Plenary Panel Discusses Economy, Enrollment UWM Budget Cut Predicted to Be $50 Million Or More Blftiir

News I page 2 uwMrOSt The Student-Run Independent Newspaper at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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 Sports | page 7 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 fringe | page 11 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.

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