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The UWM Post September8,1994 Established 1956 Volume 38. Number 3 ULC launches rental inspection program Entertainment: By Mark A. Zimmerman tenant," Cramer said. "We also "Ideally, we would like to pub­ suits," he said. request that the landlord be lish a list of landlord's names and Some landlords in the East Side Reservoir The University Legal Clinic is present during the time of inspec­ information about them," Cramer area improperly or illegally with­ currently involved in a new pro­ tion, although we have not had said. hold security deposits, and often gram that will be of interest to all any cooperation from landlords He added that the ULC was times, students are unaware of Dogs in students who live in rental proper­ yet." researching the legal aspects of their rights and responsibilities ties near the University of Wis­ After the inspections, the para­ creating such a list. when it comes to renting an apart­ consin-Milwaukee campus. legals then prepare a list of any "We want to avoid libel law­ ment. Union The ULC has received assis­ problems, damages or violations, tance from the City of Milwaukee keep one copy for the ULC office Building Inspector's Office, the files, and distribute a copy to all Cinema Wisconsin Department of Agri­ interested tenants and landlords v culture, Trade, and Consumer Pro­ and building managers. Goin solo ... By Miriam Clarke tection, and various other organi­ "This way landlords will be zations to initiate a free apartment more reluctant to take money from There once was a time when inspection service for students. the security deposits when the violence in the movies was con­ "The program has been in ef­ tenants move out of the apart­ fined to a sword fight waged with fect since the end of July, begin­ ment," Cramer said. rubber blades and reader cards ning of August of this year," said Making an appointment for an proclaiming, "You dastardly Larry Cramer, the Executive Direc­ on-sight inspection of an apart­ dog." tor ofthe ULC. ment is simple. Students can call Things have changed consid­ According to Cramer, the in­ the ULCoffice at 229-4140. erably. spections are led by volunteer "When a student calls, we get Cinema violence seems to be paralegals, who are students hired a location of the house to be in­ nearing its limit. All that hasn't for the position by way of applica­ spected," Cramer said. "We then been done is to construct situa­ tions given out by the ULC. see if the house fits into the bound­ tions where real violence can oc­ "These students then research aries of our grid, and if it does, we cur. Television is currently work­ for a semester and become very assign a paralegal." ing on that domain. The question familiar with all the Wisconsin stat­ The grid's boundaries cover a is then, can any of the movie utes, administrative codes, and ten-block radius and include the bloodshed be acceptable while Milwaukee city ordinances which following street markers: East the real war on violent crime esca­ apply to the landlord-tenant rela­ Capitol Drive (north boundary), lates? tionship," Cramer said. Humboldt Avenue (west bound­ The recent release of Natural The paralegals will be trained ary), North Avenue (south bound­ Born Killers has brought, once to spot existing damages, pos­ ary), and extends eastward to Lake again, the argument of violence in sible housing code violations, and Michigan. cinema to the foreground. Here at other potential problem areas. "Since half our case load atthe the University of Wisconsin-Mil­ According to Cramer, the parale­ ULC is deals with tenant-landlord waukee, Reservoir Dogs will take gals will inspect everything from cases, I believe this program will the heat when it is shown in the •Post photo by Jana Schmeling stains in carpets and tears in screen make a difference as it catches on, Union Theatre Sept. 8-10. windows to faulty plumbing. even though it won't have earth- Peter Barry, a UWM sophomore in Economy and Political Reservoir Dogs was written "The paralegals go in (to in­ shattering consequences for land­ Science, takes a break Tuesday out in the Union Plaza. and directed by Quentin spect the house) as a guest of a lords," Cramer said. Tarantino and stars Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Sports: Roth. The story is not glaringly new, a robbery gone bad, but it is the telling of it that impressed Panthers fail to deliver in tournament critics and audiences alike when it was first released. By Steve Zimmerman "Effort is never an issue with Panthers on their heels the rest of Royal far left ofthe goal. He passed The narrative begins with a our guys. We played very smart, the way, firing 21 shots on goal, back to Stefan Soufiane at point- simple scene in a diner. All the It was a setting that stirred we're a better team now than we compared to eight for UWM. Paul blank range, rocketing the ball characters are sitting at a large images ofthe World Cup. Nestled were on Friday," Coach Brian Royal had nine saves, but the into the right corner at the 81:48 round table discussing what the near the shore of Lake Mendota is Tompkins said. offense for the Mustangs keep mark. lyrics to some of Madonna's hit the University of Wisconsin's UWM looked lethargic against him busy firing an assortment of Last year's Classic champions songs mean. The viewer is lulled home turf, the McClimon Track/ SMU, falling back on defense for blasts and headers from all angles. Wisconsin Badgers started the into a world of buddies, old friends Soccer Complex. It is reminiscent most of the game. The Panthers Senior forward Jared Segal fi­ 1994 version with a good start, and laughter. Tarantino takes that of the great European fields, mounted only one serious threat nally penetrated the defense, re­ beating an extremely quick Ala­ trusting viewer and thrusts him or placed at the base of a hill with on goal in the first 45 minutes, ceiving a feed from Gary Gilmore bama A&M team 2-1. her into a violent scene. trees lining the field and the cam­ while the backfield received a from behind the defense and scor­ Wisconsin goalkeeper Nick From that moment, the movie pus skyline in view. workout. ing the goal. It knotted up the Pasquarello, who is taking over begins to bob and weave, from It resembled soccer in its pur­ Eric Klink broke open the game match at 1-1. for All-American Tim Deck, de­ past to present, past to present. It est form. Too bad the competition with a freaky goal only minutes The Mustangs would get to flected a Bulldog penalty kick that is then that the viewer realizes at the Rocky Rococo Classic was after being inserted by coach Royal again. brought the 1,149 attending to how little they know about any­ talented enough to match the seem, Tompkins. After a shot attempt He received a yellow card for their feet. Pasquarello dove left thing, the men, their job, even ery. bounced off the crossbar, Klink coming up from the goal to stop a on a high corner shot to preserve their names. Three of the Midwest's top headed the rebound over the Mustang charge, tackling him the shutout. Mr. White (Keitel) is the center teams began their seasons in downed goalkeeper for the 1-0 before the shot got off. He sur­ "Nickie' s waited a long time to that much of the violence sur­ Madison, Wis. last weekend with lead at 33 minutes and 20 sec­ vived that scare, but it was an be a hero in a game and he got a rounds. He walks between cold UWM returning home with back- onds. unforced error that would seal the big chance right there," Wiscon­ rationality and hot emotionalism, to-back losses. Milwaukee lost But that would be it for the win for SMU. sin Coach Jim Launder said. "Pen­ never resolving his imbalance the opener to NCAA tournament Panther attack, as the SMU for­ After a save, his short pass alty kicks are the strongest part of until the end. qualifier Southern Methodist 2-1 wards would take over from there. into play was intercepted by Dogs CONTINUED ON 8 • and then to Alabama A&M 3-1. In the second half they kept the SMU's Alan Gearing, catching Kick CONTINUED ON14 • AIDS walk 94 set for Sept. 18 Chan gets new Series aims to kick butts post at UWM Columbia Hospital's "Freedom From Smoking" series can help AIDS Walk Wisconsin will be held Sept. 18 along Milwaukee's you quit a habit that is becoming taboo. Lakefront. Money raised form the 10K (6.2 mile) fund-raising walk This series offers support to individuals through the group itself. supports AIDS prevention, research and care. Adrian Chan has been ap­ The "Freedom From Smoking" series includes an orientation plus Registration cards are available at all statewide Walgreens Drug pointed interim director of the seven sessions to start on Monday, Sept. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Columbia Stores and Kohl's Food Stores. Register by returning the postage- University of Wisconsin Institute Hospital. The cost for the series is $55. prepaid cards or by calling the Walk hotline, 1-800-348-WALK. on Race and Ethnicity. Call 961-3439 to register or for more information. Registered walkers will receive Walk information and forms to begin Chan has served at UWM in a signing up pledges.

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