WISCONSIN-STEVENS PO INT De<1:n and professor to discuss state's hunting culture on public radio

Brandi Pettit experience in the outdoors, THE POINTER and so her perspective is 8PETI3 l [email protected] unique. Thomas founded Associate Professor the Becoming an Outdoors Christian Diehm and College Woman (BOW) program a of Natural Resources Dean number of years ago, and it Christine Thomas can now was her commitment to this add one more accolade to and several other outdoors their resumes. organizations, along with her The National Public pumerous awards from vari­ Radio (NPR) has asked the ous wildlife and sports hunt­ two to be a part of a nation­ ing organizations, that caught ally-aired radio call-in show, NPR's eye. "Talk of the Nation" to dis­ "When NPR decided cuss Wisconsin's hunting cul­ to do the panel discussion ture and trends. on Wisconsin's hunting cul­ Steve Menzel, develop­ ture, they contacted Chris ment and PR coordinator for (Thomas)," Menzel said. the college of natural resourc­ Thomas has been on the Stu~ents show their poker faces at Tuesday's Texas Hold 'Em tournament. Photos by Lue Vang es, said the show should be Natural Resources Board, an interesting topic of conver­ the governing body for the we're really happy with sation amongst the panel and Wisconsin Department of it," said Menzel of Thomas' their listeners. Natural Resources, for just appointment. Date auction to "Generally speaking, over two years. While the designated there are differing views on Just last week, the Natural topic of Thursday afternoon's. hunting and fishing and how Resources Board announced NPR discussion revolves society should approach those that Thomas had received a around Wisconsin's hunt­ raise money for . activities," Menzel said. gubernatorial appointment ing culture and trends, both Some of the issues Diehm and Menzel say that likely to be tackled on even in Wisconsin, opinions this panel include the run the gamut with regards to local charity recent decline in hunt­ hunting traditions. ing activities. "A lot of people enjoy Matt Inda Coordinator Beth Ford. THE POINTER Opening bids kick off at Diehm was excit­ hunting, nationwide, but a lot [email protected] ed about being asked of people are against it also," one dollar and will continue to speak on the NPR said Menzel. If your plans Saturday to climb until the bidder earns show, but he knows Diehm, a veteran of dis­ night include nothing more his or her prize. Each couple some might be wonder­ cussion panels, is aware that than watching old reruns of Bob at the end of the night will ing why a non-hunting the dialogue can always skew Sa get' s "America's Funniest receive a $20 gift certificate to teacher of philosophy off course. Home Videos," then you may a local Stevens Point restaurant has any business dis­ "It's really about whatev­ want to consider something for monetary assistance. cussing hunting cul­ er the audience wants to talk more. If it's a date you fancy, It was Ford's idea to admin­ ture. about; we (the panel) are the but are unsure how to execute ister such an auction during "I con tribute. facilitators of the discussion," such a stunt, then you are in the weekend with Valentine's moral issues, I'm there said Diehm. luck. Day quickly approaching. All to explain the moral Diehm has authored Centertainment is sponsor­ the proceeds of the auction aspects of the issue," numerous journal articles ing their inaugural date auc­ will be given to the American said Diehm, who also regarding environmental eth­ tion this Saturday, Feb. 4 in the Heart Association. Those Encore room of the University attending will be required to teaches an environmen- Phoro by Mae Wern icke ics and ecology. He says that tal ethics class on cam- Professor Chris Diehm one big concern for today's Center. bring one item of canned or pus. hunters is that of their public The bidding, which is non-perishable food item that Christine Thomas' image. scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will be donated to Operation role on the panel will differ to become the board's Vice is expected to draw a rather substantial crowd according to slightly. Chair. see NPR pg. 2 see Date pg. 2 Thomas has several years "It's a really big deal, Centertainment Issues & Ideas 2 • February 2, 2006 News • UW-SP The Pointe1

from Date pg. 1 "First dates are awkward enough even when you know THE POINTER the person." Editorial Bootstrap. Sword said she volun­ The cast of "auctionees" teered for the auction because Editor in Chief includes 30 students from all it was something she has never ...... Liz Bolton over campus. Ford said she experienced before and that it Managing Editor thought it would be tough is for a good cause and a good ...... Joel Borski to get volunteers that wanted charity. · News Editor · ...... Adam Wise to auction themselves off, but To help ease the edge Outdoors Editor by word of mouth and some and add fun, some of the advertising in the Student ...... Adam Eader auctionees are going to dress Pointlife Editor Message of the Day (SMOD), in costume. Rumors of ideas ...... Aaron Hull Parking Lot P she met her quota of 30 easier mentioned were those of a Sports Editor Jan. 19, 200S 9:S8 p.m. than most anticipated. construction worker, runway ...... Steve Roeland Type: VANDAUSII "I was surprised on the model, and even a mockery of Science Editor number of people willing to be the modeling career comedy ...... Joe Pisciotto Protective Services received call from person :who obsetved a auctioned," said Jess Sword, a film "Zoolander." Arts & Review Editor group of individuals walking through lot P and jumping on top Centertainment staff member Ford plans to emcee the ...... Jacob Eggener of cars. and event assistant. event, which will include a Comics Editor However, not all these mini bio and personalized ...... Joy Ratchman University Center auctionees are fully comfort­ Head Copy Editor music for each auctionee as ...... Erica Schulz Jan. 21, 2005 10:59 p.m. able with what they signed up they strut down the runway Copy Editors for, yet. Ford said that some Type: IJNBERAGE CONSIJIIPTION in an attempt to sell for big ...... Sara Jenson volunteers are somewhat wor­ bucks...... Megan Hablewitz Stevens Point Police Department cited 5 - 7 individuals for ried that they won't be bid on, The Centertainment staff Reporters underage drinking. but she is assuring that every­ is anticipating the auction and ...... Matt Inda body will. believes it will be a fun event ...... Melissa Dyszelski Thomson Hall Sword had expressed her that includes a finale bound to ...... Rebecca Buchanan Jan. 24, 2005 9:24 p.m. own concern of being bought catch all attendants off guard...... Brandi Pettit Type: DRIJG IJSE by a complete stranger and "This is going to be inter­ ...... Scott Butterfield going on a date with them. esting," said Sword. Faculty Adviser CA on duty at Thomson Hall called to report residents in a dorm ...... Liz Fakazis room were smoking marijuana. from NPR pg. 1 "Talk of the Nation" airs from Photography and Design Hansen Hall 1-3 p.m., the segment includ­ ing Thomas and Diehm will Photo and Graphics Editor Jan. 25, 2005 12:24 a.m. "It's a big issue for them...... Mae Wernicke Type: DRIJG PARAPBERNAUA Other hunters give the sport a run during the last half of the show. black eye with their (negative) Page Designers Hansen Hall Director called requesting assistance. Marijuana practices," said Diehm. The radio show has a long ...... Pamela Bernau and paraphernalia seized. When Thursday's broad­ history of paneling authors, ...... Katie Gumtz cast is aired from Wausau, comediennes and politicians ...... Erin Shingler from around the world to dis­ May Roach Hall Diehm fully expects non-hunt­ cuss ·important current events Jan. 26, 2005 11 :41 p.m. ers to be a part of the conver­ Business with call-in viewers and live Type: PIJBLIC INTOXICATION sation. "Non-hunters here are a audiences. Topics inhabit the Business Manager veins of politics, religion, ...... Steve Heller CA on duty at May Roach Hall called about an intoxicated stu­ minority, they feel a bit more healthcare, education and the Advertising Manager dent who was unable to find his way back to his dorm room. marginalized," said Diehm...... Jason Mansavage "People often fail to under­ arts. Thursday's broadcast can Asst. Advertising Manager Parking Lot Q stand an opposing position in ...... Jill Krimmer be heard on WHRM-FM 90.9 Jan. 28, 2005 12:29 p.m. any way; I would simply clari­ Sales Associate or WLBL-AM 930, and begins Type: VANDAUSII fy the positions people take." ...... laura Farahzad Menzel says that though at 12 p.m. ~tevens Point Police Department reported two wjndshields smashed in Lot Q. Three vehicles were found with broken wind­ shields upon arrival, of which two owners were contacted. AIGA and UW-SP EDITORIAL POLICIES Off CampUi,. 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Both lectures erty of The Pointer. http:// www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/pointer February 2, 2006 • 3 Letters & Opinion Your College Survival Guide: Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love .com.

By: Pat "strangelove" Rothfuss thing is to have ALL of these, all • WITH HELP FROM: THE MISSION COFFEE HOUSE. playing at the same time, as soon as anyone loads your page. So last semester I got an invite Sweet Jesus. If I ever teach a to join Friendster.com. It's an online class on shitty webpage design, networking thingie. You make friends, I'll use Myspace as the textbook. then contact with THEIR friends, and Orange text on a green back­ their friend's friends. ground? 16-point red strikeout I don't normally go in for this sort text with translucent windows? of thing. I don't have a webpage. I It's like someone took a million don't have a blog. There's no point. chimps, gave each one a lobotomy, This column provides me with more a spoonful of sweet, sweet, metha­ than enough contact with the outsid~ done and let them run amok on world. InDesign. But I didn't want to be rude, so I But that's just the tip of the trying just a little too hard to prove And you know what? I've made a hopped onto Friendster, slapped up garish, attention-whoreing, style-sei­ they are beautiful, unique flowers. page for the College Survival Guide. a picture, and banged out a profile in zure that is Myspace. But it's not all bad. A lot of cool www.myspace.com/ ycsg. about ten minutes. Done. I look at Jordan's page, and he has bands have Myspace pages. BNL is I probably would have forgotten TWO HUNDRED friends. there, and the Decemberists. Feingold Email pat for advice at [email protected]. all about it, but a couple days later, I have two friends. I suck. I try to has a page too. It's an odd mix of Do it. Do it now. I got an e-mail -telling me someone improve my profile, but now I get all professional seriousness and apeshit wanted to add as a friend. This gave self conscious about my choices. Does amateurism. This Friday at the Mission Nothin Yet will'be me a warm fuzzy. So I logged back on this picture make me look fat? Will For all its flaws, I like Myspace playing with DriveByA!ibi, RocketBoy55 and and saw my friend Josh had tracked people think I'm sissy if I list Sarah more. I've got 15 friends now, and I've Breaking-Even. Saturday you've got The Crest, me down. Curious, I checked out his McLachlan in my favorite music? What gone from being insecure to downright Get Down Syn, Deafen, and Club770. Both shows, all ages. profile I saw that he had, like, 40 frik­ kind of page background defines m~ snobby. Hell, just yesterday I refused as a person? to add a guy to my friends list because kin' friends. For more about the Mission, its shows, and the I had only one friend. Only three In Friendster, you need to know a he had "Spawn" as one of his favorite people you might expect to find there, check people had even looked at my profile. person to invite them as a friend. movies. Which, you have to admit, is a out: myspace.com/ missioncoffeehouse. Suddenly it's like I was back in sixth Not so on Myspace. Two days pretty good reason. grade. Why aren't I as popular l\S Josh? after I'm on Myspace Was there something wrong with me? I start getting invites So I find some new pictures, buff from random strang­ up my profile, and go searching for ers, asking to be my people I know, so I can add them as friend. I'd look at . friends. I track down an old buddy their page and think, from Washington State, and a UW-SP "Yeah, I'm a writer friend who lives in St. Louis now. from Wisconsin All of this takes about 10 hours who likes Buffy the over a couple days. But at the end of Vampire Slayer. that I've got a respectable profile and a You're a profession­ handful of friends. A few people have al dominatrix from posted testimonials about me, telling Scranton who's into the world how cool I am. I start to monster trucks and relax, content in the knowledge that Tuvian throat sing­ I'm not a total loser. ing. Finally, I've met But then I call Jordan at the Mission my soul mate! Coffee House to see what bands are Other differenc­ playing, and he tells me all the info's es? Well, on Myspace on the Mission's Myspace page. there's a lot more So I put together a profile on young girls with Myspace so I can find out what bands their boobs out, and are playing at the Mission. I don't a lot of guys waxing even look at any pages other than the rhapsodic over said Mission's because I don't want to get bosoms, crafting lyric GET A s5 BONUS sucked in. I have better things to do posts such as: "YOUR with my time. SO SEXY!!" and "this But the next time I see Jordan, picture is off the hiz­ Donate plasma. he says, "I added you as a friend zie gurl, HELLA." You'll get It's easy & simple. because your profile looked so sad and And while more by· lonely." Friendster is a little Suddenly I'm nervous again. stuffy and formal for • • Does my profile really look pitiful? my taste, Myspace giving. When I get home I take a more serious frequently reeks of look around Myspace. That's when I desperation. It's a popularity contest Present this flyer on your first visit. learn that Myspace is like Friendster Available to first time donors only Squared. Friendster is like a cocktail with the added hell- Paycode: 40025 party. Myspace is like a high school ishness that some- popularity contest. At a circus. On two one's actually keep- · Learn More At www.biolifeplasma.com hits of acid. ing score. So there are Call for an appointment today. On Myspace you can customize a half-million little your page. You can have music, videos, Potemkin profiles out 3325 Business Park Dr. Stevens Point, WI 54481 cartoons, flash animation. The trendy there, most of them 715-343-9630 I I 4 • February 2, 2006 Letters & Opinions • UW-SP The Pointer From The Editor's Desk

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Liz Bolton Student: "Huh? Nah. I just wouldn't do it, but allow me EDITOR-IN-CHIEF read you and Pat Rothfuss." to whine for a second. For POINTER@ UWSP.EDU Criminal! Well, not crimi­ roughly 110 years The Pointer I've been bad. I have~t nal, but really, really sad. I did has reported on events at this written anything in a while. the math, and found includ­ campus. In doing so, we have Anything of importance, that ing volunteer writers, it takes robbed ourselves of our own is (I admit last week's col­ history. Though we are try­ umn was just space filler). ing to rectify that, it does In part, it is due to the become hard to get up in many people who come up the morning when you get to me, commenting on my bombarded with criticism great writing. It isn't hard for the dumbest things. to do. I just write what I My favorite is photo­ think people want to hear. graphs. Everyone thinks My main goal as edi­ they can take better photo­ tor of this publication was graphs. So when these peo­ to get as many people as I ple show up, we give them could to pick up and read an assignment or two, and the paper. I thought by then we never hear from writing what I thought were them again. interesting and provocative But now I'm getting off pieces, I could accomplish my track. The fact is we have a goal. roughly 220 hours of work to talented staff that works hard Do you know what hap­ put out "The Pointer" every every week to bring you a pened? Here's an example. week. And frankly, outside of solid paper. Until now, we Student: '"Liz Bolton! the office, the only recognition have done it all this· year with­ Great article last week!" we ever get is when there's an out complaining. So consider Me: "Thanks. Did you error. this a small plea from me to enjoy the article on Dave I ·promised myself at the you. Read the paper. Obey?" beginning of the year that I In our Science section we have an interesting article on new services available at Pointer Poll the HEC. If you want to see something funny, check out How do you feel now that it's the snowmen on page 11. And . our reporter Matt Inda has free to climb at the UWSP climbing wall? written the most spectacular SGACorner swimming story ever on page 8. • Looking to become active on campus while get- Now that I have gotten ting paid? SGA is looking for a Speaker of Senate whicl! is that off my chest, maybe next a paid position. If interested contact [email protected] for week I will be able to write more information or log on to the SGA website. something witty. Hopefully. • Up and Coming Events

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Lauren Kiel different types of weaving. looking for new members, the can wear. love life, just as it was back in POJNTLIFE REPORTER "It's a fun and excit­ most common misconception "If the Garb Nazi comes, the dark ages. The last thing During the day Elizabeth ing look at history for those of the group is that they're let me know," Rundquist said they want to do is intimidate Rundquist is your average who may not like history," weird. about authenticity. "It doesn't people with their garb and student; she is working on Rundquist said about her "We don't bite," joked matter if you're 100 percent Old English speak. They love her senior year while majoring group. The break up of majors Rundquist about what peo­ authentic, what matters is your what they do and want to in Psychology and Sociology within the group isn't limited ple think of them. "We try enthusiasm," Rundquist said. include more students in the here at UW-SP. But when the to history majors and theater to ham it up at involvement You can get into it as much.as fun they have. weekend comes she's Ysabella arts majors; they have people fairs," Rundquist said. But you want. No one forces you If interested or want De Muerte, an eleventh cen­ from English, political science added that at meetings they're to become more involved than more information about the tury Italian mercenary try­ and sociology departments. very casual and laid back and you want to be. Keep, contact Rundquist at ing to infiltrate the ranks of "I don't even think we they're always looking for new "Real life trumps play," elizabeth.a.rundquist@uwsp. Roman soldiers. Rundquist is have a history major!" friends to add to the mix. Rundquist said. If a member is edu or come to the Monday president of the campus group Rundquist said. Falcon's Gate not only unable to make a meeting due night Fighter's Practice at 7 Falcon's Gate, a group dedi­ Rundquist got involved lives life like in previous cen­ to an important test the next p.m. in the Quandt balcony cated to the study of pre-17th­ in the group in her sopho­ turies; it gives the members a day, the group understands. of the HEC or to the Lafollette century culture. more year. She was never a chance to live their own lega­ The main thing to remem­ lounge fireplace at 8 p.m. on The Gate, a spin off of fan of history but took the cy. Members are encouraged ber about the Keep? They're Thursday nights. their mentor group Falcon's required courses jn Ancient to create a 'persona' which is just a group of students who Keep, consists of students and Medieval just to get them created of a ~------who devote their time and out of the way. She started homecoun­ energy to imagine what life talking with a member of try, a name Wacky Art was like five hundred years the Gate and got invited to a and a cen­ .,...... ago in Europe and live it. The meeting. It was here she found tury. Some group of about 15-20 Point a great group of friends she people take students live the early life by could really relate to. months fighting with weapons and "It was like, I found my to create armor, making authentic garb, people!" Rundquist said about a persona doing calligraphy and illumi­ her experience at her first and some nation and more. They give a meeting. The meeting started have it · new look into what was with­ at 8 p.m. and she didn't look right away. out tossing aside the improve­ at the clock until quarter after This per­ ments of the day. ten. "The time just flew!" sona gives "Flushable toilets, how The group is much more the mem­ can you not love those?" than just hands-on history. ber options Rundquist said, trying to The people in the group have such as make a point. The group cel­ so much in common that they possible ebrates the past without over often get off topic by discuss­ accents looking the present. ing interesting books and other and even One important part of things that appeal to them. what kind their group are the "fighters." While they're always of garb one There are two types of fighting that the Gate participates in. There is the Heavy Combat, BIODIVERSITY & TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY and Rapier Fighting, which is the lighter of the two. The Rapier fighting was known for defense in daily life and To learn more about this opportunity in· one o.f the most biologically diverse defending one's honor while the heavy combat represented ecosystems in the world, come to an the "knights in shining armor" going off to war. Each Monday night, the Fighters of the Gate show up Informational _Meetin .g to put on armor and fight like . th they did over .hundreds of Monday, February 6 years ago; but in present times their number one priority is much different: safety. CNR 457 ~ 4:30 p ..m. "Our group is all about safety," Rundquist said. They use rattan and 'lots of duct Join Program Leaders Bob and Laura Rosenfield to find out why tape' to enforce the weapons. "Rattan breaks clean, that way this program is right for dYOU! no one is hurt by flying piec­ es." The fighters even dress up > 'Program Highlights: Experience mountainous cloud in their heavy metal armor and learn how to fight like forest habitat, the deep and pristine jungle of the thousands of soldiers did Osa Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean beach along the thousands of years ago by wilderness of Corcovado Parle This trip is an marshals that belong to their parent group, Falcon's Keep. outstanding way to see an incredible array of To further prove their com­ biodiversity in a relatively short time and earn college mitment to safety, they won't credits while doing so. While in Costa Rica you'll travel hold practices unless a mar­ shal attends. small bus, ~ar, ' small airplane, and of course on foot. The group al~o has an Arts The food are excell en t and the scene and Science meetingatthe end of the week vyher.e tµey ,spend their time making garb, scroll work, belts, candles and even [email protected] 6 • February 2, 2006 Pointlife • UW-SP The Pointer C'mon- get involVed!

Melissa Dyszelski community. There are long-term and THE POINTER academic benefits." MDYSZ026@ UWSP.EDU I agree with Susan one hundred "How sweet it is to be involved," percent. When you think about it, an and many already involved around "active" resume appeals to an employ­ campus know ':!xactly how sweet it er much more than a "plain" resume. really is. Another event also sponsored "How sweet it is to be involved" by the Student Involvement and is the theme for the Spring 2006 Employment Office, with the support Involvement Fair, held Feb. 7, from of Residential Living is "Connect 4 7 to 9 p.m. in the DUC, and is spon­ Success." sored by the Student Involvement and Connect 4 Success is an interactive Employment Office (SIEO). leadership program aimed to help stu­ . The Spring Involvement Fair is "a dents in various stages of leadership chance for student orgs and local com­ development. It is a four-week, once a munity service agencies to meet in one week program, beginning Feb. 16, and area so that students can learn more ending March 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. about them," said Susan LeBow, assis­ Becca Franzen, lead presenter tant director of Student Involvement and program coordinator of C4S said, and Employment. "There will be 20 "Connect 4 Success got started because community service organizations look­ we needed something new. We needed ing for volunteers, and over 90 student a new leadership program that changed organizations there to answer your with the needs of the students." questions." This semester's C4S is Level II, Last fall's involvement fair is how continuing from last semester's Level I became involved with the Pointer. I. "The value of students getting Students who participated in Level campus and help students feel more ence and I encourage student lead­ involved is priceless. Students more I are encouraged to participate in Level connected to campus and the resourc­ ers or anyone working on campus to connected with their school graduate II as well. However, anyone newly es available to them. It's an awesome apply. Participation is limited to 50 in greater numbers. Being involved involved in student organizations are program that sparks further thinking. people and the registration deadline is creates 'families' - friends you may also encouraged to apply. People are inspired by the content pre­ Wednesday, Feb. 8. have for a lifetime." "Every semester is different; I'm sented to them." As always, refreshments will be LeBow also mentioned that being excited for this," Franzen said. "The I took part in C4S last semester available at both of these events. I involved "allows one to develop new goals of C4S are to help students meet and have signed up for this semester's hope to see you there! skills, and become connected to the other students and professionals on level. It is a very rewarding experi- Arts Bash 2006: an evening of art and performance in support Consider participating in these incredible study abroad opportunities: of student artists · University Relations and Communications STEVENS POINT, Wis. - buyers will receive a compli­ I. The Nazis and the Holocaust in Germany, Experience the hottest event in mentary piece of original stu­ Austria. Poland and the Czech Republic Central Wisconsin at the fourth dent art. annual Arts Bash at the Noel The 2006 art sale contains Fine Arts Center, University of works donated by area profes­ II. ART, ARCHITECTURE A DESIGN In Germanp, Wisconsin-Stevens Point, on sionals including Didila·Black, Saturday, Feb. 4 from 7 to 10:30 Kevin Burnett, Diane Canfield France A Swllaerlantl p.m. Tickets are available for Bywaters, Jeffrey Morin, $35 at the door or by calling William Schierl, Richard the UW-SP Box Office at (715) Schneider, Annette Schuh, 111. Theatr-e in London 346-4100. All proceeds from Rob Stolzer, Kristin Thielking, this event support student art­ Thomas Dailing Designs, ists at the university through The Smith Scarabocchio Art 1V. Business !ntemships in China annual scholarships, the Great Museum and many more. Artists Great Speakers Fund Arts Bash 2006 is gener­ and a long-term student schol­ ously supported by corporate V. Teach English in Japa.n arship endowment. donations from Stora Enso, Planners say the event Spectra Print, Delta Dental, <::!/Oo ~©{!alJ'\flJ

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THE THURSDAY WORD: PUSILLANIMOUS·· watch tor our new word puzzle next "Coward~, leak-mindet week! It'll blow and lean-Spirited" your mind! 8 • February 2, 2006 UW-SP The Pointer Sports Pointer women enq losing st~eak to UW-L as men continue w1nn1ng ways

Matt Inda Senior cap­ THE POINTER tain Jennie [email protected] Roskopf said everyone Amongst the raving, intensity stepped up and humidity at the HEC pool in where they were Stevens Point last weekend stood two needed. "This teams battling for the WIAC bragging victory over rights. The Pointers hosted rival UW­ UW-L is huge La Crosse for their final dual meet of for us because the season. our whole team After a few hours of intense swim­ c;:ame together ming, splashing and victories closer to support each than a buzzer beating shot, the Pointers other," she said. emerged victorious as both men and "It was a women teams outdid the Eagles. The very intense women, however, waited until the meet, and [the final event of the day to do so. team] really Winning a close 125-118 match-up came together to was momentous for the Pointer women make something who have not beaten the Eagles in a big happen," dual meet since 2001. Caitlin Hake said swim coach led the women's team with a pair of Al Boelk. individual ·victories in the SO-yard and The spot­ 100-yard freestyles. She also teamed light may have with Liz Herder, Jennie Roskopf and been on the Meghan Walsh to win the 400-yard women's effort, medley relay. Photos by Lue Vang but it was the The Pointer swimming and diving teams showcased their talents in wins over UW-La Crosse. But it was the final event - the men's team who relay with Kyle Hartl, Eloranta and ence championships. "It was a big 400-yard freestyle relay - that sealed posted an impressive 168-73 domina­ the victory for the women. Beth Bard, Chase Gross. deal to win the meet in that it strikes a tion as they won their 47th straight In addition, Gross added a 100- blow to La Crosse' s confidence, while Jerica Crook, Amy Bennet and Kelsey conference dual meet victory. Crunsedt teamed up to take first. yard freestyle win and Ben Gensler boosting ours," he said. "If you want Once again Alex Anderson and took the 200-yard breaststroke. to defeat a team, you must first defeat Bridget Gormley, Ashley Wilhelm, Matt Grunwald were atop the men's Lindsey Googins and Alissa Colbert The men's diving events were their confidence. Once that is done, the stat line, each winning two individual swept by the Pointers as Dave Hayes rest is easy." were right behind their teammates, events and a relay. Anderson won finishing second. The first and second won the three-meter and Jack Riley The team looks to ride the momen­ the SO-yard freestyle and the 200-yard won the one-meter. This was Hayes' tum into the WIAC championship place finishes were enough to surpass individual medley. Anderson grouped the Eagles for the win, who were lead­ second win ever, which came on his meet on Feb. 9-11. But Boelk knows with Tyler Eloranta, Willie Clapp and ing coming into the event. final dual meet as a collegiate swim- the team must still practice hard and Garth Newpdrt to win the 400-yard mer. "Winning was just doing my part prepare well. Bennet added a win in the 200- medley relay. Grunwald captured the yard butterfly event as the women for the team," Hayes said. "[T]he championships always take 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard but­ Boelk also said that confidence is on a life of their own. Anything can only claimed first place in five of the terfly as well as a 400-yard freestyle 13 events. a key factor heading into the confer- happen," he said Four UW-Stevens Point athletes Alumni basketball earn WIAC Athlete ofthe Week games set for Saturday Press Release scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND Press Release Lechault, a Chavannes de Bogis, COMMUNICATIONS Quandt Fieldhouse with the UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Switzerland native, is the first international varsity game set for 5 p.m. Four UW-Stevens Point athletes all earned player ever to earn the league's weekly honor Former UW-Stevens Point There is no admission Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in women's basketball. The junior center men's and women's basket­ charge for the alumni contests, Athlete of the Week honors for their perfor­ nearly had a triple-double in the best perfor­ ball players will return to the which are expected to feature mances during the past week. mance of her career as the Pointers knocked floor on Saturday prior to the past players from several dif­ Women's basketball player Nathalie off first place UW-Oshkosh 66-63. Lechault , Pointers' doubleheader with ferent seasons, including the Lechault and men's hockey player Russel Law had career highs in every category with 19 UW-La Crosse. The women's recent final four men's and both earned their first career weekly awards, points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks. She alumni game is set for noon women's teams. The former while women's indoor track and field athlete recorded six blocks in the first 10 min in Berg Gym with the var­ players will also be honored Jenna Mitchler and men's swimmer Matt sity game slated for 3 p.m. See WIAC pg. 15 at halftime of each game on Grunwald also received the awards. The men's alumni game is Saturday. Pointers fall to UW-Oshkosh, almost take Edgewood

Melissa Dyszelski they made nine of their first 12 shots, However, the Titans had three end the game at 67-66. THE POINTER and continued to lead throughout the players who ended the evening in Krull scored a game-high 25 points, [email protected] game, forcing UW-SP to decrease the double digits, and as a team connected while Hicklin added 13 points. gap only by seven points. on 60.5 percent from the field; UW-SP "We are a young team and just No. 21 ranked UW-Oshkosh knew Jon Krull led the Pointers with finished the game at 35.1 percent. need to learn how to win in the close what needed to be done as the Titans 16 points and five rebounds. Pete On Saturday, the Pointers trav­ games," said Krull. and the UW-Stevens Point men's bas­ Rortvedt followed with 15 points and eled to Madison to face the Edgewood UW-SP will face UW-La Crosse ketball team each battled for a first five rebounds. Brian Bauer and Steve Eagles in a non-conference contest. Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Quandt place WIAC standing last Wednesday. Hicklin each sank 10 points, while After 16 lead changes and 14 ties, Fieldhouse. The Titans defeated the Pointers Bryan Beamish finished the game with the Pointers lost to a pair of free throws 74-62, and took the lead early on as eight points and three rebounds. made by Edgewood's Eddie Hebl, to - http://www.uwsp.edu/ stuorg/pointer Sports • February 2, 2006 • 9

View From the Cheap Seats Kriewaldt's Super Bowl appearance sheds light on D-:-III athletics

Steve Roeland THE POINTER munity are proud of Clint's SROEL908@ UWSP .ED1,J accomplishments both in the Whether it's the commer­ classroom and on the grid­ cials or the football game itself, iron." millions of people around the "Our coaches have a vast world tune in to the Super knowledge of the game of foot­ Bowl at the end of every foot­ ball," said Jay Schiedermayer, ball season. In this year's game, currently a member of the the 40th Super Bowl in the his­ Pointers football team. " (They) tory of the National Football know the game of football League, fans from central and more than they know their northeast Wisconsin get the wives." chance to see a local product Kriewaldt' s emergence in participate in the biggest game the NFL is just one piece of played on the gridiron. evidence that the non-scholar­ Clint Kriewaldt, native · ship athletes in Division III of Shiocton, Wis. and for­ can compete at the same levels mer University of Wisconsin as other college and profes­ - Stevens Point standout, will sional players. Phom by Lu e Yang The UW-SP wrestling team dominated Lawrence 46-3 in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic suit up for the Pittsburgh "It shows how far D-III Steelers' as a back-up line­ Conference meet on Tuesday at the Berg Gym. The pointers are 4-0 in the conference. athletics have come," said backer in Super Bowl XL in Brian Theisen, a sophomore Detroit. Kriewaldt is one lineman for UW-SP. of three players from the ESPN broadcasts the Resch Center hockey tickets Wisconsin Intercollegiate Division Ill national champi­ Athletic Conference currently onship game in football every in the NFL. Kriewaldt was a year, exposing the quality of on sale at alumni· office member of the UW-SP football the sport to even more peo­ team from 1995-98. During his ple. Press Release Waterloo Blackhawks. Tickets are good for playing career as a Pointer, he "It gives us motiva­ UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS both games of the doubleheader. amassed 416 tackles and also tion to be exceptional," said Tickets for Saturday's men's hockey game While the UW-Stevens Point men's hock­ rushed for 16 touchdowns. Schiedermayer. against second-ranked St. Norbert at the Resch ey team plays in spacious surrou,ndings on Accolades came in droves Many football players Center in Green Bay are currently on sale at the Saturday, the Pointer women's hockey team for Kreiwaldt, as he became at the Division III level have UW-Stevens Point alumni office. The advance will also get a taste of top-notch facilities at the the first four-time unanimous proven that they are excep­ tickets are available at a discounted price of $12 same time as it takes on St. Catherine at 6 p.m. first-team All-Conference tional, as five athletes were by calling 715-346-3811. at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. A 3,400-seat player in the history of the invited to play in the 2006 The Pointers and Green Knights faceoff at arena, Ridder Arena is home to the University WIAC. Kriewaldt garnered Hula Bowl, a game that show­ 5 p.m. and will be followed by a junior hockey of Minnesota women's hockey team. first-team All-American status cases talented players from all game between the Green Bay Gamblers and from three different publica­ divisions whose college eligi­ tions while playing at UW-SP. bility has been exhausted. One Kriewaldt's abilities of those players, Bob Docherty, didn't go unnoticed, as the played WIAC football at UW­ Pointer road trip begins without a loss Detroit Lions selected him in Oshkosh as a tight end. the sixth round of the 1999 Kriewaldt and the Steelers Robert Lucas ond off assists from Sean Fish 3-1 lead in the second period. NFL Draft. After four years gained entry into Super Bowl SPORTS REPORTER and Jordan Blair. Law scored Law scored his fourth goal with the Lions, he signed on XL by defeating the Denver again unassisted in the period, in two games off assists from with the Steelers. Broncos 34-17 in the American The Pointer men's hockey tying the game at two. Fish and Rolf Ulvin. Ulvin Statistically, Kriewaldt has Football Conference champi­ team finished without a loss Law put the Pointers ahead scored later in the period off performed well enough to jus­ onship game. to begin their five game road in the third while UW-SP was an assist from Law and Nate tify his eight-year NFL career. Their competition in the trek, tying the Saints from St. on a two-man advantage. The Sorenson at the 8:42 mark .. Through 2005, Kriewaldt has big game will be the National Scholastica 3-3 on Friday and Saints tied it up with a late The third period started totaled 109 solo tackles, three Football Conference cham­ sweeping the regular season power-play goal against Point quickly as Superior scored fumbles and one interception pions, the Seattle Seahawks. series with UW-Superior on goaltender Bryn Davies, who just 31 seconds into the frame, as a pro player. Most of his Seattle overpowered the Saturday with a 4-3 triumph. had a career-high 39 saves in but they would never get any statistics come from his play Carolina Panthers in the NFC Russel Law was single­ the game. Point continued closer. Sorenson and Law on special teams, and his abili­ championship game, 34-14. handedly the Pointers offense its unbeaten streak since 1987 assisted on a goal by Fish, ties to excel in this area of the The Steelers, despite being as he tallied a hat trick, the against St. Scholastica to 43 putting the Pointers up 4- game led to the Steelers nam­ the AFC' s lowest seed in the first three-goal game this sea­ games with ~ overall record 2. The Yellowjackets scored ing him a co-captain in 2004. playoffs, are four-point favor­ son by a Stevens Point play­ of 40-0-3. again in the period but were "Student-athletes at the ites over the NFC' s top-seeded er.· Law, a freshman, accom­ UW-SP completed their not able to sneak the tying Division III level increasing­ Seahawks. plished the scoring hat trick as first season sweep of the UW­ goal past UW-SP net minder ly are making the grade in The Super Bowl spectacle well, scoring at full strength, S Yellowjackets since the 1999- Marcus Paulson. This was the the NFL," said Pointers head will be covered by ABC this on a power player and during 2000 season the following day. Pointers' first win in Superior coach John Miech in an offi­ season, with Al Michtels and a shorthanded stint. Superior drew first blood but in their last six tries. cial statement given last week. John Madden providing com­ The Saints surged ahead the Pointers Brett Colburn The 1-0-1 weekend puts "Our football program, the mentary. Day-long coverage to an ea~ly lead by scoring knotted the game with a goal UW-SP's record at 11-7-3 over­ entire athletic department and begins at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 5. two goals in the first period. later in the first. all and 5-4-1 in the NCHA. the entire campus and com- Law answered back in the sec- Stevens Point shot out to a 1Q • February 2, 2006 Outdoors UW-SP The Pointer The ups and downs of hiking Pagosa Peak

Adam Eader ing. up. The freshness of the morn­ TIIE POINTER Our plan was to get up ing fueled our four-mile hike AEA DE0 [email protected] at 6 a.m. and drive the 45 towards the base of Pagosa Sitting on my friend Jeff's minutes to the trail head, so Peak and primed us for our back porch this last winter we could begin our hike at 7 ascent. break in Pagosa Springs, Colo, a.m. We didn't wake from bed During the summer it is I could admire the vista of until around 8 a.m. though, fairly easy to find the trail snow-covered peaks sur­ and didn't get to the trail head leading up to the summit and rounding the town. My UW-SP until about 9:30 a.m. Late away from the forest service roommate Billy and I decided start or not, it was a blue bird road. Ron had mentioned that that we were going to climb to morning with no other human it may be difficult to find the the top of 12,640-foot Pagosa tracks on the trail. route during the winter, but Peak. Pagosa Peak was the Right a~ay we strapped we knew what to look for. tallest mountain we could see on our snowshoes and began Judging by our map, Billy and Photo provided by www.pagosa.com from Jeff's porch as well as the our hike in a foot of snow. The I knew we had to cross over a noticed some blue slash marks only a frisbee toss away. We most picturesque. elevation where we parked stream and that the trail fol­ on trees. We hiked up a steep took off our snowshoes since First thing we did was ask our car at was around 8,000 lowed along the right side of ridge, following the intermit- the rest of our hike was on a around town about the easi­ feet. The first part of our hike that stream. We also looked tent slashes and our map until boulder field and pressed up est approach to the summit. was four miles long on a for­ from below to see what ridge we realized we needed to cross the slope. Instead of hiking a We found some very friend­ est service road. During the looked easiest to gain access back over the gully. straight line directly towards ly and helpful advice from summer, hikers can drive to the summit. One problem Billy and I hiked to the the peak, which may have Ron, the owner of Switchback up the road and park at the was that there were multi­ edge of the forest and looked worked but may have been Mountain Gear shop. "The base of Pagosa Peak. The ple streams. Our senses and down into the gully. We found too steep, we veered right and easiest way to approach the road was closed during the logic were telling us that we a descent that looked less bouldered up a small area. We summit during the winter is winter though, so we winter were getting close, and when steep than anywhere else and rested at around 12,000 feet. from the mountain's southeast trekkers hiked it. It was an we saw a small rock cairn took it. The hiking down into The sun was going down over side," was one of his many easy traverse under a tunnel piled up next to an opening the gully was done in three the distant ridge and our day­ valuable pieces of advice. of grasping aspen branches. in the trees that looked a lot and a half feet of snow. After light was becoming scarce. We After buying a compass, topo­ At about 9,000 feet, the land­ like many other openings we five hours of hiking in the had another 640 feet to climb, graphical map and new shoe­ scape changed. Instead of only saw, we followed it. After a snow, hiking in much deeper but we figured to be safe rath­ laces, we felt confident about aspen trees around us, coni­ little while of what seemed snow becomes tougher. We er than push ourselves and our hike the following morn- fers were beginning to show like bushwhacking we finally trudged down it though, and possibly end up hiking in an when we got to the bottom of unfamiliar forest in the dark. the gully, we hiked up and out Instead of running towards on the other side, still in three the summit, we turned around and half feet of snow. It was and hiked back to our car. ENTUR..E5'T, of THE WHK tiring work and little sunlight For Billy and I; there will QrnooR.. E shined in the gully. be more attempts at bagging Once out of the gully, Billy peaks. Maybe we- will get to and I ate the sa~e PB&J lunch the top of Pagosa Peak some­ Drew Smalley that we'd been eating all win- time? The fact that we tried PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR/TRIP LEADER ter break and rested. PB&J had and experienced what we did never tasted so good to me. is what makes a climb memo­ Breathing into you hands to keep them warm is one of the worst things Although we were both get- rable. you can do because it actually makes your hands colder. Even though your ting fatigued, the summit was breath feels warm, the moisture makes your hands much colder than they were to begin with. instead, rub your hands together, because friction cre­ ates real warmth. You can also simply stick your hands into your pockets, or place them in one of the warmest parts of the body--in the underarms or groin region. Mittens and hand warmers are two of the easiest ways to keep warm, if they are available. Waterproof mittens keep the moisture out, and also keep your fingers together, unlike gloves, for additional warmth. Hand warmers ·- can stay in your pockets if you have to work without gloves or mittens. Stop in at Outdoor EdVentures to learn more about this trick, along with many other tips and techniques to improve your outdoor experiences. _Lower Wisconsin River valley bald eagle numbers rebound from last year's low count

DNR Press Release Adams and Juneau counties to survey. However, the five-year the river's confluence with the average running from 2001 DODGEVILLE Bald Mississippi River in Crawford. through 2005 was 264 eagles. eagle numbers are back up to County. Also, the number of birds their five-year average along "We saw the most eagles counted along the river corri­ Photo provided by www.sxc.hu the Lower Wisconsin River along the river between the dor may be less than the actu­ bare agricultural fields are pro­ suspect we missed a significant corridor, according to an aerial Prairie du Sac Darn and the al population in the Lower viding eagles with many more number of birds on the survey survey conducted earlier this Village of Boscobel in Grant Wisconsin River watershed. places · to forage this winter that were not concentrated month by the Department of County," said Bill Ishmael, "With warmer tempera­ and birds are being observed along the riverbanks as they Natural Resources. DNR wildlife supervisor at tures and more open water in places other than the river normally are in a colder, more Ageftcy biologists count­ Dodgeville. along the lower stretches of valley. This could translate snowy winter. So the numbers ed 244 eagles (154 adults and This year's total is up the river this year, eagles seem into more eagles wintering in we observed are likely much 90 immature birds) along the quite a bit from the 117 eagles to be much more spread out in the area other than just along lower than what's actually out 180 mile survey route running counted during the 2005 aerial the river valley than in a more the river corridor. there," said Ishmael.. from the Petenwell Darn span­ survey, but below the record typical winter," said Ishmael. "Due to the wider-ranging ning the Wisconsin River in 614 birds observed in the 2004 Open water and snow- foraging activities this year, I See Wisconsin pg. 11 http://www.uwsp.edu/ stuorg/pointer Outdoors • February 2, 2006 • 11

From Wisc·onsin pg. 10 diagnostic testing did not Therl; have been no signifi­ reveal the specific cause of cant results from these tests to Eagle watching in the these deaths. explain the cause of the mys­ Wisconsin River valley has After a five-year lull, the tery ailment. become a very popular win­ mystery illness appears to Strom offered the follow­ ter activity and the number have affected five dead or sick ing guidelines as to what the of eagles in the area this year bald eagles recovered along public can do if they find a "should provide excellent the Wisconsin River during sick or dead eagle: opportunities to view eagles the winter of 2000-01, 16 dead 1. Don't attempt to catch at many ·locations along the or sick eagles in 2001-02, three a sick bald eagle. Their tal­ river as well as farm fields and dead or sick eagles in 2002-03 ons are extremely sharp. If the wetlands (in the river valley)," and nine dead or sick eagles eagle is dead, use gloves or a said Ishmael. along the river corridor in shoyel to pick up the bird, and Bald eagles are listed by 2003-04. place it in a heavy garbage the federal government as a Only one eagle recovered bag. Local snowwoman explains, "I haven't been able to eat since my son's head fell off." "threatened" species overall along the river corridor in 2. Call your local DNR in the United States but within 2004-05 had symptoms consis­ conservation warden or wild­ Wisconsin, the state has listed tent with the mystery nervous life biologist. Federal law pro­ Let some Groundhog Day the bald eagle as a species of system syndrome, according hibits the possession of live or "special concern." to Strom. sick bald eagles. They must Poetry Bring you Sunshine Although the general Eight . eagles have been be turned over to authorities Melissa Dyszelski population is doing well, recovered along the river cor­ within 48 hours. THE POINTER MDYSZ026@ UWSP.EDU there's still concern as to ridor so far this winter. Three 3. Inform authorities of what's been causing unusual were found alive and trans­ when and where you found In honor of today's very special Groundhog Day, here are deaths of bald eagles along the ported to wildlife rehabilita­ the bird, and if found alive, a couple of poems sure to put a smile on your face. I like them Lower Wisconsin River cor­ tors. One of these eagles has any signs of injury or illness. and hope you do too! Hopefully you all had the chance to hear ridor beginning in the mid- already been nursed back to "Overall, we have a if Punxsatawney Phil did or didn't see his shadow. 1990s, pointed out Sean Strom, health and released. Officials healthy bald eagle popula­ Groundhog Day Can You Play? a DNR wildlife toxicologist are awaiting the results of post tion in Wisconsin, but there based in Madison. · mortem examinations on the appears to be a localized and In olden days some S.O.B., Little groundhog, little During the winter of 1994- others. as yet undetermined factor Perhaps an evil fairy, groundhog, 95, 16 dead or sick eagles with Many diagnostic tests are which is affecting the health of Decided Groundhog Day to Can you play, can you play? similar nervous system disease run on the eagles, including bald eagles who winter along be Popping up your head, signs were collected along the those for bacteria, fungus, bot­ the Lower Wisconsin River," One day in February. Popping up your head, Wisconsin River in Columbia ulism, viruses, heavy metals, said Strom. This furry beast pokes out his Can you play? Don't run and Sauk counties. Extensive organic and inorganic toxins. head away. 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THE POINTER studies SAD at the University Anyone who's been inside "It's great," said Bill (who [email protected] of Vermont. the Health Enhancement withheld his real name for fear Right now, I'm chillin' in "There are many theo­ Center (HEC) knows that it's of losing an athletic scholar­ front of the computer screen ries about SAD," said Carlyle much bigger than it looks from ship), shortly after complet­ in a computer lab in Thomson Chan, professor of psychology the outside. This is the place ing a therapy session. "I hurt Hall. There's a good inch or and behavioral medicine at the to go to whenever one has my back on break, and this'll more of snow covering the Medical College of Wisconsin. a hankering for swimming, get me back on track for the ground, and just like any other "In the winter the production weightlifting, wall climbing or spring." winter day, no sign of that star of melatonin, a sleep hormone basketball. Any client of the AT&RC that provides the earth, and us related to depression, may But what happens if you who needs further medical for that matter, with energy. increase. The lack of sunlight get hurt? attention, or who needs ser- Okay, okay, I know that is thought to decrease the Athletic training and vices not available from the star - or the sun, as we like amount of serotonin, which rehabilitation services are now Rehabilitation Center, will to call it - came out for a is a brain chemical triggered being offered in the HEC to receive the proper referral to short period of time a couple by sunlight. Sunlight patterns everyone with a valid UW-SP outside medical sources. of days ago. But then it left are also known to affect activi­ ID card, including students, "For instance, we can't us again. No big deal, right? ties of animals and may shift staff and faculty. give stitches here. For those Well, to some it brings out biological clocks, or circadian Services in the Athletic types of procedures, we would the gloomiest of gloomy in rhythms, in people, causing Training & Rehabilitation probably refer you to Saint them. This mood may be asso­ daily schedules to be out of Center (AT&RC) of the HEC Mike's (Hospital)," Weiler ciated with Seasonal Affective sync with biological clocks." were only open to athletes of said. Disorder (SAD). I have noticed my sched­ varsity sports like football and The Rehabilitation Center SAD is a form of depres­ ule to be a little out of sync soccer prior to the start of this is part triage, part therapy sion that follows a seasonal during the winter months. I semester. room. pattern, and may begin as am a very energetic person, The decision to expand It's filled with stations for early as August or September, and love the outdoors, but services was made due to evaluating and taping inju­ according to www.kidshealth. when winter hits, I want to let the high number of sports- ries, strength-building equip­ org, an online health informa­ my lazy side kick in. related injuries within intra- ment, and therapeutic whirl­ tion provider. People of all But does this mean I have mural sports. According to pools, some of which are often ages affected by this disorder the disorder? Nate Weiler, Athletic Training empty. dread the shorter days and SAD is largely a self-diag­ Phnto by Mac Wernickc Services Coordinator in the The problem, according to coming winter. As a result, A sun lamp ma be beneficial nosed and self-treated disor- HEC, it only made sense to Weiler, is that nobody really they eat more, sleep more and for those suffering from SAD. der, researchers say. make the services open to knows about this new pro- may suffer from fatigue, irri­ If the SAD symptoms everyone. gram. tability, social withdrawal and "There is some evidence are only moderate, there are "Whether it's a sports------depression. that light intensity and tem­ things to try before light ther­ related injury, or you fall See HEC pg. 13 Shorter days seem to trig­ perature also may play a role," apy, a method of trea.tment in down on campus or off, fac- ger symptoms. said Kelly Rohan, an assistant your own home that simulates a bright, sunny day, or other treatments. Norman Rosenthal, a leading researcher of SAD and author of Winter Blues, recom­ mends getting more light by To learn more about this opportunity in one of the most biologically diverse walking in bright light, add­ ing therapeutic light at home, ecosystems in the world, come to an exercising or dieting so that you don't gain weight. He also encourages people to reach nfunna_tional .eeting out to ·other people, socialize, minimize stress, plan pleasur­ able things and resist the urge on ay~ February 6th to sleep in. "Self-treatment does have its limitations," said C 457 ,..., 4:3 Rosenthal. "If your depression is disrupting your life then you Join Program Leaders .Bob and Laura Rosenfield to find out why should seek help from a men­ tal health professional," said this program is right for YOU! Chan. If you notice someone with their smile upside down, > Program Highlights: Experience mountainous cloud they · could just be having a bad day, or may be affected forest habitat, the deep and pristine jungle of the by the disorder. In any .case, a Osa Peninsula, and the Pacific Ocean beach along the nice smile or "hello" wouldn't wilderness of Corcovado Park.. This trip is an hurt. If someone you know outstanding way to see an incredible array t:>f thinks they have the disor­ biodiversity in a relatively short time and earn der and has tried to improve credits while doing so. · While in . Costa Rica you'll travel their mood, the counselors at Delzell HaU on campus are small bus, car, small airplane, and of course on foot. there. to \1elp. The e ·. c.elle t and the scenery. ~n.H :tvwybe if I take Mr. Rosentlpl's advice, I won't be so tired all- th fi'me. I really should stop hitting the snooze button every morning. http://www.uwsp.edu/ stuorg/pointer Science, Health & Tech. • February 2, 2006 • 13 Make February your own personal wellness month .

Sara Suchy paraffin hand at the Cardio Center front desk. SCIENCE REPORTER dips, group The Holistic Health program, fitness classes which is also housed in the Allen Right around this time of the year and diet anal­ Center, is offering a brand new class everyone slowly but surely begins to ysis. called Bollywood at a 50 percent dis­ forget that New Year's resolution they " T h e count. This is a dance class that teach­ made to only skip one class a week Allen Center es the latest dance and music craze or not go for that two double cheese­ houses four popular in Indian culture - a fusion burgers for $3 deal at Hardees. But main orga­ of folk, film and contemporary dance thanks to the Allen Center's annual 28 nizations: styles. The class is being offered on Days of Wellness starting this week, it Group Fitness, Mondays from 6:30-8 p .m. starting shouldn't be hard to keep your "get in Outdoor Feb. 6 and runs for three weeks. shape" resolution this year. Ed Ventures, Group Fitness is offering their The Allen Center's 28 Days of Student Group Fitness Challenge on Feb. 21 Wellness starts on Feb. 1 and runs Health from 4-8 p.m. There are several mini­ through the entire month of February. Promotion classes being offered as part of the Chelsey Ross, marketing and and the Cardio challenge that run for a half-hour each. promotions coordinator for the Allen Center. Each Six Pack Abs, Cardio Kickboxing, Butts Center explained: "28 Days of Wellness area is offer­ and Guts and Hip Hop are just some of . [is designed] to further promote the ing several the classes being offered. Students health and well-being of students on promotions must sign up for each class individu­ the UW-SP campus." and programs ally. For those students enrolled in All of the programs are open to all throughout Wellness 106, each mini-class counts as UW-SP students regardless of whether the month," one full class toward their obligatory Group fitness classes abound in February. Photo by Eva Heule they have a membership to the Cardio said Stacey 26 classes for the semester. Center or not. Some of the featured Duellman, pro­ including, "Controlling Cholesterol Many students don't know, but free activities for the month include grams and promotions coordinator at Holistically" at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and most of these programs being pro­ fitness assessments, ice skating with the Allen Center. "Take Control of Your Blood Pressure" moted during this month are offered Outdoor EdVentures, chair massage, There are also programs being at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20. Students must all year long. offered throughout the month, sign up for these programs in advance "The purpose of this month is to get students in and using the Allen Center so they can see all the programs and services we have to offer them," said Duellman. "This annual event gives JlJSt (ioJ students a chance to take advantage of services that are not typically free, while still maintaining a focus on their personal fitness goals," added Ross. For more information on all the events offered during the 28 Days of Wellness, students can 810DIVfllSIT'J & visit the Cardio Center's Web site at www.uwspcardiocenter. com and view a full events TROPICAL FIELD ECOLOG'J calendar, or stop by the Cardio Center for more details.

From HEC pg. 12 Since opening just a few weeks ago, the new services offered by the AT&RC have only been used by two stu­ dents. "We have room for six appointments a day, so that would be ideal," Weiler said. Weiler, a 2001 gradu­ ate of UW-SP, said that the SPRING BREAK, MARCH 18•:16, :1006 Rehabilitation Center is now C1111, 41SZMO•Z940• This includes airfare (Chicago-San Jose-Chicago), lectures, accommodation, all able to perform on-site cover­ meals, in country transportation, and ~ credits of Wisconsin undergraduate tuition. The price is based age for sports injuries at var­ on 15 fully-paying participants. There is no additional out-of-state surcharge for non-Wisconsin sity games. residents for this program. "That means more emer­ Cr11dll1, Participants enroll for two credits of Biology 498/698: Biodiversity and Tropical Field gency care right there on site," said Weiler. Biology in Costa Rica, with an audit option (at the same charge). Graduate credit No P••••t111bllet. Clients of the AT &RC will can also be arranged at an additional cost. CourseworR will begin before the spring breaR period and be able to receive a free initial . continue after the study tour. evaluation, and any services after that can be reimbursed ,,,, ,.,,,.,,., ,,.,,,,... ,,,,., through insurance. Bolt Rotenfleld, Professor of Biology, CNR 474, 715/346-4255, [email protected] or "Just call or e-mail us, and we'll work with you," said lnl••-~•I ...... , 108 Collins Classroom Center Weiler. Tel {715) 346-2717 [email protected] Anyone interested in more information can visit the AT&RC Web site at WWW. uwsp.edu/hesa/ athtraining/, AT&RCHome.htm or call 346:.. 4570 for an appointment. .. ------...... " .•, ... --,/ .. 14 • February 2, 2006 UW-SP The Pointer Arts & Review They will make your ears sweat The Mars Volta

Jacob Eggener apparent in the final track, the rest of the album. THE POINTER which is part IV of "Cicatriz." The biggest problem with JEGG E54l @ UWSP. EDU Actually, the last 40 the album is the extraneous From the ashes of At the minutes or so are all com­ noise. "Frances the Mute" con­ Drive-in rose The Mars Volta, prised of the song "Cicatriz," tained quite a bit more ambi­ a band that has carved out a which appeared on their first ent sound than "De-loused in niche as a group of musicians album, . "De-loused in the the Comatorium," but close to that are pushing the edge of Comatorium." The last 20 half of "Scab Dates" is unnec­ what defines music. Omar minutes, however, are defi­ essary noise. While I could Rodriguez-Lopez (guitar) and nitely not worth more than live with it on "Frances the Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals) one listen. Well, actually skip Mute," because it tied in to the have created something that ahead to the last four minutes, story of the album, here it just ATDI could never have been. because the previous 16 min­ seems ridiculous. The results have been a little utes are just more voices talk­ The highlight on "Scab mixed, but with each new ing and annoying clicks and Dates" is definitely "Take release the Mars Volta have effects that leave the listener the Veil Cerpin Taxt," taken grown more comfortable in wondering, "Why?" from "De-loused in the their weirdness The first track," Abrasions Comatorium." This track real­ However, dismissing the Mount the Timpani," ly shows what the Mars Volta Photo provided by www.absolutepunk.net latest Mars Volta release "Scab seems to come in part from can do with a song to spice it ous live album, released as an example of the sheer inven­ Dates" as too weird may be a "Cygnus ... Vismund Cygnus," up live. The third part espe­ EP, included four songs from tiveness of the The Mars Volta, mistake. This live album car­ the first track on their second cially contains some musical "De-loused," that were very is a release that is a little too ries on the charming eclecti­ album, "Frances the Mute," brilliance, with twisting guitar faithful to the album versions. rambling and loose from a cism of the band's previous and consists of random nois­ lines and great rhythms. That EP puts "Scab Dates" band that previously has har­ studio albums and showcases es, including voices speak­ Another standout is to shame. Of course, if the nessed this musical looseness the band's ability to really ing in Spanish and English "Concertina," a song written extraneous noise is trimmed and made great music. stretch out a song. The Mars and a baby crying. The band about former At the Drive­ out, you are left with basically In the final moments of Volta are known for sprawling slowly enters, until the music in member Jim Ward, and three songs on "Scab Dates," the CD, Omar says, "Thanks concept albums, and this live becomes an intro to the next which first appeared on the with the other tracks of noise for coming out everybody, go album is put together in much track. I suppose this track "Tremulant" EP. The main gui­ just intros to the actual songs. home and take a bath." I think the same way. sets the mood for the album, tar_ line, drenched in effects, If you haven't heard The this statement can apply not Here it must be pointed because if you can sit through still cuts clean enough through Mars Volta live yet on CD, only to the crowd, but to the out that while most of the the whole four minutes with­ the mix to bring a certain slow I would suggest their previ­ listener as well, as this music album is live, some studio out skipping to the next song, urgency to the song. ous live EP as a place to start. is enough of an aural workout overdubs were done, most you can definitely sit through The Mars Volta's previ- "Scab Dates," while still an to make your ears sweat. "Devil's· Rejects:" A very Zombie sequel Brandi Pettit tic "mother firefly" wears the On the way, they kill a couple lot of needless conversation utes. Baby, Otis, and Captain THE POINTER armor and picks up a weapon. of people in rather drawn-out and redundant spats between Spalding have escaped the 8PETT318@UWSP. EDU Before she alone is taken into and unnecessary detail, all the the characters, including an law one last time and drive While anyone who custody, the family takes out while trying to be the cloying argument about sex with through the Texas desert, each watched "House of 1000 numerous officers, but Baby villains they once were in the chickens and pit-stops for ice bloody and broken. To the tune Corpses" probably didn't (Sheri Zombie, Rob's model/ previous movie. Doesn't quite cream. Despite having no real of "Freebird," the trio draws touch anything containing red dancer wife) and brother Otis fly. purpose, this movie sticks in their weapons and charges. It sauce or meat for a while after­ (Bill Moseley), looking eerily While at Charlie's they let your head long after you've doesn't look like they make it, wards, they also know how like Charles Manson in this their hair down a bit - the trio watched it. but with the camera work, one badly in need of psychiatric movie, escape and steal a car. get jiggy wit it and find some­ The best part of the movie can't be certain. This is, after help director Rob Zombie is. This is the point where, body to love. Sure, Baby has is probably the last 10 min- all, the work of Rob Zombie. "House of 1000 Corpses" if you got up to use the bath­ a fantastic body, but nobody tells the story of an idiot four­ room during the first movie, wants to see Captain Spalding some who make a bad call by you'll feel lost, but don't get laid; this is one of two sex deciding to locate the site of worry-you're not. scenes with Sid Haig, and it a local ghost story. The story It is now we find out, makes you just as uncomfort­ turns out to be true, and they rather nonchalantly, that able both times. run into an evil mother and Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig), This movie was really her children who relish in the an obnoxious and vulgar man pushed as being graphic and torture and killing of their who runs a freak show/ gas gory. It isn't. I did, however, victims. "The Devil's Rejects" station/ fried-chicken stand, is have a headache when I was picks up soon after the previ­ Baby and Otis's father. Now finished watching this: it's ous movie: we find the fam­ that the jig is up, they agree simply physically exhausting 912 Main Streel -Stevens Point, WI 54481 - (7 J5) 344-4450 ily asleep in their beds, each to meet at a brothel town in too soon into the movie. It's ijij,MB1oody Mary Buffet Bar (includes Kettle One and 1 lying next to rotting corpses. south Texas run by Spaulding' s like a soap opera on steroids A horde of police, led by an friend, Charlie (Ken Foree). and out of control. There's a jumbo shrimp). Buy a pizza get a free pitcher of soda or dom. officer who looks Beer remarkably like IJIIIIII Buy a pizza get a free pitcher of soda or dom. Beer Viggo Mortensen, show up and sur­ round the house, calling for surren­ der. llllflfflllll 44Slide over the hump" special on our bite size Then, some­ mini slider cheeseburgers. Music video DJ thing I've never seen in a movie before. Prepared for this eventuality, the entire family awakes and adorns body armor- even Monday-Thursday Happy Hour 3pm-6pm, .50 offall drinks. Central Wisconsin~ Premier Video Viewing! the sweet yet sadis- Sid Haig as Captain Spaulding Photo provided by li onsgarehorror.com http://www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/pointer February 2, 2006 • 15

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