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CEMETERY, PAGE 2 JOE HAGER, PAGE 5 WOMEN’S HOCKEY, PAGE 6 Foster Cemetery part Columnist suggests drastic Falcons persevere of St. Croix Valley for changes needed to improve through penalties, over 100 years River Falls bring record to 2-0 TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS NovemberS 14, 2008 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 95, Issue 9 Restructure causes Remembering the fallen, shifts in University honoring the courageous communicationsKen Weigend kenneth.w [email protected] The UW-River Falls Office of Public Affairs and the Publications Office will merge to become the Office of University Communications on Nov. 24 as a result of an insti- tutional restructure. The shift comes in response to the resig- nation of the University’s Director of Public Affairs, Mark Kinders. Kinders, whose last day is slated as Nov. 18, will leave UWRF after 23 years of employment. He has accepted the position of vice president for university relations at Northeastern State University, the same institution former Chancellor Don Betz moved to. “This is a tremendous opportunity,” Kinders said. “It was too good to pass up. I have the opportunity to work with Betz again, which will be fun. The job brings with it a whole new set of challenges, of opportunities.” Kinders’ current responsibilities will be split up between several different parties. Emerging from the reorganization is the position of public information officer, a new title created on campus to handle internal and external public relations cover- age for UWRF. This new job will go to Kevin Harter, currently employed as the head reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press Wisconsin Bureau. Harter has been covering the state, focus- ing primarily on western Wisconsin, for nearly a decade. As a result, he has been in close contact with UWRF for several years. “The vast majority of [UWRF] faculty at least know of him,” Kinders said. “Kevin knows the campus upside down. He brings a tremendous amount of practical knowledge.” Harter said he first became aware of Kinders’ plans to resign in late September or early October. He heard that Kinders was a finalist in consideration for the VP job at Northeastern and became interested in assuming the vacated role. Harter is no stranger to academic institutions; he holds a degree in second- ary education. Sally King/Student Voice A group of local veterans share a moment of silence to remember those who have served the United States and continue to serve today. The Veterans Day ceremony took place Tuesday at 11 a.m. outside of North Hall. See University communications page 3 Approximately 300 students attending UW-River Falls are veterans.

WRFW to celebrate 40 years on the air UWRF TV to transition Nathan Sparks “I probably shouldn’t say this,” Murray [email protected] said. “But if we knew what we were get- to digital next summer ting into, this radio station probably do, whereas the new system is The UW-River Falls radio station Blake Gandrud would have never happened.” computer-driven,” Anders WRFW is planning an anniversary ban- blake.g [email protected] Robinson went to E.H. Kleinpell, the said. “We don’t need to have a quet Saturday, Nov. 22 to celebrate its 40 college chancellor at the time, and man- The contract for the UW- bigger room to have 1,000 historic years of broadcasting. The event aged to secure a $7,500 grant to establish River Falls cable service channels compared to 200 will take place in the Riverview WRFW. Around 1966, he and Murray provider will be expiring this channels.” Ballroom of the University Center. formed the original station in a series of summer and Student Affairs is Initially, digital television is The banquet is primarily being held for storage spaces in the basement of North taking the opportunity to expected to expand the cur- UWRF alumni who contributed to the Hall. Also contributing was Mike make the transition to digital rent lineup of 37 channels to station, Journalism Professor Sandy Ellis Norman, a student who went on to television. 50 channels. said. Faculty and students with current become chair of the journalism depart- The current contract with The channels were chosen involvement or interest in WRFW can ment and retired in 2003, after 30 years the old cable provider is end- based on a survey of resi- also attend. with the University. ing and will be replaced by a dence hall students earlier this WRFW Chief Engineer Al Murray, Murray’s work on the station was inter- digital provider. year; anything with more than who helped found the station in 1968, rupted when he was drafted to the Navy Jason Winget, FredNet 100 votes was requested, had much to tell about its history. during the Vietnam War. He served as a information technology man- Winget said. However, the Murray said he had been interested in radioman on a repair ship, the U.S.S. ager, said that he does not lineup is not concrete until a broadcasting since the late 1950s. He Tidewater, where he gathered much of know if it will be more expen- digital provider is chosen. first went to UW-Madison, but later his experience. Murray was taken off sive or less expensive than the “Potentially, the system transferred to UWRF and soon wanted to active duty when the Tidewater was old cable provider, but the could go on to 2,000 chan- start a HAM radio station here. He decommissioned in 1971. He returned to University is currently seek- nels; it’s basically a limitless attempted this in a small room next door UWRF as the chief engineer for WRFW, ing the lowest bidder. system,” Winget said. “It’s to a math professor, but it did not last a position he has held ever since. The hardware for digital tel- just a question of how much long. In the mid-70s, the station was given evision is sleeker, takes up your network can handle and Then Murray met Lorin Robinson, who better technology and relocated to the much less space and can be how much we can afford.” worked in the journalism department at third floor of North Hall. Murray said the expanded without adding Two additional services that the time. They put their heads together Sally King/Student Voice station’s technology is better and more additional hardware. Winget said were requested and started planning for a more WRFW radio show host and UWRF reliable now, but that good preparation “The current design is very are pay-per-view events and advanced radio station around 1966. student Ella Schwartz talks to and lots of backup equipment have also tough to expand because it video-on-demand movies. According to Murray, they did not know actually takes floor space to listeners live on her radio show just how much work it would involve. Wednesday at 8 p.m. in North Hall. See WRFW page 3 See Digital TV page 3 UW-River Falls offers new tutoring assistance opportunity Lindsey Rykal “It’s an open study room, so any- the entire time or they can leave physics, writing and students who students free writing assistance [email protected] body who needs help in any subject whenever they want. speak English as a second language. from trained tutors. It is accessible can come,” Brittany Busby, pre- “The tutors can help with any sub- When a student signs up for a Monday through Thursday, from 8 The UW-River Falls Academic major advisor and tutoring coordi- ject and if there is not a tutor for the study group, the Academic Success a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, from 8 Success Center began a new pro- nator, said. “It began when a subject we will recruit someone,” Center will try to place them with a.m. to 2 p.m. gram, the Falcon Study [UWRF] basketball coach requested Busby said. people in the same class that they “Students do not need an appoint- Extravaganza, this semester where it.” In addition to the Falcon Study are requesting help in, Ricki Starck, ment, they can just walk in, but we students can get tutoring assistance The Falcon Study Extravaganza is Extravaganza, the Academic student group and Falcon Study encourage them to call first,” pro- for any subject. a less formal tutoring option for stu- Success Center also offers study Extravaganza tutor, said. fessor and Writing Center Director The Falcon Study Extravaganza is dents who need help-some students groups that students can sign up for, UWRF students can also receive David Furniss said. held every week on Thursday, from may just want a place to do their or they can request an individual tutoring assistance at the Writing The tutors in the Writing Center 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, from 5 homework or just have one ques- session. Campus tutoring using Center and the Math Center. are trained in a required three credit p.m. to 7 p.m. in the basement of the tion. study groups offers help for most The Writing Center is located in Davee Library. Busby said students can stay for classes such as math, chemistry, 209 Kleinpell Fine Arts and offers See Tutoring page 3 Student Voice 2 NEWS November 14, 2008 VOICE SHORTS HistoricTeresa Aviles cemeterywho had lost buried theirin loved modern ones at savanna, communityand the ever-changing display Last UWRF home football game The Falcon football team will play its last home game on [email protected] Foster Cemetery, according to Jaclyn of prairie and wildflowers all led early Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. against UW-Oshkosh. Over $300 in Throne, planning intern for the Historic settlers to choose this as a final resting In a city where college students domi- prizes will be raffled off during the game. Prizes include gift Preservation Commission of River Falls. place," the memorial sign reads at the nate, the hidden treasures go unnoticed. cards to Buffalo Wild Wings, Copper Kettle, Dick's Fresh "It is hard to say why the others decid- entrance of the cemetery. One of many sites to see in River Falls is Market, Falls Theatre, Green Mill, Holiday Gas, Hudson 12 ed to keep their deceased family mem- The Prairie Enthusiasts have been the historic Foster Cemetery. Unlike Theatre, Kwik Trip, Lazy River, Luigi's Pizza, St. Croix bers at foster," Throne said. "It could be actively managing the cemetery for 10 other cemeteries, this one is over 100 Lanes and The West Wind. Admission is free with a student because Eli, his wife, and two daughters years. Last year, the St. Croix Valley years old and is located in the woods on ID. had already been there for 20 years, or chapter took people on a hike throughout top of a bluff overlooking the maybe they felt that is where Eli wanted the prairie and oak savanna area. As their Kinnickinnic River to the south and to be buried since he is the one who efforts to conserve the wildlife and Operation x-mas child wrapping party Lake Louise to the north. chose the site." native plants, there are invasive plants as The Journey House is hosting the Operation Christmas The 18 graves at the Cemetery are well as vandalism from time to time. Child Wrapping Party, packing shoeboxes for needy chil- withered and worn. Some, once The chainlink fence that was erected in dren worldwide. The event needs volunteers, shoeboxes, ornate, are missing large slabs of mar- the 1950s has since been taken down. hard candy, hygiene products, school supplies and toys. The ble. Some have poems engraved, but It is estimated that less than one per- project will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Nov 17; Nov. 19; the words are unreadable. Some of the cent of pre-settlement prairie is still and Nov. 20. stones are sinking with the earth. intact, according to the memorial sign. Every person buried in the Cemetery "There had to have been some was once related to Joel Foster, found- appeal because family members con- ing father of the city of River Falls. tinued to be buried there until 1918," WRFW-FM 40th birthday open house It was once the burial ground for the Stop by the WRFW station on Friday, Nov. 21 from 1 to 5 Throne said. "Foster Cemetery is a Trinity Episcopal Church which Eli p.m., for giveaways, refreshments and music from 1968 to pretty cool place." Foster, Joel's brother, deeded the five- 2008 as WRFW-FM celebrates 40 years of broadcast. When Foster first came to the area in acre parcel of ground to. Money was WRFW is located at 306 North Hall. The event is free and 1848, he wrote in his personal diary, given to the church for perpetual care open to the public. "It looks as though the Almighty had of the Cemetery. Joel and several of made this portion of our country first his pioneering family members were Sally King/StudentVoice and made it on a perfect system, piling buried on the bluff. Eli died in 1856, up the rocks in beautiful mounds, with Campus safety walk A weathered headstone sits in the The campus safety walk is on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 the same year he gave the land away pure streams of water and beautiful Foster Cemetery. The cemetery, main- p.m. The Campus Safety Walk serves as an opportunity for and was buried in the Cemetery with falls." The river's falls were much the students, faculty and staff of UWRF to come together his family. tained by the St. Croix Valley Prairie stronger then and were used to power and assess the general safety of the campus. Some items to In 1863, the Greenwood Cemetery Enthusiasts, is over 100 years old. the mill, which drove the economy of be addressed include emergency response, safe walking was established on Division Street in The Episcopal Church later gave the Foster's new city. path and outdoor lighting around buildings. The walk will the town proper. Families of the cemetery to the City of River Falls and The cemetery was discussed at a start at Heritage Hall in front of the information desk at the deceased chose to have some of the bod- the city declared it a historic landmark. September Historic Preservation University Center. ies moved to Greenwood, according to The Prairie Enthusiasts, St. Croix Valley Commission meeting in hopes to have USGenWeb Archives. Joel, his daughter chapter, also declared it as the Foster the Cemetery further protected beyond and Joel's sister-in-law's family moved, Conservation Area and has taken it under the state laws for cemeteries. Foster Meeting to find new UWRF Chancellor but Eli stayed on the bluff. its arm for conservancy. The area the Cemetery has been with the city and the The UW-River Falls Search and Screen Committee and In a local newspaper article from 1954, cemetery rests in is what is left of a river for more than 100 years and will Special Regent Committee will hold a meeting regarding it read that Joel Foster's family decided prairie oak savanna that once covered continue to be there thanks to the Foster the UW- River Falls Chancellor search on Monday, Nov. 17 that Greenwood Cemetery was a better the entire Kinnickinnic River Valley. family, the Prairie Enthusiasts, the from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the St.Croix River Falls place to bury their loved ones, in spite of "The expansive view of the valley and Johnson Family Trust, Trinity Episcopal room (room 321) in the University Center. The meeting will the disapproval of some of the relatives the park-like appearance of the oak Church and the City of River Falls. discuss the motion to recess the Search and Screen Committee into closed session to assess candidates for the position of chancellor for UWRF. The meeting will also include a question and comment session lead by President Ag Ed Society wins parliamentary pro contest Reilly and Members of the Special Regent Committee. Adrianne Patterson cedure contest. The contest consists of seven teams and is [email protected] made up of an individual written test and a team demonstra- Winter Clothing Drive Nov. 17-21 tion. A winter clothing drive will be hosted on campus from A selected group of Agriculture Science Education "Parliamentary procedure basically is a contest about the Nov. 17 to 21 to support the less fortunate within the com- Organization students experienced a successful trip to the proper way to run a business meeting," Schadrie said. "A munity. Get into the spirit of giving by donating winter hats, Collegiate Future Farmers of America convention held in team is graded on the quality, how specific you are, if you gloves, sweatshirts, jackets or other winter items to the drop Indianapolis, Ind. The Collegiate FFA convention was a small give each person the chance to talk and how much sense you off locations around campus. The drop off locations section of the National Conclave, which is in conjunction make." includes the University Center, along with the lobby of each with the 81st National FFA Convention held from Oct. 22 to The parliamentary procedure team consisted of Rachel residence hall on campus. There will be fliers and boxes at 25. Rahmlow, Michael Rahmlow, Nathan Kringle, Lindsey each location indicating hours of operations. "The FFA Convention motivates a positive difference in the Neby, Kim Schadrie and Bobbi Christenson. lives of students by developing their potential for premier Along with a team victory in the overall parliamentary pro- leadership, personal growth and career success through agri- cedure contest, UWRF also won the written portion, with cultural education," according to the National FFA Michael Rahmlow scoring the highest individual score on the Voice Shorts compiled by Organization Web site. written test. "It is a real challenging contest," said James Graham, agri- With each victory, the parliamentary procedure team Natalie Conrad culture professor, chair of Agricultural Education Society, received a symbol of their accomplishments. advisor for Alpha Gamma Rho and faculty advisor who "The parliamentary procedure team won a plaque and a assisted the students in Indianapolis. check for $100," Neby said. The National Convention invites over 50,000 FFA mem- With the leading results of the parliamentary procedure this Corrections: bers, advisors and supporters across the country. The year, Graham has even bigger hopes next year. In the Oct. 31 issue, an article entitled "University copes Collegiate FFA convention awards teams based on four con- "There are two other awards given in parliamentary proce- with change, looks to fill 7 interim positions" misreports tests: essay, pop quiz, debate and parliamentary procedure, as dure. There is first place chairman and first place secretary. It that there are plans to find a new Dean for the College of well as the best overall team. would be nice to win those as well," Graham said. Arts and Sciences. There is no plan to search for a new At the 2006 and 2007 Collegiate FFA Convention, UW- During the National FFA competition, other than the Dean since Terry Brown will be returning to that position River Falls did well, but there was room for improvement. Collegiate FFA contests, the National Conclave also hosts when she steps down as interim provost. "Our team took second place last year, so we were really different events and speakers to further the knowledge in shooting to get first this year," Lindsey Neby, junior and agriculture business. member of the UWRF Collegiate FFA team, said. "The group got to attend career and business shows. The Before any students from UWRF could make the 11-hour students had to represent a booth for River Falls and the Campus Radio drive to Indianapolis, the team had to be selected. Any national FFA had workshops for the students," Graham said. Agriculture Science Society student interested in participat- Even though the team left Indianapolis, Agriculture Society 88.7 WRFW ing in the parliamentary procedure contest submitted an students still use their parliamentary procedure skills in the application and took a 75-question test put together by River Falls area. www.uwrf.edu/wrfw Graham. The students with the five highest scores made up "The Agriculture Society and students work with FFA par- the parliamentary procedure team that represented UWRF. liamentary procedure workshops. Students also judge high UWRF participated in the debate contest, the parliamentary school competitions in the spring," Graham said. procedure and the quiz bowl, but did not take part in the essay Enduring the experience of the convention, the workshops contest, for good reasons. and the success of the parliamentary procedure contest, Overwhelmed Like what you "River Falls did not have an essay entry because we won Schadrie expressed her satisfaction towards the experience. by studies? see? last year. So we hosted the event this year," Kim Schadrie, "It was a great experience. We had a lot of fun. We went Read more articles sophomore and a member of the UWRF Collegiate FFA down there thinking we were going to do our best," Schadrie team, said. said. "The competitions were a lot of fun and meeting people and columns The UWRF team did not place in the quiz bowl or the from other schools was awesome." online at debate contest, but took first place in the parliamentary pro-

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408 2nd St.•Hudson WI • 715.808.0447 RF111308 while intoxicated. She also received a citation for having an November 14, 2008 NEWS Student Voice 3 WRFW: University communications: Former journalist Radio station serves UWRF campus and surrounding communities to take on new role of public information officer from page 1 from page 1 interview. Kevin Bertelsen, the current and colleagues here,” he said. helped to keep WRFW going strong. “The University laws say director of publications. “We all have sweated [sic] “It was a real adventure in radio. What you see up there “I’ve long covered educa- we need someone in that Blake Fry, special assistant and bled to advance this today is a result of good planning,” Murray said. “We’re one tion and spent a lot of time on role,” Foster said. “Harter has to the chancellor, will assume University.” of the few [colleges] that preserves a lot of our broadcast time college campuses,” Harter worked with Kinders in the all duties surrounding federal, In his wake, however, for the students.” said. “Over the last few years past and is familiar with us. state and local communica- Harter eagerly anticipates his WRFW General Manager Rick Burgsteiner, who has taught I’ve become increasingly He was interested in the tions. move from journalism to aca- journalism at UWRF for 10 years, expressed similar feelings. interested in a career in acade- University and was hired to “With this new role, Blake demia. “Working at WRFW is great. To me, what’s fantastic about mia. There is a lot of energy an interim spot under emer- will collaborate with our cam- “I have been a journalist for it is that it’s a student-run organization,” Burgsteiner said. on a college campus, an elu- gency hiring guidelines and pus community, UW System 25 years; you can never “They learn by experience.” sive something no other envi- procedures.” Administration and our sister accomplish all you want to in Music Director Jerry Clark said holding a student director’s ronment has.” According to Foster, the institutions to implement a only 25 years,” Harter said. position at WRFW is fun, but not without its difficulties. Harter will take over the merging of public affairs and cohesive campaign with the “I’ve done a lot and I feel “It’s been really nice. All the people who work here—I real- PIO duties on Nov. 21. He publications has been an idea Wisconsin executive and leg- good about my work as a ly enjoy working with them,” Clark said. “It’s a little frustrat- will be hired on an interim talked about for years, origi- islative branches to advance journalist. I’ve a lot of good, ing because we’re really understaffed. We have enough DJs, position for one year. After nally put forth by former our operating budget, capital ethical work I’m proud of, but but the directors get a little overwhelmed.” that, a search and screen com- Chancellor Betz, as a way to construction and other leg- I’m more excited about the WRFW News Director Adam Vircks also said he enjoyed his mittee will interview possible follow current practices at islative initiatives,” Foster’s new challenges ahead than I job. candidates. higher education institutions. press release said. “With our am saddened by leaving jour- “There’s always something new happening. A new obstacle, “I plan to apply for the per- Kinders leaving seemed like congressional delegation, he nalism.” a new challenge,” Vircks said. “But when you’re able to over- manent position after the one the perfect opportunity to put will pursue opportunities for He likens the change to that come them, it’s a feeling unlike any other. It’s a rush.” year is up,” Harter said. “I the change in place, Foster directed or other federal fund- of a teacher leaving the class- feel hopeful as long as I do said. ing that will support our insti- room to be a principal, or a the job that I know I am capa- “We need a consistent mes- tutional initiatives that not beat cop becoming chief. The ble of.” sage sent out to both internal only address challenges with- change is drastic, but worth- Tutoring: Due to the immediacy of and external sources,” she in our service area, but can while. Writing, Math Center Kinders’ last day, there was said. “Rolling the two offices also serve as regional and “I know this is the right time no time for the University to together gives us that.” national models to other insti- to do this,” Harter said. “And open to students Monday-Friday coordinate a thorough search When the two do merge, tutions.” I know I’ve found the right from page 1 for a candidate to become they will form the Office of Kinders said he is certainly place to do it at.” PIO, Interim Chancellor University Communications, sad to leave UWRF behind. practicum class. To be able to take the practicum, they have Connie Foster said in a phone which will be headed by “I have a lot of great friends to have taken English 100 and 200 and be recommended by a professor in the English department. “[The Writing Center] is not a proofreading service, but can help with other things such as grammar, using sources Digital TV: and finding a good focus,” Furniss said. “It’s not just an New TV system will be available next August English department service, it’s a University service.” from page 1 digital television is that it is the future: evision, students will not need to go out The Math Center is located in 145 North Hall. It is open better picture quality and less hardware and buy a converter box or a new TV, Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. With video on demand students can space. However, another reason is that Winget said. If you can plug-in a gaming to 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. choose from a list of movies and watch there is dissatisfaction with the old cable console (like an Xbox) you meet the The center is an informal study room setup on a walk-in them on their time, as opposed to simply contract, which is ending, and all of the requirements for digital television. basis where students are provided with help from upper level having channel 10, which shows a num- equipment except the cable will be However, converter boxes would be pro- students who can help with studying mathematics. The tutors ber of pre-selected movies every day. removed. vided if students need them. typically help with lower level math courses, but can assist Anders said that digital television pro- The cost of replacing the equipment The old cable system will go down in with higher level courses as well, Joyce Kapszukiewicz, vides more integration with students, would be significant, whereas the equip- June and the new digital system will be director of the Math Center, said. describing it as a “two-way street” ment for digital television is already in available in August, Anders said, so stu- The tutors are recommended by the department and have instead of a “one-way street.” place, Anders said. dents leaving in the spring will return to completed Calculus II (MATH 167). This comes in the form of electronic Winget said that he had issues with the a 100 percent different experience in the The Math Center is equipped with six computers, learning program guides that can be customized responsiveness of the old provider in fall. manuals, helpful handouts and graphing calculators that are for different viewers. It would also pro- dealing with channels that have been out. “There will be some transition issues available for students to check out. vide messaging within the set-top box, “Our standard is not to have a channel over the summe,” Winget said. “We’ll “A friend and I did not understand a math concept, so we such as better emergency alerting, or a out for more than 24 hours,” Winget try not to have any lapse of service in the went to the Math Center for help,” student Katie Delk said. way to contact the student affairs system said. “We’ve had channels out for as summer, so we’ll work with our current “It was very helpful [and] definitely worth my time.” on campus, for situations such as a lost many as 24 days.” contractor to extend the contract if need- The Math and Writing Centers are their own separate enti- ID card. For the campus transition to digital tel- ed.” ties, but the tutoring programs offered by the Academic The primary reason for transitioning to Success Center can help with those subjects as well.

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Their role focuses on making sure the goals of the University are on the right track. The job description for the chancellor says that the University is seeking a visionary and effective chancellor to enhance and further the academic programs of the University; support faculty devel- opment and aspirations; work with an engaged student body that has a strong work ethic; and collaborate with the UW System as well as citi- zens, community leaders and legislators for the advancement of the University, the state and the region. The search and screen committee that has been tasked with finding UWRF a new chancellor has narrowed down their search to five finalists. Shtaveagnant devoted the majority oflocals my my wife supporwon’t go to Applebeest ined timeby on it. FI tooacebook had subconscious Students will have the opportunity to meet with Ipost-high school life to fighting one Coon Rapids, Minn., prohibiting me thoughts like, “I wonder what Joe each of the five candidates during question and key concept. from eating boneless Bagodonuts has been up to since we answer sessions in the next few weeks. Their Post-high school buffalo wings on a put honey in Lucy O’Callahan’s hair in meetings will be open to students where they can humans can be regular basis, making third grade,” but not any longer. grouped into two large them my mortal How many times have you started question the candidates on their policies, proce- groups. The first, the enemy, which is why I with Joe Bagodonuts only to continue dures and plans for the campus. “mover-onners” are Caleb must break them. to people you’ve never even heard of The Student Voice encourages students to attend people who, for the Stevens The group of high looking at pictures, adding friends and these meetings and let their voices be heard. If the most part, go to col- school graduates who, sending bumper stickers for four candidates see students present at these meetings, lege, make new friends in some way or anoth- hours, only to wake up with your head and lead a normal life. er, live this stagnant laying on the keyboard after a it will convey that we care about leadership on The second are the existence has Facebook overdose. campus and what direction UWRF takes in the people we’re all afraid of when we go increased exponentially since the cre- It happens, it’s happened to me, but I future. back home. These people may have ation, and subsequent promise you this: it The student meetings for the five candidates are gone to college, but go home every rapid expansion, of one Facebook is a drug. will not happen to my listed on the chancellor search and screen com- weekend to hang out with high school grand evil: Facebook. child. friends. They may have not gone to Facebook, with its It is a drug much Facebook is a drug. It mittee Web site at http://uwrf.edu/chancel- college and now life for them exists as bumper stickers and like cocaine ... well is a drug, much like lorsearch. The first candidate will be on campus a part time job at Subway while hang- walls and hugs and not really at all cocaine ... well not Nov. 20, with the student meeting scheduled for ing out with high school friends every kisses and some weird really at all like night. friend that you don’t like cocaine, but it cocaine, but it is a 2:45 p.m. in the Blanche Davis Theatre, the sec- is a drug, kind of, ond candidate will hold the student meeting Nov. These people are the “locals,” also even remember sending drug, kind of, and there known as “yokels,” also known as you some stupid appli- and there are are people who become 24 at 2:45 p.m. in the Kinnic. Theatre of the “yokes,” also known as “lifers,” but cation every single day addicted. Facebook is University Center. The remaining candidates will more commonly known as losers ... sucks, but it didn’t people who become making millions upon hold their meetings in December. and idiots. always. addicted. millions of dollars For them, high school is the top of Facebook used to be every year because of Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice the mountain. I consider these people great; it used to have a purpose, but the exploitation of all of us, and it is Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. my fundamental enemies. They are a then became engulfed with greed, like time for it to stop. detriment to society, sort of like politi- Bilbo Baggins. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS I too, at one point in time believed in cal science majors. Caleb is a journalism major. He enjoys debating Also, they are the sole reason that Facebook and spent way too much STUDENT VOICE politics and the NFL draft. Editor Phillip Bock Assistant Editor Ben Brewster Front Page Editor Eric Pringle Video game realities are clichéd, overblown News Editor Ken Weigend he past few weeks have I’m ready for it on an indi- everyone on the west side of stop the eight legged freak, Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski Tbeen promising for vidual level, but as a popula- campus. Meanwhile, I’ll be the top mounted, butterfly Sports Editor Alayne Hockman game developers and gamers tion I am frightened. These waiting. Giant tarantulas, triggered, armor piercing 50- Etcetra Editor Jenna Nelson alike. With titles like “Dead games depict soldiers dying 40-foot centipedes with caliber machine gun will. Chief Photographer Sally King Space,” “Fallout 3,” and the most gruesome fashions, gnashing pincers, dripping, Suck that, Spidey. Staff Photographers Sarah Schneider Gears of War II,” the vio- like being torn apart by mutated horses with razor We might lose a few CMU Jonathan Lyksett lence factor has been upped, shards of “razor ice.” That’s hooves and probably some agents during the initial bat- as has the recurring theme of no way for a grungy warrior species of overgrown box tle, but that’s to be expected. Assistant Sports Editor Joe Engelhardt survival. to die. It’s time to step up, elder bug will flourish We will take back River Assistant News Editor Natalie Conrad As an unfrequented Xbox people, and take some pride together, wreaking havoc Falls and that’s final! 360 player, I can only watch in our humanity. You know throughout the center of I’m sick of watching the Cartoonist Emily Eck as my roommates gather why you never see human campus. human species get torn apart Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps around our huge 46-inch characters in uniform show Counter in games and widescreen TV(not mine) up during a zombie movie Mutant movies. It’s Proofreader Aaron Billingsley with their sweaty palms and do some actual good? Unit-River time to take a General Manager Kirsten Blake groping controllers as they I’ll tell you why: the story Falls will stand, like Ad manager Megan Leoni blast away at mutants, would be over 30 seconds have noth- Brad right now. increase their character stats later. Military commanders ing of it. Brookins When the Circulation Manager Nathan Howe and gather the necessary are too often portrayed as Have you dead rise, Online Manager Cristy Brusoe ingredients from rusty boxes overconfident idiots, but not ever seen they’re not and corpses that’ll allow me. what fully going to get Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis them to stay alive for just This is why I’m starting automatic a second’s five more minutes. the River Falls Counter military weapons actually do worth of confusion, dread or Read the Student Voice online at I don’t even have time to Mutant Unit—which is less in combat? My fellow com- fear from me. www.uwrfvoice.com play my own damn console, political Jack Bauer-esque rades will have long since What they’re going to get so I’m forced to, in passing, and more run and gun Jack stocked up on fully armored is a year’s prep time of culti- The Student Voice is a student-writ- Bauer—the guy we love to black Humvees—the perfect vated rage, aggression, ten and managed newspaper for UW- watch the various cut scenes River Falls, and is published Thurs- often depicting the loner of a watch kick ass in “24.” battering ram against a four- planned execution and a days during the regular school year. main character as he strug- What’s going to happen ton tarantula. group of super dedicated All editorial content in the Student when some loose strain of Rolling down Cascade, the college students who had Voice is determined by the newspaper’s gles in an apocalyptic set- Editorial Board. The opinions ting. I wonder about these radioactive cocoa butter front of the Humvee will more time than God to theo- expressed in editorials and columns do guys, especially when lotion slips between the most likely slam into the rize about the end of the not represent those of the newspaper’s cracks in the animal science tarantula’s front, knocking it world. Who’s with me? advisor, student population, adminis- watching “Gears of War II.” tration, faculty or staff. We’re fascinated by the end department? All hell’s going backwards, most likely rip- Letters to the editor must be 300 of the world. I’ve done my to break loose and we’re ping its front apart as it tum- words or less, and include a first and Brad is a senior double majoring in immediately going to lose bles back. If that doesn’t digital film & television and creative last name and phone number. They can research on the subject, and be submitted at 304 North Hall or to writing. [email protected]. The Student Voice reserves the right to edit any material for content, libel or space. It also reserves the right to with- Something on your mind? hold letters. All letters, news releases, briefs, dis- Write a letter to the editor. play ads and classified ads must also be submitted no later than Wednesday at Submit your letter to [email protected] or deliver noon. Single copies of the Student Voice are free. Printing is paid for it in the box outside 304 North Hall. through student fees. November 14, 2008 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Few changes are required Living situations should be decided on by students forfew weeks an ago, our improved lovely columnist of moonshine River with three X’s printedFalls on the iving in the dorms is the most influ- UWRF should not require second-year ATeresa Aviles wrote about her experience side. There would, of course, have to be some Lential time for a new college student. students to live on-campus in overflow- in River Falls. She described some of the inter- sort of movable wall or secret door leading to The student has a new opportunity to ing residence halls. Students in the dorms esting, quirky places she’s discovered around an opium den, which would then lead through meet all different kinds of people, engage should be able to use their study lounge town while going to school here. I recognized a to an intricate web of underground tunnels link- in various activities and be placed in an on their floor, but instead it is filled with few of her discoveries and I agree that River ing all the hotspots around town. What a great environment where everyone else is in students that are forced to live in even Falls is a wonderful place filled with plenty to way to evade the cops AND the weather! the same situation. You are not alone. smaller quarters. Some RAs even have explore, if you’re willing to dig 5. River Falls also needs a During my freshman roommates, which around a little. coliseum in the tradition of the year of college I experi- should be against policy. But I also think it’s lacking ... great Roman stadium. The enced things that I would RAs should have their something, a few things, maybe. proud Greek columns and white have never experienced in own room that doubles to I started thinking about what Joe stone of a huge stadium would my hometown or if I had also be like an office for my city needs. What would bring our tiny burg instant cred- lived off-campus. Being Teresa their residents to come make River Falls a better place Hager ibility, and the gore-splattered, away from the jurisdic- Aviles and feel safe in privacy. to live and play? blood-soaked violence inside tion of my parents for the If students do not want I began to brainstorm and I will bring our town unparal- first time was incredibly to live in the dorms any came up with a list of improve- leled infamy. Suck it, Hudson. liberating. As soon as the longer at UWRF, it is ments that the city elders might Time and time again we see school year was over I ridiculously difficult for want to review. These improvements aren’t that violence sells. If it bleeds, it leads. Why knew that those days were over and that students to get out of a forced contract. petty or shortsighted; these ideas are grand and not give the people what they want? Instead of they should be in the past where they One must send numerous appeal letters to far-reaching. This is me at my most dreamy: ticketing minors who are caught drinking alco- belong. It was time to move away from persuade the res. director that they are 1. Sharks in the Kinni. What would make a hol, let’s throw ‘em in the pit with a tiger and a the dorms. not fit to live in the dorms. The same dip in the Kinni more thrilling psychopath with a mace! That experience was at a different uni- applies for the dining services contract, than a few great white sharks What would make 6. We also need a German clog versity. Unlike most universities, UW- which is also required for on-campus res- swimming around? Hazing is a dip in the Kinni warehouse. In case we need a lot River Falls demands sophomore students idents. discouraged, but making a of shoes. to live on-campus. They will throw all Shouldn’t the student be making the pledge to swim across the river more thrilling than 7. We need the world’s only sorts of studies that show that it may decision about where he/she wants to wearing a Speedo of raw meat a few great white trillionaire. With that much improve student life and cause more aca- live? Shouldn’t they have a say about might make for a rollicking sharks swimming money, he or she would surely demic success. But shouldn’t students what they eat? The University forces peo- evening of entertainment. bestow gifts carelessly around also have the opportunity of learning how ple of a particular education level to live 2. River Falls also needs a around? town—a free lunch here, a to manage on their own, the real-life edu- there. That is discrimination and impris- volcano to make every day a BMW coupe there ... I could get cation? onment. tiny bit thrilling. It would be the coolest to walk used to that kind of mooching. Sophomore year I moved off-campus Not living on-campus is cheaper, it is out of my apartment in the morning and stare 8. Lastly, we need an ossuary (finally). An into a house with five other friends. It more educational and it is 10 times more upward at a humongous mountain hunched over ossuary is an underground building that serves was chaos. Our slumlord screwed naïve private. No more being afraid or annoyed the city, belching out black smoke and spitting as “a depository for the bones of the dead” in college students over with a garbage- by RAs trying to intimidate you with up magma. order to make room for new bones. In case last filled attic, leaky ceilings and a squirrel their presence. No more being shoved 3. Another addition for the pure principle of week’s zombie apocalypse happens, we want to problem in the basement. The six of us into an itty-bitty room with a stranger. thrill: a man-eating dog. My walk home every have an ossuary installed and fully operational had to learn how to pay the bills fairly, You already did that last year. Try someday is so boring. What would spice up that as soon as possible. And our ossuary has to be how to kick out unwanted party-goers thing new. daily journey more than a German shepherd bigger than Ellsworth’s. and how to deal with the city rather than If UWRF wants students to learn how gone berserk, roaming the streets, jaw foamed Maybe I should send my list to City Hall and a resident assistant. It was all worth it. to think for themselves and make educat- and slavering and eyes lit with the fires of hate? see if there’s room in the budget for a volcano If I had lived on-campus that year I ed decisions, then students should have Getting home would become an achievement! or a few great white sharks. But with the econo- would not have learned how to deal with the option of choosing where they want 4. River Falls needs a prohibition-era my like it is, I doubt we’ll ever get to build that con artists or irrational people. One must to live. speakeasy. Thanks to my friend Tyler for this coliseum ... make that conscious decision to not pay

kick-ass idea. It would be the coolest to go the rent if the water heater has been bro- Teresa is majoring in journalism with a geography hang out in a sleazy little speakeasy filled with Joe is a marketing communications major with a creative writ- ken for a month and to stop crack heads minor. She enjoys organically living and creating pretty ing minor. He is interested in movies, religion, politics, culture and maps. hustlers and bootleggers and drink big tan jugs people. from using in your living room. River Falls comes up short on ‘refreshing’ city-like incidents rowing up in Minneapolis has definitely exposed me to edge of the first step, and put her fingers to her mouth and and hayrides to produce that kind of fascination mixed with Gsome very interesting characters and equally interesting add wild and outlandish contributions to the whistle signals disgust. behavior. Of this, I am eternally grateful and believe that being exchanged by two people involved in a drug deal. I will admit that having so many bars making up so much such characters and interactions make me better appreciate Then proceed to smirk as the runner would stumble, turn and of a town’s square footage yields some pretty amusing individual people and instances of unusual stand bemused. Other antics included smear- results, but after watching a matted, middle-aged woman pull substance. ing poop from the aforemen- up alongside you as you wait for the bus, While living on Lake Street may have had tioned German Shepard on a ... watching a child lean into her lap with a straw and clearly do a its unpleasant aspects (namely being accosted public telephone that was enthusiastically line of something, and then shout “TALKIN’ by drug dealers, acquiring an ear for gun- never touched save by drug gnaw on the seat DOWNTOWN!” it might take a bit more to shots and only being allowed to walk to the Katie dealers facilitating one trans- spur your astonishment. neighboring park all the way through age 16 Heimer action or another in our handles of a city This is not to say that such occurrences under the protection of a ferocious-looking neighborhood. bus or batting away have been eradicated from my life since I’ve but, quite frankly witless, German Shepard), Apart from these incidents squinty old men moved. I make it back home fairly often and such a youth definitely lent itself to a good there were others that may am still greeted with the sight of a shirtless deal of humorous moments that seem to seem offensive or confusing attempting to man cartwheeling down a sidewalk, a beard- cluster around city environments. to others, but remain as fond memories to me. braid your hair ed Neanderthal-esque man on a street corner Part of the humor in my city childhood is owed to my As much as I enjoy the quiet, small town behind you ... hitting on the unfortunate few that have to mother, whose temper and rigid intolerance to our often-vio- characteristics of River Falls and other town- wait for the light to change, and many other lent neighborhood had a tendency to manifest itself in curi- ships like it, they simply cannot compete with such incidents. ous ways. watching a child enthusiastically gnaw on the seat handles of And I’ll tell you; it feels good to be home every time. An example of this was how she used to sit on the steps of a city bus or batting away squinty old men attempting to

our Victorian home as the sun set, with a cup of coffee braid your hair behind you on your 4th grade tour of the state Katie is double majoring in international studies and history and is tackling a steaming on the cement and a cigarette smoldering on the capitol. It is difficult for a town that sponsors tractor pulls German minor.

Winter’s approach brings peace of mind STUDENT ell, it’s that time of year again. especially hockey.I used to go to all from school. WIt’s getting cold enough at of my team’s home games back in But I think the best place to be in night to frost up our car windows, the high school. It made for some of the the winter is a large open space, with colorful autumn leaves have died and best entertainment I’ve seen live—we plenty of snow, late at night when you What is your favoritevoices winter activity? fallen and there’s lit- had some great victo- can see all the stars. It’s an almost tle or no snow to ries, some crushing magical environment. make up for their defeats and plenty of I still remember getting together absence. games in between. one night with my high school astron- Jordan Flattum, Everything’s very Nathan Unfortunately,I omy class to see the constellations. sophomore drab and chilly. haven’t seen any Shutting out the cold with layers of “My favorite winter activity would have to However, this doesn’t Sparks UW-River Falls winter clothing and plenty of hot be ice fishing with my dad.” bother me as much as hockey games yet. chocolate, we studied the amazing it might bother some I’m only on campus sky and searched for order and other people, and three days a week, arrangement among that seemingly there’s a reason for and I drive back to chaotic mass of stars. that: winter is my favorite season. Minnesota in the afternoon, which Technically, that order was mean- Katie Debele, Why, you might ask? At the risk of can also be a lot more interesting in ingless. The constellations just existed senior sounding clichéd, I guess it just winter. in our minds; only the “Playing in the snow or snowball fights makes me feel alive. Cold tempera- Finally, this season ... I think the best stars themselves were because they are fun.” tures keep me more alert and focused is special to me real. And they’ll on whatever I’m supposed to be because of its weather. place to be in the always be there for us doing. I love watching snow, winter is a large to look at and appreci- Who needs coffee in the morning the heavier the better, open space, with ate—just like winter. Nick Swain, when you already have a blast of sub- although shoveling it So the next time senior zero wind in your face? (Well, I still is a different story. plenty of snow, late you’re waiting forever “Skiing for fun or to get together need it, but that’s just me). Huge hills of it used at night when you for your car to heat up, with friends.” Another benefit is that I have an to build up on my ele- can see all the stars. or hiding your face in excuse to wear warmer clothes. I mentary school play- your coat like a tur- have never been known for my fash- ground. There were tle’s shell to shield ion sense, and at least winter gives some epic battles on those hills, usu- yourself from the wind, don’t forget Danielle Cochran, me an excuse to dress poorly. Loose ally involving snowballs. It hardly that these Midwestern winters have a junior long-sleeved shirts in dreary colors ever seems to snow like that any- beauty all their own. I’m looking for- “Sledding with friends or snowball fights.” and sweat pants, sometimes under more. Snow days were awesome, too. ward to this one. jeans, are par for the course. When I was a kid, there was nothing

I also enjoy watching winter sports, better than an excuse to stay home Nathan is a journalism major and a free thinker. Student Voices compiled by Sarah Schneider November 14, 2008 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Few changes are required Living situations should be decided on by students forfew weeks an ago, our improved lovely columnist of moonshine River with three X’s printedFalls on the iving in the dorms is the most influ- UWRF should not require second-year ATeresa Aviles wrote about her experience side. There would, of course, have to be some Lential time for a new college student. students to live on-campus in overflow- in River Falls. She described some of the inter- sort of movable wall or secret door leading to The student has a new opportunity to ing residence halls. Students in the dorms esting, quirky places she’s discovered around an opium den, which would then lead through meet all different kinds of people, engage should be able to use their study lounge town while going to school here. I recognized a to an intricate web of underground tunnels link- in various activities and be placed in an on their floor, but instead it is filled with few of her discoveries and I agree that River ing all the hotspots around town. What a great environment where everyone else is in students that are forced to live in even Falls is a wonderful place filled with plenty to way to evade the cops AND the weather! the same situation. You are not alone. smaller quarters. Some RAs even have explore, if you’re willing to dig 5. River Falls also needs a During my freshman roommates, which around a little. coliseum in the tradition of the year of college I experi- should be against policy. But I also think it’s lacking ... great Roman stadium. The enced things that I would RAs should have their something, a few things, maybe. proud Greek columns and white have never experienced in own room that doubles to I started thinking about what Joe stone of a huge stadium would my hometown or if I had also be like an office for my city needs. What would bring our tiny burg instant cred- lived off-campus. Being Teresa their residents to come make River Falls a better place Hager ibility, and the gore-splattered, away from the jurisdic- Aviles and feel safe in privacy. to live and play? blood-soaked violence inside tion of my parents for the If students do not want I began to brainstorm and I will bring our town unparal- first time was incredibly to live in the dorms any came up with a list of improve- leled infamy. Suck it, Hudson. liberating. As soon as the longer at UWRF, it is ments that the city elders might Time and time again we see school year was over I ridiculously difficult for want to review. These improvements aren’t that violence sells. If it bleeds, it leads. Why knew that those days were over and that students to get out of a forced contract. petty or shortsighted; these ideas are grand and not give the people what they want? Instead of they should be in the past where they One must send numerous appeal letters to far-reaching. This is me at my most dreamy: ticketing minors who are caught drinking alco- belong. It was time to move away from persuade the res. director that they are 1. Sharks in the Kinni. What would make a hol, let’s throw ‘em in the pit with a tiger and a the dorms. not fit to live in the dorms. The same dip in the Kinni more thrilling psychopath with a mace! That experience was at a different uni- applies for the dining services contract, than a few great white sharks What would make 6. We also need a German clog versity. Unlike most universities, UW- which is also required for on-campus res- swimming around? Hazing is a dip in the Kinni warehouse. In case we need a lot River Falls demands sophomore students idents. discouraged, but making a of shoes. to live on-campus. They will throw all Shouldn’t the student be making the pledge to swim across the river more thrilling than 7. We need the world’s only sorts of studies that show that it may decision about where he/she wants to wearing a Speedo of raw meat a few great white trillionaire. With that much improve student life and cause more aca- live? Shouldn’t they have a say about might make for a rollicking sharks swimming money, he or she would surely demic success. But shouldn’t students what they eat? The University forces peo- evening of entertainment. bestow gifts carelessly around also have the opportunity of learning how ple of a particular education level to live 2. River Falls also needs a around? town—a free lunch here, a to manage on their own, the real-life edu- there. That is discrimination and impris- volcano to make every day a BMW coupe there ... I could get cation? onment. tiny bit thrilling. It would be the coolest to walk used to that kind of mooching. Sophomore year I moved off-campus Not living on-campus is cheaper, it is out of my apartment in the morning and stare 8. Lastly, we need an ossuary (finally). An into a house with five other friends. It more educational and it is 10 times more upward at a humongous mountain hunched over ossuary is an underground building that serves was chaos. Our slumlord screwed naïve private. No more being afraid or annoyed the city, belching out black smoke and spitting as “a depository for the bones of the dead” in college students over with a garbage- by RAs trying to intimidate you with up magma. order to make room for new bones. In case last filled attic, leaky ceilings and a squirrel their presence. No more being shoved 3. Another addition for the pure principle of week’s zombie apocalypse happens, we want to problem in the basement. The six of us into an itty-bitty room with a stranger. thrill: a man-eating dog. My walk home every have an ossuary installed and fully operational had to learn how to pay the bills fairly, You already did that last year. Try someday is so boring. What would spice up that as soon as possible. And our ossuary has to be how to kick out unwanted party-goers thing new. daily journey more than a German shepherd bigger than Ellsworth’s. and how to deal with the city rather than If UWRF wants students to learn how gone berserk, roaming the streets, jaw foamed Maybe I should send my list to City Hall and a resident assistant. It was all worth it. to think for themselves and make educat- and slavering and eyes lit with the fires of hate? see if there’s room in the budget for a volcano If I had lived on-campus that year I ed decisions, then students should have Getting home would become an achievement! or a few great white sharks. But with the econo- would not have learned how to deal with the option of choosing where they want 4. River Falls needs a prohibition-era my like it is, I doubt we’ll ever get to build that con artists or irrational people. One must to live. speakeasy. Thanks to my friend Tyler for this coliseum ... make that conscious decision to not pay

I also enjoy watching winter sports, better than an excuse to stay home Nathan is a journalism major and a free thinker. Student Voices compiled by Sarah Schneider

Student Voice 6 SPORTS November 14, 2008 Basketball teams prepare to hit the courts Falcon men’s basketball season begins Falcon women look to regular season play Andrew Phelps Troy Ingli “Kathy is an excellent teacher of the details [email protected] [email protected] of the game, and is especially strong working on individual player develop- The UW-River Falls men’s basketball Under the direction of ninth- “I am expecting a ment,” Hovet sad. “She keeps team is gearing up for a new season, which year head coach Cindy Hovet, kids motivated and always looks begins Nov. 18 against St. Scholastica. the women’s basketball team lot from our team for encouraging things to say. Last year, the Falcons finished with a 9-16 is getting ready to tip off the this year...” Mike loves coaching defense overall record, but went just 3-13 against 2008-09 season with many Sarah Schoeneck, and will make us tougher on that WIAC opponents. This is a result that Head new faces. Falcon basketball end of the floor. His enthusiasm Coach Jeff Berkhof said he hopes to If the Falcons are going to and ability to break down film improve on this season. improve on their 8-18 overall player for scouting is also a real “We came off an OK season in ‘07, and record and eighth place finish strength.” we definitely did not meet last year’s expec- in the WIAC last season, they are going to need Defending league co-champion, UW- tations,” he said. “We lost five conference to find production from a team comprised Whitewater, is the preseason favorite to win the games by six points or less. Even though we largely of freshman and sophomore players. WIAC according to the conference’s sports lost, we showed that we could compete with Senior guards Tessa Rohl and Jenna Hanson, information directors. The Warhawks are cur- the best.” Sally King/Student Voice along with juniors Kelli Hilt and Katie Theisen, rently the top ranked Div. III team in the nation. Guard Aaron Elling and forward Steve The men’s basketball team practices Nov. are the only upper classmen on the roster. Hilt UW-Eau Claire shared last year’s conference Farmer are the only two seniors returning 10. The team’s season begins Nov. 18. and Hanson are also the top statistical returners title and is currently ranked in the top 25 in pre- this fall. Elling was named the WIAC said. in several offense categories. season polls as well. Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and The team will begin its season with eight Combined, the duo averaged more than 13 According to Hovet, the Falcons are used to 2008. Other returning players include soph- new recruits on the roster. Although they points and seven rebounds per game and dished seeing strong competition in the WIAC. omores Brady Hannigan and Jontae may be important factors in the team’s out 107 assists last season. “We play in arguably the toughest conference Koonkaew. In addition to being named future, the coaching staff expects many new According to Hovet, this should help ease the in the country, but our players are motivated Newcomer of the Year in 2008, Hannigan players to contribute right away. blow of losing last year’s top three scorers in and committed to each other and what we’re also made the WIAC Honor Roll. Newcomers Aaron Anderson, Spencer Caitlin Hunstock, Krystal Parr and Sarah trying to accomplish. Right now I expect we’ll Koonkaew, a guard from Apple Valley, Shelman and Colin Utke were mentioned Schoeneck. give our best every day, we’ll learn more about Minn., was one of the team’s leading scor- specifically as players who will be expected Shoeneck and Hunstock also combined to the game and each other every day, and we’ll ers in 2006-07, averaging 13.2 points per to lead by example from day one. grab more than 10 rebounds per game which come prepared and ready to battle every time game. Koonkaew sat out last season due to “We’ll get better as time comes”î fresh- led last year’s squad. the lights are on. Our win-loss record will take injury, and Berkhof said that his return will man guard Michael Adams said. “For now, “I am expecting a lot from our team this year. care of itself,” Hovet said. provide a boost to the team. I just have to work hard and try to learn the We are young, spunky and competitive. We’ll Senior Jenna Hanson says the team is eager Several members will need to step up, as system.” see tremendous improve- to get the season underway. the team lost one of its biggest contributors When asked what the biggest adjustment ment throughout the season “We’ll see tremendous “We’re working hard and in forward Nate Robertson, who now he had to make transitioning from high as we learn and gain confi- improvement through- trying to get comfortable play- attends Bethel University. Robertson aver- school to college ball, Adams answered dence on the court,” Hovet ing together. I think you’ll see aged 13.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game without hesitation: “Pace,” he said. said. out the season as we that pay off once we get on the during his two-year career as a Falcon. “College ball is much faster.” Stability in the coaching learn and gain confi- court,” she said. “Nate decided River Falls just wasn’t for Just like any other year, the team’s ulti- ranks should also benefit dence on the court.” The Falcons will tip off the him,” Berkhof said, and who wished mate goal is qualifying for the NCAA this year’s young team. 2008-09 season at Robertson well in all areas of his life. “It Tournament. The Falcons were WIAC Kathy Holbrook returns Cindy Hovet, Northwestern College in St. wasn’t because of basketball or academics, Champions as recently as 2004. for her sixth season with the Falcon head coach Paul on Nov. 18, and will play it is just something that happens at our level Berkhof added that he hopes to see stu- Falcons and Mike Babler seven non-conference games sometimes.” dents packing the stands to support Falcon will begin his second year as an assistant to the before beginning the WIAC schedule with a Berkhof added that it is not necessarily a basketball this season. program. home game against UW-Oshkosh on Dec. 6. setback. “Home court can be an important advan- According to Hovet, each coach provides spe- “We have [players] who have been itching tage,” he said. “I hope people come out to cial insight to help players become better on for the opportunity to step in and play,” he the games and try to make a big difference.” and off the court. Falcon women win weekend opener despite penalties Justin Magill undisciplined,” [email protected] Cranston said. “Some of the ones Despite committing 21 penalties and having to kill off we got were numerous five-on-three advantages, the UW-River Falls because we were women’s hockey team is 2-0 after wins against Augsburg aggressive, but College (Minn.) 7-0 and the College of St. Catherine 6-1. overall we are so “I’m happy with our penalty kill,” UWRF Head Coach Joe undisciplined and Cranston said. “Problem is we shouldn’t be taking so many taking way too penalties. We are probably the most penalized team in the many penalties.” country right now.” The first period In each game, six different players scored goals. Brittany in which UWRF Erickson scored twice on Friday night against Augsburg, her was outshot 12-5, first coming just 21 seconds into the game. might have been “Our offense is doing pretty well right now,” Cranston said. what the Falcons “We are going to the net hard and have some girls on the team needed. that can shoot the puck hard. I kind of expected our offense to “It was a bit of a be pretty good.” wake-up call,” Katie Flanagan, Stefanie Schmitz, Abby Sunderman, Jessica Campbell said Thompson and Kayleigh Bell also scored for the Falcons on after the game. “I Friday who put 52 shots on goal. Jamie Briski, Erickson, think it showed us Schmitz, Sunderman and Thompson each had two points. that it wasn’t Freshman goalie Melissa Deardorff stopped all 22 Augsburg going to be an easy shots in her first collegiate game. game for us.” UWRF came out “We came out and played well. The in the second peri- first period has been the only one we od and put away have lost in the six we have played.” the game for good in the first five Cassie Campbell, minutes. Falcon goalie Briski scored her first goal of the Much of the same happened the following afternoon. UWRF season 31 seconds was penalized 14 times resulting in 10 St. Catherine power into the period and plays. was followed by Renae Bergh/Student Voice In the first period, St. Catherine struck first with a goal by Sunderman and Aryn Ball, who took a pass in the slot from Kaytlyn Mount Flanagan, who Forward Jessica Thompson faces off after a puckdrop Nov. 8 against the College of St. Catherine. Cranston said. and beat UWRF goalie Cassi Campbell. scored their second goals of the season less than five minutes UWRF will have home games Nov. 15 and 16 at 2:05 p.m. That was the only goal Campbell allowed on 29 shots, 11 of apart. Emma Nordness scored midway through the second against Lake Forest College (Ill.), which will be the start of the them coming in a first period where UWRF was on the penal- from the right faceoff dot on a low wrist shot that beat St. Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) season. ty kill four times, one of them being a five-on-three. Catherine goalie Mel Gerten. “That’s my biggest disappointment right now is that we are “It was huge for us to come out and score right away,” Campbell said. “We came out and played well. The first TANDINGS period has been the only one we have lost in the six we S have played.” Football Soccer Defensemen Breanne Hrabe and Lauren Conrad scored Get even more WIAC Standings W L WIAC Standings W L T nearly identical goals with hard slap shots from the right UW-Stevens Point (8-1) 5 1 UW-Stevens Point(17-3-0) 8 0 0 point. sports action! Check UW-Whitewater(8-1) 51 UW-Eau Claire(17-2-3) 7 1 0 UW-Eau Claire (5-4) 3 3 UW-Whitewater(10-9-0) 5 3 0 Flanagan led the Falcons with three points in the game UW-Stout (5-4) 33 UW-La Crosse(9-8-2) 4 31(one goal, two assists) and leads the team with four UW-La Crosse(3-6) 3 3 UW-Stout(6-11-3) 3 3 2 points. out the new Falcon UW-Platteville(4-5) 2 4 UW-River Falls(5-13-0) 3 5 0 UW-River Falls(3-6) 24 UW-Oshkosh(7-10-2) 2 51With two young goalies who faced 51 shots, Cranston UW-Oshkosh(3-5) 1 5 UW-Platteville(9-9-2) 2 6 0 said he is pleased. hockey blog by UW-Superior(3-15-1) 0 8 0 “We have given up far too many shots, most of them Volleyball because of penalties,” Cranston said. “But our goalies, Tennis WIAC Standings W L both of them have looked really good. Campbell played Justin Magill at UW-Oshkosh(37-2) 7 1 WIAC Standings W L UW-Eau Claire(23-11) 7 1 UW-Whitewater(12-1) 6 0 great and Deardorff had a shut-out in her first game as a UW-Whitewater(29-9) 6 2 UW-La Crosse(10-2) 5 1 freshman, so I’m really happy there.” www.uwrfvoice.com UW-La Crosse(27-11) 6 2 UW-Eau Claire(8-4) 4 2 Even with its dominating wins, UWRF’s schedule will UW-Platteville(16-18) 4 4 UW-Oshkosh(8-5) 2 4 UW-Superior(13-19) 2 6 UW-Stevens Point(7-5) 2 4 get tougher as the year progresses with better teams on UW-River Falls(15-22) 2 6 UW-River Falls(7-8) 1 5 slate. /blogs UW-Stevens Point(12-23) 1 7 UW-Stout(3-7) 1 5 “We’re going to play tougher teams than this,” UW-Stout(5-25) 1 7 November 14, 2008 ETCETERA Student Voice 7

StudentCollin film Pote winsfilm first needed to be edited place to comply with time at constraints, Milwaukee Festival [email protected] which was done by UWRF student Ryan Brennan. After filing the appropriate form, the film crew waited for The student film “Pushed Over,” produced by UW-River some time without hearing anything from the festival. Falls students, won first place in the college narrative catego- According to Piotrowski, the wait was disheartening to ry at the Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Festival held in the group until they were contacted one month prior to early October. the festival about qualifying. Everybody involved in the The film is a comedy about a girl who gets a new job, but film, except the actors and Johnson, went to Milwaukee. whose boss’ management skills are so cruel that they push her “If you want to pursue a career in film go for it. The to the breaking point. According to film director Nathan department has a great program with great people,” Piotrowski, about 90 percent of the events in the film are based Piotrowski said. on real life experiences. It is based on a story written by for- The production team had college support in this mer UWRF student Holly Conwell, who was also producer endeavor. Speech communication and arts Chair Robin during the film’s production, and stars UWRF students Beth Murray explained that both the department as well as the Van Kampen and Dustin Koski. Dean’s Office gave their full support to help the students The film is the end result of a special topics course offered involved. last semester in the communication studies and arts depart- Before filming, the crew made storyboards, planned the Submitted photo ment. The course, Feature Filmmaking, required that students schedule, and looked for locations to film. Filming took UWRF students Beth Van Kampen and Dustin Koski act in a form two groups and produce an original piece over 10 min- roughly a month to complete and was done in sessions scene from the student film “Pushed Over.” utes in length. The course was supervised by Evan Johnson, that spanned several hours. Over” is going to be shown at a currently undisclosed film fes- the former head of the digital film and television major. “Acting in the film was one of the best experiences in my tival for winning in their category. The production crew also Prior to being shown at the film festival, the movie pre- life. I met some incredibly talented people and was able to be has plans to enter the film at similar festivals held in Madison miered on campus last spring. According to Piotrowski, the part of something fantastic. The process itself was also very and the Twin Cities and plans to get the movie shown on the film had a great turnout from both faculty and students.In educational because I have only ever acted onstage,” Van campus television station in the future. order for the film to have been submitted to the festival, the Kampen said. View a 30-second clip of the film at www.uwrfvoice.com Despite not winning the grand prize at the Festival, “Pushed ‘Role Models’ has humorous moments, corny finale Enter McLovin and the vul- little else to say. There is no tail between its legs. the movie a whole lot funnier. gar black kid. Wheeler gets characterization, no life- Danny (Paul Rudd) and Such a spirit runs rampant paired with Ronnie, a boor- altering ending message or Wheeler (Seann William throughout the first half of ishly crass little brat raised monologue - that cheesy fla- Scott) are your basic pair of “Role Models,” and I had Ken by Kool-Aid pacifiers and vor poured over the third act A.J. prototypical slackers. The lat- looked forward to seeing it Weigend stereotypical images of the is nothing but a saccharine ter loves his job as an energy close on as equally anarchis- street. Danny gets Augie attempt at moral justification. Hakari drink mascot, but Danny has tic a note. (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), But it is an unwarranted come to the stunning realiza- Unfortunately, just as with an introverted loser who advocacy. Rudd and Scott tion that he’s pretty much this past summer’s spends his life live-action bring the perfect flavor to the done squat with his life. “Hancock,” it’s not long “Role Models” is what I must confess: modern role-playing to an interactive film’s particular interpreta- Unfortunately, the day he before “Role Models” wusses comedy sucks. For every dia- renaissance fair. And, while tion of stupid. The laughs, you’d call half of an awesome decides to change things is out and becomes the corny, mond in the rough, there is a Ronnie and Wheeler connect although pretty formulaic, movie. As cynical a soul as I the day he and Wheeler cause feel-good dreck it tried so wasteland of bad schtick and over the sexual overtones of still land with enough fre- am, I was relieved by the a scene that ends with them hard not to turn into. The cli- horrible puns. “Role Models” KISS lyrics, Augie and quency to make watching fresh start the flick got off to, facing a month in jail. mactic sequence in particular impressed by its smarmy finds itself nestled into a pro- Danny find themselves at this, especially in a crowd of Luckily, I’m hesitant to is one giant fane little niche, a refreshing- odds. “I’m not really into the friends you can quote it with charm and unconventional Danny’s game of “con- ly delightful black-hearted whole buddy buddy, let’s go later, a worthwhile cure for a attitude. But like Linus and lawyer girl- recommend ‘Role nect the little comedy that highlights do stuff thing!” Danny boring night. The unapolo- his blanket, “Role Models” friend Models,’ for while I clichés,” a reveals itself to be hopelessly the backhanded charm of croaks as he simmers in his getic profanity masks the (Elizabeth didn’t really like it, messy denoue- misfits and misanthropes. detest for life. knucklehead charm, and the tethered to a sense of routine. Banks) has ment in which Danny (Paul Rudd) hates Let’s not bullshit ourselves tired buddy-comedy gets just It’s doubly disappointing to wrangled there are some everything life. He hates his job, the here, though. There should enough of a facelift to act as see a comedy that pushes its them a more moments here more miraculously subject matter to the brink of empty feeling his failures be noone watching “Role a perfect opening cartoon for manageable hilarious than entire turns out have left him with, maybe Models” that does not see the the heavy Oscar season to edginess, only to scurry back sentence: alright for the even his best friend, Wheeler freight train light at the end come. to its comfort zone with its 150 hours of movies have been. characters. (Sean William Scott). The of the celluloid tunnel, a service Plus, the jokes duo drive around to local quick and dirty moral mes- with the Big Brothersesque tend to take their cues from schools pitching anti-drug sage slapped up before the organization Sturdy Wings. the Will Ferrell School of slogans to auditoriums full of credits roll. The frayed edges The sarcastic Danny finds Random Humor. The actors bored students, all in the are quickly sewn up, betray- himself mentoring a fantasy swear up a storm here, which name of Minotaur, the kryp- ing the blackened comedic role-playing fanatic works some of the time (Rudd tonite-green energy drink core. And it’s a shame. “Role (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), is a slice of smarmy gold) but they hope the kids will get Models” starts out at break- while party guy Wheeler is falls flat even more (you’ll addicted to instead. Rudd, neck speed, gleefully stray- matched with the world’s get tired of Thompson’s char- one of the co-writers, sums ing from mundane political most foul-mouthed 10-year- acter really fast). It’s a shame, up the job perfectly, “We sell correctness. But halfway old (Bobb’e J. Thompson). since Rudd and Scott make nuclear horse piss for six through, a switch is pulled, Despite some awkward for a solid duo, which gives bucks a can!” switching the tracks from beginnings, the guys come me hope that they’ll team up After his 10-year anniver- offbeat to a fill-in-the-cliché to enjoy hanging out with in another, better project sary party, Danny’s self- mad-lib of mediocrity. the kids, eventually learning someday. loathing superiority complex But it’s easy enough to for- that they’re not the only I’m hesitant to recommend hits rock bottom. Hopped up give the corny finale, a sappy ones who have a little grow- “Role Models,” for while I on an adrenaline sugar high R-rated sermon on the ing up to do. didn’t really like it, there are from the miracle elixir, proverbial sullied mound. For the film’s first handful some moments here more Danny and Wheeler find Director David Wain takes of scenes, director David hilarious than entire movies themselves facing several audiences to escape within a Wain and company gleeful- have been. I didn’t care for years of prison rape after an shallow rendering of reality; ly give their collective fin- the boilerplate finale, but I exaggerated traffic alterca- he abandons the viewer to ger to the sort of hackneyed have a feeling other viewers tion. Danny’s ex (Elizabeth his dark-humored cynicism, tale they use as the story’s won’t mind so much. Banks) manages to get the allowing for the choice to foundation. Everyone in the Individual parts of “Role court sanction down to 150 accept the banal story arc at cast seems to be channeling Models” are better than their hours of community service face value: this is a funny Billy Bob Thornton (pick a sum; it’s a film best seen on at a Big Brother-type mentor- movie where funny people role), imbuing the proceed- DVD, when the ability to fast- ing program. elicit base reactions from ings with a smart-mouthed forward to the good stuff is males ages 13 to 24. There is quality that, in turn, makes just a click away.

Ken is a senior journalism major with a film studies minor. He has aspirations to A.J. is a senior journalism student who has been reviewing movies for almost write film reviews as a career. His favorite genres are drama and comedy. 10 years. He digs horror movies and documentaries the most.

‘Call of Duty: World at War’ neglects to provide game with new experience World at War.” Even though If you have never played a component, but I was really you would come to expect. they’re also very vulnerable the weapons and battlefields World War II video game, looking forward to a cam- There are plenty of cochlea to antitank weapons and other may differ, this is the same then I suggest you stop read- paign with substance and shattering explosions and tanks. Driving around in a overwhelming and blood- ing immediately. Those of replay value. This game does enough machine gun riveting tank is cool, but you’ll imme- Erik thirsty first person shooter as you familiar with first-person nearly nothing to satisfy my to make your head spin. diately realize just how slow Wood the last ten. Even though there shooters in general, I think hopes. The game does capture The one problem with World War II-era tanks were. is a surge of adrenaline cours- you’ll understand where I’m the savage nature of war, as World War II games is that we On a final note, the game ing throughout your circulato- coming from. The solo cam- there are many instances all know how the story ends, completely mimicked what ry system, what it boils down paign mode begins with a where a swarm of Japanese whereas in the previous mod- COD4 already accomplished to is that this is just another Pacific island-hopping marine troops will erupt out of near- ern installment of COD left with a WWII makeover, but Among the plethora of World War II video game. ambush and ends ultimately by foliage in attempts to bay- the player with a highly sus- it’ll take more than vehicles blockbuster video game Although World at War is with a truly moving event, the onet your ass. If you’re not penseful plot loaded with in my multiplayer to shell out releases in the last two light-years ahead of its previ- fall of the Berlin Wall. Put quick enough, it is lights out twists and turns. The same another 60 dollars for a months, for many gamers the ous installments, it still fails aside all the cinematic intro- and a bloody cut scene for cannot be said for World at Treyarch game. Mark my question becomes, “which to provide the gamer with an ductions about each mission you! Most of the outdoor bat- War. The online multiplayer is words, I’ll play multiplayer game is the best for my experience never seen before. and hokey pokey dramatic cut tlefields feel like enclosed truly where the game shines. until I develop severe cases of buck?” If you’re an owner of Sure the environments are scenes, this game is Call of close quarter combat, except There are about a dozen or so arthritis in both hands, but any of the next generation graphically stunning and the Duty 4.5, if that. with ancient weapons that do new perks, half of which are I’m waiting for Call of Duty platforms (Wii, 360, PS3 or storyline is more accurate in Don’t get me wrong, I will not possess the knockdown vehicle associated and four 6. even PC) and a fan of the terms of historical purposes, forever enjoy the endless power they should. The action gigantic vehicle enabled bat- famous Call of Duty series, but there is just something amount of life that I can put is rapid fire paced with a tlefields. Yes, tanks can deal then you’re in luck, because missing. into the online multiplayer smooth sailing fluidity that out a lot of punishment, but that game is “Call of Duty:

Student Voice 8 FEATURE November 14, 2008 UWRF alumnus a world renowned tuba player Ken Weigend “As each of [the children] neared kenneth.w [email protected] high school age, they began playing instruments,” Bird said. “This even- Submitted photos ”In eighth grade, the band director tually led to a family polka band, in needed a big kid to play tuba, so I which I was the drummer. I was Right: Gary Bird switched to tuba [from drums] and about nine at the time.” (left) poses with have been playing it ever since,” The Bird family toured around his band, the Gary Bird, UW-River Falls alum- western Wisconsin playing gigs at HoodleBug Brass. nus, said. “My first school horn was PTA meetings, Farmer’s Union a King sousaphone, but as I meetings and at town dance halls. Bottom right: Gary advanced in ability I was allowed to “Every weekend for about 10 Bird plays the play a new Olds sousaphone.” years my mother and dad transport- drums behind the It was this one simple act, a band ed the six of us from town to town teacher’s request for Bird to fill a and dance hall to dance hall playing 1967 Dairyland vacancy, which started Bird down polkas, waltzes, schottisches and fox Band. the path to becoming a world- trots,” Bird said. “One can only renowned tuba player. He has since imagine the time and effort on the Below: Gary Bird become a preeminent music instruc- part of our parents to do all of this sits in the middle tor, played concerts around the while running two dairy farms, of his River Falls world and published a book on tuba milking cows, plowing and planting, Brass Quintet in program notes. harvesting hay, oats and corn and 1967. The seeds of Bird’s career in raising six sons.” music, although planted in middle After high school, Bird attended school, really came to fruition dur- UWRF, then called Wisconsin State ing his time studying music at University-River Falls. During his UWRF. Bird has gone on to be one time here, Bird studied tuba with of the University’s most accom- Conrad DeJong and Charles Dalkert plished alumni, recognized as a bril- and saxophone with Robert liant artist by the faculty here at Samarotto. UWRF. Bird auditioned for, and played in, “He is a fabulous tuba player and every ensemble that needed tuba. world renowned,” said Dan Bird also played four years in the McGinty, director of the UWRF jazz bands, first on bari sax and then Foundation. on tenor. But it was not always music that “Much of my spending money was caught Bird’s eye. As a child, he was made playing saxophone with a interested in baseball. combo at the Steamboat Inn in near- “I was fascinated by throwing, by Prescott,” Bird said. State University to study tuba with ideas he had,” publication data, a history of the catching and hitting a baseball,” While attending UWRF, Bird pur- David Kuehn,” Bird said. “He was a Bird said. “Nearly everything he did piece, its instrumentation and move- Bird said in an e-mail interview. chased his first tuba, a Miraphone great influence on me and my subse- had something to do with the future ments and a description of its musi- “We had a large wall on the farm 186 CC, for $750.00. quent teaching style. He was a won- of music in its totality.” cal structure and characteristics. The house with no windows, and I would “The year was 1966 and I still have derful role model for me.” One of Bird’s most important les- majority of pieces also have produc- throw the ball against the wall and the instrument and play it occasion- Bird also engaged in instruction sons he learned from Conrad tion notes written by the composers catch it until the paint chipped off.” ally,” Bird said. with Harvey Phillips. Under DeJong during his time at UWRF. themselves. Bird said he can still vividly After receiving his Bachelor of Phillips, Bird learned a new philoso- “He told me to play the tuba like a “These notes will inspire tubists to remember when the Milwaukee Arts in music education from phy toward music: to interpret flute,” Bird said. “I more definitive Braves beat the New York Yankees UWRF in 1968, Bird attended the pieces in such a way as to bring to often remember “I love playing all interpretations and in the World Series. He began play- University of North Texas, where, in life the intent of the composer. that statement when give audiences a ing organized ball when he was 10 1971, he got his masters of music in Phillips always focused on the musi- I start playing too kinds of music and better understand- years old, and continued on through tuba performance. From there, Bird cal message delivered through play- heavy and ponder- rarely turn down the ing and enjoyment high school. He lettered in baseball, received his doctorate in music from ing, and the subject of many discus- ous. The metaphor opportunity to play.” of the music per- as well as football and wrestling. Indiana University, Bloomington in sions between the two men was cen- works.” formed,” Phillips Even though Bird was fascinated 1992. tered around the interpretation of Although integral Gary Bird, wrote in the for- by baseball, music played an impor- During the course of his career, musical phrases. to Bird’s success, UWRF alumnus ward of the book. tant role in his life as a child grow- Bird has been honored and privi- “He is the quintessential visionary, Phillips also indi- There is also a ing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm. leged to study with many great and when people were in his pres- rectly inspired Bird’s co-formation series of homages made to five dif- Bird’s parents had six children, Bird musical artists. ence for any length of time they of the Colonial Tuba Quartet. The ferent influential composers in the being the fifth. “In 1970 I entered North Texas would begin to see the myriad of group was comprised of Mary Ann book. Short biographies by col- Craig on the euphoni- leagues accompany each composer. um, Jay Hildebrandt, In 1972, Bird began teaching at ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and Established in Charleston, IL we're not french either. my subs just taste also on euphonium, IUP. His duties there included the in 1983 to add to students GPA a little better, that's all! I wanted to Gregory Fritze on E-flat teaching of tuba and euphonium, the and general dating ability. call it jimmy john's tasty sandwiches, but my mom told me to stick with gourmet. tuba and Bird on the F IUP Tubaphonium Ensemble, the She thinks whatever I do is gourmet, but i don't think either of us knows what it tuba. The four members IUP Brass Ensemble, teaching intro- means. so let's stick with tasty! met at a show put on by duction to music and playing tuba Phillips at New York’s with the HoodleBug Brass, IUP’s Carnegie Hall. All of Brass Quintet. 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However, the intimacy of yummy mayo, lettuce, and tomato. slim 4 Turkey breast #9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB Japan, and the four quintet playing, the teamwork, the #3 TOTALLY TUNA® slim 5 Salami, capicola, cheese Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, slim 6 Double provolone and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, formed a quartet. camaraderie seems to rise to the top Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinaigrette. and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, (You hav'ta order hot peppers, just ask!) “We concertized for of my preferences,” Bird said. “As a cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) about 10 years, per- member of the IUP Brass Quintet, ® ® Low Carb Lettuce Wrap #10 HUNTER’S CLUB forming at tuba confer- the HoodleBug Brass, I played in a #4 TURKEY TOM A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, ® roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. ences in Sapporo, terrific quintet for many years. The tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) JJJJ UNWICH #11 COUNTRY CLUB® Japan, Riva del Garda, members of that quintet were not #5 VITO® Same ingredients and price of the Italy, Lexington, Ky., only great players, but good friends sub or club without the bread. Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo! U.S. Army Band who helped create lasting musical capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) Conference in memories.” vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request) ® #6 VEGETARIAN JIMMY TO GO #12 BEACH CLUB® Washington, DC and Bird retired from IUP in May of Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado hundreds of schools,” 2007. He and his wife, Kaye, moved Layers of provolone cheese separated by real CATERING spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and Bird said. back to western Wisconsin, purchas- avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, mayo! (It's the real deal, and it ain't even California.) lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Truly a gourmet sub not BOX LUNCHES, PLATTERS, PARTIES! The name Colonial ing a 20-acre plot with 12 acres of it for vegetarians only ...... peace dude!) DELIVERY ORDERS will include a delivery #13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB® Tuba Quartet is derived wooded, complete with walking charge of 25¢ per item (+/–10¢). J.J.B.L.T.® Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced from the fact that when paths and wild animals, as well as a cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. J YM (Try it on my 7-grain whole wheat bread. This veggie the quartet was formed, field for corn and soybeans. Bird (The only better BLT is mama's BLT) ++JIMMYJOHNS.COM ++ TWNLNSFQ//¹8 sandwich is world class!) all the members taught plays tuba in the Sheldon Theater #14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB® in schools within states Brass Band out of Red Wing, Minn. +sides + Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. of the original 13 He also teaches one day a week at An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but + Soda Pop colonies: Craig at St. Cloud State University. definitely tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection! College of St. Rose in In June, Bird accompanied the + Giant chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookie THE J.J. ® ® #15 CLUB TUNA Albany, Ny.; UWRF band on their trip to Prague + Real potato chips or jumbo kosher dill pickle GARGANTUAN The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one has Hildebrandt at in the Czech Republic. + Extra load of meat This sandwich was invented by a lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato. University of Delaware; + Extra cheese or extra avocado spread Jimmy John's brother Huey. It's huge Although Bird is officially retired, enough to feed the hungriest of all ® Fritze at Berkley he has no plans to stop playing and + Hot Peppers humans! Tons of genoa salami, sliced #16 CLUB LULU smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, College of Music in teaching. The deadlines of teaching turkey & provolone, jammed into & mayo. (JJ's original turkey & bacon club) Boston; and Bird at at St. Cloud keep Bird happy, pro- freebies (subs & clubs only) one of our homemade French buns ™ Indiana University of ductive and organized, but the once- then smothered with onions, mayo, #17 ULTIMATE PORKER Onion, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, mayo, sliced lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Real applewood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, Pennsylvania. a-week schedule also gives him the cucumber, Dijon mustard, oil & vinegar, and oregano. Italian dressing. tomato & mayo, what could be better! In 1994, Bird published freedom to travel, play golf, wood- a book entitled work and visit his children and “Program Notes for the grandchildren. WE DELIVER! 7 DAYS A WEEK Solo Tuba.” The book is “Deadlines and expectancies are a compilation of pieces necessary for me to be happy and TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM for solo tuba, tuba and productive,” Bird said. “I do not see piano and tuba with var- complete retirement in the near ious other accompani- future and frankly, that does not ® "YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" ments. Along with appeal to me.” each piece is a complete ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any Menu Changes.