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Wednesday, April 18 2007 Volume 85 Issue 23 INSIDE: The transition of News • • • • • • • • • • Students explore a • Shanthal Perera First Ammend- • WINONAN ment rights • Chartwell's Campus dining service will • be ditching the food transfer policy at the . Winona sex- end of the fall semester. offender update: • Under the new rules, meals plans • available at the café have been decreased How to protect while the amount of Kryzsko cash, a form yourself • of credit used to pay for meals, will be • increased, said Bruce Bechtle, Jack Kane manager. III Graduation is • The new meal plans will also change a few weeks • the number of meals required per week at Jack Kane cafeteria. Students can away: What are • choose, from seven, 10 or 14 meals per students doing • week compared to the current plan which allows a minimum of 10 and maximum of to prepare for • 19 meals. the real world? • Currently, food transfers allows • students under Chartwell's meal plan to buy four meals from the Smuag between Arts • 1 and 3 p.m. and between 4:15 and 7 p.m. Transfer meals include a free drink and • a "Shakespeare cost $4.20. • Transfers were designed for students in the Park" • who couldn't eat at the cafeteria at the to perform regular hours due to class schedules. • According to Bechtle, the idea of at Lake Park • removing the transfer policy was brought Bandshell up about two years ago and was added into • Chartwell's proposal when the company ■ BCAA hosts • renewed their contract with Winona State last year. The changes were set to take third annual • place during the second year of the new Winona Idol • contract. Bechtle also hinted at a cheaper price competition • for the meal plan. "After the budget was • approved by the senate, the board rate 111 Roberts reviews went down," Bechtle said. Tarantino and • Currently, Chartwells and Winona State • are discussing specifics on the amount of Rodriguez's Charwells will be reducing the number of transfers available to students from 19 "Grind House" to 14 a week. See TRANSFER, Page 2

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Winona State to host Celebration of the Book to improv jazz workshop present Nancy Faulkum The Winona State Universi- tion Awards are hosted by the tural experiences. The Winona State Univer- A $35 non-refundable de- ty 2006-07 Library Athenaeum Celebration of the Book Se- The Athenaeum reflects the sity Department of music, in posit is due by Friday, June importance the university plac- 29. The remaining balance is Series presents speaker Nancy ries. cooperation with the Upper The Winona State Univer- es on humanities, the arts and due at check-in on July 13. Faulkum along with the Stu- Mississippi Jazz Society, of- sity Library Athenaeum hosts the sciences. The program is directed by dent Book Collection Awards fers an all-day jazz workshop events thatexplore and enhance For more information and Winona State music profes- at 1 p.m. today on the second for middle school and high the intellectual life of the uni- event descriptions, visit www. sor Rich MacDonald. floor of the Darrell W. Krueger school students. July 13 to 14 versity and the region, bringing winona.edu/library/athenaeum, at the Winona State Perform- Instructors for the work- Library. Faulkum, who is from Book together scholars, performing call Kendall Larson at 507- ing Arts Center. shop include: Dustin Moburg, Cliff Bookstores in Wabasha, artists, students, community 457-5367 or e-mail klarson@ The workshop includes trombone/jazz history; Chip Minn., speaks about the mean- members and other interested winona.edu. instruction in jazz improvisa- Schreader, clarinet and saxo- ing of the book in her life. people for the intellectual dis- tion and jazz styles and a per- phone; Gary Urness, trumpet; The Student Book Collec- cussion and the sharing of cul- formance at the 20th Annual George Von Arx, trombone; Lake Winona Jazz Festival on Eric Heukeshoven, piano; Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m. Mike James, guitar and bass; TRANSFER Continued from page 1 All instrumentalists are Gerald Gleason, tuba; and welcome. . Rich MacDonald, drums. Kryzsko cash increased in the flexibility. Also, he hopes the them. Students are housed in Wi- For more information or to separate meal plans. rush hour crowd will become "I never really eat at the café nona State residence halls and register, call Jenny Lamber- Administrators are still more spread out and it will make anyways," Beery said. "The receive three meals. son, workshop coordinator, finalizing which meal plan retail areas more accessible. food down here is much better The cost is $70 per student. at 507-457-2963 or e-mail: should have more Kryzsko "A lot of times kids don't and I end up spending more Local students not needing [email protected]. cash, the plan with 14 meals or use all of their meals up here. down here." housing may attend for $60. seven meals per week. If (the new plan) works for Suganthini Subramanian, a There is also a proposal on them, it might be a good idea. student employee at Chartwells' a meal buyback plan, in which It should be their choice," Coyote Jacks, hoped the new students could purchase meals said Kathy Bundy, who works plan would reduce the 1 p.m. Five of 880 spring back from Chartwells that they at Jack Kane. "There's more rush. haven't used for more Kryzsko variety downstairs and that's "We always expect a crowd cash for the next semester. a plus. They can also pick and 10 minutes to the hour and 20 graduates finish Bechtle hoped all the choose and don't even need to minutes after, but I think the proposals will be sorted out buy a whole meal." 1 o'clock rush will definitely sometime this week. Some days are crazy, said reduce," Subramanian said. Because of inflation, it is Bundy, who is in charge of the with perfect GPA's possible that some food prices cafeteria's salad bar. . could go up while some could She hoped the flexibility ence, elementary education, Five of the more than 880 come down, Bechtle said. would benefit both sides Winona State Univerity spring Worthington, Minn. and even out some of the Sheila Skilling, bachelor of Bechtle also hinted at a graduates will graduate with a pressure. arts, communication studies, cheaper price for the meal 4.0 grade-point average. plan. "After the budget was There were mixed reactions These graduation candi- Prior Lake, Minn. from students, stemming from Brent Ylvisaker, bachelor approved by the senate, the dates are: overall room and board price specifics of the new plan. of arts, political science, Zum- Jodi Henriksen of Niles, Ill., has decreased," Bechtle said. Freshman Chris Woznicki bachelor of science, special brota, Minn. wasn't pleased with the news, Elizabeth Zwald, bachelor Bechtle felt the new rules education-developmental dis- give students the opportunity but freshmen Patrick Beery of science, elementary educa- abilities/elementary education. to purchase from wherever and Lauren Beals said more tion, Garner, Iowa. Marit Janssen of Worthing- they want and provides more Kryzsko cash would work for ton, Minn., bachelor of sci- Conking for a gyrn.2 $27.95 10 Tans $24.95 1 Month Tanning

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While level 3 sex offender Nicholas Lee Arnoldy might be back in a jail cell, the threat of sexual violence in the city still remains. A TEAM EVENT TO Two days after being FIGHT C CER released from jail for previous criminal sexual misconduct charges, Arnoldy was spotted by a neighbor talking to young Winona girls from the balcony of his West Fifth Street boarding house residence. students Winona police officer Kevin Kearney said there relay for life "was nothing sexual about the contact," but it violated his Winona State University probation conditions. and St. Mary's University Arnoldy will serve 120 .44 ..<41` co-sponsor the fourth annual days and then either can return Relay for Life April 21-22, in to Winona or enter a "civil the Winona State courtyard. commitment," like a prison ...AMMER The Relay for Life or a hospital, for an extended Mark Chryst/WINONAN committee also seeks cancer period of time, Kearney said. survivors who wish to share This building on the corner of West 5th Street and Mechanic Street is the new residence of their stories. Arnoldy's presence in the a level three-sex offender in Winona. This building is about a mile from the Winona State community shocked residents The event honors survivors University main campus, 0.7 miles from Winona State's west campus and only 0.4 miles during a recognition ceremony. and university administrators, from Cotter High School. and created a citizen's call for Survivors also receive a free t- action. Although Arnoldy drew shirt and have a special tent with offender can give a false sense Midland compared the walking alone at night or ride much attention, he's not the refreshments and amenities. of security. community-wide meeting in elevators with strange men, Relay for Life is a fundraiser only sex offender in Winona. "We are still at risk from about Arnoldy as a "witch hunt" and to refrain from substance Currently 89 sex offenders for the American Cancer people who have never been and said the media coverage use. live in Winona and only the Society. This year's theme is "A caught," Midland said. of sex offenders "doesn't give In the event of sexual police know their identities. Night with the Stars." Activities She feels a civil commitment them an opportunity to start assault, Winona has few The Winona police are include live bands, theme laps, isn't the best place for Arnoldy, over... it would be very hard different options for reporting prizes, a silent auction, games required to provide community because would burden tax to succeed with your picture the incident, such as the notification for level 2 and 3 and salsa lessons. payers due to facility costs. plastered all over." campus' health services, the sex offenders, but not for level Last year, the event raised Instead, Midland supports Midland recommends Winona police station or more than $50,000. This year's 1 offenders. Arnoldy being placed in a people help protect themselves the Community Memorial Carole Midland, a Winona goal is more than $65,000. All.: halfway house where his by learning "how an offender Hospital. proceeds go to the American State social work professor, actions are monitored with an grooms a community." Reach Wendy at said focusing on only one Cancer Society to aid cancer electronic device. Midland advised people not to [email protected] . research and help in the fight against cancer. Teams are composed of DemocraStock concert to promote free speech students, faculty and staff, along with local community Winona State University 1960s Woodstock concert as deliberation, key democratic The event is free and open members. To become a team hosts DemocraStock, a concert the culmination of the research ideals, were missing from to the public, but the class captain or to share your promoting free speech and they did for the course. today's social scene. encourages concertgoers to story, e-mail Meghan Mace other democratic ideals, Friday, Yard Series courses, The concert features two bring non-perishable food at memace6164@winona. April 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the dedicated to late history jam bands, Sin the Attic, from items to donate to the Winona edu or Michelle Carnerer at Lake Park bandshell. professor Alex Yard, are Winona, and Piper Club, from Area Food Bank. macamere27 I 5 ®winona..edu. Nine students from professor designed to involve students in Woodville, Wis. For more information, call For more information about Kurt Hohenstein's Democracy timely community issues. The event also features two Kurt Hohenstein at 507-457- Relay for Life, e-mail Ashley: course, part of the Residential The students decided to soapboxes for anyone who has 5411 or e-mail: khohenstein@ Murry at armurry5656® College's Yard course series, organize the concert after they something to say, free hot dogs, winona.edu winona.edu . modeled the concert after the noticed free speech and public and voter registration tables. Wedllesdag, April 10, 2007 —News 3 Stepping into the future: Life after college Sarah Brecht! graduation and determined vendors like Redtail Outfitters "You just have to be willing According to the MnSCU WINONAN that the majority of Winona to set up kayaking and canoe to go to where the jobs are," graduate follow-up report, a State graduates remain in trips for tourists, as well as Pachan said. third of psychology graduates It's that time of year: Minnesota. other events and activities. While Pachan is busy pursue a master's degree or projects, papers, presentations, According to Winona "Basically, I am a liaison packing for life in the tundra, some sort of post-collegiate finals, and for some, just a few State Career Services, the between outfitters and the senior graduate Steve Helseth education after graduation, short weeks until the elusive top employers of Winona company I work for," Pachan is looking for the next stop but mainly in the field of "real world." State graduates include the said. on his journey through higher counseling. On May 4, an estimated 900 Mayo Health Care System, Originally planning to find education. Helseth's professors have students will graduate from the Rochester Public School an apartment and look for A psychology major, talked about the opportunities Winona State University and District, Fastenal, Winona employment in the Twin Cities, Helseth spent the last year available in the psychology then, scatter like graduation State University and Ashley Pachan decided to set out for researching and applying to field and his advisor suggested caps in the wind. Furniture. the horizon instead. masters programs for clinical some excellent masters Some will enter the Winona State senior Jennifer "I saw this as an opportunity psychology. programs, but Helseth paved workforce, some will travel the Pachan is scheduled to graduate I couldn't say no to," she said. As of now, he will be his own way. world, some will head overseas on May 4, but she will not be "I don't know what I'm getting attending Eastern Michigan "A lot of moving on is just to fight for our country, some staying in Winona. She won't myself into, but that's part of University, but hopes to hear figuring out where you want will continue their education even stay in the continental the fun." from Drexel University in to go with what you have," and some will probably live United States. Pachan said only a handful Philadelphia. Helseth said. like bums in their parents' After graduation, Pachan _ of her classmates in her Despite promising careers Vicki Decker, director of basements for the next six is beginning a position as a senior seminar class have jobs as the shooting guard for the career services, feels this months. tour group coordinator for arranged after graduation, and Miami Heat and as a rock star year's graduating class is off to Regardless, Winona State is Aramark Park and Resorts in a portion of those are merely pianist, Helseth hopes to one a great start. about to release more graduates Denali National Park, in what "settling" for jobs that are not day earn his doctorate, have his "In the hour I spent down into the world. she describes as "the middle of necessarily desired or relating own practice and also work in at grad finale, I met at least a The 2005 graduate follow- nowhere" Alaska. to their major. forensic psychology. He wants dozen students who already up report compiled by the Pachan will put both her Pachan feels the biggest to continue conducting research solidified jobs," Decker said. Minnesota State Colleges and public relations major and challenge facing graduating and have the opportunity to Decker said that the job adventure tourism minor to seniors is "knowing what to do testify as an expert witness in Universities tracked the class See GRAD, Page 7 of 2004-2005 one year after use in Alaska, working with next." court cases.

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They met in their respective Grover, who founded the "The thing I really enjoy is rowhead Model United Na- Winona Mayor Jerry Miller committees — security coun- Winona State United Nations not only the opportunity to get tions Conference last week- and Winona State's vice presi- cil, economics and finance, Club 15 years ago, said it was together with students at oth- end, bringing more than 200 dent for academic affairs Sally political and security, social an honor to have this position er universities, but you get to students from 14 universities Johnstone, among others, wel- and humanitarian and environ- and to observe the delegates in wrap your head around global comed the visiting college stu- mental — and introduced stu- action. issues that you don't necessar- ily think about or understand in the U.S. or in Winona," Kazee said. After two full days of hearing, debating and voting on resolutions, the weekend culminated at a banquet Sat- urday evening at the Quality Inn. There, delegates were able to leave their hard work be- hind and learn about the in- ternational body from some- one who knows it firsthand. Kristen Knutson, a Minne- sota native from the Mankato area, is the spokesperson and press secretary of the U.N.'s Office of Humanitarian Af- fairs. She told the group about her role in the U.N. and how she got her start in interna- tional relations as an under- graduate at the University of Minnesota. Seven Winona State stu- dents representing Peru, in- Courtney Pate /WINONAN cluding Jon Heer, Amanda Winona State University international students present flags at the opening ceremony of the United Nations conference Farley, Rotney O'Shea, Thursday night at the East Hall of Kryzsko Commons. College students from many surrounding universities gathered at Mary Nehring, Ryan Flynn, Winona State to discuss current United Nations issues and ideas. Solomon Paul and Holley Schmidlapp, received an hon- across the Midwest together to dents to Winona. dent-written resolutions to be Grover said he was im- orable mention as the best del- simulate countries of the world Global studies professor negotiated upon. pressed by the seriousness and egation. system. Michael Bowler, one of the Resolutions resembled awareness delegates had of In addition, Rotney O'Shea During the four-day event, faculty planners of this year's today's current world setting, world issues. and Ryan Flynn each received the "delegates" worked inten- Model U.N., shared the story such as the crisis in Darfur, Members of Winona State's an honorable mention as secu- sively in committees of the of Chief Wapasha, who led the Iran's nuclear program, HIV/ U.N. Club have participated in rity council delegate and eco- U.N. body, including the elite Dakota tribe before they were AIDS relief and global warm- the Arrowhead conference for nomic and finance delegate, security council and four corn- forced out of the Winona area, ing. 15 years and last hosted it in respectively. mittees of the general assem- then Wapasha's Prairie, by Committee meetings lasted 2001. The 2008 Arrowhead Model bly. white settlers. all day, and while some reso- Beside United Nations club U.N. will be held in St. Cloud As a delegate representing "You're staying in the shad- lutions passed unanimously, members, students taking po- next spring. For more informa- Rwanda, the WINONAN got ow of Sugar Loaf – Wapasha's some were debated extensive- litical science or global studies tion, e-mail the U.N. Club at a first-hand look at the week- cap," Bowler said. "Wapa- ly. courses were encouraged to [email protected]. end's events. sha was known for peace. He Global studies professor participate this year. The event opened Thursday knew he couldn't fight. He Yogesh Grover served as the Ezra Kazee, United Na- Reach Elena at ER- evening with a welcoming cer- knew there was only negotia- secretary-general, the highest tions club president, has par- [email protected] . 6 News - Wednesday, April lit 2007 32 dead after gunman unleashes at Virginia Tech dorm and classrooms Sue Lindsay ammunition, the killer opened old and had a "very serious but any other incident was going to Colo. ASSOCIATED PRESS fire about 7:15 a.m. on the very calm look on his face." occur," he said. Previously, the deadliest fourth floor of West Ambler "Everyone hit the floor at Steger emphasized that campus shooting in U.S. Johnston, a high-rise coed that moment," said Perkins, 20, the university closed off the history was a rampage that took BLACKSBURG, Va. dormitory, then stormed Norris of Yorktown, Va., a sophomore dorm after the first attack and place in 1966 at the University —A gunman massacred 32 Hall, a classroom building a studying mechanical decided to rely on e-mail and of Texas at Austin, where people at Virginia Tech in the half-mile away on the other engineering. "And the shots other electronic means to Charles Whitman climbed the deadliest shooting rampage in side of the 2,600-acre campus. seemed like it lasted forever." spread the word, but said that clock tower and opened fire modern U.S. history Monday, Some of the doors at Norris Erin Sheehan, who was with 11,000 people driving with a rifle from the 28th-floor cutting down his victims in Hall were found chained from also in the German class, told onto campus first thing in the observation deck. He killed 16 two attacks two hours apart the inside, apparently by the the student newspaper, the morning, it was difficult to get people before he was shot to before the university could gunman. Collegiate Times, that was one the word out. death by police. grasp what was happening and Two people died in a dorm of only four of about two dozen He said that before the e-mail Founded in 1872, Virginia warn students. room, and 31 others were people in the class to walk out went out, the university began Tech is nestled in southwestern The bloodbath ended with killed in Norris Hall, including of the room. The rest were dead telephoning resident advisers Virginia, about 160 miles west the gunman committing the gunman, who put a bullet or wounded, she said. in the dorms and sent people to of Richmond. With more than suicide, bringing the death toll in his head. At least 15 people She said the gunman "was knock on doors. Students were 25,000 full-time students, it to 33 and stamping the campus were hurt, some seriously. just a normal-looking kid, warned to stay inside and away has the state's largest full-time in the picturesque Blue Ridge Students jumped from Asian, but he had on a Boy from the windows. student population. Mountains with unspeakable windows in panic. Young Scout-type outfit. He wore a "We can only make decisions It was second time in less tragedy, perhaps forever. people and faculty members tan button-up vest, and this based on the information you than a year that the campus was Investigators gave no motive carried out some of the black vest, maybe it was for had at the time. You don't have closed because of a shooting. for the attack. The gunman's wounded themselves, without ammo or something." hours to reflect on it," Steger Last August, the opening name was not immediately waiting for ambulances to "I saw bullets hit people's said. day of classes was canceled released, and it was not known arrive. Many found themselves bodies," Sheehan said. "There Some students and Laura when an escaped jail inmate if he was a student. trapped behind chained and was blood everywhere." Wedin, a student programs allegedly killed a hospital "Today the university was padlocked doors. SWAT Students said that there manager at Virginia Tech, said guard off campus and fled to the struck with a tragedy that team members with helmets, were no public-address their first notification came in Tech area. A sheriff's deputy we consider of monumental flak jackets and assault rifles announcements after the first an e-mail at 9:26 a.m., more involved in the manhunt was proportions," Virginia Tech swarmed over the campus. A shots. Many said they learned than two hours after the first killed just off campus. President Charles Steger said. student used his cell-phone of the first shooting in an e- shooting. "The university is shocked and camera to record the sound of mail that arrived shortly before The e-mail had few details. indeed horrified." bullets echoing through a stone the gunman struck again. It read: "A shooting But he was also faced with building. "I think the university has incident occurred at difficult questions about the Trey Perkins, who was sitting blood on their hands because West Amber Johnston university's handling of the in a German class in Norris of their lack of action after earlier this morning. emergency and whether it did Hall, told The Washington Post the first incident," said Billy Police are on the scene SEMCAC enough to wain students and that the gunman barged into the Bason, 18, who lives on the and are investigating." protect them after the first room at about 9:50 a.m. and seventh floor of the dorm. The message warned CLINIC burst of gunfire. Some students opened fire for about a minute Steger defended the students to be cautious Confidential, bitterly complained they got and a half, squeezing off 30 university's conduct, saying and contact police about no warning from the university Income-Based Services shots in all. authorities believed that anything suspicious. until an e-mail arrived more Including: The gunman, Perkins said, the shooting at the dorm The massacre Monday than two hours after the first first shot the professor in the was a domestic dispute and took place almost eight shots rang out. • Family Planning head and then fired on the mistakenly thought the gunman years to the day after Wielding two handguns • Pregnancy Tests students. Perkins said the had fled the campus. the Columbine High and carrying multiple clips of gunman was about 19 years "We had no reason to suspect bloodbath near Littleton, • Emergency Contraceptive Pill GRAD continued from Page 4 Men's basketball day (The Morning market is better this year Decker said. "When you're After Pill) Minnesota Governor Tim State of Minnesota. The than it has been in a long done, you are miles ahead of Pawlenty's weekly radio show, proclamation will be • STD Screening time, especially in the fields of the competition." • HIV Testing accounting, computer science Above all, Decker stresses "Good Morning, Minnesota," is presented to Coach Mike and engineering. the importance of using being broadcast live from Fas- Leaf and WSU President Regardless of which field career services and remaining tenal in Winona, Minn., Friday, Judith Ramaley. 76 West 3rd Street a student is entering, Decker optimistic about the future. April 13, from 9-10 a.m. The The Celebration Pa- PO Box 61 strongly suggests that every "Graduation is an show will be broadcast locally rade route begins at Winona, MN 55987 student do some type of field apprehensive time in a person's on KWNO 1230 AM. Broadway and Huff experience, on-the-job training life, but that's natural," Decker As part of the broadcast, streets heading south, or internship. said. "It is all about finding Gov. Pawlenty presents an on- turning east on Mark (507) 452-4307 "Internships give you what is best for you, and then air proclamation declaring Sat- Street and making its a much broader depth of preparing yourself with the (800) 657-5121 urday, April 14, "Winona State way to McCown Gym- knowledge and it makes you tools you need for that fit." so much more marketable," Men's Basketball Day" in the nasium for the rally. Wednesday, April lit 2007 -News 7

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Carl's weight-loss plan: take contro Carl Hunter 1.) Live in the real think for your- 6.) People change...including the power to change the scene, Op/Ed Columnist world, not your mind. self, don't be a you. No one is the same person action, even the people. Don't Don't let yourself get sheep. Do not their entire life. Accept it. watch your life go by, live it. Everyone's making 12-step too attached to possi- rationalize, real- 7.) Be self-aware. Work to 9.) Go with the flow. This weight loss programs so I'm bilities. Stay ground- ize. Don't make understand who you really are. was going to be a 12 step pro- jumping on the train as well. ed to what's actually fake excuses and How do you react in certain sit- gram but the flow stopped at 9. happening. This goes 6 never EVER lie uations? What's your stance on Deal with it. Be selfish. If you for everything from to yourself. different issues? Are your ac- don't enjoy helping others, by chicks/guys to grades. copy Editorresort 4.) Don't stir tions in line with your thoughts all means don't do it. No one 2.) Fear nothing. the pot. Don't and values? Take a'step back wants to be helped by someone Take chances. Fail, make other peo- and look at things from outside who bitches about it or uses essitea often. You should be pie's problems your own perspective. Are you it for leverage. It's all about Manager okay with failure by now. There your own. If it doesn't directly who you want to be or are you satisfaction units. We endure are too many things in the world affect you, shut up. The fewer just pretending? hardship now because in the to excel at all of them. Live and people bitching the better. 8.) Take control. This is future we hope to receive more have fun; don't let fear hold 5.) Don't have unreasonable your life, if your bitching about SU's than if we didn't. Life is a you back. expectations. These set you up something or don't like how it's game, go out and play. 3.) The only judgment that for a biased view. It will either going, take control. Don't like matters is your own. Your lift you unreasonably up, or something? Then do something Reach Carl at CRHunt- friends can influence you, but down. Things will not work out about it. Change the things you [email protected]. there's only one person you are exactly how you want them to. can, accept what you cannot. with 24/7. Take things in, but Go buy a lottery ticket. This is not a movie. You have

4311111:Nfnnagor North Korea full of empty promises Samuel KeaneRudolph But for some reason North listic missile threat. `Though we know we should Op/Ed Columnist Korea feels no obligation to In other words, the world has defeat you, we have not time abide by the unspoken golden given the North Korean gov- to meet you. We will therefore The nature of politics in rule of economics and politics, ernment millions in economic pay you cash to go away.' And many places has always been a and the rest of the world seems aid in the form of fuel, nuclear that is called paying the Dane- quid pro quo arrangement. Do- bent on allowing them to do power assistance, and food. geld; but we've proved it again twin mestic politics in democracies so. In exchange we have received and again, that if once you've everywhere survive on pork- Since 1994, when the U.S. empty promises and concrete paid him the Dane-geld, you ntsigner barrel projects, and aside from first pledged to help North Ko- examples of North Korean dis- never get rid of the Dane." symbolic reform rea build two light- regard for those promises. That was true a thousand bills pushed by water nuclear reac- An analogy would be an ele- years ago when Danish raiders certain American tors, which are less mentary schoolyard bully with were pillaging British coastal politicians, noth- likely to produce a stick, demanding that another villages, and it's true today. ing is ever done. weapons-grade nu- child give him his lunch mon- Perhaps a diplomatic solu- Even in the most clear material, in ex- ey. The other child is bigger, tion to the long-standing North authoritarian gov- change for a promise but not wanting to be inconve- Korean thorn is in order, per- On ernments, rulers to stop its nuclear nienced, he gives the bully his haps not. But it's certainly long attract public sup- weapons program, lunch money anyway, without past time to stop spending good port with displays the world approach so much as making the bribe money on bad promises. of things suppos- to North Korea has conditional on the bully surren- I'm not sure what utter fail- edly done by the benevolent persistently been to offer mate- dering the stick. ure of logic—or shining exam- government for the people. rial aid in exchange for empty Similar patterns of appease- ple of groupthink—produced The opinions of this newspa- This is, perhaps, the way promises. ment have a notorious history. the idea that of paying Dane- per do not reflect those of the politics always has been and At no point has the North Ko- You could ask Neville Cham- geld to the North Koreans, but MnSCU system, Winona State always will be. rean nuclear program ever gone berlain. Rudyard Kipling knew it needs to stop. University, its faculty, staff or As a system of domestic backwards. It has simply... it over a hundred years ago Quid pro quo isn't perfect, tudent body. Any questions or government, it is prone to cor- paused. No facilities have been when he wrote: but it beats quid pro nihilum. comments should be directed ruption and inefficiency, but to the Winonan publication dismantled, and there has been "It is always a temptation to it's still a staple of international board, editors or submitted as no visible progress on reducing a rich and lazy nation to puff Reach Sam at SKean- letters to the editor. politics. North Korea's nuclear and bal- and look important and to say, [email protected] . Kate Weber, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 M., Credit cards: Are they worth the trouble?

Paul Solberg not?" I figured it would be wise ment, I mailed my check to tracted by listening to someone Perhaps switching to online Editor-in-Chief Intern to have a credit card in case I pay off the full amount the on the customer service line ex- bill pay would benefit me. My needed gas late at night, since next day, which was very close plain to me why I received the bank doesn't offer this yet and The pay-at-the-pump machines al- to my limit. A few days after fine and how to avoid one in the I'm not motivated enough to average low people to purchase gas vir- mailing my check I bought gas future. switch banks yet. under- tually any time of the day. and a few other things, thinking After all of this I realized But I'm glad I haven't yet gradu- For the first three months I I was starting back at zero for I would be in the dark about fallen prey to putting off paying ate has kept my charges well beneath my limit for the month. when my balance will reset to my balance and having it come $2,200 my $200 limit and paid off What I didn't know was that zero unless I call the customer back and bite me in the ass. in cred- my balance immediately upon it took it card receiving my statement in the over a debt, mail. week itfrAgt%„4", which After the fourth month I re- for my increases to $5,800 for gradu- alized the flaw of using a credit check ate students, according to Nel- card. I received my statement to pro- lie Mae, a student loan agency. on the 16th of the month, as I cess. So Everyone knows credit always do, and it showed I went while I cards ruin thousands of college over my limit and was charged believed students each year, but many a $30 overcharge fee. I was in my bal- students believe they are an disbelief at first because I al- ance to exception and can handle the ways keep accurate records of be zero, responsibility. My own experi- how much I currently have on I was un- ence illustrates this very men- the card and how close I am to know- tality. my limit. ingly go- After checking over my own ing over Since I had no established A4*, credit, my starting limit was records and calling the custom- my limit

set to $200. The letter I got er service number numerous with v&.Neila4.gbWRaw stated that no interest would be times I finally figured out what each charged for monthly statements had happened. purchase. service line to check on it ev- under $250, so I thought "why After receiving my state- I was able to get the fine re- eryday. e invite readers an Mn- onan staff members to share their Letter to the Editor opinions in these columns Lettersetters to the editor lit* be 400 words or less and received WSU students seeking honors When I referred to the above other Minnesota State Universi- WSU GPA of a 3.25 to be consid- by the Sunday preceding our at graduation website, to bullet #10 it stated: ties. One student was .02 away ered for honors, it was not stated in Wednesday publication dates. in- "To receive honors at graduation, from having the WSU GPA of 3.25 the commencement email nor does clude your full name, major, year Megan K. Pulvermacher a student's WSU grade point aver- and with transfer credits had a 3.28 the Registrar's website clearly in- in school and telephone number Senior age must be a 3.25 or higher." The GPA. According to the guidelines dicate such a policy. Upon receiv- for publication. Letters from fac- Paralegal/Poli Sci Major second line stated the opposite: on the Registrar's Website, "with ing the commencement email, if I ulty members must include full "With few exceptions, grades and transfer credits included", the GPA had been in question whether or name, title or department at d I recently ran into a problem credits attempted in all undergrad- is above the minimum 3.25 needed not I would graduate with honors phone numbenumber. 1 while waiting in the Registrar's uate courses from all institutions for honors. because of transfer credit GPA the Letters from community me Office to speak to someone re- will be included in the computa- Finally, I referred to the Com- email would have cleared that up. hers must include ,full name, ad- garding Honors Graduation. The tion for honors. The only excep- mencement email which was Graduating seniors were informed dress and phone number. We do Registrar's office had informed tions are courses taken at technical sent in March to all graduating that their grades and credits at- not run anonymous letters. me that it was their policy to look colleges which are not accredited seniors. On the second page of tempted in all institutions would The Winonan edits for space first at the Local WSU GPA and if by one of the regional associates this email, conveniently in bold be included for honors. and relevance when necessary. that GPA was not above the 3.25, of schools and colleges, and com- and underlined text found under I believe this to be a very seri- The Winona!: doesn't edit for needed this spring to graduate bined community and technical "Honor Cords" it stated: "Honors ous issue to upcoming graduates spelling, grammar or factual er- Cum Laude, GPA's from transfer college courses which they do not for Spring Commencement are and anyone graduating from WSU rors and we reject ads and letters credits would not be looked at. I consider part of their college trans- calculated with the GPA at the end in the future. Seniors with a GPA to the editor deemed inappropri- have been unable to locate such fer curriculum." The bottom of the of Fall Semester. With few excep- of above a 3.25 have less than ate. All letters should comply wit!, a policy but after referring to the website shows a table of GPA's tions, grades and credits attempted 3 weeks to get the honor cords university policies. Registrar's website and the Com- which will earn honors. In bold in all undergraduate courses from which they deserve according to Letters may be sent via e-mail mencement email, information writing under GPA it stated: "in- all institutions will be included in the Commencement email and to Winonan®WinOna.edu with found showed differently. cluding transfer credits." the computation for honors." Registrar's website. Something "letter to the editor" as the sub- http://www.winona.eduiregis - The students I spoke with had Whether there is a policy which needs to happen to get seniors the ject line. trar/grad.html received transfer credits from states that a student must have a honor cords the deserve. Wedllesdau, April 10, 2007 - OplEd 9

WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007 Winona State walks to raise 2ll ertaiumellt money for healthy hearts

Stephanie Magnuson help us make the it. So, the students are portant to promote the Heart WINONAN progress • with extremely generous Walk on campus? our understand- in their effort to assist I think it raises awareness of Husband and wife Catherine ing of heart dis- in this. For many of heart disease and stroke and it and John Nosek, are not only ease and stroke. them, they have par- also gives students the option professors at Winona State Uni- It also helps pay ents or relatives that to participate in service. I look versity, but advocates and orga- for items that have experienced ei- at fundraising as service to the nizers for an important cause: are available for ther a stroke or heart community. to promote awareness about the public to be disease and so I think What are some health tips heart disease and stroke. able to help with that it does strike a for students at Winona State As members of the American their education chord with many of to get in shape? Heart Association Winona Task and understand- them. One of the biggest ones is to Force, they're helping organize ing of heart dis- Are students of all break up the day and actually the American Heart Associa- ease and stroke. majors involved or schedule some activity. You tion Winona Heart Walk. I think that's a more health majors? don't need aerobic activity to With -a goal of raising real important John Nosek is also reap the benefits. Even moder- $30,000, Winona State and the piece. participating with his ate activity like going on a walk Winona community have their How are you students and he teach- around campus or around the sights set high. getting students es the university stud- lakes is positive. A lot of our Winona's Heart Walk will involved? ies science courses and students are looking at the gym take place on April 21 at East One of the so there are a number but not everyone is in to that Lake Park. Registration begins things that I do of freshmen in a vari- kind of thing. The other piece at 11 a.m. and the walk begins is just ask stu- ety of majors that par- is healthy eating that's one of at 12:15 p.m. dents to come ticipate. What's really the hardest things on campus forward to work awesome is that I have because there are not always Catherine, a nursing profes- Tracey Ebmeyer/WINONAN sor, answered a few questions with me on this found international good choices although I would Professor Catherine Nosek discusses the upcom- about the upcoming walk. but they need an students are extreme- say that Chartwells has done a ing Heart Walk with reporter Stephanie Magnuson What is the goal of the incentive so I at- ly generous in how lot to bring in healthier choices on Monday, April 16, 2007. The Heart Walk is an Heart Walk? tach some points they help participate for students. annual event that brings awareness to the positive One of the major pieces for to it. The inter- in fundraising. It's a For more information on effects of exercising and eating healthy food to the American Heart Association esting thing is financial burden to Winona's Heart Walk contact increase longevity. is fundraisers and the money that students are many of them to study Mia Martin at 507-452-3565 or that is raised goes to research very generous in the United States visit www.heartwalk.kintera. to raise $20,000 for the Heart for heart disease and stroke. It's and I've been re- .wand they take it upon org/winonamn. Walk and there was a total of amazing the amount of dollars ally proud of the students here themselves to participate and $25,000 raised. Winona State they're able to raise and a lot at Winona State. The goal last I'm very impressed by that. teams raised about $16,000 of Reach Stephanie at SEMag- of research has been done to year for Winona in general was Why do you think it is im- [email protected]. AcYAKIN4ENIS VSES Don't be left "down in the dumps" next year! Act now beforde they're gone! All sizes & prices available! Prices reduced, some negotiable! Call today! 507-454-4444 or 507-458-5500 WinonaStudentHousing.com 555 Huff St. (across from Sheehan Hall) A 10 Students compete to become next Winona Idol Craig Fitzsimmons event is that no duets will be WINONAN performed this year, just solos. Dan Glenn, last year's Wi- nona Idol winner, said he didn't Twelve students will show start singing until his freshman off their talents in hope of be- year when he joined Winona coming the next Winona Idol. State University's Concert According to judges' votes Choir, but has been playing and a crowd-noise decibel me- guitar for nine years. ter, the contestant with the most Glenn sang Red Hot Chili talent will win. Pepper's "Under the Bridge" in The winner of the contest the first round, then won it all will receive $100 cash. Second when he sang "Nice 'n Slow" and third place winners will also by Usher. receive prizes, said Ben Brako, Glenn said he wasn't sure President of the Black Cultural how good he was going to be Awareness Association. since he was getting over a si- The contestants were picked nus infection and hadn't pre- after filling out an applica- pared for the contest. tion and auditioning in front of He said he probably won be- BCAA members. cause he was very comfortable Brako said they go through on stage and had the most fun. this process so they know the Glenn cannot participate in contestants will follow the this year's event due to a new rules, such as limiting profan- rule stating that the previous ity. year's winner cannot perform. Ray Mickshaw/AP Photo/Fox _ "We don't want them to Winona Idol is at 6 p.m. on Tony Bennett poses with the nine finalists on Fox's "American Idol" television show in make WSU or our club look Friday, April 20 in Somsen Au- Los Angeles. From left to right are: Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, LaKisha Jones, Jordin bad," he said. ditorium. Sparks, Blake Lewis, Bennett, Chris Richardson, Haley Scarnato, Sanjaya Malakar and Gina Last year the club received Brako said they are compet- Glocksen. Winona State's Black Cultural Awareness Association will be hosting the Winona $600 in donations from local ing with the spring concert this Idol competition at 6 p.m. Friday. businesses, explained. This year, which is why they decided year they are working very The BCAA will also be sell- name. urn. to start early. "Cake fans can go hard to get donations as well, ing t-shirts at the competition "We want to provide alterna- .- "This is our way to get other right from Winona Idol right to he said. for $10, or a ticket and t-shirt tives for students and promote clubs involved and promote the concert," he said. This is the third year of Wi- for $12. diversity," he said. Winona Idol," Brako said. Tickets for Winona Idol nona Idol. "We try and get bet- Brako said this event will The BCAA will also host ka- Reach Craig at CiFitz- are $5 and are available at the ter each year," Brako said. not only be a fundraiser, but a raoke at 1 p.m. during Wednes- door. [email protected]. One change from last year's good way to promote the club's day's club fair near the solari-

Last chance to donate blood Series hosts concert The American Red Cross East Hall. unit of blood can save up to will hold the last blood drive at All types of blood are en- three lives. Winona State for this year form couraged to donate, especially To make an appointment, and music workshop 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 those with type "0" since this call the student senate office at and 24 in Kryzsko Commons' is the "universal donor." One 507-457-5316. The Winona State Uni- While visiting Winona State versity Lyceum Series will University, Nakai leads a dis- sponsor Native American cussion, "A Native View: An flautist, R. Carlos Nakai informal Visit and Reception Volunteers 'Spruce Up Winona' April 20 and 21. with R. Carlos Nakai," from Nakai is the world's pre- 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday in the Spring is finally here, and p.m. and wrap up at 5 p.m. Individual as well as group mier performer on the Na- Baldwin Lounge of Kryzsko there is no better time of year to There will be two shifts: one participation is welcome. tive American flute. Commons. get outside and give back to the from 1 to 3 p.m. and another Last year, 400 of the 550 Originally trained in the On Saturday, Nakai will lead community. from 3 to 5 p.m. participants were from Winona classical trumpet and music a music workshop "Introducing Winona State, along with St. There will be food and soda State University. theory, Nakai was given a Native American Music in the Mary's University and Minne- at the Jaycee Pavilion from 3 to It would be great to have an traditional cedar wood flute Schools" from 10 a.m. to noon sota State College-Southeast 5:30 p.m. for all volunteers. even better turnout this year. as a gift and challenged to in the Performing Arts Center's Technical, will host the second Everyone is encouraged Participants should wear purple see what he could do with it. Choral Rehearsal annual "Spruce Up Winona" to get involved; this is a great to show Winona State pride. Since then, he has performed today. team building activity for clubs with major European and See CONCERT, Page 12 The festivities kick off at 1 and groups of friends. American orchestras. Wpidnesdaii. Anril IR. 2007 - Arts Entertainment 11 'Shakespeare in the Community collaborates to Park' to shake it up celebrate Earth Day 2007 This weekend, the Weno- the sixteenth century. nah Players will be sharing Classic Shakespeare lov- The Winona State communi- ing our Children from Nature rity of natural resources for fu- their talents with the Winona ers won't be disappointed ei- ty is coming together this week- Deficit Disorder" will discuss ture generations. community in the 18th annual ther. Excerpts from "Twelfth end to celebrate Earth. his book at 7 p.m. on Thursday These groups are also com- "Shakespeare in the Park." Night," "Taming ofthe Shrew," According to the Winona in Somsen Auditorium. peting for cash prizes. The team The University's the- "Othello," "As You Like It" Earth Day Web site, "Each Beginning on Thursday, from with the best project will win atre club has been preparing and "The Tempest" will all be year, hundreds of people attend 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Winona State a $300 prize, $200 for second scenes from many of William directed and performed by the the Annual Earth Day events students are asked to unplug ap- place and $100 for third. Each Shakespeare's plays as well as Winona State students. to enjoy speakers, exhibitors, pliance, phone and laptop char- of the groups is also participat- Shakespearean spoofs and par- "Shakespeare in the Park is educators, entertainment, and gers to determine how much ing in the procession. odies to present at 3 p.m. this a fun and laid-back way to ex- the beautiful Procession of the energy is saved in one night. Olakowski explained that all Saturday and Sunday April 21- pose students the community Species." The main .Earth Day Cel- of the people participating in 22 at the Lake Park band shell. to Elizabethan theatre," said From Thursday to Saturday ebration will take place from 10 the parade dress up as animals, Admission is free and open to Meggan Massie, the Wenonah there will be activities for adults a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 in the plants, insects or any other part the public. Players production coordina- and children to participate in to Winona State University court- of our world that could be con- Sophomore theatre majors tor and organizer of the event. show their love for the planet. yard. nected to Earth Day. Eileen Moeller and Caitlin "We have stuff for the most The film "A Life Among In the event of inclem- "We travel throtigh the Wi- Puckett collaborated to create experienced Shakespeare fan Whales," which looks at Dr. ent weather the events will nona State campus and into the "Shamlet," their own rendition as well as for bard virgins," Roger Payne's work as Ocean be moved indoors to Kryzsko surrounding neighborhoods. of alternate "Hamlet" endings said Massie. "And it is the Alliance founder and president commons and the Smaug So- St. Mary's has a tribal band all of which will be performed perfect place for an afternoon and issues that whales face in larium stage. that will provide music through- this year. The spoof includes picnic." today's world, will be shown Laura Olakowski is in the out the procession," Olakowski an incredibly abridged ver- In case of inclement weath- at 6 p.m. on Thursday in the recreational programming class said. sion, a mega-super-happy er, the performances will move Science Lab auditorium, room that organized the celebration's Several other activities for version, a Star-Wars ending to the Performing Arts Center 120. final and most popular event, Earth Day are organized by and several others. The spoof main stage theatre. During this week in particu- the procession of the species. various campus and community is narrated by a masked actor For more information, con- lar students and community Several different student groups. playing. Richard Burbage, one tact Meggan Massie at MM- members are urged to limit their clubs and groups have signed For more information on Wi- - of the most famous actors of [email protected] . negative impact on the Earth. up to submit a project illustrat- nona Earth Day, visit the Web Richard Louv, author of ing a theme of sustainability, site at www.winona earthday. "Last Child of the Woods; Say- which is maintaining the integ- org.

Concert Continued from Page 11 room, room 159. cert performance at 7:30 p.m. There is a limited number of This workshop will be geared on the Performing Arts Center tickets left. primarily to elementary school Mainstage. For ticket information, call music teachers. The Winona Symphony Or- Hardt's Music at 507-452- Both events are free and chestra will feature Nakai dur- 2712. open to the public. For a $15 ing the second half of its per- For additional information fee, .2 CEU is available during formance. about Nakai's visit call Greg Saturday's workshop. Concert tickets cost $15 for Neidhart at 507-457-2842. Saturday evening, Nakai's adults and $5 for students and visit will conclude with a con- are available at the door. Winona State presents Latin American music concert The Winona State Universi- "South Street," has traveled portunity to experience a taste ty Residential College Interna- nationwide and internationally, of musical culture from around tional Music Series will present has been featured on a variety the world. "Calle Sur: Music of Latin and of TV shows, and has provided For more information, call South America" at 7 p.m. on the film score for three docu- Cathy Schmidt at 507-457- Thursday in Winona State Uni- mentaries. 5256. versity's Tau. Center Rotunda. The 10th annual Internation- Calle Sur, Spanish for al Music Series provides an op- 12 Arts g Entertainment Wednesdan. Anvil 18.207 Roberts:'Grindhouse'fills theater will 'full bellied chuckles' nostalgic dreams for horror gether, and the script was excel- car. He meets them, he greets with appetites for uncompro- movies and lame intermission lent, littered with deliberately them and the he runs into them mised vengeance. jingles with dancing hotdogs. dumb lines and lame girl-left- head on at 200 miles per hour. After his first violent en- Robert Rodriguez and Quentin guy,-but-guy-wants-girl-back "Deathproof' opens by set- counter with them, he thinks Tarantino are such men. dialogue. ting the scene with a group that they're dead, but as he'll "Planet Terror," directed by The intermission, which I of four girls who are out for a soon find out, they've stolen Rodriguez, is a wonderful addi- regretfully used to go refill my night on the town. his title and will be testing him tion to the entourage of laugh- water and use the facilities, was Jungle Julia, a local DJ, to live up to his "Deathproof' able zombie horror flicks. awesome from what I saw at mentions on-air that her friend name. When an esteemed biochem- the start and where I came in on is in from out of town, and that These were both really fun ical engineer decides to try his the end. her friend will give the first guy movies, and the relaxed nature hand at being an under-the-ta- The two movie previews I to buy her a drink and recite a of the crowd made it a great ex- ble businessman, he finds out remember were for "Werewolf certain poem a lap dance. perience. that the best deal is not always Women of the Nazi S.S." and Mike happens to be that I really do miss the old drive- the safest. "Thanksgiving." The other pre- lucky guy, and after everyone in theaters and double feature When a deal goes bad, the views were arguably as funny has said their goodbyes, Mike movies and this was a great scientist shoots several can- as the actual movies from what decides to take a young lady throwback to a bygone era. isters of DC-2, a dangerous other people told me after the home who needed a ride. Artificial burn marks on the chemical that causes people to show. Little does she know that she film and "missing reels" added become flesh-eating zombies. Although "Planet Terror" is in for the ride of her (soon to to the nostalgic feeling that it "Planet Terror" follows a was hilarious to the end, it did be cut very short) life. intended. small band of misfits, each of finish on a bit of a down note, Mike follows Julia's car, If you're looking to laugh, be them developed and unique which is why I'm very glad that passes them, and whips it slightly grossed out, and maybe characters, and documents their "Deathproof' was the second around. a little bit scared, "Grindhouse" fight for survival against both feature. He clicks off his lights and will not let you down. the zombie hordes. It started out dark, gritty and shoves the two tons of steel into Definitely not the best mov- This is a laugh fest. The the- depressing in a nobody-is-go- gear and races toward the girls ies every created, but they Jonathan Roberts ater was filled with full-bellied ing-to-survive kind of way, but head on. weren't meant to be. Rated `R' WINONAN chuckles and heart laughter. it will turn your frown upside A second before impact, for almost every reason imag- You'd swear Santa Claus was down by the time the credits Mike throws on the lights, just inable, I would never take my Ahh the good ol days: dou- there. roll. for effect, as he crushes the la- little sister ever. ble features at the downtown From the exaggerated blood Kurt Russell stars as Stunt- dies' car sending them to the But, if you and some friends or drive-in theater for $3 and splatters, to the eccentric ac- man Mike, a retired stuntman morgue and himself to the hos- want to have a good laugh sneaking friends in the trunk tion scenes, and especially the who has managed to keep pital. and have three hours to spare, under blankets and lawn chairs. totally random crap that always around his old stunt car that he After he recovers from the "Grindhouse" is the double fea- Where has the time gone? seems to happen at the wrong says is "deathproof." physical ailments of the crash, ture that was made for you. Luckily there are others time, this was a beautiful 'IV Stuntman Mike has a dark he carefully selects his next among us (with much bigger movie. side. For whatever twisted rea- pack of young female prey. Reach Jonathan at JPRob- budgets) that share the same The plot was solid, in that it son, he likes to stalk and kill Too bad for him, these girls [email protected] . kept the action scenes tied to- beautiful young girls with his happen to be tough as nails ! 1 l f Career Services hosts interviews Career Services tives present mortgage loan op- Career Services will host VS 0 Nt" r 9 0043 ov1/4,17 will host Country- tions to customers. CitiFinancial Thursday for stu- S tttWt wide Home Loan For more information visit dent interviews. and Tailor Made the Web site at www.country- CitiFinancial seeks a senior %.4.- 04" t vP41 CvkA wort-, tot 04-t Products, Inc., to- wide.com. branch account executive for day. Tailor Made Products, Inc., Rochester, Minn. 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different from a family sharing goals). The Atlanta Braves, team. While I like the thought, a package)... Pony up for the meanwhile, use a siren and jam and suspect heir Jordan was Scott Swanson $20 a month premium package. out to the "Jump On It" song. I on the Warriors recruiting ra- Chandler MacLean Sports Editor It includes MLB TV MOSAIC love 'em both. Now if only the dar, all the latest I've seen and Sports Reporter which allows you to watch up Twins would adopt a similar heard says he's set to sign with Eds. Note: Sports reporter to six games at once and comes home run celebration. It's been Valparaiso University (Ind.). playing well, give me the Pis- Chandler MacLean and sports with better video quality. awhile since I've made it up Regardless, with college bas- tons over the Heat. Finally, I'll editor Scott Swanson recorded Scott: Chandler, you don't to the Homer Dome, but last I ketball's early signing period take Spurs over Pistons in six. a running sports conversation. need to tell me this. In fact, I'm remember they played the Star already underway, expect the What about you, Chandler? Chandler: I've probably pretty sure I was the one that in- Wars theme for every Twinkies purple powerhouse to announce Chandler: You're right, the watched 20-25 Major League troduced you to the tremendous home run. Pretty lame com- at least a few incoming recruits NBA is dead to me. The 82- Baseball games (not including invention that is MLB TV. Let pared to fog horns and "Jump in the next couple weeks. game season is WAY too long, the Twins) through the first few us remind our loyal readers that On It" if you ask me. Scott: The thought of Mrs the 16-team playoff is even weeks of the season: I've never you are a first-year subscriber Scott: The Giants have a son playing at Winona State more drawn out, every team watched so many so early, but while I have been a customer for splash home run counter, which was quite exciting. Speaking eliminated from playoff con- I've also never enjoyed watch- years. How else would I know keeps track of every Giants' of basketball, C-Mac, I know tention is benching stars and ing the sport as much as I have the stats of Adam Kennedy off home run that is hit into Mc- you're bored of the NBA lately, tanking games for a higher lot- this season. All of which brings the top of my head? Or more Covey Cove. Of course, about but the playoffs have me excit- tery pick, horrible team defense me to MLB TV, the best money importantly, how else would I 90 percent of those have been ed. I want your predictions. As everywhere, everyone thinks I've ever spent. be able to watch all the games hit by none other than Barry for myself, give me the Spurs they're underpaid and the Tim- Here's how it works. For $15 of my favorite sports franchise, Lamar Bonds. . out of the west. Tim Duncan berwolves (my team) are hope- to $20 a month, you can watch the San Francisco Giants? might be the most underrated less. As for a prediction, Suns every out-of-market MLB game Chandler: The Toronto Chandler: One especially athlete today. If it came down over Heat (as I said at midsea- live on your computer. Blue Jays blast a fog horn hot rumor floating around town to it, there's no other big man son). Wake me when the con- Suggestions: Split your pass- when they hit home runs at had Jeffrey Jordan (Michael in the game I'd rather have on ference championships start. word with a friend or friends (no their home park (the same way Jordan's son) signing with the my team. The East is pretty un- NHL hockey teams celebrate Winona State men's basketball predictable, but with Webber Get to know the Warriors: Women's golfer Morgan Proshek Eds. note: This week, the ers. My dad has always been weird. ing. You have to have a good Winonan's Chandler MacLean there to help me and my brother WINONAN: Why's that? time out there or else you get met with reigning Northern has always been there to push Proshek: Well, whenever bored. Sun Intercollegiate Confer- me that extra step when my dad we see each other on the golf WINONAN: What are some ence golfer of the year, Morgan won't tell me to. I've always course, I'm always doing some of your favorite courses? Proshek. had a little pressure from them. dance, or some hand motions, Proshek: I have a really WINONAN: How did you It's nice to have that extra little or something to get their mind bad memory when it comes to get into golf? How old were kick to keep me going. more relaxed. Sometimes courses, so I don't really know. you? (Eds. Note: Proshek's broth- they're just way too focused I enjoy all the courses. Every Proshek: It started with my er, Nathan Proshek, 25, golfed Proshek and put too much pressure on one is a different challenge. family. My dad's a big golfer, collegiately at St. Johns, Minn., themselves. So I just try to take We were out in California and Since high school, I've been so I've been playing since I was and placed second in the 2002 it of Like at this last tourna- one of the courses we played competing more with my dad about two. We lived on a golf NCAA Division III men's Cham- ment, every time I saw people I was really famous. Of course I and I've actually started to beat course, so I've always been out pionship) was doing something. don't remember the name, but him in college. I guess my next there doing whatever. Mainly WINONAN: Was there a WINONAN: That's not nor- it was just gorgeous, overlook- goal would be to go after my driving around on the cart. lot of competition between you mal for golf. ing mountains and houses. brother. I have beaten him on Coming from and your brother? Do you think Proshek: No it's not. But WINONAN: Did you do WINONAN: nine, but not the full 18. a family of golfers, who was that helped you? I'm not screaming or anything your dances? WINONAN: How do you Proshek: I think it did. I was like that, I'm just doing some Proshek: Oh yeah, I do your toughest coach? think your teammates would always trying to compete with motions. The other golfers I'm them all the time. Otherwise it Proshek: I would say it's describe you? him, especially in golf. He just golfing with know me, too, and wouldn't be a great round. between my brother and dad. Proshek: Umm...pretty smoked me, he's really good. they'll just look at me, laugh- They're both really good golf- funny. (laughs) Weird. 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Warriors return to action, stay unbeaten in NSIC Adam Stanek Winona State led 7-0 after Freshman second baseman id effort was WINONAN two innings and never looked Ronnie Olson continued his hot third baseman back. season as he went 4-for-4 with Dru Mickel- The Winona State Universi- Crookston scored four runs three runs and two RBIs. son, batting ty baseball team kept its unde- in the bottom of the sixth to cut "He's been coming up big 3-for-4 and an feated conference record intact the Winona State lead to five. in RBI situations," Poock said. RBI. last weekend after sweeping Winona State answered with "When he gets guys in scoring Justin Kun- the University of Minnesota- two runs in the top of the sev- position, he seems to bat bet- ferman (4-0) Crookston in two double-head- enth to make the score 11-4. ter." kept his unde- ers. Barrone went 3-for-5 with Olson batted 8-for-13 (.615) feated streak Winona State (18-7) had dif- three runs, four RBIs and two with five runs, a home run, and going from the ficulties getting onto the field in home runs. seven RBIs on the weekend. mound. the past two weeks due to in- Getting it done on the mound Sophomore right fielder Kunfer- clement weather. for the Warriors was Bryan Brett Maxwell also put together man gave up It was the first time the War- Ruff, picking up the win. a strong showing with a 2-for-2 three hits and riors played a Northern Sun In- In only three innings of work, batting effort with two runs and one run while tercollegiate Conference oppo- Ruff (4-0) gave up two hits and five RBIs. striking out nent since facing Bemidji State struck out six batters. From the mound, Don Erdall five batters in on April 2, giving Winona State Ruff (3-1) got the win for the War- 14 at-bats. 12 days between games. leads riors, giving up two runs on The War- "We needed to have those t h e two hits with seven strikeouts riors corn- Doug SuncliuJWINONAlq games," Winona State baseball NSIC in three innings of work. pleted the four Winona State's Bryan Ruff delivers a pitch coach Kyle Poock said. "We with Winona State went right game sweep in a game earlier this season. The junior haven't been able to practice a 0.92 back to work the next day in the of Crookston right-hander is 4-0 and leads the league with like we should either." ERA. first game of the double-header, with a 13-0 a 0.92 ERA. T h e picking up an 11-2 win. shutout. The Warriors had 10 consec- 2-for-2 and scored two runs. second Winona State put together a It was only Winona State's utive games postponed in that Matt Rubin (1-1) picked up game 17-for-35 (.486) batting effort second shutout of the season. time period. Barrone his first win of the season from of the in the contest. Winona State scored 10 of In Saturday's first double- the mound. double- The Warriors picked up four its 13 runs in the last three in- header game, the Warriors (18- In three innings of work, header was a slugfest for the early runs in the top of the sec- nings. 7) trounced UM-Crookston (0- Rubin pitched a no-hitter while Warriors as they smashed ond to take a 4-0 lead. In the top of the fifth, it was 22) 11-4. striking out four batters. Crookston 22-2. After giving up a run in the Barrone starting the 10-run Senior catcher Ben Barrone Winona State pitching gave The Warriors recorded 21 third inning, the Warriors recov- stretch as he knocked out a got the Warriors off to a hot up only one hit in the game. hits, 20 RBIs, and batted .512 ered in the fifth as they knocked home run in the first at-bat of start as he hit a two-run home Winona State played two for the game. in four more runs, two coming the inning. run in the top of the first to give non-conference road games Again, the Warriors scored off a Kyle Collins home run Mike Wendland followed them a 2-0 lead. against Minnesota State- big in the top of the first, tally- making the score 8-1. that up with a triple in the very The Warriors put up four Mankato (26-4) Tuesday after ing seven runs. Winona State added three next at-bat. runs in the top of the first to this edition of the Winonan Two of the seven runs came more in the top of the seventh, Wendland's bat led the way hold a 4-0 lead. went to print. off of a Sam Henriksen home with two coming off an Olson for the Warriors as he went 3- Barrone followed that in the Next up for the Warriors is run. home run. Olson finished 3-for- for-4 with three runs. second with another homer that a double-header today against Winona State built a 16-2 4 with two RBIs, two runs and The Warriors also got a good knocked in two more runs dur- conference contender Wayne lead by the end of the fourth in- a home run. look of pinch hitter Mike Bra- ing the three-run half inning. State College (25-10). ning. Also putting together a sol- bender as he came in and batted

Kins 9 sets sets school record as Warriors hqetbackon o the track Adam an Mason Rebarchek. "Overall, it Nikki Lonning finished sec- State some runners that have made WINONAN was a very successful meet." ond to King with a toss of 166 with a time of 4:02.25. some significant improvements The Warriors finished with feet, nine inches and nationally The 4x100-meter relay team already this season. Two weeks without a meet. three national qualifying marks qualified as well. finished second and earned the One runner that Rebarchek That's what the Winona in the event. Bria Magnuson also quali- third-best mark in school his- felt made major strides as a — State University outdoor track Emily King broke the Wi- fied with a mark of 12 feet and tory. freshman is Kelly Milkent. team faced, but got back on its nona State record and quali- a second-place finish in the Junior sprinter Jessica Milkent moved down from feet in the Blugold Open in Eau fied for the Division II Outdoor pole vault. Devine continued her strong the 400-meter dash to the 100 Claire last weekend. Championships with a throw The 4x400-meter relay team season, finishing in second- and 200-meter dash. "It was good to get back out of 184 feet, nine inches in the placed third and finished just a place with a time of 15.10. She managed to finish sev- there," said Winona State coach hammer throw. half-second short of breaking Rebarchek felt there were enth in the 200-meter dash. 16 Sports — Wednesday, April 10, 2007 at No. 3 doubles. Men split Winona State followed the loss Proshek wins NSIC in Mankato on Sunday with another loss, 8- golfer of the year Women's tennis wins 1 at the hands of two and loses two Mankato. From wire reports It was the first time this de- The Warriors cade that Southwest Minnesota Scott Swanson lone win came from I YANKTON, S.D. —Morgan State didn't win the NSIC. WINONAN Michele Bailey and Proshek was named the North- The first two rounds of the Megan Hertz at ern Sun tournament were played last With one week left on its No. 1 doubles. Inter- October, with the final two be- regular season schedule, the On Monday, the colle- ing played last weekend. Winona State University men's Warriors capped g ia t e Coming into last weekend's tennis team traveled to Mankato off the week with Confer- second part of the tournament, for a pair of matches, winning a 6-3 win at South- ence Winona State sat in first place one and losing the other. west Minnesota golfer with 657, two strokes ahead of The Warriors fell to Truman State. of the Upper Iowa. State 9-0 before defeating Min- Peltier and year af- But Upper Iowa shot a tour- nesota State-Mankato 5-4 on Zinter again won Proshek ter med- nament-best 313 in the third the next day. at No. 3 doubles aling in round to vault into the lead. In "We were pretty happy with (8-4), while Laura the NSIC Championship at the the fourth round, Upper Iowa our weekend in Mankato," Wi- Hobert and Maggie par-72 Fox Run Golf Course. shot 318 to Winona State's 319, nona State No. 5 singles player Lindquist teamed Proshek finished with a four- helping the Peacocks hold on. Kevin Malecha said. "It was a for a 8-4 win at No. round total of 304. As for Proshek, the senior close match against Mankato, 2 doubles. As a team, the Warriors saved her best for last. In the fi- but a good win against one of Clinching sin- finished in second place with nal round, she shot an even-par our conference opponents. gles wins for the 1,293 strokes, just three strokes 72. It was her best round of the "I think we all wish we could Warriors were Bai- behind champion Upper Iowa. tournament, dating back to the have played a little tougher ley at No. 1 (6-2, Winona State's Nikki Wilson first two rounds last October. 6-3), Hobert at No. against Truman State, but over- Doug Sundin/WINONAN finished tied for fifth place with Proshek placed fourth in the all it was a good weekend." Winona State's Mary Hesterman hits 2 (6-1, 6-3), Pel- a 315 while teammate Megan NSIC Championship last year, In the win over Mankato, a volley during the women's tennis tier at No. 5 (6-0, Placko took tenth with a 326. before taking first this year. Winona State (12-9) swept the team's 9-0 win over Bemidji State. 6-7, 10-7) and top three singles positions and Mary Hester- took No. 6 singles and No. 1 legiate Conference foe Bemidji man at No. 6 doubles to clinch the victory. State. (6-2, 6-2). Kyle Savelkoul won 6-2, 6-1 On. Saturday, the Warriors fell The wins over South- at No. 1, Aaron Lentz won 6-1, to Truman State 7-2. Notching west Minnesota State and 6-4 at No. 2, Ryan Zilka won 6- the lone wins for Winona State Bemidji State kept the War- 4, 2-6, 10-8 at No. 3 and Scott were Holly Peltier, who picked riors (7-15, 6-0) unbeaten ROOMMATE WANTED Hessian won 6-3, 6-7, 11-9 at up a 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 win at No. in the NSIC heading into No. 6 singles. 5 singles and then teamed with this weekend's conference Cigarette is looking for a>llege student to share spa- Savelkoul and Zilka then Courtney Zinter for an 8-1 win championship. cious apatment. Over time I'm sure well become, inseparable, liVing tOgethii-S, 1 in ignorant bliss. Must teamed at No. 1 doubles for sign long-term lease, but a resourceful person liKe an 8-3 victory. you should be able to get out of irykstien you gradatue. It was the second time this It's all in the And don't worry about those 30 pages o fine punt. season Winona State defeated the Mavericks, having beat i ONWNVASONVMett.,*77...N,C, <,%•XONWXY,..,...... C.....• them 8-1 on March 30 in Wi- nona. This weekend, the War- riors will head to St. Cloud Knock, Knock!! It's Erberts and Gerberts at the door. And we're for the North Central Confer- brining as many subs or clubs that you want, 1..,71..,101. You name ence meet. it, we deliver it - even late. Consider it a labor of love! Erberts & Gerberts. Delivering Delicious to your door, desk, or dorm room. On the women's side, the Warriors finished a busy week winning two and losing two. Winona State started the week at home with a 9-0 win Always in great taste. 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Matt Huss 10 runs and going 5-for-30 with who got even hotter at the plate their con- WINONAN runners in scoring position, since moving behind lead-off ference op- Jones moved sophomore Terra hitter Lindsay Rosicky and in ponents 40- As far as regular season Halron front of sluggers like Halron, 16, while games are concerned, it doesn't from Hanson and Rosenow. the pitching get any bigger than this. the sec- The sophomore second base- staff surren- The Winona State Univer- ond to man continued a 13-game hit- dered just sity softball team tore through the third ting streak in which she batted 12 earned the first leg of its conference spot .513 (19-for-37) before it ended runs and schedule and will host North- in the in the first game of a double- struck out ern Sun Intercollegiate Confer- lineup. header sweep of Concordia-St. 39 over 45 ence rival and fellow unbeaten Junior Paul on Friday. Over her last innings. Chelsea 21 games, Wilhelm is hitting a Howev- Southwest Minnesota State Wilhelm University in a double-header Rose- white-hot .421 (24-for-57) with er, the Mus- that could potentially decide n o w 16 RBIs and 14 runs. tangs have the league champion Thursday. moved from the third to the fifth On the other hand, Halron been even The Mustangs and the War- spot behind sophomore Katie struggled to adapt to her new hotter. riors have alternated regular Hanson, and Amanda Wilhlem role in the 3-hole, going 2-for-22 In a five- season conference titles since was promoted from the ninth to in Winona State's seven-game game sweep Winona State took the crown the second spot. sweep of NSIC opponents. of league in 2003. The Warriors finished The move paid quick divi- However, in the Warriors' last opponents, second to undefeated SMSU dends. • three games wins against SMSU bat- last season, with both of their After recording just seven North Dakota and Missouri ted .364 conference losses coming in a home runs in 26 games up Western, and a loss against St. and boasted double-header sweep at Mar- to that point, the Warriors Cloud State — Halron went 8- a scoring Doug Sundin/WINONAN shall. matched that number in their for-11 with seven RBIs. margin of Winona State shortstop Karyn Koehnle fields a Luckily for Winona State, next nine contests. Through the "Terra had gone kind of quiet 40-4. Their grounder in a game last week. The junior went 5-for-12 with five RBIs over the weekend. however, history is on the War- first 26 games the Warriors had for a little bit, but she just tore pitchers surrendered riors' side. Since 2003, the recorded only 53 hits in 212 at- the cover off the ball this week- and a rare save over four games just 16 hits and one earned run home team (and the eventual tempts with runners in scoring e n d , " last week. Jones while striking out 42 in 31 in- champion) swept double-head- position (.250). In 14 games The experienced senior ver- said. nings. ers against the other each year. since the change, the Warriors sus the upstart sophomore. The Amanda Johnson, the pre- But the Warriors have more have nearly matched that num- "But the defending champs versus the fact that season pitcher of the year, was than just history on their side ber as well — collecting 39 hits No. 1 contenders. A conference 3-0 in that span with 33 strike- going into the crucial mid- in 145 attempts (.269). we've title likely hanging in the bal- turned outs. The sophomore right- season matchup. They're also "We were doing a lot of ance. All will be decided in two this hander appears to be well on riding the momentum of a searching early, but I knew we softball games on a football thing her way to taking home the seven-game sweep of confer- had to find a solid lineup to go field tomorrow afternoon. around regular season honor, as her 14 ence opponents and a stretch with so people would stop look- Stannis While Jones refused to look ing over their shoulders and just a n d wins, 0.92 ERA and 164 strike- in which they've won 11 of 14 ahead, he couldn't deny the have outs all lead the league. games since coach Greg Jones get comfortable," Jones said. "I importance of the mid-April been winning games is because Johnson will likely go head- tweaked the batting order two think we're going to stick with showdown. this one — it's really been ef- we've been getting offense to-head with Winona State's weeks ago. "Oh, it's huge," Jones said. throughout the order." ace, Jenny Stannis, who was After a stretch in which the fective for us." "We're both sitting undefeated The positive is best exem- As a team, the Warriors hit named the NSIC pitcher of the Warriors dropped two of four atop the conference again, so plified in the play of Wilhelm, a sizzling .304 and outscored week after earning two wins while combining to score just obviously it's going to be big." 18 Sports - Itedllesdat April 10, 2007 ,g,gfgMgqljpnPeS410:5Mig,

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