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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The inonW an – Student Newspaper at OpenRiver. It has been accepted for inclusion in The inonW an - 2000s by an authorized administrator of OpenRiver. For more information, please contact [email protected]. established in 1922 WINOINAN news for a campus community ,woornowsweirmomme.■•••••■■•■ 1 Wednesday, April 6 2005 Volume 83 Issue 21 Inside this week Family, friends remember Green Joanna Chinquist side." ming and anything family," he said. "She for the residents, complete with piflatas WINONAN One of her could clean fish better than I could." and other games. favorite things to After the funeral, Thomas said he Amy also worked as a tour guide for Amy Jo Green will be remembered by do with her couldn't believe how many lives were the university, a dishwasher at Parker family and close friends as an outgoing, daughter was "to touched by his daughter. Two shuttle Oaks Nursing Home and was employed energetic, friendly person who was a ded- work in the busses full of university students attend- at Target. icated worker. • kitchen together ed her funeral. Thomas said his favorite memory of Amy, 21, a Winona State University and talk, one did Her parents said they were happy their his daughter was when she was either sophomore, was killed in a car accident dishes the other daughter attended Winona State. 12 or 13-years-old. News on U.S. Highway 42 March 27 after her cleaned up." • "She fell in love with the Winona "We were arguing about something, I String of thefts hit car collided with another car carrying Amy's father, area," they said. "She loved the school don't remember what exactly, but we off-campus houses two female university students. Amy Green Thomas, said he and spent t'vo years on the dean's list." were in the car and she got really mad," and Amy went fishing together when the Amy lived on the third floor of Maria he said. "Amy stuck up her arm and said See Thieves, Page 3 Amy's mother, Debra, said "she loved snowmobiling, walking and hanging with family visited their cabin. Hall and was involved with floor activi- `This is the U.S.A. and I'm a free woman "Amy loved fishing, boating, swim- ties. She recently planned a beach party friends" and "just about anything out- See Green Page 3 Rainy clays and Mondays... Senate candidates debate WSU issues

Danielle Schulz Each of WINONAN the positions Et Cetera had 20 min- Students gathered Monday utes to Sculpture unveiled at night to listen to what Winona debate. Can- Tau Center State University Student Senate didates had president, vice president and trea- one minute to See Tau, Page 5 surer candidates had to say about answer each major issues driving this year's question. campaign. Both pres- idential can- Senate communication, the Ryan Flynn New University, senator account- didates said ability and the credibility of the that the rela- senate were common themes tionship through out the debate. between the Presidential candidates Tim student sen- Donahue and Ryan Flynn met ate and the face-to-face to compete for stu- administra- dents votes. tion needed Presidential candidate Lori to be Sports Spahn and write-in nominee Paul approved White were unable to attend the upon in Softball going far debates. order for stu- with juniors "I believe that I have the lead- Tim Donahue dents voices to be heard. ership needed to reconnect the See Softball, Page 8 student senate and the students," Flynn's main goal, if he were to Donahue said in his opening state- become president; is to increase sen- ment. ate accountability. Flynn said, "in order for the stu- Donahue's goal is to help the stu- dent senate to become better, we can- dent senate reconnect with the stu- not be satisfied with the status quo." dent body. See Senate Page 2 Brady to WSU: Film Review — See what film critic Erik McClanahan Heather HenkelIWINoNAN Not for Sale has to say this week Rain fall in Winona preventing biking around the lakes and town. See Movies, Page 7 B.J. Puttbrese group of rental property owners who WINONAN work together to see to their best interests. The high-priority rental property Brady said the association posi- Carbon Leaf, The Zambonis acquisitions directly south of campiis tively supports Winona State, but is laid out in Winona State University concerned about the shrinking prop- Master Plan Update are "not for erty tax base due to university acqui- sale." sitions being tax exempt. to play WSU gig with Guster "The university hasn't made an Brady, a Winona State alumnus, offer," Kevin Brady, owner of the said Winona State did make an offer Meggan Massie Mark Street rentals, said. "When and on a rental house at 123 W. Mark "a Submitted Photo if I get an offer, I'll consider it, but as few years ago," but the offer was WINONAN Guster will per- for now, the properties aren't for rejected. form with Car- Brady's rental property business, Carbon Leaf and The Zam- sale." bon Leaf and Bluff City Properties, owns more bonis will perform alongside A house at 118 W. Sarnia St., the Zambonis than 20 properties in close proximity Guster at this year's spring con- another piece of the Master Plan on Friday, April to Winona State. cert scheduled for April 22 in acquisition list, was purchased by 22 in McCown The master planning document the McCown Gymnasium. Winona State at the end of March. Gymnasium at slated 12 major university projects Tickets will cost $20 and The property will be torn down to Winona State due for starting or completion in the will go on sale April 4. They add to the university's overflow park- University. next five to eight years. will be available in the Univer- ing on the south side of campus near According to the document, the sity Programming and Activi- the athletic fields. projects that follow are in a particular ties Committee office and the "I'm all for the university expan- order; however, this order does not Student Union desk. sion, but it should be done in an intel- necessarily indicate a prioritization Concert organizer and Stu- ligent way," Brady said. "Parking and by the campus. Sources and timing of dent Union Director Joe Reed student housing are both issues the funding as well as State and Univer- finalized the concert lineup university will have to consider Awards. They have performed the Reed, Howie Day was recording on the sity approvals will juxtapose some early February after confirming the because they affect us all." national anthem at a NASCAR race and East coast and would only perform there. projects from an implementation absence of artist Howie Day. Reed said Brady's properties are surrounded opened for the Dave Matthews Band. Also performing is a band traveling standpoint. despite all of the hard work, he believes by university parking lots to the east, They recently signed a recording con- with Guster called The Zambonis, a The university has deviated from the payoff will be worth it. west, north and railroad tracks to the tract with Vanguard Records. rock-pop group who perform songs only the alphabetical progression shown Carbon Leaf, a five-person band out south. The band has released six albums about hockey. The band's front man, in the Master Plan with its purchase of Richmond, Va, describes their sound The Master Plan marks the prop- since the early 1990s. Their most recent Dave Schneider, said, "We're the only of the Lincoln building and the press as "Ether-Electrified. Porch Music" fus- erties in question as the future spot of records are Echo Echo, 5 Alive and Indi- band in the world whose two biggest box. ing elements of rock, folk, jazz, country, a campus parking ramp. an Summer which was released in 2004. influences are the Beatles and Wayne ■ Pasteur Hall renovation for fac- Celtic, bluegrass and pop. Their sound Across from the parking ramp Reed paid $5,000 for Carbon Leaf, Gretzky." ulty office, classrooms and teaching includes vocals, an acoustic guitar, bass, would be a new residential hall, half of what it would have cost for The Zambonis were featured in the laboratories: $10.3 million drums, a tin whistle and an electric man- which would replace the to-be- Howie Day, who was originally planned recent "125th Maxim Magazine ■ Maxwell Hall renovation and dolin. demolished residence halls in the as 'Gustdr's opener. 'He said he was Awards," and won the award for the backfill renovations to Somsen Hall, In 2002, Carbon Leaf took home the north-west corner of campus. unable to book Howie Day due to sched- "Best Band You Never Heard Of." They Watkins Hall and Gildemeister Hall: award for the "Best Unsigned Band in Brady is co-chairman of the uling and time conflicts. According to America" at the American Music See Guster Page 2 Winona Housing Association, a See Master Page 2

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Master Conintued from Page 1 $9 million ■ New Wellness Center for academic programs, Health and Counseling Doug Sundi—nfwiNoNAN Center, athletics and recreation: $10-12 million Judith Ramaley and the rest of the crowd give a standing ovation in honor of President Krueger. ■ Memorial Hall HEAPR funding will be used to address deferred main- tenance needs in the existing building. These will include HVAC, locker rooms and emergency lighting upgrades. $4-5 million ■ Purchase Lincoln School site; construct new vistor's center and surface Senate Continued from Page 1 parking: $1.3 to 1.5 million Each candidate had the opportunity to "The biggest weakness of the student Both vice presidential candidates said ■ PAC new entry; art gallery and wayfinding: $1.8 to 2.3 million admit their weaknesses that could present senate is the lack of credibility with the most of their goals revolve around ■ New Residential Housing; new surface and structured parking as well a challenge if they were to become presi- students and administration," Donahue increasing communication between the as demolish of existing housing and construct surface parking as components dent. said. senate and the Association of Student of new residential housing development: $28 to 30 million Donahue said his biggest weakness is Flynn said the biggest weakness with- Organizations. ■ Howell Hall demolition: $600,000 getting caught up in one major issue. in the student senate is the lack of com- The candidates agreed that they share ■ New Stadium Press Box: $1.5 million To help overcome this issue, Donahue munication between the senate and the a common weakness — they take on too ■ Kyzsko Commons solarium for additional food venues; building plans' on setting priorities early in the students. many responsibilities. access: $2.5 million term and by focusing on the issues that Vice president candidates Erin Feger Laura Berens and Ryan Predmore are ■ Property Acquisition: $2.6 million (south-west corner of campus, are the most important to students. and Kari Winter, addressed similar issues running for treasurer. north-east corner of campus, but mostly in the south-east corner of campus Flynn admitted that his weakness is during their debate. Bernes said her plans as treasure along the Bellview corridor his inability to choose his battles. "It is important that we improve on include developing closer relationships ■ College of Business; in place of the quad dormitories: $TBD • In order to help defeat this habit, things from this year," Feger said. "It is with the treasurers of other student clubs. Flynn plans on working closely with sen- also very important to increase senator Predmore said he wants to help to stu- ate members to prioritize time and accountability." dent senate become more open to outside resources. Winter said, "I think a leader needs to criticism. The weaknesses of the student senate be easy to talk to, down-to-earth and able was also a key question. to maintain a respectable image."

Guster Continued from Page 1 March 28 — At 4:50 p.m. a director. Matter referred to law enforce- have also been selected as The There are also geography lirn- from other schools earlier, bands student reported his bike missing March 30 — at 1:05 a.m. ment (Wisconsin). "Official Band" of the North its, Reed said. As with Howie such as Jimmy Eat World may from the Lourdes Storage Room. EMS and police were sent to April 1 — At 9:20 p.m. sever- American Hockey League and Day and with the band Jimmy have been a possibility. The student indicated the last Lucas Hall concerning a student al students reported that a vehi- performed at the league's All- Eat World, who started their tour A more obvious factor in time he saw his bike was around with an unknown medical prob- cle struck the security vehicle Star Game in February 2005. in Chicago, toured the East booking bands is money. Guster Christmas break. lem. Matter was referred to the parked in North Sheehan. The In recent years, the Zambonis coast. Winona State was unable accepted the $30,000 spring con- March 29 — At 2:40 a.m. police. driver of the striking vehicle have been the subject of features to book them because the univer- cert bid, plus an additional $500 several students were cited for an March 31 — At 11 a.m. a stu- eventually reported the incident in Billboard Magazine, The New sity had no conjunction with for the Zambonis. However, alcohol violation in Sheehan dent reported that she was and no damage was found to the York Times, Rolling Stone and other schools, Reed said. unlike past performers, the price Hall. Matter referred to the hall receiving harassing emails. security vehicle. Sports Illustrated. Many bands are likely to play does not include production Reed said planning for the college venues if they can form a costs. spring concert begins in October performance block with other Reed still has to budget for when he receives a list of avail- schools in the area. Reed said lighting, sound, stage and rig- Have questions? able bands from his agent. they booked Carbon Leaf and ging fees. Other costs associated "There are a lot of bands out Guster along with other schools with putting on a show are fees The Winonan has answers. there, but not all bands are tour- in the Midwest. for the box office, advertising, ing—and most of the bands that Reed was the one who first setup and cleanup, catering, What was the first building at Winona State? Is it true that five unrelated are touring are unwilling to play began blocking schools together. building rental, wrist bands and females living together constitutes a brothel? small college gigs," Reed said. As in the past, schools such as security. Additional costs can If you have a question, the Winonan will answer it as part of our new series, He said there are a lot of fac- St. Cloud State and University of tack up to $15,000 onto the total tors that go into the process that Minnesota-Mankato have price. "What's on your mind?" Simply ask a question about something you don't many students don't realize. jumped onto our band wagon. Reed emphasized "we are not understand and we'll do the research. Reed said that Winona State is This year, along with Winona, doing this to make money." He Whether it's who shot Bishop Heffron to why are there 10 hot dogs in a lucky to get a concert every year Guster is performing at the Uni- said he would love to sell out, _ package, we'll answer your questions in a weekly Winonan story! and students tend to take that for versity of Iowa, St. John's Uni- but is aiming at selling around Send inquiries to Editor Adam Crowson at granted. versity and the University of 3,000 tickets. [email protected] and we'll find you some answers. "We have been really spoiled Minnesota-Duluth. He said if he "It would be nice to just break by past performers," Reed said. would have gotten more support even," Reed said. We do it weekly... The Winonan

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April 6, 2005 News Page 3 String of break-ins has students locking doors Danielle, Schulz Break-in rates often increase expensive items The two robberies that have hap- WINONAN with warmer weather. behind. pened on campus this semester have Spring brings a higher risk of "You just can't trust both happened to people who have left Winona State University students are break-ins because thieves are people anymore," their doors unlocked. beginning to lock their doors more reg- more mobile, Williams said. Aleckson said. "Theft on campus is an opportunist ularly after an outbreak of break-ins Winona State senior Kevin Both incidents were crime," Walski said. during the week of March 12 to 19. VonArx's home was robbed reported to the police Williams said there are a few ways to A mixture of Xboxes, Play Stations, March 15. He and his three room- but remain unsolved. decrease the likelihood of a home laptops and an estimated 250 DVDs mates were not at home and often "Prevention is the break-in: were taken from four students' houses. leave the door unlocked. key," Williams said. ■ Get to know your neighbors. Tom Williams, Winona's deputy VonArx and his roommates "Most homes are ■ Let neighbors and friends know police chief, said student housing is par- suspect the person who broke-in entered through your traveling schedule. • ticularly susceptible because if the resi- to their home is someone they %0404P,' unlocked doors." ■ Use lighting timers inside the dents are gone there is no one checking know, because an acquaintance Don Walski, house and motion lights outside. on the house and doors are commonly would be able to predict when Matt KaspeewiNoNAN Winona State security ■ Have mail and newspapers col- left unlocked. they would not be home. This house at 66 E. Mark St. was broken into over director, agrees with lected while away. A robber can easily sneak into a "If you have people over (to Spring Break. Williams that preven- ■ Arrange for sidewalks to be shov- home and shove belongings into a duf- your house), make sure that you tion is the key. eled and lawns to be mowed while away know, and trust them," VonArx Walski said robberies fel bag and leave without being noticed, Jake Aleckson, a Winona State ■ Use reliable locks and deadbolts. said. "We are now locking our doors on campus are not a major issue. Williams said. junior, also had his home robbed over ■ Notify the police that you will be very adamantly." In 2004 there were 25 robberies and spring break. away (they will check the house to thefts reported on campus. Aleckson thinks the doors were ensure it is secure). "That is not a lot considering how unlocked when the robber entered the ■ Lock your doors many student and faculty we have on Students, city explore home. If you do suspect that your home has campus," Walski said. The robber broke a doorway and been broken-in to, call the police before The locking of doors would signifi- took an estimated $300 worth of Play entering the home, Williams said. cantly reduce the already low number of Station equipment and a buck knife, "Safety is number one." break-ins on campus, he said. parking issue options leaving DVDs, CDs, and many other Brooke Scheffen right to park near your place of resi- Green WINONAN dence," Donahue said. Continued from Page 1 Winona Mayor Jerry Miller said he and I can do what I want to.' I about Jordan Hintzman, Amy's boyfriend, he said, they had gone bowling where Winona State University students wants to be practical about implement- died laughing, but I had to hide it." said she was the type of person who he ended up winning some prizes and and the City of Winona continue to ing changes and wants the task force to Her parents said they missed spend- was caring, friendly and always wanted "she didn't think that was fair so I had explore options for the parking dilemma meet first. ing time with their daughter when she to make friends with strangers she to give her a couple things that I won." facing the university. People living close to campus also was away at college. talked to. "Amy was pretty much my whole "I met with the mayor along with want them to be less of a parking prob- "We'd call her and ask how she was "She was a great girlfriend to me life and I will never forget her," he said. community members," university stu- lem, however they don't want landlords doing and get the normal reply 'Just and helped me through a lot of hard dent senate Vice President Tim Don- to make parking lots, which puts the fine mom,"' Debra said. "You just times when we first met," he said. ahue said. "We agreed to set up a task landlords. in a bind, Finke said. don't have the time, like when you're at The couple met each other online in force to address parking issues, as well Donahue said community members home, to talk." 2001 and made their as any other issues the community are alsoconcerned about the appearance Thomas said he wants students to relationship work needs to work out with the university." of the reighborhoods, trash being left in call their parents and "tell them that though they lived three Student senate President Dusty yards rnd noise levels generated by stu- you love them." hours away from each Finke said the main concern for the task dent neighbors. "If everyone did that it would be other. Hintzman said force, which will consist of Winona res- Miler said parking is only one of the super," he said. "Don't take life for Amy wanted to meet idents, landlords, city officials and uni- issues that will be discussed by the task granted." him in June 2001, when versity students will be to work on the force along with other community con- In high school Amy lived with her she was in high school, parking issue, as well as any other con- cerns grandmother, Lucille, for one year, and she snuck out to 151 E rd st Winona, MN 55987 cerns of the community. "Overall, students want to be good after her grandmother received a pace- meet him without neigibors and only a few are disrespect- 507.454.4494 "The city parking permit has been maker. informing her parents. www.rascalslive.com put on hold until the task force has a ful,''Donahue said. "Amy moved in and we lived like He said her parents chance to form and discuss a resolu- larking permits will not solve the roommates," Lucille said. 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April 6, 2005 Page 4 Op/Ed ,.car, Kidding aside, Krueger should be remembered as asset s Winonan Editor- Winonan way too Krueger before. In news- difference at Winona State. trying to help with the plan. inonan in-Chief Adam much credit by gathering class, I was Yes, the library should be No matter the reason, the Crowson and I were thinking that some- assigned to the Krueger named after him. Yes, he is, point is that most students working on our combined one with Krueger's beat. by all personal accounts, a don't want to pay for some- April Fool's Day column on schedule would This meant that I had to decent guy. But lately, there thing they don't understand Winona State University even bother to pick write 15 stories over sum- is one thing he has not been: and that won't affect them Ada n1 President Darrell Krueger our paper up, much mer semester about Krueger a good listener. directly. last week, I must admit we less dig all the way and Krueger-related issues. I have no doubts that I'm sure that Krueger Crowson had some fun. to page nine. Needless to say I was a bit Krueger's New University would like to be remem- Editor-in-Chief It was a good opportuni- With that idea intimidated and definitely idea was born out of desires bered as the man behind the ty to get some things off my firmly entrenched overwhelmed. to make Winona State a bet- New U, the plan that trans- chest. As a five-year veter- Matthew Geiger in my mind, I have Despite my obvious ter place for students to pre- formed Winona State into C.hristin4) an of Winona State, I have MANAGING EDITOR to believe that inexperience as a reporter, pare for the real world and a an elite institution with a Ferrise, encountered a lot of things into a roast of the outgoing Krueger read or at Krueger made himself more prestigious institution. top-of-the-line education. that I wasn't a fan of, a president. least heard about this col- available whenever I need- I do doubt, though, that Unfortunately, if things Business Manage,*• good deal of which could be I know what you're umn. And going with that ed an interview, and though he has actually listened to continue to go the way they traced in some way back to thinking, "Krueger must assumption, I have to corn- I may not have asked the what students have had to are, he will more likely be Krueger. have said something. Those mend him for disregarding best of questions, he almost say about this plan. remembered for being the For more information on wimps at the Winonan must it as nothing more than a always provided useful and Students don't under- man who did a lot for the ...Fin te■il things that have upset me have backed down." couple of disgruntled stu- respectful answers. stand the New University. university before calling Co-OowsEdito , about Winona State, go Well, those thoughts dents blowing off some But that's just how the That may be their fault students ignorant because online and find archives couldn't have been further steam and having some fun man has conducted himself for not seeking out infor- they didn't want to follow from last week. In the col- from the truth. on the nation's day for with me. As president, he mation. It may be the fault him blindly into a financial Ma umn, entitled "Things we'd I am proud to announce pranks. has been one of this univer- of New U organizers for not abyss. like to wish DK on his way that no one from the This got me thinking sity's greatest assets for properly presenting that eige'; out the door," Crowson and Winona State administra- about what kind of man more than 15 years. information (or for not hav- Reach Matt Geiger at Managing Edito I used the freedoms of tion said anything to either Darrell Krueger really is. Don't get me wrong, ing a definite plan). It may winonan winona.edu . expression we have as of us about this column. As was briefly men- though, this article is not be Krueger's fault for turn- American citizens and basi- I may be giving the tioned in the aforemen- just about kissing up to ing a deaf ear to the same Laum, cally turned the whole thing tioned article, I have met Krueger. Yes, he has made a students he was hopefully Gossman Fee tur Fditor Don't believe everything you read BBBS great resume Sara love, and hate, the Winonan issue really happened, I want Johnson April Fool's issue. to laugh. filler for students I But that's why I secretly Distribution In case you were asleep in a hate the April Fool's issue. Tiffany Emery and Amanda lives." Manager cave and missed it, the issue came We could make any outra- Woodard BBBS is always in need of out last week. geous claim and there is at GUEST COLUMN TO THE new mentors. Right now, there are For some of you, this is the least one student here who WINONAN still children in the area waiting to Anne first time you've ever seen an would believe it. get a Big. Their biggest need is for Jungery April Fool's issue. We didn't run Which is why I told the ad Winona's Big Brothers Big more male volunteers. As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you are Co-News Editor an issue last year. reps at the Winonan, "No fake Sister's chapter has been serving This year the decision was ads!" the community for Isix years. In required to commit two to three made following our focus groups Could you just imagine the hours a week for at least one year. Adam Crowson 2003, it had 60 matdaes compared oe Mozer and surveys, which many of you blank stare some poor busi- to today's 110. Many Winona State students have EDITOR IN CHIEF even gone beyond the one-year Advertising have participated in. ness owner would be giving Winona State titiversity stu- The responses we received some stupid college kid if commitment, which is very corn- Monageri But at the same time, this is a dents make up approximately from you, the students, convinced they walked into their business mendable. student newspaper and we need 70 percent d the total volunteers. us that there was interest in a spe- wanting some product? Or, even If you are reading this and to reflect the students and their There are two major BBBS cial section—and that sometimes worse, some poor college kid thinking that you would not be Megan'', interests because, one way or programs: communi6 and school we take ourselves too seriously. looking for a non-existing busi- able to commit enough time, you another, they're the ones paying based. BBBS WinonaOarticipates Connell The April Fool's issue also ness. can still volunteer in an event or for this and there's only so much in both. They have abdit 110 Bigs Copy Editor proved that some people take As funny as it would be, there fundraiser for the organization. we can do becauSe we have a participating in community and themselves too seriously. are people who are a few sand- Coming up soon there will be a budget. school based volunteeg. As journalism students, the wiches short of a picnic basket, a great opportunity to do so. Mem- Overall, though, I felt the April We had the privilege of inter- members of the editorial depart- few fries short of a Happy Meal, a bers of the Winona community Fool's issue was a success. viewing Sarah Gobtrville, a ment at this paper take things few crayons short of a box, their will be invited to participate in Stauffeti We had hundreds of students senior at Winona State. seriously and strive for credibili- cheese has slid off the cracker and Bowl for Kid's Sake. reading the Winonan and telling Despite her busy hour a Sports Edit0f4 they're not quite on the rocker. Teams of five bowlers collect ty. us they thought what we wrote week work schedule, 7 credits Yes, it's difficult for us to And that's who I worry about $100 worth of pledges and then was humorous. on top of her volunteerng, club demand credibility and be taken reading the April Fool's issue. bowl on April 9 and 10. This is I know there were some staff officer position, and inernship, seriously 364 days a year, 365 on But the April Fool's issue can their largest fundraising event and Doug) members, faculty members and she still manages time tt volun- leap years. It's tough for just one get the best of us. It was comical 100 percent of the money raised departments who didn't think teer as a Big for her 12-tear-old S u nd in issue, to goof around and then flip hearing about a friend of mine stays in Winona County to sup- what we wrote was funny, but to Little. Photo Edito the switch back to our serious who thought there was an earth- port BBBS. Our chapter's goal is them I say lighten up. "I have been a Big for acouple selves. quake in Winona. And she's no to recruit 75 teams. With these The April Fool's issue is meant of years," she said. I'v4ways But, if you know most of the dummy. bowlers and sponsors, they will We invite readers and to be taken lightly and we even wanted to be a part of tlt pro- editorial staff at this paper, we Reach Adam Crowson at aim to raise $50,000. Winonan staff members made fun of ourselves, our cover- gram, and I had seen firs hand to share their opinions in normally know how to have fun, winonan winona.edu. If you are interested in more age of certain issues, or lack how my cousin was poStively these columns. but not with the newspaper. information about BBBS, or how thereof (like the track team). influenced by a Big Brothei' The opinions of this There is an effort in the depart- you can get involved, you can newspaper do not reflect But I hate the April Fool's Emily Jacobson, a Wnona ment to keep us "professional" visit their Web site, www.bbb- those of the MnSCU sys- issue because of the reaction we State senior, -became a Bi for and serious. The result: When is Check out the swinona.org or call 452-BBBS tem, Winona State Uni- get from some students. BBBS and believes everyone versity, its faculty, staff the last time the Winonan was www.winona.edu (2227). You know, gullible is in the should have this experience. or student body. Any written at a fifth grade reading dictionary. It's also written on the "My father participated in the questions or comments level? ,/,winorian for a' should be directed to the ceiling, the floor, the walls... k*, BBBS program when he was in I think the Winonan should exctusive Winonan publication When people come up to me college, along with other family always strive for tackling news board, editorial board, or to one of my staff and ask if editorial by friends. It's only two hours a week managing editor or when it happens, despite what something from our April Fool's and it is a big deal for these kids lo submitted as letters to some critics say about us. Eiric Burns have a positive role model in their the editor. Letters to the editor must be 250 words or LETTERS TO THE EDITOR less and received by the delete. It's obvious what faculty, I hope you can think Sunday preceding our Getting back on the New go to these places and get We're lucky to have all- Wednesday publication U's case hands-on experiences with university e-mails each of these emails is to yourself about what it Echo Kruckenberg dates. Include your full After reading "Get off specifically this company. What if we weren't about in the subject, and if would be like to attend a Junior name, major, year in the New U's case!," I The ideas are that we are allowed to get our message you don't want it, trash it! university where this sort of Elementary Education school and telephone going to get hands-on expe- Plus, if you are interested in advertisement is scowled number, for publication. looked into the New U for out? the subject of the email, it upon. I believe we're lucky Letters from faculty information on whether it rience, but who is WSU I agree that the WSU all can be very useful to you as to have the ability to send members must include was a good initiative or not partnering with in which campus emails are sent out a student to read the email. out informative emails at full name, title or depart- and why students know so departments? frequently and in mass ment and phone number. little about it. Students aren't ready for numbers, however I'd like You may expand your hori- our advantage. Letters from commu- the New U because we have zons by lis- nity members must I asked some teachers you to think to yourself, not received concrete infor- tening to an include full name, and students who had gone what if we weren't allowed address and phone to the conference about the mation. to get our messages out? informa- number. 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Adam Crowson, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (5D7) 457-5119 Page 5 April 6, 2005 Et Cetera Sculpture unveiled at Tau Center Rotunda Matt Kasper/ Meggan Massie He harvested it himself, and brought it to Scott said the sculpture took a little over WINONAN Julie Welscher his studio. According to Scott, the marble a year to complete. Unlike many of his WINONAN sat on his studio floor for a couple of years works, "Wind Song" was not a commis- Doug Scott, before he realized its potential. sioned piece facing a deadline, which gave creater of a An unveiling and reception was held The reception was open to the public him more time to work on it. sculpture March 29 in honor of a new sculpture that and included an intimate gathering of com- One would think after devoting so much called, "Wind was donated to Winona State University. munity members and Winona State profes- of your life to a particular project, it would Song," signs The sculpture is housed in the Tau Center sors, administrators and students. be difficult to part with, but according to his work in Rotunda. Bublitz, who first saw the sculpture last Scott, selling his pieces is his favorite part. the Tau Cen- The six foot eight-inch tall marble, fall and played a significant role in bringing He said, "When a piece doesn't sell I ter Rotunda. bronze and wood carving, entitled "Wind it to Winona, referred to Scott as a "modern feel like a failure. It breaks my heart The sculpture Song," was created by sculptor Doug Scott. Michelangelo" and said the event was "a because it means no one loved it enough to made of It was given to the university by an dream come true." buy it." wood, bronze anonymous supporter of Scott, Winona President Krueger and Vice President of However, out of the 500 plus sculptures and marble State sociology professor Ervin Bublitz and University Advancement Jim Schmidt were Scott has created in his lifetime, there are was unveiled the artist. also in attendance. very few that remain to be purchased. March 29. It The sculpture was inspired by a Native According to Scott, the entire sculpture The pinnacle of the reception was when was donated American flute player and a good friend of weighs a little less than a ton,an amazing Scott took time to sign the sculpture in by the artist, Scott, Robert Mirabal. fact, considering he and his family drove front of the audience, pausing momentarily an anony- The base of the piece is composed of the sculpture all the way from his studio in with a laugh to put on his glasses. mous sup- bronze and the body of New Mexico rain- Taos to Winona. According to Bublitz the sculpture was porter of the bow marble. The sculpture also includes an "Wind Song" was Scott's first and only appraised at a little more than $100,000 and artist and actual wooden flute used by Mirabal. sculpture to combine three different medi- will continue to appreciate in value. Winona State "The sculpture is not a portrait, but an ums. "Pieces of this value are usually dis- professor inspiration," Scott said. Scott said, "The process was very diffi- played at major museums and galleries. Ervin Bublitz. Scott found the piece of marble in an cult." He added that from now on he will Please see Sculpture, Page 6 abandoned quarry near Taos, New Mexico. use only marble or bronze. Men strut their Students see effects of gas prices Will Maravelas price they have to pay to replace the Norwegian drivers pay the equivalent WINONAN product, Peterson said. of 55,06 per gallon. The Danish are pay- stuff at Mr. WSU He suggests students look for other ing 55.08. forms of transportation like walking or The United Kingdom has the highest As gas prices rise to more than 52.09 riding the bus to save some money on rate in the world with drivers having to a gallon, Winona State students have fuel costs. pay 55.64 per gallon. competition had to get use to paying more at the Minnesota residents are lucky in Political Science professor Chris pumps. comparison to other drivers across the Cook said gas prices have increased Heather Stanek can Advertising Federation, were the Marcus Krings, a Winona State United States because they have one of because of supply and demand. the lowest tax rates figured into each Cook said many variales contribute WINONAN lucky winners. Senior recreational tourism major said Huggenvik said he had fun doing rising gas prices are unfortunately "a gallon of gas \vhich means drivers to drive up crude oil prices. will pay less at the pump. He said the impact of the Iraqi insur- Almost 250 students crowded the competition and didn't expect to fact of life" for students today. Minnesota charges drivers 20 cents gency and terrorist threats in general Somsen auditorium last Thursday place. "The prices are going up, but you got tax on each gallon of gasoline. should not be underestimated. night to cheer for their favorite con- "I had no idea I would do that to get places," Krings said. "You can't Neighboring, states charge more "The insurgency has targeted oil testant at Winona State University's well," he said. "I figured it would be walk to La Crosse.' Wisconsin charges 28.1 cents, Illinois facilities and there is always a terrorist Mr. WSU competition. one of the other guys." Krings, who drives a "gas guzzling" charges 30 cents and lowa charges just threat at any oil facility' throughout the Ten men representing university The one to receive the crown was truck, said the prices "bouncing back barely more at 21 cents per gallon of Middle East and the world," Cook said clubs donned togas, showcased their +Paul White, early elementary educa- and fourth" do effect decisions that dri- gasoline. This has made investors nervous and talents and answered questions in tion student and representative of the vers need to make. Foreign gasoline prices are even the rise in costs is mostly related to hopes of winning the crown. Quad dorm. Krings said, "If people choose to higher because of h igher tax rates. security." They also performed a group White said he has never won a drive, they just have to get use to paying dance and wowed female audience competition like Mr. WSU and was for it," members during the "boxer competi- shocked to win. "I never fill it all the way up any- more," Krings said. "I put S10 or S15 in tion." "The group of guys that were up Prior to the event, presented by for Mr. WSU was awesome and I at a time, until I get another couple bucks to throw in later." the Student Services Committee of never thought I would win outright," Student Senate, the audience chose he said. Ava Schider, a Winona State Senior their favorite contestant to win the Mr. WSU was hosted by students communication studies student, said "I People's Choice award. DJ Danielson and Megan Butcher, like to travel and visit people. It helps 6 ,‘ 41rgisE,A. Each man's picture was pasted on who cracked jokes and invited stu- that my car gets 30 miles a gallon. - a brown paper bag and students were dents to play "The Price is Right" Schider said, despite her cars great asked to drop pennies in the one they games for prizes. gas mileage she still is a "poor college student" and prefers to carpool. felt should win. The event started off with a bang The winner of the People's as students cheered for their favorite "It's not hard to find people. Just call Choice award was Nate Johnson, contestants in the boxer competition. your friends," Schider said. criminal justice student and repre- Men and women screamed and Krings said the prices do affect deci- sentative for Pi Lambda Phi. laughed as each contestant strutted sions students make when deciding which transportation to use. Johnson said he was happy to win in his boxer shorts. He said it makes a difference which and felt all the contestants did well. Can won the affection of the "I think there were many ties for ladies after he pulled out a black vehicle to take when carpooling. first in this competition," he said. "It magic marker, signed the hat he was Schider said she tries to walk as much as possible to avoid putting gas in just sucks that someone has to win!" wearing and tossed it into the audi- The judges, Lindsey Carrol, Kris ence. her car. "Sometimes I wish I had a moped," 1 ,X it Petrasek and Kasey Kolberg, chose Carl Hunter, representative for two individuals for Runner-Up. Greek Council, trudged to the front Schider said jokingly. John Huggenvik, geoscience stu- of the stage holding a poster saying, Krings said, "If' people choose to drive, they just have to get use to paying dent and Inter-Residence Hall Coun- fr s f Please see Men, Page 6 for it," cil rep, and Joe Cari, of the Amen- Owner of Gordie's Amoco Jeff Peter- son said, about the price of gas, "I wish it was lower too." Peterson said the cost of gasoline all boils down to the price of crude oil, which is at "record highs." Crude oil costs $56 a barrel. Last Asley Camper/ WINON year it was near $30, he said. The oil, like other commodities, is The price of gas has caused some Winona State students to cut down traded daily and is a market priced prod- on their driving. Prices are expected to be higher in the summer. uct and Gordie's charges customers the Pulitzer Prize winner speaks at WSU Mae Schultz Faludi's comments. Her barbs toward the are like the 'Wizard of Oz.' They put us WINONAN on once a year to the tune 'ding dong the witch is dead. — With a mixture of wit, sarcasm and Some of Faludi's more controversial seriousness Pulitzer Prize winner Susan statements were met with collective gasps Faludi presented her views on feminism from the audience. Faludi critically men- to a captive Winona audience. tioned that some Americans have blamed Last Wednesday, Faludi spoke to a the Iraqi prison scandal on feminism, crowd in the Winona State University because some abusers were female sol- Somsen Auditorium for a Lyceum series diers. event entitled: Why Feminism Still Mat- According to Faludi, the "American ters. Faludi has done extensive research Spectator," a news magazine, said it was and written two books on the topic of "a cultural outgrowth of a female culture feminism. that encourages female barbarianism." Approximately 700 Winona communi- After this comment, many of the audience ty members and Winona State students members gasped and whispered phrases and faculty attended the event which of discontent with fellow audience mem- Nlatil■ aspei /WINO \ started when Faludi said, "The short Bush administration and comments on bers. Student dance at the annual Spring Formal. Between 300 an. answer is that feminism still matters society were received with hearty laugh- Winona State women's studies profes- 400 students attended the event, themed "A Night at th:- because women still face huge obstacles." ter. sor Tamara Berg, who organized the Moulin Rouge." It was held last Saturday at Quality Inn. The audience was very reactive to One comment that received a round of laughs when she said of feminists, "We Please see Faludi, Page 6

April 6, 2005 Page 6 Etc. Faludi Sculpture `Celebration of Continued from Page 5 Continued from Page 5 event, said she was surprised with how in tune Universities just don't have pieces of cially students, the opportunity to the audience was to the lecture. art like this. We are extremely lucky," enjoy them," he said. the Book' hosts "I have never been to a lyceum talk since I Bublitz said. Some of his donations include the have been here that had that much audience reac- For more than 20 years, Bublitz Remington sculpture collection, the tion," Berg said. has collected and donated more than Southwest Native American pottery Faludi's particular style of writing and speak- 200 works of art to Winona State. collection and the only public collec- rare papermaking ing is to use statistical facts and quotes from the Bublitz has a tremendous interest tion of duck decoys in Minnesota, media to support her ideas. in American art and has spent which are all on display in the "She can take hard facts, statistics, and turn 50 years of his life visiting thousands Winona State Library. Meggan Massie Pad Thai and make Japanese paper." them into a cultural critique," Berg said. of galleries and museums across the Bublitz is modest about his contri- WINONAN Kratz's presentation included a After Faludi's speech, there was a period for county. butions, wanting to let the art speak slide show with pictures from Japan. questions. Two Winona Senior High School According to Bublitz, when he for itself. Carol Kratz lead a presentation She also had several different exam- seniors took the microphone to express their finds an outstanding piece of work, When comparing "Wind Song" to entitled "From Mountain Water: the ples of the Washi paper on display opinion about a stance the high school had taken. he feels it's important to share it with his other artistic contributions Ancient Art of Japanese Papermak- for people to see, touch and smell. The students, Carrie Rethlefsen and Emily the university to help build an educa- Bublitz said there really is no com- ing" at 7 p.m. last Wednesday in the "The fragrance is one of my favorite Nixon said that the school administration had tional environment. parison. North Lounge of Lourdes Hall as things about Washi," Kratz said. barred them from wearing their pins that read: "I "I believe collectors are better off "It is truly a one-of-a-kind piece part of Winona State University's Washi is used to make books, love my vagina," which they got at last month's sharing their art with others. I want that is exclusively ours," he said. Celebration of the Book 2005. umbrellas, fans, scrolls, balloons, presentation of the "Vagina Monologues." to give the people of Winona, espe- Kratz, a physician assistant and kites, windows, screens and doors. Their comments sparked a reaction from the clinical education coordinator for the Kratz said washi was originally made crowd and Faludi even offered to help them gain University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in China, but was brought to Japan in media attention for their cause. Men Continued from Page 5 Physician Assistant Program, is also 610 AD by Buddhist monks. "It is heartening because there is so much a writer and editor of medical, scien- The paper is extremely thin, press that is anti-feminism."Kathy Carrol of "I'm too sexy for a tan." Susie Soukaseume. tific and educational articles. opaque, strong, naturally fragrant, Winona said. He then turned around to show Another highlight of the night Kratz discussed about her week warm to the touch and absorbent Winona State senior Andy Doyle said, "It's that his phone number was written was the toga competition, where the long experience in the hills of Japan with a slightly textured surface. It is not quite what I was expecting. It was informa- on his back, which drew shouts and guys showed off their creative making ancient Japanese paper made from long, strong fibers of tive but I wanted to get more of her opinions." cheers from the audience. apparel. called Washi. She said the experience defoliated shrubs of the mulberry Berg said she was happy with the event The night's big winner, White, Leopard print and Winona State was "life changing" and something family. because it seemed to initiate thoughtful debate. made an early impression on judges purple were popular. she will never forget. Making the paper is a labor-inten- "The best thing that a Lyceum lecture can do and students when he ran out sport- Jason Branstrom of Delta Phi Winona State Mass Communica- sive process which takes several is spark discussion, challenge complacent think- ing Spongebob Squarepants boxers, Epsilon had "WSU" in white letters tion professor Drake Hokanson gave days. According to Kratz, there are ing about things. You can't help but go away and a green frog inner tube and a pair of across his chest. a heartfelt introduction of Kratz, his many steps in the process that need continue to think about what people are saying," swimming goggles. Huggenvik caught the attention wife of 25 years. "Very rarely do you to be followed meticulously. she said. Another favorite event was the of the audience with his toga of get the opportunity to introduce the Kratz said sadly this art form of Towards the end, Faludi tried to hearten her talent competition, which ranged Twister sheets. person you admire most in the papermaking is becoming more and audience to what she sees as the depressing state from comedy acts to musical perfor- Stitch also made a second appear- world," he said. more rare. "I am happy to be one of of feminism. She said, "No matter how many mances. ance, wearing a toga like the one With a smile, Hokanson said, the people who can keep the tradition times they have declared feminism dead, femi- Johnson had the audience rolling worn by owner Nate Johnson. "She's the only person I know who alive," she said. nism has always bounded out of the coffin." with laughter with his performance During the question and answer can fix airplanes, deliver babies, fix of "I Want It that Way," by the Back- session, White announced that the street Boys. Stay-Puffed Marshmallow Man was He brought out a stuffed Stitch an admirable figure because he was UniecuU doll, from the Disney movie Lilo & destroyed by the Ghostbusters. 11-5q/ Stitch, and sang the song in the voice Jason Branstrom received sympa- of the character. thy from the audience when he said i Ai / GIttild A John Huggenvik appealed to the his father, who had a heart transplant p - ) 6(.$#- sentimental side of the audience that morning, was the most impor- when he carried a baby up on stage. tant person in his life. 7 7, a, and " c',,,7L hurt "Aws" and "ohs" came from Ryan Flynn, Student Services &op.,/ 3- -r female audience members as committee chair, said the event Huggenvik showed how to change a raised $700 for a student scholar- diaper and keep babies entertained'. ship. Students also saw Lewis He said it was a fun, entertaining Kuhlman, of the Wenonah Players, activity. perform a serious piece from a musi- White said he was somewhat ner- cal. vous to participate but still had a After talents, the audience was great time. treated to a group performance by "I realized that college is sup- the men, one of the most memorable posed to be full of fun things like Mr. events of the night. WSU," he said. "I am only in college They danced to "Drop It like It's once and I should make the most of Hot," by Snoop Dog, with choreog- it. raphy by dance and business student

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April 6, 2005 Etc. Page 7 Panelists discuss gay marriage for Athenaeum event Meggan Massie communications profes- recognized as a marriage WINONAN sor Cindy Killion, who or its legal equivalent by talked about the media; the state or any of its The library Athenaeum pastor Jeff Franko of the political subdivisions." event "Perspectives on Central Lutheran Church, If the amendment is Gay Marriage" was held who discussed marriage's adopted, a section shall be at 1 p.m. last Wednesday history and evolution in added to article XIII. to promote awareness and the bible and Rev. Nor- Lintin said the gay inform people about the man Wahl of Bethel community is concerned implications of gay mar- Lutheran Church in with the amendment and riage in the upcoming Rochester, Minn., who its definition of marriage . amendments. talked about the marriage He said the bill not only The panelists spoke as a tradition. threatens to ban gay mar- from a variety of specific Lintin said the more riage but anything that perspectives including than 80 people people that resembles it. rhetoric, symbolic poli- turned out is the highest of He said there are wor- tics, theology, power rela- all Athenaeum events so ries that the bill will take tionships and media repre- far. He said he was also away rights already given sentations. happy to see a large to homosexual couples. Panelists included amount of community Lintin said that polls Winona State sociology members in attendance. have shown that a solid professor Todd Paddock, An issue addressed majority of Americans who focused on power as was the introduction of a support civil unions it relates to dominance bill on March 29 for an act and/or gay marriage. He and minorities; political proposing an amendment said polls have also shown science professor Darrell to the Minnesota Consti- a majority of Americans Downs, who spoke about tution. It recognizes mar- do not support discrimina- legal issues concerning riage only as a union tion against gays. "Yet, gay marriage; communi- between a man and a anti-gay marriage amend- cation studies professor woman. It states, "Only a ments passed in every Ashely Camper/WINONAN. Dan Lintin, who dis- union of one man and one state they were on the bal- woman shall be valid or lot in the fall election," Rev. Norman Wahl (left), Commuication Studies professor Dan Lintin (center) and Mass Communication cussed rhetoric and the recognized as a marriage Lintin said. professor Cindy Killion (right) participated in gay marriage panel as part of the Athenaeum series last power of the word "mar- in Minnesota. Any other Wednesday. riage" and its influence on public perspectives; mass relationship shall not be `Sin City' an instant classic

Every once and a while, a movie each panel into each scene. comes along that changes the way movies Film Three stories are interconnected in the are made and in turn inspires a new gen- "Sin City" film (think "Pulp Fiction"), and each eration of filmmakers. I call this kind of story takes place in the titular Basin City. Niovie Type Rodriguez and Miller chose "The Hard film an instant classic because the minute Film Noir/Comic/Action/Crime it's over there is no doubt in your mind Goodbye," "The Big Fat Kill" and "That that you saw a brilliant piece of movie- Running Time Yellow Bastard" (volumes 1, 3 and 4 making. 126 minutes respectively in the "Sin City" comic The last film that had that kind of series) to use for the plot of the film, and Directed by he bookends the film with a short, seem- impact on me was "The Matrix." My new Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez instant classic is "Sin City," and it is sure and special guest director Quentin ingly unrelated opening and closing to have a big impact — if not a bigger Tarar)ti no sequence involving a very cool Josh impact — than "The Matrix" did for the Hartnett (I never thought I would use the world of movies. Cast words very cool and Josh Hartnett in the WOPPle4i1 about Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, :les- same sentence but that's how brilliant Based on three of Frank Miller's sica Alba, Clive Owen. Nick Stahl, graphic novels (he has written seven Elijah Wood, Benicio Del Toro, "Sin City" is). total) that take place in Basin City, "Sin Rosario Dawson. Michael Madsen and Basin City is also filled with some of plegetaritelf ? City" is the most faithful comic book more the cruelest, deranged and most bizarre adaptation ever put on the screen and also characters in movie history (example: MPAA Rating Elijah Wood as a mute psychopath canni- one hell of a cool movie. R: for sarong stylized violence, Ian- Robert Rodriguez ("Once Upon a gouge, nudity and sexual content bal who's eyes are hidden by his glasses for most of the film), but every actor Birthright Time in Mexico") directed "Sin City" n with Miller to ensure that his vision was Rating (check out that cast!) is up to the chal- transferred correctly to the screen, and he lenge and they all give great perfor- even brought in buddy Quentin Tarantino mances. to direct a car sequence involving charac- I couldn't decide who my favorite can help. ters played by Clive Owen and an injured character was, but the best were played — to say the least — Benicio Del Toro. by Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Nick Stahl For more than 30 years, Birthright This scene was vintage Tarantino and it (from "In the Bedroom" and "Terminator shows how modest Rodriguez is. 3"), drop dead gorgeous Jessica Alba, the has helped thousands of students Few directors would share their title aforementioned Wood and a makeup- worried about pregnancy. Our with two other directors for one movie, covered Mickey Rourke. but Rodriguez did it for all the right rea- "Sin City" is also one of the most styl- friendly volunteers offer free sons and it pays off. ishly violent movies ever made. Be pre- Rodriguez has been hailed as a solid pared to see some bloody images the pregnancy tests, answers to your action director, but with movies like "Spy likes of which you've never seen, but you questions, referrals to community Kids" and "Desperado" on his list of may also find yourself laughing at all of it black and white, but it is not without films, he seemed like he was capable of because the film has a very dark comic services and, most important, a color entirely. Certain colors appear to better. "Sin City" is the film he was born tone. highlight a specific character or spurts of friend to listen. All of our help to make, and I took great pleasure in I wish I could write forever about this oozing blood. watching a director at the peak of his movie, that's how great it is, but I must is free and confidential The reason for the lack of color in the game. finish up my praise. "Sin City" has it film is to give it the exact look of Miller's The look of the film is completely all—great characters and dialogue, dark and stormy comics. Apparently call anytime:452-2421 a 920 W. Fifth St unique, shot with digital film which gives inspired storytelling and incredibly Rodriquez used the graphic novels as sto- Email address: bIrthrightwinonaki)hotonall.com the director creative decisions at the unique visuals. Just don't expect any ryboards so he could replicate the look of touch of a button. Most of "Sin City" is happy endings. 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April 6, 2005 Page 8 Sports

CA Softball Men's Tennis This Week in Winona Next week Warriors 1-1, Augustana 0-13 Warriors 6, UW-Whitewater 3 Softball hosting NSIC Crossover, Fri. thru Sun. • The softball team is hosting all eight teams in Warriors 4-5, St. Cloud State 7-4 Warriors 8, Lawrence 1 Baseball vs. St. Cloud State (2), Wed., 2 p.m. the conference this week for the NSIC crossover. Baseball Women's Tennis Baseball at Bemidji State (2), Fri., noon Check back here for an update of how all the O Wayne State 13-7, Warriors 6-6 UW-Whitewater 5, Warriors 4 Baseball at Bemidji State (2), Sat., noon Wayne State 9-17, Warriors 7-8 University of Chicago 8, Warriors 1 games went. Men's golf at NSIC Spring Invite, Sat. cui) Women's Golf The men' s golf team is competing in the Men's Golf Women's golf hosts Best Western Invite, Fri. ■ 4th of 6 teams at the USD Invitational 2nd of 9 teams at the USD Invitational Track at Goldman Invite, Sat. NCAA Spring Central Regional and the NSIC cir 4th of 11 teams at Bulldog Classic Spring Invitational. Juniors not so junior anymore

John Huggenvik freshman that decided to WINONAN make WSU their home. "No one expected that During the 2003 season, much from a team that was the Winona State University starting five or six fresh- softball team did something man," Winona State junior that no team at WSU had infielder Dobbertin said. done before—it won a North- That sentiment is shared ern Sun Intercollegiate Con- by Division II All-American ference championship. Carlson who felt as though That title run went one the only real expectation was step further into uncharted to do well and win games. waters for the Warriors, "We all knew that there advancing into the regional was an expectation to keep tournament for the first time up what was being carried as well. over from the year before," A large part of that came Carlson said, "but other than from six unlikely heroes, that, there wasn't really any Doug Sundin/WiNoNAN Sarah Carlson, Kristin Noble, one set goal that was out Jenny Dobbertin is just one of six juniors on the softball team that helped Abby Kacena, Jamie Ket- there in front of us. We really lead WSU to the school's first ever NCAA Regional appearance two years twig, Elissa Wisniewski and had nothing to go on except ago. Also in that class are catcher Sarah Carlson, centerfielder Jamie Ket- Jenny Dobbertin, a class of for a pure love of the game twig, rightfielder Abby Kacena, infielder Kristin Noble and pitcher Elissa Please see Juniors, Page 9 Wisniewski. Softball splits week

Doug Sundin/WINONAN John Huggenvik Augies posted three in the first before Winona State's Jessica VanDenHeuvel the Warriors even got a chance to bat, competes on the floor earlier this year. WINONAN then followed that up with a three-run The sophomore finished in the top 15 in second on their way to a 13-1 win. two events last weekend at the NCGA The Winona State University soft- Elissa Wis- Division Ill championships. ball team grabbed two wins last week, splitting a pair against Augustana Col- niewski took lege as well as St. Cloud State Univer- the loss in the WSU gymnasts sity circle for the The Warriors are now 11-8 overall Warriors, giv- and will be kicking off the Northern ing up the first finish season Sun Intercollegiate Conference season three runs this weekend. before retiring Winona State took the first game to the dugout. at nationals from the Augies 1-0, thanks to a run- Stannis didn't Wegner have much bet- LA CROSSE, Wis. — Jessica VanDenHeuvel scoring single by junior Katie Wegner, ter luck in her 2 2/3 innings, giving up took home two top-15 finishes last weekend at scoring Jamie Kettwig, who had tripled seven runs before freshman Kristin the National College Gymnastics Association earlier in the inning. Fossell entered the game. The Augies' Division III championships last weekend at the That one run was all that sophomore hurler, Katie Krauth, knocked in five of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Jenny Stannis would need, finishing the those runs, plus crossed the plate twice The sophomore took 14th on the balance complete game shut out after allowing herself beam, scoring a personal record 9.6. She finished only three hits and striking out six. "As good as we were in the first 15th on the vault with a score of 9.3 "We played well defensively and game, we were equally as bad in the Junior teammate Amy Bickler also qualified Jenny threw the ball real well," WSU second," Jones said. "We couldn't get for the nationals and competed in the all-around coach Greg Jones said. "I don't think anybody out. We used all three pitchers competition, where she finished 15th with a total she allowed a runner to second until and none of them threw the ball real score of 36.450. late in the game. She was in total con- well. We have never lost this badly Bickler's best individual finishes came on the trol that entire game." before, but when you stay around the beam (9.35) and the floor exercise (9.2), where In the second of the two games Doug Sundin/WwoNAN game for long enough it is bound to she took 31st. Winona scored one run again, this time WSU leadoff hitter Lindsay Rosicky puts the ball in play happen eventually." She finished 32nd on the vault (9.175) and with Carlson coming across the plate during last week's doubleheader against St. Cloud. The Saturday, the Warriors had a victory 35th on the uneven parallel bars (8.725). after another Wegner single, but the sophomore slap hitter had three hits in the two games. Please see Softball, Page 9 Wayne wallops Warriors

Dan Chies a pinch-hit single in the seventh. Winona WINONAN In the second game, the Warriors State looked for drew first blood with two runs in the at least a small WAYNE, Neb. — Some say seven is top of the first and duplicated Game piece of the luckiest number. 1 with six runs, but lost 7-6. redemption in Total time the Winona State Univer- Brandon Hellenbrand was the pitch- the final game sity baseball team spent on the road er of record for Winona, lasting 3-plus Saturday, but traveling to Wayne State College: seven innings. Brett Schmit did all he could to Wayne State hours. spark the lineup from the lead-off spot, held nothing back in the Average number of runs scored per going 3-for-4 with three doubles. Stevens game by the Warriors during the four Schmit, Zwack and Ben Vazquez finale, putting games: just under seven. combined for eight of Winona's 10 hits. more salt in the Warricirs' wounds with Total innings spent in the lead while a 17-8 blowout that included four dou- being swept by the Wildcats: seven. NSIC Baseball bles, a triple and a home run by Wayne Turns out seven isn't so lucky for the NSJC O'Ait and just six hits by WSU. Warriors. WL WL Freshman Bryan Ruff got his first The weekend did not go well for Concordia-St.Paul 5-1 14-3 collegiate start and was roughed up for Winona State, dropping four games to Wayne State 5-1 19-7 seven runs in three innings. Five 5-1 10-7 the defending Northern Sun Intercolle- SW Minn. State Winona relievers mopped up. Warriors 3-5 9-10 giate Conference champions, as they Northern State 2-6 7-14 Vazquez went 2-for-4 with a double, fell to a 3-5 conference record on the Minn.-Crookston 0-2 0-14 a homer and two RBI, and catcher Kyle year. Bemidji State 0-4 0-19 Rodenkirk drove in two runs with his In the first second homer of the year. inning of Game Game 1 on Saturday was the most The Warriors are busy this week, 1 on Friday, the promising for the Warriors. They led playing their home opener at 2 p.m. Wildcats 6-2 as they entered the bottom of the today with a twin bill against St. Cloud jumped out to a fifth, but Winona starterJade Boettcher State University, then traveling to six-run lead off ran out of gas and command, walking Bemidji State University for a pair of Winona starter three batters and hitting another before doubleheaders Friday and Saturday. Josh Schultz Justin Kunferman got the call from the The race in the conference is heating and never bullpen. up as the season gets further along. looked back, The first batter greeted Kunferman Three teams are tied at the top with Zwack winning 13-6. rudely, bashing a grand slam and tying 5-1 records, including Wayne State. Schultz got tagged for 11 hits and the game. Wayne went on to win 9-7. Winona State is one game ahead of

12 runs in 3 2/3 innings. Schmit, Joe Magee and Reggie Northern State for fourth place, and the Doug Sundin/WINONAN Offensively, Dale Zwack went 2-for- Stevens were the , offense for WSU, final two spots are held by UM-Crook- Winona State relief pitcher Dan Burch throws a pitch during a game 4 with a home run and two runs-batted- with seven of the eight hits and five ston and Bemidji State, both of which last year at Loughrey Field. Burch and the rest of the WSU pitching in and Brian Menard drove in two with RBI. are winless: staff struggled last week as Wayne took four games from the Warriors.

April 6, 2005 Sports Page 9 On the ball...Opening Day...Go Brewers!

Opening Day is one of my favorite And on Sunday, it officially arrived. is Yankees-Red Sox and Indians-White crap because the Brewers have never days of the year. And I'm not talking about spring Sox), a new stadium opens every few won a World Series...I think it's because I know it's not my No. 1 favorite day, training. No, this is real baseball. years (though there aren't any this they're jealous that the Vikings have because Thanksgiving holds that spot. The Yankees started things off year), lots of games are on TV and never won the Super Bowl. But I think it is definitely top five, against the Red Sox, and the game every team is still in the playoff race, And the Cubs fans like to talk smack probably top three. sucked. Well, it sucked for me because I even the Brewers. because Chicago has made the playoffs The competition includes Christmas, hate the Yankees. And that brings me to my beloved a couple times recently, but guess what my birthday, Fourth of July, daylight But things got way cooler on Mon- beer makers. Windy City, you haven't even sniffed a savings time day, the first day of the day when everyone played. They started the season with a win, World Series since 1945. At least Mil- NFL and of course, the Super Bowl. The Brewers were in action against so that means they were tied for the best waukee went in 1982, but I digress. But nothing is quite like Opening the Pirates, and although I wasn't able record in baseball for at least 24 hours. As much as 1 love the Brewers, I Day. to watch the game, I was able to "watch Ian Stauffer They might not do anything this think I'm more excited that baseball has And to make things even cooler, the it" on mlb.com, which is probably the year, but I'm still excited and my fol- started, not just that Milwaukee is play- SPORTS EDITOR championship game of the NCAA coolest Web site on the internet. lowing will not waver. ing. men's basketball championship game If you don't know, mlb.com has a but mlb.com is by far the best, and it's Over the years, I've taken a lot of So anyway, Happy Opening Day to was on the same day. thing called Gameday, and it gives you the official Web site of Major League crap for being a Brewers fan just everyone a couple days late, and who- In the world of sports, things don't live pitch-by-pitch updates. Baseball. because they haven't had a winning sea- ever you root for, good luck and Go get much better than that. ESPN.com has the same thing, but it Opening Day is the perfect mix of son since Paul Molitor last donned the Brewers! But anyway, 1 know I've told you a is slower and it always gets screwed up. everything that is baseball. There is uniform. Ian Stauffer can be reached at bunch of times, but I love baseball. Other sites have stuff like that too, always a rivalry game or two (this year And those stupid Twins fans give me IDStauff3 7 7 [email protected]

Juniors Continued from Page 8 Softball Continued from Page 8 and we played that way all day long, day in and day always gave 110 percent. She played hard all the time in their sights, but let the win fizzle away torn half of the sixth with Chelsea Rosenow out. and we all respected her a lot. down the stretch. knocking in the eventual game-winning-run. "We knew that we would have to work hard, and "(Pitcher) Steph Fritch, who was a junior when we Winona led heading into the sixth inning Kristin Noble and Wegner each drove in give everything we had and at the end of the day, we all started, led by example. She always kept it positive when St. Cloud, which is ranked No. 8 in the one run in the inning. would be hurting, but it was all for the team." and had a great attitude all the time." North Central Region, piled on three quick The Huskies came close to getting back Head coach Greg Jones had his eye on a title, hop- Those role models and the teams before is what runs in the sixth to tie the game. to even, scoring two runs in the seventh but ing this would be the class that would help bring it Jones feels gave him and the rest of the coaching staff The Warriors didn't have an answer and Wisniewski and the Warriors held on for the home to Winona State. , the opportunity to bring in this group. the Huskies got another chance, which win. "One thing we started talking about with these guys "The years before is what really put Winona State turned into a four-run seventh outing. "Honestly I think that Jenny and Elissa was winning championships," Jones said. "They were on the landscape in Division II softball that allowed us The Warriors got one in the seventh, but were pitching tired all day," Jones said. all kids that had been to the top of the mountain in high to go out and get big recruits," Jones said. "Once we were unable to close the gap. "They didn't have good stuff, but we got school and knew what it took. We didn't have to teach got them in here we had the leadership on the team that In the second away with it because they were hitting the kids how to win anymore. They knew how to do it helped get them to where they are now." game, Winona State ball to people. when they got here and they know what it takes to be a Now that they have crossed over into the upper- fell behind quickly, "The team showed a lot of heart in the championship team." classmen title, it is time for those six freshman to step giving up a run in second game. We could have easily gone Winning is almost always described as a product of into the role of leader. the first inning, but down that same road when we got behind in hard work, and this group would be no different. "Now that we are all upperclassmen, which is kind was able to answer, the first, but we hit the ball hard and hit it "One of my most memo- of weird since we were called the young ones for so back with a run of its into the gaps. It has been a long time coming rable athletic experiences was long because of our big class, it should be really good own in the bottom that we have had a good come-from-behind the championship game of the for this group of freshman," Noble said. "We were in half of the inning, win over a great team." conference tournament against their position so we know what it is like. We know thanks to a home run The Warriors will be back in action this Carlson Duluth," Dobbertin said. "It what it is like to come into this program. by Sarah Carlson. weekend with the first NSIC crossover was amazing to see the team "We are all the lead by example type I think, which The Warriors got out in front in the third which the Warriors will be hosting. Winona play with so much heart and should be good for the freshman. They are a hard- after another big fly, this time coming of the will play a pair of games with Wayne State, desire. I had never seen a team working group and we want to show them what it is bat of Sam Jerding. on Friday, before facing of against Minneso- work that hard before and that like to be a part of this team." The score stayed 2-1 into the, sixth inning ta State-Moorhead and Northern State on was kind of the way the whole Now with an injection of fresh blood, the Warriors when the Huskies added the equalizer, but Saturday and UM-Crookston and Bemidji Noble year was." are hoping that the newest editions to the team can help the Warriors piled on three runs in the bot- State on Sunday. Despite the fact that they knew how to win, the them reach the place they had been once before. recruits still had to have someone to look up to and two "A conference title is definitely our objective," names come up more often than all the others. Noble said. "Our schedule is preparing us for the teams "We had great role models and leaders," Dobbertin we will see in the conference. No one team in the con- said. "Kari Webers was a senior when we were all ference will let us have anything so we need to play Three records broken freshman, and she was an amazing ball player. She hard everyday." in outdoor season opener Men's golf close at USD Invite ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Winona hammer throw by more than four feet and State University track and field team opened won the event with a throw of 158 feet-3 VERMILLION, S.D. — Winona ness and Matt Horel both added Halvorson and Watters both fin- the outdoor season and broke three records inches. Lonning was named the Northern State University freshman golfer 159s. ished with 181 strokes, tied for 15th and tied another at the Viking Olympics. Sun Intercollegiate Conference field athlete Troy Merritt took home medalist Kevin Loeffler played as an plke, and McKenzie finished tied "It was the first meet, and you never real- of the week. honors and led the Warriors to a independent and carded a 155. for 20th with 183 strokes. ly know what to expect," WSU coach Mason Magnuson tied second-place finish Monday at the For the women, Alyssa Halvor- The women are back in action Rebarchek said. "You just kind of hope the school record in University of South Dakota Invita- son took fourth place with 161 this week when they host the Best everyone makes it around the track and gets the pole vault, get- tional. strokes. Western Riverport Invitational at a mark in. ting over the bar at Merritt carded a two-day total of Holly McKenzie finished tied Cedar Valley Golf Course on Satur- "We got we were expecting. This is a 10-11 3/4. 138, including an eye-popping 7- for 16th with 170, while Nikki Wil- day and Sunday. sport of progress and building. The first All three of the under-par 65 on Sunday. son had 171 and tied for 19th. The men play this weekend at meet is a benchmark to see where you are at records that were The Warriors' team total was Other finishers were Samantha the Northern Sun Intercollegiate and what you have to do between now and broken came in 597, one behind St. Cloud State Wolf with 170 and Jennifer Watters Conference Spring Invitational on conference." events that are only University's 596. with 178, 26th and 27th places. Sunday and the NCAA Spring Cen- Nicole Lonning, outdoor events. Justin Carrier was the second Earlier in the week, the women's tral Regional on Monday and Tues- Nicole Coleman and "That shows that Faber WSU finisher at 146, followed by team finished fourth at the Bulldog day at the Ironhorse Golf Course in Deidra Faber all these girls have worked hard over the winter Caleb Turbett with 154. Bret Toft- Classic in Kirksville, Mo. Leawood, Kan. broke records and and they've made tremendous gains physi- Bria Magnuson tied cally and athletically," Rebarchek said. another. "They haven't done those events all year, The Warriors tal- and they came out and broke records right Bickler overcomes to place lied 200.5 points and away." finished second, 47 Hillary Cunningham won the high jump points behind host at 5-5 and took third in the 100 hurdles in Lonning Augustana College. 15.70. 15th at gymnastics nationals Faber broke her own record in the 400- Freshman Jess Devine won the 100 dash meter hurdles in 1 minute, 2.40 seconds, in 12.81 seconds and took second in the 100 Eds. Note.. This is the seventh in a series of inter- Just to have the opportunity and to be able to com- while Coleman broke her own mark in the hurdles at 15.6 seconds. views with Winona State athletes that will run until the pete was fantastic. It was just awesome. steeplechase with a time of 12:07.5. The team runs next Saturday at the Cold- end of the year. 4. What was it like competing on the national Lonning blew past the old mark in the man Invitational in Stevens Point, Wis. Winona State junior gymnast Amy Bickler and stage? teammate Jessica VanDenHeuvel finished their sea- It was so much fun and so exciting. There were lots sons last weekend at the National Collegiate Gymnas- of people. The march in was probably the best part of tics Association Division III championships in La the whole meet. They had it set up really cool with all Men's tennis wins two Crosse, Wis. the lights off and spotlights and stuff. Both overcame severe back 5. Who is your favorite athlete in and out of your WHITEWATER, Wis. — The Winona the same triangular, but the Warriors were problems to get to nationals, sport? State University men's tennis team took two beaten 8-1 by the University of Chicago and and both represented Winona My favorite gymnast is Kim Zmeskal, an olympian last weekend at the University of Wisconsin- 5-4 by UW-Whitewater. State University well while from 1992 or so. Out of my sport, I'd say Michael Jor- Whitewater triangular. The only Warrior that won in both match- they were there. dan. The Warriors beat UW-Whitewater 6-3, es was No. 2 singles player Megan Hertz, Today we're talking with 6. Do you have any hidden talents? led by five singles wins. • who won both times in straight sets. Bickler, who took 15th in the I like to walk on my hands, but that is kind of like Gage Davidson, Josh Malwitz, John Against Whitewater, Winona was down all-around competition less being a gymnast. I like to follow people or walk up Gould and Ryan Zilka won in straight sets, 4-2 after the singles matches and needed to than two years after having stairs on my hands. while Kyle Buchmeier won in three sets, 6- sweep the doubles to get the win. surgery that left her with a rod 7. Who is the funniest girl on the team? 4, 2-6, 6-2. Michele Bailey and Katie Katterheinrich Bickler and four screws in her spine. Jess (VanDenHeuvel) says the funniest stuff, but Davidson and Malwitz teamed up for the won their match in a super tiebreaker, 9-8 1. What is your favorite athletic experience? Lindsay (Greer) is the craziest, most random one. She Warriors' only doubles win. (10-5), and Maggie Lindquist and Jenna My senior year of high school, I won the state just starts dancing sometimes. She's the one you look The men also played Lawrence Universi- Fuller won 8-6, but Hertz and Megan New- championship in the floor exercise. at and just laugh, but Jess has the best lines. ty and swept the singles matches on the way bauer were beat 8-1 and Whitewater got the 2. What is your favorite event to compete in? 8. What is your all-time favorite movie? to the 8-1 win. win. The floor. I like that you get to do it to music, and it Grease. I like the dancing in that movie. Davidson, Malwitz, Buchmeier, Kyle The women are back on the courts today allows you to express your personality more than other 9. What is in your CD player right now? Savelkoul, Gould and Zilka all 'won the sin- in St. Cloud, Minn., against Southwest Min- events. Country music. I think it's a Tim McGraw mix CD. gles matches, while the teams of Davidson nesota State University. The men travel to 3. Did it make it more special to compete at 10. What is the best advice you ever received? and Malwitz and Buchmeier and Savelkoul Decorah, Iowa, on Friday and Saturday for nationals with all the problems you've faced with "Never give up and always do your best," from my took home doubles wins. matches against Luther College, Central your back and with the team? dad. The Winona State women's team was at College and the University of Dubuque. Midtown Thank you for shopping Foods Winona's Only Full Service Grocery Store Midtown Foods Open 6 am 10 pm 7 Days a Week )owntown In the Winona Mall 126 East 5th St. • •S2-13:35 1213 Gilmore Ave,. 452-705 We reserve the right to limit quantities. 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