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\\ ednesda Feb. 2 2007 o ume 85 Issue 17 INSIDE: News Students rally at state capitol for no Sarah Brecht! WINONAN tuition increases The future of Winona State University's long-standing a The enviromen- campus radio station is uncertain. KQAL 89.5 FM operates from tal effects of a radio tower owned by Winona Winona State's State alumnus and benefactor Jerry Papenfuss, but plans to relocate laPtoP Program the tower across the Mississippi River will require additional costs for the station and the university. a House passes Exact costs and license fees will business tax not be decided until negotiations with Papenfuss are officially breaks linked to underway, but vice president for minimum-wage academic affairs Sally Johnstone expects to reach an agreement hike before the June 30 license renewal deadline. "Right now we are just trying to Arts determine if this is a worthwhile investment for the university. a Stop Kiss, a Does it push us into the future? Is it a good, inclusive learning student-di- experience?" said Johnstone. rected play, Johnstone said contrary to rumor, she does not expect to explores the see KQAL terminated, and has effect of a kiss advised the station to reapply for its license. In addition to researching ■ BCAA to host KQAL's role at Winona soul food. din- State, Johnstone and mass communication department chair nen Jewel of John Weis are determining the the Nile outlook of radio in the general media. "I'm talking to the professionals 1 Roberts re- in this field to see where radio is Anna Ligocki/WINONAN views 'Blood Jason Bednar, Winona State freshman broadcasting major, reads the news at KQAL See KQAL, Page 5 every Monday at 6 p.m. and Friday at noon. Jobs at KQAL are available to all students, Diamond' not just those in the mass communications department.

Phone. (5( 45 7 5119 http ://www.winona.edu'winonan Students take to the capitol to fight rising tuition costs Elena Grimm have created a generation of fellow students -to keep to attend a state university making grants out of reach. WINONAN debt and I want that generation fighting. is about $5,200 per year, not But, they make to little to to stop here." The MSUSA, which including room and board or pay for her college education. It was 9 degrees in St. Paul Forty students from Winona represents higher education textbooks. Burke is one of five children. last Wednesday. The below- State University and purple policies and funding at the In 2005, 63 percent of To help pay for school, she freezing temperature is taking out loans and reflected student working 20 hours a week sentiment. while taking 18 credits. From dozens of "You're helpless," she state colleges and said. "That's not healthy, universities, a thousand that's not safe, that's not students rallied at the the college experience Capitol to protest rising a student should be tuition costs and debts getting." they will have as college Burke called Rally graduates. Day a big success. The group of `Our goal was to protestors marched from show them that we have St. Paul College, across a voice and that we care, a bridge over 1-94, as and that's what we did," semis and cars honked she said. as they passed. Lawmakers will now Their chants have to decide if the demanded, "Hey, hey, voice is loud enough. ho, ho, tuition hikes have Those who came out got to go." And their of their state offices to signs read "Debt makes face the cold and the my sex life suffer" and crowd shared Burke's "Tuition is a bitch." optimism. Like prisoners, After years of students marched with double-digit tuition rate plastic balls and chains Photo by Elena Grimm IWINONAN increases, many schools hanging from their arms An estimated 1,000 students from Minnesota colleges protested high tuition costs and the thousands were able to keep to represent their tuition of dollars in debt they face after graduation on the steps of the state capitol last Wednesday. A bill to increases at 9 percent burdens. put a freeze on tuition was introduced to the state legislature earlier that day. or lower in the last few When they reached years, Rep. Frank Moe, the capitol, they were met at mascot "Wazoo the Warrior" state and federal levels, Minnesota undergraduates DFL-Bemidji said. the front steps by Minnesota joined the rally with the largest introduced a bill to lawmakers borrowed a total of $950 million Rep.MelissaHortman,DFL- State University Student representation of the seven that would freeze tuition costs in student loans, according to Brooklyn Park, said, "Better Association members and state Minnesota State Universities over the next two years, so that the Office of Higher Education. times are here," indicating the representatives, who helped in attendance. students enrolled in the 2008- The average amount borrowed one-time surplus in the state rally the frigid crowd. Winona State student senate 09 school year would pay the by each student was $6,600. budget this year. Rep. Gene Pelowski, a president Carl Soderberg same amount as in 2006-07. Terri Burke, student senate's Winona schoolteacher and and MSUSA vice chair Rick Winona State University legislative affairs chair, Reach Elena at long-time supporter of higher Howden spoke to the crowd tuition is more than $7,000 a attended the rally. [email protected]. education needs, said, "We about the debt they will year without the costs of room Like many students, Burke's graduate with and encouraged and board. The average cost parents' income is too high,

Student senate to host blood drive A GREAT SUMMER JOB! Every two seconds some- in East Hall, Kryzsko Com- lation currently gives blood. Birch Trail Camp, located in NW Wisconsin wants one in America needs blood. mons. To schedule an appoint- motivated people as cabin counselors/activity instruc- On an average day, 38,000 Anyone over 17 years old ment visit the Student Senate tors units of red blood cells are who is in good health and Office in Kryzsko Commons (you name it, we teach it!) needed. weighs 110 pounds is eligible or call 507-457-5316. Trip leaders and kitchen assistants. We are looking for To help the cause, Winona to give blood. Bring identification. Juice State University Student Sen- The statistics are clear. Just and snacks will be avail- people who are committed to kids, the outdoors and ate will host an America Red one pint of blood can help able for those to contribute. having fun! Cross Blood Drive from 11 save as many as three lives. For more information email Top Pay, travel allowance, room & board and paid to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, It takes less than an hour, yet DJ Danielson at DADan- internships through Thursday, Feb. 22, only five percent of the popu- [email protected]. www.birchtrail.com or 2 News - Wednesday February gl, 2007 Laptops linked to environmental, health hazards physical and psychological Shanthal Perera effects. WINONAN Dean Feller, director of operations at technical One desktop computer support, said there are '''.TO:440:ft.g.4•0:;136& left on all day for one year components in laptops can release more than 1,500 that contain hazardous pounds of carbon dioxide into chemicals. the atmosphere, according to The flat-panel monitors the Harvard Green Campus contain mercury and printed Initiative Web site. circuit boards contain This would take would take hazardous substances 100 to 500 trees to offset, the such as lead, chromium, site said. cadmium and mercury. Winona State University "Because it's a lease biology professor Bruno program we don't have Photo by Mark Chryst /WINONAN Borsari said these emissions to worry about disposal," were caused by the amount Feller said. A student works on one of the many desktop computers available in the WSU library. A of electricity consumed by a The leasing company tries desktop computer left on all day for one year can result in more than 1,500 pounds of carbon desktop computer. to sell the laptops not bought dioxide being released into the atmosphere. But desktops aren't the only by graduating students to culprits. companies and schools. individual units. common laptop-related health pain in their arms, elbows, "A laptop connected to a Gateway, one of the two Feller said laptops are a effect she noticed was back wrist and fingers – especially power supply, optimistically laptop providers in Winona better option than desktop strain. after sleep – also resulted from saying, would release close State's laptop program, has a computers. She said the extra weight improper typing techniques. to 50 percent of the carbon recycling program in which The liquid crystal displays of laptops in backpacks puts According to a study by dioxide released by a desktop unwanted computers and parts of laptops are easier on the stress on the back. Harvard Arts and Sciences computer, roughly 6000 to can be traded or recycled eyes because cathode ray tube "Students don't distribute Computer Services in 7000 pounds," Borsari said. through environmentally- displays on older, conventional the weight properly." Palm December, about 40 percent The significance of laptops friendly means. monitors flicker. The liquid said. of about 2,000 respondents at Winona State University crystal displays in laptops also Another health-related reported computer-induced can be summed up in the Winona State has been offer higher resolution than concern was muscle pain pain. phrase "laptop university." proactive in reducing waste desktop monitors caused by students using According to a study by But despite benefits, laptops by ordering spare parts and Director of Health Services laptops on laps or beds. pose negative environmental, blank CDs in bulk rather than Diane Palm said the most Palm said students feeling LAPTOPS, Page 6 Congress takes big step toward minimum-wage increase Jim Kuhrihenn the House and Senate work to get this thing done pretty raise revenue by closing a necessary Republican back- ASSOCIATED PRESS out differences between their quickly," Baucus said. loophole that permits wealthy ing. tax packages. The Senate tax Under the House bill, small taxpayers to shift income to Senate Republican officials WASHINGTON (AP) - breaks—worth $8.3 billion— businesses would see an ex- their children and avoid high- predicted the final tax package The House overwhelmingly are more than four times big- tension in some tax write-offs er taxes on capital gains and would be closer to the House approved business tax breaks ger than the ones passed in the that are scheduled to expire dividends. version than the Senate's. worth $1.8 billion over 10 House. and would be able to continue The House vote displayed Small business groups have years on Friday, a key step to- Senate Finance Commit- to claim a tax credit for hiring the influence the Senate's Re- sided with the Senate, but the ward forging a congressional tee Chairman Max Baucus, disadvantaged workers. The publican minority can have U.S. Chamber of Commerce compromise on increasing the D-Mont., said House and Sen- legislation also would ensure on congressional legislation. is lobbying for the House ver- minimum wage. ate negotiators could reconcile that restaurants, which can House Democrats had de- sion. The vote on the tax cuts differences in the bills within deduct Social Security taxes manded a minimum wage bill After the House vote, Sen- without any tax provisions. was 360-45. two or three weeks. paid on tips above the mini- ate Republican Leader Mitch Passage of a wage hike "The minimum wage pro- mum wage, would not be hurt Senate Democrats insisted McConnell, R-Ky., called the vision is going to trump all of by the wage hike. that without some tax relief, for the lowest-paid workers See MINIMUM, Page 6 now depends on how quickly this and is going to drive us The House bill would also the minimum wage would lose Wednesdag, rebrurarg 21, 2007 -News 3 -THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST- Iranian president continues to escalate nuclear situation Shanthal Perera porting non-proliferation, the WINONAN spread of nuclear weapons technology, they are busy He has called for the de- refining their own nuclear struction of Israel, continues arsenals.. to defy the United Nations by Iran has been less than advancing his controversial forth coming with the in- nuclear program and now his ternational atomic energy government is being accused agency about their nuclear of providing weapons to Shia program, which has further militia in Iraq. added to international sus- Iran's president Mahmoud picions. The IAEA is seen Ahmadinejad has been consid- by Iran as another American ered one of the most contro- controlled organization un- versial world leaders. Besides der the banner of the United making the news regularly as a Nations. rebel and anti-Semite, there are According to Grover, the even claims he is using Iran's IAEA doesn't have an Amer- nuclear program to quicken ican majority and is currently the end of days. headed by an Egyptian, Mo- The mix is unhealthy and hamed ElBaradei. unpredictable, but Yogesh Gro- Grover still sees the pos- ver, a global studies professor sibility Iran and the agency at Winona State University, can work out an agreement believes Iran is still behaving to monitor the program and rationally. ensure it is only used for Grover blamed Iran's atti- peaceful purposes. tude for causing international Mehdi Ghasemi/ASSOCIATED PRESS Grover pointed at North isolation. Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart Mahnioud Korea as an example of "They are not acting smart," Ahmadinejad, during an official welcoming ceremony, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 17, hope. He urged importance Grover said. "They could 2007. of communications being achieve their objectives with- kept open between the U.S. out this attitude." lamists. jad's term. Announcements as a backlash to his policies. and Iran-and, through conces- The confrontational policy Iran was one of the first na- concerning Iran's nuclear Iranian university students sions, both sides could come to of U.S. government hasn't tions to attempt bombing a progress have been label "im- were also involved in protests a solution. helped matters. nuclear reactor—former Iraqi mature" by Israeli analysts. against the president accusing "Let cool heads prevail," "There is a lack of trust and President Saddam Hussein's To add to the complexities, him of being a puppet of the Grover said. that makes communication Osirak reactor was bombed in a number of American politi- conservatives. very difficult," Grover said. 1980 during the Iran-Iraq war. cians, including Democratic This underscores the im- Presently, America's op- A year later, Israel improved presidential candidate Hillary portance of diplomacy. tions in handling the nuclear on Iran's botched attack and Clinton, have expressed that Israel's war against Leba- issue, let alone Iran, have been destroyed the reactor, becom- Iran will not be allowed to de- non last summer resulted limited due to the war in Iraq. ing the first nation to do so. velop a nuclear weapon. in Hezbollah's increasing Iran has the ability to pass Iran's multiple targets add fur- The underlying factor in popularity in Lebanon. Any high-tech weapons to Shia mi- ther problems to a comprehen- striking Iran's facilities will military action by the Unit- litia in Iraq, making life tough- sive military strike. The Amer- only delay their progress and ed States or Israel will give er for American soldiers. The ican air force's new stealth strengthen resolve to obtain a Ahmadinejad a rallying call war in Iraq has revealed Amer- F-22 Raptor was mentioned nuclear weapon, Grover said. to gather Iranian public,sup- ican vulnerabilities and Iran is by some officials as a possible In Iran, there's a lot of dis- port. aware of them, Grover said. solution. The United States pleasure about Ahmadinejad's Despite claims of Ahma- Ahmadinejad also holds currently has a policy of not presidency. He ran on a plat- dinejad's "end time obses- significant allies in Lebanon, selling them to other countries, form of reducing poverty and sion," the possibility of an Syria and the Palestinian ter- meaning Israel will not be able bring economic change, but he Iranian nuclear attack is un- A Great Place To Live! ritories, who could be brought obtain them. has spent more time and mon- likely due to the response by into the fold if an Israeli- Like Israel's strike on Iraq's ey on Iran's nuclear program other nuclear states. Tenants Trust! American coalition attempts to reactor in 1981, any such at- and funding radical Islamists "Iran will be obliterated," strike Iran's program. tack on Iran would have to groups like Hezbollah, Hamas said Grover, who insisted this Military action in Iran will take place before the reactor and Islamic Jihad. conclusion will keep Iran, if HOUSES & gulf the whole Middle East becomes "hot" to prevent ex- Last December's city not Ahmadinejad, from us- in war, according to Grover, posing people to radiation. council elections, where Ah- ing nuclear weapons. PARTMENTS creating an ensemble of Israel Grover said Iran won't have madinejad's allies conceded Nuclear powers are per- against Arabs, Sunnis against the capacity to develop nuclear defeat to reformists and mod- ceived hypocritical, accord- www.greatrivermanagement.com Shias, America against Is- weapons during Ahmadine- erate conservatives, were seen ing to Grover. While sup- email:[email protected] 4 News - Wedllesdau Febrilaru 21, 2007 KQAL Continued from Page 1 going," said Johnstone. directors who act as liaisons one sign on the way to the involvement and needs to Johnstone, Daniel, Jacob and with different music labels cafeteria," said Jacob. create more of a presence on Welker are all hoping for the HISTORY: across the country; program According to Jacob, KQAL is campus with live broadcasts, same thing: expansion. KQAL, first hit the airwaves directors who oversee all responsible for announcements framed posters, integration into Whether it's in the Dec. 12, 1972. activities; traffic supervisors for off-campus organizations, campus activities, and cross- classrooms, on campus When mass communication who direct daily operations; such as American Red Cross, promotion with group such as or throughout southeast professor Ajit Daniel first came and news, public affairs and but could also be used to UPAC. Minnesota,_KQAL and campus to Winona State in 1982, KQAL sports directors. promote campus and club In addition to lack of personnel are aware of its was on the air for four hours a Student workers are paid events. funding and promotion, potential to affect lives and day and was centered solely on the campus minimum wage of DJ Ted Welker's show, "The KQAL employees feel a vital education. the campus community. Now $8.40 per hour. Phish Phry," which has been link to the station's success is "The way we communicate the station runs 24 hours, seven "We don't pay, we a part of KQAL since 1993, the attraction of new student in all fields of study is shifting days a week, and offers music, compensate," Daniel said. "We showcases alternative music. workers. and changing, and now people news, public affairs and sports are doing them a service by "I just play the songs that Daniel prides the station are expected to be proficient programs. giving them the skills to work are hitting me during the day, on its open-door policy, as in numerous forms of media," It's staffed by about 30 in the real world." it could be James Brown, any student can be a part of Johnstone said. students of various majors. Bob Marley, bluegrass, jazz," the production. After a brief Daniel also recognizes the According to station manager INSIDE LOOK: Welker said. "It's going to be interview with Daniel and melding of various forms of and mass communication A typical KQAL lineup a mixture between mainstream Martin, any aspiring DJs enter media throughout society and professor Ajit Daniel, it is a includes classical and jazz stuff and obscure music you a training session where they hopes to mirror this relationship common misconception only music in the morning and early would never hear otherwise," are evaluated on their diction, on campus. broadcast majors can apply to afternoon, alternative music in Though the station airs some enunciation, voice and level of "The barriers of technology work. the late afternoon and evening, mainstream music, students comfort on the air. have come down, and yet "It has never been exclusively and a mixture of educational are unlikely to hear the top-40 "I think if students knew on campus we have not yet a mass comm. project," Daniel programs, public service hits they hear on other radio how easy it is to just stop in and learned to work together," said. "At least 15 different announcements and live sports stations. sign up and be on the air, more Daniel said. "I would love to disciplines, including political coverage. "You will never, ever, ever, people would be showing up," have the opportunity to work science and sociology, are Jon Jacob, KQAL disc ever hear Britney Spears or Welker said. openly and sincerely with all working for the station." jockey and a host of a Monday Justin Timberlake," said Jacob. the student media on campus." KQAL, a non-commercial night sports show, is excited Welker, an eighth-year WAVES OF THE station, is funded primarily about the station's partnership KQAL DJ, agrees that the FUTURE: Reach Sarah through the university and with the Winona State athletic station needs more campus As for the future of KQAL, [email protected]. student senate, even though department. its audience extends to This fall, KQAL incorporated southeastern Minnesota. play-by-play announcing of According to Daniel, these Warrior football and basketball, parameters are what set KQAL and Jacob even traveled to apart from other college radio Massachusetts to cover last stations and account for some of year's national championship the station's limited funding. basketball game. For example, St. Cloud State "The athletic director has University has five full-time been a great supporter of our faculty members dedicated sports coverage, and I bet specifically to the radio 95 percent of students didn't station. even know Winona State had a Daniel and Michael Martin radio station until the national are only part-time station (basketball) championship," managers, Daniel said. "And Jacob said. because other universities have Despite expansion in the full-time faculty dedicated to station's sports. department, the radio station, they qualify Daniel, Jacob and DJ Ted for federal grants that we can't Welker feel the station is get." not being used to its fullest Daniel and Martin, KQAL's potential and can only be fully technical director, have focused utilized with sufficient funding, on establishing a student equipment, promotion and managerial system that will resources. give students the experience "KQAL is one of the best- of working in a professional kept secrets on campus," Daniel environment. said. "Students need to tune in. Daniel said KQAL's They need to use it," Kevin Pilla, left, and his partner Thomas Mannix sit with their dog, Buddy, at their home management team consists Jacob said students don't in Asbury Park, N.J., Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. Mannix and Pilla were among the first to fill of production managers know about the station because out civil union applications at Asbury Park City Hall Monday, the first day to get a license who organize public service it doesn't self-promote. for civil unions in the state. announcements; music "I can only remember seeing News - Wednesday, rebruarg 21, 2007 5

MINIMUM Continued from page 3 House tax cuts a "good first behind the House tax pack- tions to tough issues." some tax shelters and add new al Federation of Independent step." age was in stark contrast to the The minimum wage bill had taxes on lawsuit settlements Business, prefer the larger Sen- "While I support the more largely partisan debate on Iraq become the new Democratic and punitive damage payments ate bill. The U.S. Chamber of robust Senate package," Mc- that consumed the House for majority's first legislative chal- and on deferred compensation Commerce supports the House Connell said, "I know we can most of the week. Lawmak- lenge. The $2.10 an hour in- packages for higher paid ex- bill because it objects to the create a stronger bipartisan ers held up the House bill as a crease _ from $5.15 to $7.25 ecutives. Senate's revenue provisions, package that provides mean- model for legislative coopera- over two years _ was a Demo- "The House package is particularly the plan to elimi- ingful benefits to both those tion. Still, some Republicans cratic campaign issue last year puny," said Sen. Charles nate deductions for payments who earn the minimum wage complained that Democrats and was at the top of the party's Grassley of Iowa, the ranking in lawsuits. and those who pay it." prevented them from offer- legislative agenda. But the bill Republican on the Senate Fi- Rep. Jim McCrery of Louisi- Eager to begin their week- ing amendments on the House stumbled when House and Sen- nance Committee. He called ana, the ranking Republican on long President's Day recess, floor. ate Democrats disagreed on the for a compromise that would the Ways and Means Commit- lawmakers spent little time Rep. Charles Rangel, D- need for tax cuts. close tax loopholes, raise more tee, said the House bill "does debating the tax cuts and acted N.Y., the chairman ofthe House With its $8.3 billion tax revenue and "help small busi- a much better job of focusing" under expedited procedures tax-writing Ways and Means package, the Senate would ex- nesses that sometimes are hurt relief on businesses that could that required a two-thirds ma- Committee, said the legislation tend tax credits and tax write- by an increase in the minimum feel the pinch of a minimum jority, a threshold the vote eas- "should set the tone for the rest offs, and provides new tax wage." wage hike. ily met. of the Congress as we search preferences to certain compa- Groups representing small The bipartisan agreement for common ground and solu- nies. It also would eliminate businesses, such as the Nation-

LAPTOPS Continued from page 3 Harvard Arts and Sciences The study showed most to asses what was going on," the class. then we have a problem to deal Computer Services in students were distracted by the Fried said. "If you are paying tuition with," Fried said."Most were December, about 40 percent use of laptops by others in the Fried blamed on our belief and don't want to listen to the distracted by others watching of the approximately 2,000 class. in multi-tasking. lecture, that's not my problem movies and playing poker." respondents reported computer- "If you are paying tuition "We really can't, we can but if that distracting others induced pain. and don't want to listen to the shift between different things who want to pay attention, According to a study by lecture, that's not my problem. but even then we are not Winona State psychology But if that's distracting others fully paying attention," - Fried professor Carrie Fried, students who want to pay attention, said. "Some faculty members who bring laptops to classes then we have a problem to deal are banning laptops in their scored less- than students who with," Fried said. classes, but I am not a fan of don't. Fried said the flashy images that." The study took place in are harder to filter out than Fried felt blocking the Fried's general psychology distracting sounds. wireless signal seemed like class, where most students were "Most were distracted by the best option but from what Z . freshman and sophomores. others watching movies and she has heard it would be Fried said the results might playing poker," Fried said. extremely difficult. to do so be completely different if the According to study by without re-setting the whole study involved seniors or a Harvard Arts and Sciences system. smaller class. Computer Services in The study showed most "Laptops and wireless December, about 40 percent students were distracted by availability just exploded so of the approximately 2,000 the use of laptops by others in Thursday, March 1, 2007 fast that we didn't have time respondents reported to asses what was going on," computer-induced pain. 11:00 a: 3:30 p.m. Fried said. According to a study by Fried blamed the American Carrie Fried, a psychology It 'you're not a Student on, Kryzsko belief in multi-tasking. professor at Winona State, 9-5 person, "We really can't (multi- students bring laptops to how about task)." Fried said. "We can classes scored less than 114, 4-7, or 6-11? shift between different things, students who didn't use their IlprrY* ,, lid w ;my but even then we are not fully laptops. haZ ti 6l you 1.1.01M • paying attention," Fried said. The study took place in Camp Fair offOr§. tudOtt§ a chance to explore "Some faculty members Fried's general psychology ondippat pgy at 010.1. various organization i,‘..,..arl,d o , network with are banning laptops in their class where most students classes," Fried added. "But I were freshman and you am. $ee amt nwt employers seeking inte ns., shimmer help and am not a fan of that." sophomores. Fried said the hmkT iiinr)„, volunteers. Fried felt blocking the results might be completely wireless signal seemed like the different ifthe study involved bring copies of:•Ygur resume to diStrAute,lo`pplOtial employers.

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WINONAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 You need a spring break when... plEad Laura Greene cause you can't stop humming your visits to the gym while de- and fire up the grill when tern- Op/Ed Columnist "Margaritaville" and "No Shirt, creasing the amount of leftover peratures rise above freezing. No Shoes, No Problem" out Valentine's Day chocolates you When the mercury drops 20 de- If you're anything like me, loud. consume. grees the next day, you become you are more than ready for 9. You find yourself ob- 6. You check the forecast severely depressed. a relaxing spring break in a sessively downloading pictures everyday with the hope that it 2. To warm yourself, you of beach scenes from Webshots might miraculously predict 85 iron your clothes while they so that you may gaze wistfully and sunny instead of -85 and are on you—hoping to retain • at your paradise screensaver in overcast. the heat for a little while before class. 5. Your hands have you take a blow-dryer to your drastically warmer climate. 8. You've started buy- blotchy orange streaks from an already dry hair. ing T-shirts, shorts, sandals, I know it's hard to choose excess of self-tanner. 1. You have ordered a whether or not to migrate south and sunglasses because you 4. You've been making dump truck to pour white sand hold out hope that spring might or stay here in exotic, excit- daily trips to the tanning bed on the floor in your room while come early in the year, what ing Winona. Just in case you because the only way you will you crank the heat, turn on the can't decide, consider these ten with global warming and all. risk exposing bare skin to any- palm tree lights, don the grass warning signs that signal your 7. You've tried on last thing but a hot shower is to fry hula skirt, stir up some m a r - need to book a flight: year's swimming suit, thinking yourself in the electric sun. garitas and invite a few friends it's never too early to prepare . 10. In the library, you real- 3. You throw open your over for a Monday-night luau. .. and consequently increased ize people are staring at you be- window, shout 'Hallelujah,' Firings display lack of administration support Samuel KeaneRudolph minate their employment, and and ways of knowing." tration who feels unaccountable Op/Ed Columnist wouldn't allow them to see the I would hardly call the lack to anyone, much less the lowly anonymous letter that made the of cooperation on behalf of students with whom they're The removal of three West charges against them. school administrators "involve- supposed to be involved. Campus RAs and a West Cam- Ruth ment with students." Even if none of the fired pus Assistant Hall Director is S cro- RAs are "at-will" employ- students' allegations are true, just the latest in a disturbing eder, ees, meaning that the univer- the problem remains—the uni- trend towards excluding stu- acting sity can fire them at any time, versity thinks it doesn't need dents from university policy Student for any reason. to tell students about things making. Affairs Notice how much contrast which impact us on a daily ba- After firing Jon Buchberger, VP, said there is between an at-will em- sis. Were any of the fired RAs' Kjersten Sakala, Timm Simon- that ployee, and, say, a Vice Presi- residents consulted? No. Were det and Mara Meyer based on they dent for Student Affairs, who other students who went on the a single anonymous accusa- were has a contract. After all, as long hurricane relief trip questioned tion that the four were cliquish termi- as administrators are secure about the validity of the anon- and unfriendly on a university- nated for "inadequate leader- in their jobs with their six-fig- ymous allegations? No. Did sponsored hurricane relief trip ship," without divulging the ure paychecks and perks, who Scheevel or Schroeder investi- over Christmas break, univer- specifics and definition of that cares about the lowly RAs who gate the allegations? No. sity administrators have been term. She continued to say that get a small stipend and room The lack of communica- stonewalling while handing out it wasn't university policy to and board? After all, they're tion on behalf of Winona State details—both to students and to provide a written statement for only students. administration on this issue the fired persons themselves. firing. I'm certain that if Ruth means that we'll never know Now, maybe you'll disagree This seems contradictory to Schroeder or Paula Scheevel, if there is any other side to this with me, but to me it only seems Winona State's mission state- the dorm director, were fired story. The way the university The opinions of this newspa- like common , courtesy that if ment, which says "Faculty and under the same circumstances has handled this situation is per do not reflect those of the you're going to be fired, that administration are involved that Buchberger, Sakala, Si- absolutely shameful, and both MnSCU system, Winona State you should know why and have with students, facilitate cooper- mondet and Meyer were fired, RAs and students deserve an University, its faculty, staff or a chance to defend yourself ative and active learning, pro- they would be furious and de- explanation. student body. Any questions or Evidently the university dis- vide prompt feedback, empha- mand an explanation. comments should be directed size time on task, communicate But after all, we're only stu- to the Winonan publication agrees. Apparently, the univer- Reach Samuel at skean- high expectations and respect hoard, editors or submitted as sity didn't allow the students dents, and we're subject to the [email protected] . letters to the editor. to appeal the decision to ter- our students' diverse talents whims of a university adminis-

8 Kate Weber, Editor-in-Chief - winonan a winona.edu (507) 457-5119 The key to tight writing: active voice Carl Hunter clearly, concisely; Enjoy some circles seemingly till the end words. Here's the scoop. verb, the subject doing the an- I'm sure you've seen those nouncing, is omitted. Op/Ed Columnist obvious irony. of time until the next point is —Be Direct: Write to the made. We aren't writing in 5th squiggly lines all over saying Active: The professor will point. That's it. Don't write with grade anymore; we don't need passive voice and you can't fig- announce the test date next Now that we are all out flowery, long sentences with adjectives ure out what the hell is going Wednesday. saving the world by punching pretty delicately describing every pos- on. I do it all the time as I write So, when you find yourself grandmas and smokers, I'll 1 a n - sible type of fast verb and blue passively by nature. writing in an unclear, awk- regress into a more personal guage. noun. Sentences that have a verb, ward fashion, it might be a pas- growth topic. You're Communicate as efficiently have a subject. In passive voice, sive voice. Put your subject in Writing concisely. not try- as possible, meaning smaller, the verb is presented first, fol- front of the verb and problem You've gotten those emails ing to less impressive, long winded, lowed by the subject. That sen- solved. from people who love to type paint a words. tence was passive. Other times For more information: http:// out a long story—lots of big picture You should never in a mil- the passive voice will omit or owl. english.purdue. edu/hand- words describing things—and with lion years use the phrase, never mask who is doing the action. outs/grammar/g_actpass.html. have sentences that never seem words in a million years. This whole Passive: The beer was drank to end. You'll read the first two or tell a story. You're trying to paragraph communicated what by Tom. sentences, then speed skim make a point. three words did in the sentence Tom (the one who did the Reach Carl at CRHunt- through the rest pulling out the —Use lists above. action) is presented AFTER the [email protected] . only • worthwhile one saying: —Short phrases Each paragraph should have verb. Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Thursday. —Direct conclusions one point; thus ending my para- Active: Tom drank a beer. I'm not going to write about Simple; be direct. graph. Masking the subject: how to make better emails this Basically meaning, don't Write in the active tense, in- Passive: The test date will be A Note front the Winonan: week, but I will write about 500 write long-winded repetitive stead of passive. Active tense announced next Wednesday. words on writing minimally, paragraphs that seem to run in is more direct and usually less "Will be announced" is the We invite readers and ffin- ontirt staff members to share their opinions in these col- Letter to the Editor umns. Leltersto the editor mxut 400 words or less and received Suck it up—It's winter and will lose in a shorter amount of feels; bundling up is still a beach hippie moseying around we live in Minnesota time. It also causes your skin must. in flip-flops. by tfieSt o dapmii bPiirceactiewndin gLda ur temperature to drop; a reason to I have lived here all my life Sure, winter can stink when Hope Edgar bundle up when going outside and have learned to own and you just want to run outside Include your full name, major. Freshman in extreme cold. wear all of the cold-weather for the mail, but until the arc- year in school andelP Psychology Major Remember that if you're accessories. I'm proud to say tic temperatures subside, sip on number for publicati oett.Let"n e- walking back from a party af- I look like a lumpy fool when some hot cocoa and stop com ters from faculty members Being a native Minnesotan, ter you've had a few, it's not I walk out of my dorm room. plaining. must includefull name, title or it's annoying to hear "God, as warm outside as your body I'd rather look like that than a department and phone ‘nuin. it's COLD!" from those ironically wearing only a sweatshirt and shorts. It's common sense; the cold- er the weather, the more you'll have to wear (come on, it's a Minnesota win- p ter). You're more likely itionan e °I' s to be just walking to class he an ace m wmareejrneo nrt eceefthacts,gtafuoadr than playing in the snow,. tiontrn tiOesn i but when that frigid wind picks up during your trek sPelling.' gr reject ads an from Somsen to Kryszko, lettersttr°ersrs tuontdheweeditor deemedpo inii you're probably wish- aPPr°11r iate. All 1 ett ing you listened to your mom's logic and wore complywith university . long johns. The Centers for Disease atLteies.iiett,o asienrotemanyenattbt@whes dni tte vri,a e- Control and Prevention trail even spell it out for you: ",Metter editor", as the colder the weather and higher the wind speed, oh* the more heat your body lilednesdau, rebruarll 21, 2007 - ODIEd 9

WINONAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 Soul Food Dinner rtc it ortaimmut explores ancient Egypt's rich history Carrie Mitchell have now," Kasper said. WINONAN The BCAA decided on an Egyptian theme and presenting Winona State University's their views on the importance Black Cultural Awareness As- of family, history and authen- sociation is hosting its 18th an- ticity. nual Soul Food Dinner this Sat- "We hope that in rediscov- urday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the ering our past, we can look at East Dining Hall of Kryzsko where we are now, compare it Commons. to where we were, and perhaps The theme of this year's for- that will give us a better under- mal dinner is "Jewel of the Nile: standing of where we are head- Discover Your Past, Strive for ing," said Brako. Our Future." The club has received little Written by members of the help from outside sources aside BCAA, the play "Jewel of the from Chartwells and others who Nile" will be performed at the donated some costumes and dinner. necessary equipment needed to Benjamin Brako, president make the event possible. of the BCAA and Sindy Kasper, "Everything you see at Vice President of the BCAA the Soul Food Dinner will be said that the play emphasizes straight from the members of the importance of knowing and the BCAA,"said Kasper. understanding one's roots and This year's menu includes southern fried chicken, catfish, exploring the rich history and Courtney Pate/WINONAN macaroni and cheese, and peach traditions of ancient Egypt. Black Cultural Awareness Association President Ben Brako and and fellow member Duke cobbler. The theme was selected last Mwebi sell tickets in Kryzsko Commons for the upcoming BCAA Soul Food Dinner. The While guests wait for their fall after many ideas were sug- event entitled "Jewel of the Nile" will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. gested. food, there will be authentic "At the end of last year; we Egyptian appetizers at every p.m. East Hall!" said Brako, who is in the lower hyphen, Kryzsko asked for ideas and incorporat- table along with educational Tickets are $18 for adults, trying to sell the last of the 300 Commons, or by calling the ed all of them into three options information about the food and $15 students and $10 for chili tickets they have for the din- Winona State University Cul- for us to choose from. Then we the culture. dren under 13 years of age. ner. tural Diversity Office at 507- came back this fall and des- The doors will open at 5:30 "We're trying to max out Tickets can be purchased 457-5595. ignated our focus to what we p.m. and dinner served at 6

It's all in the Winona State recognized for community engagement

deliVer Winona State University has Examples of Winona State's sippi River Studies, which is been selected for its new Com- curricular and community en- dedicated to creating greater Knock, Knock!! It's Erberts and Gerberts at the door. And we're munity Engagement classifica- gagement include: understanding of the river and brining as many subs or clubs that you want, 1..,71..,101. You name tion by the Carnegie Foundation —The American Democra- its people and places, through it, we deliver it - even late. Consider it a labor of love! Erberts & for advancement of teaching. cy Project, which offered talks research, teaching and out- Gerberts. Delivering Delicious to your door, desk, or dorm room. Winona State was one of and seminars about civil liber- reach. three Minnesota institutions se- ties, free speech and other Con- For further details on Wino- Thibert aerbeikk€ lected for the classification. stitutional issues, and provided na State's classification, go to Winona State was selected opportunities for students to the Carnegie Foundation Web Always in great taste. in the Curricular. Engagement volunteer for campaigns and site at www.carnegiefounda- and Outreach & Partnerships election events. tion.org/classifications. 105 W. 3rd Street Winona, MN (507) 474-3727 category. —The Center for Missis- 10 Actors explore love, life and hatred in 'Stop Kiss' production Courtney Kish Special to the WINONAN

If you're were driving down the highway and saw a pothole in the road ahead, what would you do? Straddle or swerve? Characters Callie and Sara, played by senior the- atre and mathematics edu- cation major Dani Lobello and junior theatre and nurs- ing major Kristin Schouwei- ler, confront this question in Diana Son's serio-comedy, "Stop Kiss." The play is presented by the Winona State University Theatre and Dance Depart- ment and the Wenonah Play- ers. It opens at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 27 and runs un- til March 1, in the Perform- ing Arts Center Dorothy B. Magnus Black Box Theatre. The play is not set on a highway, but rather in the exciting and dangerous ci of New York. The question serves as -a metaphor for the way the characters approach life. Sara straddles the pothole, Photos by Kate Weber/WINONAN faces her problems head on, Junior theatre major Kristin Schouweiler, left, and senior theatre major Dani Lobello rehearse a scene from the student-di- while Callie is the one to rected studio season production of 'Stop Kiss,' by Diana Son, which opens Tuesday Feb. 27 and runs until March 1 in the swerve. Performing Arts Center Dorothy B. Magnus BlackBbox theatre. Admission is free. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. "Stop Kiss" is written by Diana Son and is directed by rough terrain, touching on the Cast members range from senior theatre major Meggan subjects of homosexuality and veterans to first- timers. In ad- Massie. hate crimes. dition to Lobello and Schou- Massie describes "Stop "The playwright handles weiler, freshman Jake Lar- Kiss" as a compelling, funny these issues in a way that allows son plays Callie's best friend and unsettling drama about two the audience to acclimate to the George; sophomores Alex Gil- women, Callie and Sara, and topic. It's not thrown in your let and Timothy Johnson por- their unexpected relationship. face," said Schouweiler. "She tray Sara's nurse and former Callie, passive and uncer- doesnt try to teach a lesson or boyfriend; Detective Cole is tain, has been living in New make a point but instead lets played by junior Tyler Lueck York City for several years. the audience make connections and non-traditional student Enter Sara, a newcomer to and decide for themselves." Sheila Skilling will play by- New York, passionate about The production is entirely stander Mrs. Winsley. her new job as a teacher, ex- student-run. The play selection, Admission is free. Space is tremely focused and unabash- direction, acting, design and limited and audience members edly unafraid. backstage work is the complet- will be seated on a first come, The play chronicles their ed through the effort of Winona first served basis. evolving friendship, their fall- State students. For more information, e- ing in love and how it changes "More than anything, stu- mail Meggan Massie at MM- their lives. dio season productions show [email protected] . With the women's first kiss, how we as students can come their lives change beyond what together and create something they could ever imagine. special, something of enormous The play treks through some value," said Massie. Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - Arts 6 Entertainment 11

Winona State hosts 'Vagina Monologues'

"The Vagina Monologues" and Gender Studies Dr. Tamara written by Eve Ensler will be Berg is also the faculty adviser. performed at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. The show is student cast and 22, 23 and 24 in Somsen Audi- directed this year. torium atWinona State Univer- Teresa Sigler and Megan sity. Klavetter are directing. The show helps bring light Director Teresa Sigler said, to many taboo areas of woman- 'The Vagina Monologues' are hood. about issues that women deal "The Vagina Monologues" with every day. Be it from pe- coincides with V-Day, which is riods to sexual and domestic a global movement to stop vio- violence_ 'The Vagina Mono- lence against women and girls. logues' is a show about speak- V-Day is a catalyst that pro- ing up and out. Everybody motes creative events to in- learns something from 'The crease awareness, raise money Vagina Monologues,' whether and revitalize the spirit of ex- you have a vagina or not." isting anti-violence organiza- Tickets are $8 for students, tions. and $10 for the-public. V-Day generates broader at- All proceeds will be donated tention for the fight to stop vio- to the Women's Resource Cen- lence against women and girls, ter of Winona. Alex Brandon/AP Photo including rape, battery, incest, In the past years, over Michael Vazquez Sr, from Chicago, with his wife Stella Pyterek, right, son Michael female genital mutilation and $5,000.00 have been donated Vazquez Jr. 7 months, and daughter Hannah Vazquez 3, pick out masks at Pirate sexual slavery. towards the WRC. Jean Lafitte Curse of the Blacksmith shop on Bourbon Street on Lundi Gras in The show is produced by the the French Quarter of New Orleans Monday, Feb. 19, 2007* Women and Gender Studies of- fice of Winona State University, :fi r :«: and the director of the Women Mugshots hosts Check out the Winonan online grand opening

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Poison, Solomon is and Maddy teers and war pigs are. able to bury the diamond be- wants the At the end of the 20th Cen- fore being taken to the Free- earth-shat- tury Sierra Leone, a beautiful town prison by the government tering story country tucked inside the west- forces. of Sierra Le- ern nook of Africa, was being Danny Archer also graces one's "blood ripped apart by civil war. the Freetown jail after he was diamonds" The Revolutionary United arrested by the border patrol and their link Front and the government army while trying to move some to companies consumed the entire country as diamonds to Liberia over the in Europe a battlefield. mountains under the guise of a and the Unit- As Solomon walks his son, "National Geographic" photog- ed States. Dia, home from school he no- rapher. "Blood tices RUF trucks coming in From behind bars he hears Diamond" from the distance. Capt. Poison rant about the was done re- Solomon hides Dia and races "big blood one" that Solomon ally, really to his but to save his wife and had found, but Solomon des- well. daughters, but after successful- perately refutes the accusation. It ex- ly rescuing them, he is captured After being freed by one of plained a and put to work in the RUF dia- his contacts, Danny is able to complicat- Jonathan Roberts mond mines. buy Solomon out of jail as well, ed 10-year While mining, he sees a and tries to get on his good side civil war, it WINONAN worker try to hide a diamond in an effort to get a cut of the showed the Warner Bros. in his teeth, but is seen by the diamond that Solomon found. linksbetween Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer and In the wake of "Hotel RUF Capt. Poison and is quick- Between bouts of forced conflict dia- Djimon Hounsou as Solomon Vandy star in a Rwanda" and "Invisible Chil- ly made an example of. friendship, Danny spends time monds, arms story about a farmer, a smuggler and a syn- dren" comes an action/adven- Shortly after, Solomon tries at skirting the pushy American dealers, cor- dicate of businessmen who match wits over ture movie with a conscience, his luck after he finds a big, reporter, Maddy Bowen. rupt govern- the possession of a priceless diamond. "Blood Diamond." beautiful rose-colored diamond Solomon continually push- ments and Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Some professional critics and hides it between his toes. es Danny away until the RUF western consumers, and it em- gave Leo a lot of crap for his mercenary and diamond smug- He asks to use the toilet, and marches on Freetown to re- phasized the atrocities experi- gler Danny Archer; Jennifer accent in the movie, but I am goes off to bury it, but Capt. trieve many of their imprisoned enced by the everyday citizens going to assume that many pro- Connelly stars as American Poison quickly puts a pistol to compatriots, and the city is en- of Sierra Leone, especially fessional critics have not been Journalist Maddy Bowen; and Solomon's head and asks for gulfed in warfare. the school aged children, kid- Djimon Hounsou stars as 'Dad to the parts of Africa where the diamond. Danny helps Solomon es- napped and forced into killing, the movie takes place, so they cape and pledges in only 2 hours! would have no clue what it to help him find his The story was gripping, sounds like. family in return for seamlessly mixing a good ac- If anyone is from Southern help in finding the tion romp in the jungle with a or Western Africa, please let diamond. solid humanitarian statement me know if his accent is pretty So the adventure that defies political boundaries. close, I would like to know. starts, as Danny and The action scenes were A politically conscious ac- Solomon travel with mostly shot with hand-held tion movie, "Blood Diamond" Maddy and the rest cameras, keeping the audience gives an old-action-movie feel of the international right with Solomon and Danny to a "Hotel Rwanda" type sto- press to refugee through all of the explosions ry. camps in Guinea and gunfire. It's not excessively full of where he finds most The profound, thoughtful gore, but also does not hold any of his family. moments were void of all pos- punches when it makes a point. His beloved son, sible Hollywood cheese and This should be an excellent Dia, has been taken forced the rusty gears to turn, choice for any movie-goer that by the RUF as a child touching on human nature, is ready to be entertained. soldier, a 12-year- consumerism, globalization old killing machine, and human rights. Reach Jonathan Roberts at brainwashed by the "Blood Diamond" is solid, [email protected] . rebels. in its directing, acting, filming Solomon vows to and casting. Wedllesdat rebruaru 21, 2007 Arts 6 Entertainment 13 Warriors prep to defend NSIC championship

Adam Stanek up, taking second in the 55-me- won the 3000-meter run. She is still ranked first in the indoor meet by 10 points WINONAN ter dash. Junior Jessica Devine con- Division II in the weight throw over Wayne State and 14 points In the 400-meter run, the top tinued her successful season as heading into this week's con- over Minnesota State-Moor- The Winona State Univer- two places were taken by soph- she won in the 55-meter hurdles ference head. sity track and field team had its omore with a time of 8.28 seconds, meet. "The conference is continu- final chance to prepare for the Theresa which broke her personal best Wi- ally improving year in and year Northern Sun Intercollegiate Pawel- and the Winona State school nona out," Rebarchek said. "No one Conference meet this weekend ko and record. State is just going to hand us the win. in Bemidji, Minn. fresh- The mark also provisionally h a s We're going to have to earn it The Warriors lost the dual m a n qualified for the national meet. won the ourselves this year." meet at the University of Wis- Jennifer Senior Nikki Loaning also NSIC • Despite the Warriors having consin-La Crosse 86-45, but Brad- set a lifetime record in the shot- Indoor tougher competition this year, the Eagles had many more ath- ford, put as she had an event-win- Confer- Rebarchek still feels his team is letes competing. Derby t w o ning throw of 44 feet, six and Pawelko ence capable of winning. Winona State won seven athletes one-quarter inches. meet "This team is capable of of the fourteen events, which Winona Senior All-American Emily t w o winning if we do the things we ended up being the bright spot State head coach Mason Re- King continued her strong ef- years in a row. know we need to do." heading into this weekend's barchek expects to do very well forts this season as she finished However, Rebarchek re- conference meet. at the conference meet. first in the weight throw. spects how much stronger the Reach Adam at Sophomore Lindsey Derby "These are two athletes that Her mark of 18.77 meters conference has become since [email protected]. won the 55-meter dash. Derby will make a big impact," Re- was a provisional qualifying their title two years ago. had only competed in the Blu- barchek said. mark, the fifth time she has In 2005, the Warriors won gold Open in Eau Claire before The success for Winona State qualified for the NCAA Divi- the conference meet by 98 this meet. underclassmen didn't end there sion II National Champion- points over Wayne State. Nikki Olson followed her as freshman Allie Glasbrenner ship. Last year, Winona State won One-on-One: Does fighting enhance or hurt hockey? The NHL is by far the most lenient major professional sport when it comes to fighting. But does it cheapen the sport?

with the fact that you had Tyrus tegic—momentum changer, ening the sport. It's the same Thomas as the NBA rookie of protect your star players, repay reason they instituted regu- the year this year. a cheapshot. Those are the facts, lar season shoot-outs—just to Second shout-out is simply a pal. We can take this outside if spark viewer interest. Scott Swanson special thanks to our loyal and you really want. Imagine if the NBA's ratings Chandler MacLean devoted readership, specifically Scott: Alright, let's take Sports Editor plummeted so they allowed Sports Reporter those that tend to reside in the this outside and throw down players to fight "under con- Eds. note: Sports reporter Smaug from time to time (you in fisticuffs. Just watch out for trol" in order to boost ratings. I'm not for players risking life Chandler MacLean and sports know who you are). the guns, they'll getchya. Just There's absolutely no need for and limb for the spectators editor Scott Swanson are de- On to the debate. Chandler, kidding. But tell me, how is it in either sport. bloodlust, but if your team is bating whether or not fighting give me a logical reason why bloody faces, stitches and miss- On a side note, olympic down 3-1 and needs a spark, in hockey cheapens the sport. fighting makes hockey better. I ing teeth a "clean fight?" I'm hockey is a truly great sport. what better pick-me-up than Scott: Before we get into this dare you. confused there. Olympic rules do not include watching your buddy kick the week's debate, I just wanted to Chandler: Scotty's giving Further, fighting adds noth- fighting and the competition is crap out of someone. give a couple shout-outs. First shout-outs. Priceless. ing to the final score or statis- so much more exciting than the And if someone's roughing off, props to you, Chandler. So, why does fighting make tical accomplishments of the NHL. up your star player, better put Somehow, whether it was hockey better? Several reasons, game. Fighting is no more es- Chandler: Fighting isn't him in his place. Sounds about by throwing darts on a board not least of which because it's sential to hockey than it is to cheapening the sport. If any- right to me. or what have you, you cor- fun to watch. But since you're basketball or football, but it's thing, fighting validates hockey rectly predicted the NBA Slam always yapping about "sub- allowed because it's the only as a brutally physical and ath- Reach Chandler at CLMa- Dunk champion, Gerald Green. stantial evidence," here's a few way to keep some of the fans letic sport. And it's definitely [email protected]. Reach Congratulations and enjoy it things. Hockey fights are clean interested. not allowed to boost ratings. Scott at SDSwanso3092@wi- while you can because sooner (once a skater goes to his knees, You know it's true and let's Fighting's been a part of nona.edu. than later I'm going to hit you fight's over). They're also stra- face it, that is 'seriously cheap- the game from the start. Look, 14 Sports - Wednesday rebrilaru 21, 2007

Baseball preview: Seniors ready to step up and lead Adam Stanek Winona State finished second need to step up," senior pitcher "It jumps at us quick," said pitchers actually pitch to him." WINONAN last season with a 28-20 overall Dan Burch said. "We won't try Erdall, referring to the start Winona State hopes to do record, 17-5 in the NSIC. to put any pressure on them of the season. "We don't have that by having some younger Normally, it gets to be that The Warriors ended the year though." time to make mistakes." guys hit at the top of the order. time of the year. on a sour note, losing their two Added senior outfielder There is no doubt that the Two players Wing believes The time when snow melts, NSIC tournament games. Tony Lubarsky: "Like any se- Warriors pitching staff will be will be able to fill the void de- grass becomes green and Amer- However, Poock believes the nior, I feel I need to lead by ex- one of their strengths, but the fensively are freshman infielder ica's game can be played. Warriors have a good team. ample." position that took the biggest Ronnie Olson and outfielder But this year, the Winona "It's a younger group that is The Warriors still have some hit was the hitting and fielding. Mike Wendland, a transfer ju- State University baseball team full of energy," Poock said. "I experienced pitchers. Winona State lost its top nior from. Viterbo University. has had one problem — getting place leadership in all the up- Winona State returns five five hitters from last year and The Warriors also return ex- outside to actually play. perclassmen." starting pitchers, headlined by will be perienced underclassmen, such Due to the snow sticking While Winona State has just last year's all-conference hurler asking as outfielder Brett Maxwell, around, the Warriors have spent nine seniors on its 40-man ros- Brad Bjerke. Also returning are for re- shortstop Ben Smothers, and several weeks indoors prepar- ter, the coaches know how to Don Erdall, Matt O'Brien, Dan turning infielder Andrew Kes, who all ing for their season opener. prepare the young team. Burch and Brian Ruff, while all-con- started as freshmen last year. "In the past, we've been able "We need to pay more at- only losing Jade Boettcher and ference "I think we will be a real to get outside by now for prac- tention to detail because these Josh Schultz from last year. a n d surprising team," Barrone said. tice, but I think we're all right," guys will be stepping in at the "We have a lot of guys that pre-sea- "You just don't know until you Winona State baseball coach college level," Winona State have been around," Winona son All- play the game." assistant coach Seth Wing said. State pitching coach Chris Ameri- Winona State opens its sea- Kyle Poock said. Barrone The Warriors lost some tal- "It's a matter of repetition." Carlsen said. "I believe all of c a n son Friday in Warrensburg, ent from last year, but were The Warriors feel that they these guys are capable of being catcher Mo. picked to take second this year will need to thrive off of their all-conference." and closing pitcher Ben Bar- They will be tested against in the Northern Sun Intercol- senior leadership in order help With the Warriors' first rone to step up. No. 10 Central Missouri State legiate Conference, behind the younger players succeed. games coming up this week, "It's all going to revolve on Friday and Saturday before Wayne State, defending NSIC "There are going to be a lot the Warriors experienced pitch- around Barrone," Wing said. playing conference foe Univer- champion. of young guys who are going to ing staff will need to be ready. "We need to make opposing sity of Mary on Sunday. Monday, Feb. 26, 2007 Minneapolis Convention Center, 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni of all majors are welcome! 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The sophomore won the close." versity gymnastics team came all-around (37.25), the floor ex- The Wisconsin Intercol- out on top. ercise (9.525) and the balance legiate Athletic Conference And that's exactly what the beam (9.35). regional meet will be held on Warriors won by—a fraction of "She had as incredible of March 8 in La Crosse, Wis. a point. performance as we've had, but Before defeating UW-White- Behind some stellar indi- the whole team was up for this water, the Warriors fell to UW- vidual performances, Winona meet," Rolbiecki said. La Crosse, another WIAC foe, State defeated UVV-Whitewater Melissa Vodvarka took third 183.675-180.9. 179.8-179.35 Saturday at Mc- in the all-around (35.85) while Despite the loss, Nugent won Cown Gymnasium. Eileen Strube finished fifth the all-around (36.975) and the "We had a fantastic meet," (34.175). vault (9.325). Savekoul, Lentz shine despite loss Scott Swanson riors had good opportunities to WINONAN pick up a couple more points. And courtesy of this year's Thanks to some convenient schedule, Winona State will Doug Sundin/WINONAN scheduling and what has to be have a chance to do just that Winona State's Alexandra Nugent dismounts from the bal- considered a moral victory, the just five days after the two ance beam during Saturday's win over UW-Whitewater. Winona State University men's teams' first meeting—this Sat- tennis team must be pretty hap- urday in St. Cloud. of their wins at the No. 1 and Kevin Malecha with a 8-6 win py. "It was tough," Winona State No. 2 singles. positions. at No. 3 doubles. Of course, the Warriors prob- senior Ryan Zilka said. "There Savelkoul notched a 7-5, 6-2 Besides playing the Huskies ably aren't happy with the final were a lot of nerves out there. win at No. 1 and Aaron Lentz again this weekend, Winona outcome of Sunday's match We have to believe in ourselves won 6-3, 6-1. at No. 2. State will also face Augustana against North Central Confer- more, step up to the plate and "I had mixed feelings about on Friday and Minnesota-Mor- ence favorite St. Cloud State— take them down." the match," Savelkoul said. ris on Saturday. a 6-3 loss—but they still have Zilka lost to St. Cloud's Joey "That was the closest we have But you can bet the Warriors plenty to smile about. Jachymowski 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) at played St. Cloud in my four will be really looking forward The final score was the clos- No. 3 singles and combined years, but I feel that we have the to the big rematch. team to beat them this year." "Everyone has to come out Doug Sundin/WINONAN est Winona State has come to with senior Kyle Savelkoul for Winona State's Ezequiel San- defeating the NCC powerhouse a 8-5 loss at No. 1 doubles. Picking up the third win for and believe they can win," tamaria hits a volley during a in years and better yet, the War- The Warriors picked up two Winona State was Lentz and Savelkoul said. 6-3 loss to St. Cloud State. The Week in Warrior Athletics A glance at the week that was and a peek at the week ahead MEN'S BASKETBALL WOMEN'S MEN'S TENNIS GYMNASTICS TRACK AND FIELD (25-0, 16-0) BASKETBALL (2-3) RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: (13-11, 9-7) RESULTS: Tuesday, Feb. 13: Loss, Friday, Feb. 16: Loss, 86- 183.675-180.9 45 at UW-La Crosse dual Friday, Feb. 16: Win, 89-56 RESULTS: Sunday, Feb. 18: Loss, 6-3 Saturday, Feb. 17: Win, UPCOMING: at Minnesota State-Moorhead Friday, Feb. 16: Loss, 86-62 vs. St. Cloud State 179.8-179.35 Fri.-Sat., Feb. 23, 24 at Saturday, Feb. 17: Win, 87- at Minnesota State-Moorhead UPCOMING: UPCOMING: the NSIC Championships in 68 at Concordia-St. Paul Saturday, Feb. 17:.Loss, 66- Friday, Feb. 23 vs. Augus- Friday, March 2 at Gustavus Bemidji, Minn. UPCOMING: 63 at Concordia-St. Paul tana and UW-Stout in St. Peter Friday, Feb. 23 vs. Minne- UPCOMING GAMES: Saturday, Feb. 24 vs. St. WOMEN'S TENNIS sota-Crookston Friday, Feb. 23 vs. Minne- Cloud State; vs. UM-Morris (0-4) Saturday, Feb. 24 vs. Bemi- sota-Crookston (all played in St. Cloud) UPCOMING: dji State Saturday, Feb. 24 vs. Bemi- Friday, March 2 vs Truman dji State State (Mo.) in Topeka, Kan. 16 Sports - Wedllesdal rebruarii 21, 7007 Warriors impress opposition Chandler MacLean set of bleachers (seriously, an know, the Jordan WINONAN extra set of bleachers to ac- commercial?" commodate five busloads of Less Drunk- I caught the Concordia-St. Winona State fans) and still an en Golden Bear: Paul game from the Golden overflow crowd. "Yeah, he dunks Bears' student section. The only available spot to it." The purple whirlwind oth- watch the game was smack in DGB: "That's erwise known as the Winona the middle of the Golden Bears' what this game is State University men's basket- student section. Standing room like... Except we're ball team and its well-traveled only, within earshot of some losing by 20." fans hit C-SP last Saturday. The colorful enemy commentary. There were cri- door staff was turning away The Warriors (25-0, 16-0) tiques and analysis. fans by the end of warm-ups, won the game—their most re- C-SP Fan: there were standing room Only cent and 47th "W" in a row- "Think he could crowds everywhere, an extra 87-68 to clinch their third play in the NBA?" consecutive Northern Sim (referring to War- Intercollegiate Conference riors junior John DANCE INSTRUCTOR title. So Golden Bear fans Smith) NEEDED! had plenty to talk about. And Friend: "No!" Do you like working with talk they did. C-SP Fan: "What children? Do you have There was the downright if he played small dance experience? Growing hilarious. Like when the C- forward and trained dance studio seeks energetic, SP, ahem, cheerleaders de- and stuff?" positive dance instructors for cided to make animal sounds Friend: "Yeah, I ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and whenever Winona State guess." players shot free throws. hip hop classes. All levels Another ex- The "quack" was golden change... of classes available. A great and quickly drew merciless Some guy: "That place to work! heckling from just about ev- number eleven is eryone. amazing." Please send resume and And then there was this Other guy: Doug Sundin/WINONAN letter of interest by March exchange: "Yeah." Winona State's Jonte Flowers drives to the hoop during the Warriors' 15 to: Drunken Golden Bear: SG: "They say 80-72 win over Wayne State. Flowers, the reigning two-time NSIC de- "You know that commercial forty-two is the Dance Unlimited 571 fensive player of the year, averages 14 points per game. where a basketball player is best in the country, Braund St. Onalaska, WI taking a last second shot and, but number eleven out and Concordia was on the We have a lot of experience and 54650 it's like, in slow motion. You is amazing." receiving end of more than a we just know how to finish the OG: "Yeah." handful of stare-downs and big game." —Th Whichever the case (maybe plays. As March tournament Soon they'll be finishing the Can't fight the bug that is both), the team is certainly the time approaches, the Warriors regular season. going around? best in the country. The No. 1 have captured their game face. The Warriors return home ranked Warriors are the NCAA "I think we've been playing this weekend for their final Division II defending champs good basketball, especially as two regular season games— WSU Student Health Services can help you fight a cold and have made believers every- of late," Warriors senior Zach and/or any other health issue. Services available to students against Minnesota-Crookston where they go. Malvik said. "We've been im- are convenient, affordable, and confidential. To make an on Friday and Bemidji State "We can determine our own proving. I think we're getting appointment with any one of the available doctors, nurse on Saturday. After that, they'll destiny and that's by winning practitioners, or registered nurses please call or stop in. better at the right time of year." likely carry the No.1 national basketball games," coach Mike Better and cold-blooded ranking—which they have all Leaf said. ' WSU Student Health Services in • their intensity. "Gamers" season—into the postseason. If that's the case, the War- Located on the 1st floor of Maxwell, Room 124 \ would be the word. Most have I can't imagine many people riors have fate in a headlock. Hours been down this road before and thinking it's by accident. Consider last weekend's big Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. it shows. As the most astute Golden Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. wins over MSU-Moorhead (89- "It's just something we've Bear fan skeptically said af- Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 56 on Feb. 16) and Concordia always been able to do," junior ter the Warriors rout: "And *Closed Weekends & Student Breaks —teams the Warriors barely Jonte Flowers said of the War- someone said they were over- beat, by three each time, on riors' poise. "We always stay Contact Student Health Services at (507)-457-5160 rated..." or visit www.winona.edu/healthservices for back-to-back nights in January. together to stay calm and col- Reach Chandler at CLMa- more information about services provided. This time both we're blown lected and just finish the game. [email protected]. Sports - Wedliesdau, rebruaru 21, 2007 17 It's not easier to quit smoking after college. It's harder. Research shows most college grads who smoke find it harder to quit after college...not easier.

For help, call (888) 354-PLAN A chance to make histor Matt Huss spot." with 13:51 remaining before WINONAN It's hard to fathom that a Winona State stormed back team which had lost its second with a 17-4 run behind back- The Winona State University consecutive game by 24 points to-back 3-pointers by Shelby women's basketball team has a on Friday night and the fifth of Krueger to cut the deficit to one chance to accomplish one of its its last seven games overall on at 43-42 with 8:04 to play. main goals for the season and Saturday night would have ac- The Warriors took their first at the same time do something tually gained confidence head- and only lead of the game at that's never been done. ing into the home stretch of the 52-51 after junior Kayleigh Despite losing back-to-back regular season, but Ballard was Lutz knocked down a 3-pointer games on the road against the pleased with the way his team with 5:12 remaining, but went top two teams in the league responded to the blowouts in scoreless over the next 3:31 over the weekend—an 86-62 Saturday's nail-biting loss to until a Molly Anderson layup loss at Minnesota-Moorhead Concordia. brought the Warriors within on Friday and a 66-63 loss at After Moorhead held Winona two with 2:41 left. Concordia-St. Paul on Satur- State's leading scorer, Amanda From there, the Golden day—the Warriors still have an Reimer, to just five points—only Bears traded punches with Win- opportunity to host a first-round the fourth time this season that ona State freshman guard Anna Northern Sun Intercollegiate the junior forward has been held Wurtz, who scored nine con- Conference tournament game to single-digits—and abused secutive points for the Warriors for the first time ever. a Winona State defense that in the final 2:11 to give Krueger The losses dropped the War- Ballard described as "soft" by yet another opportunity to play riors (13-11, 9-7) to a fourth- shoot- the role of hero. place tie with Wayne State in the ing a But the junior guard's poten- conference. The top four teams sizzling tial game-tying 3-pointer at the will host first-round NSIC tour- 6 2 . 5 buzzer rimmed out, much to the nament games Feb. 28. percent chagrin of the mostly purple- The Warriors and the Wild- from clad crowd of 2,104 at the Gan- cats split their season series the field gelhoff Center. together, but Wayne's two re- in the Concordia (17-8, 14-2) hit maining conference games second 8 of 9 free throws in the final come against the top teams that half, the four minutes to seal the win. Wurtz Winona State fell to over the War- The Warriors, who are ranked weekend. Winona State, on the riors No. 1 in free throw shooting in other hand, will host winless found themselves in an all-too- Division II with a 79.1 percent Doug Sundin/WINONAN Minnesota-Crookston on Fri- familiar situation against Con- mark, made only 10 trips to the Winona State's Molly Anderson goes up for a lay-up. Ander- day and seventh-place Bemidji cordia. line, connecting on eight. The son is averaging 32.3 minutes per game, third on the team. State on Saturday. After shooting just 33.3 per- Warriors are 4-9 when attempt- "We lost the game (against cent (8-for-24) and attempting ing 15 free throws or fewer. high 18 points in the loss to the right time, as Saturday's re- Concordia) but we gained con- only two free throws (1-for-2) Krueger, who is ranked No. Moorhead, added 11. match with Bemidji State may fidence," Winona State coach in the first half to fall behind 8 nationally with 6.6 assists per "(Wurtz) isn't playing like very well be, as Ballard put it, Scott Ballard said. "If things 31-18, the Warriors found game, scored a team-high 14 a freshman anymore," Ballard "for all the marbles." fall our way, and if we can themselves trailing at the inter- points and added five assists. said. "She's a competitor, and "That's all you can ask for," take care of business Friday mission for the ninth time in 16 Reimer, who battled foul trou- if it's a physical game, she can Ballard said. "Last game of the against Crookston, then the Be- conference games. ble most of the game, followed handle it." year, you have a chance to play midji game could be for all the Concordia then took its larg- with 13 points. The fabulous freshman for a home playoff game, let's marbles in regard to the No. 4 est lead of the night at 39-25 Wurtz, who scored a team- guard seems to be peaking at go for it." 18 Sports - Wedilesdau, Februani 21, 2007 ,y •

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