CHIEFS, PAGE 3 BRAD BROOKINS, PAGE 5 SWIMMING, PAGE 6 Kansas City Chiefs to Columnist chastises students Falcon swim teams decide whether to who return home halfway through return to UWRF every weekend competitive season TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS NovemberS 21, 2008 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 95, Issue 10

FinalistsTeresa Aviles named in chancellor search [email protected] The five finalists for the UW-River Falls chancellor position were named Nov. 18 at the Town Hall meeting. The search and screen committee comprised of 19 members, including students, community members, staff and faculty, chose the five finalists from 11 candidates who they have been review- ing since June. The committee made their recommendations to the Board of Regents of the UW System and will continue to follow-up on the candidates prior to the final chancellor being selected in December. “Now we give the campus a chance to have their say,” James Madsen, chair of the search and screen committee, said. “We need to make an impression on these candidates so they want to be here.” Finalist William G. Colclough currently holds the position of dean of the college of business administration at UW- LaCrosse. Candidate Geri H. Malandra holds the position of vice chan- cellor for strategic management in the University of Texas System. She has also held the position of associate vice provost at the University of Minnesota. Finalist Raymond W. Cross currently holds the position of president at Morrisville State College in New York. Before going to New York he held the position of department head of engineering technologies at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. Dean Van Galen currently holds the position of vice presi- dent for university advancement at the University of West Florida. Galen also teaches environmental studies at the col- lege and was awarded the outstanding teacher award at Truman State University in Missouri. Finalist Ellen J. Neufeldt holds the position of vice president for student affairs at Salisbury University in Maryland. Previously she held the positions of assistant vice chancellor Colclough Cross Malandra Neufeldt Van Galen for student development at the University of Tennessee at Photo by Jens Gunelson. Chattanooga. Professor and Chancellor Search Chair Jim Madsen, surrounded by others from the 19-member search and The five candidates will participate in public forums from screen committee, announces the five Chancellor position finalist names at the town hall meeting Tuesday in Nov. 19 through Dec. 6. The Board of Regents is expected to the UC. The five candidates will participate in a variety of public forums from Nov. 19 through Dec. 6. For a announce their decision for chancellor by Dec. 23. complete list of schedules for the campus and community visits and information on each candidate, visit www.uwrf.edu/chancellorsearch. Students, staff get acclimated to DLC Faculty Senate looks Collin Pote ago. There were initial diffi- “So far everything I’ve milking, but it is like that [email protected] culties involved with getting heard about the facility now every time you go to work on used to the new facility. has been good,” College of a different farm,” student into administrative UW-River Falls students are However, things have Agriculture, Food and Sarah Alberts said. adapting to the new equip- improved over the last year Environmental Sciences Initially uncomfortable with evaluation process ment at their disposal at the and any initial problems have Administrative Program the new parlor, the cows have Eric Pringle Dairy Learning Center, which been addressed. Manager Laura Walsh said. also gotten used to the new [email protected] opened a little over one year While some of the difficul- facilities. ties involved technical prob- According to Kelm, howev- Members of the Faculty Senate have begun looking into the lems, the biggest hurdles er, this was an entirely expect- idea of implementing administrative evaluations at UW-River largely involved just getting ed occurrence, stating that Falls. used to the new equipment any kind of animal will need “The Faculty Welfare Committee has been charged with cre- which students have done at least a little time to adjust ating a method that administrative evaluations could be poten- over the last year. to a change of location. tially implemented at UWRF,” Faculty Senate Chair David “I would certainly say There were also a few issues Rainville said. everyone has a better idea of at first with things such as Administrative evaluations are currently in place at various the new routine,” Animal and pipe problems and panels that schools across the UW System, with the chancellor, provost, Food Science Chair Steve were too small for calves. vice-chancellors and deans being evaluated, according to Kelm said. However, in the time since the Rainville. Even new students at the Center’s opening there has Three weeks ago, Rainville went to Madison to meet with Learning Center are picking been ample to address the UW System administrators and faculty representatives to see up on technology they poten- problems by repairing or how administrative evaluations are conducted at other schools. tially have not worked with replacing things as necessary. He said that in many cases, there is a faculty senate committee before. “On the technical side, most or equivalent group that has been created for the sole purpose “I lived and worked on of the issues we could have of administering the evaluations and overseeing the evaluation farms before my college run into have been taken care process. experience, but they were tie of,” Kelm said. At some schools, administration members are evaluated in stall barns. The tie stalls are a According to animal science the areas of leadership, management and external funding, Sally King/Student Voice lot more work because we professor Larry Baumann, among others, and then a report of the evaluation is filed. In Cows at the UW-River Falls Dairy Learning Center (DLC) only milked six at a time there are 25 students some schools, the reports are available for any faculty or dine on silage, feed that contains nutrients and pro- instead of the twelve at the lab employed at the Dairy administration member to see, whereas in others, the reports teins needed for the production of milk. The DLC farm. It does take a while to are only available on a “needs basis.” get used to the new way of opened over a year ago, and it has been well received See DLC page 3 See Administrative evaluations page 3 by both UWRF students and faculty. Social Justice Series brings ‘Lost Boy of Sudan’ to campus

Joy Stanton student events manager, said in an e- Aid workers coined the term “Lost An estimated 600,000 people were the crisis in Darfur, a northwestern [email protected] mail interview. Boys of Sudan” in reference to Peter forced to seek refuge in neighboring region of Sudan, according to a Ajak co-authored the book “They Pan’s fictional band of orphans. The countries. report to the U.N. Security Council UW-River Falls’ Social Justice Poured Fire on us From the Sky,” media continued to use it to describe Effective collaboration between by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Series (SJS) will be drawing atten- which describes his experiences the survivors, most of who ended up the numerous cultures in Sudan is a in July 2008. tion to the humanitarian crisis in when the civil war, which started in in a refugee camp in Kenya. major political challenge. More than 1.5 million people in Africa through a lecture by a “Lost 1980s, drove an estimated 20,000 Sudan has the world’s largest pop- Three years after the Darfur remain homeless, hungry and Boy,” Benjamin Ajak. young boys from their families and ulation of internally displaced peo- Comprehensive Peace Agreement vulnerable to violent attack, accord- The purpose of Ajak’s lecture is to villages in southern Sudan. ple—approximately 4 million—cre- (CPA) between the government of ing to the nonprofit Network for give students background of the More than half died walking more ated during more than 20 years of Sudan and SPLA in January 2005, Good Web site. ongoing issues in Africa’s largest than 1,000 miles to Ethiopia to conflict between the government of the situation in Sudan remains frag- Awareness is a key step to under- country, Sudan. escape death or induction into slav- Sudan in the north and the Sudan ile. standing issues that affect others “We are hoping to raise awareness ery and the northern army, according People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) in The sustainable peace between the and appreciation for the life of those to the International Rescue the south, according to the U.S. north and south that the CPA seeks suffering in Africa,” Anna Hunter, Committee Web site. State Department’s Web site. to build has been compromised by See Lost Boy page 3 Student Voice 2 NEWS November 21, 2008 VOICE SHORTS Jimmy John's to build new restaurant in RF Film series presents "Lust, Caution" Nathan Sparks these places, people just build them and "Part of the reason I came here was "Lust, Caution," a film depicting the student resistant [email protected] hire out other people to operate them. because [River Falls] was a nice small movement against the Chinese puppet government during We want to bring superior service." town, with not very much commercial World War II, will be shown at 4 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the The sandwich delivery chain Jimmy This service will include fresh ingre- development." Murphy said. Kinnickinnic River Theater, room 320 in the University John's is expected to build a restaurant dients sliced daily, a drive-thru and fast The land Olsen and Martinsen Co. Center, and is free and open to the public. The event is sup- near UW-River Falls on the southeast delivery to any location in River Falls plan to build on was once the site of the ported by the US Department of Education and the College corner of Cascade Avenue and Spruce within five minutes of the restaurant. River Falls Medical Clinic. When River of Arts and Sciences. It is funded by a grant to develop an Street. The project began when a new River Falls High School and the River Falls Area Hospital was built in the Asian Studies Minor program at UWRF. Jimmy John's franchise operator leased Falls Area Hospital will be key areas to early 1990s, the Clinic was no longer the site from Martinsen Land and serve, and the restaurant will also stay necessary and sat abandoned for years, Investment Oct. 29. open until "2 or 3 a.m." on Thursday City Planner Tony Steiner said. "Uganda Rising" shown in UC theater The project is expected to receive city through Sunday to accommodate local "Nobody was interesting in buying. It The film "Uganda Rising" will be shown at 4 p.m. on Dec. approval soon, and construction will college students, Olsen said. finally was bought by a developer who 2 in the Kinnickinnic Theatre in the University Center. The likely begin in December, Martinsen One of those students, sophomore the- just basically tore it down and was try- movie addresses the history and current political upheaval associate John Garden said. ater major Karen Biedermann, said the ing to market the property for a number in Africa, and specifically Uganda. The event is sponsored "We went through the preliminary new restaurant could benefit the com- of years. The city finally decided it was by the Social Justice Series, a series sponsored by the Office meetings. We didn't identify anything munity in another way. a very important piece within the down- of the Chancellor, Student Affairs, and Ethnic Studies that looked like it was going to be a "I think it'll lead to more jobs for col- town area and we wanted some control Minor. The film contains violence and graphic scenes. The problem," Garden said. lege students and high school students," over how it got developed," Steiner event is free. Garden is the development finance Biedermann said. "I think it will be a said. "So the city purchased it three or coordinator for Martinsen Land and fine thing to have." four years ago." Investment Co. as well as an investor in Lost Boy of Sudan to give lecture Will Larson, a junior majoring in psy- Last year the city allowed Martinsen Benjamin Ajak, one of the 20,000 refugees of Sudan, will the project. Garden said he owns a sep- chology, said it to step in and do arate company called Garden Superior be on campus to lecture on his story of survival. The lecture was good for River "I think it'll lead to more something with will take place in the North Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Properties, which is not involved in the Falls to have more the land. After Dec. 3. The event is $5 for general public, $3 for deal. options, but he had jobs for college students and finding the prop- seniors/juniors(18 and under), and free for students and The new Jimmy John's will bring a a negative experi- high school students... it will erty with the children (6 and under). new level of service to the community, ence with the chain help of Kraus- franchise owner Eric Olsen said. It will and would not eat be a fine thing to have." Anderson realtor also be the first Jimmy John's he has at the new restau- Karen Biedermann, Jim Stimmler, UWRF Theatre presents "Telling Tales" owned under his small business, Candy rant if it were built. sophomore theater major Olsen accepted The UWRF theatre will present Telling Tales, an original Lakes LLC. The business was founded "I don't like Martinsen's production developed by the cast based on traditional folk in January, involving only two people Jimmy John's," offer. Olsen also and fairy tales from around the world. The cast, under the so far: Olsen and his father-in-law, who Larson said. "I got a BLT there and said he has been a chef for 15 years, but direction of Gorden Hedahl, will create and perform stories is an investor, Olsen said. wanted the bacon put in the microwave, declined to say where he was currently greared towards people of all ages. The shows will begin at With exterior and interior construction but they said 'our bacon's pretty working. 7:30 p.m. and run Dec. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. The performanc- and the hiring of a staff, the restaurant cooked,' so I ate it and got sick." "My employer doesn't know what I'm es will be at the Davis Theatre in the Kleinpell Fine Arts will not open its doors until at least Melissa Murphy, a senior English edu- doing right now." Olsen said, adding building. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students. August, and more likely September, cation major, said the restaurant would that he didn't think his boss would Olsen said. Aside from having the prop- have a lot of competition from the approve of the Jimmy John's project. erty built, Olsen said he would be close- UWRF art department hosts art sale Quiznos and two Subways already in Martinsen is also having a new Best The University of Wisconsin-River Falls art department ly involved with the restaurant after its River Falls. Murphy added that she did Western hotel built near campus on the will present its annual scholarship sale in Kleinpell Fine opening. not think new businesses like the Jimmy lot next to the Mexican restaurant, Arts Gallery 101 Dec. 3 to 10. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 "I'll be the operator," Olsen said. "I'll John's and Best Western hotel were nec- Mariachi Loco. p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 4 p.m. be there on a daily basis. So many of essary. The event features one-of-a-kind artwork by current art stu- dents and faculty, alumni, retired faculty and a variety of local artisans. Selections including glass, ceramics, paint- ing, fibers, jewelry, printmaking, photography and mixed Program offers teaching experience abroad media will be up for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefits Kelly Richison the travel costs of the trips and that each ranging from ages eight to eleven. a scholarship fund for continuing art students as well as the [email protected] teacher makes their own travel plans. Richards said that the teachers at the host Art Society, a student organization. Participating artists The program is geared toward travel for school observed lessons presented by the retain up to 70 percent of the proceeds and the balance is for The International Traveling Teacher one or two people per trip and is not visiting teachers and the lessons were scholarships and the Art Society fund. For more information program at UW-River Falls enables intended for large groups. later discussed and analyzed after the call the UWRF art department at 715.425.3266. teachers to gain experience with educa- "A teacher doesn't travel with a dozen class ended. tion and culture in foreign countries, people, so that they travel individually or "The teachers were marvelous," she while earning graduate credit from the one or two people," she said. "But it is said. "They were well-trained to do what University. not a group travel program." they do." The International Traveling Richards said she had Voice Shorts compiled by Teacher program is affiliated trained in teaching English as with the outreach and graduate a second language prior to the Natalie Conrad studies department. Those par- trip and she spent time gather- ticipating in the program are ing teaching materials and not paid for the work they do, textbooks to use in addition to but can receive graduate cred- the textbooks and the note- Corrections: its from the University when books the students brought In the last week's sports page article "Falcon women they travel to participate in the with them. Some of the mate- look to regular season play," the top pull-quote was overseas travel experience. rials were used effectively incorrectly attributed. Cindy Hovet, and not Sarah Teachers participating in the while others were not. Schoenick, said the quote. program have the ability to The physical facility of the In last week's sports page article "Falcon men's basket- choose the country they would classroom Richards taught in ball season begins," it was incorrectly stated that Aaron like to visit. The actual travel was quite different than the Elling was one of the two returning seniors this season. for the program is planned for classroom she taught in the Jesse Elling is the correct name. and takes place during the United States. The main ele- In last week's police blotter, the age of Tanya R. summer. Participants spend ments of the classrooms were three weeks to a month teach- Halvorson was incorrectly printed as 27; her age is 21. Submitted Photo a blackboard along with tables ing, learning and working with Children in a classroom in Samaang, Ghana, being and chairs. The teachers car- students and teachers in for- ried the daily supplies and taught as part of the International Traveling Teacher eign classrooms, according to materials with them and could program. The program gives grad students experience the program's Web site. not leave them behind at the in teaching and a multi-cultural perspective. Judy Freund, program coor- end of the day. dinator for International Traveling Ellie Richards is a retired fourth grade She said that the schools "simply do Teacher, said that teachers get involved teacher from Greenwood Elementary not have the stuff that we do here in the in the program first by contacting the School who participated in the program U.S." program organizer. The teacher then in 1998 when she traveled to Hue, Freund said that participation in pro- completes an application form and iden- Vietnam. She said that her trip was three grams like International Traveling tifies the specific grade and subject they weeks long and that she was able to Teacher is important because it gives are interested in working with. The pro- spend two additional weeks in the coun- teachers the ability to gain experience gram uses its network of contacts to pro- try when the program ended. within international education and cul- vide the interested teacher with informa- During the trip, Richards said that she ture and deepens commitment and tion needed to make travel plans. worked at an English language summer understanding of international topics and Freund said that the teacher pays for school with middle elementary students issues. Campus Radio RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY 88.7 WRFW Editor's note: Information for this section is taken from the River Falls Police and UWRF Public Safety incident reports. Student hosted music shows, talk November 10 - Justin R. Amdahl, 19, was cited $249 for underage con- - Adam Horejsi was arrested for stealing a rug from the sumption at Hathorn Hall. shows, sportscasts and more... University Center on Oct. 27. - Jordan A. Neuberger, 18, was cited $249 for underage con- sumption at Hathorn Hall. November 11 - Jacklyn A. Kieckhoefer, 18, was cited $375 for second For complete schedule, - Mathew R. Ferguson, 24, was cited for failing to stop at a offense underage consumption at Hathorn Hall. and to listen live, stop sign. - Matthew S. Kruse, 20, was cited $249 for underage con- sumption at Prucha Hall. log on to: November 15 - Jacob D. Didier, 19, was cited $375 for second offense - Daniel J. Kirk, 19, was arrested for battery and being in underage consumption at Prucha Hall. possession of brass knuckles. - Justin J. Mundahl, 20, was cited $249 for underage con- www.uwrf.edu/wrfw sumption at Prucha Hall. Airs every day @ Like what you see? Read more articles and columns -Focus on U- online at 9 a.m., 5 and 9 p.m. on www.uwrfvoice.com Student-produced public affairs news talk show! Channel 19 November 21, 2008 NEWS Student Voice 3 Administrative evaluations: Kansas City Chiefs expected DLC: Cent er’s F aculty Senate committee looking to to make return decision soon presence provides other universities for evaluation ideas conveniences from page 1 Ken Weigend Training camp is probably the last thing on from page 1 [email protected] their minds right now. But I would expect that “I definitely think that evaluations where people can have within the next week or so to know something The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to Learning Center and may some input on how they feel the administrators are doing is concrete.” make a decision within the next week or two work as many as five to 12 very important,” Interim Chancellor Connie Foster said. “The There has been speculation surrounding a as to whether they will return to UW-River hours a week. There are at feedback can be used to help people improve in their positions, possible return for the Chiefs to River Falls. Falls next summer for training camp, accord- least three people working a as well as call attention to those who are doing an outstanding Their contract to hold training camp expired ing to Mary Halada, the head liaison between shift at any time and there are job.” last summer and no moves have yet been the Chiefs and campus. two shifts a day. Rainville said that the University used to have an adminis- made to renew it. According to the Chiefs contract with the The idea to make the trative evaluation process when Gary Thibodeau served as Adding fuel to that fire is the fact that a new University, their deadline for making a deci- Learning Center came about chancellor, but it was suddenly disbanded. If administrative training facility is nearly completed in Kansas sion to return next summer was Oct. 1. after discussions in the 1990s evaluations make a return to UWRF, Rainville said he is not City, as part of the renovations to Arrowhead “The Chiefs didn’t feel they could make that to upgrade the lab farm facili- sure exactly how they would run. Stadium. This information taken together has deadline,” Larry Testa, committee chair for ty. It was eventually decided “The Faculty Welfare Committee would be in charge of led to a circulating rumor that the Chiefs will student affairs, said. “They didn’t officially to make an entirely new facil- determining the details of how they think the evaluation not return. file an extension request to postpone the deci- ity. Due to several upgrades, process should be carried “I doubt they would come back again,” Dan sion, but they did call up Mary and ask.” the facility makes it easier for “I definitely think out,” he said. “The idea is Scott, South Fork Suites hall manager, said. That call came in the last week of managing the cows as well as still in its early stages, but “Why would they with a new training facility that evaluations September, said Halada, who recently retired milking them. we have been looking at back home?” from her position as vice chancellor of admin- The overall response to the where people can how other universities But Halada doesn’t feel the request for an istration and finance, but agreed to retain her facility one year after its have some input on operate their [administra- extension is a sign of writing on the wall. services in dealing with the Chiefs. She opening has been very posi- tive evaluation] processes According to her, the Chiefs have asked for how they feel the agreed to the extension, pushing their deadline tive. The inclusion of two and trying to determine similar extension at least two or three times in back to the end of this semester. classrooms, just like any other administrators are what would work for this the past decade. “I didn’t have a good reason not to say yes on campus, has made transi- doing is very University.” When asked whether she believes the Chiefs to the request,” Halada said. “There was noth- tioning from class to hands- Because professors are will return, Halada simply said, “I feel hope- important.” ing hinging on that date and we wanted to be on experience easier and the able to evaluate students ful.” respectful of the fact that the Chiefs are an new equipment is a welcomed Connie Foster, through giving grades, and NFL team in the height of their season. improvement. interim chancellor students are able to evalu- ate their professors at the end of the semester, UWRF junior Becky Gaiovnik said she thinks implementing an administrative evaluation process Lost Boy: would be an asset to students, faculty and administration. Former Sudanese lost boy Ajak to speak about experiences “I think it’s a great idea to do evaluations of the administra- from page 1 in an e-mail interview. “The students an informed global tor of the ethnic studies pro- tion,” she said. “It makes them more accountable for their media tends to report on perspective which is part of gram, said in an e-mail inter- actions if something should happen.” people in different parts of the places like the Middle East, UWRF’s focused mission view. If passed, an administrative evaluation process could con- world. so other areas of the world get statement. Previous SJS events have ceivably go into effect next semester, though Rainville noted “I think it is important for forgotten.” “[Learning about global included issues of free speech that it probably is not likely to happen that soon, as the com- people to go to this lecture At SJS events like Ajak’s issues is] empowering stu- and fair trade. Spring semes- mittee is still in the early stages of working out the plan’s because the things that go on lecture, students receive a pin dents to have a global per- ter will include the issue of details. in Africa are not as well and a one-page information spective in order to make a racism, featuring a lecture Foster agreed, and said that a timeline for the implementa- known,” Diversity Awareness sheet, according to Amy choice of how they want to from Tim Wise—a prominent tion of an administrative evaluation process “depends on when Chair Brad Kernschner said Lloyd, leadership training impact the rest of the world,” anti-racist activist. we receive it.” coordinator. If students take Lloyd said. “I think that all of us the time to fill out a reflection The SJS was formed this [involved in the SJS] just form after the event they will year to spotlight different want students to go away with receive a black t-shirt with the events around campus spon- a little more understanding of word “Ally” in red letters sored by various committees. some of these issues,” Special Offer across the front. Ajak’s lecture is sponsored by Kernahan said. “Our empha- After Ajak’s lecture, DAC the Student Entertainment sis has been on education and For(with Students school I.D.) will be handing out Ajak’s and Arts Committee and the on allowing students to book with the shirts. Both the DAC. become more aware through Unlimited Tanning in shirt and book will be free if The collaboration did not fun and participatory experi- students fill out the reflection stem from a definitive event, ences. All 20 Minute Beds! form. but recognition of strength in SJS is showing the docu- “Our committee is planning numbers. mentary “Uganda Rising” at 4 * Does not$35 include / month. Ultra Bronz 950 on reading the book before “[It was] a realization that p.m. Dec. 2, in the University or Stand-up Bed hand and formulating discus- we’d be stronger working Center’s Kinnickinnic sion questions and topics,” with as many other like-mind- Theatre. 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Now is the time to start building relationships and social skills that will be necessary later in life. Communication is key to building strong relation- ships. Take initiative and confront situations head on; speaking out responsibly is better than acting out irresponsibly. Do not rely on superficial or indirect methods of communication; face-to-face confrontations build better rapport and prepare you for uncomfortable situations that you will undoubtedly run into in the real world. The interactions with professors and students now will help prepare you for dealing with bosses and co-workers in the future. If you choose to drink, be responsible and give yourself limits. Too often we see people in the police report fighting, vandalizing and stealing as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. Fines are installed for a reason. If you find your- self listed in the police blotter, own up to your mistakes and realize that what you did was unlaw- ful and wrong. Be responsible in your actions and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR learn from your mistakes. In college your mistakes are your own, and only you are to blame for the Student questions be a "deterrent" to crime and she did indeed commit this that we post these crimes. We under-age drinking; but I crime. This makes me very have no history of the person consequences. police blotter need The amount of time that you spend on home- have a hard time believing angry, we are smearing the or what might have got them that any student has ever name and reputation of our to the point where they did work is a lot less than what you will spend at a full I enjoy reading your paper been offered a beer and has own classmates. It is not what they did. It forces us to time job. Skipping a day of class has much less on a weekly basis and find turned it down because an even posted in the section jump to conclusions about consequences than skipping a day of work. many great articles of fact image of their name, posted that the crimes are alleged people we may hardly even The campus setting provides a sheltered commu- and opinion that I enjoy. I in the paper next to a drink- and not proven to be 100% know, and when the informa- nity for students, even if you don’t live directly on am, however, disappointed ing citation, popped into their true. These people have not tion we use to reach those head. No, I think the outra- even been able to go to court conclusions is incorrect it campus. All the resources we need are right here with one section of the paper. The River Falls Police/Public geous fine is more on the yet to fight for their side of becomes even more obvious with people who can help us if we just raise our Safety section has made me fore-front of their mind, the the story, yet we put their that the section should be hand. very upset (for the record my paper is most likely not even name in the paper next to a removed. Now is the time to start thinking about your name has never appeared considered or thought of(no crime they may not have Otherwise, keep up the great future and your career. There is a lot of potential there). offense). committed. Even the TV work. I do not understand why we Not only that, but the most show "Cops" doesn't give out that can start benefiting you very quickly, as long recent article has smeared the the names of the maniacs that have this in our paper; are Dave Linder, as you don’t spoil it by acting like a stereotypical reputation of one of my good commit REAL crime, and people being "entertained" student college student now. by this? If so, they should be friends. The worst part about they note that the crime is The choices you make now will follow you ashamed that they can take it, they got it all wrong. My alleged and the "criminal" is Editor’s note: Although we through life. But find maturity on your own, it pleasure from other peoples friend DID NOT commit the innocent until proven guilty. fully appreciate this letter, we crime posted in the paper, but I believe this section is shouldn’t be forced into you by bad experiences. pain, mistakes, or wrong- checked the case in question doings. I understand one of now she must deal with the completely unnecessary, and it was factual as report- The interpersonal and real-life skills you develop the main reasons for this sec- fact that anyone who read immature, and noneffective. ed in last week’s Student in college are invaluable and just as important as tion is that it is supposed to that section will believe that It is only hurting ourselves Voice. the academics that you are expected to focus on.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Better turkey treatment for tastier meals RIVER FALLS his year, the oxymorons over at treasured national pastimes, bases its and wellness and they are brushed STUDENT VOICE TPeople for the Ethical Treatment of legacy on the mass ingestion of daily to make their manes extra fabu- Editor Phillip Bock Animals are calling for ALL turkeys to turkeys and other poultry. lous. This high-class treatment makes Assistant Editor Ben Brewster be pardoned, a drastic and unprece- Now when approaching a day of col- the animal feel better about him or her- dented move that would result in a lective consumption like this, it is nev- self and results in a guilt-free, extra- Front Page Editor Eric Pringle fraudulent “vegetarian ertheless important to tasty slab of red meat. News Editor Ken Weigend Thanksgiving.” think about the I think we should take the “Kobe Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski As a hot-blooded, process of food pro- beef” approach to Thanksgiving. Sports Editor Alayne Hockman meat-eating, quite duction from an ethi- Instead of pardons, let’s bring our Etcetra Editor Jenna Nelson handsome male, that cal standpoint. Here, I turkeys a professional team of certified very phrase is enough Joe agree on some points masseuses and manicurists to make Chief Photographer Sally King to send me dashing for Hager with PETA. their beaks and talons shapely, to give Staff Photographers Sarah Schneider They call for all them spray tans, pedicures and wing Jonathan Lyksett my bomb shelter and its reserve of American turkeys to be pardoned and wattle massages. Assistant Sports Editor Joe Engelhardt flags (set aside for completely; to be For those not versed in the finer sub- Assistant News Editor Natalie Conrad threats to the national whisked to safety, tleties of domestic fowl anatomy, a identity, like a “vegetarian lives intact, in order to enjoy a full, “wattle” is that really weird red thing Cartoonist Emily Eck Thanksgiving”). meandering turkey retirement. that turkeys have right underneath their Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps Now I understand PETA’s beef with While I think ethics are an important beaks. unethical animal treatment. I stopped element of stuffing my face, I don’t I think if we treated our turkeys right Proofreader Aaron Billingsley putting my cigarettes out on puppies believe we should go all out and give this year we could satisfy both the years ago and I am firmly against the all these turkeys pardons. Why can’t meat-eating hot bloods and the appar- General Manager Kirsten Blake torture of kittens and monkeys.But we just treat them extra ently-still-nursing Ad manager Megan Leoni some of PETA’s tactics just rub me the well before the slaugh- Why can’t we just PETAphiles. Circulation Manager Nathan Howe wrong way. terhouse? Let’s give treat them extra Sure, the turkeys Online Manager Cristy Brusoe For instance, PETA sent a letter to ‘em a nice ride before won’t get their pardons, Ben and Jerry’s a few months ago we forcibly submerge well before the but at least they get to Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis demanding that they cease ice cream them into the frothing slaughterhouse? live it up before meet- Read the Student Voice online at production using cow milk. PETA’s boilers and whistling Let’s give ‘em a ing the diseased blade suggested replacement? Human breast pressure cookers of nice ride before we of the rusty beak-trim- www.uwrfvoice.com milk. See how that thought curdles America. mer. your fancy. Have you heard of forcibly submerge Next time you see a The Student Voice is a student-writ- PETA doesn’t seem to realize how Kobe beef? This kind of them into the turkey, buy him a beer ten and managed newspaper for UW- exceedingly delicious animals can meat is considered a and tell him “enjoy it River Falls, and is published Thurs- frothing boilers ... days during the regular school year. be—the consumption of animal prod- delicacy in Japan and is while it lasts, Tom! See All editorial content in the Student uct is sometimes the only thing keep- prepared using a strict you next Thursday!” Voice is determined by the newspaper’s regimen of care for the cattle while Till then, you can find my huddling Editorial Board. The opinions ing me moving forward in this shallow expressed in editorials and columns do life of mine. What can I say? A ham- they are still alive. in my bomb shelter, clutching my not represent those of the newspaper’s burger is a damn good incentive. These tasty animals get the right American flags and praying for some advisor, student population, adminis- kind of treatment while they’re alive: red meat. tration, faculty or staff. I don’t think there’s anything wrong Letters to the editor must be 300 with consuming our furry critter they are fed sake and beer, given daily words or less, and include a first and friends. Thanksgiving, one of our massages and a diet based on health last name and phone number. They can Joe is a marketing communications major. be submitted at 304 North Hall or to [email protected]. The Student Voice reserves the right to edit any material for content, libel or Something on your mind? space. It also reserves the right to with- hold letters. All letters, news releases, briefs, dis- Write a letter to the editor. play ads and classified ads must also be submitted no later than Wednesday at Submit your letter to [email protected] or deliver noon. Single copies of the Student Voice are free. Printing is paid for it in the box outside 304 North Hall. through student fees. November 21, 2008 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Deer hunting parties diminish, Election initiatives loosen traditions continue with strength marijuana enforcement e all know what’s going on this weekend. If maybe there were too many people with high-pow- assachusetts recently passed a If you’re caught with any amount, Wyou have no idea what I’m talking about then ered rifles. Mballot initiative in the recent even that small spliff of shake you I truly am sorry, there is no hope for you. This My brother Micah began hunting two years later election allowing the decriminaliza- rolled up, it is punishable for jail time weekend will be the 11th installment of Deer Camp and my uncle Neil from the other side of the family tion of marijuana. Michigan passed a and a ridiculously large fee and in my life. joined, both welcomed additions. But a couple of medical marijuana law allowing for includes your name in the newspaper If you’ve read any of my columns in the past and years later Jim and Jake got their own land and the legitimately ill to use, posess and on public record. you’re waiting for a punch line, don’t worry, there with just Neil, my brother, dad and me, the cultivate. Hawaii and Arkansas both It is also one of about 12 states that isn’t going to be one. I’m not a columnist that Kingston House seemed to lack the raucous nature passed the ballot initiatives to make give drugged driving tickets. I hope spouts long words at people or tries to solve the it had in the past. marijuana possession they catch all of those world’s problems in 500 words in a western In a world that I’ve sometimes felt forced me to laws the lowest prior- reckless, speeding Wisconsin University’s weekly rag. My goal is to grow up too fast, Deer Camp seemed to also share ity for local law stoners. connect with people and, in the third full week of the sentiment. At 18, I was somehow one of the enforcement. If marijuana were November, there is no better way to do that than to experienced guys on the Farm. I think many people given legality, taxing write about Deer Camp. Last year it was just Micah and my dad with me are confused about Teresa would be enforced. Paradise is a 120-acre farm that lies about 20 at the Kingston House after Neil drew a moose tag these new laws. Don’t Aviles Currently, 20 states miles east of Portage, Wis. My grandfather bought for Canada. As we shoveled in the prime rib and come running to me now have tax stamps the farm with his sister sometime around 1970 and corn fritters we talked about the events of the day telling me that mari- not enforced to its my dad tells me that bucks weren’t with as much excitement as ever, juana is now legal in potential. Minnesota always running around the way but it was different. 13 states. That is not currently taxes mari- they do these days. I’ll always remember what my true and it probably won’t be true for juana at $3.50 per gram. This tax does The farmhouse looks exactly dad said to my brother and me that a very, very long time. Marijuana isn’t not exempt the possession conse- what you think it looks like; with a night. even legal in most countries. quences, so it is basically a fee to pay wood-burning stove and water that Caleb “You know someday after I’m Medical marijuana, however, is for your non-jail time. no human should ever consume. Stevens long gone you’re going to drive up legal in 13 states. Minnesota not Now you see decriminalizing mari- Deer Camp has resided in that here and the Kingston House will being one of them, which means it juana is a much better idea than legal- house since forever, and certainly be closed,” Eric Stevens said. “And will be hard to acquire some from the izing it. Even Amsterdam and India hasn’t changed since I entered the that’s ok too; you’ll just start new University of Minnesota-like so many decriminalize marijuana; it is not club. traditions with your sons.” hopeful people think is possible. If it legal in those places, but for some That’s the essence of deer hunting and Deer I could sense that he was trying to convince all is possible, I want physical proof. reason they are very relaxed about the Camp for me. Time doesn’t wait for anybody or three of us that night. I remember wanting to ask Laws for medical marijuana do not drug. anything, but with Deer Camp it seems like it lets him why his brothers stopped hunting and what it apply to anyone without a legitimate There are 14 states that have an us hold on to the past for a little while longer. But felt like with things so different than in the past, but illness or pain. You cannot grow any, active hemp industry. Hemp is a even Deer Camp can’t escape the winds of change I just looked down and ate, hoping that day never or up to 12 plants, if you are not sick. durable and sustainable material that and no matter how bad I want Deer Camp to be happens. Many of these people use marijuana has a great market, but its flowers are what is was when I was 12, it never will be. This year it will be just the two of us at the to ease the affects of cancer or other illegal. That first year was epic. My dad shot the biggest Kingston House. The other guys we hunt with still pains from injuries other illnesses. It The DEA destroyed 247 million buck of his life and I technically shot a buck with won’t make the trip. Neil will be coaching and will is an easy, affordable and ecological plants in one year, 99 percent of them my single shot 20-gauge slugs (emphasis on the get to camp Sunday morning. Micah joined the way to reduce suffering. being “ditch weed,” which means that word technically, obviously). That marines and will miss this year, as I, Decriminalization is not legaliza- it was growing naturally, not appear- Saturday night of my first year Time doesn’t wait and my dad, will miss him. tion. This means that possession of ing to be planted or owned by any marked my inclusion in a tradition for anybody or But even as six turned to four, marijuana is treated the same as a person. unlike any others: The Kingston anything, but with then three and now only two, it’s parking ticket. It is a fine, usually Why trash a valuable resource? House prime rib buffet. still Deer Camp and it’s still the around $100-$200 and Why spend so much Imagine a restaurant/bar packed to Deer Camp it seems Kingston House. I wish it was the no jail time. Decriminalization (millions!) of tax the rafters with hunters after an like it lets us hold originals, much like I’m sure my Minnesota decrimi- is not legalization. payer money to kill opening day full of embellished sto- on to the past for a dad wishes it was his original crew, nalizes marijuana to an This means that harmless weeds? ries and corn fritters. but its not and it never will be, and extent. Minnesota, as In both Minnesota There were six of us; a few of the little while longer. that’s ok. most decriminalizing possession of and Wisconsin mari- guys in our hunting party don’t Even a weekend so sacred for states, allow posses- marijuana is juana ranks No. 6 in make the trip to Kingston. My uncles James and many of us, so entrenched with tradition, endures sion of up to 42.5 treated the same as the top 10 cash crops Scott, my dad, me, Jim, (who had hunted with my the changes we all attempt to keep up with in our grams, but don’t get of each state, coming dad and his brothers since the beginning) and Jim’s daily lives. But every year we go back to Deer caught with anything a parking ticket. before oats, wheat and son Jake whose first year it was as well. My grand- Camp to reconnect with older generations on a pri- more than that in the apples. Over 12 mil- father had passed away a few years before I started mal level that is otherwise unattainable, and Deer state, otherwise you’re looking at five lion people in the U.S. use marijuana after battling Leukemia for years. Even now I see Camp never disappoints. years in incarceration. Got more than somewhat regularly. that Deer Camp to me began with that scenery, but For such a weekend, such an event, I could not be 1.5 kilograms of the grass? You’re States are catching on election by for the older generation the changes were perhaps more excited. Though the faces may change, the now looking at 30 years plus a $1 election. This drug is not an issue—it all too familiar. lore and tradition that accompanies the pursuit and million fine and a lot of stoned cops. is a blessing. A few years later, my uncles James and Scott kill never will, and for that, I am grateful. What about Wisconsin? Wisconsin stopped hunting. I guess I still don’t really know does not allow for medical marijuana, Teresa is a journalism major and a geography minor. She enjoys acting posh every now and then, why. Maybe without their own sons hunting, and Caleb is journalism major. He enjoys debating politics and the NFL nor does it have any decriminalization a fine cuisine every so often and hearty shenanigans the absence of their father left a lack of desire, or draft. laws. all the time.

Students ridiculed for weekend departure STUDENT ello again. This week I want to come out until Thursday night, maybe 10 times over the course of my Htackle something that’s been because by the time you read this college career (three-and-a-half written, talked, complained and you’ll be gone for the weekend, and years). I had a high school girlfriend bitched about 100,000 times before, I’ll have already formed every coun- who wanted to keep our relationship Do you go homevoices on the weekends? but I want my own personal shot at it. terargument I’ll need when you floating into freshman year, and I Why or why not? Actually, I don’t just want a shot at it, decide to write a letter to the editor regret not disagreeing with the idea I want an entire 100-round drum mag- next week. more than I did. azine to shoot at it. Bring it on, friendos. Statistics Looking back I’m thankful I Kelsey Cochran, show that 98 percent of the students ditched her. I came here with no I’m calling you all out—those of sophomore you skinflints who pack your crap who leave every weekend suffer from friends and had to work my way up “Yes, I go home. There just aren’t many into suitcases so Chronic Annoying the social ladder-a useful skill that things to do in River Falls After 10 p.m. tightly that scientists Syndrome*. took time to polish. I called mom and if you aren’t over 21.” have actually coined CAS is the cause dad every once in a while, but that the phrase “neutron for frequent transfer- was it. luggage” to describe ring from state col- I’m instating myself as the Com- them. Brad leges to community mander and Chief of Off-Campus With these weekend Brookins colleges, generally Travel. If you want to leave this cam- Katie Rice, packs you leave the closer to the patient’s pus for the weekend you must set up freshman campus to visit hometown*. an appointment with me and only me “Yes, I have a job in Stillwater.” mommy and daddy, These folks diag- during hours only I agree to. the high school nosed with CAS are The dress code is very strict, so boyfriend or girlfriend or to see your most annoying between the hours of 7 wear a tie or a long skirt. Be prepared little sister who’ll grow up dependent p.m. and 1 a.m.—either on the phone to offer a very brief statement claim- on parental discretion like a drug. with loved ones back home or in bed ing your case and reason for leaving, Jimmy Rodriguez, She’ll then end up withered and shriv- already, hoping for the next day to and I will decide if it’s a worthy freshman eled like prunes outside of a Wendy’s come faster and closer to Friday after- cause. “No, I like to hang out with my friends a month after they go to college noon*. If there are more than 50 people on here on campus.” because, as I said above, they have I myself will do this—go to bed the list of interviewees, I will auto- next to no independence whatsoever. early so that Friday matically cancel and Now that was an assaulting sentence afternoon can come decline those 50 if I’ve ever written one. the quickest, but I Statistics show that proclamations due to Jake Hoverman, That’s right, I’m talking about you only do this rarely 98 percent of the time constraints. sophomore folks who take off on the weekends because I keep busy students who leave I’m everything you “No I live at home.” and leave this small campus a deso- on and around cam- wished your profes- late, dry and quiet place to be. I dread pus. every weekend sors were—I’ll can- the end of the week when I have to I was a move-in suffer from Chronic cel anything for any walk or drive by the landing strip that helper one year, way Annoying Syndrome. reason, anytime. In runs from Crabtree to McMillan Hall back in the day, and I the wise words of Kyle McCarville, as it buzzes with flashing orange had the privilege of Tom Cruise from the sophomore lights like fat fireflies amidst a dark escorting new first-years into their movie “Collateral,” “Take comfort in ”Yes, I stay on campus. I live way south forest. dorms, and man, if I had a quarter- knowing you never had a choice.” of here, down by Platteville. I lived on campus for three years— pounder with cheese every time I saw Have a good weekend. the three most terrific years of my life a young female with a drooping face thanks to the people that I met. These and ears walking hand-in-hand with *All facts regarding CAS have been same people, the ones who stayed on her less than average boyfriend (foot- happily donated and proven by Amy Olsen, the weekends, have helped me form ball scholarship lost on account of an Science. junior friendships and bonds that are border- idiotic marijuana possession charge “No, this year I stay on campus. I’m line obscenely strong. during high school finals), I’d proba- Brad is a senior double majoring in digital film & involved with intervarsity leadership.” But back to you! bly be around 700 pounds. television and creative writing. He loves playing full I’m glad the Student Voice doesn’t Here’s the deal. I’ve been home contact checkers. Student Voices compiled by Jon Lyksett.

Student Voice 6 SPORTS November 21, 2008 Stiff competition puts men at 1-4-1 record Justin Magill Among the chaos in front of the net, jus [email protected] Storozuk was unaware of the net being knocked off. For the past two weekends the UW-River Falls men’s hock- “I don’t know if the net went off ey team faced stiff competition and lost three of four games to before or not,” Storozuk said. put them at a record of 1-4-1. “There was a lot going on.” Losses to St. Olaf College (Minn.) 3-1 and Gustavus Tranvik scored an empty net goal Adolphus College (Minn.) 6-4 on Nov. 7 and 8 put the Falcons which made the final score 3-1. in a hole, but UWRF showed it can play with some of the top UWRF took on Gustavus the fol- teams in the nation with a 6-3 win against the No. 15 ranked lowing night where penalties where College of St. Scholastica on Nov. 14. UWRF lost the follow- the major outcome in a 6-4 loss. ing night, 3-0 against No. 8 ranked UW-Superior. The Falcons had 13 penalties, “I think we showed that we can play with the best,” UWRF which resulted in nine power plays Head Coach Steve Freeman said after the game against St. for Gustavus. The Gusties capital- Scholastica. ized on three of them. In its victory against UWRF, St. Olaf benefited from some “We are playing with a lot of inten- odd bounces, the first coming in the second period when Isak sity,” Freeman said. “But we need to Tranvik, a Div. I transfer from Quinnipiac University (Conn.), control our emotions when we are attempted a pass to the slot, but deflected off UWRF defense- on the road.” man Bill Pinel and went in to give the Oles a 1-0 lead. The Gusties scored their power “Bill [Pinel] told me that it went off his stick, off his glove play goals at crucial times in the and off his skate than went in,” UWRF goalie Bo Storozuk game when UWRF had momentum said. “It was just another bad bounce for us.” going. Josh Meyers scored early in the third on a “Quite a few penal- Sarah Schneider/Student Voice low wrist shot to beat St. Olaf goalie Nick “We still have to ties and we ran into a The Falcon men’s hockey team takes a knee for a team photo in Hunt Arena. Krauss, who stopped 51 of 52 shots. hot power play,” Stephan Ritter started for the first time since the season “He played out of his mind,” Freeman said. find our identity. Falcon center Derek Hansberry said. “You opener on Oct. 24 and stopped 34 shots. “We did shoot to his glove too often though.” When we do I think don’t want to give a hot team more chances to “He played well for us down the stretch when we needed him Tyler Czuba, Jamie Ruff and Nolan Craner score. They played well and their power play we will be right to,” Freeman said. had three breakaways for the Falcons, but just killed us.” Superior came into Hunt Arena the next evening and allowed Krauss stopped them all. there.” The loss was UWRF’s third in a row, dropping only 20 shots and defeated UWRF 3-0. “I went in, took a shot and he got it with the Steve Freeman, them to 0-3-1. A controversial goal came late in the first period when knob of his stick,” Czuba said of his break- Falcon hockey coach “We are going through some tough growing Superior’s Chris Wilson appeared to have knocked the puck in away opportunity in the first period. pains right now,” Freeman said. “We have to the Falcon net with a high stick. All three players attempted shots rather than trying to make learn from early mistakes Freeman looked at the tape Sunday morning and said it was a move on Krauss. The Falcons got their first victory of the season against St. clear that Wilson’s stick was too high. St. Olaf scored with less than two minutes in the third when Scholastica 6-3 on Nov. 14 and had big players step up in the Superior goalie Chad Beiswenger had 20 saves as his team Bryan Osmondson fished out the puck from a scrum in front most important game of the season. improved to 7-1-0 overall and 2-0-0 in the NCHA. of the net and shot it past Storozuk. The net appeared to have Hansberry scored two goals, giving him three on the year. The loss dropped the Falcons to 1-4-1, but they are only one been knocked loose, but the referees ruled that the puck Czuba also scored twice and had an assist while Jordan game behind in the NCHA. crossed the line before. McIntyre scored a goal and two assists. “We still have to find our identity,” Freeman said. “When we “There’s nothing you can do now,” Freeman said. “We don’t “Our scorers came through for us,” Freeman said. “It was a do I think we will be right there.” have the instant replays, so we have to deal with it.” big night for them.”

Falcon football season

endsPaul with Stanton heartbreakerin the 2008 season. [email protected] Falcons head coach John O’Grady won his 100th career victory after the Falcons defeated Stevens Point at the As the game-ending extra point sailed through the Homecoming game. uprights, the clock read all zeros and the 2008 Falcon foot- According to the Oct. 9 Falcon audio files, O’Grady said ball season came to an end with a disappointing loss. that it was a wonderful feeling to win his 100th game, but In the battle of two underachieving WIAC teams, the UW- he was more excited for his players. River Falls Falcons lost 13-12 as they played host to the “The thing that makes me most happy was to see our pres- Sally King/Student Voice UW-Oshkosh Titans on Nov. 15 at Ramer Field. In a back ent players, that have been working very hard, to see them Co-captain Katie Zappa practices her backstroke at Karges. and forth, hard fought contest, the Titans were able to defeat feel as good about themselves after the game, that’s what’s the Falcons on a 2-yard touchdown pass on the last play of really meaningful.” O’Grady said. the game. Now at 101 wins, O’Grady ranks second in all-time foot- Falcon swimmers looking The last second defeat to the Titans ended the Falcon sea- ball wins among active WIAC coaches, and he is currently son with a 3-7 overall record. ranked seventh in all-time wins of all WIAC coaches. strong at season’s midpoint Placekicker Jesse Finer described the Falcons as having a Playing in his final game as a Falcon, quarterback Storm hard time finishing the games. Harmon completed 12 of 18 passes for 120 yards and ran Troy Ingli “The 2008 football season has been a huge disappoint- for a touchdown. Harmon ends his successful collegiate ment. Our biggest problem all year was finishing ... finish- career with many of UWRF’s top quarterback records such [email protected] ing blocks, finishing tackles, finishing plays, but most of all, as most yards in a game (340), and most completed passes At roughly the halfway point of the season, the UW-River Falls and most obvious to anyone watching, was our problem fin- in a game (34). swimming and diving teams are striving for continued success in ishing games,” Finer said. This past season Harmon broke the University’s all-time and above the pool. The Falcons stumbled right out of the gate at the begin- record for career pass completions at 381. The Falcon women have won three of the four dual meets so far, ning of the 2008 season, losing their first two games to St. Along with Harmon, Finer faces the tough transition to life topping UW-Oshkosh, Macalester College and Lawrence Johns and Northwestern College. After the 0-2 start, UWRF without football. University, while falling to UW-Eau Claire. The Falcon men have was able to bounce back with close wins against Alma “As a graduating senior, I’ll miss the team oriented atmos- yet to record a team win as far as total points, but Head Coach Bill College and the homecoming victory against UW-Stevens phere the most. Not being around 99 other guys working Henderson said the record is deceiving. Point. hard to achieve one goal will be hard to get used to. I’ll also “Our men swam extremely well in all four meets. If you look at Heading into week five of the season, the Falcons were 2- have to get used to the idea of working for myself,” Finer when our swimmers left the pool, I think we would have won every 2 and hosting WIAC favorite UW-Whitewater. After a com- said. time. But it’s hard to make up points when we don’t have anything petitive first half, the second half was anything but, and Finer said he also believes in the future of the program. from diving,” he said. Whitewater was able to exploit the young Falcon defense “We have had very talented recruiting classes the past few The lack of diving points from the men’s side can be explained by for 28 second-half points. years and it will start to show next year. Our defense this the team not having a male diver on the roster. Without ample pool The tide shifted and the Falcons were only able to pull off year featured two freshman that will be mainstays here for space to host diving platforms, getting divers to commit to the team one victory in their final five games, but after a season filled the next three years, and there are many more younger guys is sometimes a tough sell, though not impossible, according to with many disappointments, there were a few bright spots waiting to prove what they’ve got.” Henderson. The Falcon women have four divers on the roster in Megan “We will really get intense in our training for the Murphy, Kristen Kivela, Nicole Greseth and Heather Borchet-Eble. Invite,” Brudzinski said. “Yardages will increase, rest Senior men’s captain Mike Brudzinski said the team has been times will go down and our focus must improve. Then making great strides coming together both in and out of the water. we will fine tune the little things like starts and turns “Our season just seems to be getting better. When you look at our when we are a week or so out.” times they are improving week to week and are considerably better Lambert added that the training for the Invite doesn’t than they were last year. Team camaraderie is also improved. We are stop in the pool. a much closer knit group than we have been the last two years,” he “We work hard in the pool to bring our times down, but said. Football Men’s hockey we focus on preparing mentally as well. Coach also does WIAC Standings W L WIAC Standings W L T Women’s captain Jill Lambach agreed that the strong start to the a good job of stressing proper nutrition and getting UW-Stevens Point (9-1) 6 1 St. Norbert(7-0) 2 0 0 season has really increased the overall confidence of the group. enough rest as we get closer to the Invite,” she said. UW-Whitewater(9-1) 6 1 UW-Superior(7-1) 2 0 0 “Everyone just keeps working hard and improving. The depth of Lambert also said all events are competitive, but the UW-Eau Claire (6-4) 4 3 UW-Eau Claire(6-1) 1 1 0 UW-Stout (5-5) 3 4 UW-Stevens Point(6-1) 1 1 0 our team has been a big reason for our success. Whether someone is Invite is extra special. UW-La Crosse(3-7) 3 4 St. Scholastica(4-2-1) 1 1 0 winning or finishing high enough to earn points, we seem to be cov- “It’s a two-day event and a great way to see how we UW-Oshkosh(4-5) 2 5 UW-River Falls(1-4-1) 1 1 0 ering the events,” she said. have improved as a team so far. It’s a great atmosphere UW-Platteville(4-6) 2 5 UW-Stout(5-4) 0 2 0 UW-Oshkosh(3-7) 2 5 Lake Forest 0 2 0 For the Falcons, there are short-term and season ending goals for to compete in and it’s a fast pool, so everyone will be the team and individual swimmers that everyone has their eye on, pumped up,” she said. Volleyball Women’s hockey according to Henderson. Henderson said that this year’s team has a good com- WIAC Standings W L WIAC Standings W L T “Team wise, I think the men could be moving up to fifth in the bination of chemistry, work ethic and athletic ability. UW-Oshkosh(40-2) 7 1 UW-River Falls(4-0) 2 0 0 conference and the women up to fourth. Individually we just need “It’s nice that we have a good mix of sprinters, butter- UW-Eau Claire(24-12) 7 1 UW -Stevens Point(2-0-1) 2 0 0 UW-Whitewater(30-10) 6 2 UW-Eau Claire(4-1-1) 1 0 1 everyone to keep hitting their goal times that we set at the beginning fliers, distance swimmers and backstrokers,” he said. UW-La Crosse(28-12) 6 2 UW-Superior(3-3) 1 0 0 of the year. We will reevaluate after the Falcon Invite, but I am “But most of all, they are great people to work with.” UW-Platteville(16-18) 4 4 Concordia-Wis.(1-3-1) 0 0 1 pleased with where the team is going. We are as strong as we have UW-Superior(13-19) 2 6 Lake Forest(2-3) 0 2 0 Check out the new hockey UW-River Falls(15-22) 2 6 Finlandia(0-6) 0 3 0 been in 10 or 12 years,” he said. UW-Stevens Point(12-23) 1 7 The Falcon Invite will be held in Minneapolis on Dec. 5 and 6, blog by Justin Magill at UW-Stout(5-25) 1 7 and will be a major measuring stick to judge the teams’ accomplish- ments according to this year’s captains. www.uwrfvoice.com/blogs Courtesy of Sports Information November 21, 2008 ETCETERA Student Voice 7

Trivium revleadolutionizes vocalist Matt Heafy’s brutal Trivium’ mes earlier tworks.al There g areenrattempt eto standwith new album screaming vocals. Loyal Trivium mind-blowing riffs, and enough uniquely alone. The fans criticized the bands last release spine shredding solos to keep hard- atrociousness and heavily for the disappearance of core fans happy. intensity of Shogun Erik screaming, but will be presently sur- Although the entire album is a calls for a more Wood prised with “Shogun.” The album solid listen, the tracks that truly stick angry mood, which does a superb job of balancing old my mind are, “Insurrection,” is why I believe the school elements with a modern “Throes of Perdition” and” the band returned to metal touch. eleven minute album closer, their screaming It’s become quite apparent that “Shogun.” You may find that the roots. Shogun will Trivium’s songwriting ability has album is almost seemingly a polar- not silence the Trivium, an American heavy metal greatly improved, as has their instru- ized confusion of Trivial elements. never-ending criti- quartet coming from Orlando, mental musicianship. The album Heafy’s vocals are exceptional on cisms on Heafy’s Florida continues there onslaught opens with a Japanese title, Kirisute both spectrums of his abilities. His inability to truly against the modern metal communi- Gomen, which directly translated clean vocals stray away from his define himself as a ty with their latest studio release, means “You’re Sword Fodder,” but previous Metallica-like sound, while vocalist, but it is “Shogun.” The album is unique in possesses the conventional meaning his howls and viscous cries shatter definitely a step in the fact that it combines elements of “I’ll do what I want,” and that’s your ear drums track in and track the right direction. metal album of the year and the the fan favorite “Ascendancy,” and exactly what Heafy and Trivium out. The screaming on this album is This album is not for the faint at album to truly change the genre for- the Metallica-like release, “The accomplish with their new album. typical of other metalcore albums heart, but for the tenacious and Crusade.” The most noticeable Shogun still possesses many thrash I’ve heard, overtly furious without thrashcore mindset. I will go out on ever. aspect of this album is the return of elements that were also found in any truly distinguishing elements to a limb and say these two things: The Killers evolve, explore with ‘Day and Age’ With the charts currently pling synth hooks echo from memories of “Mr. being polluted by atrocities start to finish, and Flowers’ Brightside.” According to the such as Nickelback and Pink, slick falsetto ebbs and flows band’s Web site, the lyrics it comes as a tremendous perfectly over the superb were inspired by a disparag- Andy relief that The Killers return instrumentals. While not quite ing comment made by Hunter Phelps triumphantly with another the burst of bright, unfiltered S. Thompson about how excellent album. disco that characterized their America was raising a gener- The group’s sophomore debut, it strikes a comfortable ation of dancers. release, the ambi- medium Another highlight is the fast- tious “Sam’s The Killers are between the paced “Spaceman,” a song Town”, was back in full Las band’s pre- that describes the bandleader The Killers are back, gaudy, received warmly, vious two being abducted by aliens. but also alienated Vegas force-stylish studio “You know that I was hoping buoyant and brilliant as ever. and catchy as The new wave quartet burst many devoted fans records. / That I could leave this star- loudly onto the music scene who felt it con- ever. Day & crossed world behind / But in 2004, achieving immediate tained less Bowie Age kicks when they cut me open / I success with their debut and more Springsteen. Gone off fashionably with the open- guess I changed my mind,” album, Hot Fuss, which over- is the thick, heartland ing track “Losing Touch,” sings Flowers. The up-tempo and steel drums-an interesting and vigor. To true Killers whelmed audiences with an American rock, replaced by which begins with the steady, beat throbs from beginning to combination to be sure, but fans, nothing should sound overdose of new romantic more familiar glam pop vulnerable vocals of Flowers, end. There are also signs that one that strangely works out. glitz. On their latest release, extravagance. followed by a wailing electric they are experimenting with more beautiful. There is hardly a weak point “Day & Age,” they acknowl- Led by frontman Brandon guitar exit. The first single, new sounds, such as the track in the entire album-every note edge their roots while still Flowers, The Killers are back “Human,” is a trademark “I Can’t Stay,” which has a of Day & Age is pure Las managing to evolve and in full Las Vegas force-stylish Killers dance-rock anthem, distinct Caribbean flavor Vegas spirit, bursting with life experiment at the same time. and catchy as ever. The rip- and will no doubt conjure up mixed with soulful saxophone

Opinions Hedif becomesf eroverwhelmed ovpivotaler roleBond in the plot, and movie ‘Quantcan claim. Aamrt house refugee ofbring Solace’ any semblance of charm by a growing rage he must Amalric makes for a subtle director Marc Foster, fleeing to the role. As this new inter- keep in check before Her but sinister villain, a little the independent scene in pretation wants to prove, Majesty’s government untraditional but still effec- favor of bigger budgets over Bond is who he is because of A.J. decides to bring him in. tive enough. Ken bigger story, seems to have a dark past. QoS attempts to Hakari 2006’s “Casino Royale” Sure, “Quantum of Solace” Weigend forgotten that QoS is “Casino tie-up the loose ends from was designed to re-introduce is pretty serious as Bond Royale 2,” not Bourne 4. “Casino Royale,” sending James Bond to moviegoers, flicks go. But considering But Bond will survive and Bond after those responsible and the results couldn’t have where the series has gone be back again in the for Vesper Lynd’s death. We been better. Daniel Craig’s when the silliness has been inevitable sequel. QoS comes see a broken man, desperate Some will watch “Quantum Bond was a different sort of left to its own devices Revenge is a dish best with the bitter taste of an a for revenge. He acts without of Solace” and proclaim that beast, a leaner and meaner (“Moonraker,” anyone?), served cold. But in the case of typical middle movie. It has thinking, driven by the numb- the James Bond the world man of action just getting using a straight-laced attitude “Quantum of Solace,” the no beginning and a hemor- ing comfort that comes with grew up with is dead. He of used to his 00 status. But he to keep matters grounded 22nd Bond film, it is best rhaging hole where an ending the realization that hitting the glib one-liners and infi- still has quite a way to go isn’t entirely unwarranted. In served with gratuitous pulp. should be. Sprinkled over the makes being hit hurt less. nite martinis (shaken, not before settling into his sur- any case, “Quantum of The first true sequel in the top is a shadowy story about This gritty character arc stirred) has been replaced by roundings, and it’s this that Solace” is a perfectly serv- franchise, picking up immedi- Quantum - the new Spectre - flirts with incredible possibil- a being resem- people iceable action flick that does- ately after the close of and their head puppet’s, a ities. We are offered a chance bling a British I’ll be the first to should keep n’t completely forget its “Casino Royale,” QoS contin- ruthless environmentalist, to see a new Bond emerge, ues the series reboot by strip- version of the admit that the in mind roots. Bond isn’t dead, folks; attempts to steal a country’s one rough around the edges, T erminator. whilst he’s just getting warmed up. ping away everything quin- water supply. The fact that forged into an emotionally There’s next to action sequences watching tessentially Bond - the gadg- 007 needs to stop him is never hollow killer bound by noth- nothing funny or are a little “Quantum ets, the wit, the seductive really expressed, Bond just ing but duty. But what we are A.J. is a senior journalism student charm; but in doing so, the tongue-in-cheek of Solace.” who has been reviewing movies for does. The chaotic pacing given is a whiny, prepubes- underwhelming... creative team strips away any about the Bond Long-time almost 10 years. He digs horror movies makes the plot hard to follow, cent Bond who never learns of “Quantum of series fans and documentaries the most. sense of identity this new 007 resulting in an overwhelming that his license to kill comes Solace” and, as such, the film may be left feeling a little sense of confused apathy. with a price. He simply runs might leave a few viewers cold by this approach, as The problem is the all over the world, kicking in feeling understandably alien- their hero is fueled more by action; sequences that the teeth of everyone he ated. Those like myself, how- his duty to the mission than should enhance the plot meets, ignoring any character ever, will dig this offbeat step by the latest black tie affair. I are instead put into the evolution in favor of a 105- in the action icon’s evolution, always liked it when Bond drivers seat with a brick on minute tantrum. Hopefully especially since the film movies got down to brass the pedal. The trademark now that he has it out of his itself is an engaging ride that tacks, putting the superspy’s energy is missing, system, the 23rd entry can get trounces some of the original promiscuity and ghastly replaced by a shaky cam- back to reinventing the suave Bond outings by leaps and wisecracks on the backburn- era filming jumbled close- and sophistication that make bounds. er in order to get to the action ups mashed together into a James... Bond. As the picture begins, Bond at hand. schizophrenic illusion of The Bond saga has endured (Daniel Craig) is on the hunt However, I’ll be the first to action. This new Bond for 46 years and counting. No for the scoundrels behind his admit that the action tries to kick ass, but loses matter what happens, audi- lady love’s betrayal at the sequences are a little under- himself among a frantic ences can always count on the end of “Casino Royale.” His whelming, with an airplane patchwork of aimless fact that there will be another quest for vengeance leads to chase as the highlight. Such chase scenes. I found Bond movie. He is a character a complex criminal organiza- scenes get the job done in myself mentally checking that allows us to live vicari- tion, whose members and grabbing one’s attention, but each off: airplane, boat, ously through him, and activities are a mystery even this being a Bond film, you’d car and foot. The problem escape to a place in which bad to Bond’s superiors. But they hope for something a bit is that not one of these guys lose and the hero gets won’t stay a secret for very more elaborate and ever so sequences is very the girl. QoS changes noth- long, as Bond is hot on the goofy than a mere car chase enthralling or memorable. ing, and as the final, infamous case, quickly connecting the or two. Still, what “Quantum Each plays out as an intru- “gun-barrel” sequence hints syndicate to an environmen- of Solace” lacks in inventive sion, not extension in the at, the real Bond will be back. tal group run by the unsavory action, it makes up for in the plot. Dominic Greene (Mathieu sheer badassery Craig’s per- Daniel Craig, reprising Amalric). The closer 007 formance lends to 007. Olga his role as the world’s gets to uncovering Greene’s Kurylenko comes across as a most infamous spy, does Ken is a senior journalism major with a film studies minor. He has aspirations to evil scheme, the more ruth- Bond girl who serves as eye well enough with what lit- write film reviews as a career. His less he becomes in his quest. candy as much as she does a tle he is given, but fails to favorite genres are drama and comedy.

Student Voice 8 FEATURE November 21, 2008 Campus newspaper delivers information, provides opportunity

Andris Phillip Bock Ben Brewster Straumanis

Sally King/Student Voice Above: Editor Phillip Bock and Assistant Editor Ben Brewster look over submitted stories in the office Wednesday Nov. 19. Sarah Schneider/Student Voice Above right: The Voice staff discusses editorial ideas during their weekly meeting Wednesday Nov. 19. Ben Brewster/Student Voice Right: The editorial staff designs the layout of Friday’s paper. Student Voice mascot Jack pays a visit to the office.

Caleb Stevens The finishing touches that are applied early and journalism professor Andris Straumanis ago. Former advisor, but not the original advi- [email protected] Thursday morning end a week and a half long said that practicum students reporting for the sor, journalism department Chair Colleen process that begins every Friday afternoon Voice gives students a unique opportunity to Callahan said the hard work done by the At 10 p.m. Wednesday night some students two weeks before that issue is sent to press experience a professional atmosphere. Student Voice staff serves an important pur- are busy relaxing, while others are celebrating when reporters get their story assignments. “For the students, it gives them a venue to pose on campus. a successful hump day at the bar. But for a The reporters for the Voice are journalism see their work published and to deal with the “[The Voice] plays an important role on small group of students in North Hall room majors and minors enrolled in News professional concerns of going out interview- campus; to provide verified informative news, 304, there is not time to relax as the finishing Practicum (JOUR 304). Each student is given ing people, preparing stories and having to be keeping everyone informed,” Callahan said. touches of the Student Voice are frantically a “beat,” a section of campus that the reporter a good professional journalist,” Straumanis “It also provides a vehicle for anyone and being applied. is assigned to cover. The practicum students said in a phone interview. “It gives them on- everyone to express their opinions without “At 10 p.m. tensions are high, the designers turn in weekly beat reports, which Bock uses the-job training in a sense.” being intimidated. No other place on campus are getting tired and usually Ben and I are to formulate story assignments that he then The rough drafts of does that, everything else is making any last edits to stories and columns,” gives to the reporters. Student Voice advisor those stories are due the filtered.” Editor-in-Chief Phillip Bock said. “[The Voice] plays an following Friday by 3 important role on The Voice staff consists of p.m. when Bock and many journalism majors, but Assistant Editor Ben campus; to provide is not run by the journalism Brewster devote their verified informative department and all students Friday afternoons to do have the opportunity to editing 10 to 15 poten- news, keeping everyone play a role in a newspaper tial stories for the informed.” that Straumanis said is liter- upcoming issue. Colleen Callahan, ally “their newspaper.” “I enjoy editing the journalism department chair “The Student Voice is a stories,” Brewster said. student organization, it is “I guess that’s why I’m in journalism and why not the department of journalism, it is not a I have this job.” specific class,” Straumanis said. “It is a stu- The reporters pick up the edited rough drafts dent organization that is open to anybody on on Monday and the final drafts are due by 10 campus. It’s their newspaper, in a sense, to p.m. Tuesday, so the stories are ready for make it what they want.” Wednesday morning when the paid staff In order to be a part of the process students comes in to put together the paper for the simply have to submit an application to be an week. editor, columnist or other position. For some, The staff then takes over editing and laying adding another item to their plate is unfeasi- out pages, cutting the lengths of stories to fit ble, but for others like Maliszewski, working the specific size constraints and selecting pic- at the Voice adds a much-needed release from tures to use. rigors of a typical day in college. “I read the columns and figure out which are “The Voice is a kind of escape that gets you the best ones to go at the top of the pages,” away from regular college class work,” Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski said. Maliszewski said. “Then I visualize what it’s going to look like.” If you all too often find yourself wasting a The entire process, from writing to editing Wednesday evening away by doing nothing, to design, is done completely by full-time stu- perhaps joining a student organization is just dents. Long after the stories have been what you need. assigned, the staff embarks on the long, “It’s a great chance for students to get pro- tedious Wednesday night journey that eventu- fessional experience with a newspaper,” Bock ally results in the finished product picked up said. “Or just an opportunity to become more on newsstands Friday. involved and informed about what is happen- That is the process that has been used since ing on the UW-River Falls campus.” the beginning of the Student Voice 91 years

Sally King/Student Voice Front page editor Eric Pringle works to layout the front page Wednesday, Nov. 19.