Volume 44, No. 20 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point March 8, 2001

Anderson indicted on charges of 1'rst degree n1urder

By Casey Krautkramer belonged to his 55-year-old f~ther, Allen Krnak. questions he was asked. He looked like an odd character; ASSISTANT N_EWS EDITOR . • He is a suspect in the disappearances of his 52-year­ he was very unemotional. Therefore, I thought to myself Former UWSP student De,rek Anderson, now known old mother, Donna, and his 21-year-old brother, Thomas. that he had to have killed them. It was kind of disturbing." as Andrew Kmak, was indicted last week by a North Anderson was arrested in his Biology class at UWSP According to MJS, the first request from North Carolina grand jury on charges of killing his father. in 1999 for lying on a student loan application while he Carolina officials to have Anderson extradited was However, he will remain in the Milwaukee County Jail for attended UW-Whitewater. He was sentenced to 17 months returned be~ause of clerical errors in an affidavit, includ­ the time being because the paperwork necessary to extra­ in federal prison for fraudulently accepting a Pell grant ing incorrect dates, spelling errors and other mistakes. dite him is not ready. and student loans totaling about $10,500 by falsely stating The Wisconsin attorney general's office sent the informa­ According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MJS), he had not received a bachelQr's degree before 1997. tion back with instructions for North Carolina officials to Anderson appears to be facing an inevitable extradition UWSP student Bryan Tews attendectjunior high and improve it. back to North Carolina once the documents are filed, but high school in the Palmyra-Eagle school district with Once it does arrive, Anderson's attorney can chal­ his public defender said he would• continue to fight the Andrew Krnak's younger brother, Thomas . lenge his continued detainment only in a limited way in process even though his legal avenues are limited. "When I found out the family W

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' UWSP The Pointer Page 3 March 8., 2001 ·UWSP joins SPPD in ' fight against Ecstasy .Poi11fi@P Poll Ph~tos by Pramela Thiagesan On Jan. 23, 2001, the ings, empathy for others, elimi­ Stevens Point Police Department nation of anxiety and extreme served a search warrant at 1117 relaxation. What do you think about the Stevens Point Police Department? Prentice Street, Stevens Point. Adverse effects include nau­ As a result of the search, sea, hallucinations, chills, sweat­ arrests.were made for possession ing, increases in body tempera­ .of controlled substances with ture, tremors, involuntary teeth intent to deliver. Among the sub­ clenching, muscle cramping and stances seized were capsules and blurred vision. Ecstasy overdoses tablets which the Wisconsin can be fatal due to heart faiiure or Crime Lab tested and positively extreme heat stroke from overaer identified as MOMA, commonly tivity. ,.

known as Ecstasy. The SPPD is working direct­ Amanda Erden, Fr. Undeclared Anna Dingha, Jr. Med. Tech . Michael Bowen, Jr. Fine Arts The Department requested ly with UWSP officials to. pro­ They have to._o much time They are average, but I don't think much about the Portage County District mote an educational awareness to go out and catch people don't give a sense of them at all. Attorney to file charges in regard of the presence, use and dangers despite the fact that hardly security of authority. to the possession with intent to of Ecstasy. anything happens in Point. deliver the drug. Officials do not want to cre­ Ecstasy is a synthetic, psy­ ate an atmosphere of fear and choactive drug possessing stimu­ anxiety in the community or on lant and hallucinogenic proper­ campus that the distribution and ties. use of Ecstacy is out of control; It is typically takeh orally in however, they do want to create a tablet or capsule form . high level of awareness. Users of the drug say that it - produces profound positive feel- Lindsey Clough, Art/Photography Eddie Oroyan, Sr. Dance Hudson Gokee, Fr. Business "Struggle of Native Americans in Ecuador." I haven't had any need­ I have had a pretty good In all honesty, I think they for them. experience with them .. . a are racist toward any cop spared me a ticket. minority. .I have had many Dr. Barbara Butler, Professor of Anthropology will be speak­ Parking services on the unwarranted run-ins ing on the idigenous people of Ecuador and their 500 years of other hand ... with them. struggle as an oppressed minority in their ancestral homeland.

j Recognition in 1992 of the 500 years since Columbus set foot in the New World helped launch what is called the Indian Uprising or Levantamiento Indigena, a movement that contirr ues today. Butler has been involved with one group of Quechua-speaking indigenous Ecuadorians from the Andes and has been witness to their many experiences of Ecuador's civil rights revolution since 1977.

On Thursday, March 8, Butler will outline the general history of indigenous Ecuadorians, especially in the last decade, and describe some of the personal struggles of the indigenous peer pie in this period of their country's history. - The program begins at 7 p.m. in Room 125 of the University Center. "Even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart.,, -Joel 2.12 Look and feel )'Our best and avoid unneccessar)' burning on )'Our Mass every Lord's Day upcoming Spring Break b)'. pre-,anning 5 PM Saturday • 10: 15 AM Sunday toda)' at.. ~ 6 PM Sunday • St. Joseph Convent Chapel On Maria Drive just west of K Mart

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I had a lot of questions. dent body. All of them have very increased awareness and When you vote this coming First, why did she remove The Pointer is a publidation similar platforms, but only one increased action (proper mainte--, week, ym,1 have .a ~ough .choice. the papers? She replied'that there ' · written by students, for the stu­ platform includes a new idea that nance .'of campus sequrity' meas- . The .. dedsio11 that you have to were children on campus and dents. And yet, last year UWSP could have a long-range effect on . ur~s, increased support for safe make should be based on what that the material in The Pojntless' staff member took it upon herself this university. ,-iaving students · travel for athletes, and expanding these peophi.-can and will do for was extremely offensive. to deprive the students and The sit on tenure committees could be protection for all students of the you if electe'd. Pick the candidate O.K., understandable. Pointer staff of their First one of the most important fights university) is a serious platform whose platform offers the most But why .didn't she contact a Amendment rights by censoring that students could take on. that addresses serious issues. realistic chance of helping stu­ member of The Pointer staff the material of the April Fools' Allowing students to sit on tenure Finally, an importai,t issue . dents. The Koepke/VanHam­ before making the decision? edition of The Pointless. boards and voice student con­ every· year is that of experience. mond platform is the most sensi­ Perhaps we could have removed A day after its publication, cerns and opinions is an _impor­ Again, only one of the platforms ble yet ambitious platform of the papers for the weekend and The Pointless disappeared from tant step t(?ward hotding profes­ truly reflects student· govern­ ideas being offered. I urge all of replaced them for students to stands across campus, and many sors accountable to students. In ment experience. It takes knowl­ you to base your decision on real read the following week. students were deprived of the other words, remind them who edge of the issues and experience issues like the ones -presented How could it be that nearly a chance to read . it. Although they work for - us. in dealing with the issues to be a above. year could pass before she could members of last year's staff Another important issue fac­ strong student body president. discuss our First Amendment (myself included) contacted vari­ ing not only our campus, but all The best presidents over the Cindy M Polzin Rights? ous faculty members and admin­ campuses is that of safety. years have been those that have UWSP Student istrators, no one seemed to know We did receive letters last who had made the moral judg­ year on this issue, some in our ment call to censor students. favor, some in disgust. Another Until now. At a recent meet­ female staff member and I went Do you agree with Farmer? ing, a staff member stated that to the Affirmative Action office she, in fact, was responsible for to dispel rumors that we were I aQ1 not here to discuss the work with most of the candidates. students and help continue the removing The Pointless from the somehow being oppressed, and issues of faith, even though it is The one candidate that stands out growth of community support. stands in the Leaming Resource as women we did not feel that the an important aspect of life, but I to me is Jeremy Smith. He has This support makes our universi­ Center. And she was proud of her content was that bad. Or at least am here to say something about been a CNR senator and has been ty one of the finest in the UW­ actions. not as bad as The Onion, South the upcoming SGA presidential­ on the Finance Committee for the System. I feel that if Jeremy I had a lengthy phone con- See Censorship on Page 12 election. Our individual vote is past two years. He has been in were given the opportunity to be an important part of the election. hall government and played the SGA president he would have We seriously need to look at the Santa for the Big Brother, Big a positive influence on our lives students running and the plat­ Sisters. Jeremy has dedicated as students at UWSP. THE POINTER forms that they stand for and himself to representing students have fought for in the past. in the past two years. He would Jason "Farmer" Devcich EDITOR IN CHIEF Andrea Wetzel I have had the opportunity to like to better our daily lives as UWSP Student MANAGING EDITOR Chris Randazzo BUSINESS MANAGER Nathan Emerich Koepke/VanHammond have the experience to lead NEWS EDITOR Josh Goller ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Casey Krautkramer There is a difficult decision position as well as it has been When an opportunity to SPORTS EDITOR Nick Brilowski ahead for all students. There are done in the past. Jess is the only work for students is before Jess, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Daniel Mirman three candidates on the ballot for candidate with experience on she takes it. She has never turned OUTDOORS EDITOR Steve Seamandel the Student Government university committees and with down a chance to enhance shared ASSISTANT OUTDOORS EDITOR Ryan Naidl Association president and vice United Council, both are vital to governance. Her voice is always FEATURES EDITOR Katie Harding president. I challenge all students being a great vice president. Jess well thought out and always tak­ ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR to not take this decision very is also the only candidate with ing in all student views. It is PHOTO EDITOR Luke Zancanaro lightly. I also hope to make this experience chairing SGA meet­ without hesitation that I encour­ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Pramela Thiagesan decision easier for you. Having ings. It is important to remember age all students to vote for ARTS & REVIEW EDITOR Sasha Bartick extensive knowledge of what it that she is not doing it for a Koepke/VanHammond as the COMIC EDITOR Robert Melrose takes to fill the yice president resume builder, or because it is a next president and vice president ADVERTISING MANAGER Mikhail Salienko position, I can say with great ease once in a lifetime opportunity, ofSGA. ADVERTISING MANAGER Dakonya Haralson-Weiler that Jessica VanHammond is the but rather. because she loves the ON-LINE EDITOR . Mark Curran only candidate with the experi­ position and working for stu­ Kaylyn Jennik COPY EDITOR Cheryl Tepsa ence and the drive to serve in the dents. UWSP Student COPY EDITOR Amanda Rasmussen COPY EDITOR Kristine Schad FACULTY ADVISER Pete Kelley Student responds to Justin and his friends Hali Wyman FINANCIAL ADVISER It is clear tti'at UWSP houses a large, spiritual, paign, but my point is valid nonetheless. "Christian" population. It is further evident that Another reason this campaign bothers me is The Pointer Editorial Policies many of these people are strong ·rn their convic;. because of how it appeared in the paper in the first The Pointer is a student-run newspaper published weekly for the tions, otherwise there would not· have been such a place. Bashing religions is something one ought to University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. The Pointer staff is solely respon- strong campaign launched in Justin's name. I know be careful in doing. If you have grievances with an sible for content and editorial policy. • what Justin believes, and he is devoted to the beliefs established and accepted organization, state them, No article is available for inspection prior to publication. No article is he promotes (as far as he understands them). There but also provide the readers, in this case, with an available for further publication without expressed written permission of is a problem that I have with this latest craze to hit alternative. To not do this, is irresponsible. Clearly The Pointer staff The Pointer is printed Thursdays during the academic year with a cir­ campus, however. This was not Justin's agenda. it was the intention to disclose the illusive alterna­ culation of 4,000 copies. The paper is free to all tuition-paying stude[\ts. This is the work of at least one of the on-campus tive at the various meetings held ~round campus Non-student subscription price is$ fO per academic year. · religious organizations. throughout this past week. I attended one of those Letters to the editor can be mailed or delivered to The Pointer, 104 There are a few reasons why this bothers me. meetings, Tuesday night, where an alternative CAC, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or One, it seems to be underhanded. When I read what (which is a personal "relationship" with God) was sent by e-mail to [email protected]. We reserve the right to deny publi­ was printed in the Pointer last week (about reli­ suggested. Sure, a personal relationship with God cation for any letter for any reason. We also reserve the right to edit letters gion's fowl stench), it came across to me that this is what all Christians want (even the ones who are for inappropriate length or content. Names will be withheld from publica­ was the viewpoint of an individual - Justin. But religious), but the concept behind this alternative tion only if an appropriate reason is given. when I looked into the matter more, I discovered was never discussed in much, if any, detail. Letters to the editor and all other material submitted to The Pointer becomes the property of The Pointer. that this was merely a ruse to get people interested By taking on the role of a leader in this subject, in a "Christian" organization. This troubles me and to be this careless with what you (the organiza­ 10-l C\C greatly because it goes a long way in making tion(s) responsible for all of this) say and print, is l ni, n,it~ of\\ isl·on,in Sil'\ 1:11, Point Christianity seem deceptive and deceitful. Anyone potentially devastating to the goals you are trying to Sknns Point. \\I 54481 (like me) who was looking for a fresh approach to reach. In this case, helping people develop a more The Pointer the problems Christian churches face in our time personal connection with God could have been sab­ pointcr(a U\\ sp.cd u could have been turned off to Christ all together otaged by the clumsy way this promotion was han­ Phone: (715) 346-2249 after finding this out. Surely this was not the inten­ dled. :\dnrtising Phonl': (715) 346-3707 tion of the organization(s) responsible for this cam- Fax: ( 71 5) 34(l-471 2 See Justin on Page 12 UWSP The Pointer FEATURES Page 5 March 8, 2001 New exhibit showcased in Carlsten art gallery Belts~ to reopen on Friday By Katie Harding By Andrea Wetzel FEATURES EDITOR EDITOR IN CHIEF 4 A 20-year-old tradition will be continued on Friday. Belts' Sof The Carlsten Art Gallery is being showcased at galleries the door lhat reads, " ... may not Serve ice cream shop, 2140 Division St., is scheduled to reopen fot currently showcasing "Jake in across the US including: be suitable for children," walked business. Transition," a collection of pho- "Picturing the Modern Amazon," out stating, "Well, then it would • "My parents opened it in 1981," said current owner, Dan Racine. tography by Clarissa Sligh that at The 'New Museum in New not be suitable for me." They ran the business for ten years, and this is Racine's eleventh yea: depicts the life of a subject who York and "Reflections in Black: "I've been very impressed by ~unning Belts. · underwent a change in gender A History of Black the community at large," said Belts' has been a favbrite summer tradition for students and com­ and identity. Photographers" at the Heft. "In part because of our iso­ munity members alike. Sligh will be on campus Smithsonian Center for African lation, I want to show a wide "I have really good memories of Belts' from childhood," sai1 throughout next week to talk to American History and Culture in range in the gallery." UWSP senior, Betsy Kitowski. students and community mern- Washington, D.C. The gallel)' comment book "It's one of the many fun signs of spring," she adds. bers about the exhibit. The transsexual subject mat- is filled with insight aQCmt what The variety of ice cream and ingredients in flurries entice man~ The collection contains 15 ter in the "Jake in Transitipn" individuals felt about the exhibit. people. · striking black and white photo- collection is not within Sligh's One person wrote, "This is me. "Belts' is yummy. I'm looking forward to it reopening," said Am: graphs taken from 1996-1999. traditional genre of African Thank you. This is what I am and Mulroy, UWSP freshman. Some of the pictures document American culture. Through read­ what I want to be. Gender is "Having been here 20 years, we see a big variety of people," saic Jake's physical change from ing the excerpts of her journal fluid, identity is not always so. Racine. female to male, while others cap- you can see that she is as much a But perhaps it should be more "We get a lot of students, especially at night, but we're busy al ture him doing daily activities part of this exhibit as Jake. After so." summer when most of the college students are gone too," he adds. such as shaving and driving. spending three years studying Accompanying the pictures Racine adds that, "What makes Belts' popular are our natura and interacting with at the exhibit is a video that Sligh ingredients." .Issa s1·1gh Jake, Sligh began to recorded of interviews with Almost all of their ingredients are prepared from a homemad, Clar understand that the members of Jake's support group recipe rather than preserved or store-bought ingredients. opera- of others who have gone through Also, Racine notes that people seem to appreciate the big por- The exhibi- • k . • t s·t•on sex change operations a_!ld their tions. 1 ~i~tesa ~~ ~~~;; IC e. In · :an",,,I I~ significant others. · " "College kids, especially the guys, love that. They get somethin. "The video gives a more per- that's really worth their money," he adds. posters with text from ~·) . ·~t:, ti, sonal, humanitarian view on the "Belts' is the great'lst place to get ice cream in this city, and yo, Sligh's personal journal set · ~~ · . tion topic," said Danielle Matsick, an get a lot for what you pay," says Melissa Vaughan, UWSPsenior. over her photographs. These · . w a s intern at the gallery. "The photos . Belts' will be open on Friday, and regular hours are 11 a.m. to 11 posters demonstrate the something he are the artist's interpretation p.m. every day. The first ten customers on Friday will receive a fre impact of the study on the artist's needed to do. while the video is the actual peo- Belts' glass. own life over the time she spent "The reason that Jake want- pie. I think that it is important with Jake during his transition. ed (his transition in gender) doc- that art can be influential, not just An entry from Sligh's jour- umented was to create a roadmap good or bad." nal from Aug. 23, 1997 reads, for other traryssexuals," said Heft. On Monday, March 12, at 5 "Working with Jake, I am chal- "I think for those of us not con­ p.m. there will be an exhibition lenged to re/consider what makes templating a sex change this reception at the Carlsten Gallery one a woman, or a man. And, exhibition helps us feel a com­ with Sligh. She will spend time working with him helps me see passion for those who feel that with students in the Fine· Arts that my understanding need not they're in the wrong sexual iden­ department throughout the week be concrete but can remain in tity. This collection is poignant in as an artist in residence. On flux." its own way because it really Thursday, she will host a slide. Over 900 students and com- documents one person's agony," lecture, open to the pul:t1ic, in munity members have seen the she said. Room · 205 of the Fine Arts exhibit so far. Heft added that she has had Center. Caren Heft, director of the very little negative response to The exhibit is sponsored by Carlsten Art Gallery, chose to the graphic subject matter of Student Government exhibit a collection of photogra­ "Jake in Transition." Association, Multicultural phy by Sligh in the gallery However, one woman did Affairs, Gay-Straight Alliance, because of her caliber as an artist. place a phone call expressing her the Women's Resource Center Photo by Luke Zancanarc Sligh has an extensive concern that the collection was and the UWSP Foundation. It resume that can be seen in the not suitable for students. Another will be in the Carlston Gallery Belts' on Division St. will open on Friday. gallery. 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All Birthright Gan help. students- have to We care and we provide: . do is click on the ! 1•'1"('(' ;u11l1-cmficl<'ntial tm~nanc·y k'sti. ·. . ! Hc•f1•rmls for: link and the • CounSl'I ing • l\ll'llic·al Cai,• • Communi"t.)' Hrso1m;<'S ballot will appear. CALL : 311- HELP Page 6 March 8, 2001 · FEJ\rplJRES UWS.,P .The Pointer Faculty jazzes Spotlight lJ Eat five a day for good health Trivia ~ By Sarah Hoch LIFESTYLE ASSISTANT audience. with talent I. Kirsten Dunst and Denise By Katie Harding Richards competed against each According to the American Dietetics Association, eating five 01 FEATURES EDITOR other to win a beauty pageant in more servings of fruits and-vegetables each day is one- of' the mos important things you can do for good health. The department of music presented a faculty jazz quintet on, a. Miss Congeniality : Research shows that eating at least five servings of fruits anc Monday. The concert, part of the department scholarship series; was b. Wild Things vegetables a day may help prevent 35% or more of all causes of can­ perfonned in Michelson Hall at 7:30 p.m . c. Beauty and the Beast cer. In fact, eating more fruits and vegetables ma}' reduce the risk 01 Featured musicians included Robert Kase on trumpet, David d. Drop Dead Gorgeous obesity! heart disease and high blood pressure as well. Hastings on tenor saxophone, Mathew Buchman.on piano, Catalin To make sure you are getting the most nutrients out ofyolir fruiti Rotaru on bass and Ryan Korb on drums. 2. Bill Maher hosts and vegetables as possible, it is best to eat them raw. The more they Dr. Robert Kase is a professor of music and chair of the music a Dateline are cooked or processed, the more nutrients they lose. department. He holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and b. 20/20 Including more fruits and vegetables into your diet is easier than the University of North Texas. He has served as director of jazz stud­ c. Politically Incorrect· you may think. Add some fruit to your breakfast, eat it as a desse11 ies and coordinator of graduate studies for the department of music. d. 60 Minutes with your lunch or dinner or even have it as a snack. Eat your salad! Da.vid Hasting~ is a professor of saxophone, musicianship and loaded with lots of vegetables. jazz studies. From 1995-1998, he served as the music department ·pa"o:>uJ Affl?:>!l!IOd -:> Remember to sparingly use butter, dips, sauces and salad dres1r chair at UWSP. Hastings has also served on the faculties at West ·z '.snoa~JOD pti:>Q doJQ -p · I ings on your vegetables to avoid extra calories and fat in your diet. Virginia University and Baylor University. Try eating five fruits and vegetables a day and experience th( Matt Buchman, a Wisconsin native, is a professor of jazz piano, health benefits for yourself. and holds a degree in composition and theory with a jazz emphasis from Lawrence University. He has toured extensively with national Thomson hall males to compete in beauty pageant shows and written for big band and chamber ensembles. Catalin Rotaru, a professor of bass and jazz studies, is principal By Amanda Foege bass with the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. He has peF­ FEATURES REPORTER fonned both solo classical and jazz bass throughout Europe, the US It's going to be bigger than the Beatles and all Local celebrities will judge the event and and Japan. He received second prize at the 1997 international society of UWSP can snatch a front-row ticket. decide which young lad will bring home the prest~ of bassists competition and the Jury's special award for the best peF­ After a two-year absence, the Thomson Hall gious honor. . fonnance of the required piece at that competition. male beauty pageant will be held-in the Thomson "This is going to be an educational program · Ryan Korb is a professor of jazz percussion at UWSP. Hall pool room at 8 p.m . on Wed., March 14. with a twist of fun in it," organizer Vanessa The quintet perfonned traditional favorites such as "Joshua" a 'Male Thomson Hall residents have until Csencsics said. 1963 tune made famous by trumpeter, Miles Davis -and "One by One" Monday to turn in applications. "This time, the guys get to be the ones prancing by saxophonist, Wayne Shorter, as well as their own transcriptions. "I finally get .a chance to show off my true around in swimsuits and putting on a show. The next jazz concert is scheduled· for Monday, March 12 at 7:30 beauty," contender Scott Swingle said. Everyone should come and join the fun," she adds. p.m. in Michelson Hall of the Fine Arts Building. The UWSPjazz · Categories for competitors incluqe swimwear, The rivals in this competition have brought up ensemble will perfonn with the SPASH jazz band. The UWSPwind fonnal wear, interview and talent. singing with Madonna, dancing like Michael ensemble will also peyfonn on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in The winner will take home a specially designed Jackson, serenading the judges and the crowd with Michelson Hall. trophy for the rest of the school year. a guitar solo and eating Styrofoam as possible tal­ Tickets are available for purchase. Proceeds go towards scholar­ "A lot of dedication has been put into this pro­ ents. ship funds for students. Tickets are also available at the door free of gram right down to the trophy," said organizer, "I'm just going to see how big of a fool I really charge to UWSP students. Stacey Wussow. am," contestant Guy Gregg said.

WEEK IN POINT!

International Club presents: International Dinner, 5:00 PM (Dinner THURSDAY, MARCH 8 at 6:00 PM), Laird Room, UC Concert Band, 7:30 PM, Michelsen Hall, Fine Arts Center Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, "Wildly Wonderful," 7:30 CPI Club/Variety Comedian, Buzz Sutherland, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, PM, Sentry Theater The Encore, UC Residence Hall Association presents: Jock-In-A-Box DJ Entertainers, Swimming, NCAA III Championships (Women) in Buffalo, NY 8:00 PM - 12:00 Midnight, Skipps Ballroom FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Swimming; NCAA III Championships (Women) in Buffalo, NY CPI Center Stage: Duet w/Melissa and Jeff Jahn, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM, Worn. Basketball, NCAA Sectionals Basement Brewhaus, UC , SUNDAY, MARCH 11 CPI Cinema Presents:· Bring It On, 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM/Midnight, Suzuki Solo Recitals, 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM, Aiumni Room, UC Room 073, DeBot Center Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, "Wildly Wonderful," 7:30 CPI Center Stage presents: Theatre 399 Playwriting Class w/Scott PM, Sentry Theater Cannady, 8:00 PM- 10:00 PM, The Encore, UC TUESDAY,MARCH 13 CPI Center Stage: Blacksheep Comedy Theatre w/Amy Shaw, 8:00 Wind Ensemble, 7:30 PM, Michelsen Hall, Fine Arts Center PM- 10:00 PM, The Encore, UC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Swimming, NCAA III Championships (Women) in Buffalo, NY JAZZ NIGHT, 7:00 PM - 10:00 l'M, Basement Brewhaus, University Worn . Basketball, NCAA Sectionals Center SATURDAY, MARCH JO Performing Arts Series: Chance, Ce/lo/Vocal Duo, 7:30 PM, Suzuki Group Classes, 9:00 AM, Fine Arts Center Michelsen Hall, Fine Arts Center

For Further Information Please Contact the Campus Activities Office at 346-4343 Page 7 March 8, 2001 SP()R'fS · UWSP The Pointer Track teams place third at WIAC Indoors By Michelle Tesmer in Oshkosh. April Halkoski a close second. SPORTS REPORTER Jesse Drake edged out UW­ Said Hill on Lebak's accom­ The UW-Stevens Point Whitewater's Jeremy Burks for · plishments, "She deserves it. men's and women's track and first place in the 5,000 meter run She's a hard worker and races field teams each took third place (14:35.02), leaving him in good smart. She outclassed everyone last weekend at the WIAC shap.e for the NCAA's as well. _ else. And April helped her by Indoor Championships at the Said Witt, "Our best chance pushin·g her, and they really Multi-Activity Center. (for a top finish) is Jesse Drake worked as a team ." Six conference records were in the 5,000. We think he has a Leah Juno also finished first set in the meet including definite chance to win." for UWSP in the 1,500 meter run UWSP's Chris Horvat in the Cory Lesperance earned the (4:45.96) along with Jenny Todd men's 800 meter run. other first for the men in the long iri the long jump (5 .59 m). Horvat's time of 1:53.32 jump (7.06 m.) Hill believes the team has a . broke the record that had been in Witt was pleased with the good chance to place highly at place since 1989. overall performance of the team, the NCAA's in several events. Coach Ricks Witt said that but now shifts his sights to the "Leah in the 800 (meter run) Horvat is a good example of hard NCAA Championships. is the number one seed and our work and determination. "We have about 13 people distanc_e medley is better than "Chris wasn't a star in high competing. At this point we're we're seeded, eighth," he said. "If school and struggled to make the fairly experienced and that's to we can put it together, we have team as a freshman. But he put our advantiige. A lot of our kids an outside chance at winning it." his time in and four years later have done this before," he said. Hill was satisfied with how has a record," Witt said. The women's team also had the conference championship "Chris ran a very, very smart some brilliant performances last played out and is looking ahead race. We were not concerned weekend. Becky Lebak was the to a bright future. about the time. We just wanted only double winner of the week­ "1 was very pleased," he the win," added Witt. end in the 3,000 meter run said. "We had five weeks to pre­ In other events, UWSP's ( I 0:21.86) and the 5,000 meter pare while Oshkosh had eight Craig Gunderson and UW-La run (17:33 .92). Lebak was also and La Crosse had six and it Crosse's Adam McKahan fin­ named women's track athlete of showed. We had some kids come ished in a dead heat with a time the meet. in early to practice and the team Photo by Nick Brilowski of 48.78 in the 400 meter dash. Coach Len Hill was proud did an incredible job. It might be Leah Juno (right) runs to a third place finish in the womens 800 meter Both will move on to com­ of the races, especially the 3,000 an advantage for us once we get run Saturday at the WIAC Indoor Championships. pete in the NCAA's this weekend when Lebak finished first with outdoors." Women's hockey places third at NCHA tourney By Dan Mirman to bounce back from a tough Going Home .for the Summer? UW-Baraboo/Sauk County ASSIS TANT S PO RTS EDITO R loss Saturday, with a solid per­ The UW-Stevens Point formance on Sunday. women's hockey team 's final Point got off to a quick UW-Barron County (Rice Lake) weekend of play turned out to start by scoring a goal in each be a reflection of its season. of the first two periods. That UW-Fond du Lac ._ Point Jost a hard fought game proved to be all the offense on Saturday to an established UWSP would need as it shut hockey team in UW-River Falls out Lake Forest to claim third UW-Fox Valley (Menasha) by a 4-1 margin . Then on place in the consolation game. Sunday it continued its dom ina­ "The first period against UW-Manitowoc tion of first year programs by Lake Forest was our best in a defeating Lake Forest, 2-0. long time," said coach Jason The Pointers started the Lesteberg. "We moved the puck UW-Marathon County (Wausau) weekend on a rough note, find­ very well, and we created a lot ing out Friday that leading scor­ of scoring chances and domi­ UW-Marinette er Nicole Busse would be out nated the entire game." because of a shoulder injury. The victory put a cap on Still the Pointers "Yere able See Hockey on Page 9 Pick up college credits. UW-Marshfield/Wood County Earn college credits this summer at a University of Wisconsin Kapping (akes. eighth . two-year campus in or near your hometown. UW-Richland (Richland Center) • Experience small classes taught by professors on campus or at wr~stling N·ationals take classes online at www.uwcolleges.com UW-Rock County (Janesville) • Ensure your credits transfer by consulting the UW'rransfer Pointer senior•, earns All-American status Information System {TIS) at www.uwsa.edu/tis/ UW-Sheboygan By Nick Brilowsk! For tradi ..ional summer classes visit SPORTS EDITOR www.uwc.edu UW-Washington County All year Jong, UW-Stevens Point senior wrestler Wes Kapping set (West Bend) a goal to make it to the Division III National Tournament an'd earn For online classes vislt www.uwcolleges.com All-American status. By virtue of posting a 2-3 record and battling a tough draw, the Call toll free for more information 1-888-INFO-UWC UW-Waukesha 174-pound Spring Valley native was able to come away with an _eighth-place finish to become the 31st Pointer to earn the All­ American moniker. "I did go down there trying to place higher, but I'm happy with the way I wrestle

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l{eceive a $10.00 New l)()n()f H()nL1s l)n V()Llr 2ncf ci()nati()n within 3() liavs. ~ ~ Page 10 March 8, 2001 elJrpoeeRs UWSP The Pointer ·Minnows, Rapalas or worms: which is best? Step 5 - How many licks today compared to the simplicity By Ryan Naidl does it take to get to the Tootsie of picking up bait. A person I Artificials: at least they don't squ~rm I ASSISTANT OUTDOORS EDiTOR Roll center of a lootsie Pop? could spend weeks digging By Steve Seamandel edge that you have gamea from If you will, let's get phi!~ Step 6 - I could hide the through piles of Cabela's and OUTDOORS EDITOR being on the water for so long sophical for a moment. I know hook to make it look like the food Bass Pro Shops magazines look­ It stinks. It's messy. It and think like the fish . Relocate that this is the outdoors section the fish eat. ing for the right lure. And then smells. It's Jive bait. yourself to better positions and while we may not be known Step 7 - If I had to choose there are the experts, I mean Sure, it's more convenient instead of guessing the where­ for our tremendous reasoning (and I do) between using the Jimmy Houston promotes one to hook another minnow from abouts of your dinner. ability, we still are occasionally actual food that the fish eat to lure and Roland Martin has the bucket instead of retying a Secondly, how many times able to outwit at least the dumb- cover up my hook or using some another and Bill Dance doesn 't whole new lure on every time have you left the worms on top est of Wisconsin fish , and wood- imitation food made of wood, agree with either of them . Who you lose your bait, but will it of the seat in the hot Wisconsin . land critters. plastic, metal, or old G.I. Joe has time for all thar? Especially really catch you more? sun? You fish for a bit, start The debate between bait and action figures, I would probably when you can simply walk into a There are so many benefits smelling something incredibly artificial lures' seems rather sim­ choose the real stuff. bait shop, ask for a dozen worms, to fishing with artificial bait. rank, and soon discover that it's ple if we work it out in a logical Conclusion: bait would be and leave knowing you ' re getting your fried bait that is attract­ process and for your reading the most logical way to get a fish the best stuff out there. ing the seagulls and hordes of pleasure, here is my thought to bite down on hook and the Let's not forget the fish in flies to your favorite fishing process behind why to use bait. chicken must have come first this battle either. If they are being spot. Worms cook, minnows - Remember that this is my since everyone knows that eggs so gracious to allow themselves and leaches boil and after thought process which may seem can 't lay themselves. to be caught, they should at least awhile they all seem to to be random so please bear with So often in our lives, we try get a little something for the morph into the same concoc­ me. to make things complicated and effort. A true angler must respect· tion : hot gooey mush . Not ' Step I - I want to catch an challenging when really a chewy the fish . How respectful is it to only will you have the plea&­ animal-in this case a fish . night crawler and a few pieces of coax a fish into biting something ure of disposing of the use­ Step 2 - I want to catch this split shot can catch almost any­ that isn't really food? At least less bait, but you'll have to fish by having it bite a hook, thing_that swims. When that fails, when a fish bites on bait it usual­ either go buy more or switch which is attached to line, which is there are always other baits such ly receives something in return.. to artificial bait, which you connected to a rod and reel. as min11ows, spawn, or wax Bait fishing not only makes could have been using in the Step 3 - I could sure go for worms that will often out-fish sense, it is also a kinder, simpler first place. And for the some pizza right now. even the best artificial lures hand method of fishing. Fish with your record, Canadian Crawlers Step 4 - If I want to have a over fist. heart; fish with your head; chuck and n ightcraw lers are the fish bite a hook, I should proba­ And let's not forget to men­ bait! Not only will you feel better same thing. bly disguise the hook to look like tion the unbelievably confusing about yourself, but the fish will I've had gre_at success something ·that fish usually bite. selection of lures on the market also love you for it. Tight Lines! with multiple artificial lures.

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,' Page 12 March 8, 2001 UWSP The Pointer ·Prowler Justin Censorship Camp-out Scholarship From page 11 Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 4 Continued from Page 4 agenda and poster will be posted Opportunities male who might have a beard. Heavenly Father is a very Park or the top 40 hits. And we on the Midwest Treaty Network • Eggleston said that it is real influence in my life and I realized that The Pointless was for Volunteers website at www.treatyland.com. possible that other incidents look forward to the day when He written for a single demographic Saturday April 28 and is honored by the people who - UWSP students. Not staff, not Pick-up similar to the two reported have Sunday morning April 29 will be would speak of Him to others. kids who happened to be on occurred in Stevens Point open to college students, college­ Application in To speak of spiritual issues and OUR campus. recently. · age youth, and chaperoned high concepts you clearly don't under­ The woman responsible for the A.C.T. Office "You (students) need to Jet school students who wish to stand and by transfixing your the removal of The Pointless us know what's happening," he camp-out and enjoy two days 30G .Lower UC. assumptive judgments as facts suggested perhaps letting a pub­ said. "It's difficult for us to deal with furthe: workshops and brings Him neither glory nor lication board review our April activities, including live music Applications Due with this kind of thing if we respect. Fools' issue before publication on Saturday night. These work­ in the A.C. T. Office don't get the reports." Though I don't hold to the this year. I informed her that that shops will inc-lude topics such as The incidents are still teachings of this particular would be considered prior Friday, April 6th youth environmental network­ under investigation by the organization(s), I commend them restraint, and we don't do that in at 1 p.m. 1 ing, starting an environmental Stevens Point Police jn their diligent persistence. I this country. club, education on Native history · Department. hope that more care and thought If nothing else, I hope this and cultural respect, Crandon will be mustered up in the future issue has opened discussion on mine history and issues, and ,------by the activities of this organiza. campus. Although we can not more. THE POINTER IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS tion(s). always stop people from being Participants will camp at the FOR NEXT YEAR'S EDITOR IN CHIEF. offended, as Americans we need Mole Lake tribal powwow IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICE William Louis-Bria to ensure that our basic rights grounds, next to Swamp Creek UWSP Student will be respected. AT 104 CAC OR CALL ANDREA AT 346-2249 downstream from the mine site. OR E-MAIL [email protected] There is no admission cost, but participants must be self-suffi­ cient in warm camping gear and warm clothing, and Friday par­ ticipants should bring their lunch. Pre-registration is request­ ed. If you have any questions, or would like to register, please contact Dana Churness at dchur [email protected], (715)295- 9997 or Debi McNutt at dkmc­ [email protected] , (608)246- 2256, or for tribal students, Christine Munson at cmun­ [email protected] (715 )675-8642. Wrestling Continued from Page 7 foot. " It's really important," he said. "You have to be ready to go the first match. When you go to Nationals you can't have a let­ down mentally. You have to be ready for every match ." After dropping into the con­ you know that little voice solation bracket, Kapping was able to avenge a loss from the inside that says "I can't"? previous week as he defeated UW-La Crosse's Ben Bly, 6-3. this summer, Bly had defeated Kapping 7-4 in the title match at the WIAC Championships on Feb. 18. Saturday wasn't quite as [crush it]m kind to Kapping as he dropped his opening match in the conso­ Bring your "can-do" attitude to Camp Challenge. Five weeks of pure adrenaline where lation semifinals to Ross Mueller of Lawrence, the second seed, 6- you'll get paid to learn how to become a leader. Acquire skills that'll help you meet 5. He then fell to fourth-seeded the challenges you'll face as an Army officer or in your civilian career. Maybe even win Brad Christie of Montclair State 15-11 in the seventh place match. a scholarship. Apply today at the Army ROTC department, with no obligation. Despite battling a tough Before that voice .tells you to take a vacation. road, Kapping said that it is to be .. expe,cted when you wrestle at 1 Nationals. Unlike any other college course you can take., "When you go to Nationals, ARMY ROTC everybody's tough," he said. "You have to go in there with the right frame of mind." UWSP's only other wrestler to compete, 157-pounder Nathan Preslaski, dropped both of his matches on Friday and was elim­ inated. Preslaski lost · his opening match to Peter Doucet of Roger Williams 12-3 and then fell in his Contact Doug Ferrel at 346-3821 consolation match to Dmitri Rm 204 in Student Services Bldg Tarasov of Central (Iowa), 7-3. Preslaski finished his season 19-9 while Kapping finished 26- IO. 7 1 UWSP The Pointer AR17S· & RE'Y fE''· \'f Page 13 March 8, 2001 Letters from the edge of the world

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By Pat "Cuntator" Rothfuss sucks! I graduate in May and I've got so I said, "I thought it would be safer this detennination of a Buddhist monk look­ • It means 'to delay' Pervert. senioritis. I just don't give a damn about way, officer; I'm way too drunk to drive ing for Nirvana. Buy a case of Bourbon. my <;:lasses anym.ore. On top of that I've . this thing" then I tried to have a high­ Drink it. Eat nothing but Chinese delivery. Dear Pat, got four jobs so I can get relevant work speed getaway, whi~h didn't work so well Sleep through finals. Fail out of school. I couldn't help but admire the finesse experience and pay the bills. It bites. How because I was still pushing my car and he Now, finish the game. (This is impor­ with which you courted your girlfriend the hell do I make it to May without either got to drive liis. tant, as it will give you much needed self­ using your "I am not Pat Rothfuss" I-shirt. having my head explode or becoming ·a Anyway, my point is I've never reai confidence.) Take a shower. Brush your Indeed, I would consider borrowing your Hare Krishna (they seem sooo nice)? ly had senioritis. But I remember around teeth. Plug the phone back in. Call your superb technique, but I have one single my 6th year in school I had a friend who Mom. Max out your credit card buying a problem - I don't have an "I am not Pat Signed, got it pretty bad. He was doing a double stylin" new Macintosh. Teach yourself Rothfuss" shirt... it never arrived last fall Pissed off in Point major (Biology & Aquatic Toxicology) so graphic design. Start dating my ex-gir~ after you responded to my questions about you could hardly blame him for being a friend. Move to Duluth and get a job your whereabouts. What can I do? Can P.S. Hari Krishna, Hari Krishna, little burned-out by the time his final doing computer animation. Marry my ex­ you suggest good courting tips in the Krishna Krishna, Hari Hari, Hari Rama, semester rolled around. girlfriend. Move to Milwaukee and get 11 absence of an / am not Pat Rothfuss"!­ Rama Rama, Hari Krishna ... (sing repeat­ So here's my advice, based close per­ her pregnant (not at the same time). Live shirt? edly till happy) sonal observation of said friend. First, get happily ever after. a top-of-the-line computer/console game. It's that easy. Of course, I can't really Thank you again, I don't know if I'll be able to give you Something like Final Fantasy, Deus Ex, or recommend that you marry the same ex­ John Graham any real, quality advice here. You see, the Asheron's Call. (You know the type, a girlfriend he did. But I'm pretty sure I've greater portion of my nine years at UWSP game that makes heroin look like sugar­ got a couple others laying around some­ I am filled with shame. were as a senior, and I enjoyed all of it. free cool-aid.) Devote yourself body and where in Point. I'm told they make exce~ I owe several people t-shirts for their Except for the part when I had to go to soul to the game. Skip classes. Don't lent life partners, aside from an unnatural letters over the last year. You all know class with no pants on because someone shower. Neglect your friends. Disconnect aversion to loud noises, monkey jokes, who you are, and you've been very stole them. Or the part where . I failed your phone. Loose your job. Break up and men. patient. Thanks for your gentle reminder, Math I 06 for the fourth time. Or the time with your girlfriend. Develop scurvy. Die. They're easy to find too. Simply shout John. By the time spring break is over I'll when Affirmative Action got hold of my Heh heh. Just kidding about the last "Pat Rothfuss!" in a crowded room then arrange to have everyone's shirts in the home phone number. two. Don't really do those. Stop just short follow the sound of muffled weeping. Pointer office. I promiie. Or the time when my battery went of scurvy and have a major life realiza. . But how can you fill the aching void dead and I ended up having to push my tion. You hate your major. There's no ':¥ay Pat Rothfuss encourages~ read­ in your life where a Pat Rothfuss t-shirt car home at 4:00 in the morning and then you're going to spend 15,000 a year going ers to drop him a line at should be? More importantly, how can a cop pulled up behind me on Main street to grad school to do something you hate. proth@wsunix. wsu. edu if they want you score chicks without this essential and asked what I was doing and I thought A job in the field would be even worse. It advice. Ifyour letter is used, you get a T­ tool? Read on and find out. it was pretty obvious what I was doing, so would be like consigning yourself to an shirt. Whoopie. . I said "Taking my dog for a walk, sir" then endless, living hell. Pat, you've got to help me. My life he got out of his car and asked me again Continue to play your game with the

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