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State of the State: $5.4 Panthers garner career- billion budget deficit and Flames extinguished highs with seconds to spare growing Dept. of Defense Cultural Advisor gives talk at UWM

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A look at the candidates for UWM Athletic Director Also see page 3 for more information on the finalists

Panther basketball has another victory filled week

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The Panthers' bench explodes after Deion James hits a buzzer-beating three, giving UWM a 63-62 victory over UIC. Post photo by Jared Guess Film Reviews: By Tim Prahl "After I shot it, I just felt like the ones who stayed until the The Uninvited Assistant Sports Editor everything was in slow motion," end) were jumping with jubila­ Gran Torino Saturday's shot by James said after the game. "It tion as well. Addicted to Plastic! UW-Milwaukee men's basket­ .seemed like the ball was in the air Unfortunately, the Panthers Deion James sent ball sent Bud Haidet off right for a long time, and when it went didn't play to expectations quite Milwaukee to its first during his last game attended through, I really just wanted to as well earlier on. Coach Rob buzzer-beater victory as active Athletics Director. play it cool. But it seemed like Jeter's squad had 10 turnovers, since Paige Paulsen hit Editorial | page 18 The highlight of the evening at that moment everything came shot a dismal 17.6 percent from on a 25-footer to defeat came when guard Deion James over me and I just went nuts." behind the arc and only scored $825 billion stimulus plan hit a game-winning three-point And James wasn't the only 21 points - all in the first half. the Detroit Titans 55-53 shot as time expired to give the one who went nuts. The entire The "energy and effort" Jeter at on Jan. 5th, 2008. The controversy of urban Panthers a 63-62 victory over the 4,000 or more fans present at the street and mural art UIC Flames. U.S. Cellular Arena (or at least See PANTHERS page 7 Plenary Panel discusses economy, enrollment UWM budget cut predicted to be $50 million or more Blftiir

By Kevin Lessmiller Sentinel report. Brown's figures Vice Chancellor for Research News Editor were based on a current $5.4 bil­ Colin Scanes and Brown. lion state deficit, although Gov. Santiago began by discussing UW-Milwaukee administra­ Jim Doyle announced Thursday the University's mission, which tors held a Spring 2009 Plenary Panel on Thursday Jan. 29 in Santiago closed the first part of the panel discussion the Union's Wisconsin Room, in which it was predicted that by saying that UWM has survived tough economic UWM's upcoming budget cut times in the past and will make it through the could be more than $50 million, part of a $500 million cut to the current recession and ensuing budget cuts. UW System as a whole. Vice Chancellor for Finance that the state could be up to included seeking racial and and Administrative Affairs $5.8 billion in debt. ethnic diversification on cam­ Christy Brown used data from The four members of the pus and supporting "activities the 2003-05 state budget deficit panel were Chancellor Carlos designed to promote economic Chancellor Santiago discussed current economic challenges during the to get the $50 million figure, ac­ E. Santiago, Vice Chancellor for Spring 2009 plenary address in the Union's Wisconsin Room on Thursday. See PLENARY page 20 cording to a Milwaukee Journal Academic Affairs Rita Cheng, Post photo by Sam Hogerton 2 February 2, 2009 News The UWM Post

uwMrOSt Blagojevich ousted illness and alcoholism. Aljubouri, 18, planned Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted to attend UWM to study graphic design before Editor in Chief Editorial Editor Account Executives and removed from office at his impeachment her death. Jonathan Anderson Leslie Peckham Kurt Raether trial last Thursday. Illinois Senators voted 59- 0 to convict Blagojevich of abuse of power. Bryan Arnold News Editor Production Editor Blagojevich was instantly removed, and Lt. Gov. Senate to vote on stimulus Kevin Lessmiller Audrey Posl Advertising Manager Patrick Quinn, a Democrat, become Governor. * plan this week Asst. News Editors Photo Editor Dena Nord The U.S. Senate will vote on its own version Marly Fink Sam Hogerton Advertising Designer Women's health events for David Acker Heidi Cronce of President Obama's economic stimulus plan Puzzle Editor this week. A version of the plan was passed Distribution February Fringe Editors Jonas Wittke in the House of Representatives last week. Melissa Campbell Chief Copy Editor Patrick Quast The UWM community will be sponsoring a If the Senate version passes, both houses of Alex Rewey Katie Visser Bryan Arnold variety of events during February to promote Congress will have to vote on a combined ver­ breast cancer awareness. From 10am-2pm sion of the plan in coming weeks. Asst. Fringe Editor Copy Editors Board of Directors Tuesday Feb. 17, a fair will be held in the Union Darin Kwilinski Amanda Mitchell Jonathan Anderson Concourse providing information on women's UWM to host first Sports Editor - Lindsey Millard Melissa Campbell health issues. Prior to a Lady Panther's basket­ Jimmy Lemke Business Manager Audrey Posl ball game Feb. 19, a Breast Cancer Information Connector Transit Study Fair will be held in the Klotsche Center. Asst. Sports Editor Simon Bouwman Bryan Arnold meeting Tim Prahl Kevin Lessmiller Man asks for maximum The UWM Union will host the first of six Milwaukee Connector Transit Study public sentence for UWM student meetings Tuesday Feb. 3. The meetings will Phone:(414)229-4578 SHIPPING ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS seek to garner public feedback about "several Fax:(414)229-4579 2200 Kenwood Blvd. Union Box 88 murder p ost@ u wm post.com Suite EG80 UWM P.O. Box 413 transit corridors and vehicle technologies," in­ www.uwmpost.com Milwaukee, Wl 53211 Milwaukee Wl 53201 Eric Tavulares, who strangled and killed his cluding bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcars. girlfriend Lauren Aljubouri last summer, asked The UWM meeting will be held in the Wisconsin a judge for the maximum sentence Friday Jan. Room from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 30. Tavulares acknowledged a history of mental THE UWM POST has a circulation of 10,000 and is distributed on campus and throughout the surrounding communities. The first copy is free, additional copies $.75 each.The UWM Post, Inc. is a registered student organization at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an independent nonstock corporation. All submissions become the property of The UWM Post, Inc. An intoxicated student was issued a citation The Milwaukee Police Department arrested for underage drinking in Sandburg Hall Monday two male suspects last week for a number of The UWM Post is published Mondays in the fall and spring semesters, except Jan. 26, at 10:37 p.m. The student had report­ strong-armed robberies occurring on the East during spring break and exam periods. The UWM Post also publishes once in edly vomited and urinated on himself. Side. Robberies occurred on the 2500 block of late summer. North Maryland Avenue and the 2500 block of The UWM Post is written and edited by students of the University of Wiscon­ A female student reported unwanted con­ North Frederick Avenue. A victim flagged down sin - Milwaukee and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and tact with a stranger in the Union on Wednesday an MPD officer, and the suspects were later content. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is not liable for debts in­ Jan. 28 around 2:30 p.m. A male student that apprehended. curred by the publisher. The UWM Post is not an official publication of UWM. she didn't know approached her, put his arm The UWM Post is a student organization at UWM. around her, hugged her and left the area. A UWM student was stopped off-campus around 1:43 a.m. on Friday Jan. 30 on the 3200 Two Klotsche Center patrons got into an ar­ block of North Cramer Street. The intoxicated The First Amendment gument during a basketball game at around 5 male was cited for underage drinking. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of p.m. Thursday Jan. 29. One man punched an­ religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging other, resulting in an assaultive behavior cita­ the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the tion for the UWM student. people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. UWM sorority to host Project Dance' The UWM Post 3 Funky fundraiser will benefit Children's Hospital is a member of: -U-WIRE El linsff If 1 I m Ittuffii By Marly Fink dents to host events. Frank addition to the d.j. during the www* P w» mw.*®<®m Assistant News Editor came up with the idea because actual competition) to play as her high school in St. Charles, well as having dance entertain­ Organization is underway III. hosted a similar event that ment such as the UWM dance for Project Dance, a 6-hour, turned out to be extremely team or local dance crews. IT'S NOT TOO LATE! non-stop dance marathon successful. The money raised Donations will be asked sponsored by the Gamma there was donated to the for at the door. Community Phi Beta sorority at UW- Special Olympics. members are welcome to at­ You can still add a Milwaukee. The event will ben­ "We wanted to raise money tend the event as viewers and efit the Children's Hospital of for something that would hit are also asked to provide do­ Milwaukee and will be held on home, something close to the nations. According to Frank, Sport and Recreation Saturday April 4 from noon to community," Frank said. they will accept non-monetary 6 p.m. With a registration fee of donations for the hospital as CREDIT course $10, each Project Dance partic­ well, including such items as "We wanted to raise ipant will receive a t-shirt and toys, games and children's EGISTER AT: uwm.edu money for something food and be expected to raise clothing. around $100 through various "The whole point of a dance » click on PAWS « that would hit home, sponsors. marathon where the partici­ something close to the All interested dancers pants can't sit is to show the should attend an informational kids of Children's Hospital that Late starting credit classes community/' meeting on Feb. 2 in Union Rm. we have a small understanding - Emily Frank, event 250 at noon or on Feb. 3 in of what these children are go­ begin the week of 3/23/09. Union Rm. 260 at 5 p.m. ing through," Frank said. organizer The event is considered a She added that "it's a strug­ You can add up to the Greek public event, mean­ gle to make it the whole 6w According to Emily Frank, ing it's hosted by the sorori­ hours, and that's only one day. first day of class. PanHellenic vice president ties and fraternities of UWM, All the money will be going and executive board member including the Gamma Phi Bet towards research for these for Gamma Phi Beta, the lo­ and Kappa Tau sororities and children." MORE INFORMATION: UNIVERSJTYof WISCONSIN cation of the event is yet to U\MILWAUKEE the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Project Dance is open to all 414-227-3123 be announced, but the plan­ A number of the participating students, teachers and faculty ning committee is considering Greeks will also act as "mo­ of UWM. Contact Frank at ee- OR: College of Health Sciences renting through 2040 Lofts in rale captains." 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Four candidates named for UWM athletic director

athletic director is such an im­ Haidet to vacate portant job is due to the impor­ position in July tance of the UWM Athletics de­ partment, said Mamarchev. By Kevin Lessmiller "Athletics provides a great op­ News Editor portunity for UWM to showcase [its] many wonderful talented Given the impending retire­ student athletes," she said. "It ment of UWM Athletic Director also serves as a force to unite the 2 GOOD 2 B TRUE?! Bud Haidet, four candidates campus community by building have been selected as finalists school spirit and helping to raise Considering the lack of parking around campus, and the cost of parking tickets to fill the position. the visibility of the University as and gas. U-PASS makes the bus the best way to get around. It's already paid The four finalists are: students are recruited into aca­ • Vince Sweeney, current se­ demic programs." for and you can use it any time. Just flash your pass every time you board a nior associate athletic direc­ Haidet announced his retire­ Milwaukee County Transit System bus. And if your friends don't have the 411. tor for external relations at ment Sept. 15, 2008, after serv­ UW-Madison ing 20 years as UWM's athletic clue them in and gain instant popularity. • George Koonce Jr., current director. He will officially leave senior associate athletic direc­ the position in July 2009. tor at Marquette University and Haidet was hired by UWM in former Green Bay Packer 1988. He is credited for creating • Paul Schlickmann, execu­ the University's Panther mas­ tive associate director of athlet­ cot, as well as taking baseball ics at Stony Brook University in and women's soccer from club Stony Brook, N.Y. sports to Division I. • Montgomery Porter, associ­ "Bud Haidet has done an out­ can pick your U*PASS up at the Parking & Transit Office area on the ground ate athletic director at Western standing job as UWM's athletic - of the Union Jan. 20th through 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Jan. 23rd from Michigan University director," said Mamarchev. "He UWM Vice Chancellor for has helped raise the quality of a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Jan 26th through Jan 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Student Affairs Helen Mamarchev each of the individual programs said that the athletic director is in his department." ting Jan. 29th, normal business hours apply. one of the most important posi­ But Mamarchev said Haidet's tions on campus. most significant contribution to the University could be his lead­ "[Athletics] also serves ership abilities. "More importantly than any as a force to unite the of the numerous trophies and campus community by championships is the integrity You get added perks and disc omotional that Bud has helped instill into building school spirit our athletics program," she said. partners. But you have to get and helping to raise "He has been an excellent role model for student athletes and the visibility of the coaches and he will be greatly "•"MARCUS"" University" - Helen missed." Each of the four candidates Mamarchev, UWM Vice will meet in front of the campus Chancellor for Student community - one finalist each Monday for the next month. The -•THEATRESm— Affairs schedule is as follows: • Porter -Feb. 2 from 2:15 to "The athletic director position 3:15 p.m. is extremely important at UWM," • Koonce - Feb. 9 from 2:15 said Mamarchev. "The person in to 3:15 p.m. this position is responsible for • Schlickmann - Feb. 23 from overseeing the entire athletics 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. program." • Sweeney - March 2 from Mamarchev said that the new 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. athletic director will be respon­ sible for supervising staff, hir­ :••;;•::..'•? , ... ing coaches, budget manage­ For an in-depth look at ment and "ensuring that our each of the candidates, - student athletes are successful in the classroom." turn to page 9 of Sports Perhaps the reason why the ~

4 February 2,2009 News The UWM Post Union cuts additional $53,000 from 2009-2010 budget

By Marly Fink student involvement in the Assistant News Editor budget process. "As a former student and stu­ Onthe morning of Wednesday dent employee at the union, I Jan. 28, the UW-Milwaukee truly respect and appreciate Student Association's Senate the principles of shared gov­ Finance Committee (SFC) met ernments and student involve­ in the Union Fireside Lounge to ment," Gore said. hear presentations on 2009-2010 According to Gore, 5.5 mil­ non-allocable fee budgets. . lion people utilize the 300,000 Directors of the Union, Norris square-foot Union on a yearly Health Center and Recreational basis. It is one of the largest Sports and Facilities presented campus unions in the country their plans for the upcoming with around 27,000 students year. Union Director Scott Gore visiting the building each day. spoke first, highlighting the fa­ The Union also employs 225 cility's revenue and expenses students and pays them more for the previous year as well than $1 million in salary each as budgeted estimates for this year. Union Director Scott Gore presented the 2009 union budget in the Fireside Lounge Wednesday morning. school year. The original Union was built Post photo by Sam Hogerton The student-led Union Policy in 1956 and was expanded in Board gave its stamp of ap­ 1963, 1972 and 1987 using stu­ building and office upgrades as posed of 11 operating units: Administration expenses are proval to the budget Wednesday dent fees. Today the Union is well as room renovations. Administration, Mechanical at the top, accounting for 34 afternoon, but only after union valued at $90 million, with a "We have a conceptual plan Services, Custodial Services, percent or approximately $2.4 administration agreed to cut replacement value of $180 to do some expansion on the Marketing Services, Client million of the Union's total ex­ $53,000. The budget had failed million. Union, and that expansion plan Services, ReservationsandEvent penses each year. The Union approval twice by the board, Gore noted the possibility of will be presented to the UPB PlanningServices, Programming receives a total of $5.3 million and the university was not ob­ expanding the facility in the fu­ within the next month and to Services, the Recreation Center, in segregated student fees each ligated to get the board's sup­ ture, and also suggested that the SA soon after that," Gore the Adventure Center, the Art year, accounting for 80 percent port, but Union Director Scott project planning is in the works said. Gallery and the Studio Arts and of its total revenue. Gore said he is committed to for the next six years, including The Union budget is com­ Crafts Center.

AROUND THE UW | PLATTEVILLE UWP campus mourns beloved professor

Thomas Lundeen Lecture Hall in his honor. In Some Prizes Include: taught on Platteville 2005, Lundeen was inducted - Coffee Mugs campus for 40 years into the College of Liberal Arts - Free T-Shirt and Education Hall of Fame at UWP. - Ipod Accessories By Andrew Brummer of The Exponent Daus said Lundeen has - Flash Drive and UWM Post Staff been the chauffeur for the - Other Grand Prizes chancellor and his wife for A memorial service was every Homecoming parade. held for former UW-PIatteville According to Daus Lundeen professor Thomas B. Lundeen also served as advisor to the at 10 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 31 Student Senate, Greek organi­ Easy as 1-1-3 at Trinity Episcopal Church zations and homecoming com­ in Platteville. Lundeen, who mittee. In addition, he wrote taught at UW-Platteville for 40 the book "Jubilee! A History years, died in his sleep Jan. 26; of the College of Engineering, v'Register he was 78. The University of Wisconsin- Special Assistant ,to the Platteville, 1908-1983." Chancellor Barb Daus said "Dr. Thomas Lundeen was Lundeen was a faculty fa­ a true pioneer and epitomized vf Attend Events vorite of many alumni, and this university's values," Chancellor David Markee said Markee said. "His involvement Lundeen had a tremendous im­ with UW-PIatteville spanned 50 ^TRecieve Prizes pact on students' lives. years. He is frequently cited by According to his obituary, alumni as a 'favorite faculty Lundeen retired in 1999 after member' who had a tremen­ 40 years as a faculty member dous impact on their careers Register to participate at at UWP. In 2003, the Doudna as students and graduates. We "Little Theatre" where Lundeen have appreciated Dr. Lundeen's www.uwmpassport.uwiti.edu often lectured, was renamed involvement and support and the Thomas B. Lundeen we will miss him." mmmmmmmmmmmm

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By Caitlin Penzey Moog PANTHERS COLLEGE HOOPS Special to The Post BIG TEN NETWORK Governor Jim Doyle's State of the State 10 TV'S 9 FT. PROJECTION TV Address, given Wednesday Jan. 28, focused on Wisconsin's struggling economy including a siz­ YOUR PANTHER SPORTS BAR able state budget deficit. Doyle said the latest budget deficit estimate was $5.4 billion. "That figure, unfortunately, is going to grow $1 HAPPY HOUR with the latest data," he said. A day after the speech, Doyle put the budget deficit estimate at DAILY 3-9 $5.7-$5.8billion. VOTED BEST HAPPY. HOUR '05, '06, '07! "The state of the State, like the state of the SATURDAY N00N-9PM SUNDAY NOON - CLOSE Union, is tough," Doyle said. "But the state of $1 DOMESTIC PINTS AND RAIL DRINKS our character and the state of our resolve is even tougher." $1 Taps and Rail Cocktails "I need every one of you to be involved 12-CLOSE and committed to moving this state Domestic Taps forward." - Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle $2 ANY TAP Governor Jim Doyle delivering the 2009 State of the 9 TO CLOSE-14 T Doyle outlined plans and policies to see State address last week at the Capitol in Madison. $2 CALL COCKTAI Wisconsin through the economic downturn that Wisconsin is currently facing a budget gap that had has led to a 5.8 percent unemployment rate in been estimated at $5.4 billion, or 17 percent of the the state. biennial budget. That figure is expected to grow These include the creation of the Wisconsin by hundreds of millions of dollars when the Fiscal M Office of Recovery and Reinvestment, which will Bureau puts out its latest data. Photo courtesy/ 9:30 PM -1:30 AM aim to create new jobs and keep people employed Office of the Governor $1 OFF ALL MILLER using federal stimulus funds. "But the stimulus package is not the answer to over the next two years. $10 ANYTA all our problems," Doyle warned. "As hard as the "I am not going to say that education is off-lim­ federal government is working with us, this will its," said Doyle of the upcoming budget cuts. 9 PM-CLOSE be a time of sacrifice." Echoing President Obama, Doyle called on BOTTOMLESS This alludes to the hard decisions Doyle and Wisconsinites to put aside old animosities and MUG NITE the rest of the Wisconsin government face with embrace a bi-partisanship approach to problems Including: Guinne the new budget, which will be unveiled next Harp&l1 other T month and determine the course of the state See DOYLE page 20 9 PM COLLEGE - to $1 SHOTS W/ Cl„ E ID close $3 BOMB SHOTS i SMIRNOm COCKTAILS SAC approves all small ANY FLA

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2311N. MURRAY AVE. • 414-224-7084 By Kevin Lessmiller Rho Sorority Inc. were all for a "Women in Psychology" OPEN MON-FRI 3 PM-CLOSE News Editor approved. conference, where two mem­ SAC's bylaws stipulate that bers of the organization are to SAT & SUN NOON-CLOSE UW-Milwaukee's Senate each small grant request has present original research. Appropriations Committee a cap of $700 and travel re­ Their grant was approved (SAC), a subcommittee of the quests are limited to three for $450, which included air­ _SaLVia 5X - 40X Student Association, held a events. Caps also limit small fare for two members. meeting Thursday Jan. 29, grants to $100 per person for "If we do airfare, we don't DaN K'S ^caLes * (jr-Nders approving all small grant re­ airfare and $25 per person per do ground," said SAC member 824 E. L0Cl?sr Dug outs * De-toX quests and student organiza­ night for lodging. Kyle Duerstein after members tion charters but one. UWM Men's Club Volleyball of Grad Students in Psychology JeWeLr^j * WHipped The first small grant re­ had four requests, one for op­ asked about possible rental car quest, an event for the Guitar erations and three separate funding. -OPEN- Creani CHargers * Organization at UWM, was de­ travel events. The operations Other small grant alloca­ MON-FRI 12-8 ObSceNe airajj oF pipes nied because of a 30-day notice grant was approved at the full tions from the Jan. 29 meeting for contracts. The event was cap amount of $700. include: tsar 12-7 * i"N 12-6 *** scheduled for Feb. 23. Since The first travel grant re­ • $700 for a Conservative the SAC meeting was Jan. 29, quest, for the Hoosier-Illini Union event on global the Guitar Organization didn't Classic tournament, was warming provide enough notice for the granted $636. The next two • $700 for a Wrestling Club event. travel grant requests, for the NCC Conference Meet event Hawkeye Spring Class and • $389 for two Trafficking SAC's bylaws stipulate the NCCS National Volleyball Ends with Action film screen­ Voted Best Open Mic Championships, were both ap­ ing events; $310 for "Stolen that each small grant proved at $700. Childhoods" and $79 for "Sex request has a cap of $700 "It's the end of the year Slaves" In all of Milwaukee - Now 2 years in a row! and limit travel requests tournament, and this basi­ • $150 for Women's Club cally shows where we stack Volleyball registration fee for to three events. up against other teams," the Marquette Tournament said a representative from • $338 for Delta Sigma Pi Grab your SAC began the meeting the Men's Club Volleyball of operations by passing three student the NCCS National Volleyball Prior to adjournment, instrument org charters; the Chinese Championships. He noted that SAC members agreed to and come play! Students Dancing Club, the the team is currently ranked hold bi-weekly meetings on School of Information Studies ninth in the nation. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The Undergraduate Student The UWM Association of meeting was adjourned shortly Mondays at 9PM - 1216 E Brady St. Organization and the Eta Zeta Grad Students in Psychology after 9:15, lasting almost 50 Chapter of Sigma Gamma made one travel grant request minutes. 6 February 2, 2009 News The UWM Post

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PANTHERS That's when the three-point being at home, being from Continued from page 1 shooting finally came to life. Milwaukee. I really can't put After two long-range shots words to it. I'm just happy." by Tone Boyle sandwiched a Nearly overshadowed by tributed to their victory three UIC free-throw the score was James' big shot was fresh­ nights earlier were seemingly just 57-62 with 55 seconds left. man Tony Meier's perfor­ nowhere to be found. Add another shot from down­ mance. The first-year forward After the half it became town by Tony Meier (and six from Wildwood, Mo. garnered clear that whatever he said in missed free-throws in a row by a team-leading 17 points and the locker room over the break Flames guard Kris Harris) and 16 rebounds. Both were also had woken these young men Milwaukee had the ball just career-highs. up. They opened the second down by two with six seconds The Panthers are now 9-3 half with a 10-2 run, and from to play. in conference and 14-8 over­ there it seemed impossible to Cue Deion James. all. Next up for Milwaukee is whittle UIC's lead down fur­ "Wow. I'm just so proud we a three-game road trip, start­ ther than eight. In fact, the were able to just hang in there. ing at archrival Green Bay on Flames held a 10-point advan­ It wasn't perfect, but the guys Saturday. tage with just 1:27 remaining just kept fighting," Jeter said. in the contest. "I'm especially proud of Deion

Sophomore forward Anthony Hill lays up to contribute to the Panthers' 72-58 win over Loyola Wednesday night. Post photo by Jared Guess Track finishes well at Wisconsin

By Tim Prahl The senior from Dominican By Jesse Tiedt Milwaukee had a nice posted a time of 3:52.04 while Assistant Sports Editor High School usually brings a Special to the Post day from freshman Jake taking first. little something extra when Whitewater who placed 4th in Other Panther that finished Coming off a trip to Indiana he returns to his old stomping The UW-Milwaukee Panthers the long jump with a jump of top 5 were Reigna Pierce in the that saw the entire UW- grounds. The fact that UWM was men and women track teams 22-2 1/2, and 5th place in tri­ long jump where she took 2nd Milwaukee men's basketball able to hold him to 12 points had their second meet of the ple jump with a jump of 45-1. with a jump of 17-11 1/2, and team struggle mightily from (which led his team), reflects week on Friday and Saturday at Freshman Ben Crogan scored freshman Ashlee Mongoven the field, the Panthers really what head coach Rob Jeter was the Wisconsin Elite Invite. 4,676 points good for second took 5th with a 16-7. needed to rebound from that to emphasizing this week in prac­ The men were paced by a most in school history, and Junior Stef Ross placed stay in the hunt for the Horizon tice: defense. group of runners that took placed 3rd in the heptathlon. fourth in the 60m with a time League crown. "We just wanted to come out four of the top six places in the Senior Adam Podd preformed of 7.96, just ahead of 6th place That's exactly what they tonight and play with a lot more 400-meter dash. Junior Tyler well in pole vault clearing 15-1 freshman Katie Duchow who did. passion and a lot more effort," Bucholz placed second and ju­ and placed seventh, also plac­ ran a 8.06. Junior Jamie Woods Posting a school record of Jeter said after the game. "It's nior Isaiah Adams placed third ing sixth all-time is school placed third the in the shot put 59 rebounds, 34 of the offen­ a game, and it should be fun, with times of 49.11 and 49.60, history. with a throw of 41-5. sive variety, UWM was able once and it should be played with while sophomore Cory Yttre On the women's side, ju­ Junior Emily Budde took again to beat Loyola University high spirits. We just wanted to took 5th with a 50.44 and soph­ nior Kelsey Conrad posted two seventh in the pentathlon and by 14, this time by a score of get back to playing that type of omore Jared Foerch finished wins in the 400m and 4x400 scored a career best 3,196 72-58. basketball." 6th with a time of 50.74. The relay. Conrad won the 400m points which places her third That effort was evident right only first-place finish for the with a time of 57.00, and 4by4 in school history. Budde also "We just wanted to from the opening tip, especially men came from their 4x400 re­ teammate sophomore Angie had a personal best in the 60m come out tonight and by Avery Smith. lay team consisting of senior Kaufmann placed 4th in the hurdles with a time of 9.15. The senior guard led the Patrick Casey, juniors Bucholz 400m with a 59.12. Conrad Both men and women re­ play with a lot more team in points (17), rebounds and Adams and freshman Zach and Kaufmann were joined turn to the track at the Mayo passion and a lot more (13) and assists (6), which was Sharkey-Ketner. They combine by freshmen Erika Hanson Invitational Feb. 7 in South the closest anyone has come to to run a time of 3:19.64. and Shelby Schaal. The team Bend, Ind. effort. It's a game, and a triple-double in a Panther uni­ it should be fun, and it form in quite some time. "Coach got us prepared. We should be played with just wanted to come out and be Congratulations to Danielle Wenger of the high spirits/' aggressive and be the aggres­ sor right out the gates," Smith women's swimming and diving team, who won - Head Coach Rob Jeter said. Horizon League Player of the Week honors for "The reality is we were still breaking a school and conference record in the Loyola guard and Milwaukee one of the top teams in the 1000 freestyle (10:14.43) last Friday. She also native J.R. Blount summed it Horizon League after this week­ won the 400 medley relay, following that up with up best when he said, "It's very end. We couldn't get down on demoralizing. They had more ourselves because we had two victories in the 200 backstroke and 1000 free at total rebounds than we did games at home. We just wanted Western Illinois the next day. points. You're not going to win to come out and play hard and any game like that. That's just pathetic." See BASKETBALL page 10 8 February 2, 2009 The UWM Post

Where help is needed Will he or won't he? Packer fans play the make a tough decision for his future. Switch to 3-4 requires Kampman will probably fill a linebacker role, waiting game with We wait as the Packers are leaving one of two defensive end spots open Aaron Rodgers forced to put their offseason changes as Cullen Jenkins seems to have the ideal body plans on hold while their start­ type to play end in a 3-4. ing quarterback selfishly weighs By Ken Ryan Plus, there are questions regarding whether By Brett Winkler the pros and cons of returning Staff Writer the team currently has a player on the roster ca­ Staff Writer for a fifth season. We wait as pable of playing the all-important nose-guard we once did for Rodgers' prede­ After a disappointing 6-10 season, the Green spot. Ryan Pickett has been dependable and After a dis- cessor, though we've certainly Bay Packers have since begun making the nec­ then some, but he's aging. Johnny Jolly may be ap pointing never waited this long for an essary corrections so that it doesn't happen a bit undersized and in fact may be considered 6-10 season, answer. again. to go outside and play end. Packer fans Many say it's time for No. Defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and al­ • With the ninth overall pick in the draft, have plenty 12 to say goodbye. Despite his most all of the defensive assistants were shown Thompson and the Packers may want to go of questions team's poor record in 2008, the door after the unit failed to stop the run for nose tackle B.J. Raji to shore up the de­ about their beloved team. How many feel that Rodgers no lon­ consistently, as well as field a non-existent fensive line. And forget about signing Albert will the defense adapt to Dom ger needs to prove himself to pass rush that led to many late-game collapses, Haynesworth away from Tennessee or scooping Capers' 3-4 scheme? Will they the league. His 93.8 quarter­ which were a primary reason the team went 0-7 in on Julius Peppers from Carolina. Haynesworth re-sign free agent offensive back rating was among the best in games decided by four points or less. isn't leaving Nashville, and Peppers is too in­ tackle Mark Tauscher? Will John in the NFL, and he's proven that consistent to warrant the ridiculous price tag Kuhn break the single-season he can perform on a consistent he will command. rushing record in 2009? basis against the best in the Plus, there are questions regarding More questions loom when it comes to line­ No question, however, looms world. whether the team currently has backer. Kampman will likely be one of two on larger than one Green Bay fans More importantly, he's proven a player on the roster capable of the outside, while Brady Poppinga and Brandon have faced for nearly a decade: his toughness, playing through Chillar will likely wage a battle for the other what does the future hold for pain like no other quarterback playing the all-important nose- linebacker spot. On the inside, A.J. Hawk and the team's starting quarter­ before him and capturing the guard spot. Ryan Pickett has been Nick Barnett have an inside beat on the starting back? More specifically, will hearts of millions in the pro­ nods, with Desmond Bishop looming. Aaron Rodgers, after four years cess. Rodgers should feel secure dependable and then some, but Brian Orakpo of Texas may be a solid fit in Green Bay, end a remark­ in the knowledge that he played he's aging. Johnny Jolly may be a on the outside as an elite pass rusher. Rey able 16-game consecutive start to the best of his abilities and Maualuga of USC may be someone Thompson streak and call it quits? played the game just like you or bit undersized and in fact may be looks at to select and place on the inside. In I would have played it. considered to go outside and play free agency, Bart Scott and Terrell Suggs, both No question, however, Just like a little kid out there, of Baltimore, may be good fits, but they might just having fun. end. not leave the Ravens. looms larger than Others, however, argue that With the switch to a 3-4 and theoretically one Green Bay fans Rodgers shouldn't ride off into Out with Sanders and his vanilla 4-3 scheme more blitzing, the secondary will have to tran­ the waves of the Pacific Ocean and in with Dom Capers, a proven veteran di­ sition from almost exclusive man coverage to have faced for nearly on his surfboard just yet, con­ rector of 3-4 pressure schemes. Capers' plan playing zone in base defense. This may affect a decade: what does sidering that he still has the tal­ brings immediate questions to the forefront, the future of 34-year-old cornerback Al Harris, ent to play at a high level in namely where workhorse defensive end Aaron who struggles in zone. Thompson may con­ the future hold for the NFL. Rodgers, who threw Kampman fits in. Kampman has posted 39 sider Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins the team's starting for 4,038 yards and 28 touch­ at pick nine. downs last season, believes he sacks over the past three seasons but at 265 quarterback? pounds is too undersized to play the end spot Changing to a 3-4 requires tough decisions can still play, but will he be able in a 3-4. in personnel. Interesting moves are to be made to endure the hardships of yet Capers and Coach Mike McCarthy note that at 1265 Lombardi Ave. Not surprisingly, Rodgers has another season? Will he be able yet to address the elephant in to remain mentally focused the room. Even the local media throughout the season, or will is ignoring what is potentially the film sessions and mini- this off season's biggest story. camps simply bore him? In fact, the question hasn't even Whatever the case, the been asked of Rodgers since the Packers should accommodate Packers closed out the season his every need and wait for his on Dec. 28. decision, even at the expense And so we wait. We wait, of the team. It's the least they as we've waited in years past, could do. As for us, all we can e Neighborhood Housi for the Packers' signal caller to do is wait. O r T J /—N f—N- s\~ \ ( ) /\ ^v I (-"*s /*~*i /"j f"**- t~ cr aordially invito you to off end ffre... of the ^ s COAST Q Kick: Off Event * Tf J jSJfcfr£JCff,r\/r 1 Ot Men's basketball pulled down 59 re­ bounds in a 72-58 victory over Loyola on Wednesday. The 59 boards are a Division I school record and out- rebounded the Ramblers 34-2 on the offensive glass.

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GEORGE KOONCE PAUL SCHLICKMANN Current School: Current School: Stony Marquette University Brook University Position: Senior Position: Executive Associate Athletic Associate Director of Director Athletics Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Fundraising, Community Hiring coaches, Facility Relations, Student MONTGOMERY PORTER Operations, Event Welfare Current School: Western Michigan Management, schedul­ Noteworthy: Pursuing University ing and managing the Ph.D. in Sports Position: Associate Athletic Director of budget Administration. Played Business Operations Noteworthy: Worked for some team called the Responsbilities: Operating Budget, at Yale University with "Packers" Finances, Human Resources, Public By John Parker former UWM men's soc­ Relations, Fundraising Staff Writer cer head coach Brian Noteworthy: Also does color com­ Tompkins. Post Staff George Koonce is a finalist for the Athletic Director po­ mentary for Western Michigan's radio sition at UW-Milwaukee, the school announced Monday. broadcasts Paul Schlickmann came to Stony Brook University from Koonce, a former member of the Green Bay Packers, currently Yale, where he spent 10 years, ending as Executive Associate serves as the Senior Associate Athletic Director at Marquette By John Parker Director of Athletics. Schlickmann, more than the other University. Staff Writer candidates, has spent much of his career all over the place Wisconsin residents most likely remember Koonce for his within athletics. He has had his hand in all operations ex­ athletic prowess; he was a starting linebacker for the Green If there is one word to describe ternal and internal. Bay Packers during their highly successful run in the 1990s, Montgomery Porter's candidacy, it's ex­ One of the things that Schlickmann might have an upper which included a Super Bowl victory. However, while many perience. Porter has done everything hand in is his management of the budget at Stony Brook. Packer fans might disagree, helping to bring the Lombardi on his way up the ladder, from being The Seawolves have an operating budget of $14.5 mil­ Trophy to Green Bay is nowhere near the top of the list of a student manager at the University of lion, roughly five million more than Milwaukee. This would Koonce's qualifications for the Athletic Director position. Iowa to managing various departments come in handy given the debt with which our department After retiring from the National Football League, Koonce at Lamar University, to his current po­ of Athletics is currently dealing. had a brief stint as an intern with the Detroit Lions before sition, the uncommon combination of His experience in building facilities is also a point of returning to his alma mater, East Carolina University, where Associate Athletic Director and color interest for Panther fans. Schlickmann has been the point- he worked as a special assistant to the Athletic Director from Commentator at Western Michigan man in renovating their football stadium, offices and other 2003 to 2006. During his time at East Carolina, he helped to University. projects at Stony Brook as well as building an all-new aca­ raise $1 million for the school's basketball program and $5 Porter began his career as a student demic learning center. This is arguably one of the biggest million for a new practice facility for the football team. He was manager with the University of Iowa's challenges facing Milwaukee as track and field, baseball, also part of a four-person committee that hired head football football team. There, he assisted the tennis and other sports need permanent facilities. coach Skip Holtz, who helped lead the team to the Conference defensive backneld coach with on-field The Athletic Village, a grouping of sports facilities that U.S.A. championship game in 2008. activities. He later moved on to an in­ would take care of these sports as well as soccer, men's Koonce returned to the Packers in 2006 as the team's ternship with the school's athletic de­ basketball and possibly football, is a big project that Director of Player Development. His primary role was to make partment in 1989. Schlickmann would have the expertise to run. sure that players pursued further opportunities for growth in Upon graduation, he was given a What we can be sure of is that Schlickmann is a very qual­ their everyday lives for when their playing careers ended. full-time job by the school. During his ified candidate and has the capabilities to run Milwaukee's In 2007, he left the Packers for Marquette University, where time at Iowa, he worked with several athletic department for the foreseeable future. His ability he is currently employed as the Senior Associate Athletic departments. He worked for the foot­ to fundraise isn't as prominent as it is with other candi­ Director. His primary role at Marquette is fundraising, though ball department, where he assisted the dates, which begs one to ask the question if he will be able he also acts as the Sports Administrator for the women's soc­ football administrator and oversaw the to take care of this. cer team. annual coaches' clinic, where he found sponsors for the clinic. He helped the recruiting coordinator to schedule and prepare official recruiting visits. In ad­ By Mitch Gallagher letic director who can do it all, market the dition to assisting with the football de­ Staff Writer ' teams, raise funds, gather support and partment, he worked with the athletic interest, tap untapped resources and in­ ticket office, helping with everything Sweeney graduated from UW-Madison crease ticket sales. Sweeney has done all from data entry to formulating budgets in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree that and more. He's created and used mar­ and helping with customer relations. in journalism and mass communica­ keting plans for men's and women's ath­ Porter moved on from his alma ma­ tion. After graduation he worked for the letics as well as supervised fundraising, ter to Lamar University, where he was Madison Press Connection as a sports edi­ ticket sales and trademark licensing. hired as the Assistant Athletic Business tor for one year before becoming a sports Three years after accomplishing Manager/Ticket Manager in December reporter for the Milwaukee Journal. Two all that he was promoted to Associate of 1991 before working his way up to be­ years later he took a job at the Milwaukee Athletic Director of External Relations, coming the Assistant Athletic Director Sentinel as a sports reporter/assistant where he managed all marketing, promo­ for Business/Operations by 1995. This sports editor. tions, ticketing, fundraising and develop­ required him to prepare and oversee In 1984, he moved back to Madison ment, special events, public relations and the entire athletic department's annual where he was the sports and feature edi­ communications activities for the ath­ budget, provide the Athletic Director tor for the Capital Times. He spent five letic program. He has also been serving and Coaches with budget reports, pre­ years at the Capital Times before tak­ as a department liaison with the chancel­ pare year-end financial reports, serve ing a job as assistant sports editor for lor's office, UW Athletic Board, Wisconsin as the liaison to University Finance the Los Angeles Times. His job in Los Alumni Association, UW Foundation and Office personnel, among other jobs. He Angeles only lasted one year because in the National W Club. was named to the same position by his 1990 he became the Director of Licensing So what does all this mean for Panther current employer, Western Michigan VINCE SWEENEY at UW-Madison. athletics? It means Sweeney has all the University, in November of 1995. Sweeney was instrumental in helping requirements Milwaukee needs in order In 1999, he was promoted to his Current School: UW-Madison that athletic department go from one of to get out of debt, spread interest, gain current position, Associate Athletic Position: Senior Associate Athletic the worst, most debt-ridden operations support and fundraise. Director. He currently determines long- Director for External Relations in the country to one of the most suc­ Sweeney's experience in relations range goals for the department, assists Responsibilities: Manage cessful you'll find. Since 1994 he's been would undoubtedly help tap a largely in public relations and fundraising for Marketing, Promotions, Ticketing, the Associate Athletic Director with an untapped alumni base. With more than several athletic facilities, oversees the Fundraising and Development, emphasis In external relations. Sweeney 100,000 UW-Milwaukee alumni out there football, men's hockey, women's gym­ Special Events, Public Relations and started at Madison in 1990 and since and many of them not writing checks in nastics, and men's and women's soccer Communications has worked under some of the most suc­ support of the Panthers, it is a very im­ programs and oversees business opera­ Noteworthy: Came to UW-Madison cessful people in the business, includ­ portant aspect to take advantage of. tions and ticket operations. from a career as a journalist, as well ing Donna Shalala, Pat Richter and Barry as a published author and a public Alvarez. speaker. What the Panthers need most is an ath­ 10 February 2,2009 The UWM Post

BASKETBALL things that sum the game up," Jeter said. Continued from page 7 The Panthers certainly had plenty of that against the Ramblers. Some nota­ show the fans that we're still here." bles from the game include Tone Boyle, After Wednesday night, there is no Ricky Franklin and James Eayrs all post­ question this team is still putting forth ing double-digits in the scoring column plenty of effort. with 15, 13 and 10 respectively. In ad­ One perfect example of that is the dition, Milwaukee had 34 offensive re­ emergence of JuCo transfer Burleigh bounds (also a school record) compared Porte. Porte had two huge blocks to to Loyola's two. spark a 7-0 run just before the end of If that's not an example of rebound­ the first half. ing, well, I don't know what is. "Energy and effort, I think, are the

What's On Tap Thursday | Women's Basketball vs. Cleveland State at the Klotsche Center, 7 p.m. Traci Edwards will attempt to lead the Panthers to victory over the Vikings, who defeated the Panthers in January.

Saturday | Women's Basketball vs. Youngstown State at the Klotsche Center, 7 p.m. Youngstown will be looking to avenge a loss to Milwaukee from the Panthers' Ohio trip last month.

Swimming at Green Bay at 3 p.m. The Panthers began to chip away at Green Bay's dominance in the pools last season. Milwaukee has a huge opportunity to overtake the Phoenix at this meet.

Track and Field will take part in the Mayo Invitational in South Bend, Ind. Hosted by Notre Dame. The Panthers look to hit their stride heading into conference play.

Men's Basketball vs. Green Bay at the Resch Center in Green Bay, 7 p.m. It took overtime for the Phoenix to dispatch the Panthers on ESPNU in Milwaukee on Jan. 9. Milwaukee looks to even the score with the Phoenix in a game that will have serious implications on the conference race for a bye to the semifinals.

Saturday & Sunday | Tennis will take on South Dakota State and then Northern Iowa at UNI's campus. Coach Matt McCaskill's crew hopes to improve their non-conference record and prepare for the tough Horizon League.

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By Danielle Stevens sister Alex (Arielle Staff Writer Kebbel) in hating on their new and Stock horror films have wicked stepmother long been a cliche, and Rachel (Elizabeth "The Uninvited" steals gim­ Banks), who just micks from "Rosemary's so happens to have Baby," "The Sixth Sense," "The Grudge," been their invalid "Amityville Horror" and maybe every mother's nurse. scary movie ever made. The girls, through The film, a remake of the 2003 Korean a series of hallu­ horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters," is di­ cinations, night­ rected by the Guard brothers, not to be mares and Google any time soon mistaken for the Coen searches, come to brothers. believe that Rachel was responsible for With nothing new to offer the slaying of their the genre or viewers, "The mother. Strathairn and Banks Uninvited" uses every tired probably gave great perfor­ Photo by Kimberly French/Dreamworks Pictures trick and old gimmick in the mances, but this film's radar doesn't even pick them up. Browning and With nothing new to offer the genre or trouble starting? Blood trails? I could horror handbook. Kebbel are both physically attractive viewers, "The Uninvited" uses every go on, because this film has it all and and prominently displayed in bikinis tired trick and old gimmick in the hor­ then some. In addition to the played-out The plot line is pretty straightfor­ and revealing sundresses throughout ror handbook. How many times can we plot devices, the film itself is brushed ward and predictable. Despite the fact the movie, obviously an attempt to en­ see contorted, pale, slimy, bloody bod­ in the very broadest of strokes. Anyone that she's having disturbing dreams, tertain the adolescent male crowd that ies or ghostly children creeping along older than the age of seven could pick Anna (Emily Browning) is dispatched frequents this type of film. The film the floor? How many times can we see out the next victim. It's like an episode from a mental hospital where she was even gives us a few spectacular lake someone going to investigate ominous of "Goosebumps" with slightly creepier treated for the trauma of her moth­ shots, though they cut before they gain noises, alone? Music swelling as a door visuals. The Guard brothers look for er's death in a house fire. Her father any originality. is slowly opened, only to be silenced redemption with a surprise ending, but (David Strathairn) brings her back.to The most problematic aspect of the when it's found to be nothing? People it's too late, not to mention too lame. their lakeside home where she joins her film is its magnetism toward the cliched. reaching into dark places? Cars having

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By Alex Rewey family puts him to work for the his generation. fringe Editor old man. When the Lor family Thankfully, his subtle trans­ is harassed by the local Hmong formation from the neighbor­ Even after decades gang in reprisal, Kowalski re­ hood fossil through his increas­ in front of and be­ luctantly intervenes as an un­ ing relations with the very tra­ hind the camera, conventional neighborhood ditional Lor family never quite there's something unmistak­ hero. ventures into "Hands Across ably intimidating about Clint The film is penned by America." Kowalski is as stub­ Eastwood's gruff demeanor. Minnesota native Nick Schenk, bornly old-fashioned and Yet, there's a humbling confi­ who became increasingly in­ quaintly obsolete at heart as dence in both the acclaimed terested in the plight of Hmong his beloved muscle car. star's acting as well as his un­ immigrants in the Midwest, Unfortunately, the som­ rivaled directing. While the particularly their traditions' berly powerful moments of his latter skill drew critical ac­ place in U.S. society. performance are periodically claim in 2008's "Changeling," Under Eastwood's previ­ tripped up by unnecessary ex­ Eastwood isn't quite ready to ously Oscar-winning direction, position. As an actor, Eastwood hang up his acting guns just "Gran Torino," though stylisti­ has long since perfected con­ yet, as evidenced by his latest cally flawed on occasion, side­ veying complex emotions with work, "Gran Torino." steps the many cliches of sim- a single, hardened gaze. This intensity is often lost through Under Eastwood's previously Oscar-winning his character's occasional nar­ ration of his mental state. direction, "Gran Torino," though stylistically At 78, Eastwood seems an flawed on occasion, sidesteps the many cliches of unlikely stand-in for the neigh­ borhood Charles Bronson, but similar angry-white-man films like "Falling Down" for the most part delivers a ft) / and "Death Wish," to deliver a distinctly modern formidable performance on par with much of his career. commentary on both race and generational divides. Yet perhaps where the film Ie shines the most is its unparal­ . i)ra n Eastwood stars as Korean ilar angry white-man- films leled view into Hmong cultural War veteran Walt Kowalski, a like "Falling Down" and "Death traditions. crotchety bigot living widowed Wish," to deliver a distinctly As intolerant and uncouth in a post-white flight Michigan modern commentary on both as Eastwood's character ap­ town. Cantankerous and in­ race and generational divides. pears onscreen, as a directorz different toward his family, Purposefully employing he delivers a surprising sensi­ Kowalski's McCarthy-era vi­ first-time Hmong actors Bee tivity and openness toward a sion of the world has become Vang and Ahney Her to lend people seldom acknowledged increasingly challenged. A the film a rare honesty for the onscreen and even more rarely stranger on his own street, the genre, the film occasionally explored. engrained racist is challenged suffers from acting flubs and "Gran Torino" may not be 6t00, '00 and S:00 p.m. by a newly arrived Hmong fam­ stilted dialogue. the lean machine of its name­ t cbi ti-ii v U atui I i ily next door. Kowalski's bigoted views of­ sake, yet Eastwood's vintage After the neighbor's son ten transcend the shock value technique and hardened clas­ TaO is caught trying to steal of the epithets to illustrate an sicism make it a memorable Kowalski's prized '72 Gran authentically deep-seated prej­ ride nonetheless. Torino in a gang initiation, his udice characteristic of much of Call C4H) 278 2728 or visit vvwAvvmpnuciiu tor tickets,

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By Darin Kwilinski gain. This in turn leads Assistant fringe Editor to gaining levels to un­ lock even more combos. jjf n "Afro Samuari" is noth- The game wants you to SHfl| ing new. It doesn't challenge keep playing, so it's all ^ » the beat 'em up, hack n'slash, automatic; the next set point A to point B genre. It doesn't re­ of combos is unlocked invent combos, gameplay or offer any for you while you cut challenging puzzles. But it's not trying down enemies. to. Rather, "Afro Samurai" excels in a few The last tool at Afro's select gameplay departments, making it disposal is "focus mode, a blast to cut enemies in half for hours which allows Afro to power without becoming bored. up an attack and chop off any The game focuses on Afro and his number of bodily parts, depend­ Screenshot courtesy Namco Bandai Games quest for revenge against Justice, who ing on his enemy's position. After you get also fight topless ninja women. It should well. took the No.l headband by killing Afro's the hang of it, it becomes super-satisfy­ be crude, but it's not. It's refreshing to Boss battles require strategy and father. After years of training, Afro ac­ ing to start a three-on-one battle, deplete play a game catered toward adults. thinking, as charging straight in will quired the No.2 headband. Since only the health of the opposition and enter fo­ However, there are some frustrating get you killed. The game rewards you No.2 can challenge number one, Afro cus mode to chop them all in half. elements. The camera is slow to react for learning combos, but is accessible needs to constantly defend himself, The graphics are nice, but nothing to to your position and can often get you enough for onlookers to have a try with leading to a life of non-stop battle and exactly write home about. However, ev­ killed in the platforming sections of the some button-mashing. suffering. erything else about "Afro Samurai" is of game. In fact, sometimes you'll be doing Although "Afro Samurai" doesn't bring Non-stop battle may be an understate­ the highest quality in terms of produc­ just as much battling with the camera as anything new to the table, it takes an al­ ment. Afro is nearly always swinging his tion. The music, produced by the Wu- you do with the bad guys. ready polished formula and shines it up sword at some poor soul unfortunate Tang Clan's RZA, is top notch. Lastly, the game likes to prompt you just enough to be fresh. The adult theme enough to get in his way. He has weak and The voice acting, led by Samuel L. on where to go, or where enemies are is taken to new heights with Ninja Ninja strong sword attacks, kicks, throws and Jackson as Afro and his imaginary, over- coming from, which includes splitting throwing around cuss words like candy parries at his disposal. Players need to the-top alter ego Ninja Ninja, is nothing the screen. This leads to slowdown in at a parade, and the presentation is top- utilize all of these in order to survive the short of stellar. the game, which really shouldn't happen notch. It's worthy of a rental if you are onslaught of bodies thrown your way. Did I mention the swearing and gore? in a cell-shaded game on PS3. unsure, but if you enjoy the anime series The combo system is deep enough This game is very, very adults only. They are all minor problems, but on which it is based, it's a solid title to to keep "you interested, and the better F-bombsare dropped constantly, limbs annoying enough to get mentioned. purchase. Just don't expect much replay you get at it, the more experience you and blood fly in all directions, and you Everything else however, is done very value. A change you can stick to

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[or] a $5,000 or not, can listen to 88.9 Radio .almost immediately blamed cash bonus for every working Milwaukee, but only through George W. Bush for the eco­ its citizens to contribute After a cer­ American." donations can the station sur­ nomic crash, but after hear­ money, join the Armed tain point, We are not optimistic that vive. This is what is known as ing President Obama's inaugu­ * large numbers the $825 billion plan will per­ the public goods dilemma. For ral address I realized that the Forces or volunteer begin to sound meaningless. form much better than the the good to exist people need "blame game" would get us no­ with established For instance, most people prob­ bailout. Some of the key parts to contribute; but those who do where. During his speech the ably can't visualize the differ­ of the plan include construct­ not contribute still have access president said, "For as much organizations. ence between 700 million and ing 3,000 miles of new electric to the good. as government can do and 700 billion. And just when the lines, updating public buildings As Americans, we reap the must do, it is ultimately the If that day were to come, American people were getting to make them more energy-ef­ benefits of liberty, freedom, faith and determination of the we would have to look inside accustomed to the large and ficient (saving an estimated $2 education, opportunity, secu­ American people upon which ourselves and ask "What did I comparatively random num­ billion annually), making 2.5 rity and much more. However, this nation relies." do help?" ber "700 billion," Obama be­ million working class homes not everyone contributes to This nation's success does Obama reminds us that gan pushing for an $825 billion more energy efficient, and ren­ making these civil liberties not simply rely on its citizens "there is nothing so satisfying stimulus package, anticipating ovating 10,000 schools. possible. Does every person to contribute money, join the to the spirit, so defining of our that the bailout would fail to res­ So let's recap. We're go­ who listens to Radio Milwaukee Armed Forces, or volunteer character, than giving our all to cue the economy. ing to revive our economy by have an obligation to donate? with established organiza­ a difficult task." He goes on to Our new president urged that building electric poles, chang­ Does every American have an tions. This nation relies on its say that "this is the price and unless swift action is taken, ing the light bulbs in public obligation to contribute? Yes, citizens' selflessness, empa­ the promise of citizenship." "Our economy could fall $1 tril­ buildings, making 2.1 percent we do. Radio Milwaukee does thy and a willingness to help These are words to carefully lion short of its full capacity." of America's homes more effi­ not ask its listeners to make a neighbor, friend or family consider. If we cannot answer Unfortunately, our economy is cient, and renovating eight per­ huge contributions. They ask member in a time of need as that ever-elusive question, the already operating far below a cent of America's schools? All for anything that is within one's Obama stated in his speech. call to contribute to the bet­ trillion dollars short of its ca­ this seems like beating around means. I am not saying that ev­ There are people out there terment of our society, then pacity. In fact, Goldman Sachs the bush to me. The real con­ eryone should up and join the waiting anxiously for Obama we should bear some of the alone is predicted to lose around cern should be giving jobs to Armed Forces, but we should to fail. There are people out responsibility for our nation's $1.1 trillion before the economy the unemployed. Nothing is go- do whatever is in our means there who hold underlying shortcomings. turns around. According to ingto work if the unemployment Okun's law, every percentage of rate keeps increasing. unemployment reduces the po­ The plan will also provide tential GDP by 2.5 percent. The $2,500 for four million college unemployment rate is currently students and protect eight mil­ Back into the swing of things around 7.2 percent, meaning lion Americans in danger of the GDP is at the very least 18 losing health insurance. These percent lower than its capac­ measures are insubstantial con­ Positive attitude makes all the difference ity. The GDP is currently around sidering America is ripe for free $14.58 trillion, 18 percent of college education and universal By Lia Manning to go to the UWM Bookstore I wandered around searching which equals $2.62 trillion. health care. Staff Writer (my first of many trips that day) for a spot, I heard someone The president hopes the plan to buy books that a professor say, "You can sit here with me; Even if the stimulus did will create four million jobs over The first words that entered had decided they did not need I'm just reading." We never ex­ the following two years. There my mind as my alarm went off to tell us about prior to the first changed names, but we talked create 4 million jobs- are currently more than 11.1 at 6 a.m. were "I don't want class. To my surprise, the lines about our classes and both fin­ more than 7.1 million million unemployed citizens to go to school today." Winter moved very quickly, all the ca­ ished at the same time. I gave Americans would still be and counting, according to the break had passed too quickly, shiers were incredibly helpful her my thanks; she shook it off New York Times. Let's suppose and I shuffled out of my warm, and no one in line was rude or as if she had done nothing. unemployed. that the stimulus did create cozy bed a few hours earlier impatient (to the best of my Later during the day one of four million jobs - more than than was my norm. After get­ knowledge). my professors declared her Obama has made it clear 7.1 million Americans would ting dressed and packing up faith during class. She was that he intends to use the sec­ still be unemployed. We can't my bag I headed for the bus. I, I know that it's stressful very adamant that we could ond half of the $700 billion des­ accept that outcome as any sort like so many others, depend on and busy, but try to find succeed, and our in-class writ­ ignated to bail out failing corpo­ of solution. the trusty 44U Freeway Flyer. ing assignment was much less rations. Anyone with a sense of Human labor-power is bought The bus ride was somber, and the positive things all stressful once she explained it justice would acknowledge that and sold on the market as just I could tell that most everyone around campus. would not be graded. Instead if public money is being used to one more commodity among else in the crammed seats felt she just wanted to get a feel for bail outfailingbusinesses, those millions of others. If that seems like I did. We all wondered how I also needed to eat some­ how we wrote. businesses should become dehumanizing, that's because it break passed so'quickly and thing during that break since I missed my 4:40 bus, but public property, at least to the is. Workers are completely at speculated as to the fate of yet I had forgotten the most im­ there was actually a seat open degree that public money was the mercy of the market. The another busy semester. portant meal of the day that for me on the one that came at used to rescue them. Instead, government can pass legisla­ As we came to our stop, I morning. I looked throughout 5:30, which everyone who rides corporations made off like ban­ tion to try to help create jobs, looked out the window to see the Union, but settled upon the it knows, is a luxury. I went dits, with CEOs of corporations but that only goes so far be­ three young women with huge Terrace Cafe, since they have home tired, but my bus ride being awarded some $1.6 bil­ cause the market's existence smiles on their faces. One re­ a wide selection and it usually home was much better than the lion in bonuses. Offering up an remains unaffected. moved her glove to display the isn't busy. Well, I was wrong ride there had been. I thought additional $350 billion in corpo­ The only economy in which engagement ring on her left on the latter. It seemed that about all the positive things I rate welfare is nothing less than workers can labor with dignity hand, and the others reacted every single person at UWM had seen and experienced in criminal. knowing they aren't the play­ with joyous screams. At that was trying to eat at the same this one day-the day I had ear­ It's impressive to think what things of the market is a demo­ moment, my day started to time. I grabbed an ala carte lier begged to escape from. $700 billion could have been cratically planned economy. A seem okay. item and checked out (again I know that it's stressful and used for. According to Socialist good place to start would be for My classes were paced de­ the lines were long, but moved busy, but try to find the posi­ Alternative, some options in­ the working class to organize cently close together, with one rather quickly). Then, just as tive things all around you this cluded "a check for $53,800 for and demand full-time employ­ vital break in the morning. I had triumphed, I realized semester. All you have to do is each of the 13 million children ment as a constitutional right. During that break I was forced there was no place to sit. As look. Trust me. uwmpost.com Editorial February 2,2009 19

"I was worried that this would be too pretentious, and too French. Fuck it, I'm pretentious and French." - LP Mural ordinance out of line Anti-graffiti task force strives to eradicate urban art

By Leslie that with this ordinance there basically wants Bay View to Peckham would be a way to check these be the next Shorewood," says Editorial Editor murals in order to be sure they Sarah Dolhausen, executive di­ are properly maintained. On the rector of True Skool. Founded Over break surface this seems legitimate. on Milwaukee's Southside, True an interest- The fee is not terribly high, Skool is a nonprofit youth arts W ing thing and, understandably, a business program set up to encourage ^ happened to would have to get permission to young artists to convey their the world of graffiti art here put something up in public view. talents in a positive way. Some in Milwaukee. Aldermen Jim A closer look, however, reveals a individuals included in the Witkowiak and Tony Zielinski ridiculous political agenda con­ program have engaged in ille­ of Districts 12 and 14 respec­ sisting of matter usually found gal graffiti, however Dolhausen tively proposed an ordinance to at the ankles of bulls. says the mission is "redirection, make it illegal to put up a mu­ not punishment." "We work with Riverwest Arts in the Alleys much about, Alderman Zielinski ral without a permit. The goal While I agree that property owners to create posi­ project, have voiced disagree­ stormed out of the meeting. was to regulate the size, loca­ tive murals in common spaces ment with the ordinance. The The ordinance, which has tion and content of any mural random tag sticking is formally open for any other matter has even earned a write- been tabled for now, is more painted in public. The new ordi­ scribbly and annoying it public art." While graffiti and up on local independent radio like a tax on public art. While nance would also entail a $100 other tagging remains illegal, a station 88.9's community blog I agree that random tag stick­ fee and permit, and an annual seems that some political mural placed in these common and has a home on Facebook. ing is scribbly and annoying, it fee of $75 for inspection. forces will try to spin a spaces discourages such activ­ "This ordinance is illegal!" says seems that some political forces Witkowiak and Zielinski, ity, says Dolhausen. the Facebook group. "Say NO to will try to spin a buck any way along with Alderman Robert G. buck any way they can, The ordinance, initially dis­ the Mural Ordinance...Stand up they can, including taxation of Donovan of District 8, are part even stooping to pick on cussed Jan. 8 at the Zoning Code for Art in Milwaukee!" public art and even stooping to of the Common Council's Anti- nonprofit programs for Technical Committee meeting, It seems as though there are pick on nonprofit programs for Graffiti Policy Committee, a task- was met with strong opposition some sour grapes being had kids. We must remain vigilant force whose credo is that "the kids. on many fronts. 18 concerned over this brilliant idea as well. against these vultures elbowing most effective weapon against community members, includ­ At a zoning committee meet­ their way in on a good thing, lest graffiti is the quick removal of Some think supporters of ing Susan Bietila, the artist who ing, when questioned about the our beautiful and colorful city it," a phrase reiterated on each the ordinance are trying to ho­ contributed to the Woodland ordinance's constitutionality, be reduced to carrion. of the aldermen's Web pages. mogenize Milwaukee's diverse Pattern Bookstore mural, rather than stand for and dis­ Alderman Zielinski claims Southside. "He (Aid. Zielinski) and several members of the cuss this ordinance he cares so HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? The UWM Post is currently accepting applications for at- large members of the new editorial board.

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PLENARY costs. For 2008-2009, the sta­ issues, explaining that enroll­ Continued from page 1 tistic is now 26 percent. ment is slightly down this year. Before leaving the podium to There are currently 24,333 un­ allow Cheng to speak, Santiago dergraduate students enrolled development of Wisconsin." He optimistically pointed out that at UWM, down from 24,414 from then spoke on funding from the fundraising efforts have drasti­ last year. There are 12 less grad­ State. cally improved. In the five years uate students this year. For the 1999-2000 academic prior to Campaign for UWM, Prior to Brown's presentation year, 37 percent of UWM's fund­ fundraising was at. annual av­ on budget cut estimates, Scanes ing came from the state. For the erage of $10 million. discussed ongoing research en­ 2008-2009 academic year, 24 In the first sixTnonths of the deavors at UWM. Since 2001-02, percent came from the State. 2008-2009 academic year alone, he said, UWM has seen a 69.2 Santiago said he believes the $9 million has been raised. percent increase in research trend will continue and that Santiago closed the first funding. funding will probably decrease part of the panel discussion by Scanes ended with a quote THE to around 15 percent within the saying that UWM has survived from Albert Einstein, "The decade. tough economic times in the school has always been the Similarly, Santiago discussed past and will make it through most important means of trans­ the change in tuition support. the current recession and ensu­ ferring the wealth of tradition UWM POST During 1999-2000, 20 percent ing budget cuts. from one generation to the IS HIRING! of funding came from tuition Cheng discussed enrollment next." NOJUMI greatly. The methods this ad­ takes time and generations," he Continued from page 6 ministration will use to solve said. the problems in Afghanistan UWM alumnus Colonel seem more promising," said Mike Tobin, who has served in Copy Editors Middle East. Saxton. Afghanistan, said that the bor­ Recently President Obama 25-year-old foreign exchange der approach was the only is­ made a speech in which he told student Markus Mill from sue that he and Nojumi disagree Muslims that "Americans are not Stuttgart, Germany agreed with on. Web Editor/ your enemy." much of what Nojumi had to "I believe that a coalition When asked by an audience say. force comprised of Pakistanis member how he felt about the "Many Germans prefer ne­ and Afghanis could solve the Designer new President's rhetoric, Nojumi gotiation and diplomatic ap­ problem of the border. But it replied, "It was significant. This proaches with tribal leaders would require much political is a step in the right direction... rather than fighting back. You motivation and support with if terrorism is a global threat, need to see their needs and the U.S. and NATO forces," said we cannot win that fight with­ come to a consensus." Tobin. Off-Campus out the help of Muslims. They Nojumi also stated his firm The next 2009 Great are the first front against this belief that the conflict raging in Decisions lecture will be held Distrobution evil force." the mountainous region of the pn Tuesday Feb. 3. The topic MSOE student and ROTC Afghanistan-Pakistan border will be "Cuba: Contemplating Cadet James Saxton left the lec­ cannot be solved militarily. Engagement." Admission is free ture feeling hopeful. "There is no military solution for UWM faculty, staff and all "If I'm deployed in a few years to the border issue, zero, zilch. area students. Stop By Union Room EG80 I think things will have changed It's a matter of negotiation, it (located oil the 1st floor by the DOYLE and committed to moving this Doyle called for "controlled, Craft Center) and fill out an Continued from page 5 state forward." reasonable sobriety check­ "Every one of you" was an ap­ points" to curtail the problem application peal to every Wisconsinite. of drunk driving in Wisconsin. that do not differentiate by po­ "Our future depends on how While the tone of the speech litical orientation. well we can work together," was sober, Doyle's optimism in or "What's ahead is a challenge Doyle said. the face of the many challenges for all of us, Democrats and Also mentioned in the ad­ remained strong throughout. email your resume to Republicans alike," said Doyle. dress were additional calls-to- "We can never doubt that "No one gets to sit on the side­ action: clean energy in the face great possibility is all around [email protected] lines when there are people in of global warming, preventative us," he said. Wisconsin out of work. I need drunk driving measures and every one of you to be involved National Guard deployments. uwmpost.com Paid Advertisement February 2,2009 21

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