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Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Campuses Vol.Advance-Titan 129, No. 11 April 29, 2021 advancetitan.com Oshkosh spring temps continue to rise By Mackenzie Seymour have recorded an increase in aver- [email protected] age spring temperatures of 2°F or more over the past 50 years,” Cli- Fluctuations between warm and mate Central said. “Further, 96% cold weather patterns in Oshkosh of cities (234) reported an increase this month may be the result of in the number of above-normal global climate change. spring days since 1970, with 81% Over the last few weeks, the of cities (196) reporting an in- fluctuation of temperatures has crease of 5 days or more.” resulted from the rippling effect Oshkosh has experienced a 1.3 of a combination of phenomena °F increase in springtime tem- known as La Niña, the Jet Stream peratures since 1970, according to and the polar vortex. RCC-ACIS.org, the Applied Cli- According to Beth Johnson, a mate Information System. UWO Fox Cities geology profes- A one or two degree difference sor, the Midwest is in temperatures can have signifi- emerging from cant consequences. For instance, the effects of the change can lead to an unsta- La Niña, ble atmosphere, which leads to short- and long-term compli- which is a Carter Uslabar / Advance-Titan pattern of cations in weather patterns. Details from a paj ntaub located in Reeve Union, based on the Hmong exodus from Laos to Thailand. Pacific trade “Warmer air can hold more winds that moisture, which will eventu- push warm ally come down as heavier water toward precipitation events. In the Asia and re- wintertime, we would have UWO stands to condemn sults in cold less snow and fewer days water along the below freezing,” Johnson ex- west coasts of the plained. Asian American hate Americas. The decrease in snow would ed to legitimately fear losing my ki said. “I actively work to avoid “Complicating this affect Wisconsin tourism for By Katie Pulvermacher life for it.” places and situations to keep my- is the fact that the po- the winter sports season, as well [email protected] Ozbaki is Southern Chinese and self from possibly experiencing a lar vortex circulation as impact local ecosystems. Asian American racism, ac- shared that her most prominent negative bias.” pattern was disrupted “We are seeing vegetation cording to the Washington Post, experiences of racism were from At Oshkosh, she has dealt pri- this year. With climate changes from cold-tolerant spe- has been around for over 160 her childhood and adolescence marily with microaggressions or change, we are seeing that cies to those that prefer warmer years, following the immigra- through forms of overt prejudice indirect encounters from people in the Jet Stream is becom- temperatures, as well as an in- tion of Chinese men in the 1850s and microaggressions. classes and friends, surprisingly. ing more exaggerated in crease in invasive insect species working in mines and on railroad A scholarly article titled “Racial She has heard things such as, its path,” Johnson explains. that had previously been kept in construction, but it has been over- Microaggressions and the Asian “Oh, you’re Asian so you MUST “Parts of it will dip further check by below-freezing tem- shadowed for far too long. Only American Experience” describes be really good at math” or state- down into the midlatitudes, peratures,” Johnson said. with recent attacks on Asians microaggressions as “subtle, stun- ments such as “Don’t all asians do which we experience as extreme Those changes aren’t new, but during the pandemic, including ning, often automatic exchanges or like x, y, z?” cold spells in winter.” they continue to be an alarming the Atlanta murders, has greater which are ‘put downs.’ People The article states that when As a result of dips in the Jet trend. Conservationist, awareness been brought to the of color experience them as sub- Asians are stereotyped academ- Stream, warm masses of air forester, educator, longstanding issues. tle insults directed toward them, ically that they are smart, espe- called sudden stratospher- and outdoor enthu- Once Chinese immigrants came often automatically and uncon- cially in math and science, it may ic warmings travel into siast Aldo Leop- in filling low-wage, dangerous sciously.” actually depress academic perfor- polar regions. When old, who taught jobs in the U.S., the racist trope The article further describes dif- mance. springtime occurs, the at UW-Madison of “Asians coming to steal white ferent forms of microaggressions Even though it might be meant warm masses of air will in the 1930s and jobs” started. such as microassaults, microin- in a positive manner, one cannot dissipate and can result 1940s, tracked In 1854, the case People v. Hall sults and microinvalidations. assume another’s academic capa- in warm, dry spells, which phonological ruled that “people of Asian de- Often, White Americans tend to bilities. This stereotype is a com- is what occurred in early changes for decades scent could not testify against a dichotomize racial issues in Black mon belief of many white people. April. on his property outside White person in court, virtually and White terms, which leaves Politics has also contributed “Yes, the 60 degree weather Baraboo, which became part of a guaranteeing that Whites could Asians and non-black people of massively to recent events. was nice, but it’s not typical for book, “A Sand County Almanac.” escape punishment for anti-Asian color to have their experiences Shantha Rau Barriga, the dep- Wisconsin at this time of year,” He noted the connections between violence.” ignored. uty executive director of Human Johnson said. The unexpected dry phenological events such as a plant Countless other cases, massa- “When I was younger, people Rights Watch, states that during conditions have also prompted the blooming and a migratory bird ar- cres, acts, murders, riots and other tended to discriminate against former President Donald Trump’s Wisconsin DNR to issue burn bans riving, and realized that if the two forms of hatred have been target- me more physically rather than presidency, his “reckless rhetoric earlier than usual this year. become out of sync, the bird may ed toward Asians. The pandemic psychologically,” Ozbaki said. “I over the past four years has creat- According to Climate Central, starve during a cold snap when fly- has only heightened acts of hatred. would be taunted for my dark tan ed a safe space for people to voice an independent organization of ing insects become scarce. “The events that have been hap- skin color, the shape of my eyes, their anger and hatred against mi- scientists who report research “If America is to stay, she must pening in America are horrible,” etc.” norities, normalizing bigotry.” findings on climate change and have healthy land to live on, for UW Oshkosh sophomore Olivia She would be called derogatory President Joe Biden was quick weather patterns, cities across the and by,” Leopold wrote. “We Ozbaki said. “The intentional tar- terms such as “monkey,” “chink” to condemn the “skyrocketing” United States have been recording abuse land because we regard it geting of Asian Americans hor- and “Ching Chong.” of hate crimes against people of higher average spring tempera- as a commodity belonging to us. rifies me. I’ve always held fear “I have been blessed to have ex- Asian descent since the start of the tures for the past several decades. When we see land as a community of being attacked because I was perienced minimal racist incidents pandemic over a year ago, and so “In our analysis of 243 cities to which we belong, we may begin different, but I didn’t think there at Oshkosh, however that doesn’t Jump to HATE / Page 2 across the U.S., 120 cities (49%) to use it with love and respect.” would come a time where I need- mean they didn’t happen,” Ozba- 2 | AdvanceTitan.com April 29, 2021 Advance-Titan PRSSA Phone: 920-424-3048 Email: [email protected] Website: campaigns www.advancetitan.com

Editor in Chief Carter Uslabar for donors [email protected] By Kelly Hueckman [email protected] Ad Manager Jon Woodall [email protected] On Thursday, April 22 the UW 414-519-6639 Oshkosh chapter of Public Rela- tions Student Society of America Distribution Manager (PRSSA) treated UWO students Peter Herrmann and staff with donuts as part of [email protected] their annual National Organ Do- nation Awareness Competition Managing Editor (NODAC) campaign. Cory Sparks The event, held in Reeve Me- [email protected] morial Union, was on behalf of non-profit organization Donate News Editor Life to advocate for national or- Amber Brockman gan donation. [email protected] With the phrase, “Donut For- get to Donate,” printed across Assistant News Editor gift bags of donut holes, UWO Sophia Voight PRSSA encouraged students and [email protected] faculty members to take a pledge to sign up as national organ do- Sports Editor Cory Sparks nors. [email protected] Students who stopped to learn about national organ donation Opinion Editor Owen Peterson Graphic by Amanda Hollander and took the pledge to sign up as [email protected] a donor not only received their donuts, but were also entered in a Arts & Entertainment Editor COVID-19 vaccine update gift-card giveaway to take place Lexi Langendorf at the end of the month. [email protected] By Sophia Voight Health Services (DHS) reported Pfizer is the only vaccine - avail This year’s campaign has con- [email protected] 10,596 total cases of the variant vi- able for 16 and 17 year-olds, so not sisted of sharing the stories of Copy Desk Chief rus in the state, of which 349 vari- all sites administer vaccines to those organ donors “gifting a moment” Heidi Docter The Winnebago County Health ant cases were found in Winnebago under 18 as not all carry Pfizer. to someone in need as well as ed- [email protected] Department (WCHD) resumed ad- County. The Culver Family Welcome ucating the community about the ministering the Johnson & Johnson Variant cases make up less than Center has walk-in COVID-19 vac- need for organ donation. Graphic Designer (J&J) vaccine as COVID-19 cases 1% of all COVID-19 cases in the cinations for anyone aged 18 and up Set to be next year’s PRSSA Amanda Hollander caused by virus variants increased state. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, president, UWO junior Justine [email protected] across the state. Community vaccine sites con- Wednesday and Friday and from 12 Eron said, “We look at NODAC Wisconsin temporarily suspend- tinue to hold free walk-in vaccine to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. as a way to increase awareness Photo Editor April Lee ed the single-dose J&J vaccine after clinics. The Culver Center is currently about national organ donation [email protected] six cases of a “rare and severe” type Anyone in Wisconsin aged 16 only administering the Moderna rather than just state-wide.” of blood clot were reported, but be- and older can get vaccinated for free vaccine. Eron and the other members Web Editor Olivia Ozbaki gan administering it again after the — even if you can’t provide proof Roughly 30% of Winnebago of PRSSA are trying to inform [email protected] U.S. Food and Drug Administration of residency, don’t have a valid state County residents have completed the public that to register as a approved it for emergency use. identification, or do not have insur- their vaccine series, which is over national donor instead of only Social Media Manager The Wisconsin Department of ance. 52,000 people. state-wide, extra steps need to be Grant Hunter taken. [email protected] Shared in the campaign, a Cen- tral Wisconsin Gift of Life page Asst. Social Media Manager Hate: Asian racism persists member, Alison Snortheim, took Sami Christiansen the time to share how an organ [email protected] From Page 1 foreign exchange student from Ja- all Asian students on campus during transplant saved her life. was UWO. pan at the time, from the Appleton these trying times,” Montero said. “Someone took a moment so I Copy Desk Editors: Chancellor Andrew Leavitt re- airport when she returned from Ja- Even as Asian American racism could have another moment with Kira Moericke, Aaron Beecher leased a statement to the university pan during winter break. is of certain relevancy, all forms of my two beautiful children and community after the murder of eight “I am a Japanese major, so natu- racism should be condemned. my husband and the rest of the Staff Writers: Mackenzie Sey- people, six identified as Asian, in rally I spoke Japanese to her when The Asian Model Minority myth, family,” Snortheim said. mour, Andrew Hansen, Jonathon Atlanta, Georgia on March 16. I surprised her at the airport,” Mon- according to the article, is a strong Snortheim was able to spend Samp, Cassidy Kennedy, Katie “I reaffirm what I shared a year tero said. “We were both conversing belief that Asians are somehow im- more time with her friends and Pulvermacher, Megan LaFond, ago this week as the onset of pan- happily until I noticed that people mune to the effects of racism. family after her sister donated a Mattie Beck, Kylie Balk- demic fed racist stigmas and bias were giving us very dirty looks once NPR in the Wisconsin Public Ra- kidney to her. Yaatenen, Tom Antrim, Jalen around the globe: bigotry has no they saw two Asians speaking an dio, describes racial resentment as While the campaign highlights Dixon place at UWO,” Leavitt said. “It Asian language they didn’t under- “moral feeling that Blacks violate inspiring experiences, informing threatens our safe campuses, jeop- stand. That was when I really felt such traditional American values as people about the importance of Faculty Adviser Barb Benish ardizes our mental and emotional unwelcome here in Wisconsin.” individualism and self reliance,” as organ donation can be difficult. [email protected] health and is destructive to the in- His girlfriend’s country is ethni- defined by political scientists Don- UWO senior Megan Sullivan, clusive institution we are creating.” cally homogeneous, and she had ald Kinder and David Sears. responsible for running the NO- The OSA Executive Board, never really dealt with racism prior Ozbaki mentioned that Asians About the Newspaper DAC campaign as VP of Events, UWO’s Hmong Studies Program, to this incident. In March of 2020, have been painted as a model mi- The Advance-Titan is an in- revealed, “It’s a tough topic to The Student Organization of Lati- a week before everyone was sent nority in order to place Asian Amer- dependent student newspaper talk about...no one wants to talk nos, Hmong Student Union, African home, people were very “paranoid icans against Black Americans, published on campus since 1894. about death.” American Studies Club, Black Stu- and xenophobic.” which is extremely harmful for both The paper is written and edited According to Donate Life, dent Union, Rainbow Alliance for “My head was always on a swiv- communities. by students at UW Oshkosh who more than 100,000 men, women HOPE, Gentlemen of Excellence el whenever my girlfriend and I “Although Asian American rac- are soley responsible for content and children are on the waiting and Club Nippon all released state- walked anywhere outside, fearing ism is prominent right now, this and editorial policy. Any UW list for an organ transplant that ments regarding the surge of hate that someone would try to harm isn’t the time to place the American Oshkosh student from all three could save their lives. crimes against Asian Americans. her or myself,” Montero said. “She Asian community’s racist experi- campuses is welcome to work However, with more communi- Junior Vice President Raiden wouldn’t walk anywhere without ences in superiority to other people on the newspaper staff. The ty members learning about organ Montero of Club Nippon has dealt me because of the fear of being as- of color’s racist experiences,” Ozba- Advance-Titan is published on donation and taking the pledge to with racism here on campus both saulted.” ki said. “This is the time to work on Thursday during the academic become national organ donors, before and after COVID-19 hit the Montero, similarly to Ozbaki, has dismantling ALL racism.” year. this number can begin to drop. U.S. also been called racial slurs, but he This story is made part by UWO “Organ donation is beautiful He is Thai/Chinese-American said he has endured it. students who took the time to share Correction Policy: in a way that your legacy gets on his mother’s side and vividly “With the fellowship of my other their experiences with discriminato- The Advance-Titan is committed to live on through other people,” remembers an experience when Asian classmates and friends, es- ry hate and violence. Oshkosh will to correcting errors of fact that Sullivan said. “If we can raise COVID-19 was getting very serious pecially my three best friends who not stand for discrimination and de- appear in print or online. Mes- awareness in our community, in China before it hit the U.S. are all of Hmong descent, I’ve been mands an inclusive community both sages regarding errors can be we can create a ripple effect and This experience happened when able to remain strong in my ethnic on and off campus. emailed to [email protected]. save as many lives as possible.” he went to pick up his girlfriend, a pride and have been advocating for April 29, 2021 AdvanceTitan.com | 3 Sports Titan Scores Baseball Friday, April 23 Finlandia University: 5 UW Oshkosh: 8

Finlandia University: 3 UW Oshkosh: 24

Saturday, April 24 Finlandia University: 6 UW Oshkosh: 10

Finlandia University: 15 UW Oshkosh: 9

Sunday, April 25 Finlandia University: 3 UW Oshkosh: 9

Wednesday, April 28 *Game 1 vs. UW-Platteville *Game 2 vs. UW-Platteville

Softball Friday, April 23 UW Oshkosh: 3 UW-River Falls: 5 Courtesy of Ricky Nelson Senior Acacia Tupa smashed her first home run of the season on April 22 in UWO’s 8-7 win over UWSP. In her last four games, Tupa has Wednesday, April 28 had one home run, four RBIs and four runs. She also leads UWO in stolen bases on the season with six. *Game 1 vs. UW-Whitewater *Game 2 vs. UW-Whitewater

Track and Field UWO softball goes 2-2 on the road Friday, April 23 By Jonathon Samp tans had an 8-0 lead in the second in the fifth and sixth innings. This a score of 5-3. Claire Petrus was Men: unscored [email protected] inning, and the Pointers almost game only went six innings. given the loss in this one as she Women: unscored clawed their way back into the Then the Titans traveled to Riv- went three innings allowing five The softball team had a game, quieting the Titans’ bats and er Falls on Saturday to take on the hits and two runs and only getting Saturday, April 24 busy week last week, playing scoring seven runs of their own. Falcons in the final double header one strikeout. The Titans stranded UW-Whitewater Drake four games on the road against Mia Crotty got her first save of the of the week. seven runners on base as the of- Alternative Meet UW-Stevens Point and UW-River season in the contest. The Titans won game one of fense picked up slightly, but the Men: unscored Falls and winning half of them. In game two of the double-head- the double-header 6-5. Once again run production did not. Women: unscored The Titans first traveled to Ste- er against Stevens Point, the Titans Fink earned the win in this one, This week the Titans look to play vens Point, where they went .500 got smacked, losing 12-4 in the pitching the entire game giving up Whitewater for a double-header St. Norbert College Invitational in the double-header. contest. Crotty was handed the six hits and five runs (three earned) on Wednesday and then Stout on Men: 1/7 (167) In game one the Titans won 8-7. loss in this contest, as she went with seven strikeouts in this effort. Friday for another double-header. Women: 1/7 (188) Maddie Fink was credited with the five innings allowing seven runs The bats were quiet from both The Titans will continue this road win as she went six innings allow- (five earned) and had three strike- teams, as there were only 10 hits trip as both of these games will be Women’s Golf ing seven runs on 11 hits with one outs in this one. The Pointers’ bats in the entire game. away. Their next home game is on Saturday, April 24 strikeout in the contest. The Ti- came alive as they scored six runs In game two, the Titans lost by May 4. UW-Oshkosh : 4/10, 336 Women’s Tennis Track team prepares for conference Saturday, April 24 UW-Eau Claire: lost 9-0 By Jalen Dixon tans will have a meet at UW-Plat- UW-Stout: lost 7-2 [email protected] teville and a meet at Wartburg College in Iowa on Friday. The UW Oshkosh track and All these meets and events can Calendar field team split in half to compete do a number on the team’s bodies, at meets in Michigan, St. Nor- but the Titans train for weeks just Thursday bert’s and Whitewater this week- like the one they have this week. end. “It will be tough to recover our Track and Field: UW-Oshkosh In Michigan, the Titans had bodies in such a short time span,” High Jump & Throws Invitational just four athletes perform, and Johnson stated. “I still believe at noon. the scores from the meet were not though we are well trained and kept. In their meet at UW-White- prepared for these types of situa- Friday water the scores were also not tions.” kept, but the Titans still had one Sophomore sprinter Amitai Women’s Golf: WIAC Cham- first-place finish during the meet Wheat stated that as the weeks pionship at Reedsburg Country and seven place-winning efforts. wind down, the team is resting Club at noon. In their third meet at St. Nor- as much as they can in order to Track and Field: Wartburg Col- bert’s, the Titans finished first out prepare for the conference tourna- lege Friday Night Lights Meet at of the seven teams that participat- ment that begins on May 7. noon and UW-Platteville Border ed for their outstanding win on “This is a tempering period for Battle at 1 p.m. Saturday. us,” Wheat said. “We have our Softball: at UW-Stout at 4 p.m. The Titans’ incredible work conference championship next and 6 p.m. ethic and hard work paid off with week and we are planning to load their 29 place-winning events at up every event that we can and try Saturday the invitational. to win conference.” Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan “We did a great job at the St. These meets will end the Titans’ Following the three meets taking place during this upcoming week- Women’s Golf: WIAC Champi- Norbert’s meet,” freshman throw- busy month of April, and they will end, UWO will compete at the WIAC Championship starting on onship at Reedsburg Country er Tay’Jion Johnson said. “I then be preparing for the month May 7 at UW-River Falls. Club at 10 a.m. couldn’t have been more satisfied of May where the Titans plan to separate meets that we have com- meet because every team there is Baseball: vs UW-Platteville at with my team’s performance.” qualify for Nationals and get to ing Friday,” Wheat said. ranked in the top ten, so we’ve got 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Titans’ busy month of April the big stage. “The majority of our field to go out there and compete hard.” will continue this Thursday, where The Titans will whatever they events are going to travel to Plat- Be sure to catch the Titans when they will be at home for their high need to do to finish out April with teville and the majority of our they are at home on Thursday for * - Check the UWO athletics page jump and throws invitational. The a bang. sprinters will travel to Wartburg. the high jump and throws invita- for results week doesn’t stop there, as the Ti- “We have to attack these two Wartburg is a very competitive tional. 4 | AdvanceTitan.com April 29, 2021 Titans score 66 runs in five games By Jonathon Samp hits and had seven strikeouts. [email protected] This game only went seven in- nings due to the run rule being ap- The Titans baseball team had a plied. five-game home stand against Fin- Game three (Saturday, April 24) landia University this past weekend, had a closer scoreboard as the Titans and the Titans did some damage, won by a score of 10-6. The bats sweeping the Lions in a dominating quieted down a bit from the night fashion. before as the Titans had 13 hits. Game one of the series was on As a team, the Titans had left sev- Friday, April 23, and it was the clos- en runners stranded on base in this est of the five as the Titans won by a game. score of 8-5. It was a see-saw game The winning pitcher in this game as momentum swings were present was Alex Larson, who went six in- throughout the entire game. nings, giving up four runs on six hits The Lions had an early home run, and seven strikeouts. Niedzwiecki but the Titans responded with three got the save again as he went two- runs in the bottom of the first. In the thirds of an inning and pitched a fourth inning, the Lions began to shutout. march back and take the lead from Game four was another dominant the Titans, scoring four runs in the win for the Titans as they won by a inning and making the score 5-3. score of 15-9. The Titans responded as they Much of the offensive produc- chipped away at the lead with Matt tion came from Staniske, who went Scherrman’s sacrifice fly and Grif- 4-4 with four RBIs and four runs, fith Lukes’s RBI single. The Titans Scheelk, who had another produc- then controlled the rest of the game tive game as he went 2-4, with four April Lee / Advance-Titan with Jarrett Scheelk’s single which RBIs and two runs, Connor Giusti In the five-game series against Finlandia University this past weekend, Staniske went 10-18 behind the scored two and then Matt Scherr- went 2-4 as well with three RBIs plate with two home runs, 13 RBIs and eight runs. Staniske currently has a .506 batting average, the best man’s triple, which added one more. and three runs and Eric Modaff in the conference, on the year. The winning pitcher was Harry Orth went 3-6 with two RBIs and two as he went 3 ⅓ innings, allowing no runs. runs and one hit. He also had four The pitcher credited with the win strikeouts while on the bump. was Scherrman, who tossed for sev- Trevor Niedzwiecki also got his en innings and allowed seven runs second save of the season in the (six earned) and had 11 strikeouts. contest. Finally, in Game five (Sunday), Game two was a much different the Titans had won by a score of story as the Titans demolished the 9-3. The Titans as a team totaled Lions winning 24-3. The Titan bats nine hits in this one. Scheelk added were hot in this one, as the Titan another home run to his season total, player stat lines looked like video and leadoff batter Modaff hit a triple game numbers. in the contest. The pitcher credited Ethan Schreier went 2-3 with with the win was Will Michalski as four runs and one RBI, Hunter he went eight innings allowing two Staniske went 3-4 with three runs runs and had himself 10 strikeouts and six RBIs and Scheelk also went in the contest. 3-4 with four runs, five RBIs and 2 The Titans look to UW-Platteville HRs. Scheelk was also the winning on Wednesday and then again Sat- pitcher in this one, as he went five urday this week. innings giving up one run on two Injured football coach in good spirits

By Cory Sparks money to cover bills and other daily [email protected] expenses for a year to support the family. Mark Angeletti, the defensive “The GoFundMe was designed line coach for the UW Oshkosh to help the family with day-to-day football team, is in good spirits and expenses,” she said. “Coach Ange- is on the road to recovery roughly a letti is not working, and his wife is month after being involved in a car currently not working in order to be accident that severely injured him. able to provide him care at home, On March 15, Angeletti was so they’re without both of those in- heading to one of his favorite fish- comes.” ing spots when he was involved in Endries said that the support a single-car crash, suffering nine from the community was an amaz- broken ribs, as well as a punctured ing thing to see. Even after the lung, fractured pelvis, broken bones goal was raised a few times until it in his leg and a concussion. topped out at $24,000, Titan nation Since then, a GoFundMe was exceeded expectations by raising organized by Jill Endries, former $26,724. UWO admissions director, to help “We hope to be able to pay for with everyday expenses. Endries day-to-day expenses like rent, util- has been talking with Angeletti’s ities or any of those other kinds of wife regarding updates his condi- bills that are there all of the time tion. whether you’re working or not,” “He is at home and is very heav- Endries said. “This community just ily engaged with physical therapy came through with flying colors and is in recovery,” Endries said. and blew us out of the water with “His wife said that he is really moti- how they responded and with the vated to get better and get well. It’s strength of their responses.” still going to be a pretty long road, For those still wanting to contrib- but right now everything is very ute to Angeletti and his family, the positive.” GoFundMe page can be accessed at Endries also said that as Angeletti gofund.me/f81d490e. recovers, both he and his wife are not working, so the purpose of the GoFundMe was to raise enough April 29, 2021 AdvanceTitan.com | 5 UWO golf finishes fourth at spring fling meet By Cory Sparks top half of the field in all four of its [email protected] meets so far. Hubbard said that the hard work The UW Oshkosh women’s golf put forth by each of her golfers team finished fourth out of the 10 makes them all astounding players teams at the UW-Whitewater spring and that the overall success reflects fling meet in Janesville last - Satur the respect they have for each other day. and the game. After finishing up a thirty-six “I believe what makes us such a hole meet on April 17, the UWO strong team is that each player is a team played its third consecutive team leader,” Hubbard said. “They round of 18 holes at the Riverside have confidence in the team, they Golf Course. UWO put up their respect each other and they demon- lowest 18-hole score of the season strate a strong work ethic.” with a 336, a 46 stroke improve- Even with the team putting up ment from their first meet of the some impressive numbers so far year where they put up a score of this season, Hubbard sees working 382 at the Carthage College firebird around the greens as an aspect of the invitational. game that can never be emphasized Head coach Beth Hubbard notic- enough. es her team’s progress, and she said “We’ll continue this week, fo- the lower the team’s scores get, the cusing on approach shots and [our] more confident she is in her players’ short game,” she said. “My dad abilities going into the Wisconsin used to always say ‘your short game Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is the last to come and the first to (WIAC) tournament. go,’ so we are continuing to work on “We finished with a team low lag putts and chipping to capitalize score 336 for the season, which is on birdie opportunities.” Courtesy of Beth Hubbard exactly where we want to be, riding The WIAC championship will Freshman Ava Downie shot an 18-hole score of 88 at the UW-Whitewater spring fling meet. This was that momentum into the conference take place from Friday to Sunday at landed her in 25th place overall among the 57 women competing at the event. Downie’s lowest round championship,” Hubbard said. Reedsburg Country Club in Reeds- of the year was an 82 at the UW-Whitewater Invitational on April 17. Sophomore golfer Lauryn Davis burg with tee times at noon on Fri- became the first UWO member to day and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and shoot below 80 on 18 holes this year Sunday. by putting up a score of 79. Hubbard believes that there is no Hubbard said Davis’ mindset ceiling for this team’s capabilities helped her just as much as her sound come tournament time. mechanics did this past weekend. “Every player on this team is “Lauryn has a strong mental capable of a strong performance at Volunteer In game along with her strong golf conference,” she said. “If we con- game, both that really shined this tinue to adjust course management weekend,” she said. over the three-day tournament and Your Community UWO has finished in at least the stay mentally strong, we have a at EAA® AirVenture® Oshkosh™ 2021 UWO tennis team looks

EAA’s Collegiate Volunteer Program is the perfect opportunity for ahead to next year UW-Oshkosh students who are looking to: By Cory Sparks and effort given our circumstanc- > Volunteer with a local nonprofit organization [email protected] es was great,” Spicer said. “Being a student athlete alone is hard on a > Connect with college students from around the world The UW Oshkosh women’s ten- team, but having six players made ® > Assist in putting on the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration nis team concluded their season it a little more complicated. I really > Add volunteer hours with a recognizable company to their resume with a pair of losses against UW- commend the women on my team Eau Claire and UW-Stout in the and their ability to adjust so quickly Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic to such a small team.” Visit EAA.org/Titans to learn more and apply. Conference (WIAC) tournament in Spicer stepped into a huge role as Whitewater on Saturday. the singles one player this year. She UWO competed as a seven seed stated that the role was tough for her, Sponsored by in the seven-team tournament and as she went 2-7 in singles competi-

AVIATION SUPPLIES & ACADEMICS lost to UWEC, the two seed, by a tion this year. Since 1940 score of 9-0 to start the tournament “Given the circumstances, I had a off. tougher year than I have had in the The closest match was a singles past years,” she said. “Going from matchup between UWO junior Mi- four singles last year to one singles chelle Spicer and UWEC’s Elaine was a big jump for me and it was Franta. Franta won the first set 6-2, hard for me to get back on track.” but Spicer managed to make the sec- Spicer said that she will be break- ond set close by only losing it 7-5. ing her game down and focusing on This year’s WIAC tournament her groundstrokes this offseason in was double elimination, so UWO order to better herself as a tennis got a second chance. player. UWO’s consolation matchup was “The thing that I intend on fo- against UWS, but they dropped the cusing on in the offseason is my match by a score of 7-2. groundstrokes,” she said. “I feel like Freshman Maddie Toboyek won they could have been a lot stronger her singles matchup against Stout’s with more practice and this offsea- Annie Sandry 6-3, 7-5, and Toboyek son I’ll have more time to put into and Spicer teamed up to win a dou- practicing them.” bles matchup against Sandry and If WIAC competition resumes its Lauren Couves 8-6. normal schedule next school year, UWO finished their season with the UWO tennis team will have a an 0-9 record overall and an 0-6 re- quick turnaround and will begin its cord in conference competition. next season in the fall. Spicer, the singles one player for Spicer intends to finish her -col UWO, is proud of the team’s effort lege career off in the best way pos- considering the odd circumstances. sible when the Titans play in the With only six players on the 2021 WIAC championship next. spring roster, head coach Robert “Heading into the offseason, my LeBuhn had to put some players in focus is hopefully being able to re- both singles and doubles competi- turn next year and finish my senior tion. year off successfully in the WIAC “I think the team’s performance conference,” she said.

HR_CollegiateVolunteerProgram_2021_AdvancedTitanPrintAd_5.94x10.indd 1 3/11/21 2:55 PM 6 | AdvanceTitan.com Opinion April 29, 2021 Titan Stadium is too far from campus By Katie Pulvermacher travel to the stadium for prac- [email protected] tice, and they find the trek frus- trating. J. J. Keller Field at Titan Sta- “It’s a hassle to have the sta- dium, originally built in 1970 dium that far away,” freshman and renovated in 2004 for near- track & field athlete Alaina ly $10 million, is where foot- Wagner said. “We have to co- ball, soccer and outdoor track ordinate rides and make sure & field events take place. everyone, including under- According to Visit Oshkosh, classmen, have rides there and “J.J. Keller Field is home to back. It’s inconvenient that the what is considered Wisconsin’s stadium is not on campus.” third-most valued field behind When the track team is re- Lambeau Field and Camp Ran- cruiting incoming athletes, the dall Stadium.” fact that our stadium is so far As great as the stadium and away from campus might be a field may be, it is disadvanta- reason athletes do not commit geous in the fact that it is near- to UWO. Parents and fans may ly a 40 minute walk from the also have problems finding our center of campus at Dempsey stadium across the river, as Hall. most UW campuses have their This may not be an inconve- stadiums right on campus for nience for students that have easy access. a vehicle on campus, but for Oshkosh is hosting a meet those who do not, this is quite for a couple UW conference a trek. schools for high jump and I have seen the green GO throws on April 29. Because Transit busses around campus, the track is so weathered down but personally, I was never in- Katie Pulvermacher / Advance-Titan and has no grip for spikes, formed on how students could The J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium is a 40 minutes walk away the main UWO campus. Oshkosh cannot host running access them. After further re- events. Multiple athletes have search, I found a website with River, getting to the stadium North Main Street, which is the solely a walking/biking bridge. mentioned hoping that the a form to fill out for a monthly would be much easier. furthest south. This would cut back on the track gets redone so we can bus pass for faculty, students Currently, there are four A good place to put another amount of concrete needed host more diverse events again. and staff to access free rides. main bridges across the Fox bridge would be a bit south of to make a standard Oshkosh By closer connecting our Besides taking the GO Tran- River. These bridges are on the Ceramics Lab connecting bridge wide enough for four campus to the stadium, more sit, some might prefer walking, Congress Ave, which is the far- campus on the Wiouwash Trail, lanes of travel. It would func- opportunities will open up for but as the walk is so long, this thest north; on WI Trunk 44, to south of the Lakeside Mari- tion as the other four bridges those without transportation to might become discouraging. which is the one most used to na next to the stadium on the would and break apart in the get to the stadium and immerse If Oshkosh was able to cut the get to the stadium; on Jack- other side of the Fox River. middle to make sure boats fit more in the college experience walking time in half by build- son and Oregon streets; and on To cut back on costs of this under in passing. once events start back up. ing a new bridge across the Fox expenditure, this would be Sometimes athletes have to A-T staffers’ favorite places to study

By Owen Peterson as long as you leave one open [email protected] for me!

With finals week just around Katie Pulvermacher, Opin- the corner, students will be ion and News Writer flocking to various places If I’m not studying on the around campus to prepare for second floor of north Polk by their exams. the big windows, you can prob- If you’re in need of inspi- ably find me in the basement ration for where to do your of my dorm, Stewart. Stewart’s last-minute cramming, here basement is a great place for are some of the preferred study me to study at night and crank spots of the Advance-Titan out a bunch of assignments. No staff. one is ever down there around 8 p.m., and it’s fun to bring Lexi Langendorf, Arts and a friend, listen to music and Entertainment Editor study. This semester, I’ve spent a lot of time studying in my Owen Peterson, Opinion apartment due to COVID-19. Editor Normally, however, my favor- My favorite place to study ite study spots are either some- has to be the north third floor where outdoors or at cafes with of Polk. It’s probably one of friends. the quietest and most secluded places on campus, so it’s per- If the weather is nice during Owen Peterson / Advance-Titan finals week this year, I’ll defi- fect for focusing and finishing The Sage study rooms require no reservations and come with a white board, TV and, most a 10-page paper the day before nitely be studying outside as importantly, multiple rolly chairs. much as possible. I generally it’s due. The down side to that, keep it pretty simple and just of course, is that every time focused. ideas on the whiteboard, and lay a blanket out on the ground you accidentally make noise, Sami Christiansen, Assis- there is enough space where somewhere. And I always love it feels 10 times louder than it Cory Sparks, Managing tant Social Media Manager I can meet with classmates or to have something to sip on, actually is, but I’m pretty sure Editor and Sports Editor I really enjoy Sage third floor friends, or work alone depend- like iced coffee or tea. I believe that’s a fair tradeoff. Also, that My favorite place to study is study rooms. I started going to ing on the project and the day. that the best study spot is out- section of the library is always the third floor lounge on Tay- the third floor because typical- The orange color is bright and doors because it provides a re- super warm, which makes it lor because it is both a quiet ly that was where my classes keeps me awake, and the roll-y laxing environment that helps amazing in the winter months. place and convenient area to were, and if I go early enough chairs are just fun enough to soothe the stress finals week study. By not having to go too in the morning, there is usually not be a distraction. I encour- brings. The fresh air and sun- far from my dorm, this is an ac- one open, and it just became a age you to try studying there ny atmosphere really put me in cessible place that I can use to sort of habit. I like that I can if you need a quiet, clean and my element and help me to stay study at any time. write out and visualize my distraction free environment, April 29, 2021 AdvanceTitan.com | 7 Arts & Entertainment

they played in Webster Hall’s ‘Flower Boy’ combines main lounge. Ann Powell drew a record of 20 consecutive cards during the Uno-A-Thon, while Kim Mueller stayed awake the pop and rap melodies longest at 46 hours. May 2, 1993 — The four-day showing at Kolf Physical Ed- clear: melody, while still remain- ucation Center of the “Patches ing a poet with rugged ideologies. of Life” AIDS Memorial Quilt Tyler, the Creator’s quest On the track “911/ Mr. Lonely,” concluded. About 9,400 people we see Tyler putting all of these saw the 888 quilt panels sewn for pop sensibilities efforts into one song. together and learned more about While the beginning is melod- AIDS. The entire collection – ic with a soothing instrumental, too large to show in its entirety By Tom Antrim This track is a catchy, love-em- Tyler keeps listeners on their toes – contained 26,000 patches from [email protected] bellished experience and appar- with a semi-aggressive attack. This week in 29 countries. ently Tyler, the Creator’s favorite The chiming instrumental en- May 4, 1872 — The Osh- Tyler Okonma, better known as track of this masterpiece. ters the sound realm, and a calm UWO history kosh Normalities played their Tyler, the Creator, released “Flow- On this track, Tyler confesses vocal section unfolds into the cho- first ever baseball game. Over er Boy” four years ago. his feelings for his love interest. rus. April 29, 1960 — The Health a three-day series they defeated In 2017, the 30-year-old world “Wonder if you look both ways “Garden Shed” opens with a and Physical Education Building the city high school, 60-58. Os- phenomenon introduced a more when you cross my mind, I said, dreamy guitar chord progression was rededicated as the George hkosh went on to play their first emotional and serious side to his I’m sick of chasing. You’re the played by Tyler. S. Albee Hall, and replaced the intercollegiate game two years creative world. one that’s always running through A slow drum beat, thunderous gymnasium that was built in later against Ripon College. In prior releases, the rapper my day dreams, I can only see bass line and synth pad are in- 1909. Gov. Walter Kohler spoke May 5-6, 1970 — Several made music that was crudely hu- your face when I close my eyes.” corporated around the 30-second at the rededication. students barricaded Algoma morous and oftentimes offensive The next song on the album is mark. April 30, 1992 — About 400 Boulevard, claiming the street to many people. titled, “Who Dat Boy.” The first minute could easily people protested on campus should be closed due to safe- “Flower Boy” opened the op- Accompanied by A$AP Rocky, be mistaken for a laid-back indie concerning the recent acquittal ty reasons. A clash with police portunity for Tyler to produce se- this track starts off with a haunt- rock tune. of four Los Angeles police of- shortly erupted over the street rious rap songs with excellent pop ing piano progression that unrav- Tyler, the Creator doesn’t start ficers charged with the beating safety issue and the Kent State melodies. els into distorted bass and a heavy rapping until the second half of of motorist Rodney King. After shootings. In all, 20 students This record opened the door to drum beat. the song, but the track is an excel- meeting on the steps of Polk Li- were arrested and six police of- new sonic exploration and laid the The eerie sample in the begin- lent instrumental with the addition brary for one hour, the protestors ficers were injured foundation for future pop land- ning of the track is a great addi- of rhymes added at the ending. peacefully marched on campus Source: UWO Archives scapes like “EARFQUAKE” and tion because it makes Tyler, the This album has a theme of en- chanting “Fire up! Ain’t gon- “ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?” Creator’s verse seem more intense capsulating the listener with the na take no more!” Prior to the His new interpretation of song- than it actually is. instrumental for a minute or two demonstration, campus group writing and the music world The contrast of the eerie piano before Tyler begins his verse. Brothers’ United marched to the would help him to reach a new fan tones with the thundering bass It’s not boring or bland either, city of Oshkosh’s Public Safety base and make successful albums sounds creates a superb contrast because the instrumentals are co- building, the Winnebago County like “IGOR.” in sound. ordinated very well. Courthouse and back onto cam- In “Flower Boy,” Tyler uses This track doesn’t seem to have This album was a turning point pus. more emotion and a voyage of much lyrical significance; it’s in Tyler, the Creator’s career, and May 1, 1987 — Eight female self-discovery to grab his fans’ more so an opportunity for the two I think people will look back and Oshkosh students raised almost attention unlike any previous al- rappers to flaunt their prosperity realize the impact it had on his $350 while playing “Uno” for bums he has constructed. and success. music. 48 hours to help benefit cere- “See You Again” possesses The instrumental on this song is He has grown tremendously as bral palsy research. Ten children excellent melody and presents an my favorite part. an artist, and all of his releases with the condition lended their empty narrative, where Tyler is Tyler, the Creator’s verses over- have contributed something spe- support to the participants while Algoma Riots on May 5-6, 1970. longing for companionship. shadow A$AP Rocky’s contri- cial to the rap world. The beginning of the track is butions, but nevertheless, he is a But “Flower Boy” helped to very catchy, with Tyler rambling good addition to the song. introduce great pop melodies, ex- on about 20-20 vision. This one song inspired me to perimental instrumentation and The song then unfolds into an hear the whole record when it was extraordinary rapping into one emotional roller coaster with a released in June of 2017 as a sin- ‘Demon Slayer’ project. thumping beat and swooning or- gle. chestral instrumentals. His vision for this album was is heartwarming By Mattie Beck said. [email protected] The movie is a continuation the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Many movies hit theaters this no Yaibu” that was released back past weekend, and one of them in 2018, and picks up directly was remarkably different from where season one left off. the rest. The plot is simple to follow for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no those who have watched the sea- Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train” son beforehand, but may be hard was released in the U.S. on April for those new to this series. 23 and became very successful To put it simply, a boy trying at the box office within just three to save his possessed sister hops days of showings. on a train with his companions This animated film had a run in to fight a demon that is wreaking Japan back in fall 2020 and just havoc on passengers of the train. made its way to the U.S. this past While this film may turn some weekend. away due its anime style movie, An article for Forbes titled there’s more to it than what ap- “‘Demon Slayer’ and ‘Mortal pears. Kombat’ Both Score Flawless The film evokes many - emo Victories At Friday Box Office” tions, including a sad but heart- by staff writer Scott Mendelson warming message throughout. reported the earnings. It looks into familial relation- “Released by Funimation, ‘De- ships, such as losing family mem- mon Slayer’ earned a whopping bers, wishing things had or had $9.5 million on Friday (counting not been said and learning that Thursday previews),” Mendelson sometimes you have to let things said. “Which will likely lead to go no matter how much they hurt. $20 million Friday through Sun- No spoilers, but the ending of day in just 1,600 theaters.” this film is certainly one that caus- It already had success in Japan es a few tears to be shed, ending as well, earning over $400 mil- with a message that resonates af- Courtesy of Tyler, the Creator lion, making it the highest gross- ter viewing. ing film ever in Japan, Mendelson 8 | AdvanceTitan.com April 29, 2021 Bye Gosh Fest returns By Lexi Langendorf No bags will be allowed besides [email protected] small wallets, clutches and fanny packs, and all bags will be subject After being canceled last spring to search. due to COVID-19, Bye Gosh Fest Bags, beverages or liquids, cig- will make its return this year in a arettes or e-cigarettes (including matter of weeks and be held on Juuls), drones, food, illegal drugs, May 6 at 3 p.m. noisemakers, pets, selfie sticks, It will be the first big event signs, umbrellas or weapons will that Oshkosh has hosted since the not be permitted inside the event COVID-19 pandemic began. grounds. This year, the Reeve Union Bye Gosh Fest is generally Board has picked B.o.B., a popu- held rain or shine, subject to safe- lar rapper, singer and songwriter, ty guidelines. If it rains, the con- as the main Bye Gosh Fest 2021 certs and activities will continue. performing artist. If lightning threatens, Bye Gosh Best known for his songs “Air- Fest events will be delayed at min- planes,” “HeadBand,” “Strange imum, canceled at worst. Clouds” and “Nothin’ on You,” This year, no tickets will be re- B.o.B. will do a virtual perfor- quired in order for students to at- mance which will be live-streamed tend the event, but they will need in Reeve Union Ballroom 227 and to pre-register in order to get the Reeve Union 307. link to the virtual concert with Students will also have the op- B.o.B. tion to watch the virtual concert Only UWO students will be al- from home when they register. lowed to participate in the in-per- In addition to B.o.B., Carson son Bye Gosh Fest activities this Blake will perform at 3 p.m. at the year, but guests are welcome to outdoor Horizon Amphitheater, enjoy the virtual options. Happy to Be Here will perform at For the in-person activities, stu- 4 p.m. in Reeve Ballroom 227 and dents should stop at one of sever- The Astronomers will perform at 5 al check-in desks around Reeve p.m. also in Reeve 227. Union with their TitanCard to get From 3 to 6 p.m., walking tacos a wristband. and popcorn will be served at the Music events and activities Reeve Marketplace Patio. will have room capacities and Grab n’ go crafts in Reeve 227, be expected to follow university in-person crafts in Reeve 221, tie COVID-19 protocols, including dye on the lawn between Reeve face coverings, designated seat- and Horizon and a photo wall ing for eating and drinking, social and customizable street signs in distancing and hand sanitizing sta- Courtesy of Reeve Union the Reeve concourse will also be tions. Bye Gosh Fest was last held on May 9, 2019 featuring performances by Elley Duhé and Hoodie Allen. available from 3 to 5 p.m. 10th annual Bird Fest this weekend

about the birds that visit Oshkosh. sound conservation practices and A full day of Also planned is a bird band- educating its residents to play ing demonstration by licensed an increased role in making our bird bander Dick Nikolai, where community healthy for birds and informative people will learn how to identify people.” certain birds based upon the alu- Wissink said that more than activities minum bands on their legs. 100 Bird City communities are at Attendees can also join Kelli the forefront of efforts to forge a By Kylie Balk-Yaatenen Bahls on a bird walk from 8 a.m. statewide coalition of citizens and [email protected] or 9:30 a.m. public officials who recognize According to the website, there that birds are more than beautiful Since COVID-19 and the stay- are also activities for kids to learn – they are significant. at-home orders began, many about birds, such as a bird walk “Bird City communities go events, including Bird Fest, were and a student bird art virtual ex- above and beyond in their con- canceled. hibit. servation and education actions,” However, this year, Bird Fest is The Live Birds of Prey Walk Wissink said. back, and it’s happening this Sat- by Aves Wildlife Alliance will in- Oshkosh Bird Fest is a city urday at Menominee Park. clude three stations of birds fea- event organized by volunteers The event will happen rain or turing owls, hawks and falcons. from Oshkosh Bird Club, Os- shine, starting at 6 a.m. and end- Kids can visit each station and hkosh Sustainability Advisory ing around noon, and it is set up learn about the beautiful birds Board, Oshkosh Zoological So- for both beginners and experts. and why they are important. It’s a ciety, Wild Ones Fox Valley Area It will be the 10th year Bird great opportunity to ask questions and Winnebago Audubon. It is en- Fest has been celebrated, with it and observe these awesome birds tirely funded by donations. being canceled last year because up close. For more information about the of COVID-19. According to the event website, event, follow the Facebook page With COVID-19 still pres- Bird Fest started in 2011 when a or check out the website for the ent, the planning committee has committee of volunteers put it to- full list of activities and photo- planned activities that allow for gether to celebrate International graphs at oshkoshbirdfest.com/ social distancing and will be Migratory Bird day and to recog- schedule.html. enforcing face coverings at the nize Oshkosh as a bird city. “Oshkosh Bird Fest is an oppor- event. Janet Wissink, chairperson of tunity for the community to learn From 6 a.m. to noon, the day Bird Fest, said that Oshkosh was more about the birds that visit our will be spent in a 17-foot diame- awarded recognition as a Bird backyards; why they are import- ter circle for a “Big Sit,” a unique City in 2010, and recertified each ant; and how we can provide good way to bird watch. The website year since with “high flyer” status habitat that offers food, water and says to bring binoculars and a in the Bird City Wisconsin pro- shelter,” Wissink said. chair to sit and watch the birds. gram. Courtesy of Oshkosh Bird Fest They also have Anita Carpenter, “Oshkosh is a bird friend- Attendees will have the opportunity to see birds such as owls, an enthusiastic birder and natural- ly community,” she said. “And hawks and falcons up close in the event’s Live Birds of Prey Walk. ist, coming to help teach people is committed to implementing