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TUDENT OICE MayS 5, 2012 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 98, Issue 25 Finals Fest brings new music Brittany Flatten artists/groups. She hopes that dents who started Finals Fest brittany.fl [email protected] the different styles of music thought it would be a great will cater to the entire UW- way to celebrate the end of It’s the end of another se- River Falls community. the semester and academic mester and time for the highly “By featuring multiple and year. anticipated Finals Fest, orga- eclectic bands this year at Falcon Programs strives to nized by Falcon Programs, to Finals Fest, we will be able get different genres and types provide students with a break to cover a variety of genres of performers every year and for fun before the stress of fi - that speak to many different some years, because of the nals kicks in. audiences including: folk, artist, have ticketed for the This year’s Finals Fest will hard-rock, punk, electronic, event. However, this year’s feature two of the region’s classical, funk, and acoustic,” Finals Fest will be a free most popular and up-and- Wells said. “Cloud Cult will event. coming artists/bands: Cloud also feature live artists paint- The Bad Habits Brass band Cult and Jeremy Messer- ing on stage during their per- is a 10-piece cover band with smith. The event will also formance, so there is bound a full horn section. The band feature Bad Habits Brass, one to be something of interest is infl uenced by greats such of River Falls’ local favorites, for everyone!” as Stevie Wonder, Tower of to kick off the event. Finals Fest was started in Power, James Brown, and Finals Fest coordinator, 2006 by the Student Enter- Kool & the Gang. Their mu- Karyn Wells, explains that tainment Committee, now sic is a funk-soul mix and it they are going for a festival- part of Falcon Programs, and is stated on their Facebook style concert experience with was a free, outdoor show page that they “bring a funky Photographs submitted by Cloud Cult the event being held outdoors at the Amphitheatre featur- Cloud Cult is one of the up and coming bands that UW-River Falls will be hosting for in the Wall Amphitheater and ing Mike Doughty. The stu- See Fest page 3 this yearʼs Final Fest, coordinated by Falcon Programs. the line-up of the different Chancellor’s award bestowed on students Jessie Behrman the nominee to undergo that ship, service and commit- Jennifer Willis-Rivera, understanding the true head man nominated senior Becky [email protected] amount of work,” Fry said in ment and acknowledges a professor of Communica- of UWRF which is to work Jones who is involved in over an email. student’s unique personal tion Studies and Theatre Arts together and stand apart, then nine clubs, including honors The 2012 Chancellor’s This year’s recipients are traits and skills,” Fry said. nominated recipient junior applying that to our school programs. Award Reception took place Grace Adofoli, Rebecca Underdahl said he be- Camryn Nelson, who said ethic on and off-campus,” Si- “This shows that my pro- for the seven recipients. Jones, Camryn Nelson and lieves he was selected for this she is still in awe of receiving benaler said. fessors and other campus The reception started with Adam Sibenaller for the Col- award because of his com- this award. Recipients are chosen from faculty have noticed my hard a welcome from the Special lege of Arts and Sciences. mitment to serve the commu- “I was honored to just be a list of fi nalists among the work and dedication, my pas- Assistant to the Chancellor Danielle Hammer and Kim- nity through volunteer work. nominated and didn’t think nominees and from there sions for learning and my Blake Fry. Fry said nomina- berly Schadrie for the Col- “I was nominated for I had a chance as a junior they are interviewed by the eagerness to do research and tions for the award are ac- lege of Agriculture, Food and the award for volunteering because there are so many selection committee. The teach,” Jones said. cepted at the beginning of Environmental Sciences, as over 700 hours of volunteer seniors nominated who have selection committee includes Recipient Hammer said the spring semester each year well as Lee Underdahl for the work, creating an organiza- done incredible things,” Nel- a faculty member from each she feels honored and over- from faculty, staff and stu- College of Business and Eco- tion “Students Today Lead- son said. college, a representative from whelmed with love and sup- dents. nomics. ers Forever,” chapter in River Senior Adam Sibenaler Student Senate and from Stu- port for receiving this award. “This is no minor task Fry said the award was fi rst Falls, helped faciliate two said it’s amazing to be a re- dent Affairs, Fry said. Pre- “I always dreamed of be- as nominators are asked to presented in 1980, and cur- trips across the United States cipient and a good way to ceding the interviews the ing a student and a leader submit a nomination form, rent Director of Alumni Re- with 40 plus college students close out his undergraduate committee provides a list of who accomplishes great nomination letter, two letters lations Dan McGinty is one over spring break, hitting experience. recommended recipients to things. It is hard to put in to of support, and the resume of of the fi ve who received the the dean’s list, last semester “For me, what is means to the Chancellor, and the fi nal words, this is the capstone of the nominee. This is a case award that year. receiving a 4.0 GPA, and I be an award winner means decision is then made by the my experience at UW-River where being nominated is “The Chancellor’s Award work nearly full time from 30 you continuously work to Chancellor. Falls,” Hammer said. truly an honor as the nomina- recognizes students who pos- to 40 hours weekly,” Under- make your campus commu- Member of graduate fac- tor must think very highly of sess the qualities of leader- dahl said. nity a better place. It means ulty professor Marshall To- See Award page 3 Art department hosts glass sale

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The students in the art department held a glass sale last week to give students a chance to purchase their peerʼs handy work “just in time for Motherʼs Day,” according to their website.

A portion of the proceeds of this event went to the Turn- ing Point domestic abuse shelter to help provide for the different needs of the women that are supported by the local womenʼs shelter.

The other portions of the proceeds went to help fund the departmentʼs upcoming programs. This includes speak- ers and future conferences for the students to attend.

This event was held last Monday and Tuesday located downstairs in the Falls Room at the University Center. Commencement last step for graduating seniors An expected 715 bach- mental Sciences, the College Grove, Minn., will sing the Lansing will be recognized fairs; Dale Gallenberg, dean College of Education and elor’s and 95 master’s candi- of Business and Economics, national anthem. Faculty as the 2012 Distinguished of the College of Agriculture, Professional Studies. dates will participate in com- and Graduate Studies. The Senate Chair Marshall Toman Alumnus and W. Bradford Food and Environmental Sci- A reception in the W. H. mencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. ceremony includes and Student Senate President Martin will be recognized ences; Glenn Potts, dean of Hunt Arena will follow the UW-River Falls on May 12. candidates from the College Tyler Halverson will offer with an Honorary Doctorate. the College of Business and commencement ceremonies. Two ceremonies will be of Arts and Sciences and the congratulatory messages to Degrees will be conferred Economics; Nanette Jordahl, Submitted by the Univer- held at the Robert P. Knowles College of Education and the candidates. by Chancellor Dean Van Ga- assistant vice chancellor for sity Communications offi ce. Recreation Center. The fi rst, Professional Studies. Assistant Professor of Bi- len and presenting candidates Academic Affairs; Bradley at 9:30 a.m., includes candi- Graduating senior Kate ology Cheng-Chen Huang for degrees are: Fernando Caskey, dean of the College dates from the College of Ag- Mendenhall, a music edu- will speak as the 2012 Distin- Delgado, provost and vice of Arts and Sciences; and riculture, Food and Environ- cation major from Maple guished Teacher. Marvin G. chancellor for Academic Af- Larry Solberg, dean of the S tudent Voice 2 NEWS May 4, 2012 UW-River Falls, Foundation launch first-ever fund raising campaign

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Bill Boehm, campaign chair, announces that $7,201,510 has already been raised towards the $20 million goal Freshman Gabe Dwyer of Hudson shows off some tap for 2016, during the “Rising to Distinction” capital campaign kickoff for UW-River Falls and the UWRF Foundation. dance moves during the program portion of the launch of “Rising to Distinction.” During a celebratory event held in the University Center • An outright gift from Arlin and Marilyn Albrecht of Prior major financial support for the football stadium had been Charissa on April 28, UW-River Falls and the UWRF Foundation an- Red Wing, Minn., to support Falcon Scholars through received from First National Bank of River Falls, the David nounced the launch of their first-ever comprehensive fundrais- the Albrecht Challenge. Smith family, and UWRF students. ing campaign. Titled “Rising to Distinction,” the campaign • An outright gift from Greg and Donnette Wheelock to During the campaign preview event, the Albrechts were seeks to raise $20 million by June 30, 2016, for a variety of support the Greg and Donnette Wheelock Agricultural honored with a resolution of appreciation passed by the initiatives including student financial aid, faculty support, stu- Scholarship, Falcon Scholars and the Falcon Center. UWRF Student Senate and Wyman was presented with a pot- dent learning opportunities and facilities. • A gift of their River Falls residence from Charles and tery piece created by Randy Johnston, chair of the UWRF art Bill Boehm, a 1970 graduate of UWRF and the University’s Anne Kao for use by visiting scholars and University department. 2006 distinguished alumnus, serves as campaign chair. During special events. The event featured musical performances by UWRF faculty, the event, Boehm, a past senior vice president and president • A charitable gift annuity from Marvin Lansing of alumni and students, including the UWRF Chamber Singers of manufacturing for Kroger, Co., announced that the Univer- Knapp to support the Marvin & Margaret (Helmer) and Wyman sharing landmark entries from Walker Wyman’s sity had already secured gifts and commitments totaling more Lansing Scholarship. 103-volume diary. Walker Wyman is Wyman’s father and than $7 million in just the first year of the five-year campaign. • An outright gift from John Butler of Iowa City, Iowa, to served as a professor of history at UWRF for 41 years, join- Boehm described the $20 million campaign goal as both “am- support the J. E. Butler Molecular Biology Scholarship. ing the faculty in 1932 and retiring in 1978 to emeritus status. bitious and achievable.” • An estate gift via a retirement plan from Barbara Han- Walker Wyman was president of the UW-Whitewater from Scholarship support for deserving students is the campaign’s ley of Tucson, Ariz., for the Frances Carolan Hanley 1962 to 1967 before returning to River Falls. During his ca- top priority. The University seeks to raise a total of $7.9 mil- Memorial Scholarship. reer, Walker Wyman was a prolific writer and was the author lion for endowment and annual scholarships, including the • A gift from the Ralph K Morris Foundation to establish of works on subjects as varied as water witching, wolf and Falcon Scholars program. Each academic year, 80 incoming the Rod Nilsestuen Visiting Scholar. bear stories, mythical creatures and histories of UWRF and freshman will be selected as Falcon Scholars and receive a • A grant from the CHS Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, the UW System. Published shortly before his death was his renewable four-year $1,000 scholarship in addition to $2,000 Minn., to establish the Center for Agricultural Business 23rd book, “Great Legends and Stories of Mid-America.” that may be applied to a study abroad or undergraduate re- Management and Engagement and for expanded stu- “It has been a remarkable, historic evening for our univer- search experience during their junior or senior year. dent recruitment efforts in agronomy/crops and soils. sity,” UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Galen said. “Yet, we have The “Rising to Distinction” campaign was announced as • An outright gift from John Bryant Wyman, M.D., of much work to do to achieve success in the Rising to Distinc- part of the UWRF Foundation’s campaign preview event, Madison to establish the Walker D. and Helen Bryant tion Campaign. Campaigns are exciting. They raise our aspira- which was also a benefit dinner for Falcon Scholars. Sponsors Wyman Endowed Visiting Professorships in history tions and motivate us to give of ourselves and of our resources for the event were Greg and Donnette Wheelock’s Crop Insur- and art. Wyman was additionally recognized and hon- to make a difference. Let us remember that the true value of ance Services of Mankato, Minn., Brad Hewitt of Minneapo- ored by Chancellor Dean Van Galen as the first living a successful campaign lies in how it will shape the lives of lis, and WESTconsin Credit Union. Chris Mueller, president million-dollar donor to the university. future students and the path of our University.” of the UWRF Foundation, announced that the event raised As part of the festivities, the University also announced its More information about the campaign can be found at www. $183,780 for Falcon Scholars. re-commitment to the renovation of Ramer Field, the on-cam- uwrf.edu/RisingToDistinction. As part of the campaign preview event, the University an- pus football stadium used by the University and River Falls Information submitted by University Communications. nounced a number of lead gifts to support campaign initia- High School. As part of the campaign, the University will tives: seek to finish the fundraising efforts to renovate the stadium.

items were donated. Keatley, Greg Klingelhutz, Jessica Roberts, Aaron Seipel The pantry needed most Janna Carl said, was money. and Jason Yuel were recognized for cum laude commence- News briefs “Money is always an issue... as far as food goes, currently we ment honors. Micheal Larson received the Rochelle Junkman are having a hard time getting peas, french cut beans, cereal Seymour Award, recognizing the highest cumulative grade Persuasion class project inspired UW-River Falls students and cream soups.” point average while Jason Yuel and Kathryn Keatley received to act To donate to the RFcfp consult their website for donation the Gilbert N. Smith Award, recognizing the highest cumula- A persuasion class project inspired UW-River Falls stu- hours. Volunteers are needed including two board members tive grade point average among economics majors. Christo- dents to fundraise for the River Falls Community Food Pan- and a weekly bookkeeper. pher Post and Zachary Rossow received Excellence Awards try. The six students worked together to create a Paper Bag The Persuasion Class group consisted of: Lauren Klend- for Military Science Leadership and Greg Klingelhutz and Drive that resulted in 169 items donated Thursday, April 26. shoj, Bradley Lindberg, Tricia Martin, Jessica Robertson, Jason Yuel were recognized for being named the 2011 WIAC The economy is taking a hard toll on the River Falls Chrissy Sykora and Rachel Woodman. All split the responsi- Football Scholar Athlete and the 2012 NCHA Men’s Hockey community and more people are in need of food then ever bilities of designing flyers, asking for donations, distribution, Co-Scholar Athlete, respectively. before. “The River Falls Community Food Pantry (RFcfp) pick-up and communication. The following 35 students were inducted into Beta Gamma served approximately 32 percent of the local population in Sigma: Samuel Abair, Danielle Ailts Campeau, Robert 2011 compared to just 10 percent in 2009,” RFcfp Executive UW–River Falls College of Business and Economics rec- Amundson, Jonathan Bindert, Blake Bonine, Carlin Bun- Director Janna Carl said. ognizes student achievement ting, Chad Cadwell, Paul Dalbec, Brittani Ebler, Karina Eck, Job loss has had a impact in the community. “We are see- The UW-River Falls College of Business and Economics Liyuan Feng, Jacob Feyereisen, Joseph Fischer, Autumn Fol- ing many formally dual income households, now struggling recognized 45 students for their exemplary achievements som, Nicholas Hamble, Tyler Hanson, Scott Jensen, Sierra on one income and in many cases, helping them with food is and awarded more than $35,600 in scholarships at its annual Johnson, Mengying Kang, Kathryn Keatley, Laura Kropp, a really big deal,” Carl said. awards program April 23. UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Ga- Callie Langenhorst, Victoria McLachlan, Jenna Mettler, Sara The UWRF group developed a plan to aid the RFcfp and len delivered a welcome and Dean of the College of Business Nichols, Kate Olson, Wanda Perley, Kelsey Peterson, Adrian community choosing to develop a donation plan as part of and Economics Glenn Potts presided. Potting, Aaron Seipel, Geoffrey Shewmake, Zachary Smith, the class’s Persuasion Campaign Project. “The honors and awards celebration for the College of Carissa Sue Stites, Kollie Teigen and Jennifer Windsperger. The plan consisted of developing preliminary flyers tell- Business and Economics allows us to recognize outstanding Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recogni- ing the community who they were and their goal. The flyers achievement of our students,” Potts said. “The scholarship tion a business student anywhere in the world can receive in were distributed on April 5 to 100 residents and detailed the awards are made as a result of gifts from loyal alumni and a business program accredited by AACSB International. group’s plans to return one week later with paper bags for the friends of the University. With rising tuition and falling state Scholarship recipients included: Isaac Alzen, Rachael Barba- requested donations. support of the University, these gifts are becoming critically covi, Luke Barber, Amanda Buchanan, Paul Dalbec, Liyuan The second set of flyers were attached to handled brown important for our hard working students.” Feng, Caitlin Finn, Rachel Happe, Nathanial Howard, John paper bags, donated by Econo Foods, April 12. The bags and During the awards program, UWRF students Trevor Daly, Hunchar, Sierra Johnson, Lindsey Kaiser, Mengying Kang, their goods were picked up on Sunday, April 15. Micheal Larson and Dustin Schwingle were recognized Callie Langenhorst, Casey Mayton, Erin McNeil, Abigail Of the 100 homes canvassed on Golf View Drive, 17 for achieving summa cum laude commencement honors; Mediger, David Moteelall, Michael Nielsen, Nicholas Peter- homes donated. Inventory revealed a total of 53 canned Christina Bergren, Elizabeth Franzen, Cole Langsdorf, Den- son, Brittney Pfenning-Wendt, Robert Rhoads, Mary Riess, goods, eight bagged/packaged foods 12 toiletries, 16 dress- nis Mulvihill, Benjamin Peltier, Kelsey Scheele and Jennifer Zachary Rossow, Carissa Stites, Kollie Teigen, Jennifer Van ings/seasoning, 27 boxed goods, seven snack foods, six Windsperger were recognized for magna cum laude com- Tassel and Carrie Vanasse. jarred foods and 40 ramen/cup of noodles. A total of 169 mencement honors; Alexandra Alieva, Ashley Engh, Kathryn May 5, 2012 NEWS Student Voice 3 Cascade project expected to finish early Ashley Hall operative. [email protected] “The amount of coopera- The Cascade project is tive and patience from cam- ahead of schedule and is ex- pus is tremendous,” Stifter pected to be complete by the said. middle of September, accord- Right now, there will be ing to UW-River Falls and utility work done Friday of city officials. this week and next week. The hope is for the street to Then there will be a rebuild be complete by mid-Septem- and construction started after ber officials said. The weath- the utility work is complete. er is permitting construction The third week in May to remain on task and even will begin construction for ahead of schedule. the street itself. This week “Optimism can get to the the construction workers are best of me,” said Michael prepping and pouring the Stifter, director of facilities curb for the new road. management. The reason this project is City officials and UWRF so far ahead of schedule then anticipated is because of the officials are anticipating the Sally King/Student Voice construction company. The project be complete and use- The section of Cascade Avenue has been torn up in front of the Kleinpell Fine Arts Building. able by the beginning of the construction company hired fall 2012 semester. was the lowest price but with number of crew members and the rest of the project and University are not think- students will; they won’t The project is consisting the most workers. The more was not expected but there would have been complete ing about education of cor- know how to.” of three round-abouts built workers have allowed this are no complaints from the by next spring. The construc- rect driving procedures of a There is a round-about on in the place of intersections project to shave four to six city or the campus for getting tion workers have been very round-about. If there are any Division Street and the public along Cascade Avenue. The weeks off of the expected end the road done faster. courteous to campus pedes- problems that arise, Wronski has had no difficulties except construction began April 9 date. “There are all sort of fac- trians that are crossing the said that the city would work for one person, according to and has not even been in the “When spending the pub- tors that you can’t look in the construction site. together to come up with a so- Wronski. There is informa- works for a month. lic’s money, we wanted to get rearview mirror and say ‘why “One time I wasn’t paying lution. Wronski also said that tion on the city website and The road has been torn up, the work done and efficiently didn’t you start this early,’” attention and a worker told there is plenty of information cable access TV if there are holes dug and pipes taken as possible,” said Reid Wron- Wronski said. me to wait,” said Sara Prz- available for people to look at any questions students or res- out and put back. The water ski, director of public works The fortunate early spring eslawski, a senior and com- to learn about round-abouts. idents have. has been turned off and an and city engineer of River allowed for construction to municative disorders major. “I hate round-abouts,” Prz- “We are focusing on com- occasional rumble has been Falls. begin much earlier. If this “They are watching out for eslawski said. “They cause municating with the public; heard here and there, but the The city choose the low- did not happen, the construc- us.” more confusion and people open communication seems University, students and city est bid from a number of tion would have dragged on With the new anticipated don’t know how to use them to be working thus far,” residents have been very co- contracting companies. The until the beginning of winter end date in view, the city so how do you think college Wronski said. Students have possibilities to hurdle GPA goals Rebecca Rudolph business program, set a goal a closer location. After more “It was good motivation to Falls campus has indicated scores than their peers, [email protected] for himself to achieve a 4.0 research he found that the try hard and be successful,” that students retain educa- among other things. grade point average for the program wasn’t accredited so he said. “[Without that expe- tion at higher rates, which For other students, from Like many students, Casey rest of his academic career, he looked elsewhere. Other rience] I would have gotten means they are more satis- freshman level to senior lev- Mayton was one of many first and with the exception of a options for him included good grades, but it wouldn’t fied on campus, said Sarah el, there are different resourc- year students to attend UW- winter class that brought his UW- Stevens Point, UW-Eau have been as motivated.” Egesrtrom. es available for students to River Falls. Unlike some of GPA down to a 3.9, he had Claire, and UW-Madison. Like Mayton, many stu- “That seemed like a natural utilize to ensure that they too his incoming peers, Mayton achieved this. He applied to Madison in dents on the UW-River Falls fit with so many of our first can receive the grades they was rejected by Madison When he started taking high hope that he would be campus have set goals for years students living here on strive for. These include the when he applied to the busi- classes at UW-Marathon accepted because he enjoyed themselves to achieve high campus.” math tutors located in North ness program because of an County (UWMC) in Wausau, the campus and was told ranking GPA’s. With the av- Originally this program Hall and the writing center average grade point average Wis. after graduation, he about the business program erage GPA on campus for all started as a Pilate with the helpers located in the Klein- (GPA). had planned to move onto a by one of his professors at 6,140 students on campus at College of Arts and Sciences. pell Fine Arts building. “I think that [grades] and 4-year college afterwards to UWMC. Eventually, he re- 2.86, not all students are set- Now there are five of theses Using these resources and then specific courses [are the pursue a Bachelors degree in ceived a letter telling him that ting their goals on a 4.0 like communities, which include his newly found motivation, reasons I didn’t get in],” said Business, but he just didn’t he was not accepted into the Mayton, but through differ- roughly 300 first-year stu- Mayton was able to meet Mayton. “It was a 3.5 cut off know where. program. ent programs on campus, this dents. the bar he set for himself. and that’s what I had. I heard He was originally thinking Even though he was not ac- could be a reality for some. The grades of these stu- He recently was awarded a they take the 4.0, and then the about going to Green Bay be- cepted into Madison, it gave For freshman who are liv- dents are typically higher scholarship in the business 3.9, then the 3.8.” cause of they had a business him a whole new incentive ing in the dorms, one of these because it encourages things program because of his high Mayton, who decided to program, and so he could fol- to try harder in classes so opportunities could be to like more classroom discus- grades and success in the attend UWRF and take ad- low the Green Bay Packers, that he could get into a good live in learning communi- sion, more frequent class at- classroom. vantage of the accredited his favorite football team, at graduate school program. ties. Research on the River tendance, and higher exam

Tune in to Fest: Friday’s Finals Concert hear your friends on the radio hosts up and coming artists listen to local news updates From page 1 and is considered to be an “I just have to go because I WRFW indie-rock group. Cloud Cult LOVE Cloud Cult!” performed at UWRF back in Wells says that the event is 88.7 and joyful presence wherever 2009 on the eighth anniversa- really a shared experience for jam to your favorite music they go.” ry of Sept. 11. Minowa says the UWRF community and to: Jeremy Messersmith will that he is excited to perform has been popular in the past follow Bad Habits Brass in again here at UWRF. and will most likely continue the line-up. He really hit the “Our favorite place to per- to be a favorite event for stu- music scene in 2006 and has form is in the great outdoors, dents. become increasingly popular so we’re incredibly excited “It is something that stu- since then. Messersmith is an about hitting the stage again dents and staff have grown to RCU Private indie-pop musician based in in the beautiful UW-River look forward to as an end-of- Minneapolis and has won the Falls Amphitheater,” Minowa the-year tradition.” Star Tribune’s Critics Poll for said. “Our past experiences The event kicks off at 6:00 Student Loan best local artist. performing at River Falls p.m. in the Wall Amphithe- When federal aid & scholarships aren’t enough The final performance of have been really positive, so ater on Friday, May 4. Food the evening will be by Cloud we’re expecting a really high will be available for purchase Cult. The band was originally energy crowd again.” and there will also be a cash College may be overwhelming, but developed as a solo studio UWRF student Marie Bar- bar. Finals Fest is open to the paying for it shouldn’t be. Start by project by Craig Minowa in nett has attended Finals Fest public and the rain site will applying for federal student loans, grants, 1995. It has grown since then in the past and says she really be in the Falcon’s Nest in the to receive national acclaim in and scholarships. Then if you need more enjoys it and is very excited University Center. the music world. The band to attend this year’s event. money, an RCU Private Student Loan can is also based in Minneapolis bridge the gap.

Learn more and apply Award: Students recognized www.rcu.org/loans for leadership achievements From page 1 everything you can to make it speaks of different things, both better,” Scharde said. it doesn’t matter your back- Senior Adofoli said being ground or color, that it is pos- Scharde said being a Chan- a recipient is a humbling ex- sible for anyone who comes cellor’s Award recipient perience and it meant a lot to on this campus to achieve means you have outstanding have her peers, professors, greatness, whatever those commitment, leadership and Helping students finance their administrators and commu- things may be, it doesn’t have service, according to the cer- nity supporting her. to be the Chancellors Award,” education for 36 years emony and certificate. “I think really being a Adofoli said. “To me, I think it means person of color was for me you love this campus and personally amazing, I think people in general, and you do S tudent Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS May 4, 2012

EDITORIALS Students encouraged to make the most of summer alongside UW-River Falls First and foremost, Congratulations to the UW- River Falls graduates of spring semester 2012! We hope that you have enjoyed your time here at UWRF and have grown academically as well as individually. With the end of the academic year in sight, many students’ minds are fi lled with thoughts of summer. Even though the school year has been arduous and stressful, students should still strive to fi nish out the school year strong. Summer vacation will be much more gratifying after practicing diligent studying during fi nals week. No matter if you are a fi rst-year student or soon- to-be graduate, we here at the Student Voice urge you to have a plan. Set reasonable goals for your- self and accomplish! Not only are internships and jobs important for students to have during the summer months for fi nancial reasons, but also are crucial for resumes. Additionally, volunteer opportunities are sig- nifi cant to development, as they add to personal David Recine/Student Voice character and humility and allow for individuals to obtain a better perspective of the world. Letters to the Editor Furthermore, it’s not too late to sign up for sum- mer classes. Taking the time to get ahead or catch Political science professor says goodbye, Political Science Department criticized for up will appear to your best advantage academi- thanks supporters failure to retain professor John Evans cally. I write this letter to express my profound gratitude for your I am writing this letter today to say thank you to political Think of what you can do to better yourself and steadfast support and assistance over the past 6 months in fi ght- science professor John Evans. For the past two years, Evans the world around you and never be afraid to accept ing to reverse the UW-River Falls political science department’s has been a valuable member of UW-River Falls. His passion a challenge. decision not to renew me in my tenure track position here at for teaching and his unwavering commitment to his students is UWRF. I am continuing in the appeals process and my attor- incredible. Evans always did a great job of providing a fair and The UWRF campus has been making strides ney and I are confi dent the decision will be reversed. It is with balanced classroom environment. It is because of Evans that I to better itself as part of the “Rising to Distinc- deeply mixed feelings that I must tell you that I will not be back am now a political science minor. tion” campaign. At a fundraising event held in the at UWRF next fall regardless of the outcome of the appeal. I Unfortunately, because of a few bad decisions by the Political have accepted a tenure track position at UW-Eau Claire to begin Science Department, Evans was not retained and is now leaving University Center on April 28, UWRF and the this fall. Nevertheless, I am continuing my appeal in order to UWRF for Eau Claire. I hope that UWRF realizes that they have UWRF Foundation announced the launch of their restore my name and reputation. made a huge mistake by allowing a great professor to leave for fi rst-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. This was an extremely diffi cult decision for me. I hold the another school. “Rising to Distinction” seeks to raise $20 million students at UWRF in the highest regard and will miss all of you I am not sure what is all behind the Political Science Depart- very much. My department’s decision to dismiss me after one ment’s decision to let Evans go, but I do know that it could not by June 30, 2016, in order to support a variety of year remains a mystery to me and I may never fi nd out their be because of poor performance. Evans is the best professor that initiatives, including student fi nancial aid, faculty motives. But, in the end that is not important. What is important I have had here at UWRF, and I am just fi nishing up my junior support, student learning opportunities and facili- to me is you, the students. I want to tell you just how moved I year. ties. was by the outpouring of support and assistance from all of you I have my own suspicions over why Evans was let go, and I over the past 6 months. When this all began back in November, can only hope that the truth will come out eventually. It always Campaign Chair Bill Boehm announced that my mentor at UW-Madison, Professor Booth Fowler, wrote me does. I know that I may face grade retaliation for making these $7,201,510 has already been raised towards the an email of encouragement. He told me about a similar situation comments, although I would like to think that something like $20 million goal. he had gone through. He said: “As long as I live I will never grade retaliation would not happen here at UWRF. forget, with great gratitude, the student support I got in 1973 I also want to tell all the students here that it is very impor- Improvements to the campus as part of the Cas- when it looked like my time at UW-Madison was over.” I now tant to stand up for good professors and lecturers. I, along with cade Project will also be ongoing throughout the understand exactly what he means. In fact, every time I think several other students, have been fi ghting for Evans since around summer. about the groundswell of support and the tremendous time and November of 2011. effort put in by each and every one of you, the students, it truly We as students rely on good quality professors and lecturers, No matter what the summer has in store for you, brings tears to my eyes. I would love to name and thank each and good professors and lecturers rely on us as students. We just be sure to make the most of it. one of you individually, but I know there is not room to print all have the power here as students. After all, we pay to come here. We wish the graduates the best of luck in the of your names and, I also know that, unfortunately, many of you If it weren’t for us, UWRF would not exist. future! We hope you will look back on your time still fear grade retaliation. Lastly, I would like to thank Evans for his time here. It was I would also like to thank faculty who wrote letters and of- an honor getting to know you and you will be missed by all of here at UWRF fondly. fered support on my behalf: Professors Terry Ferris and Don your students here at UWRF. Please don’t let the foolish decision Leake at UWRF and Professors Don Downs, R. Booth Fowler, by the Political Science Department change your views of your Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice Brian DiSarro, Larry Becker, Jennifer De Maio, David Seimers, students here at UWRF. What they did was wrong, but you will Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. Phil O’Leary and James Sefton at other institutions. I would always have your students here to support you. Thanks and best also like to thank former students, colleagues and friends in- of luck at UW-Eau Claire. STUDENT VOICE cluding: Lucy Hunt, Katherine Bowyer, Juvenal Caporale, Brian Manda, Bijan Hansen, UWRF Newman Center Deacon Tom Luke Affolter Editor Ashley Goettl Weiss, and UWRF Sociocultural Coordinator Ashley Olson. I Student Assistant Editor Kara Johnson know I have left out many, many others who offered support and assistance. Believe me, I am very grateful to each one of Front Page Editor Rebecca Rudolph you named and unnamed. News Editor Brittney Pfenning-Wendt Opinions of previous letters concerning To my students at UWRF, I am truly impressed by you! I Governor Scott Walker seen as one-sided hope UWRF faculty and administrators learn from your wisdom Viewpoints Editor Arianna Schultz On behalf of my fellow conservative students and myself, I and your example of moral courage and integrity. And one last Sports Editor Ashley Hall believe highlighting some inconsistencies in previous letters is thing, when it comes to college softball, I am and will always be needed. There is a failure to explore major components in their Etcetera Editor Benjamin Lamers a Falcon! What is a Blugold anyway? information provided, and omission information creating an out- Chief Photographer Sally King With humility and gratitude, of-context report in previous letters to the editor. Staff Photographers Charissa Squire First, the “War on Women” discussed by Harlen Menk of John Evans Alicia Carlson Ellsworth, is more accurately a devise, in addition, is currently UWRF Political Science Professor Maggie Sokoloski used to deceive women to create division within our country, and Jessie Behrman Menk’s comments attempt to tie Governor Scott Walker’s efforts Concerned citizen encourages support to free Wisconsin from the legislation that hurts Wisconsin busi- Cartoonist David Recine for local businesses ness, to the media’s false war. Chief Copy Editor Samantha Mayberry As is no surprise, the beginning of construction on Cascade In fact, by repealing the Equal Pay Enforcement Act money General Manager Charles Korenchen Avenue has presented many challenges. Convenient parking has would be saved, putting it back into the pockets of Wisconsin been diffi cult to fi nd, let alone fi nding a place to cross the street. residents. As Senator Grothman explained, Wisconsin companies Ad Manager Charissa Squire One challenge that has gone largely unnoticed is the plight of are bombarded with false accusations, “It’s an underreported Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis local businesses affected by construction. problem, but a huge number of discrimination claims are base- I have personally spoken with local business owners who less. Most of them are fi led by fi red employees, and really today inform me that business is down signifi cantly in recent weeks. almost anybody is a protected class.” Read the Student Voice online at With the end of the academic year upon us and many students As a result, he articulates, many companies are forced to pay departing home for the summer, patronage to these fi ne estab- fi red employees to go away, causing strain on Wisconsin compa- www.uwrfvoice.com lishments is sure to decrease further. With this being the case, nies to do business here. we must support our local businesses during these trying times. It is unfair to tag women’s inequality to this effort to take out I urge everyone to visit one of these establishments, such as laws that inhibit Wisconsin growth; therefore, instead many The Student Voice is a student-written and managed newspaper for UW- Mariachi Loco before departing for summer vacation. Students River Falls, and is published Fridays during the regular school year. praise them. Walker, along with others like Grothman, are work- All editorial content in the Student Voice is determined by the newspaper’s play a major role in the welfare of our local economy. Patron- ing hard on creating an environment that promotes job growth Editorial Board. 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A single copy of the Student Voice is valued at Student Student $1, and additional copies may be requested from the editorial staff by e-mail through [email protected]. Newspaper theft is a crime. Those who violate the single copy rule may be subject to civil and criminal prosecution. May 4, 2012 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Finals Fest hosts local band Cloud Cult The end of the each of their shows. would be their fi nal album “Feel Good Ghosts (Tea Partying year is fi nally In 1997, Craig Minowa expressed his concern for nature through Tornadoes)” on Minowa’s organic farm in northern here. People and the environment when he created Earthology Records Minnesota. Cristin are studying on his organic farm. It is powered by geothermal energy and After the release of this album, the band took a short hiatus Dempsey for fi nal exams partially built from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. His from creating studio albums. However, they were featured next week; newly created nonprofi t label uses all recyclable material in commercials, a 2009 documentary entitled “No One Said there is consis- and donates all profi ts to environmental charities. Another it Would Be Easy (a song off their 2008 album),” and were Columnist tent obnoxious distinguishing environmental factor of the band is that they a part of a compilation entitled “Think Out Loud,” an album pounding of bed tour in a biodiesel van. serving the homeless featuring their song, “A Place.” mallets in rooms In 2002, Craig and Connie Minowa had to cope with the On September 14, 2010, Cloud Cult broke their hiatus nearby, and of course, Finals Fest 2012! It was recently an- sudden loss of their 2-year-old son, Kaidin. They dealt with when they released their most current album “Light Chas- nounced a few weeks ago that the performing bands at Finals this when they created their second album, “Lost Songs from ers.” This is currently their most popular album and many Fest will be alternative-indie band Cloud Cult, along with the Lost Years” in the summer of 2002 after their fi rst studio of the songs off the albums were singles, the fi rst one being Jeremy Messersmith and the Bad Habits Brass. album in 2001, “Who Killed Puck?” “Running With the Wolves,” introduced in April of that year. With such an exciting line-up, this year’s Finals Fest is This new album displayed a ten year anthology of previ- The album was so well received that the band started to tour sure to expect a tremendous turn out. While some people ously unreleased work from Minowa. In 2003, the band nationally in support of the album. have heard of Cloud Cult, I have met very few people who came out with “They Live on the Sun” which reached to No. While I have gained a love for their music, I have also have heard their music. Fortunately for me, Cloud Cult is 1 on college radio station charts across the country. created many memories with Cloud Cult’s music. During my one of my favorite bands, so I have learned a lot about them, The following year was a busy year for the band, as they senior year of high school, I participated in my high school’s while falling in love with their music. welcomed Mara Stemm on the bass and six months later, re- winter drumline. Cloud Cult is a Minneapolis native alternative-indie band leased their new album, “Aurora Borealis.” This album was One of the songs incorporated into our show Profi le was led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. The band formed in nominated by the Minnesota Music Awards as “album of the Cloud Cult’s “Journey of the Featherless” off their album 1995 and was named after the ancient prophecies of indig- year.” After the release of “Aurora Borealis,” the band began “Feel Good Ghosts (Tea Partying through Tornadoes).” My enous North Americans. In the fi rst few years of existence, to tour nationally. They released their next album, “Advice two friends also made a music video based off of “Running Cloud Cult had received several offers for record labels, but from the Happy Hippopotamus,” in 2006. Critics called the with the Wolves” last summer that I helped out with. they turned them down because they took more interest in album “insane genius.” I hope that the rest of the student body can appreciate self-publishing. They only got more successful from there. In 2007, they Cloud Cult as much as I do and make their own memories When they began to perform live, one of the distinguish- released their next album, “The Meaning of 8,” which the with their music. ing features of the band, introduced by Craig’s wife, Con- Denver Post ranked as one of the top 10 albums of the de- nie Minowa, and Scott West, was to complete a painting cade. This album features popular hits from the band such as Cristin is an English major and music minor from Eagan, Minn. throughout the course of the show, and will be auctioned at “Chemicals Collide” and “Pretty Voice.” She enjoys writing, playing the fl ute and swimming. After col- the end. Today, they still keep this painting tradition alive in On April 8, 2008, the band recorded what they thought lege, she would like to pursue a career as an editor. Rachel Responds: Debunking college Greek life stereotypes “Vivian Smith” myself. A fraternity on this campus learned that last year when it asks: What’s up with Writer for USA Today and sorority woman herself, broke some rules, ignored its punishment, and was disbarred the Greek life here on Amanda Drum, wrote in an article, “Sororities care about the by UWRF and lost its national charter. Bad behavior is not Rachel campus? Why don’t values that their chapters were chartered to uphold, and those rewarded. Woodman they have a larger values can hardly be exemplifi ed by the size of a woman’s All of these stereotypes and myths cause many people to presence here? I feel waistband, or by the brand names she wears.” Drum never shy away from learning more about what Greek life repre- Columnist like no one really thought of herself as plastic. Just a non-conformist avid sents. The original founders of the UWRF chapters founded knows about them. pizza-eater. their organizations over 100 years ago. The values chosen Good question. In Another common stereotype is that all people in Greek life then are still aspired to today. the interest of trans- do is party. In reality, it’s diffi cult to party as much as that For Theta Chi President Evan Biczkowski, whom did not parency, I am in a Greek organization. However, I couldn’t stereotype would suggest and still manage to get the grades intend to ever be in a frat, he’s 100 percent positive going answer this question without diving into some good-old- and uphold the standards you are expected to. Greek was the best decision he ever made. fashioned research. There are grade point average requirements, study hours, “My favorite part of Greek life is the bonds of friendship It’s true bigger colleges do have a larger Greek presence. philanthropic hours, service hours and other responsibili- created with my brothers,” said Biczkowski,“There is always Sororities and fraternities there have a large number of mem- ties to manage on top of class – yeah, don’t forget class. someone there if you need it or if you are just bored.” Those bers and many have sorority or fraternity houses. So why is No college is going to keep you around if you are fl unking brotastic friendships created weren’t the only benefi t he it that at UW-River Falls the presence is smaller? out. Even if you hosted the best highlighter-hipster-white-t- received by going Greek. I sent out a questionnaire to the presidents of each UWRF blacklight-Hawaiian-ugly-sweater shindig the world has ever It’s a safe bet that every college student has heard the Greek organization and cruised the interwebs in search of the seen. phrase “it’s all in who you know” at least once. And, when it answer. My fi ndings were interesting. Being an active Greek involves a lot of time manage- comes to job-hunting, that’s frequently true. Networking is According to Liz Byers, president of Alpha Sigma ment and dedication. I know that my schedule is so packed extremely important for college students trying to step into Alpha, it’s mainly campus size. Byers said that UWRF’s between my positions, commitments, class, homework and their careers after graduation – or before. 7,000-member student body plays a large role keeping job that I almost need to pencil in my Zzzzz’s if I want to get Biczkowski benefi ted from his Greek connections. He chapters small. Basically, there are less students at UWRF any. But, I wouldn’t change a thing. said, “Greek life also opens many doors. I have a job with so there are less people interested in Greek life and smaller Joining Greek life involves some dedication as well. Just the football team because a brother used to work for them.” chapters are expected here. not of the variety, many people think of. So, Vivian, to answer your question. Chapters here are “Another reason is the bad reputation that all Greek life I’m talking about hazing. Everyone knows what hazing small because the campus here is small. But those in Greek has. They believe that the typical sorority girl is one that is is and no one, in their right mind, would hear that word and life feel it is also because stereotypes and myths prevent all prim and proper that has had everything in her life given think: sign me up, Scotty! UWRF students from taking the steps to learn more about to her on a silver platter. Honesty, I can only think of [a few] Of course, no one wants to be hazed. No one should. Greek life. girls that I have encountered in the Greek system that are Unfortunately, people who are worried about being hazed This campus is home to the sororities Alpha Omicron Pi, actually like that,” Byers said. in Greek life might not stick around to learn about what Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Mu, Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Stereotypes. There are certain stereotypes associated with Greek life is really about. Sigma as well as fraternities Alpha Gamma Rho and Theta Greek life and both sororities and fraternities are impacted. The truth is hazing is unlikely, it’s illegal in 43 states. Uni- Chi. Anyone interested in learning about Greek life can visit TV shows like “Greek,” which ran from 2007-2011 on versities won’t stand for it, Greek councils won’t stand for it the Student Life section of the UWRF website. ABC Family, showcased fi ctional fraternities and sororities nor will the national organization backing the chapters here. Formal Fall Recruitment begins this September when any behaving badly only strengthening the stereotypes and myths At UWRF, the Panhellenic Council governs sororities student no matter their major, affi liation, or age can meet real Greek systems try to debunk. and the Interfraternity Council governs fraternities. These these organizations and its members haze and bimbo free. The average person hears “sorority girl” and then thinks councils work to ensure that the organizations are fair to Rachel is a senior majoring in marketing communications and “bimbo.” That’s insulting to real sorority girls and something each other, to their members, and abide by all rules. Any foul minoring in journalism. She loves to work hard, play hard and I was concerned about before I joined and learned more play-of any sort- gets nabbed quickly. use cliches. STUDENT Lifestyle enthusiast on the town: Halibut, the universal name for a life changing hike Our captain about how bear mace was allowed on her campus—it’s il- was a young legal to use on people—though guns, tasers and pepper spray Whatvoices are your plans woman, fair are banned. Christopher in beauty and Just like them, I bought into this fear when hiking in for the summer? Pagels seemed groomed Glacier National Park and purchased my bear mace there. into the fam- During our walk, I daydreamed of running into a bear in the Columnist ily business. A wilds by myself; every scenario showed me standing on top Dutch couple of a dead bear pumping my fi sts. It was always dramatic and A.J. Sutter, Hank and Mari- I was always victorious. sophomore anne, and a Ger- The dirt trail had the consistency of a dugout canoe with man woman Olena were being dropped off at Halibut Cove pine needles scattered over it. It was single-fi le wide and the “Going to Brazil to learn to dance with me, but they were only going for a half-day hike to the glacier loomed through the evergreens that descended into its and going to the Olympic trials.” Grewingk glacier. My destination was 40 miles to the other melting bowl. side of the bay at Haystack rock. Naturally, our company The glaciers look blazingly white from the airplane, but at converged off the boat into the wilderness. ground level, it was different looking up into the ice. Light Muted stones of dark blue, khaki refracted through the ice in a blue and burgundy that fi t together like During our walk, I that I had only seen as a kid crawling Kay Schultz, dishes in the kitchen sink fi lled the daydreamed of running into through snow tunnels we made from senior beach. Fish bones stuck out of the a bear in the wild by myself; the snowplow. The ice boomed and rock crevices next to the tide line of shook the lake in its cracking. “Flame baton twirling circus dried tubular seaweed. A deep, but every scenario showed me Our single-serving friendship performer with the Shrine Circus.” narrow, river passed along the back- standing on top of a dead splintered as I left them at the La- side of the beach with icy-coldness. goon Trail. A feeling of melancholy The glacial waters had a creamy taste bear pumping my fi sts. It was lingered at the beginning of the trail that was just as distasteful as drinking always dramatic and I was as I pushed through a big bush at saltwater. always victorious. the trail’s entrance. Then there were Kylie Dekkers, A large cairn of rocks marked the more bushes. These bushes held senior trail to the glacier as I followed behind large maple leaf-like leaves the size the others. They were domestics that liked the feel and touch of Frisbees. Thorns stuck out from its limbs, the trunk, and “I’m going home and I’m going to of nature. They were all on long holidays and sought out underside of the leaf. work, and at the end of June I’m Alaska to get back to the ruggedness and natural beauty that My boots struck dirt, but my arms and legs absorbed going to Summerfest.” had left their countries bereft. hundreds of scratches that looked sacrifi cial. The guidebook However, they were afraid of our culture of guns and I purchased in Homer mentioned that this trail was primitive Olena piped up about the possibility of bears. I told them and had some fallen down logs. This trail felt like it only ex- about the large grizzly that was rumored to be in the area of isted in my mind and that I was plunging through the forest Compiled by Jessie Behrman the river, but that I had some bear mace just in case. blindly. It was more of a suggestion, if anything. A liberal girl with a high forehead at the cannery told me Student Voice 6 SPORTS May 4, 2012 Athletes finish season with Falcon Awards Athletes of the week

Pitcher of the week Runner of the week

Rose Tusa pitched all Jared Brandenburg set 14 innings as the Fal- a school record in the cons swept a double- 1,500 at the Macales- header from UW-Plat- ter Twilight meet on teville on April 29 at April 26. He finished Ramer Field. the race in 3:51.38 to Male athlete set the record. Falcon award of the year Athlete of the week Athlete of the week Stephanie Walek Benjamin Tykwin- Maranda Dohrn competed in the jav- ski had a solid perfor- Shane Manor elin event at the St. mance in the discus at Mary’s Open on April the St. Mary’s Open 28. Walek finished on April 28. Tykwin- fourth with a throw of ski finished fifth with 102-10. a throw of 155-11. Sports Events Friday, May 4 WIAC Outdoor Championships at 11 Men’s and women’s track and field at a.m. the WIAC Outdoor Championships at 1 Softball at WIAC Championships Comeback p.m. TBD Newcomer player of the year of the year Softball vs UW-Stout (WIAC Cham- Tuesday, May 1 pionships) at 2 p.m. Men’s and women’s track and field at Candy Hoelzel North Central Dr. Keeler Invitiational Mike Sandle Softball at WIAC Championships at 1 p.m. TBD Men’s and women’s track and field at Saturday, May 5 UW-La Crosse Eagle Open at 4 p.m. Men’s and women’s track and field at the Sports fans receive recognition

fans are passionate players. Male scholar Ryan and crazy. They will Basketball fans are liter- Female athlete tailgate for hours even ally right in the action with of the year Tibbitts if they cannot get into the players and sometimes a of the year the stadium for the flying player will try to save Columnist actual game. a ball and will even land on Jason Yuel The reason the NFL the fan. Basketball fans can is talked about year heckle and get in a player’s Rose Tusa round, even though it head more than any other I know everyone out there is the shortest sports sport. This makes for a special who reads this (mainly my season and fantasy football is connection between the fans Women’s tennis mom) will not have anywhere treated like it is an actual sport, and players. to go for their sports news and is that the fans are so amazing. It is not just here in America advice, but I promise it will be They will go shirtless all where fans are giant part of concludes 2012 all right. game long, paint their chests the sporting events. All around I have talked about local and wear ridiculous things like the world people live their season shcool sports, athletes, sports foam fingers, cheese heads, Vi- lives through another kind drama, fun stories, my Packers king helmets and do not even of football, soccer. Soccer and last week I touched on the get me started on how Oakland is the most popular sport in media. It is now time to give Raiders fans dress. Football the world and home field a big thank you to the most fans are just as big of a deal to advantage in soccer is more underrated people in the sports the game as the actual athletes powerful than anything we can Female scholar world, the crazy sports fans. and coaches. imagine here in America. To the fans who watch noth- Going to a college game and To lose a home game in of the year ing on TV other than sports seeing the tradition of student soccer is very rare. Away team news channels and games; the sections chanting their teams’ soccer fans actually have to be fans who dedicate a whole cheers all game, regardless of locked in a protective cage on Katie Rydeen house or room to a certain the score, creates a great expe- their own side of the field at team; the fans that will travel rience. College fans will travel times in order to protect them hours and sit in any weather with their team even if they from flying bottles thrown by condition to watch their sports have class the next day. home team fans. team and love every second They also know how to To an outsider of the sports of it; the fans who will buy celebrate right along with the world, fans must look silly. To a $5 soda and $5 hotdog at a players. Passionate baseball obsess over a team so much Alicia Carlson/Student Voice stadium or arena just for part fans are still convinced that that it may actually ruin your of the experience; the fans who baseball is America’s favorite day or worse your year, if your Tennis captains Amanda follow these athletes and teams pastime and it just might be. team is in a slump. Drangeid (left) and Jenny Paxton on Twitter, buy their jerseys, Fans everywhere still sing the To the people who think during one of their last practices. talk about them for hours with famous “take me out to the that it is weird to put so much anyone who will listen, and ballgame” during the seventh stock into a game they have no The women’s tennis team fin- even the crazy fans that make inning stretch. The games are control over and be affected by ished their season against St. their plans around their favor- still the cheapest pro-sporting something they think in “just Catherine on April 20. Their ite sports teams. event to watch and it is hard a game,” I say you are missing to beat a nice afternoon out at out. overall record was 3-7. There These fans give the all-im- were no seniors lost to gradu- Female scholar portant home team advantage the ballpark having a hot dog It really is more than just a of the year that in a close game can be and soda while watching some game to us sports fans and the ation this year. The team will enough of a momentum boost good baseball. sun will still come up if our have a core group returning to pull out the win. Hockey fans might just be teams lose. to carry out their next season the craziest fans; slapping Every sport has a different starting in the fall. There are Carlin Bunting style of fan that makes the on the glass shouting at the players throughout the game. 12 girls that compete on the game so special. The great- Ryan is a freshman majoring in journalism. He est fans in the world are, of Someitmes I think the hockey loves all sports but obsesses over the Packers. team. course, football fans. Football fans are just as crazy as the

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