre­ fect? Sure, being engaged or The Red Cross' "Together We time in their life, are especially invited to take on the cause. dictable moment at any fami­ married can make life more Prepare" covers easy steps that vulnerable as they are typically Becoming a Red Cross volunteer ly get-together. Your aunt or enjoyable, but it doesn't mean people of any age can take to one of the least prepared popu- is an opportunity to meet new that those who prepare for the unexpected. The aren't can't enjoy program differs from others cre­ The Virgin Chronicles their lives either. ated—like the one by the Home­ "When it comes to disasters, the best motto to All I hear from land Security Department urg­ live by is, plan for the worst, hope for the best." my engaged friends ing use of duct tape and plas­ grandma sits you down at the is to "hang in there" and that tic sheeting—because it helps —Sean Gehlhausen kitchen table and pokes at a "it will happen for me too." people be prepared for any­ few topics before getting to the Maybe a woman's dream in thing, from fires to tornados to point. You know, the moment life doesn't have to be a hus­ terrorism. "Together We Pre­ lations for any type of disaster people, gain marketable skills when she asks who's in your band, three kids, and a two- pare," is a disaster preparedness or emergency. Most of Gehl- like public speaking for future love life. car garage. What about a suc­ initiative focusing on five steps hausen's youth presentations job searches and provide a com­ It's a question dreadful cessful career, great friends, or that will prepare metro Milwau­ have been given to school age munity service. enough to drive any woman exciting hobby? And even if it kee residents for disasters and children in the classroom or Presentations specifically for crazy. And, when you hear it is, it doesn't mean that success emergencies: make disaster after school programs. The mes­ college students, or any other often enough, it does. But who has to rest on those conven­ plans, build disaster kits, get sage, however, is valuable and group, are available upon made a rule that we have to tional things alone. trained in first aid/CPR, give available to youth of all ages. request. Each presentation can be fair princesses waiting for I'm tired of being asked blood and volunteer. Gehlhausen's preparedness be tailored in length and con­ our princes to have a happy "who's the lucky guy," and I'm The American Red Cross presentation doubles as a mes­ tent to meet the needs of your ending? sick of having my ring finger Greater Milwaukee Chapter cur­ sage to "get prepared for any­ group. To request a "Together Ladies, let down your hair, checked every time I go to rently has five AmeriCorps thing you do in life." The mes­ We Prepare" presentation or to throw off the tiara, and lose the Grandma's house. I'll find a members helping to spread the sage is one close to the heart of become a volunteer to present glass slippers. This is the 21st man eventually, and even if I "Together We Prepare" message the college community, whose programs in the future, call century, and we are empow­ don't, I won't brand myself a to select communities, like the members are constantly mov­ AmeriCorps member Sean ered,. We don't have to stand failure. elderly, the disabled and youth. ing on to their next phase in Gehlhausen at the Red Cross by until we're rescued to have Life can be complicated Sean Gehlhausen, one of the life. Much of the presentation's Greater Milwaukee Chapter at a good time. There's no guide­ enough without having to wor­ AmeriCorps members, has the disaster preparedness informa- 345-8682. line to a woman's success, and ry about finding a mate. There's being single doesn't turn you work, school, friends and fam­ into a frog either. ily to take care of too...and I've been coupled enough often enough, those are enough times to know a man won't to fulfill life as it is. UWM student television promise happiness. Sure, I may be single now, but it you're never alone on holi­ doesn't mean I don't love my By Josh Rosenberg Student Org Focus viewed as a pilot program, Staff Writer everyone involved hope that it days, and there's always the life. I have a lot going for me, guaranteed date on Saturday and, if it's alright, I'd trade in UWM Broadcast Club will continue. The club, funded Thanks to a number of Uni­ by the UWM Student Association, nights, but there's that feeling a pair of heels or flip flops in versity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plans to do fund-raising. The of independence often lost. for glass slippers any day. students and Journalism and sports. Past guests of "The Broadcast Club also received a You know, the one that gives Girls, don't restrict yourselves Mass Communications senior Prowl," have been Men's Basket­ grant from the Wisconsin Broad­ you the freedom to check out to the traditional fairytale end­ lecturer Mark Zoromski, broad­ ball Coach Bruce Pearl, Women's cast Association through Zorom- or date any guy you want. ing. You don't have to be a casting is alive and well at UWM. Basketball Coach Sandy Botham, ski's efforts. I'm having a great time in sleeping beauty waiting The new campus TV station, and Horizon League MVP Maria The programs produced by singleton now, meeting lots around for happiness. If which started last semester, is Viall. "The Prowl," is on every oth­ "Paws TV 3," can be seen on of people, dating casually, you've found Prince Charm­ called "Paws TV 3." er week. Taping on the opposite channel 3 in the dorms, in all doing whatever I want in my ing already, grab hold, but if not, go ahead and make your The UWM Broadcast Club offi­ week of the sports show is "Pan­ UWM classrooms, and the Union. spare time. I know plenty of own magic happen! cially began last year when UWM ther Pause," a news show that Besides the studio broad­ taken girls without this, and students Cassandra Gauthier, focuses on problems and events casts the club is also involved Sarah Scarpace, Elizabeth Ullen- taking place in and around UWM. in Internet broadcasts of UWM berg, Tim Muma, founded it. "Panther Pause," was lucky sporting events. The kick-off for Zoromski worked as an adviser enough to get an interview with this new outlet will be May 1 at to the students. newly hired UWM Chancellor Car­ 5 p.m. when the Panther Base­ The broadcasting club los Santiago. ball team will face Detroit at formed a partnership with John While "Panther Prowl," and Miller Park. The broadcast can Grozik, director of instructional "Panther Pause," are taped every be heard through a link at the Trading Co media services. Grosik was the other week, "Student Showcase," club's website. adviser to the broadcasting club is taped every week. "Student Membership is open to all brums, %<$*, r~- — - at Marquette University for 13 Showcase" is a great way for registered UWM students. Broad­ years. The club is allowed to UWM students who are doing casting opportunities are run­ mxAm $\W&r, lAAtur^l ^en yOU use the I&MT television studio great things to share them with ning out for this semester—the dome, Willow! I present this located in Cunningham Hall the University. The "Student last broadcast will be on May , „ 'coupon at tirad every Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 Showcase," has been filled with 7. The club has not heard the liMMfce^y, c^wSXes, purchase j p,m. Grozik's trained profession­ student documentaries and final word about getting picked of al staff oversees the production award winning short films. UWM up again for next year. If the while the students' produce their students Christopher Zahn and Broadcasting Club is back any­ clcMnliAkjvr me\Af own shows. Andrew Rosas talked about their one interested in journalism v)omz\A A\AA c\AAre\A. The club has already pro­ short films which both won should visit the club's website duced 13 half-hour shows. The Kodak film grants at the Wis­ (www.pawstv3.com) to find out three different types of shows consin Film Festival. more about membership and are "Panther Prowl," which is a While the club's initial run the exciting opportunities. 6f\A$\A$, lavedr\e>$, sports show focusing on UWM during the spring semester is i-^kirk, vAckez, kemv dujj-, $\zeA&r$ &w& mwck more. we're on the web: 224-7762 1600 N. Farwell www.uwmpost.com ( Block North of Brady St.) Under the "Big Purple" 2 floors of merchandise 8 April 28, 2004 The UWM Post Arts & Entertainment

COLUMN AN INTERVIEW WITH DARREN ROBINSON OF PHANTOM PLANET Flaunt your stuff "Buy our album, stay in school, For those in search of style; identify your don't do drugs." body type and follow its dos and don'ts By Elyse Cusick By Desiree Matel-Anderson the double-breasted suit for Music Editor Staff Writer supreme sophistication. All around slender male With the release of their self- Ever wondered why that body type: Byrd recommends titled third album, Phantom Plan­ guy or girl stood out last week gravitating to pattern. Pattern et asserted themselves as more and now it's hard to pick that is an excellent way to produce then a simple alt-pop band. The person out from a sea of peo­ the illusion of weight. Cuffed rock sounds found on "Phantom ple? What is it that makes eyes and pleated pants are another Planet" were more indicative of shift to take a second glance? way to add the illusion of a few their live sound, and the first Could this spell out a future treasured pounds. single, "Big Brat," has gained soul mate? Do these people's Most women, like men, fit moderate success. Guitarist Dar­ auroras generate the same fre­ into one of the three classifi­ ren Robinson discussed the band quencies of light as the rest cations Byrd mentions: before a recent show at Northern of us? Women whose hips, butt Illinois University. Or could it be that that per­ and waist are close in measure­ son just knows how to dress. ment: He recommends avoid­ Oj What were your influences It's plain, simple and utterly ing clothes without shape. for "Phantom Planet" versus the Instead he says to "The Guest?" use flowing materi­ A: Well, stylistically for "The als—why not try a Guest" it was kind of more along FASHIO flirty chiffon dress to the Elvis Costello route, a little turn a couple heads? bit poppy, in my opinion kind R gffijMfflt SHE& .4M&, Hk Also add clothes that of over-produced. I really like the Em wr W w% are cut on the bias record, but this record is kind I or have a flared style of more ... It's from touring for vain, but true. When that one to accentuate curves. Another 18 months straight first of all, person walks into the room excellent point he makes is to because that just sort of turned Post photo by Elyse Cusick and commands attention with­ flatter a slim waist by pur­ us into a full-on rock band as out uttering a sound, it's got chasing a fitted jacket. opposed to like a pop band. L.A. and in such isolation affect and we started working on "Big to be their style. It's superficial, Women with a larger upper And I'm assuming the next your songwriting process? Brat" and it just kind of came but the initial attraction is a body: darker shades for shirts record will probably be different A: Not really. Most of the together then. So I guess the physical one for most of us. accompanied by slender pants as well. I just think it's interest­ songs Were already written, environment did have a little bit That means there are some and skirts, which makes a sil­ ing to grow and change and try although "Big Brat" was an inter­ to do with it. There wasn't real­ basic tips for every guy and girl houette narrower. He also says different kinds of music. esting story. Because Alex had ly anywhere to go, there was to know and Rodney Byrd, from that pants with color and print But we've been listening to a kind of just a corny demo, he one bar in the area and at four www.suitel01.com, brings the work well for this particular fig­ in the morning it was closed. style dos and don'ts. ure. So, if you fit this catego­ Q: With songs from "The For men, there are three cat­ ry, go wild with the pants. "If you like our music, you like our music and that Guest," the live versions are very egories the majority fit into: Bodies with fuller hips: Byrd should be the bottom line. I don't really think how different from the studio ver­ The short and round body says skirts should be done in sions, whereas with songs from type: Byrd recommends these neutral or dark colors with many people are listening to someone's music makes "Phantom Planet" the live and men stay away from pleats. But high heels to slim and length­ the music good or bad." studio versions are almost iden­ he also says that they should en the body. Another way to tical. Was this change intention­ wear darker colors to hide make full hips look slimmer is —Darren Robinson ally made? roundness and utilize pointed to get an Aline coat—I recom­ A: Thank God! That always collars to thin their faces out. mend pink for this spring. It's lot of stuff. Lightning Bolt, didn't even have the lyrics or any pissed me off with "The Guest." Byrd couldn't be more right. also time to play with the neck­ they're from Rhode Island. Very, of that stuff. And we ended up I really like the songs off of Both techniques help create the line. Have fun experimenting very loud music, but they're playing it. We were trying to "The Guest," but I always with a scoop or v-neck. illusion of length. amazing. Fugazi, we've been lis­ think of which songs we wanted thought it was kind of overpro­ Men who are tall and long- So next time think about tening to. Gang of Four. A lot of to put on the record, and it was duced, and really it was just the legged: Wearing lighter col­ your body type when you ven­ very guitar oriented stuff, basi­ like four in the morning and we 18 months of touring that kind ored slacks and dark sports ture into a local mall. Consid­ cally. were all just out of our minds of ingrained into our minds that coats helps to proportion er which features you wish to Oj Did recording away from and we ended up playing music these men. He also says to highlight and which ones you see ROBINSON page 12 avoid vertical stripes, (a defi­ want to play down. That could nite fashion don't, because it be all the difference in mak­ gives the eye an illusion of ing you the next piece of eye being stick-thin.) He points to candy. When an eatinq disorder www.uwmpost.com is taking over your life...

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Wading it out at Aqua Aqua: 1011 N. Astor St. | Photos by Katie Schmitt

By Katie Sen mitt night-clubbers may not even know Aqua Staff Writer is an option. The lounge only filled up about Aqua has all of the ingredients of a halfway, but the people who came were fabulous night spot, except for one. good company, mostly young profession­ This new upscale lounge and restaurant als and college students. As always, offers stunning atmosphere, affordable though there was the one table com­ high-quality cocktails, welcoming staff prised of old men, the personification of and dance-inspiring floors and music— midlife crisis. One sees these types of but the key ingredient to a worthwhile men at almost all clubs—men who stand nightclub is missing: the crowd. in the corner with their drinks and stare In Aqua's defense, I did not go on the lustfully at women young enough to be weekend when the place may have been their daughters, or worse yet, their grand­ packed. I went on Ladies Night (Wednes­ daughters. It was inevitable these types day), and from my experience, if the of men would wash up here. Not a sin­ place is not hopping on Ladies Night, it gle one would let me take their photo, probably is not hopping on the weekend maybe to keep their whereabouts secret? either. Another defense for Aqua is the Ultimately, Aqua still offered up an fact that it has only been open for about enjoyable night. The bartenders are six months and it also gets exposure handsome, polite, and friendly. They mostly for being a restaurant, so many see AQUA next page

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become a popular nightclub AQUA if it can start drawing in a CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE larger crowd. All of the mak­ enjoy chatting with the clien­ ings of a great club are there; tele and showing off their all that is missing is you. bartending skills, much to the Aqua offers many weekly delight of females lined up promotions: at the bar for "sight-seeing." Monday through Thurs­ The music starts off as tech­ day: happy hour runs from 5 no, and changes over to hip p.m. - 7 p.m., which includes hop, R&B, and other popular 2-for-l drinks and free appe­ dance music. The female tizers. clientele were shaking it on Wednesday: Ladies the dance floor as soon as Night—no cover and women "Tipsy" came on. drink free Bacardi flavors The South-Pacific theme of drinks until midnight. Aqua's interior is a unique Thursday: domestic beers addition to Milwaukee. The are $2, and Aqua Cosmos are lounge is washed in jewel-like $3. Wednesdays and Thurs­ shades of aqua, green, blue, days, friends can share one of and white. Shiny, multi-col­ a variety of 32 oz. Super Mar­ ored, flowing drapes are tinis for $19. swept over the windows. Bor­ Friday and Saturday: no dering the extensive bar are cover charge until 11 p.m. blue and green-tinted glass Saturday is International tanks filled with bubbling music night, and Sunday water accompanied by a gen­ drinks are 2-for-l from 9 p.m. erous number of barstools until close. which look like they are made Do you have a night spot of aqua-colored ice. One wall you would like me to check is adorned with a zebra mural out because you love it, hate No condom, no way which is an unexpected and it, or just want to know more flattering addition to the rest about it? E-mail me at ARCW s Bag Boyz go barhopping armed of the lounge. [email protected] and tell Aqua has potential to me about it! with condoms, lube, and a hot new calendar

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By Laura Belliveau any other STD. Just like in the Jean-Luc Godard, one of the as the Bride (played by Taranti- digressions into pop culture and Staff Writer porn world though, being safe founders of French New Wave cin­ no's own Anna Karina, Uma Thur- the mundane are still present, is almost assured with proper ema, once remarked that, "to man). Left for dead on her wed­ most notably in the lengthy but The adult film industry, Hol­ use of protection. Hence, sever­ make a film, all you need is a girl ding day by her former employer incredibly well written monologue lywood's popular but looser al production companies require and a gun." "Kill Bill: Volume Two," and colleagues, the film followed delivered by Carradine in which cousin, is a major economic the use of condoms in all of their the new film by Quentin Taranti- the Bride on her overly blood he compares Thurman's character powerhouse. In recent years it pictures, regardless of the social no, the Blockbuster Video version soaked and action packed quest to that of Superman: someone driv­ has shed much of its image of stigma of appearing less attrac­ of Godard, seems to take this def­ for revenge while smashing and en and forced to hide their own tive and sexy. inition to heart. By showcasing slashing through the anime, nature under a shroud of normal­ Beyond the protec­ girls, guns, swords, and, like its cy. Furthermore, he gives his lines tion issue, the industry spaghetti western, martial arts, and Sprocket Holes is also facing an issue predecessor, almost every genre blaxploitation genres. The film to an actor and an actress who students hear about all of cinema around, "Kill Bill: Vol- was a mix tape of homage, built can clearly deliver. In this film, the the time. Even the porno almost entirely on style over sub­ Bride becomes fleshed out far business is facing out­ stance, but it succeeded as being beyond the cardboard cutout of sourcing these days. Kill Bill: a fun and entertaining piece of a revenge protagonist cliche that perverted old men sneaking in Adult film companies often Volume Two cinema. she had been in the first film. Car­ and out of private backrooms shoot movies in foreign loca­ No doubt a major disappoint­ radine becomes a presence far to become much more main­ tions to save money on less directed by: ment to rabid fans of the first film, beyond his faceless menace in the stream, due in part to the pres­ expensive talent and to find Quentin Tarantino "Volume Two," takes a complete­ first film, making such good use tige of Playboy and various cable fresh new faces to fill the out of mise-en-scene that his channels. Nevertheless, the demand for adult films. Games playing at: ly different path. Unlike the first film, a collage of action set pieces interaction with his flute will prob­ image of college students as actually contracted HIV while Prospect Mali, Rosebud ably be compared to Marlon Bran­ porn purveyors is still largely filming in Brazil.) and extreme violence, Tarantino Cinema, Mayfair, more... do's infamous interactions with his true. Students can learn more To some extent, loss of stu­ makes a Kubrickian break in con­ than new moves and lame pick­ dents' future jobs, just like tent and style in the second film cat in "The Godfa­ up lives from the porn industry porno positions, cannot be ume Two" is most definitely a film. that takes the Bride in more ther." if they watch closely. stopped. In any industry Or would the adjective "films" bet­ sophisticated direction similar to Overall, the sec­ Condoms and regular testing though, employees can feel ter suffice? his best work, the dialogue- and ond film delivers are a good practice for anyone more secure about keeping their Much has been written about character-driven "Jackie Brown." something far sexually active to follow. Recent positions by creating demand the method Tarantino utilized to While he continues the Bride's beyond that of the news of porn star Darren James for themselves, becoming indis­ release his tale of revenge. "Kill first: a prime exam­ and one of his partners Lana pensable. quest for revenge through bloody ple of an interac­ Roxx testing positive for HIV has Just as it would be more dif­ Bill" was originally supposed to confrontations with former col­ brought the close-knit Ameri­ ficult to replace an 'A-list' star take the form of one two to three leagues Budd (Michael Madsen) tion between style and content. can porn community to its that has worked to become hour epic. But due to undisclosed and Elle (Darryl Hannah), with brief Tarantino not only supplies his ear knees. Although only about 17 someone everyone wants to reasons, the film was cropped in detours of the Bride being buried for dialogue and his mastery of percent of porn stars use con­ watch, it's more difficult to out­ half and a cliffhanger ending was alive and reminiscing on her rig­ the film medium, but he gives forth doms due to audience prefer­ source a person's position if they attached to the first volume. The orous martial arts training, the first well executed and directed action ence, the mainstream porn local employee has some cutting separation, originally scowled and third acts of the film are com­ sequences that will no doubt industry requires regular HIV edge skill or an outstanding upon by many as being a method posed nearly completely out of the please fans of the first film. Though tests of the onscreen talent. reputation. for the movie industry to cash in, relationship between the Bride and it should be noted that both films Many production companies The American adult film serves another purpose: to allow her mentor, lover, and antagonist: have the ability to stand upon their have shut down for a full two industry includes about 200 the "volumes" to stand alone as Bill (David Carradine). own merits and are far beyond months pending the outcome companies employing 6,000 their own films. the Godardian definition of a film of new tests for each of the per­ workers, of which 1,200 are The film's success completely strictly being a "girl and a gun." formers James and Roxx recent­ actors. It is estimated that as The first film, "Kill Bill: Volume relies on the relationship between ly worked with. Not to say that many as 11,000 videos, DVDs One," followed a former, newly the two characters. Tarantino's Drew Morton college students copulate like and other products are made pregnant, assassin simply known unique, geeky, stylistic dialogue porn stars, but the free sex atti­ each year, placing its economic tude often associated with the power between $4.4 and $10 bil­ group often is not far off. lion. Not to mention a flourish­ In the real world, there are ing underground operation. we're on the web: no clear performance records Students should take advan­ or mandatory notification for tage of all the lessons the suc­ www.uwmpost.com testing in the event one of your cessful porno industry has to partners tests positive for HIV or offer. mmamm

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reading an outdated travel book. kee actors, such as David Flores, Notable parts of Afghanistan's his­ John McGivern, and Dan Mooney. tory are read to the audience under There are also some perform­ the guise of planning a party fea­ ers who at times were not up to turing Afghan hats. We quickly dis­ all the demands of their character. cover that the woman is unhappy Nobody was poorly chosen, per se, with her life, her marriage, and her but, there were several moments place in this world. Then she dis­ and lines that were clearly not cap­ appears, and her family heads off italized on and it was sometimes in search of her. hard to identify with the charac­ Before we know it, we are trans­ ters emotionally. The end result was ported to an Afghan hotel where a competent, but not electric play. a local doctor meets her husband, It wasn't particularly moving, but daughter, and British envoy. It is it did get the audience thinking. revealed that the housewife has The strength of the play is at been reported dead. A laundry list present most likely the theme itself. of horrifying injuries consistent Most Americans clearly carry some with the tone of the country is read level of fascination or interest in about her death, but the family this country now. The greatest grows suspicious when they learn strength of "Homebody/Kabul" is that the government could not that it has gotten many Milwau- produce her body. keeans to use their brains and In the oppressive environment escape the sense of complacency of Taliban-country, fight or flight that so many Americans have when instincts kick in leaving the husband it comes to Afghanistan and the cowering in the hotel. Meanwhile, Middle East. the daughter takes to the streets It seemed as though everyone under the protection of a burqa and in the theatre was talking as they the well-timed kindness of strangers. found their cars after the play. That Before the hype From there we are brought along is what theatre should do when it for a rollercoaster ride of is at its' best. In the case of "Home­ There is more to Afghanistan than oil opportunity father/daughter fighting and heal­ body/Kabul", however, it was a ing—with the Taliban era as a back­ show bubbling with ideas that and terrorism in "Homebody/Kabul" drop en route to an interesting end­ brought about that response as ing and a few surprises. opposed to actors having a dyna­ Legend has it that the land that but it is not, about what many peo­ Afghanistan would enter into the From a technical standpoint, mite night on stage. So it would would become Kabul was found­ ple think it is. American conscious. Chamber Theatre has put togeth­ seem in this case that it is OK to ed by Cain. Unfortunately for the Terrorism is not the centerpiece "Homebody/Kabul" was sched­ er a good but unremarkable play. follow the hype. residents of Kabul, much of its his- of this production. Written on a long uled for a New York premiere in It features several noted Milwau­ October, 2001. Lit­ Jason Alan tle did anyone know What: Homebody/Kabul in the late 90s that When: through May 2 by the time this play er Where: Chamber Theatre (158 N. Broadway) made it to the Unit­ Ben gtiU | [jac/< Black How much: $15 for students ed States there would be war afoot. Call 291-7800 for tickets Consequently, while the play is certain­ tory does not get better from that. flight to London in the late 90s, ly relevant today, it is in a way That point is driven home very quick­ the play is a complex drama that almost a portrait of a period in time ly in the beginning of Chamber The­ explores the history of the coun­ that the world made the mistake atre's version of "Homebody/Kabul." try and the challenges of the Tal­ of ignoring. Written by award winning play­ iban era in which this work was In Kushner's drama, a middle- wright Tony Kushner, "Homebody/ written. It would be a few years aged British housewife becomes Kabul" is about many, many things, before the plight and horrors of enamored with Afghanistan by

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Arts & Entertainment www.uwmpost.com April 28, 2004 17 music TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Number One Fan though out and aren't the usual "You "Compromises" broke my heart, I'm so sad" lyrical (Pat's Record Company) landscape. Songs like "There Went "refreshing, juicy andjangly: the World," the last track on the album expresses the lack of self- a real ya-gotta-hear-this discovery," control in a relationship and the self-destruction of "just one girl." The New York Post Much of the album tends to be pep­ pier than the average heartache song. Lyrically, Number One Fan also tends to be more sexual in their connotations especially in "The Prettiest Sin" and "There Went the World." The song with the most Emo punk has bombarded our promise for a single would have to i I T\WL senses for the past through years be "Come On." It has a catchy sing though the likes of Jimmy Eat along chorus that would hook many World, Something Corporate and a rock listener. All American Rejects. Number One They may be breaking away Fan, an indie/emo band out of from the stereotypical emo punk Appleton, Wise, is on the verge of band, but some of the music real­ breaking apart that whiney, melan­ ly lacks creativity. Two songs on choly sadness that many other the album, "Nothing Will Change" bands have fallen victim to. and "The Distance" practically have Number One Fan credits a lot the exact same guitar riffs. They of their success to their constant also made the mistake of putting touring as well as the Internet and those two tracks their appearances on compilation right next to each albums. "Compromises" is their other on the album. debut album though Pat's Record Overall, Number Company, needless to say that all One Fan pulled of their work has paid off with a away with a talent­ stellar first album. Much of the ed first album that album is about lost love, the usual really strays away girl broke my heart scenario, but from their tour buddies. They stuck with Number One Fan it doesn't to what they know, but what they sound like every other song writ­ know they really seemed to polish ten on the subject. It lacks that nasal up pretty well. Number One Fan is tone that usually accompanies currently on tour with the Juliana heartache. It's incredibly refresh­ Theory and will be playing a c.d. ing especially when we've had to release show at the Rave on May listen to Blink182 for the past four 22. More information on Number years. One Fan and upcoming shows is "Compromises" really tends to available at www.numberonefanon- stick to the reliable heartache music, line.com. but the lyrics themselves are well Megan Sheridan

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TENNIS Kuranz picks up lone UWM finishes up long, rough week

By Nick Dettmann The Panthers now drop to 14- the Panthers were pummeled, win in tournament Sports Editor 20 overall and 5-6 in Horizon 16-6, by Bradley on Tuesday, League play, while the Vikings April 20. They came back two By Nick Dettmann UWM's Margie Van Lieshout Playing their eighth game in improved to 9-20 overall and 7- days later and picked up an extra Sports Editor was en route to picking up a week, the University of Wiscon­ 4 in league play. inning win over Valparaiso in another win for the Panthers, sin-Milwaukee showed that they The only offensive threat the Valparaiso, Ind. And before Sat­ In her last match of her col­ but her match was called had reached the end of the line Panthers had came in the top of urday, the Panthers picked up a legiate career, senior Cassie because Illinois-Chicago had in offensive production. the first inning in the opener. 6-4 win over the Vikings - led Kuranz was the only highlight won their fourth match in the In a twin bill at Cleveland Ben Stanczyk drew a walk by Stanczyk's collegiate-high 13 for the University of Wisconsin- head-to-head matcjiup, auto­ State on Saturday, April 24, the with two outs. Then, Matt strikeouts. Milwaukee Panthers at the Hori­ matically advancing them to Panthers mustered only five Alexander and Charlie Reschke The Panthers will return home zon League tennis tournament. the next round. total hits as they dropped both each singled. But Stanczyk was this weekend when they host the Kuranz picked up the only No Panther player was select­ games by a score of 5-0. Only thrown out at the plate after Detroit Titans. They will play on win for UWM on the day at ed to the all-league team. UIC 11 batters combined reached Reschke's single. May 1 at Henry Aaron Field and the tournament hosted by But­ sophomore Beatriz Cabrera won base on Saturday. Also during the past week, on May 2 at Miller Park. . ler in Indianapolis. Kuranz fin­ player of the year honors. Cleve­ ished her final year with UWM land State's Sarah Galon won by winning a team-high eight newcomer of the year and Bri­ matches. an Etzkin won coach of the year. Swimmers reflect on strong season By Lindsay Caldwell said. "It's absolutely fantastic lete were given to Tim Watt and and Emily Holcomb when you can get two people in." Sarah Caldwell, who lead the Special to The UWM Post The distance swimmers also team with their impressive aca­ Panthers get to had numerous top finishers. demic achievements. Rookie of The University of Wisconsin- Those finishing in the top three the Year awards went to Lindsay Milwaukee men and women's include Lindsay Caldwell, Jen Caldwell and Matt Howard for the point swimming and diving team con­ Kedinger, Kari Kinney, Julie their notable accomplishments as cluded their season late Febru­ Olson, Josh Baseheart and freshmen. The banquet conclud­ By Nick Dettmann and was also among the ary with a solid performance at Michael Belting. ed with the Most Valuable Per­ Sports Editor nation's leaders in free throw the Horizon League Champi­ Solid performances helped former Awards given to divers percentage and steals per onships at the University of Illi­ UWM finish off the 2004 Cham­ Burgard, Blemberg, and Jasinows­ When freshman point game. nois-Chicago. pionships having broken five ki. Swimmer recipients were sen­ guard Aubrey Hampton was "I am really excited to have The women and men finished school records (four women's iors Kedinger and Baseheart. This lost for the season with an ACL Amanda become a member third and fifth at the league and one men's) at the meet. was Baseheart's fourth time injury, the University of Wis­ of the UWM basketball fami­ meet—ending their seasons with After finishing their season in receiving the MVP award. consin-Milwaukee was left ly," Botham said. "She knows records of 5-3 and 3-4, respec­ the pool, the Panthers gathered Next season, the UWM swim­ wondering who would take how to win and she has been tively. on Sunday, April 18, to recap and ming and diving Team will be over the helms at point guard. successful at every level. She Erin Blemberg, Hannah Bur- reflect on the year at the Annu­ lead by captains Kim Bach, Blem­ Head coach Sandy Botham has great guard skills and gard, Becky Rubel, Crystal al Awards Banquet. berg, Emily Holcomb, Cathy may have answered that ques­ she is a point guard in the Symanski, Jeff Jasinowski, Joel Numerous honors were given Honeyager, Belting, Andy Davis, tion with the signing of jun­ truest since of the word. Mauer and Corey Kupfer all had out to individuals that stood Jasinowski and Adam Steffes. ior college standout Amanda "Amanda just has a great strong showings at the league out during the season. "We have a good core of ath­ Cook. understanding of a game and meet. Blemberg and Burgard Kim Bach and Karl Winder! letes coming back next year, Cook, a 5-foot-6 guard from she will bring two years of col­ qualified for the NCAA Zone C received the Strength and Condi­ combined with an impressive Sandburg Junior College in lege experience to the pro­ Diving Championship. tioning Award from Strength incoming freshman class," UWM Galesburg, 111., played her high gram. She does a great job of "It's great when you can get Coach Chuck Serpa for their con­ coach Dave Clark said. "That's school ball in Oconto Falls, creating opportunities for oth­ one diver to qualify for zones," stant dedication outside the pool. definitely something to look for­ Wise. She was named second er players while wreaking hav­ UWM diving coach Todd Hill The awards for Top Scholar Ath­ ward to." team junior college All-Amer- oc on the defensive end. She ican, the Arrowhead Confer­ will just add to the quality ence player of the year and depth we have at the guard TRACK AND FIELD was named to the all-confer­ position." ence team for the second UWM will return 12 letter straight season. winners for next season, Top finishes in Kansas Last year, she averaged including juniors-to-be Molly 14.8 points and 2.4 rebounds O'Brien and Nichole Drum­ By Quentiel Jamerson Annual Kansas Relays with a Other great performances per game. But most aspiring mond. The Panthers went 17- Special to The UWM Post time of just 3:13.30. included a third place finish in to Panthers' fans was that she 12 overall and 13-3 in Horizon The team consisted of Elliot the four-mile relay and a fourth finished seventh in the nation League play—good enough for Due to an oustanding per­ Enright, Eric Gresham, Adam place finish in the distance in assists per game with 6.8 second in league standings. formance on Friday, April 16, Hobler and Jeremy Majors, who medley relay. the University of Wisconsin- all put their talent of being a Corfeld feels that the team Milwaukee track & field team team together, and made the is right on track as to where received a chance to compete best of it. UWM coach Pete Cor- they want to be. With a team in the 1600-meter relay finals feld is excited and says that the of 28 individuals, and 20 of Loyola hires on Saturday, April 17. guys are also excited about hav­ them being freshman and A combination of a few play­ ing a chance to compete in the sophomores, there will always new coach ers was just what the team finals. It is not often that you be room for improvement and needed to finish third in the get another shot at the team that development for years to 1600-meter relay in the 77th beat you. come. By Nick Dettmann Hawkins (Western Michigan) Sports Editor are excellent examples of coaches from the Great Lakes The Loyola University of Valley Conference who have Chicago Ramblers has found a enjoyed tremendous success at Panthers land area prep star replacement. Jim Whitesell was the Division I level. We are selected as the new head men's thrilled to add Jim to the Loy­ By Ryan Juison 15.4 points and 4.6 assists this the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. basketball coach, announced ola family." Staff Writer season, had originally signed a "And I have a legit chance to play the school's athletic director This past season, Whitesell letter of intent to play with right away in front of my fami­ John Planek. led his squad to a 24-7 record In a major turn of events on Akron, but asked to be released ly and friends." Whitesell was head coach at and helped the Flyers win the Wednesday, April 14, the Univer­ from his letter of intent after Hanson played with Badgers Lewis University in Romeoville, program's first GLVC champi­ sity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee the Zips head coach Dan Hipsh- star Devin Harris for one season, 111., for the past 12 seasons. He onship in 16 years. He was men's basketball team received er was replaced. and led the Red Raiders to an 80- compiled an impressive 214- rewarded as the conference word that local prep star Allan The Tosa East star will be 15 record in his four seasons. 126 (.629) record there and coach of the year, National Asso­ Hanson of Wauwatosa East, awarded a full scholarship and Hanson joins Anthony Pass- owns a 278-194 (.589) overall ciation of Basketball Coaches accepted a scholarship to play will likely compete with Chris ley, a 6-4 swingman from Indi­ record in 17 years as a head Great Lakes Region coach of with the Panthers in the 2004- Hill for minutes at point guard. anapolis, and Derek Ford, a 6- coach. the year and, for a sixth time, '05 season. "I feel real comfortable with 10 transfer from Olney (111.) Whitesell replaces Larry the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hanson, a second-team all- Coach Pearl and Coach Jones," Junior College for next year's Farmer, who was fired after Association Division II coach of state performer who averaged Hanson said in an interview with recruiting class. six seasons with Loyola. the year. In addition, for the first "Jim has had a tremendous time in school history, Lewis amount of success at Lewis and was the number one seed in when contacting individuals the 2004 NCAA Tournament. about our job, his name repeat­ Lewis made five trips to edly came up as someone we the Division II NCAA Tourna­ should consider," Planek said ment under his helm and won in a news release. "He is a great at least 18 games in seven dif­ fit for this job because he has ferent seasons. He had 10 win­ strong ties to the Chicago area ning seasons in his 12 years and is a proven winner. and had his team ranked as "And Bruce Pearl and Steve high as number 11. 5BBBES

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by BOBBY WILTGEN Rugby, the ancient art of football As the sun comes out and Select Side team, as they green grass grOws among us, played other select teams. broke college students must This season, they acquired look for cheap outside enter­ two more outstanding coach­ tainment. es. Barry Corcoran came all the It is not uncommon to find way from Ireland—the heart­ lawns filled with couches, TV's land of rugby—to be with our and college students sun team this year. Together, the bathing, drinking, grilling out coaching staff has over 40 years or doing all three. of playing and coaching in com­ With a simple walk through petitive rugby. Not bad for three the UWM community you can dudes on a "club team." see, spiked lemonade stands, They practice every Tues­ Post photo by Nick Dettmann bocce ball, attempted outdoor The Specifications and Certification testing facility is the home of two unique product-testing day and Thursday at 5 p.m. hoops, and other "cheap" down by the lakefront. They machines: bowling pin reaction and lane durability. activities. fundraise all of their money, Holding our Milwaukee's as they are not assisted by our Best or Busch Light (bottles if athletic department. They Don't "spare" this bowling center we feel like spending the extra have locked down sponsor­ flow), we cheer to the heavens ships with Stevens Point Brew By Colin Radcliffe Bowling Inc. Shared Services, staff that deals with a certain above because hey, it's over ery and Qdoba, and have a Staff Writer College Bowling USA, Strike Ten affiliated association. Also, they 60 degrees outside! Rugby Night at the Corner Bar Entertainment and USA Bowl­ receive and ship out information For those who feel jaded on Water Street every Thurs­ Driving south on 76th Street ing. There is also a fieldwork and involving the different amateur now that basketball is over, day night. into Greendale on Milwaukee's testing facility of bowling balls, bowling organizations that they have no fear. You can easily Their next tournament is southwest side, there are many pins, lanes and etcetera. are associated with. combine the warm weather the Milwaukee Cup. Sched­ "hot spots" to stumble across. The Women's National Bowl­ And, behind the office build­ and a Busch Light and still uled for May 1, the Panthers First, on the right side there ing Association was founded ing, is the Specifications and Cer­ show your school spirit. will host the tournament at is Kopp's Frozen Custard, per­ Nov. 28, 1916, in St. Louis. The tification testing facility. It is Because it's spring and it's Rucker's Bar and Grill. haps the most famous ice cream WIBC was originally called the the only facility in the world that rugby time. So, if you find yourself name in southeastern Wisconsin. Women's National Bowling Asso­ tests bowling equipment. To Declared the best student holding a Busch Light, tired of A few blocks down, you will see ciation. After numerous name the average person, it looks like organization at UWM by the looking across the street at the Solid Gold McDonald's, which changes, the WNBA eventually a normal bowling alley. Yet looks Student Association, our rug­ same houses every weekend has a collection of artifacts from became the WIBC. In fact, the can be deceiving. by team is well-versed, well- (or day for some of our spe­ Wisconsin's history, and next is WIBC is the world's oldest and The workers here regulate managed and highly respected. cial college students), come Southridge Mall. Across the largest women's sports member­ and standardize bowling equip­ So far this spring season, take a look at our rugby team. street from the shopping cen­ ship organization with nearly 1.4 ment. They test the lanes, which they went all the way to the Don't worry, you can still ter, directly west, is what is million members. to a serious bowler, is very semifinals at the "Mudfest" drink. Just don't bring the TV. known as "Bowling Headquar­ "Bowling Headquarters" important for getting spin on the tournament in Platteville, For more information ters." moved from Columbus, Ohio to ball as it rolls. Nothing leaves the against teams from all over the about our rugby team, please The building is the home Greendale in 1973. Employees testing facility without an state. They also sent three check out their website at office of the Women's Interna­ there are in charge of construct­ approval and because it is the players to the U-23 Wisconsin www.uwmrfc.com. tional Bowling Congress, Amer­ ing trophies and other prizes. only such facility in the world, ican Bowling Congress, Young Each department based in the its credibility is top of the line. American Bowling Alliance, building has a public relations see BOWLING page 20 we're on the web: UK/H&^me www.uwmpost.com

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MTV: Pimp This By Jason Dusenske "pimped," and buy a new car. Dumb, loud Americans Staff Writer If you haven't figured this soil of another country, you are eventually turned to the bar­ out yet, let me enlighten you: By Robb Manning Editorial Editor ambassador for America. tender, "What do you think of So there I sat, miserably anyone whose opinion is worth When people see you act, this Iraq thing?" The bartender, watching MTV with one of my anything is not going to judge First off, I would like to state they generalize that all Ameri­ obviously feeling uncomfort­ roommates, feeling more you on how your car looks. Not that I take a lot of pride in being cans act that way. And to be hon­ able, tried to change the subject. ashamed than ever to be an at all. They're probably more American. I believe we are the est, I don't want to be portrayed This didn't stop the Americans. American, and an American likely to judge you on your greatest Empire in the history the way some of you act. I get They went on to profess to teenager. common sense. See what I'm tired of watching people from everyone within earshot—which getting at here? of the world. Our power and The program of choice that potential is so vast it will only other countries shake their head for them was about 2 km—their As for "Pimp My Ride," evening was "MTV: Pimp My be able to be measured thou- as the loud mouth, ignorant opinion on the war. Ride," hosted by another clever you'd certainly think MTV, American embarrasses himself Then they changed the sub­ rapper who got his handle by with all its money, could do and our country. ject, and asked the bartender, accidentally misspelling a something a little more con­ First off, when in a new coun­ "As a Caymanian, what is it like word. Ludacris ... Mowthful ... structive. First of all, "Pimp My try, they will most likely do living under British rule." They 2Cool2B4Gotten? No, it was "X- Priorities" might teach kids things differently than we do in then mentioned how Puerto to-tha-Z" Xzibit, who classily that having a great car means America. So the best thing to do Rico "lived under United States refers to himself in the third precisely nothing. is to sit back, keep your mouth rule." To which an American sit­ person. Right, so we're off to I snickered every time shut, and observe. Trust me, ting nearby turned to his bud­ a good start. someone on "Pimp My Ride" you'll learn a lot. dy and asked—I kid you not— The show's premise is sim­ said, "Oh, dang, Johnny's If you make a social mistake, "I thought Puerto Rico is a state ple: grab a teenager who thinks gonna get some serious don't act like the social custom now." His buddy responded, having a great car makes him respect now, with his awe­ is stupid. Admit that you made "No, but we have an agreement a great person, take his really some, mad-crazy, tricked out ROBB's a mistake, apologize if you need with them that in a couple years dumpy automobile, paint it, Ford Escort wagon!" Well John­ to, and ask what the proper way they become a state." rim it, throw in some over­ ny, I got some bad news for RANTS to do something is. I guess it escaped me that priced electronic equipment, you, pal. If no one respected Second, don't go around in a our flag now has 51 stars on it. and then tape his friends' reac­ you before, it's not going to get foreign country shooting your That darn Bush administration, tions when he pulls up in his any better when you pull up sands of years from now. With that said, when Ameri­ mouth of about politics. In gen­ slipping a new state in on me newly pimped ride. in your awesome, gnarly, eral, Americans live sheltered like that. pimped-out, "still-a-Ford-Es- can tourists travel abroad, we It turns out people are need to start acting as such. We lives when it comes to world A lot of people around the entertained by this crap, cort" Ford Escort. And John­ affairs, and you will most likely world have negative impressions ny? You can rest assured I'll have this attitude that the world because the show still hasn't revolves around us, and when not know what you are talking about Americans, and I can see gotten cancelled. That fact we go to another country, "they about, and you will once again why, judging by the way Ameri­ right there is shameful, scary, If no one respected had better speak English and look stupid. can tourists act when abroad. So and basically means that a conform to my ways, by golly." I watched two female Ameri­ please, I implore you, when you good percentage of people in you before, it's not Americans need to start realiz­ cans discussing politics—not are overseas remember that you this country have become ing that when you step onto the using their "indoor voice"—and represent all of us. So act like it. idiots. I'm not afraid to say it: going to get any bet­ if you watch this kind of junk, you're an idiot. ter when you pull up Shows like "Monster Garage" in your awesome, excel in ingenuity and sponta­ Happiness is a smoking gun neous creativity, with the ulti­ gnarly, pimped-out, mate goal being invention and experimentation; that's impres­ "still-a-Ford-Escort" in the hands of society sive, entertaining, and clever. "Pimp" makes up for the lack Ford Escort. By Elizabeth Fealey for the rest of their lives by this al detectors at the doors of the of value and purpose with Staff Writer terrible event. Then comes the school, including restrictions excessive Ebonics, teenagers still be at home, laughing my media swarm. News stations on a students main source of whose priorities are out of ass off at you. When I was in high school, I form a collective ring around the personal identity, his/her whack, and the theme of "looks "Pimp the Charity of My was able to take a class which school, embracing it with nosy appearance. make a car, not the engine." Choosing" would work too. The thoroughly prepared me for any journalism at its best, excited Next the parents get barraged Let's get one thing straight: premise is simple: a teenager outdoor activity, be it fishing, reporters drooling over this deli­ with accusations of poor par­ if you take your crappy 1992 picks a charity he wants to camping or hunting. We were cious tragedy, hiding their enting and supervision, spurring Chevy truck, with its crappy receive a couple thousand dol­ taught a number of skills rang­ excitement behind masks of con­ a wave of intensive self-help ses­ engine, half-busted transmis­ lars, and MTV—being the con­ ing from fly tying to taxidermy. cern and catchy phrases, sum­ sions and God knows how many sion, ugly paint job, ugly rims, siderate, concerned organiza­ Yes, the girl who cringes when marizing the depth of their emo­ and ripped seats, and you tion they are—would donate squishing a spider skinned and tional attachment to the story. replace everything but the the money there, instead of stuffed a duck. And most impor­ After the initial dust storm The buck gets engine, you are left with a crap­ wasting it paying a rapper to tantly, we learned safe gun-han­ settles, the arrest made and the passed from person py 1992 Chevy Truck. People host an awful program and dling procedure. court date set, the questions will laugh at you for investing modify cars that should be This might seem a little odd, begin, followed by the inevitable to person, from so much money in such a pile set fire to. Naturally, you'll see in a world of post-Columbine blame game. Society asks, "How of garbage. Instead, take the "Pimp My Pimp" before you gun phobia, that we, the stu­ could this have happened?" and group to group until money you would have spent ever see this. dents of my small Minnesota the people, fueled by the crime getting your car lowered, "Pimp My Values," the show high school were being taught respond with more questions. the individual—the detailed, painted, "modded" and see PIMP page 21 how to properly assemble, load Where were the parents? How liable lawbreaker— and fire shot guns and rifles, but did he/she get the gun? What at the time I really thought noth­ influenced the criminal to com­ sin-Milwaukee also has an affil­ plays only a small BOWLING ing of it. mit murder? Just like that, the iation to the sport of bowling. experts roll in with answers to part in the crime CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Mike Conner is the coach for Now, after reading up on anti- gun litigation, my thoughts trav­ abate these queries. Bowling balls are sent to UWM's Bowling Club—an affil­ he/she committed. el back to my high school days The scope widens as the this facility to be checked for iation with the CBUSA. Along and wonder the inevitable "what blame gets pushed farther and clearance. If the ball seems to with Adam Heinze, they are in ifs" that plague the minds of farther from the individual. First family shrinks. After the town be lopsided or cracks too eas­ charge of the club. many a student. What if some­ it's the student community, ily, then it will not be used for The bowling season starts in has been held under this scruti­ one from our class were to have where did this child fit in? What competition. September and runs through ny, and they put an end to any the end of April. Although there taken the information provided did he/she wear, was he/she a activity that might have influ­ Different climate settings to them and do the unthink­ member of a gang? How often are used to see how and what are currently seven members enced the student to commit of the team, none were active able—take a life, be it their own were taunts issued from the oth­ murder—say, closing seedy bars the change will affect the lanes. or another's? Would the school er students? This investigation "There is any type of tem­ for the 2003-'04 season. or stores, the fertile soil in which Schools from across the coun­ have been blamed? Would the prompts hundreds of restric­ deviant behavior flourishes. perature setting in this room," parents of the child take the tions on students—mandatory said Dave Sprager, Senior Tech­ try compete for prize money. Finally, media and society are heat? Most definitely. What locker searches, drug tests, met­ see GUN page 22 nician of the Spec's and Certi­ Despite the missed season, about the shooter? Would the lit­ fication Department. both Conner and Heinze like tle youngster get brought up on "I could make it rain in here the where the club and sport charges? Now that rouses some The UWM Post invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor, as if I wanted to," he added with is heading. debate. a chuckle. "The club is getting better. well as perspective pieces, counter-points to previously published pieces, opin­ The buck gets passed from ions, rants and tauntings. To be eligible for publication, letters and opinion That is not all that they are We are even hoping to make person to person, from group pieces must include the author's name and contact information. Anonymous in charge of. Everyday, until both men's and women's to group until the individual submissions will be allowed if a compelling reason is given. final approval, there are 500 teams," Heinze said. plays only a small part in the simulated games of bowling. Conner says that the popu­ We reserve the right to reject submissions that are offensive in any way. crime he/she committed. Take A ball is placed at the top of a larity of the sport is becoming That includes, but is not limited to, boring, impertinent, chatterish or other­ my hypothetical situation for wise socially-stunted forms of expression directed at or to any individual, slide-like structure and rolls a very important step towards example. group or culture. down to the pins. the increasing the profession­ Student A comes to school Sprager and his team will al ranks of the sport, much like Submissions must be submitted to The UWM Post office (Union EG80), or one day and shoots several stu­ place the slide on different football and basketball...as via email at [email protected]. The preferred length for letters is 350 words or dents, notably athletes and a angles to see how it will change popularity increases, he says less. Opinions and perspective pieces should be no longer than 750 words. couple of kids on the home­ the trajectory of the pins being that he sees more colleges Deadline for outside submission is Thursday at 5 p.m. The UWM Post reserves coming court. A few die and the knocked down. offering sports scholarships to the right to edit, ridicule or just plain reject your submission. rest are hospitalized, crippled The University of Wiscon­ members of the CBUSA. Editorial www.uwmpost.com April 28, 2004 21

Kill Bill, staring Jim Doyle COLUMN Gov. Jim Doyle has done it choice schools for the remain­ they should be allowecj to I'm Coming again. You guessed, in his most der of the school year if his/her abstain from these. The proce­ recent Uma Thurman imperson­ parents' financial situation dure can still be performed by I got an interesting forward ally enjoying the taste of it ation, he has killed bill. No he's changes and they would no different medical personnel in my e-mail the other day enti­ and actually wanting to swal­ not really staring in the new longer be eligible for choice that do not object to the pro­ tled "Penis Facts." I found it low. At least it won't ruin your Quentin Tarantino movie, but schools. Come on, how mean is cedures. interesting to read up on the diet at six to seven calories a instead he has killed yet anoth­ that? Forcing a kid to switch Some opponents to the bill average length of a penis and serving. er bill sent to him by the legis­ schools in the middle of the feel this is yet another example how many erections the aver­ Another nasty thing some lation. The most recent veto school year because his/her dad of the diminishing rights of age male has a day (supposed­ people enjoy is something called was used for a bill proponents got a raise is just down right women. They see it as another ly 11 but I am not sure about a facial, when a guy ejaculates call the "conscience clause." This mean. But then again, Doyle has restriction on abortion that that). onto his partner's face. Way dif­ bill would grant healthcare work­ to veto anything that would could lead to the eventual over­ The information about ejac­ ferent from the cleansing feeling ers the right to morally object improve school choice—other­ turn of Roe v. Wade. This belief ulation especially caught my of a facial in a beauty salon, wise he won't get those fat checks is very far fetched and is meant attention. Supposedly a man this kind leaves the receiver's from the schoolteachers. to scare people into believing will ejaculate fourteen gallons face a complete mess. Heed with The Voice of And his most-recent veto is it. By allowing people with high­ caution in no different; he again made a er ethical standards to not per­ this area mean spirited decision that is form medical procedures, it will too because REASON necessary to appease his pro- not lead to the collapse of legal- your eyes choice supporters. It seems Carnal Knowledge are suscep­ By Jeff Harrison somewhat ironic that Doyle by Dan Bialzik tible to cer- vetoes a bill to allow healthcare I guess the term tain kinds to performing certain proce­ workers the ability to choose, of STD's. dures such as assisted suicide, in efforts to please his pro- pro-choice is only The last euthanasia. choice base. I guess the term applicable to those of sperm in his lifetime. At thing you want is a raging case It is becoming almost a reg­ pro-choice is only applicable to about one to two teaspoons a of syphilis in your eye. Close ular occurrence that our state those seeking abortions, not seeking abortions, pop that is a lot of sperm (there those eyes and don't open them legislature will pass bills that are those that have to perform are 768 teaspoons in a gallon). up for anything. important and Doyle knocks them. not those that have So, where does it all end up? Whatever the circumstances them down. And I understand In Doyle's recent veto he When it comes time for a there are times when cum can the procedure works that way, vetoed the bill, AB 67, which to perform them. man to orgasm some of us may become a pain. It is an incon­ and Doyle has the ability to veto would have protected doctors, have a preference as to where venience getting it on clothes any legislation. It just appears nurses and other health care ized abortions. It will still allow he comes. Aside from mastur­ because it leaves an unmistak­ he vetoes many of these bills workers from employment dis­ for such procedures to be per­ bation, when much of it ends able stain. "This one guy came out of spite fof the Republicans crimination and liability if they formed, but it will implement up on bed sheets and down unexpectedly all over my new and to please his backers. refused to perform certain pro­ discretion among those who per­ the drain of the shower, where pants from New York. Yeah I can But some of his vetoes are just cedures based on moral or reli­ form these procedures. are common places that peo­ wash them, but still don't come outrageous and mean spirited. gious beliefs. The bill was also All of you that are pro-choice ple like to see cum? Is it a nui­ all over my clothes," says Luke Some example are when he recently amended to prevent have nothing to worry about. Jim sance or is it white gold? a 24-year-old UWM student. vetoed a measure requiring pho­ pharmacists from refusing to fill Doyle never forgets his veto "I normally hate it," says No matter how annoying it to ID to vote, which would cor­ prescriptions based on their pen at home and as he's shown Mariko, a 24-year-old UWM stu­ may be there are those of us rect our voter fraud problems, moral beliefs. us that he is more than happy dent. "I am afraid to get it on that live for the moment of ejac­ evident in the 2000 elections. But Regardless of your stance on to use it. And for the rest of us my stomach because of my bel­ ulation. Some people like to he vetoed it because the fraudu­ issues such as abortion, this bill someday the choice of all will ly-button ring, so if he insists have sperm directly on them lent voters are Democrat voters. was a great idea. Many people be heard, not just those who give on cumming on me I prefer my and some guys like to ejacu­ He also vetoed a measure allow­ do have an ethical problem with financial and political support to back." late right onto their partner. "I ing poor children to stay in certain medical procedures and Jim "Kill Bill" Doyle. It seems that the chest or really enjoy doing it right on a stomach is a popular place. It girl's chest" says Shane, a 23- is not too nasty, but involves year-old UWM graduate. COLUMN seme sort of raunchiness. It Regardless of where it ends isn't quite in an orifice but it is up, it will mostly be in a con­ still on the body. dom, towel or tissue. Some­ Warm weather blunders There are the truly adven­ times we despise it and some­ turous of us that like to swal­ times we love it, but it hap­ they look, but I know that others Speaking of letting it all hang By Erin Leffeiman low. Now, I know that it hap­ pens so I guess have some fun are trying their best, and sadly, out, another problem pertains to Staff Writer pens sometimes, but it is a safe with it, cause ejaculation only their best is severely lacking. I women who are well-endowed sex no-no. Honestly, it is hard happens an average of 7,200 thought these very people might on the top. The tank tops with the The weather has begun to for me to imagine anyone actu­ times in a guy's life. warm up and people have dug out need a little refresher on what built-in bras were not made for and begun to don their spring and looks they need to do away with women with D-cup breasts. I have as fast as they possibly can. seen countless large-breasted summer clothes. But with the way LETTERS TO THE EDITOR some people dress in the warm I'll start with the absolute women try to pull off this look, weather, one would think that the worst: tapered jeans. These are and frankly, it's a bit scary. Per­ last time spring was here was the biggest fashion faux pas on haps many men on campus Ciaccios conspiracy eons ago and that people around the planet, in my opinion. Right would disagree with me on this Dear Editor, here have since forgotten how to up there in the same category one, but seriously, it's not a good dress. are jeans or pants that aren't long look. Well-endowed women must Nichali M. Ciaccio's bizarre article, entitled "Global justice for all" I'm proud to live in a place enough. Please, ladies and gentle­ (April 14, 2004) is nothing more than an opinion piece masquerad­ where people aren't completely men, look down at your pants. ing as a factual news article. Sadly, this has been standard practice That's right; just take a look. If If even a little sock at The UWM Post for as long as I have been reading the paper. your pants hug your ankles, or if Apparently, Coca-Cola and Taco Bell are to be reviled and boy­ your entire shoe, or (God forbid) or skin shows when cotted for committing the "crime" of making huge profits. Earth to even a little sock or skin shows you walk, you need Nichali: that's a good thing. I'll let you in on a dirty little secret: cor­ when you walk, you need to go porations are formed with the express purpose of earning maxi­ out and buy some new pants. to go out and buy mum profits. These companies are also accused of paying low wages to many of their workers. Another problem: sandals with some new pants. That's also a good thing. They are paying the minimum amount socks. People have complained that is required to secure labor. If the going rate is $ 1 per hour, why about this trend for years now, should Coke pay $10 per hour? That's not exactly a profit-maximiz­ and yet there are scores of those simply accept the fact that they ing strategy, is it, Nichali? (Oops, I used that dirty little word who must have never gotten the can't wear the little tank tops again—"profit"). memo. Sandals are not meant to and shirts that small-breasted The most unbelievable part of the article was Nichali's casual be worn with socks. Sandals were women can. accusation that Coke employs "private death-squads." If I was Coca- never meant to be worn with And finally, sunglasses are Cola, I would sue Mr. Ciaccio for slander. I'm sure Coca-Cola's top The Li; - Spot socks. Ever. only cool in the sunshine. executives sit around and plot out executions. Also, Jewish bankers Usually women are better They're not cool when it's cloudy, control the world's money supply, Pepsi has a secret guillotine to obsessed with the way they look, dressed than men, but some of and they're definitely not cool chop off the heads of retirees and reduce their pension payouts, and like some are in other parts of the the biggest fashion mistakes indoors. Royal Crown Cola runs a gas chamber to thwart union organizing. don't concern men at all. One mis­ Obviously, everyone makes country. Yet we live in the biggest Chris Tentoni city in Wisconsin and we belong take made by way too many mistakes. And quite often, we can to the 18-34 age demographic. women is wearing a shirt that look around and see many fash­ For these two reasons, we're shows your belly when you don't ion choices that we don't exactly expected to be up on fashion have the body to pull it off. It's agree with. But that's what makes and "Pimp My Public Speaking and look presentable, not com­ nothing personal; most women fashion fun, and I'm not attacking PIMP Skills." pletely clueless. don't look good in these shirts. that. People are entitled to be dif­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Yes, when we really boil Not caring much about how But even if you do have a flat ferent. I didn't go into the trends when MTV makes a trashy the crap on MTV down to its you look is one thing. Having stomach but you also have love that I think are terrible, either, teenager appear to be much basic elements, one thing your own personal style is one handles that protrude over the like sneakers with heels or Von more moral than he really is becomes disturbingly clear: thing. But being a complete eye­ sides of your jeans, you still should­ Dutch hats, because again, we're would probably fail as well. seeing a person succeed in sore is quite another. It's hard to n't be wearing that short shirt. 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