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SPORTS, PAGE 6 NEWS, PAGE 7 NEWS, PAGE 3 Athlete of the week: UWRF modifies course evaluation process Animal and Food Taylor Eldred in effort to up response rate Science Department at UWRF receives top teaching honor University of Wisconsin River Falls TUDENT OICE AprilS 28, 2017 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 103, Issue 24 UW-River Falls Hunt Team Student body riders qualify for nationals president Katie Galarno candidate removed [email protected] from ballot Two members of the UW-River Falls Hunt Team, part of the In- Natalie Howell tercollegiate Horse Shows Asso- ciation (IHSA), have been named [email protected] among the best in the country and As students fill out the revised ballot for the Student Govern- will be taking their talents to na- ment Association (SGA) election, one name will be left off due tionals in May. to violation of election rules. Hunt Coach Rachael Walker At the Oversight and Rules Committee (ORC) meeting on said that this season has been the Monday, April 24, it was decided that Bryce Krull, current Stu- best she has seen in the time since dent Senate CAFES senator, will be taken off the ballot for the she started coaching the team ap- student body president and vice president positions, in which proximately seven years ago, he was previously in the running. topped off by athletes Alaina Kelly This decision followed the submission of two complaints and Juliann Tetschlag qualifying that Krull had violated the SGA election rules. In these com- for nationals. Both riders took first plaints, it was claimed that Krull had made comments about in their respective classes at zone his opponents that violated the election rule that candidates competition, making them among may not deceive the voting public. the top 16 riders in the country in The first complaint, submitted April 17, involved a state- their divisions. The last time a stu- ment that Krull made in a “Meet your Student Government dent on the UWRF team qualified Association candidates” Q&A in the April 14 edition of the for nationals was in 2009, accord- Student Voice, in which the candidates for student body presi- ing to Walker. dent and vice president answered a series of written questions. During the season, the teams In his published statement, Krull alluded to two of his oppo- and riders accumulate points based nents when he said, “Two of my opponents also have not had on how they place at the various a voting right on Senate and have no track record of voting for shows. At the end of the season, or against the betterment of students.” 36 or more points advances them All of Krull’s opponents, both for president and vice presi- to the next level and regionals. dent, have current or previous experience on Senate. Almost Placing first or second at region- all of them have had voting records at one point with the ex- als guarantees a spot at the zone ception of Kaylee Kildahl, who currently serves as the chief championships, which took place of staff. As members of the Executive Board, neither Abby on April 9 at Black Dog Farms in Wendt, candidate for president, or Kildahl, candidate for vice Marion, Indiana. It is only then Photo courtesy of Rachael Walker president, currently have voting rights on Senate. that placing first or second at zones Juliann Tetschlag, Alaina Kelly, Jennifer Michel, Carli Boston-Denton and Coach grants a spot at nationals. Rachael Walker pose with IHSA founder Bob Cacchione at the Zone 7 Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 3 competition. Issues over campus election lead to disciplinary action Natalie Howell names of candidates being left off the ballot “Without getting into too much detail, I sation through the SGA. This contract would [email protected] and incorrect instruction when it came to how think it was clear to everyone that something state that such members would have to forfeit many at-large senators students could vote needed to happen moving forward,” said the funds they received since taking office if Inaccuracies and the postponement of the for. Morgan. their obligations are not met. Student Government Association (SGA) elec- The election was originally intended to run As part of the motion, SGA Advisor Gregg “The money that we invested for this elec- tion have led to disciplinary action toward the from April 17-21, but had to be postponed due Heinselman put a hold on Redlin’s account of tion in terms of getting someone to do their person tasked with overseeing the process. to such inaccuracies. The results of the elec- $1,000, which she received through a scholar- job, failed,” said Morgan. “I think it’s clear At a special session of the Student Senate tion at that point had to be erased, with stu- ship for being the ORC chairperson. that it obviously didn’t determine them to on Sunday, April 23, a motion, discussed and dents who had already submitted their ballots The ORC chairperson receives a $2,000 work hard in terms of getting the election on.” passed in closed session, included a vote of no having to re-vote when the new ballot was scholarship for the academic year, which At the ORC meeting on Monday, the com- confidence in Oversight and Rules Committee released on April 25. comes out of the Senate operating budget. mittee voted that while Redlin would be re- (ORC) Chairperson Dana Redlin, referring “I’m incredibly disappointed by what has This scholarship is given at the beginning of moved from the chairperson position for the her to the ORC with the advice to elect a new happened, and I think people need to be held each semester. Because Redlin joined about rest of the year, she would remain on the com- chairperson. accountable,” said Student Body President halfway through the year, she received $1,000 mittee and keep the $1,000 scholarship. The ORC is the ethics committee of the Chris Morgan. of the scholarship. Sarah Slinger, the newly-appointed ORC SGA. The chairperson’s responsibilities in- Morgan said that the decision to discuss “I look at this money as we’re investing chairperson, declined to comment on the clude overseeing disciplinary action and eth- this matter in closed session was due to the in individuals. This isn’t a typical job; it’s an committee’s decision. ics disputes, as well as overseeing the elec- fact that the disciplinary act was against one investment,” said Morgan. “And if you look Redlin declined to comment on the elec- tion. individual and that the discussion contained at how this money was invested, it wasn’t a tion, the vote of no confidence and the deci- On Monday, April 17, the original election sensitive information. good investment.” sion of the ORC. ballot was published on the SGA FalconSync However, based on the discussion, he said The motion also encouraged the next year’s page. The ballot was soon taken down, how- he believes that everyone was on the same Senate to develop a contract signed by all Continued on Page 3 ever, after inaccuracies were found, including page. members receiving scholarships or compen- UWRF Ag Day promotes awareness of agriculture Photo Story Continued on Page 7 Samantha Decker/Student Voice Samantha Decker/Student Voice Llamas were among the animals featured at Ag Day. Students and community members were able to participate in a lassoing activity. Student Voice 2 NEWS April 28, 2017 that is relevant to their majors and helps them grow their pub- tion. Class sessions use real test questions to show just how lic engagement and innovative thinking capabilities, along these skills are tested, he added. News Briefs: with their creative problem solving skills and a respect for The UWRF ACT Summer Institute consists of 20 hours of diversity, all highly desirable employment traits. classroom instruction covered in an intensive four-day format. Perkins also emphasized the work that UWRF is doing as Students receive instruction from an ACT test preparation ex- UWRF presents an institution to respond to the needs of students and employ- pert and access to extensive online review tools. Lessons in- ers. UWRF has strategically added new programs, includ- clude test-taking strategies, question formats and the ACT test Finals Fest 2017 ing agricultural engineering, data science, neuroscience and components for math, English, reading comprehension and criminology. science reasoning. This year’s Finals Fest event will showcase two acts on Fri- After sharing several highlights from campus, Perkins en- The course fee of $449 includes all classroom and online day, May 5th in the Falcon’s Nest in the University Center. couraged members of the Joint Finance Committee to favor- sessions and course materials. Students also receive access to Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music beginning at 8 p.m. The ably consider the funding proposal for the UW System. The online review sessions and open office hours in the time lead- concert is all-ages and free and open to the public. proposal will allow UWRF to continue to address the needs ing up to fall exam dates. The event will kick off with a pre-party on the University of students and contribute to the growth of Wisconsin’s econ- Advance registration is required, and discounts are pro- Center Patio (outdoors) beginning at 7 p.m. The Finals Fest omy. vided for early registration. Session dates, course descriptions Pre-Party will feature free food, a root beer keg, giveaways In addition to Perkins’ testimony, the committee also heard and registration forms are available at go.uwrf.edu/ce.