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NAS certificate THANK YOU FOR VOTING through NMC Nautical Archaeology Soci­ ety (NAS) training program classes will be offered at NMC beginning Summer 2008, The four-part NAS program al­ lows students to earn a certifi­ cate in underwater archaeology at NMC. NAS I is an accred­ ited, week-long intensive study that runs May 19—23 at the Great Lakes campus. Students learn the basics of underwater archaeology in the classroom be­ fore applying that knowledge to hands-on fieldwork, while NAS II will allow students to further advance their learning experi­ ence of underwater archaeology by taking what they learned in the classroom out into the field. Students present their field re­ ports at the end of the course, which runs June 13 through Au­ gust 8. NAS I and NAS II classes are taught by Dr. Mark Holley and are open to both divers and non-divers. Class registration is available now at NMC.

Government reform bill introduced Press photo/ALLISON PETERS As criticism of Lansing has FIRST YEAR SGA MEMBER Meg Brenner works the polling station on Wednesday, April 22. "We're trying to get as grown the past few years, State many people as possible to vote," said Brenner. The SGA Constitution has not been significantly amended since the Representative Mike Simpson early 1990s. The new constitution replaces the older version that was out of date and out of touch with the existing (D-Jackson) introduced a bill NMC student body. into the State House last month that would place an initiative on the November ballot to overhaul the State Legislature. Simpsons SGA funds emergency contraception plan would combine the Sen­ ate and House into one chamber JAN TEETER The student organization VOX, led by President Emily Magner, and reduce the number of leg­ Press Staff Writer has raised awareness around campus for the need of Plan B contracep­ islators from 148 to 74. If ap­ tion. Over the past year, VOX has petitioned on campus, collecting On Friday, April 11, members of the SGA passed a proposal by the vote proved, all tax increases would 686 signatures from NMC students and staff in support of providing of nine to three to award VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood) 500 dollars require a two-thirds majority NMC’s health clinic with the Plan B pill. to purchase the emergency contraceptive pill, also known as Plan B. of the Legislature. Free lifetime A policy change with VOX’s parent organization motivated the stu­ Renee Jacobson, who became NMC’s new Director of Health Ser­ health care would be eliminated dent group to request approval from Health Services and initiate the vices just this past year, is in the process of making the health care for all legislators, and pay would funding request proposal with the SGA. be withheld from any legislator available on campus at a reduced cost. “There was a funding cut to Planned Parenthood centers and “Right now I’m working with my supervisors. It has to be approved who does come to work. they’re only providing emergency contraceptive to women under the. before I can carry it,” said Jacobson. • See SGA on Page 2

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FROM LIGHT, LET THERE BE ART IN BRIEF Written by JOHN PARKER AND ALLISON PETERS Students vote on new SGA constitution NMC students officially began voting on the SGA’s new constitution on April 21. SGA members staffed a voting table in the Health and Science building for four days soliciting votes from passing students. The final draft of the consti tution was approved this month by the SGA, though an earlier draft was informally presented to the NMC Board ofTrustees in February. For 20 plus years the White Pine Press has been reporting on the ups and downs of the SGA Constitu­ tion, reporting last fall that the last significant changes made to the constitution were in the early nineties and that large chunks of the document were currently out of date. Since the early 90s, no Student Government Association has been able to effectively draft amend­ ments and pass them through a student body vote. Natural Health and Wellness EXPO in TC The second annual Natural Health and Wellness EXPO takes place at the Traverse City Civic Center on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Natural Health Network of NW Mich, the goal of the EXPO, which is free to the public, is to support and raise awareness of various health care options available in the area. Plans in­ clude events with practitioners and vendors offering sample services, hands-on activities and demos, free health care products and more. Visit thenaturalhealthnetwork.net for more information. Trustees to decide on tuition increases The Board ofTrustees is reviewing a draft budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year that includes a 5.5 percent tuition increase for in-district students, effective for the fall 2008 semester. Also included in the bud­ get is a 214,000-dollar reduction in NMC employee health benefits, an eliminated graduation fee and a student health fee increase of two dollars. In-state (out-of-district) tuition would increase by 7.5 percent, while out-of-state tuition would increase by 10 percent. The Trust­ ees discussed the proposed budget at their April 21 meeting, and final action on tuition and fees is expected when the Board meeting on Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oleson Center on NMC’s main campus. Final action on the 2008-09 budget is anticipated in June. Press photos/JULIE KNAUSS A PRISM WALL From April 13 through August 31, a new exhibit of light is being fea­ NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE tured at the Dennos Museum Center. The collection of lightpaintings by internation­ ally renowned artist Stephen Knapp, who has over 30 years of experience creating installation art and exploring light possibilities, is now on display, filling the museum WHITE PINE PRESS walls with vibrant colors using only mirrors, dichroic filters and focused light sources. EDITOR IN CHIEF Allison Peters Knapp's lightpaintings expand on traditions of kinetic and abstract art, while combin­ MANAGING EDITOR John Parker ing art forms of painting, sculpture and technology. A&E EDITOR Justin Drabek ADVERTISING MANAGER Christy Gray GRAPHIC DESIGNERS/ Carl Harlan, Lidia Dart, SGA continued PRODUCTION STAFF Ashley Kolodziej age of 18 now,” said Magner. interested in offering emergency contraception,” • ISSUE WRITERS John Parker, Allison Peters, Na­ than Kainste, Jan Teeter, Jason The Plan B pill is offered for purchase over the said Jacobson. Storms, Abraham Morrison counter, but at the average price of 40 dollars a pill, Now Health Services, along with their new di­ COLUMNISTS Tom Auch, Brooks Vanderbush, could be financially out of reach for college stu­ rector, is valuing a more progressive outlook. Jerry Dobek, Justin Drabek, dents in need. “I’ve been a public health nurse practitioner for Abraham Morrison, Ashley Thor- “[Planned Parenthood is] referring people to the past three years, working directly with contra­ ington, Calvin Maison PHOTOGRAPHERS Kayleigh Marlin, Julie Knauss pharmacies,” said Magner. “The problem is that ceptive and I feel that it’s very important to provide PRODUCTION MANAGER Carl Harlan pharmacies don’t have a sliding price scale, and if this service to NMC,” said Jacobson. DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Joseph VanWagner there is an emergency and a woman only has 20 With the support of the SGA and the Health DESIGN ADVISER Kelly Nogoski dollars, they won’t provide it to her.” Services Department, Emily Magner and VOX are FACULTY ADVISER Michael Anderson General misconceptions surrounding Plan B optimistic, but after all their hard work, the final de­ have lead some to be apprehensive in its approval. cision is still left to the approval of NMC’s Board of NEWSROOM 231.995.1173 Wfi/fe Pine Press wel­ “A contraceptive pill is not an abortion pill,” Trustees. DISTRIBUTION 231.995.1526 comes comments, sug­ said Jacobson. “It only prevents a pregnancy from “This is something that NMC can be proud of,” ADVERTISING 231 995.1347 gestions, ideas for news happening, and it will not hurt or prevent an exist­ said Magner. “We cannot be compared to other FAX 231.995.2110 stories and calendar items. ing pregnancy.” community colleges because other community col­ EMAIL [email protected] Without Jacobson, student-inspired changes at leges don’t have campus housing and health clin­ ics. In this regard we are similar to a university, and Printed by Morning Star Publishing and distributed free. NMC might not have been as warmly welcomed. Printed on 100% recycled paper “The previous Director of Health Services wasn’t most universities offer emergency contraception.” April 28, 2008 NEWS WHITE PINE PRESS on campus 03'-s White Pine Press Scores at 2008 MCCPA Awards The White Pine Press took home a number of awards from this year’s Michigan Community College Press Association’s Award Ceremony, including the following:

First Place: Overall Page Design: WPP Design Staff; In-Depth Se­ ries: Allison Peters; Hard News Story: Jason Klefisch; Personality Profile: John Parker; Feature Story: Samantha Tengelitsch; Staff Edi­ torial: Joseph VanWagner; Inside Page Layout: Kathy Schwartz; MOVING ON OUT Aramark officials and employees gather inside the cafeteria for an official meeting on Wednesday, April 23, surrounded by a dramatic display of Second Place: Front Page Design: WPP Design Staff; Inside Page packed boxes, which signifies Aramark's upcoming departure and the incoming of Layout: Lidia Dart; Hard News Story: Allison Peters; In-Depth Se­ Sodexo, the new food company that will service NMC students in the Northwoods ries: Stacey A. Fleming Cafe beginning July 1. Honorable Mention: In-depth News Story: Abraham Morrison; Hard News Story: Mikhail Schilkey; Student Created Ad: Kathy Schwartz; Photo Essay: Sarah Zatolokin; Staff Editorial: Jan Teeter Changes coming to Staff Editorial: Allison Peters; Column: Brooks Vanderbush; Person­ ality Profile: Jan Teeter the Northwoods Cafe

JASON STORMS brining in the Starbucks station. Sodexo will also be Press Staff Writer in charge of keeping the vending machines stocked. ■ Among other goals are to open up the inside of After more than 20 years, cafeteria vendor Ara­ the cafeteria to seat all students, as opposed to only mark will no longer provide food and dining ser­ those who purchase meals. vices to the students of Northwestern Michigan Although Aramark officials declined to com­ College. Instead, beginning July 1, Sodexo will take ment, current employees had mixed emotions over as food service provider for the college. about the changeover. Some were nervous and un­ In accordance with NMC’s policies, any time a certain about their employment status upon the service contract expires, proposals are put out and end of the current contract, whereas others ex­ bids are taken for new companies to potentially pressed resentment for the way Aramark does busi­ take over the particular service. Aramark’s con­ ness and runs the cafeteria facilities. tract, which expired in 2006 and has been renewed Despite the concerns of some of the employees, on a yearly basis, lost the bid to Sodexo. With the however, Bailey expressed confidence that the em­ advent of Sodexo will come a number of improve­ ployees would be given the opportunity to apply Press photo/KAYLEIGH MARLIN ments and changes, said Ed Bailey, director of the and be re-hired by Sodexo. IN 2014 STUDENTS MAY NO LONGER LIVE HERE. facilities department at NMC. Toward the end of the semester, Aramark began Veterinary Tech NMC student and East Hall resident “The current food program at NMC really focuses posting signs throughout the Java City area inform­ Sarah Rodriguez, 19, currently lives in East Hall. NMC's solely on the residential hall students, and so we decid­ ing customers that the store would be going out of Housing Master Plan Team (HMPT), including Dean ed to take this opportunity to say ‘Look, we need to business, offering certain items up to 30 percent off. of Student Services Anne Monroe, Director of Cam­ find a way to service all of the NMC students here,’” Despite this, many students are still unaware of the pus Services Ed Bailey and Business Planning Manager said Bailey. “The intent of the proposal was for these changeover. Upon hearing the details, however, many Karen Ferguson, have recommended that NMC remove food service providers to provide a solution for us that welcome the thought of a new food service provider. housing from West Hall in 2009 and reduce the number met the need of all of NMC’s students.” “The NMC cafeteria needed a change,” said of students living in East Hall to 200. They also recom­ The new food service provider will address those NMC student Philip Krull. “The ‘ala carte system’ mended not implementing the facility improvements needs in a number of ways. First, the “all-you-can- will do it justice, along with Starbucks.” that were outlined in the Five Year Facilities Plan so that eat” format will be dropped in favor of ala carte The change is welcomed by many students, in 2013 NMC can get out of the housing business. Out­ items. By switching to ala carte, students will be able some of whpm found the meal prices too expensive. dated buildings and large renovation costs largely de­ to pay lower prices for lunch as opposed to the cur­ “The prices are ridiculous,” remarked NMC student termined these recommendations. If NMC decides to rent $6.10 that students pay. In addition, a food ser­ James Bremer. “Sure, the six-dollar meal price gets you keep their housing, the HMPT advises NMC that addi­ vice and coffee station will be set up in the library, all-you-can-eat, but for people who commute, a day’s tional investments will be needed to build new facilities, with proposals to put a Starbucks in the library with­ worth of meals in the cafeteria could get one to school but as it stands now there is a proposal to demolish the in two years. Sodexo hopes to open a small coffee and back for the better part of the week. It’s crazy.” both the student living room of East Hall and the NMC station in the conference room of the library prior to apartments at the end of 2013.

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FROM THE SOURCE'S MOUTH University Center By ALLISON PETERS Press Editor-in-Chief proves to be a training ground for community Brett involvement Webster

JOHN PARKER ■ Press Managing Editor dishes the The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as the area’s most popular advocates for the environment. Every year NMEAC hosts the Great Lakes Conference and Environmentalist of the Year scoop on awards; it is an event that celebrates the grassroots (both literally and figuratively). So when NMEAC offers up a nomination for Environ­ mentalist of the Year, it is no small event. Aramark This month Grand Valley State University’s Traverse City pro­ Press photo/ALLISON PETERS gram, which operates out of the University Center (and features a The WPP had the chance to talk with Brett Webster, WPP: I heard that there might be a coffee station large population of NMC grads), was honored with three nomina­ Chefand Night Supervisor at NMC’s Northwoods’ Cafe in the library. tions. in West Hall, during his lunch break on Wednesday, Webster: From what I understand, it’s going to be First, GVSU’s director, program coordinators and faculty were April 23. Brett shared his experiences with Aramark like a little airport vendor. So that’s about as far as nominated for their work in instructing students to be environmen­ and the new changes that the Cafe will see in thefall. I know other than them telling us we’re going to tally aware and providing them with the opportunity to either serve have an off-site little coffee shop in a library. It’s ob­ or reach out to the community at large. WPP: What is the general consensus from Ara- viously going to offer the coffee and probably Dan- Second, the students of the Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Educa­ mark’s employees regarding Aramark leaving and ishes—that type of stuff. Other than that, I’m not tion, Masters of Education and Social Work programs were nom­ Sodexo coming in? too sure as to the exact details of what all is going inated for Student Environmentalists of the Year for work that Webster: Everybody’s excited. Obviously, we all have to be involved. For the first year, that is going to involved an eat-local outreach through Myspace.com and the cre­ our concerns as far as who of the employees are stay­ be there, and then they said they’re either going to ation of an educational DVD about what really goes into the plastic ing, who’s going, what they’re going to do with the move it somewhere else on campus or just open up bags you get at box stores. There was also the creation of a GLBT cafeteria I know they’re coming in to remodel. We’ve another one on campus somewhere if that one does calendar and advocacy for the foundation of the U.S. Department of only had one half-hour meeting of just an overview of well. Hopefully it works out. Peace, among other projects. what’s going to happen. Our meeting comes later on Finally, ten students were nominated for Environmentalist of this month; hopefully it’ll get more in-depth to find WPP: How have your experiences been working the Year in Journalism and Communication. These students (includ­ out what exacdy they’re going to do. I know there’s still for Aramark? ing yours truly) raised awareness for the environment and social jus­ going to be a home-style station, almost like a Boston Webster: I’ve had better. It’s been fun—the people that tice by writing articles, letters to the editor, and op-eds for Northern Market deal. There’s still going to be pastas and pizzas. I I work with in the back of the house are fun to work Michigan Express, the Northern News and the White Pine Press. believe there’s still going to be a fresh saute station. The with. The front of the house has a problem with actu­ “If you look at the GVSU mission statement,” said GVSU and coffee store is going to stick around for another year. ally listening and being a part of the team, I guess. The NMC Instructor Susan Odgers, “it is much more about how you take And I hear that it’s going to go into a sub shop, which front of the house is stuck up in the office and is very your education into the community. That’s what the students want; is like another year or two down the road. So that’s all I rarely in the kitchen to find out what goes on in the they don’t want to write any more papers that no one is going to see.” know right now until our later meetings and until the kitchen. They don’t have anyone in the kitchen to run Odgers teaches a wildly popular course on sexuality and gen­ summertime when we’re in here for caterings and what­ the kitchen. So, therefore, it’s a fiasco back there. It’s der both at NMC and GVSU. Her students this year not only re­ not. All in all, the consensus is that were all excited. We been a good experience; a learning experience, for sure. searched such topics, but also designed and distributed a variety of can’t wait to find out and see what Sodexo is going to But would I do it again? No. And the biggest problem brochures dealing with tough, unspoken issues such as what to do do for us, and, obviously, for the kids. That’s been an is that I’ve been a food director, I’ve been an executive when a parent reveals they are gay or lesbian. issue for the past couple of years: nobody’s been happy. chef, I’ve been a kitchen manager, I’ve run kitchens be­ “I think it’s really confusing for students to know how to get in­ fore. My echelon is up here, and theirs is down here. volved,” said Odgers. But current community involvement from WPP: What were your duties and responsibilities It’s hard to work when I can’t work on my level as op­ GVSU students has become so extensive that it has begun to garner that you had working here? posed to somebody else’s level. And when nobody lis­ recognition and media attention. Northern Michigan Express wrote Webster: My responsibility is to come in, prep and tens, then it’s tough to get anything through. So I guess a two-page feature on the program this past winter, and 7&4 News cook all of the dinner meals, the actual entrees—the it’s been an experience, by far—like I said, definitely a recently reported from a student-organized forum on sex education comfort foods, I guess you would call it—including learning one. Now I know which ways to go, obvious­ in local school systems. one vegetarian dish, one veggie dish and also a starch ly, during an interview process, looking for another job “It is showing other young people how to get involved,” said dish. So anywhere from making it from scratch or, if in the kitchen. I was hoping to just come here to be a Odgers. “How to be stewards of your community.” some of it’s in the freezer, then thawing it and cook­ cook, and to just come in, do my job and go home, Odgers noted that NMC students looking to enter GVSU ing it. My roles and responsibilities are definitely to have my menu to cook and everything else, but that through the University Center this fall will not have to wait for their come in and cook for the dinner, forecast how many just wasn’t the way. I was brought in and was expect­ < internships and practicum to become involved in community proj­ people are going to be here and figure out how much ed to be the so-called “night supervisor” when man­ ects. The 100-level Intro to Liberal Studies courses are the most ac­ to cook so the food waste is cut to a minimum. And agement leaves, which, if there’s a day manager and tive on campus. then when management left, my duties were to clean a night manager, then the night manager should stay And as for the Environmentalist of the Year awards? the kitchen and then also to make sure that every­ all the way until close. That doesn’t happen. All in all, “I think the bar was raised,” said Odgers. “We did not win, but body else that is on night closing does their jobs, and like I said, it’s been a good experience. I’ve made some people, and now the students, know there is more they need to do to then do my final walkthrough: make sure everything good friends with the people in the back of the house, win. They’re really creative and they really care. I see them really ris­ is done, all the doors are locked, lights are off and so it’s been a fun experience. ing to the occasion.” then go home for the night. April 28, 2008 SCOPE 05 WHITE PINE PRESS Analysis In-depth vy

Check your IdentityTheft Stolen laptop by Numbers Credit

Victims spend affected 1,600 By law you are an average of entitled to an annual free NMC students credit report from the three hours recovering JOHN PARKER Press Managing Editor Credit Bureaus from this crime, I A laptop containing personal information of SunGard’s highly trained security team manually often over a 1600 NMC students (circa 2003) was stolen on reviewed the data contained on the laptops backup, March 13. The laptop belonged to a SunGard which consisted of thousands of documents and at­ Call (877) 322- period of years. Higher Education consultant, who, in the course of tachments. Complicating the situation were test 8228 or visit their work with SunGard, had personal student in­ data, which resemble actual information but are formation for students from 19 colleges and univer­ not. After flagging all files with sensitive informa­ wwwannualcre- Approximately sities, affecting over 25,000 students. tion, the team then had to sort through that data to NMC and SunGard will not divulge the type of determine what was real and what was fake. ditreportcom information that was contained on the laptop in an “The time frame is really consistent with other data effort to protect the students involved, but Director security systems in regard to laptop theft,” said Kvinge. of Public Relations for NMC Paul Heaton said, “It Based on the location of the theft and the investi­ Equifax 85% was a very small amount of personally identifiable in­ gation thus far, SunGard claims that the laptop was formation (PII).” stolen not for the information it contained but the 1-800-685-1111 of victims SunGard Higher Education provides software hardware. Regardless, both SunGard and NMC are for a variety of NMC systems, while Student Self encouraging everyone involved to get free copies of equifax.com discovered the Service, which allows students to register for classes, their credit report from the three main credit bureaus. is run on software provided by SunGard. It’s an important message to send to the whole crime due to an “They are the ones that own our administra­ campus community, identity theft is one of the Experian tion software system; they provide the maintenance fastest growing crimes,” said Kvinge. adverse situation and technical support for that system,” said Craig The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates 1-888-397-3742 - d< dit Mulder, NMC’s Executive Director of Learning Re­ that 8.3 million Americans had their identities sto­ sources and Technologies. len in 2005. CBS News has reported that every 79 experian.com or employment In 2003 the SunGard consultant was working on seconds someone has their identity stolen, with the a project with the NMC Business Office. Through thief splurging on a buying spree with an account that the consultant received an encrypted file that opened in the victim’s name. Trans Union had information on 1,611 individuals, 1,600 of SunGard has set up a FAQ on their website that Based on 600 whom were students. During the normal work pro­ provides links to sites where victims can obtain credit 1-800-888-4213 hours times the cess with SunGard consultants, student information reports and protection services. NMC provided similar is used to properly test the Banner system. When information in the letters they sent to those involved. tuc.com indicated victim that work is finished, the data is normally disposed. It was in the summer of 2003 that NMC imple­ “We don’t understand why they would have data on mented the NMC ID system, which is a combi­ wages, this a laptop from 2003,” said Heaton. nation of the first five letters from a student’s last Laura Kvinge, Media Relations for SunGard name and a number. This allows the college to equals nearly Higher Education, told the White Pine Press, “We identify students without having to use their social Fraud Alert have clear policies about data retention. Those poli­ security numbers. Unfortunately, the student data cies were not followed. We see human error.” that was on the laptop was pre-summer of 2003. $16,000 SunGard informed NMC of the theft on April NMC plans to continue instructing all students Call Credit 10 but did not reveal the nature of the informa­ and employees on how to protect themselves in re­ Bureau tion involved until April 16. Two days later NMC gards to identity theft. At the request of NMC, Sun­ in lost potential mailed letters to all those who were affected recom­ Gard will pay for one year of credit monitoring Indicate you are mending the students request a free credit report services for current victimsAfter the theft was report­ at risk or realized and review it for irregularities. ed SunGard also mandated that each of their 2,500 NMC officials have expressed concerns about the plus employees do a thorough audit of their equip­ Lasts 90 days income. time delay between when the theft was reported on ment and data files. “There is a full assessment going March 13 and when SunGard notified the college on over security procedures,” said Kvinge. “We’re evaluat­ April 10. “We are very unhappy in the delay. We have ing several methods of encryption on laptops. It’s had Creditors then Source: not received a satisfactory answer yet,” said Heaton. a very heavy impact and changes are being made.” Kvinge said before SunGard could inform any­ NMC is currently under a contract with Sun­ watch for IDTheftCenter.org one they had to determine what information had Gard, but every three to six years that contract Unusual + been on the laptop. This was determined by ex­ comes under review. As to whether this will change amining the laptops backup. “The company was that relationship Mulder said, “[SunGard has] pro­ suspicious actively engaged in the analysis from the time the vided good service for us, this is definitely a black backup was received,” said Kvinge. mark on that, but this doesn’t eliminate them.” activity April 28, 2008 06 OPINION WHITE PINE PRESS Hats off to the SGA LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I must admit: when I first heard about the Student Government Association’s (SGA) constitution last fall, I thanked the journalism The March 24 edition of the White Pine Press tration) have never been proven on an industrial gods. A student government that had a constitution that was out held two very important messages that I, for one, scale. These two concepts, at this point in time, are of date, had not been updated since 1991, and all recent attempts am happy to see being brought to our college purely marketing gimmicks being used by a dying to update had failed? This was college newspaper gold. Then I read community. industry. the constitution and asked myself, “Why hasn’t this document been The story about the collision course we face The Michigan DEQ has not approved any per­ updated?” It mentioned things like “Film Boards” and “Cultural when making decisions about water and ener­ mits for new coal plants—yet. It has been estimat­ Boards” and other groups I had never even heard of. gy was right on. We can survive without gas, but ed that up to 38,000 new jobs can be created in ...... As I began to pour through the there is no survival if we waste our water re­ a clean energy economy for Michigan in the next White Pine Press archives, looking source as if it were never-ending. The truth of the decade. I would think that the students of today THE ISSUE: for any reporting that mentioned the matter, as the story points out, is that we are using would do what they can to ensure more and higher SGA Constitution constitution, I found a plethora of and polluting water faster than it is being replen­ paying jobs for Michigan’s future by becoming in­ OUR VIEW: information from the mid-80s and ished: Do the math. volved in the energy debate. You can have a voice. I Finally! early 90s. There was the usual sto- Thomas Shelder’s piece about the black truth of know you can do the math. Get involved now. ______ryline of apathetic students unwill­ coal was, for the most part, correct. It is the larg­ ing to run for student government. est contributor of CO2 into the atmosphere, and TOM KARAS And I remember thinking: have students ever wanted to do something the mining of coal greatly disfigures the earth we Michigan Energy Alternatives Project at this college? And there was the storyline of the committed advisors share with other Americans. However, the “clean Promoting Clean Energy for Michigan who helped craft a constitution with a small coalition of the willing. coal” concepts he relates to (IGCC, carbon seques­ And then there was silence. It was late last fall when I heard through the grapevine that there were some inconsistencies between how the SGA was conducting its OUR POLICY: White Pine Press accepts BY MAIL: elections and the electoral rules set down by the constitution. My letters to the editor from members of the Mail submissions to: journalistic ears perked up, and I started to sleuth around. I came to college and community. Letters should White Pine Press find out that the constitution was so outdated that huge chunks of it be less than 400 words, typewritten, and Letters to the Editor were simply ignored or vague. For instance, there were minor incon­ signed with your name, address and phone 1701 East Front St. sistencies with the SGA’s electoral process; it was the vague language number. Letters may be edited for clarity, Traverse City, Ml 49686 that was allowing multiple interpretations. grammar, spelling and length. Opinions ex­ BY EMAIL: [email protected] There was the second by-law, which specifically indicated exact­ pressed are not necessarily those of The ly how the SGA’s budget was to be spent and in what percentages. White Pine Press staff or any college em­ BY FAX: (231)995-2110 There was also supposed to be an electoral commission to manage all ployee. elections. Neither of these provisions was followed and, from what I could determine, had not been for quite a few years. So I jumped on the story. I interviewed the SGA Advisor, Lisa Blackford. I interviewed the newly-elected SGA President, Victor Draine. Neither of whom were overly ecstatic to be answering my NOTE FROM THE EDITOR questions (and who could blame them?), but they did so with a quiet confidence. They both exuded a determined quality, as if from sheer At the beginning of the year, I urged the stu­ the friendships I’ve made at the WPP are unique mental willpower they could pluck a new constitution out of thin air. dents of NMC to get involved, and since then stu­ and real—and, of course, I’d have never made these As the story went to press, I was told that the SGA was going to dent groups have popped up around campus faster friendships (nor would I have likely been Editor-in- undertake drafting a new constitution. I promised myself I would than the colors of spring. I enthusiastically applaud Chief of my college newspaper as a freshman) if I follow every move. And it seemed as though every time I ran into everyone who found ways to participate on campus hadn’t come to NMC. Victor Draine I was asking him about the constitution. It did not outside of the classroom. Wise students know that Now, I have more than enough good take him long to adopt a steely resolve every time he saw me coming no matter where they may find themselves after things to say about NMC. I may not have origi­ as if to say, “Yes, John, yes! We are writing a new constitution!” NMC, extra-curricular activities are always a smart nally had any intentions of attending a community To digress for a moment, I would like to point out that at the move—not to mention a fun way to pass the time college if you would have asked me a year or so ago, White Pine this year we thoroughly enjoyed saying your name, Vic­ before, between or after classes. So hats off to those but my time here as treated me well. Most of my tor Draine. It sounds like something out of a comic book. of you who found ways to get involved this year. professors have been great, I’ve met great people, That digression aside, I kept tabs on the constitution, and I will But as we’re heading in for the home stretch of and the food eventually got better. now admit my reasons why: I wanted to see these students accom­ the last week of classes, the White Pine Press, too, is However, I attribute the majority of my positive plish something. I wanted the leadership of my class to undertake saying goodbye for the year. experiences here directly to working for the WPP. the gauntlet and finish it. I did not want to be writing the other ver­ And what a fantastic year it’s been! Each and So once again—for those of you staying here an­ sion of this editorial that was lurking in the back of my head this every issue has been a challenging, exciting, un­ other year, for those of you filling out your applica­ whole semester—that once again the SGA had failed. nerving, frustrating, outstanding (in more ways tions to NMC with plans to attend in the fall—I Instead I can happily write that they did it! They wrote it in sub­ than one), groundbreaking and, on the whole, fan­ urge you to get involved. You may not find it all committee, they diligently revised it, they took it to the Board of tastic experience. From the moment I first stepped here (despite what NMC brochures may tell you), Trustees, they revised it and revised it, and I thought they were never into the office for my WPP interview until the day but there’s still plenty to find and enjoy. going to finish revising it. In the WPP Editorial Board meetings we I say goodbye for good, I will have enjoyed every In whatever you do—whatever hopes you have began to wonder, even if they managed to finish with the revisions, minute working to provide a college newspaper for yourself for the future, whatever goals you strive was there enough time for a vote? that informs, interests and excites its readers. to accomplish—we wish you the best of luck. And, There was. So hats off to the SGA of 2007-2008 for finally accom­ So not only do I want to congratulate our read­ seeing as the majority of the WPP staff will see a plishing what scores of students before them could not (or would not). ers for their support and involvement, but I also slew of new faces come the fall, we hope you wish Hats off to Lisa Blackford (for her brilliant advising) and to all the fac­ want to recognize the incredible staff I’ve worked us the same. ulty and staff that facilitated this process. And finally, hats off to the with for the past eight months. I don’t think I’ve Sincerest of sincerities: Thanks, everyone, for a students who voted, either for or against it—you voted. ever met more intelligent, levelheaded and driv­ great year. en people in such a short amount of time than JOHN PARKER the people that I’ve met working at the paper. As I ALLISON PETERS Press Managing Editor think back over the year, I’ve come to realize that Press Editor-in-Chief

•i April 28, 2008 WHITE PINE PRESS OPINION 07 What are your plans for summer and fall?

"I'm going to be the food "Working all summer "Going back home, coordinator head chef at a "I'm graduating, but I'll and saving up to go out working two jobs and "Traveling with my summer camp in Kewa- probably come back to go to Colorado to finish saving up for school friend along Route din, enjoying their 80-acre "Work and school.” into nursing.” school." next semester." 66.” lake." JARRETT CHERRY, 18 MEGAN GRAVERSON, 20 SEAN FONTICHIARO, 20 TYLER WESTERBURG, 20 WILL BURGESS, 20 BRETT WEBSTER Pharmacy General Studies Physical Therapy English Business

SOUnD BYTES Pay equity: an issue "But when you try to tell the victims that their penises are still there, they tell you that it's become tiny or that they've become impotent. To that I tell them, 'How do you know if you haven't gone home and tried it?"' JEAN-DIEUDONNE OLEKO, Kinshasa, Congo's police chief explaining a wave of fear that has led to the arrests of 13 "sorcerers" who have been accused of too costly to ignore using their black magic to steal or shrink men's penises.

"Some counted me out and said to drop out, but the Ameri­ can people don't quit. And they deserve a president who only 80 percent of what men earn just one year doesn't quit, either." HILLARY CLINTON after handily winning the NADINE DOLAN Pennsylvanian primary by ten points. The race continues at least Special to the Press after college. Even in a level playing field where until May 6 when North Carolina and Indiana hold their primaries. I women made the same choices of fields of study American Association University Women rec­ and occupation as men, the women earned less. ognizes April 22, 2008 as Equal Pay Day to call at­ "Do not use too many breadcrumbs, but if the blood Women fall further behind, dropping to only tention to the persistent wage gap between men starts to curdle, stir in a teaspoon of wine vinegar." GER­ 69 percent of men’s earnings over a 10-year pe­ and women. This is the day that symbolizes when MAN WOMAN'S recipe for sausages using human blood. Two riod. AAUW found in the study that after con­ women workers finally “get out of the red,” and German air force sergeants, one of whom is her grandson, trolling for factors known to affect earnings, a were suspended for making the sausages using not only their their 2007-2008 earnings finally equal men’s earn­ 5 percent difference in earnings of male and fe­ own blood, but also the volunteered blood of their colleagues. ings from last year alone. male college graduates remains unexplained and Why do women work an extra 113 days to is likely due to discrimination. "They knew the water was coming, but they still felt the keep pace with men? Because full-time Michigan psychological effects." LUKE KLEIBER, 13 years old, explaining To counteract this wage gap, it must be rec­ women workers are paid an average of 67 cents the effects of his science fair project, Chinese Water Torture, ognized publicly. Too often both men and for every dollar men are paid. According to statis­ on four of his willing classmates. women dismiss the wage gap as no longer ex­ tics furnished by the Michigan Women’s Com­ isting, but the progress made in the 1970s has mission, the women of Grand Traverse County "An artist can contribute something to this issue by slowed, and the discrimination is still there de­ fall even further behind that the average Michigan building humane places for death where people can die spite the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay with dignity." GREGOR SCHNEIDER, 39-year-old German artist, woman. The median income for Grand Traverse Act. Our concerns must be communicated to who is looking for someone to die—in his art gallery. Sch­ Co. women is $24,139 as opposed to $30,700 for our legislators since existing laws have failed to neider's goal is to have that person take their last breath in a the state median woman’s wage. end the bias women face at work. AAUW advo­ performance, so the rest of us will be less afraid of death. Pay equity establishes that people doing the cates for stronger steps to address this situation. same jobs will receive the same pay regardless "[He was] disrupting the restaurant and bar because he AAUW encourages the public to contact their of sex or race. Who does pay equity affect? The was walking up to women, pulling off his dress (exposing legislators to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act whole family is affected by missing out on crucial his underwear) and propositioning women with a wad of (S.766/HR1388). This bill would provide addi­ income. Women beginning careers are losing in­ money in his hand." ARREST AFFIDAVIT for one Mr. Nanu Banu, tional tools in the struggle for equal pay. come to put toward retirement and investments. issued by the Fort Pierce, Florida Sheriff's Department. As we remember Equal Pay Day, pay equity Older women experiencing decades of pay ineq­ will continue as an AAUW legislative priority. "Excuse me, I don't mean to be so blunt, but I am talking uity are now struggling to handle the rising cost The Grand Traverse branch of AAUW is commit­ about f----- you." LAVERN JORDAN, founder of the Parkway Chris­ of living on smaller savings and fewer investments. ted to working toward an end to the wage gap so tian School, caught on tape propositioning a student's mother for According to the new AAUW study, Be­ there will no longer be a need to commemorate sex. In return he offered to waive the student's enrollment fees. hind the Pay Gap, pay equity also affects college Equal Pay Day. graduates. The study found that women earn

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• • ABRAHAM MORRISON "tanka." A strict tanka is made Press Staff Columnist up of five lines with five sylla­ I bles in the first and third lines, Since April is National Poetry and seven in the rest. In addition Month, it seemed appropriate to to the specific structure of the highlight the work of contempo­ poem, tanka has a very strong rary poets in the region. Find­ cultural context. ing one was as easy as taking a “It wasn’t really poetry of the walk across campus. Andrew Ri­ people,” said Riutta. “It was po­ utta, a native of the Upper Pen­ © They’re ALL right here. etry of the court.” However, in Cigarette Butts and Lilacs, Riutta has chosen not ★ to bind himself to the tradition­ NMC al tanka content, striving instead Ultimately, poetry is about tell­ University to create his own unique vision ing a story, but telling a story in Center of tanka. a way that connotes rather than “As far as tanka as a genre, I denotes.” stay on the outskirts, on the fring­ No writer is without influ­ es,” said Riutta, “Being on the ence, and Riutta is no exception. outside keeps it more authentic.” Since he has built his reputa­ That attitude has garnered tion writing haiku and tanka, him acclaim from fellow writers, one could reasonably assume he as well as a diverse readership. spends the majority of his time L«wreooc Te«h Unt**r*tty insula who is currently living in He believes that his success has reading writers from those forms, the Traverse City area, has just come primarily not from an ap­ but that is not the case. In fact, published a volume of poetry en­ preciation of his technical skill, he discourages those trying to titled Cigarette Butts and Lilacs: improve their craft from limiting but from a response to that au­ $ ■re-'* Tokens ofa Heritage. thenticity. their reading to those styles. In the book, Riutta avoids the “People were ready for some­ “I tell tanka poets all the Western Michigan University usual scholarly subject matter, thing more authentic,” he said. time: ‘If you want to write good choosing instead to create poetry “ [Someone] who would talk tanka, read something other Cxtr» Crwdtt: Can you identify that is informed by the world than tanka.’” about their stepmother’s black 10 programs offered through the He listed poet Jim Harrison that he is familiar with. eye, not rice paddies.” NMC University Center? “I don’t wake up surrounded by Riutta’s commitment to hon­ as his biggest influence. egrets and bamboo,” said Riutta. “I esty in his poems has struck a “Jim Harrison resonated with Finish tfts onltew wake up surrounded by cigarettes chord with those looking for po­ me on every possible level—not www.nmc.altt/quB and lilacs. I try very much to cap­ etry that speaks about Midwest­ just as a poet. His life.” ture the struggles of working class ern experiences and values. Other poets he mentioned people. That entails being a father, “I try to be a voice for the were as eclectic as Charles Bu- Find it here. being a son and grandson. The vic­ people I know,” says Riutta. “My kowski, Percy Bysshe Shelley and tories and defeats of that realm.” greatest ambition is to show the John Keats. Now that he has established What makes Riutta’s work greatest stories in the world un­ find new ways to express his cre­ the Apprentice Poetry Work­ himself as one of the best Eng­ particularly unique is his deci­ ravel right around us. People are ativity and tell his stories. shop at NMC. He won the Pahl lish language tanka writers in the sion to work with a tradition­ ready to get back to brass tacks. “This is the last tanka I will Literary Prize for the short story world, Riutta said he intends to al eastern form of poetry called People love to hear a good story. write for a long, long time,” he category in the fall and has sub­ said. mitted winning selections to the His determination to keep NMC magazine. Riutta is not the only area poet to release a challenging himself in new ways Cigarette Butts and Lilacs is book of poetry recently. Holly Wren Spauld­ has been phenomenally success­ currently available for purchase ing, who teaches the Apprentice Poetry ful so far, and there is no reason at www. modernenglishtanka- Workshop at NMC, has published a book of to believe it will not make him press.com and will soon be poetry called The Grass Impossibility through successful in the future. available through major online the Michigan Writer's Collective. Riutta has been a part of the retailers such as amazon.com Creative Writing program and and borders.com. April 28, 2008 WHITE PINE PRESS FEATURES 1 3 Should he Get your Mac and stay or save the planet— should he go? for 100 bucks Most of us have heard about the “carbon foot­ Dear Ashley, print,” and what we can do to make it smaller: buy­ TECHNO ing locally, taking fewer trips, turning off the lights, My boyfriend and I have been dating for about four etc. E-waste computer recycling is not your typical months now, and we’re starting to get serious. The BABBLE recycler. Focusing on many aspects of technology, TOM AUCH only problem is that I am going away for college next Press Staff Columnist they take in all sorts of items from computers and year, and he is staying here. I want to break up when old cell phones to cords and batteries. What does ■ that mean? Less waste and more productivity. If it school starts, but he says if that is going to happen, we Don’t tell Shawn Kasner to buy you a new computer. He’ll sell you one that has been saved can’t be reused, it’s separated into metals or plastics might as well break up for the summer. I don’t want to from the landfill. After recently opening E-waste and sent to the closest recycle plant. break up with him now, but that might be the best de­ Computer Recycling, Kasner has been not only “What goes out the door the quickest is the cision. What should I do? — Summer Lovin’ doing your pocketbook a favor, but he’s been Macintosh stuff,” said Kasner. Traditionally, Apple doing Mother Nature a favor, too. computers have been more expensive than PCs— with good reason. Macs are user-friendly and easy Dear Summer Lovin’, Technology, ever changing, is a sore spot among Summer is almost everyone’s favorite season, and even more so the green revolutionists. We are a society that to learn, but everything has a price. for those in a relationship. Instead of stressing out over homework throws away and buys new. Re-using and recycling At E-waste, 100 to 200 dollars will get you out and deadlines, as is one answer, but do we do it right? the door with the bare bones of a Mac. For around well as putting time Computers are laced with toxic materials, such 350 bucks, you can get a Mac G4 with all the trim­ in for your boy­ as mercury and lead. These products eventually leak mings including a DVD/CD player. A great starter ASK friend, you’re stress­ back into our system. Dell Computers, Inc. spon­ system for five to 95-year-olds, and it comes with ing out over which sors the Goodwill computer drop-off. Great idea— something you don’t see in the used computer ASHLEY! beach and ice cream but every load going from our region to Dell’s world: a 90-day warranty. ASHLEY THORINGTON shop to go to. Now recycling plant in Sydney, Australia, takes up a lot While extensive media coverage has focused on Press Staff Columnist you have more time of energy. So going local is the answer. the upcoming digital TV shift in 2009, in which to spend with each National Geographic recendy highlighted the con­ millions of analog TVs are expected to find their way other and have that true summer romance you have dreamed of. cern of E-waste. Trusting old electronics gear to sup­ to the dumps, it’s important to think about all forms But it is not always sunshine when the months ahead will cause posed computer recycling companies or municipal of E-waste, including computers, monitors, cell a drastic change in your relationship. While you want to spend collections does not guarantee that it will be properly phones and medical devices, among others. So check what could be last the summer with your boyfriend in bliss, it or safely disposed. While some recyclers process elec­ with E-waste before you buy, and hopefully aware­ sounds like he cannot ignore the fact that you will be going away tronic waste with health and environmental concerns, ness of this issue will grow faster than the crisis itself. once fall rolls around. others sell E-scrap to brokers, who ship it to develop­ E-waste Computer Recycling is located at 515 It is hard to continue to be in a relationship when you know ing worlds, where environmental policy is lacking, and Franklin Street (231-947-7436 or tcewaste@gmail. that in a few short months it will all be over. Your boyfriend’s low-income laborers risk their lives handling toxic ma­ com), and is available for any E-waste drop-offs speculations on continuing the relationship are understandable, terials to extract valuable materials. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. but you have to wonder how serious he is about actually break­ ing it off now. He is most likely scared that when you go off to college, you will have this new amazing life, and will eventually forget about him. He may want to break it off now because he thinks it will be easier. >y JERRY DOBEK NMC Astronomy Instructor However, breaking up and being in the same town will be a to­ (for APRIL 28 THROUGH AUGUST 2008) tally different experience than breaking up and being separated. It is almost a certainty that you two will be around the same people and activity is increasing as the next solar cycle be­ friends, and therefore at the same places during the summer. You and Passing Planets gins; this may bring us some long-awaited color­ Saturn continues to be the main attraction your boyfriend really need to communicate with each other about ful displays. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on throughout the summer months. The ringed mar­ what it is that you both think will be best for your relationship, August 12. The waxing gibbous moon will inter­ vel remains in Leo and wiU be lost in the glare of whether it is being together as a couple or just being friends. If you fere with early meteor watches, but the best time the Sun by late August. Jupiter joins Saturn in the decide to break up, make sure that it is a mutual agreement, and no to view this shower is after midnight. decisions are made out of spite, jealousy or fear. evening skies during mid-summer, although it will If you decide to stay together, try not to get any more serious be low in the skies as it slowly moves through Sag­ than you already are, because that will only make things harder in ittarius. Venus returns to the evening skies during Summer Sun the end and could possible cause one or both of you to make rash the late summer months and will pass within a Summer arrives on June 20 at 7:59 p.m. EDT. This marks the longest daylight time, decisions while blinded by love. half degree of Saturn on August 13. It may be a hard conversation, but talk about the summer situa­ with about 15 hours and 33 minutes from sun­ tion and be totally honest with him. It is obvious why you want to rise to sunset. The earliest sunrise occurs about Colorful Skies one week before and the latest sunset one week be with him now and throughout the summer, but tell him the rea­ As the summer constellations and the Milky after the summer solstice. Open Houses at the sons why you do not want a long-distance relationship. In the end, Way decorate the skies, keep a watch for Aurora NMC Observatory can be found on the web­ you need to do what will make both of you happy—either together (Northern Lights) and meteor showers. The Sun’s site: www.nmc.edu/rogersobservatory. or apart. *

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Potter's House Congratulations to Laura Earle for her winning poetry, “The Sun Has Melted Away” and “After an Autumn Rain­ storm. "Many thanks to all who contributed their creative The sun writings to the White Pine Press—we thoroughly appreciate [email protected]$i€+ the poetic enthusiasm. has melted

CALVIN MAISON I Press Staff Columnist After an away One verse in the Bible that was Upon entering the church By Laura Earle pounded into my head as a child service, which is held at 5 p.m. was James 2:26, a verse many in at Grace Episcopal Church on autumn Dissolving into cool, dusky remnants the religious community recognize Washington Street, I was wel­ of yet another day, as declaring: “Faith without works comed by smiles and handshakes. Hopeful Stargazers peer out from behind the curtains. is dead.” While there are many One gendeman sat next to me and rainstorm interpretations of this verse, its started up small talk about hiking By Laura Earle Their footprints are dark spots in the moonlit dew. meaning is very clear to me. and kayaking while introducing The night is as soothing This verse was running me to other members. as the cool massage of grass underfoot. through my head as I looked The service started off with the chilled, damp leaves plaster the sidewalk; up from my seat in a pew while a praise band composed of four a joyful collage Breathing pale air, someone handed me an envelope men playing bluegrass gospel masked in the day’s drear. exhaling crystalline droplets. with 25 dollars and a simple music: one on a fiddle, another Memories merging into this nightfall. message: “Do something with stand-up bass, an acoustic gui­ as I walk, this for the ‘glory of God and tar and a mandolin playing old lost in a bright daydream, I am one of the hopeful, the betterment of humanity,’ ” as hymns with a lively, energetic take my feet press the leaves into the dark concrete knowing my twin Stargazer is somewhere Corey Sanderson, NMC philos­ on the music. The last hymn we as I try to put you in the back of my mind. near. ophy professor and the pastor of sang was an adaptation of a Jamai­ the Potter’s House, said. can folk melody put to hymnal The Potter’s House plan has music that was reinterpreted with been to loan 25 dollars to each a bluegrass spin on it. Truly a very church member to use in any way unique musical experience. they please—the only rule being In a previous conversation with that it must be used to make a Sanderson, he said, “Music is often positive improvement in the world a very divisive issue with churches. and must be paid back with any We wanted to have a contempo­ profits. People were encouraged rary sound for the younger folks, to tap into their entrepreneurial but still keep the lyrical beauty of and creative spirit to see what they the old hymns. So we started a could make of this gift. At the end bluegrass gospel band.” of six weeks, the money would Their primary mission, as be repaid to the church, and any Sanderson said, is “not to con­ extra funds would go to a chari­ vert, but to share Jesus’ love.” PREPARE YOURSELF table organization. What a radical concept riding This was my first experience right in the face of traditional TO EXCEL with the Potter’s House, a com­ church methods. Openly sup­ munity with such a passion for portive of gays and lesbians, helping their fellow humans that Potter’s House has a message of it is beyond words. This was un­ unconditional love and accep­ like anything I had experienced tance that is slightly overwhelm­ on any sort of spiritual or re­ ing for a newcomer. ligious level. I returned the 25 Over 15 percent of their sav­ dollars to the offering, but I left ings go to charitable organiza­ in a state of spiritual shock. tions, not including the food I first saw an advertisement and clothing drives they put for the Potter’s House in Third on. Earlier in April the Potter’s Eye Magazine years ago. There House hosted a concert that were some church members who raised 820 dollars for the Wom­ Earn your bachelor’s degree in Traverse City. Our uniq in Liter i Studies bachelor's were involved with the local en’s Resource Center. degree can help you excel in your job and career. This customized degree program Green Party that I was also a As I drove away with waves lets you study issues and topics most relevant to you, making your degree more part of, so my few exposures to from some new acquaintances, this meaningful, more practical, and more personalized. Plus, the flexible curriculum this church were odd to say the realization hit me: Let us not imag­ makes it easier to use your previous college c reds to complete the program. It’s your traverse City regional Center least. When I think of church, ine a world with no religion, as time to excel. Call or visit us online tor information about the Literal Studies program Fox News and conservatives Lennon put it, but let us imagine o Grand Valley in Traverse City gvsu.edu/fraverse I 231.995.1785 | 888.922.1785 often come to mind, not envi­ a world where everyone practiced ronmentalists and liberals. their religion like this church.

*1 April 28, 2008 WHITE PINE PRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 5 Looking back, moving forward Written by Justin Drabek & Abraham Morrison

MOVIES: MUSIC: WPP Semester Favorites: WPP Semester Favorites: “Sunshine” “Sunshine” was one of the best She and Him: films of not only the summer but Volume One also the whole year. Costing little This is one of the best records that hit our ears all year. to make, the film had ground­ One can’t help but become enchanted by Zooey De­ breaking special effects and a fan­ schanel’s vocals. Honesdy, this record has been played tastic script by Alex Garland (“28 at least once a day since it reached our office doors. Days Later”). “Sunshine” was di­ M.Ward, the “him” of the band, helped Deschanel rected by one of the most underrated and talented directors of our time, turn songs written solely for her own enjoyment into a Danny Boyle (“Trainspotting,” “28 Days Later”). This movie takes its view­ wonderful album the world can enjoy. ers for a visually thought-provoking ride. This is how science fiction is sup­ posed to be. “I’m Not There” Coconut Records: You know those critically acclaimed Nightiming films that are really artistic and really It would appear that the WPP only likes actors who fun, but only film critics and movie make music now. That isn’t necessarily true, but snobs actually watch? “I’m Not There” along with Deschanel, fellow actor Jason Schwartz- is one of those films. Tom Haynes has man released a fantastic record under his moni­ produced a minor classic with his stun­ ker Coconut Records. He wrote some fantastic and ning portraits of Bob Dylan. Yes, por­ marvelous pop songs that make for a fun and en­ traits. Christian Bale, Richard Gere, joyable evening. We at the WPP are happy that ac­ Heath Ledger and Cate Blanchett each tors are making good music. However, that does not star as one of six Dylan incarnations. The result is a surreal, quirky and en­ mean we want Eddie Murphy or Russell Crowe to gaging vision of the legendary musician. release another album anytime soon. ■f5- WPP Summer Previews: WPP Summer Previews: “The Happening” Weezer: S/T Weezer is back again—this time stranger then ever. M. Night Shyamalan returns to form with This will most likely be the gem of the future. From the “The Happening.” I will admit that I was very odd cover artwork and another self-titled record, which skeptical of it when I saw the poster in the is also being called “the red album,” down to the first cinema lobby. After all, he has disappointed single entitled “Pork and Beans,” Weezer shows off its us with every film he has made since “Un­ quirky side. Weezer was a band that was seemingly dried breakable.” However, Shyamalan brought on out of their creative juices after their lackluster release a new star (Mark Wahlberg), and the trailer “Make Believe.” But if “Pork and Beans” is representa­ leads me to believe that he is returning to the tive of the rest of their sixth album, then Weezer may sinister tone of his earlier films. Shyamalan is have finally plucked new fruit from a ripe musical tree. a fabulous director when he is on his game. This record will be an oddity of odd songs written by four odd individuals who have grown Let’s hope he’ll play it right with “The Hap­ old but have not lost themselves in total mediocrity—or at least we can hope.17 pening.” Opens June 13 Conor Oberst: S/T “The Dark Knight” Conor Oberst, the “wunderkind” from Bright Eyes, is The sequel to the fantastic “Batman Begins” releasing his first completely solo record. However, this should have a bittersweet feel to it, as the time he isn’t releasing an album on the label that started film is Heath Ledgers only post-mortem his career, Saddle Creek, or on his own label, Team Love. role. He will play the role of the infamous Instead, he is using the wonderful label Merge, which has Batman villain, the Joker—and by every released a slew of gems by bands like Crooked Fingers, indication, he will be terrifying. Where The Arcade Fire, M. Ward, and most recently the stel­ Burtons Batman focused on trying to be lar She & Him. Oberst is in fine company with his new dark and different, and Schumachers were label-mates; plus, he recorded the entire record in Mex­ all schtick, Christopher’s Nolan’s Batman ico with his longtime friend Andy Lemaster (Now It’s is closer to the comics—and that is not a bad thing. “The Dark Knight” won’t Overhead), who worked with Oberst on early Bright Eyes records. This should be good, and be a superhero movie; it will be a film that happens to have a superhero in it. much more minimalist than Bright Eyes’ epic “Cassadaga.” August 5 Opens July 18 April 28, 2008 1 Q ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WHITE PINE PRESS

Criterion Corner

"Mishima: A Life in Chapters"

Paul Schrader’s biopic film offers a inside look at the Japanese author Yukio Mishima (played by Ken Ogata). “Mishima” tells the story of the last days of Mishima’s life before his death while using flash­ backs from both Mishima’s real life as well as scenes from his fictional stories. Told through the beautiful cinematography of John Bailey and set to the score of modern classi­ cal composer Philip Glass, this 1985 masterpiece is brought to new life through the Criterion Collection. Included on the two-disc film are “Street Kings” optional Japanese/English voice-overs, brand new audio commentary from the director, a video excerpt of Mishima talking about the art of writing, a BBC documentary on Mishima and a booklet with a new essay by critic Kevin Jackson.

rules nothing New on DVD

ABRAHAM MORRISON spectacular “Training Day,” one of the greatest Press Staff Columnist stories of inner city corruption to hit the silver I screen. The dialogue in that vastly superior film "Cloverfield" was crisp and relentlessly authentic. Although the For Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves), the dark, vi­ action sequences were admittedly not as frenzied The low-budget monster flick olent streets of inner city Los Angeles are home. as those in “Street Kings,” they never seemed as that could has arrived on DVD. Since the start of his career, his unique brand of contrived or cluttered. The DVD is loaded with tons of vigilante justice has made him powerful friends— If there is one thing worthy of compliment in extra features including deleted and equally powerful enemies. However, since the i- this film, it is the pacing. It never stops for a breath. scenes, additional footage, alter­ death of his wife, his violent tendencies have begun So, while it is completely devoid of substance, it’s native endings and a director’s to spin out of control. not exactly boring either. Unfortunately, that one commentary. “Cloverfield” is a His commander, Captain Jack Wander (For­ positive attribute wasn’t enough to make this tepid must-have for fans of the film and est Whitaker), warns him of the danger that his film anything more than a waste of time. “Street will likely bring in a new audience heavy drinking and reckless attitude pose not only Kings” is the cinematic equivalent of a Big Mac— of new fans who may have missed to himself, but also to his entire unit. That danger nothing but empty calories. it in the theatres. Relive the horror is personified by Captain James Biggs (Hugh Laurie and intensity when “Cloverfield” from TV’s House), “a cop who burns cops.” was released to audiences nationwide. Directed by Matt Reeves, Obviously, those warnings fall on deaf ears. “Cloverfield” saw success with the genius help of J. J. Abrams. He has already stepped off the edge and there is no turning back. As he freefalls, Ludlow descends into a world of evil and corruption more sinis­ ter than he could have possibly imagined. In this Miss This world, no one is above suspicion, and the truth is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is who makes it out alive. Director David Ayer has once again managed "Prom Night" to assemble a first rate cast for his film. In 2005, Christian Bale, Freddy Rodriguez and Eva Longoria While some high schoolers starred in the mediocre “Harsh Times.” This time are likely preparing for their own around, Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker and Hugh proms, “Prom Night” isn’t exactly Laurie lend their names to “Street Kings.” Sadly, a film to catch in the heat of the even their combined talent cannot rescue this train excitement. Here is the premise: a wreck of a movie. In fact, the strongest perfor­ high school girl (Brittany Snow) is mance comes from a cameo by the hip-hop artist obsessed with a teacher who want­ Common. ed to take things too far. He gets The dialogue of “Street Kings” is first on the locked away, and her life moves list of disappointments. It is contrived, far-fetched on. She is then excited for the best and, more often than not, ridiculous. When I heard time of her life (what else?)—-her Reeve’s character say, “Everything I touch dies,” I senior prom! And, of course, the didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. vengeful teacher returns on prom night to find her. The typical plot What makes this film even more of a letdown ensues, and people die. Do yourself a favor and avoid this film—es­ is the fact that Ayer was the screenwriter of the pecially if you’re getting ready for prom night. April 28, 2008 WHITE PINE PRESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 7 REM ‘Accelerates”

CALVIN MAISON ■ Press Staff Columnist For over a quarter of a century, R.E.M. has been Sinclair Lewis. Most of the songs read like poetry, es­ pumping out albums with varying degrees of success. pecially “Hollow Man,” which is as much of a delight Their breakthrough album “Document” and smash to read the lyrics as it is to hear them performed. single “Losing My Religion” forever cemented them However, this album is also peppered with disap­ in rock history. While their new album, “Accelerate,” pointments, mainly in the lyrics department. “Super­ is solid, the attention it has garnered from the music natural Superserious” is filled with so much cliched world seems a little undeserved. teenage angst that it is a chore to listen to. The biggest R.E.M. is famous—or infamous—for their very let down is the last track, “I’m Gonna DJ,” which lets biting lyrics in dealing with religion, politics and this album go out with a whimper, a pitiful nothing­ society in general. “Accelerate” is no exception to ness, and not the glorious bang or elegiac melody so this rule. The first track, “Living Well Is the Best many other of R.E.M.S albums go out on. Revenge,” has the lines: “all your sad and lost apos­ The media’s attention to this one is puzzling tles/ hum my name and flare their nostril/ choking considering in 2004 “Around the Sun” came out on the bones you tossed them.” It is nice to see that with little attention from the music community, Jim Ward’s Sleepercar time has not dulled their often inflammatory lyrics. even though that album is more musically experi­ For the most part, the songs continue at this mental than “Accelerate.” With “Around the Sun,” tone. One standout would be “Houston,” with its R.E.M. seemed to be treading into a new and ex­ takes us to West Texas dark tone due to distorted guitars and an organ jux­ citing direction. Overall, that album was extremely JUSTIN DRABEK taposed with menacing verses accompanied by a solid, one of the best R.E.M. albums in their dis­ Press A&E Editor strangely peppy chorus. This is by far the most am­ cography. But “Accelerate,” which was a dash back I bitious track on the album. Comparable would be to the safe shores of solid mediocrity with a few Jim Ward (Sparta, At the Drive-In) is proving himself to be one “Sing for the Submarine,” an eccentric and experi­ standout songs, garners them magazine covers. of the most versatile artists in recent years. After releasing a stellar mental relative to the lyrics. A firm buy for devout R.E.M. fans, but for solo EP—and two more are in the works—he has now sat down and The lyrics sheet is peppered with quotes from a those unfamiliar with this legendary band—check written one of the best Americana records in years. wide variety of people, such as Harry Houdini and out their work from the early 90s. Ward’s band Sleepercar’s album, “West Texas,” is a record full of the sounds of his home—El Paso, Texas. And “West Texas” was cer­ tainly a home project, not to mention a family project; his dad plays on the record, as does his brother-in-law. M83 works the 80s Sleepercar has been working on “West Texas” for seven years, but was never really a priority to Ward, who has spent most of his time Since his breakthrough into the music scene, working with his band Sparta. But with a busy schedule and little Anthony Gonzalez (M83) has been wrapped up free time, Ward has sure accomplished a lot. in melodramatic shoegaze electronica—in other First: starting his own label. Next: releasing a poetry music record words: epic sounds. In the 26-year-old Frenchman’s with local El Paso poet Bobby Byrd. Then: releasing the aforemen­ latest album, “Saturdays=Youth,” Gonzalez goes tioned EP. And now: Ward has gathered Sleepercar and put together back in time, making not just a record inspired by another amazing record. the 80s, but a record for the 80s. More specifically, The album starts with a fast-tempo rocking song called “A Broken the John Hughes 80s—all the way down to typi­ Promise,” which ends with the earnest lyrics: “I can’t take this any cal 80s-movie actress Molly Ringwald, whose name longer/ I will die or become stronger.” These strong lyrics provide the appears in the first single, “Graveyard Girl”: “She sense that Ward has been through a lot, and he has. “West Texas” is worships Satan like a father/ but dreams of a sister Panic at the Disco cohesive; the music is in the vein of musical artists such as Wilco and like Molly Ringwald.” “Graveyard Girl” is a story Ryan Adams while maintaining the majestic sound that Ward has about a high school ditches the exclamation point come to be known for: sweeping guitars, lush melodies, and honest outcast who spends and thoughtful lyrics. After listening over and over to how people haven’t all of her time in The standout track is a side that shows just how musically flexible heard of closing the door—we get it. And they got it, too. graveyards trying Ward is. On “Wednesday Nights” Ward begins with a quiet guitar Panic at the Disco (previously Panic! At the Disco) was to maintain a dark and piano; but by the end of the song, Sleepercar approaches Sparta just another teen pop-punk band before they decided to image—but in­ territory. Here Ward sings about a relationship: “For a while I tried/ make a record that actually meant something to them. side, she really just for a while I was/ for a while I held your hand on a setting sun.” Ev­ Three-quarters of the way into recording their follow-up wants to be liked. erything in this song works—it all flows together to make a song pop-punk album, Panic scrapped the nearly complete “Saturdays=Youth” that is worth listen after listen. In truth, the whole album should be material and went to work on music they were actually is a record that em­ listened to on repeat because each time you listen to a “West Texas” passionate about. Panic packed their bags and stayed in braces elements of song, something new pops out at you. a cabin, writing intricate pop songs ala Beades style, re­ both classic and fresh sounds. Every song on this “West Texas,” is about Ward’s home; it is where his musical ca­ cording at Abbey Road and having an orchestra play on record tells a story that is worth being told, because reer began back in 19941 His home has watched him mature, and every track. These songs may not be as great as any Bea­ as much as times have changed since the 80s, being this album is a sonic reminder of that maturity. Once Ward was des or Kinks song, but they are, musically, leagues beyond a teenager hasn’t gotten any easier. These songs poised to take over the world with the “next Nirvana,” but instead where Panic started. Ironically, while Panic wanted to get exist as a reminder of that, but also as a celebration he is enjoying his life “West Texas” life and making some of the fin­ in tune with their own musical ambitions, the Panic fan- of a time period when films about teenagers were est music today. base isn’t quite digging the new creativity of their latest actually worthwhile. “Saturdays=Youth” has it all: For fans worried that Jim Ward has left behind his full-time gig, album, “Pretty. Odd.” Panic fans and old Panic despisers well-written songs, emotional depth and complete do not fret—this record only spells out good things for the next have said precisely what this album tide says in itself. This integrity. M83 is a band that challenges current Sparta album. But in the meantime, just sit back and enjoy the sweet music while still presenting a soundscape where new music is pretty, it’s odd, and it will keep fans flabber­ sounds of “West Texas.” gasted over the fact that losing an exclamation point can one can get lost. Our advice: follow the journey Sleepercar will appear on Jay Leno on Friday, May 2. and get lost. It’s worth it. - enhance integrity. April 28, 2008 1 8 RECREATION WHITE PINE PRESS

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We didn’t have room to include everyone who was a part ofthe White Pine Press this year, but John Parker, here is a short list of the writers, Press Managing Editor photographers and designers who Political Science “hewed to the line and let the I started as a press staff writer chips fall where they may. ” in 2006 and became Managing Editor last fall. This year, Wash­ Lidia Dart, ington D.C. was a highlight Graphic Designer (the Lincoln Memorial especial­ Visual Communications ly), but my favorite moments I’ve worked at the WPP for occurred while I was covering two semesters as a graphic de­ the Michigan primary, because signer. My most memorable I was finally allowed to be a po­ moment while working here litical junkie for a respectable has been winning second in reason. It was empowering. And the state for one of my designs, the reason why I read newspa­ designing for the paper this pers? I am smart. year! I unfortunately don’t read newspapers as much as I proba­ bly should; I just don’t enjoy it. Allison Peters, I’d much rather be outside liv­ Press Editor-in-Chief ing life. However, I am working English and Theatre on becoming better acquaint­ I embarked on my journey ed with my local newspaper for as Editor-in-Chief with the current event purposes. WPP in September. My favor­ ite moments working for the paper have been attending the Kayleigh Marlin, State Theatre grand re-open­ Press Staff Photographer ing, the trips to Washing­ Photography ton, D.C. and (especially) San I have been working as a pho­ Francisco, and wearing a dress tographer for the WPP since while interviewing NMC September. Photographing President Tim Nelson. I read the grand opening of the State newspapers because they are Theatre was definitely my fa­ the form of news communi­ vorite moment with the WPP cation that has withstood the this year. I was able to expe­ centuries. .And writers have rience the Press Box, which to be intelligent,.whereas on­ made me feel very special, and line bloggers and television I even got to wear a pass with broadcasters can skim by with my name on it! I like to read pointless American Idol col­ newspapers because you get to umns and nice pinstriped choose what stories to read. suits. Writers have the whole package, and newspapers are Ashley Kolodziej, the dominant species of mass- Graphic Designer distributed information. Visual Communications I’m the baby designer here at Carl Harlan, the WPP with only one semes­ Production Manager ter’s worth of design Visual Communications Justin Drabek, Abraham Morrison, Nathan Kainste, behind me. Since I haven’t been I’ve been working at the WPP Press A&E Editor Press Staff Columnist Press Staff Writer around long enough to go plac­ for a grand total of four semes­ Political Science and English English and Mathematics Engine Major at Great Lakes es or win things, I’d say that ters now and I’ve been the Pro­ I have been working for the WPP I’ve been a writer for the WPP Maritime Academy my favorite moments here have duction Manager for this last lor two years. My favorite mo­ since September. My favorite I have been writing for die WPP been at the press office when semester. My favorite moment ment with the paper was going to moment with the WPP was see­ since October. My favorite mo- everyone got a chance to goof in the WPP history of 07-08 three different collegiate newspa­ ing my name under an article for • ment with the WPP this year off. Newspaper reading for me would have to be getting the per conference, in Washington the first time. It gave me an over­ was definitely Lyrical Astrology is, ironically, an afterthought; chance to go to Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Monroe, whelming feeling of empower­ because I just really want to help newspapers tend to end up D.C. for the convention. I had Mich., respectively. I believe peo­ ment. I read newspapers because people and felt like I was finally being disposable placemats for a blast! I read the newspaper ple should read the newspaper to politics is by far the most ruthless given the opportunity to make painting or other messy arts so that I can keep up on cur­ stay informed on all of the current sport in existence. Basketball? Nah. a difference in the lives of others I do, and when they’re right rent events and know what is events around the world while at Football? Nah. The UFC? Well, in my community. I read news­ there, I can’t help but read happening in the world. Also, I the same time avoiding anything like I said, I read newspapers be­ papers because they are shorter, them. I read newspapers be­ read the paper to know what is in a newspaper that remotely deals cause politics is by far the second cheaper and, on average, have cause they’re a constant, un­ influencing or will influence my with reality television. most ruthless sport in existence. more pictures than books. avoidable part of my life. life and the hardships ahead.