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Two UW-River Falls students will soon be em- barking on trips that will take them to both ends of the globe, all in the name of physics. Junior Kyle Jero and senior Drew Anderson, both physics and math double majors, will be participat- ing in an international research coalition dubbed Ice- Cube. The coalition consists of more than 30 educa- tional and research institutions, about half of which are based in the U.S. UWRF has been involved in the program since 1998. Jero and UW-Rock County student Samantha Jakel depart for Sweden at the end of October to help prepare the Russian icebreaker Oden for its trip from Sweden to Uruguay, Jero said. Anderson will then fl y to Sweden and leave on the Oden Nov. 20. Anderson will be aboard the Oden for three to four weeks as the ship makes its way to Uruguay, he said. Once the ship arrives in Uruguay, Jakel will take Anderson’s place and travel to Argentina. The Oden will then make the journey to Antarctica and arrive in February. “I have to go through Australia and New Zea- land,” Jero said. “If the weather’s good, we make the fl ight over to Antarctica and get on the ship.” Jero’s trip back to South America will end in Chile and take roughly a month, depending on weather and ice conditions, he said. The purpose of IceCube is to collect information regarding extremely high energy bursts of particles called neutrinos, or cosmic rays. These energy bursts can come from the sun or major galactic events such as supernova explosions or black holes. Information gained from studying the cosmic rays is then applied to theories that help gain a better understanding of the makeup of the universe. Earl Blodgett, chair of the UWRF physics de- Sarah Schneider/Student Voice partment, said the students travel such distances to The University Theatre department prepares for its opening show during a dress rehearsal Tuesday in the Blanche Davis test the cosmic rays at different points of the earth’s Theatre. This fallʼs musical is “Urinetown,” a show that presents the theme of sustainability in a satirical manner. The magnetic fi eld. The vast majority of these rays are show opened Thursday and runs until Oct. 31. For additional color photos of the rehearsal, visit uwrfvoice.com. prevented from ever reaching the earth’s surface be- cause of its magnetic fi eld. At the poles, however, many more rays are able to reach the earth, therefore UWRF police implement background check program providing optimum testing conditions. Jim Madsen, a colleague of Blodgett’s in the Lindsey Rykal action information for the management of eTime collects and disseminates timely, physics department, explained the reasoning behind [email protected] enforcement (TIME) by authorized users accurate and critical criminal justice infor- the locations further. When the cosmic rays come of law enforcement agencies, according to mation to meet the needs of the Wisconsin in contact with the earth, they create a fl ash of light the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau. law enforcement community. It provides invisible to the naked eye, he said. In order to best The UW-River Falls University Police record the light, sensors must be placed deep within and Parking will begin using the eTIME “It’s where we can statewide telecommunication services link- run regional checks, ing Wisconsin criminal justice agencies to a clear substance, up to two-thirds of a mile down. program which allows offi cers to run back- The ice in Antarctica provides such an environment. ground checks to monitor parking tickets, drivers license checks each other and to the national networks, ac- or identify abandoned cording to the Wisconsin Crime Informa- Though these tests have been conducted in the driver’s authorization, and the ability to use open ocean, Madsen said Antarctica is the best place state vehicles and get permits without hav- cars more quickly tion Bureau. without having to go “With eTIME there are restrictions...you to do the work. ing to go through Pierce County dispatch. “It’s actually most reasonable cost-wise to work “Right now we are just going through the through Pierce County have to have a reason [to do a background dispatch,” Trende said. check],” Trende said. in the ice,” he said. “Ice presents fewer problems training process,” Dick Trende, UWRF po- than water at that depth. While it’s cold at the South lice chief, said. “Within the next month we “In the past we’ve This program does not allow offi cers to called into Pierce run checks for any reason-there has to be a Pole, it’s kind of a uniform environment.” will have an offi cer and an offi cer adminis- Dick Trende Aboard the Oden, the research team attempts to trator going through the training.” County [dispatch] to do legitimate reason for concern. An example record checks...this will create an environ- recreate the ice conditions with a 500 gallon tub of The system known as eTIME is an In- See Police page 3 ment where we are able to do it ourselves.” ice. This allows them to see different energy parti- ternet-based system used to access trans- cles as they travel north to south, Madsen said. “Our job is to take the data we collect and make sure it stays consistent and graph it,” Anderson said. Dairy Judging team takes fi rst place at contest Along with helping scientists become more Christina Lindstrom knowledgeable about the universe, the work also has immediate practical applications, Madsen said. [email protected] “Studying these particles helps us learn more about Solar fl ares, which can give off large amounts The UW-River Falls senior dairy judging team took home the of these particles and damage satellites,” he said. fi rst place trophy at the 41st Annual All-American Invitational Jero has been to both Sweden and Antarctica on Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held in Harrisburg, Penn. similar research trips during his time at UWRF, he on Sept. 17. said. Those trips helped prepare him for his upcom- Four UWRF students traveled to Harrisburg to compete, tak- ing venture. ing fi rst place for the second time since UWRF has competed “All the medical testing that’s required to travel (the fi rst was in 2007). The team consisted of Londa John- to Antarctica is unbelievable,” Jero said. “I thought son, Sandra Kirchner and Jessica Lundgren, all dairy science they’d just hand me an orange suit and tell me to stay majors, and Cortney Kieffer, an agricultural business major. away from the water, but it’s a lot more intense.” Kieffer placed as fi rst individual overall, while Kirchner placed The trip is funded primarily by the National Sci- fi fth, Johnson ninth and Lundgren twenty-fourth. They also ence Foundation, with private contributors from did well at the World Dairy Expo, held Oct. 3, where Kirchner both Sweden and Germany, according to the pro- placed fi rst, Johnson placed ninth, Kieffer fi fteenth and Lund- gram’s Web site. gren sixteenth. Sally King/Student Voice Madsen was instrumental in getting the students The UWRF senior team competed against 14 other collegiate UWRF students Sandra Kirchner, Cortney Kieffer, Londa John- involved with the IceCube program. teams in Harrisburg, including the University of Minnesota, son and Jessica Lundgren took fi rst place at a cattle judging “These are really unique opportunities,” he said. Penn State University, Virginia Tech and Cal-Polytech State contest. It was the second time UWRF has taken fi rst place. “I think there’s less than two dozen students that University. Each team member competes individually to add to to six classes. Oral reasons require that the participants memorize have done research [for IceCube] in Antarctica and the team’s overall score. their placement choices, and they are judged on their reasoning. two of them have been from River Falls.” At the national contest, each person individually judges 10-12 “To prepare for this, we do numerous practice sets of reasons “I like to refer to it as an extreme fi eld trip,” classes of cattle. After placing the classes, the participants have throughout the year. Because there are so many classes, judging at Blodgett said. the opportunity to explain why they placed the class like they did through oral reasons. At each contest they give oral reasons on fi ve See Dairy page 3 S tudent Voice 2 NEWS October 23, 2009

Voice Shorts International Day of Climate Action approaches Rugby season ends on high note UWRF will be shining light on the number 350 on from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Falcon’s Nest at the Leila Hirsch University Center. [email protected] Right now global CO2 concentrations are at 390 ppm (parts per million) and for the earth’s sustainability, that number The UW-River Falls Rugby Club’s season ended this past needs to be brought down to 350 ppm. weekend with a win against St. Mary’s at home on the intra- Attendees will be using blue lights and neon/black lights, mural fields. cloth paint, white shirts, as well as other recycled materials to For the first time in four years, the UWRF Fighting Cocks form the number 350 to support the goal of UWRF’s Week of had the Minnesota Collegiate Final Four in its sight. With five Action. matches and one tournament, the season wrapped up on a high For more information, see http://www.350.org/node/7694. note. This year was different than any other year in the past be- Study abroad meeting to be held soon cause the Involvement Fair played a larger role in the future of The UWRF Semester Abroad: Europe program will hold an the team. With over 65 people filling out an interest form on informational meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in 103 the game, the team acquired 15-20 new recruits. Davee Library. “I believe that the rookies that came in the fall have great Semester Abroad: Europe is designed for students who potential to be great players and even better leaders,” student are seeking an independent approach to study and travel in Travis Spencer, who plays eight-man, said. Europe. The program allows students to plan and carry out With practices starting the first week of September it was study projects on a topic of their choice and in a country of the veteran’s job to teach their new rookies the ins and outs of their choice. the game. Practicing three times a week plus game days, new To learn more about the rewards of Semester Abroad: recruits to the game had their work cut out for them learning Europe, come to one of the informational meetings or contact the new game. Dr. Lynn Jermal, the 2010 group leader (lynn.m.jermal@uwrf. “I really had no clue what I was getting myself into at the edu). Also visit the program Web site, at www.uwrf.edu/sae. beginning of the season, but I met a great group of guys that I can go to for anything,” Sam Gartmann, outside center, said. Annual Blood Drive is just days away The season started when River Falls traveled to Elk River, The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to Minn., for the All-Minnesota Rugby Tournament. River Falls 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the Ballroom at the University Center. battled Moorhead, Viterbo, Morris and Bemidji, taking second Students can schedule an appointment to donate at www. place overall in the tournament. givebloodgivelife.org. With the biggest tournament of the year behind them, the For more informaton, contact the Greek Information Board team focused on trying times that had struck them. Two of the at 425-4444. teammates had experienced hardships from home when two Sarah Schneider/Student Voice of their family friends found out that they had cancer. These The UWRF Rugby Team closed the season with a win River Falls Police/ two looked to their teammates for help, and it was decided that over St. Mary’s, but they failed to reach the Final Four. as a team they would raise money to help these individuals in seconds of the game three tries to two. This game caused great any way they can. Raising over $150 for each person, the team UWRF Police Department heartbreak on the team as they saw their chances at the Final sent the money as well as a signed rugby ball to those in need. Editor’s note: Information for this section is taken from Four diminished by a mere two points. “I thought that it was pretty incredible that my teammates River Falls Police “In the last 10 minutes we stopped playing as a team after did not flinch when I asked if they would like to donate,” and UW-River Falls Police Department incident reports. we thought we had the game won,” Stefan Berg, senior flyhalf, Crague Cook, second row, said. “People were pulling money said. “We did not do the things we needed to do to hold on to October 15 out of their wallets willing to help out and I appreciated that the lead and win the game.” -Anthony J. Kijak,19, was fined for underage consumption in my team had stepped up to help out.” Although the season was filled with ups and downs, the Hathorn Hall. With a sense of unity bringing the team together, the players team feels that between the number of rookies acquired and said they found a cohesiveness that proved promising on the the number of wins, the season was a success. October 18 field. After beating Luther College 37-0, the team was flying According to Peter Walbolt, captain and outside center, -Robert M. Radaj,18, was fined for underage consumption in high. “This season was a success because we were able to learn Crabtree Hall. It was not until the game against Viterbo did they realize from our experiences, both good and bad to become posi- -Lauren J. Ganter, 18, was fined for underage consumption in that defeat was possible. Although the team was up two tries tive members individually for our team and create a cohesive Crabtree Hall. (the equivalent of a touchdown) to zero, they lost in the final -Abigail M. Svee, 19, was fined for underage consumption in group overall.” Crabtree Hall. -Laroe A. Vanhoever, 19, was fined for underage consumption in Crabtree Hall. -Tracie A. Gillund, 18, was fined for underage consumption in UWRF devotes day to sustainability Crabtree Hall. Katie Herr System are working to become more sustainable. Currently, October 20 [email protected] UWRF is second, only to UW-Stout, in the entire UW System -Kyle R. Mitchell, 19, was fined for theft at 620 S. 3rd Street. in energy efficiency per gross square feet, Kelly Cain, director National Campus Sustainability Day was Wednesday and of the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Develop- UW-River Falls participated by hosting a day full of events ment, said. to educate students and faculty about the importance of this “UWRF is unique to other campuses in its context of cam- topic. pus as a sustainable community,” Cain said, “and therefore Throughout the day, “green” informational displays were tends to look at this issue from a very holistically integrated, available for viewing in the Falcon’s Nest in the University systems-thinking approach.” 106 N. Main • River Falls Center. This campus has a goal of “going off the grid” by 2012, A few highlights of the day were a webcast: “Sustainability which refers to living in a self-sufficient manner without reli- Strategies for Vibrant Campus Communities” in the Kinnick- ance on one or more public utilities. innic Theater, a lecture with Kelly Cain about a sustainable The facilities management crew has been working on maxi- Teen Night has campus-community and a concert by Dangergrass, a bluegrass mizing conservation and efficiency efforts even before talk band, in the Falcon’s Nest. about major renewable energy production has started, Cain Karyn Wells, student life event coordinator, said the goal of said. MOVED the day was to have students gain an awareness of how easy it Mike Stifter, director of facilities management, said he is is to incorporate more sustainable efforts into their daily lives. impressed with the Student Affairs program and said he be- to Wednesdays! Falcon Programmer Amy Aschenbrener is highly involved lieves Dining Services, Residence Life and the University with the “RePlay, ReWear, and Recycle” project. The first part Center have been instrumental in working with students on of the project is RePlay, which consists of student musicians issues as they relate to sustainability. Starting with 18+ Halloween Bash performing instruments using no electricity. For ReWear, a Stifter said he is also impressed by how much the issue of store from downtown River Falls came on campus to inform sustainability has become a part of the student experience in Wednesday, October 28th students about their sustainable business. The recycling aspect just the last couple of years. focused on bottle tops. Falcon Programmer Darcy Thompson “I believe the campus farms have been instrumental in brought up the fact that if water or pop bottles have tops on teaching and modeling sustainability,” he said. “In facilities Find Boomer’s on Facebook - “Boomers RiverFalls” RT102309 them they cannot be recycled. management we’ve had students take on special projects as “Most recycling companies it relates to sustainability, especially energy conservation ef- either throw the entire bottle, forts.” or cut it in half,” Aschenbren- Stifter also added that students have had a big role in the ef- er said, “which destroys the forts made by the University. whole purpose of recycling.” “Students get a lot of credit for what the institution has ac- Thompson found out that complished on this front in recent years,” he said. Aveda has a recycling pro- Many other projects are underway that could give the cam- gram where they collect bot- pus a boost in its goal of not only going off the grid, but of tle tops, and is hoping that becoming carbon negative versus carbon neutral. UWRF can partner with them Cain said that some of the projects are still somewhat con- Halloween and collect students’ bottle fidential because there is a long process to get them started. Halloween 21+ Saturday, tops. “All of these projects have to make their way through the Party October 31st “[These] programs put a state building process bureaucracy,” Cain said, “and so we are Party new spin on sustainability and a long way from the finish line, but we are optimistic.” Open Extra Hour for Daylight Savings! recycling that I don’t think a One project involves the addition to South Fork Suites that Contestants must be signed up by midnight! lot of students are aware of,” is being proposed with a geothermal heating and cooling sys- Aschenbrener said. “Because tem that would be extremely efficient. our university center places so Along with the variety of projects, there are a few commit- COSCOSTUMETUME much focus on being sustain- tees on campus that focus on sustainability. The Climate Ac- able, it only makes sense to tion Plan chaired by Brian Copp, and the Sustainable Campus Drink CONTESCONTEST!T! have students partake in this Community Plan chaired by Claire Kilian are doing their part Specials • Best Costume as well.” to get UWRF “off the grid”. 9 - Midnight Prize Lizzie Spande, a senior en- Both of these plans are ad hoc committees of the Sustain- $ • Best Couples Costume vironmental science major, ability Working Group and are each working to develop inte- 50Each! • Sexiest Costume said she thinks it is an impor- grated, comprehensive plans. tant event to have on campus According to the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Com- because the University is a munity Development Web site, the Climate Action Plan will significant component to the focus on reducing fossil fuel energy use on campus to carbon Town of River Falls. neutrality. While the Sustainable Campus Community Plan Find BIGGESBIGGESTT “Students here are go- will focus on integrating sustainable community development ing to be directly affected by into the activities of the university. sustainability in the future,” These two plans will align with the Campus Master Plan on Facebook 2-f2-foror-1’-1’ss inin TTownown Spande said. “It is an integral and the Strategic Plan to achieve the Jan. 15, 2010 deadline, “Boomers RiverFalls” 9pm - Midnight • Thurs. - Sat. component to future develop- according to the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community ment and living.” Development Web site. All Taps & Rails RT102309 & Campuses within the UW October 23, 2009 NEWS Student Voice 3 Police: Campus law enforcement ‘Clear Lake, WI’ movie producer undergoes training for new system visits UWRF to give career advice from page 1 said. eTIME, along with the hiring of two po- of this would be if someone has been re- lice officers and the purchase of a UWRF ported hanging around campus that is not a University Police vehicle, have been addi- student, faculty member or staff. tions to University Police and Parking since “We can do criminal background checks the transition from public safety to a certi- if there is a campus concern or if we have fied police force this spring. contact with someone,” “I think it’s a good thing “I think it’s a good Trende said. “We will be thing because public able to find out if there is a because public safety was safety was consid- risk more quickly.” considered a joke...” ered a joke; they re- eTime is not a new pro- ally couldn’t do any- Cate Sering thing,” Cate Sering, gram for law enforcement UWRF student agencies, according to a UWRF student, Trende. said. “Now that they “Mainly, it is just another tool that we will have more power, have to keep our campus safe now that we people will take them more seriously.” have changed over to a police force,” Trende Hailey Klein/Student Voice UWRF student Keith Cremin gets his DVD of “Clear Lake, WI” signed by actor Dustin Booth on Friday, Oct. 16. Booth, along with fellow actor Carla Toutz and producer Dairy: UWRF team competes against 14 Brian Ide, spoke to students offering them advice about their futures. Hailey Klein we’re going to be in town would you like us other teams for first place at Invitational [email protected] to come speak at your school,’” he said. “I’ve tried to call in favors to get people to come out from page 1 petition for the senior team, but the junior here, and I think this was a great experience team is currently preparing for a competi- Director and producer Brian Ide came to UW-River Falls Oct. 16, with two lead roles for the students.” a national contest takes pretty much all day,” tion in Louisville, Ky. Johnson said she be- in his newest movie, “Clear Lake, WI.” Toutz said he got to experience true “Min- Johnson said. lieves the team’s success this year was due “Clear Lake, WI” is a movie about a group nesota nice,” or Midwest nice, while shooting The team practices every Wednesday eve- to the hard work that the team and Kelm put of childhood friends that return to their aban- the movie. ning and some Saturdays. This year, the se- into preparations for judging. She also said doned hometown to revisit the horrors that “I’ve worked in Los Angeles, and it’s just nior team met once in August. Steve Kelm, it helps that herself, Kieffer, Lundgren and happened there 15 years ago. a completely different lifestyle. Filming out the team’s coach, takes them to different Kirchner have been judging together for “I thought that the movie was put together here was amazing,” he said. “I was shooting nearby farms so the team is able to see a more than two years. in such a way that anyone, at any age, would one day and one of the women in the neigh- variety of breeds, such as Holstein, Jersey, “Judging has allowed me to not only do be able to watch it and understand it,” Keith borhood came out and gave me hot chocolate Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Ayrshire and Milk- something that I love, but has also allowed Cremin, a student at UWRF, said. just to be nice.” ing Shorthorn. They usually judge two to me to travel, improve my communication Ide was joined by actors Dustin Booth and Ide said he enjoyed working in this area as three classes every practice, then come back skills and I have gained lifelong friend- Carla Toutz who spoke to UWRF students well. to campus and give their reasons to Kelm. ships,” Johnson said. “I know that I am go- about their careers and gave advice. “It’s definitely different than it is in L.A.,” He then gives suggestions to improve the ing to continue to judge after graduation. “I didn’t want to be forty and wish that I Ide said. “You have to watch your back out reasoning. Judging at college has been one of the best would have done something,” Booth said. “I there. It’s nice out here.” In Harrisburg, the team judged 10 classes experiences I have had at school.” just didn’t want to do that and kick myself Ide, Booth, and Toutz went to the Hudson and gave five sets of reasons. At the Kieffer said she agreed that the experi- someday for not taking the chance.” 12 Theater later during the day, where they World Dairy Expo they judged 12 classes ence has been worth the work. Toutz also gave an inspirational message to signed autographs and sold DVDs. and gave six sets of reasons. “Dairy judging has been a wonderful ex- those pursuing an acting career. “It’s really exciting to be out here,” Ide said. “We do everything individually. Then perience for me,” she said. “We had a great “I used to picture an actress as a glamorous, “We’ve been here every night for the past the top 3 scores are added together for the year by winning [in] Harrisburg. It has taken perfectly put-together woman. I had to look at week, and it’s so great to see all these people team’s score. The lowest score is a drop some hard work and dedication, but it was myself and say, ‘that’s not me.’ Once you’re coming to support the movie.” score,” Kieffer said. definitely worth it.” happy with the person you are, that’s when “Clear Lake, WI” has been playing at the The World Dairy Expo was the last com- you will be successful,” she said. Hudson 12 Theater, and it will soon make its The chance to talk to the director and actors way to Eau Claire and Minneapolis. was very exciting for some students. “We are hoping for it to eventually go inter- “I’m trying to take everything in and just national,” Ide said. learn,” Brian DeFord, a student at the Univer- Many of the UWRF students that attended sity, said. “I want to be a director and it’s ex- the speaking were at the movie that night. citing to hear about it from someone firsthand. “It was an amazing privilege and honor to I know you have to start from the bottom and meet a person that...has actually been out in work your way up.” the real world of directing and hearing first- UWRF professor Erik Johnson also said he hand what it’s like out in the real worlds of found it exciting. films,” Cremin said. “Whether you want to be “It was so cool for them to call and say, ‘hey, a director, actor or [have a] different job posi- tion.”

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EDITORIAL Campus energy contest highlights important issue As part of UW-River Falls’ push to go “off the grid” by 2012, the Department of Residence Life implemented a residence hall energy contest to in- crease “green” awareness and promote more sustain- able, eco-friendly lifestyles for campus residents. The Student Voice Editorial Board strongly feels that residents need to become more aware of this contest, and should actively strive to participate. The contest, which started several years ago, is a semester-long competition between each residence hall to decrease consumption in three categories: electricity, water and steam (steam is used as the primary heat source across campus). Each residence hall’s usage is tracked per month by Residence Life, and then compared against the hall’s usage numbers from that same month a year prior. The hall that shows the greatest percentage decrease in a par- ticular category over the entire semester is awarded $250, which can be used in any way the hall sees fi t. By Jon Lyksett With a total of three cash prizes per semester, it is LETTERS TO THE EDITOR conceivable that single hall could win up to $750. Taxing soda won’t work Swimming is a lifestyle to fundraise for their sports funding. In a period of economic downturn and tighter cam- We have done fundraising at the Excel pus budgets, these cash prizes could represent some This letter is in response to your re- This isn’t just an activity-this is our Energy Center the past years, because fi scal breathing room for the winning halls to up- cent column on beverage taxes (“Sales lives. We don’t do this to get recogni- we just do not get enough money to grade their desk equipment, fi ll out their recreational tax should apply to soda pop, un- tion. We aren’t even doing this for the run the swim team. supplies or even just throw a party to relax during healthy items,” Oct. 15). A tax on soda shiny medals they give out. We are given the least for the size of our team. We don’t even get buses to the stresses of fi nals. won’t work. A tax won’t make people We are out there giving 110 percent healthier. There is strong scientifi c every day because it is what we love go to our meets—we load into fi fteen But unfortunately, the energy contest is still under- and real world evidence to show this. and we couldn’t live without it. Most and seven passenger vans. We canceled supported. Too many residents are ignorant to the A study by Harvard researchers and of us would not be at this school if it a meet this year because we didn’t competition, its monetary benefi ts and how impor- published in the New England Journal didn’t have a swim team, and we have have enough to get there. We have two tant reducing energy consumption is. Students need of Medicine earlier this year concluded lost so many possible recruits because volunteer coaches because there just to take charge and join the global fi ght to “go green.” that all calories count—regardless of of that hole in the ground dungeon isn’t enough money to pay them. But the food source—when it comes to los- we call the Karges Pool. The closing they believe in what we are doing so And it can be so easy to reduce individual con- much that they are willing to give up sumption by adopting a few simple techniques. Turn ing weight. This is just the latest study of that pool could have been great if in the compendium of science that it didn’t mean we have to fi ght for so much of their time for nothing but off the water while washing hands, brushing teeth shows balancing calories consumed the best thing in our lives right now. I the love of the sport and to be there and shaving. Take shorter showers, and turn off the from all sources with calories burned wouldn’t be at a four-year college if it during our best of times and to comfort water in the shower while lathering up. through exercise is the key equation to wasn’t for this swim program and the us in our worst of times. Unplug appliances while not in use. Everything weight maintenance. amazing people in it, and I feel sorry We aren’t out there frolicking in the that is plugged in to a wall socket draws energy, even Further, people don’t want govern- for you that you have yet to get the water, we are out there working as hard ment using the tax code to tell them chance to know some of these swim- as we can, two hours a day, six times a when powered down. Cell phone chargers, candle week. Our average GPA is the highest warmers, laptops, TVs and video game systems what to eat or drink. Look at Maine. mers who are the most amazing people Last year, the government imposed a I have ever known. of any other sport on campus. are all power drains that don’t need to be. Plug all tax on beverages to pay for the state The fact that you don’t care about a We were the only sport to march in the homecoming parade this year. We electronics into power strips, and unplug the power health care program. In a November program is not a valid reason to get rid participate in the SAAC, and we are strips when nothing is turned on. Turn off lights if ballot initiative, Maine voters rejected of it. I don’t care for the football team; out there working hard during Hal- they don’t need to be on, and utilize as much natural the tax by a two-to-one margin. And I have never bothered to go watch a loween to trick or treat for canned light as possible. earlier this year in New York, the tennis match. We have a golf team, goods, because we are trying to make governor proposed a major tax on and how many of you have been out As the weather starts to cool, don’t open heater a difference. We try harder than any sugar-sweetened beverages. New York- to support them? Does that mean they dampers all the way. Instead, wear more layers or other student athletes on this campus to ers revolted so strongly, the governor don’t matter and should go away? Hell wrap up in a blanket. Sweatshirts, shawls and wraps make a difference. publicly scrapped the idea just months no! Just because they don’t get a lot We love what we are doing and we are a great alternative to upping the thermostat. later. There is no doubt that obesity is of fans in the seats doesn’t mean they love being at this school and it truly There is a plethora of ways students can save en- a serious and complex problem; but it should not exist and I should get that sickens me that you don’t see us for ergy on campus. By actively competing in the energy requires thoughtful and comprehen- money for my own interests. what we are, and you don’t bother to sive solutions. We can’t tax our way You tell us we should have bake contest, residents can both help UWRF go green and learn anything about us before you tell to better health - and we’re not going sales and a raffl e. We are student win their residence hall some much needed green. us we don’t matter. to solve the complexities of the health athletes—not a club, I have never care system with a tax on sodas. seen the football team having a bake Justin Anderson Editorials represent the opinion of the sale and I have never seen the hockey Tracey Halliday, vice president team have a raffl e. They are not asked Student Voice Editorial Board and are American Beverage Association prepared by the editorial staff. Classroom silence refl ects childish habits When I was young I imagined col- shoes—praying all the while for time students won’t speak voluntarily about lege students as people like Anne of to move faster. what they are learning, teachers have STUDENT VOICE Green Gables. Inquisitive, motivated, This kind of classroom atmosphere to test it out of them. Then someone confi dent, mature, poised intellectuals. is the most boring, please-shoot-me-in- invented “clickers”-little anonymous My image the-throat, intellectu- devices that allow students to answer Editor Eric Pringle of college ally stifl ing kind of multiple choice questions in class with- Assistant Editor Ken Weigend students were experience students out having to raise their hand and be Front Page Editor Jenna Nelson people who could ever create for singled out as correct or incorrect. Kirsten News Editor Kevin Duzynski sought out themselves. There are profi ts being made out of Blake Viewpoints Editor Alayne Hockman philosophical What I fi nd ab- “classroom response systems.” With discussions, solutely infuriating these systems of clickers, graphics and Sports Editor Renee Thony or educated are the students who software, shy people don’t have to step Etcetera Editor Aaron Billingsley forums, talking have an answer (the out of their comfort zone. Online Editor Priya Kailash about how the correct one as well) But part of growing up is growing Chief Photographer Sally King world is, how and then whisper it to out of childlike fears and timidity. Staff Photographers Sarah Schneider it could be, how it should be and the themselves. Not getting a response, the Just like a three-year-old hides behind differences in between. These students professor repeats the question, but this his mom’s legs when confronted by Christie Lauer are people who like learning, sharing bone-headed student says the answer strangers, students are learning to hide Cartoonists Jon Lyksett what they already know and talking again, but under their breath so only behind these clickers. What’s worse is Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps about their analysis of it. Key word: they and their immediate neighbors that teachers are encouraging their use, Proofreader Kirsten Blake talk. can hear it. The student refuses to be and I don’t blame them. General Manager Grady Stehr I have recently been in a number louder and whispers as if to prove it to The answers and thoughts in our of classes where the students simply themselves and those around them that brains aren’t a secret. If we have them Ad Manager Danielle Boyum don’t talk. Not all classes, but a few. they do in fact have a brain and that it in our heads, we should say them and Circulation Manager Kyle Flanagan For example: A professor asks the class does work. say them loud. Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis their opinion on a piece of artwork, Here’s a little tip: if you are a student Yes, the professor will hear, but particularly its use of line. None of the that happens to sit next to one of these that’s the point isn’t it? I highly doubt students respond. “answer whisperers,” listen to what answering a professor’s question labels Read the Student Voice online at The entire class knows what line is they say, then raise your hand and say a student as a “know-it-all.” Even so, www.uwrfvoice.com and everyone has an opinion of the their answer louder. Not only will the isn’t remembering what you’re taught piece-some kind of a response forming whisperer get mad and consider chang- and sharing what you know and think a in their head, but no one says anything. ing their ways, the teacher will think positive attribute? The students aren’t stupid. They know YOU are the smart one and maybe Yes, speaking up in class can be The Student Voice is a student-written and managed newspaper for UW- River Falls, and is published Thursdays during the regular school year. the material. Now the professor won’t give you some “participation points.” uncomfortable, but if students are to All editorial content in the Student Voice is determined by the newspaper’s move on unless someone in the class Participation points themselves are a be considered college educated adults, Editorial Board. The opinions expressed in editorials and columns do not says something. Still, no one talks total joke. They are a sign of a profes- they need get over it. represent those of the newspaper’s advisor, student population, administra- so the class freezes. It’s paused, at a sor’s desperate search for student in- UW-River Falls students need to tion, faculty or staff. Letters to the editor must be 300 words or less, and include a fi rst and last standstill for several minutes until the volvement in the class and the material embody what it means to be educated, name and phone number. They can be submitted at 304 North Hall, River instructor gives up and moves on to his being presented. The phenomenon of growing out of childish habits into Falls, WI, 54022 or to [email protected]. next point. students feeling they shouldn’t speak adulthood and help make sitting in The Student Voice reserves the right to edit any material for He asks another question. By now during class (perhaps out of fear of so- class less of a bore by participating and content, libel or space. It also reserves the right to withhold let- ters. All letters, news releases, briefs, display ads and classifi ed the students are just bored from the cial scrutiny) has been visibly frustrat- taking on an active role. ads must also be submitted no later than Wednesday at noon. lack of stimulating discourse and have ing instructors-driving them to include Kirsten Blake is a marketing communications major Single copies of the Student Voice are free.Printing is paid with a journalism minor. She pronounces her name mentally checked out, staring catatoni- participation as part of the grade and “Curse-ten,” as if you were to swear to the 10th power. for through student fees. cally at the wall, PowerPoint, or their increasing their need for quizzes. If October 23, 2009 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 STUDENT Facebook posts require voices maturity, self-awareness Do you volunteer? If so, why do you do it? About two to three months into my senior year of high when people will have many status updates, usually one school, 2005, a friend convinced me that I had to be a right after the other, all basically saying the same thing, part of the “must have” online fad the world has come but each different status uses a different curse to describe Chris Prementine, to know as Facebook. It seemed rather simple at the their most recent ex. Apparently these people are so junior time, and I angry and/or heartbroken that they couldn’t even use the thought it was delete option for old statuses-how wonderful. “I volunteer with my mom during Christmas something I I also enjoy it when people think they are being subtle time at Appalachian Christmas. People bring Matt would check, in their statuses pertaining to their “lost love,” but in all goods to the church and we help sort and send Torkelson at most, once honesty, they couldn’t be any more obvious. Sure, some- them out.” a week. Who times you need a shoulder to cry on, but at the same time knew that you’re telling me you need someone to slap you upside Facebook the head and say, “get over it.” Alex Wayne, would guzzle Facebook is obviously pegged as a social networking sophomore up copious site, but it leads to some rather anti-social tendencies. I amounts of almost feel like a lot of friend requests stem from “Hey, “I volunteer with my church when I have my time talking with people that I saw pretty much every I’ve seen you on campus before!” or “Yeah, you lent me time. I help on mission trips and do little day in school. In recent months, numerous media outlets a pen that one time in speech class.” things during the service.” have given light to the fact that employers are increas- It annoys the hell out of me when people will be bold ingly searching social networking sites to check the ac- enough to add you on Facebook, and then refuse to make tivities and lifestyles of potential and current employees. any sort of contact (like a simple “hello”) in real life. This should be alarming to many people, considering the Most Facebook users have had these sorts of situations, Kyleen Shields, things that they are willing to post about themselves on as well as a story or two, I’m sure, about some persistent sophomore the web for everyone to see. Let’s talk some Facebook soul that won’t take a hint after attempting to add you 93 etiquette. times that “hey, um, no thanks.” “I volunteer with FFA, at the fairs, showing kids Facebook is obviously useful for many reasons, from Though I’m sure I could write a short novel on all the how to show their animals, and helping set up keeping in touch with friends that live hours away, or to other things that are incredibly improper about certain and clean afterward.” send out information and updates for upcoming events actions on Facebook, I’m going to touch on one that per- and whatnot. There are so sonally makes me cringe every time many things, however, that I see someone “break” this rule. Theresa Schnevels, people will reveal about them- Honestly, letting the world Honestly, letting the world know sophomore selves, or to others, that make know how blitzed you got the how blitzed you got the other night you ask “What the hell were other night does not make does not make you sound like a they thinking?” badass, but instead, makes you sound “I volunteer at my church. I help with dinners, you sound like a badass, but festivals, youth activities, etc.” Since all these different like an absolute tool. Let’s clear the forms of communication, instead, makes you sound like air in that I believe having a beer from “wall posts” to instant with friends is often necessary and messaging, lack tone, so an absolute tool. encouraged, being that you’re of age Jarod Feltz, many statements are taken in of course. However, a photo of you freshman the most awkward way possible. Awkward isn’t always becoming a canvas for “Sharpie” art probably isn’t the “I volunteer through school and church. I also bad, but with some of the status updates and things best way to impress employers, either. help on Make a Difference Day and various people say to each other for everyone to see, it brings a There are so many things that make Facebook a great whole new meaning to “no self-awareness.” way to kill some time in between classes, as well as keep community service activities” Let’s start with a few relevant examples that I think up on what your friends are doing.

Student Voices compiled by Christie Lauer most people can agree on. Relationships probably yield There will always be, however, so many awkward the best examples of poor Facebook etiquette. Nothing is situations that stem from extensive Facebook use, and more uncomfortable when couples take their arguments quite honestly, most users will fall victim to a few em- Something on your mind? to each other’s Facebook walls. barrassing situations. It’s bad enough that the News Feed on Facebook is Hopefully people are able to get a few harmless laughs Write a letter to the editor: telling me how drunk (insert name) got at that party last out their “missteps,” but at the same time keep their Submit your letter to night, but it’s even more uncomfortable when couples awareness up that everything you say, is indeed, for choose to not use the “private message” option when every and anybody to see. [email protected] or deliver it to exchanging certain words. Matt is a senior majoring in marketing communication. He loves playing piano in the box outside 304 North Hall. One blog said it best in that “if you need a lifeline, his free time and often frequents area Bed and Breakfasts, playing tunes for custom- phone a friend rather than asking the audience.” My ers. personal favorite (of uncomfortable Facebook-ing) is United Way brings good Fall fashion item: scarves Hello again, River Falls. The Fall season worn inside a front open peacoat. seems to be in full swing-the season of The long scarf is also very fl attering worn to others, self-satisfaction cooler weather, scary pumpkins, and fancy alone with a low-cut, v-neck shirt or tank costumes. Remember, Halloween is less top, as it elongates the body, and makes one All the cool kids Live United-and they cessfully keeping from my parents for years. than a week away-are you prepared? look slimmer. In addition, it makes one’s are not just wearing a cool t-shirt. When I My time had come and I was to show the When it comes to fashion, fall is my chest look fuller, giving off a fl attering initially heard of the Live United campaign, world a talent-through sparkling windows at favorite season. The “hourglass” shape. I thought the message was clear: it was a that. When we arrived, the elderly woman we cooler weather allows To wear the square Beatles song I never were to assist was quietly one to have fun with scarf, fold the square in heard of. I was quickly, waiting, watching the multiple layers with- half to form a triangle, and fortunately, cor- next angry Judge Judy out feeling too warm and stretch this triangle rected. Live United is a wannabe on a small tele- underneath them. Lay- Priya in front of your neck call to action initiated Laura vision set. As I washed ering can be a great Kailash (with the triangle point- by United Way, a world- Krawczyk the windows and chatted way to incorporate the ing down). Then wrap wide network stretching with her, I discovered right amount of color the ends (with the frill) over 46 countries. This she was a relative of one into any outfi t. around the back of your organization has made of my closest friends Love to acces- neck, bring it around it its mission to improve from high school. She sorize? Fall is the on either side and tuck it in underneath the people’s lives by creat- knew the community I season for you! Rocker-style/punk jewelry triangle. ing opportunities for communities that create grew up in and recognized names as I said is perfect for this season as it complements Ladies, nothing is sexier than a modest a caring network to improve the lives of all them. Soon the windows and my talent be- the many neutral colors of fall while adding girl with sense of fashion. It’s very impor- involved. Nearly 1,300 local organizations came less of a priority and the conversation an edge to any outfi t. Speaking of acces- tant to dress classy, as a little cleavage can exist in the U.S., and even better, there is a grew. My roommate and I cleaned windows sories, let’s take a look at the latest item of be very fl attering and sexy, while a lot of Student United Way on our very own cozy and fl ed from enthusiastic wasps that day, yet the week. cleavage leaves little to the imagination and campus. something much more signifi cant took place. Item of the week: Scarves is anything but fl attering. I would have had no idea that Student We grew more as people and had a warm Scarves are a This week’s fea- United Way existed if I hadn’t had a class feeling from doing something good not for luxurious item for Scarves are a luxurious item tured student knows with the group’s president, Candis Sunder- reward, but just because we can. As college any woman or man for any woman or man... this a lot about dressing land, this semester. Her students, our time is to possess, and are classy and stylish. rocket-red hair is hard Volunteering is a great valuable and our wal- a necessity this fall fall and winter seasons. Sophomore Kamlia to miss and her passion lets slim. and winter seasons. They are soft, warm and Stafi n dresses with for the cause is conta- (and cheap) way to obtain Volunteering is a They are soft, warm, a classic and chic gious. Donning a white that do-gooder feeling, and great (and cheap) way and come in a vari- come in a variety of price style, and smile that “Live United” shirt, she the Student United Way to obtain that do- ety of price ranges ranges to fi t any budget. can turn any eye. Her explained the organi- gooder feeling, and the to fi t any budget. love for neutrals in zation’s mission and makes it that much easier to Student United Way Let’s explore short, the fall, and colors what we could all do to just put down the excuses makes it that much cashmere (long) and square scarf styles. and patterns in the spring, shows her true take part. By becoming easier to just put down The short scarf can only be wrapped eye for fashion. Check out this article online a member of Student and do it. the excuses and do it. around once, or comes “pre-wrapped” and is at uwrfvoice.com, under the “Fashion” tab United Way, a person The Live United made of synthetic materials. These scarves to read up on Stafi n’s style, complete with a suddenly has a connection to local volunteer campaign has a great slogan: “Think of We can add the right splash of color to any gallery of pictures shot by our Student Voice opportunities that range from little time spent Before Me.” How simple a phrase and how outfi t, and is best worn with low cut, scoop photographers. to dedicated service opportunities. If some- big the impact could be. Student United Way neck shirts as it allows for a slight, feminine Next week’s feature is Matt Rimnac, a se- thing on the list doesn’t catch your eager eye, meets every other Tuesday at 4 p.m. and at 7 cleavage to be visible, which adds the right nior with an eye for fashion-complete with just ask for something more: the organization p.m., so if you can’t make one, you can still touch of class and style. Swiss watches and designer shirts. would be happy to connect you with a place attend the other (But you don’t have to show The longer scarf or cashmere scarves can For more style ideas or for any questions that would gladly accept your help. up for both). E-mail candis.sunderland@ be worn in a variety of ways. It can be left about fashion and style, send me an e-mail On Sept. 18, I found myself and a room- uwrf.edu for more info. I rediscovered the hanging down the neck, wrapped around at [email protected]. If you think mate driving down the highway, radio loud, reward of volunteering and recommend for once, or in a twist. The twist is when you you are an ideal choice for a feature or want getting in the mindset to do some serious everyone to try it. If it didn’t go well last bring the ends together, draping the folded to nominate someone you know, visit this window washing. It was the Day of Caring time, try it again in a new way. Join and Live scarf around the back of your neck and let- column online under the “Fashion” tab and and I had signed us up to volunteer-I am a United. ting the loop end and the frill end hang on register in the “Fashion Tip” box. caring person, after all. Once our mission was either sides. Find the loop end and pull the Laura Krawczyk is a junior majoring in marketing communica- Priya Kailash is a biology major and chemistry minor. She en- assigned, I was relieved. Washing windows tions and communication studies. She enjoys the smell of gasoline. frill end through it. This style is the most joys playing ultimate frisbee, as well as wearing four-inch heels. is a specialty of mine, a secret I’ve been suc- professional and is very fl attering when Student Voice 6 SPORTS October 23, 2009 Senior captain leads team through last cross country season Blaze Fugina is learning how to balance Ernst said that having an- [email protected] running and academics, a other runner to push him balance that that all college through workouts really The UW-River Falls cross athletes have to learn to be helped him blossom in the country team is led this sea- successful both on and off season. son by a senior captain who the field. “It is nice to have a team- has been teaching runners Ernst said he has found a mate who can run with me how to lead on and off the good balance of this; he has and push me through work- field. made the Dean’s List in ev- outs,” he said. Senior runner Chad Ernst ery semester he has attended Syverson said that having is preparing to become a ma- UWRF. He is also a tutor at two very quick runners “re- rine, and also is leading the the Academic ally helped” last Falcons cross country run- Success Center. “[Chad] does a season, though ners through his last season. “He has been good job help- the team lacked Last summer, Ernst went a US Track and depth in the other through training to become a Field Cross ing students running slots. The lieutenant in the marines. Country Coach- understand. current team, how- “I am commissioning to es Association Freshmen and ever, has the depth become a second lieutenant Academic All- that the other team in May,” he said. American the sophomores lacked, according Commissioning to become past two years, need to learn to Syverson. a lieutenant is basically train- and made the “Our three ing to be in the position. WIAC Scholas- consistency.” through six run- Ernst attributes some of his tic Honor Roll Keven Syverson, ners are closer abilities to lead a young team in cross country, head coach together than last to the training he was given and both indoor year,” he said. “We to become a marine. and outdoor need consistency.” “It helped me be more of track,” Syverson said. “He is With this in mind, the cross a leader, and to help com- a very good student.” country men and women are municate expectations to the Ernst has also experienced gearing up for the upcoming team,” Ernst said. “I’m glad success in cross country run- WIAC meet on Oct. 31 at to be in the Marine Corps.” ning as well. According to UW-Whitewater. Cross country coach Kev- the team’s web site, Ernst “We would like to be in en Syverson, in his third year has the top all-time 8K run- fifth [place] or better,” Sy- with the team, also recogniz- ning record, with a time of 24 verson said. “The top seven es Ernst’s ability to lead. minutes and 56 seconds. The teams in the conference are “[Chad] does a good job time was recorded at the Osh- very good.” helping students understand,” kosh Brooks Invitational last “The conference is tough, Syverson said. “Freshmen October. historically,” Ernst said. and sophomores need to learn In the same season, the “Some of our runners are not Sally King/Student Voice consistency.” second highest 8K time was yet running to their ability.” Chad Ernst is a senior captain on the men’s cross country team. In 2008, Ernst was Syverson said that a tough recorded by another runner, The runners hope that by named to the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll, received the Most Dedicated title and was part of collegiate running then-senior Jason Phillippi. Halloween, they will be. a USTFCCCA All-Academic Award winner.

Despite setbacks, swim team stays afloat NBA losing fans due to international influence Renee Thony members on the last year’s in the individual medley and rick Ewing, Larry the NBA has taken a hit in [email protected] women’s record-setting mid-distance freestyles, and Bird and Charles ratings is actually the same 400-free-relay team are gone: Kevin O’Brien is one of the Barkley shined reason I believe the NHL is Bill Henderson is begin- Danielle Mandich, Katie strongest in butterfly the team Derek on the interna- suffering with ratings: that is ning his eighth season as the Zappa and Jill Lambach. has ever had. Johnson tional stage. the international influence in UWRF swimming and div- The men’s team lost Mike “Mars Delgado, Dan Eh- In the late 90s the game. Americans identify ing team head coach, and he Brudzinski and Dave John- renberg and Alex Matz will and early 2000s easier with the players they says he is looking son. Both swim- give us depth, too,” Hen- the dynasties of got to see in high school and forward to a strong mers with captains derson added. “Especially the San Antonio college that have made it to 2009 season. last year, in the sprint Spurs and Los the NBA, so they know more For most of the 90s, the “I’m looking and Hen- freestyles and Angeles Lakers gave the about the player once they “Eau Claire NBA was at the top of the forward to seeing d e r s o n breaststroke.” NBA a new rivalry to watch. get to the big stage. When is by far the charts in terms of popularity the strongest men’s said it will When pre- The Spurs and Lakers com- international players enter in America. It sat there along team we’ve had in be quite strongest team viewing the bined to win 8 of the next 11 the draft and get into the with the NFL competing for quite a while com- d i f f e r e n t season, Hen- championships after the ‘98 NBA the average fan doesn’t we will face. the top sport in America. pete,” he said. “We without the derson said the season. know a whole lot about the It did help that have a lot of new two. They always team will face So with the player and therefore doesn’t fans were being faces, men and Bill Henderson A l - Eau Claire in Americans NBA having so relate to the player as easily. have a big turned off of women, on the team, and I’m t h o u g h the only dual many identifiable Over the past decade the team, and that baseball because indentify also looking forward to see- his teams lost quite meet of the stars and new NBA “thug” type of image of the 1994-95 ing them race.” a few key athletes, means depth.” season. easier with rivalries coming with the baggier uniforms, strike, and that Henderson said the big- Henderson said he “Eau Claire players they about, why does on the court actions like Bill Henderson, hockey has never gest difference for the team is anticipating good is by far the it seem like it getting into fights with the head coach been the top got to see in this season is the loss of the things from an “out- strongest team has been on the crowd and getting into trou- sport in America, swimming pool on campus. standing freshman we will face,” high school decline for the ble with the law. These black ever. The team is now practicing at class.” he said. “They always have past decade in marks turn away basketball But even with- and college the River Falls High School Hannah Wiseman joins the a big team, and that means terms of popular- fans from the game. out the help of every morning and evening. team with some very fast dis- depth.” that have ity? I have come One last reason I have the other sports “It’s a big tance free- The team will have its first made it to the up with a few come up with is that the on the decline, change from style times, home meet against Lawrence ideas that could game has turned to all “We have a lot of the NBA held its NBA. the Karges and Hen- on Nov. 1, and Henderson be reasons for the offense, and the balance own with their pool, which is new faces, men derson ex- said he’s excited about it. decline. of good offense vs. good fan base. The NBA flour- very small,” pects Anna “We always seem to have I believe the reason that defense is gone. Players can and women, on the ished in the 90s with the help H e n d e r s o n Dragich to a good meet against the Vi- makes the most sense to easily drive to the hoop and of Michael Jordan, who won said. “This new team, and I’m also contribute kings.” me is all the 1990 superstar score. A lot of people I’ve the finals three times in a situation is pro- in the sprint Henderson said the Falcon players like looking forward to row twice from 1990-93 and Can the NBA get back to viding us with f r e e s t y l e Invite on Dec. 4 and 5 will be Bird, Johnson, seeing them race.” again from 1995-98. more space, so and back- the big emphasis for the team Jordan, Pippen its dominance in popularity The 1992 Olympic team, we can do a lot Bill Henderson, stroke. throughout the first half of and Ewing also known as the “Dream like in the ‘90s? With a new more things in head coach “In addi- the season. retired. There Team”—the first to use decade approaching, we training with tion, Sarah have been current NBA players—also that space.” Koch is a new faces like will have to wait and see. helped put the stars in the Graduation, end of eli- very versatile swimmer,” For continuing Kobe Bryant, international spotlight and gibility and overwhelming Henderson said. “She’ll help coverage on the Kevin Garnett, and Lebron talked to say they would gave the NBA exposure academic loads were all rea- in the individual medley.” James, but there are not as rather watch college basket- swim team, check out outside North America. Stars sons for the loss of swimmers Henderson said Ray Car- many big-name stars that are ball over the NBA because uwrfvoice.com like Michael Jordan, Scottie this season. Three of the four los will be a big contributor easily identifiable to fans. it’s more balanced and teams Pippen, Magic Johnson, Pat- Another reason I believe actually play defense. 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What kind of movie can a and all alone with nothing fantasy begins to crumble, Nostalgia. Generally, it’s a favorite childhood story faces growing up: how to 10-sentence long children’s but his thoughts. the allure of home, and the a word I don’t use too much, of mine. While many of you manage all our different feel- book make? Apparently, a Max stumbles upon a wild stunning realization of what unless of course I’m speak- will see this as the atypical ings. The underlining of such damn good one. and overgrown island in- he has left behind, slowly ing about a girl’s weekend weekend party life, I can a message is highlighted for Spike habited pulls Max back. that assure the audience through newbie Jonze said by the “Where the Wild Things includes a you that Max Records’ powerful per- he wanted name- Are” is a rare and powerful midnight when it formance as King Max, who “Where Ken sake film. It does the impossible Disney came to not only displays Max as a Katie the Wild Weigend wild and films fantasy as abso- marathon, my wild curious and creative figure Things things. lutely real, and its primitive a little Heaton side, but also as a simple little Are,” an Max nature masks a complicated celebrity nothing boy who is trying to under- adaptation meets and emotional depth that gossip and was for- stand all the emotions that of the 1963 them will escape younger audi- some long gotten. envelope him. This, along Caldecott as they ences. But this haunting film overdue Of with exquisite scenery and Medal-winning classic, to, are destroying their own isn’t really meant for them; cookie course, I creative costuming bring the above all, capture what it homes, and quickly jumps in, it isn’t about childhood, but baking. Fortunately for you am referring to Spike Jonze’s island and its inhabitants to is like to be a nine-year-old realizing that here playtime childhood’s ending, and all, my Disney collection is new on screen rendition vivacious and artistic life, al- boy. He has succeeded, craft- replaces pain. what we gain and lose from still on VHS, Kanye man- of Maurice Sendak’s 1963 lowing for even the oldest of ing a roughly-hewn explora- The wild things, brought to that transition. The mirror it aged restrain himself from children’s classic “Where the moviegoers to reenter their tion of a child’s imagination stunning realization through holds to the world exposes interrupting another awards Wild Things Are.” A true lit- childhood dreams. While filled with love, anger, joy a seamless blend of mup- both beauty and terror, mak- speech, and the baking that erary work of art, “Where the fifty percent of the credit and sorrow - none of which petry and CGI, are softer ing it one of the year’s best. did take place was done in a Wild Things Are” is about a for the film must go to such youthful innocence can than the original illustrations; To paraphrase one of the mere half hour by my room- boy named Max who, after aspects, it is without a doubt articulate, or even compre- there are still sharp claws wild things, I could eat it up, mate and fellow columnist getting into trouble with his that the other fifty must be hend. and teeth, but they are offset I love it so. Laura Krawckyz. No, the mother, sails away from his given to the musicians and

The boy is Max, played by a cuddly and inquisi- Ken Weigend is a senior marketing commu- nostalgia that finished out bedroom to a far, far away artists who compiled the by 12-year-old Max Records tive nature. After an initial nications and journalism double major. His another week here in good island where great monsters soundtrack. Creating each minor in film studies gives him the authority in a performance that is attempt to eat Max, the to arbitrarily assign star rankings to repre- old River Falls, did not come live and song to sent film quality, but statistical analysis has surely a new benchmark for creatures discover the wild- shown him to be 99.9 percent accurate. from any of my trivial guilty play. Once The main lessons represent child actors. Max is having ness in this boy near exceeds pleasures, but instead from introduced behind the theme of a different a bit of a rough go at things their own, and duly appoint and then emotion lately. His divorced mother him king. pronounced childhood Max faces, it is distracted by work and The danger here for Jonze king of the disobedience still is without ly- a new boyfriend, his sister was to not reinvent a beloved wild things, ing that one by teenage hormones. The classic, or attempt to dissect Max joins render clear. can say the only thing Max has is his it for us. Instead he gently the monsters assistance imagination, fueled out of expands the story into a in a bit of the silly and wild of artists such as Katherine necessity by his unrelent- fully fleshed out world in life only to realize that it is at O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), ing loneliness. A tender first which we are welcome to home with his mother where The Liars, The Raconteurs, act allows us a glimpse into lose ourselves in. As events his heart has stayed. Though and Carter Burwell made the Max’s world entirely from unfold in this land of make a slightly longer plot was film what it was. Without his perspective. Handheld believe, there is a sense of installed to make the hour- such creative artistry, I’m cameras and low-level shoot- newness and wonderment, and-a-half feature (the book certain our wild story would ing place us right there with but also an undercurrent of itself is only ten sentences have been very drab indeed. Max as he builds an igloo in familiarity; Max’s life back long after all), the main In short, this movie is one the yard, and as his sister’s home is redrawn out here as lessons behind the theme of I would recommend not only friends destroy it; as he tries an overblown mockery of childhood disobedience still for parents and children but to win the attentions of his reality, allowing him to make render clear and true. also for anyone who has a mother, and as he loses to sense of the world on his With a cast of prominent heart for what the imagina- her computer. The world is a own terms. The wild things names including James tion can bring. What it brings cruel place, lessons that Max begin to take concrete form Gandolfini, Chris Cooper, back is truly invaluable: learns through tears and hurt. as shadows of the people Forest Whitaker, Catherine memories and a wild side The emotions boil over at the Max left behind, maybe even Keener and Mark Ruffalo, you forgot you had. dinner table as Max yells at as reflections of himself. Jonze sets up a world filled Katie Heaton is a junior with a major in his mother. She yells back, As Max slowly begins to with the comical and bit- psychology and a minor in women’s studies. Dreams of Hollywood stardom fell to earth sending Max hurtling into lose control over the wild tersweet, acknowledging a when Audrey Hepburn hit the scene, but still hopes for that second marriage to George the night to sail away, adrift things, and his raw realm of tough lesson that every child Clooney.

Raveonettes return impresses fan with icy pop record “Bang, you’re so vicious baby!” Forever,” is immediately jarring, along with them an immediately overdose. “Everytime you overdose extremely disconcerting to listen are the first words that greet listen- featuring a heavy bassline and recognizable sound that they have / I rush to intensive care / Another to Foo as she delivers her vengeful ers on the latest upbeat rhythm, used to craft and polish off of two sad eye stare / Before you disap- message in a decidedly calm and LP from the Ra- which combine excellent studio albums. The Ra- pear,” Wagner recounts, with the calculated manner. veonettes, aptly for an over- veonettes prove they’re armed with faintest hint of melancholy on the The entire album has a edgy, titled “In and Andy whelming fluid an endless arsenal tip of his tongue. dark pop feel to it-for the most Out of Control.” wave of sound of glossy, new Fans who have The big- part, Wagner and Foo seem to What follows is Phelps that perfectly edge creations followed the twosome gest enigma is have cranked down the volume a the distinct fuzzy compliments sprinkled with a for any period of clearly the track few notches since their previous feedback and Wagner’s soft, dash of catchy “Boys who Rape release, “Lust, Lust, Lust” (which sharp, piercing understated pop hooks in the time will feel right at (Should All Be would have been perfect if it wasn’t twang of electric vocals. Another unlikely case any- home. Destroyed).” so damn loud) and settled with a guitar and echoing wails of that highlight is the sexy and slick one loses interest. Although it has comfy reverberating groove that contribute to the trademark Fender- “Breaking Into Cars” that is flush They’re a difficult all the individual is so free-flowing that it seems as powered Raveonettes ambiance. with hints immediate danger and pair to deconstruct, as they are just elements of a great creation-a deft if they’re navigating through their Fans who have followed the two- adventure. “You take me for a spin, as likely to invoke comparisons to guitar solo, a sing-song electropop playlist on autopilot. An exception some for any period of time will you take me for a spin / Until I Interpol as they are to Aqua (if that tempo and minimalist, painfully to the rule is “Break Up, Girls!” feel right at home. crash into the stars / I’m crashing makes any sense at all). brutal lyrics (“They rip you to an ear-piercingly intense ride that The second track, “Gone into cars,” is a potent sample of the There is not an abundance of shreads / Make you feel useless / is effectively a giant middle finger words the seductive and material on “In and Out of Con- You’ll never forget / Those fuckers pointed towards abusive guys. Valid 7 nights/week after 4:30pm carefree Foo rolls off her trol” that really merits multiple stay in your head”), but ultimately Although somewhat uneven, this tongue. listens, but “Last Dance” is a song serves no immediately apparent return is more than good enough to The Danish Rock duo, that pleases on multiple levels. It’s purpose and feels awkward located impress.

which consists of the multi- seemingly jovial and melodic pace in the middle of the album. Serving Andy Phelps is an English major with a journalism minor. He enjoys gambling and Korean soap operas. talented Sune Rose Wagner masks the tragic lyrical content: an as the impactful center of the re- He possesses a deeply-rooted dislike for Nickelback. and Sharin Foo, carry affectionate revisiting of a lover’s cord, it doesn’t quite work, but it’s

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Eric Pringle/Student Voice UW-River Falls sophomore Bayli Maliszewski and her sister, graduating senior Abby Maliszewski, lost their mother, Deb, to breast cancer last month. Deb battled the disease for nearly four years after going through numerous surgeries and chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In this photo, Bayli holds the last picture ever taken of their mother, which depicts them each posing with cows from their farm, while Abby holds a drawing she did of the photo. Students increase cancer awareness Angela Lutz “We wanted a way to fight back against stem cells back into me.” diagnosed with bone cancer in March 2004. [email protected] this disease,” Mary Virnig, a junior majoring After staying in the hospital for another Her doctor found a tumor in her right knee in animal science and founder and president month, Virnig was to live at the Ronald roughly the “size of a lime,” Schamaun said. UW-River Falls students are speaking out of the Conquer Cancer Club, said. “I decided McDonald House in Minneapolis. She lived The cancer eventually spread to her lungs, about how cancer has affected their lives for to form the...club because, as a cancer sur- there for 100 days, where she dealt with causing her to have three lung surgeries. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. vivor myself, I felt that there was no where multiple infections, surgery to remove her After multiple tests, surgeries and chemo Abby Maliszewski, a graduating senior for me to talk freely about my experiences, gallbladder and six weeks of daily radiation treatments, Schamaun said “Nothing was majoring in marketing communications and because let’s face it- cancer isn’t a huge talk- treatment. worse than being a freshman in high school,” journalism, dyes her hair pink in October for ing point in the 18-26 age group.” “Possibly the happiest day of my life was because of her hair loss and the appearance Breast Cancer Awareness month. Virnig said the goals of when those 100 days were of her several scars. Her scars don’t bother “I dye for those who’ve died,” she said, the club are to “provide a up and I got to go back her as much as they once did, but what does which includes recently losing her mom to place where it is okay to home. I was placed on a still make her nervous is going back to her breast cancer. talk about cancer in your high dose of accutane that doctor for a check-up this December. “After three-and-a-half years of chemo life and have people who summer and was strong “It just goes to show that you’re not invin- treatments, surgeries, radiation and bad have had similar life ex- enough to start my fresh- cible and teaches you to stop taking every- news...she’s finally gone. And I say ‘finally’ periences there to provide man year here at UWRF in thing for granted,” Schamaun said. because she wanted out so many times,” support, raise awareness the fall of 2007.” Caleb Peterson, a freshman majoring in Maliszewski said. on campus that cancer can “The first semester went broad field social studies, is also a member “I couldn’t stand seeing her miserable, sick affect our age group, and well and I stayed on the of the club. His doctor found a brain tumor in her bed from the treatments, not able to that choices you make accutane but the cancer in him before being cleared to attend college sleep at night because her lungs hurt—the now can affect whether or was still present in my here at UWRF. endless side effects of chemo,” Abby’s sister, not you get cancer and to bone marrow. Over win- He was sent to the Mayo clinic where they Bayli Maliszewski, a sophomore majoring in help fight back against this ter break...I went out to performed several tests, and in August 2008, marketing communications, said. disease in whatever way San Francisco to receive he had brain surgery. Following the surgery, “I remember becoming afraid to call home we can, through educa- a treatment that was in he went through radiation and chemo treat- after hearing discouraging results time and tion, fundraising for cancer clinical phase two study ments, causing him to lose his hair. time again. I never really knew what to do, charities and volunteering that involved a new type “[Having cancer] gives you a different what to say, or who to talk to...I just didn’t at hospitals.” of radiation and I had to be perspective on life and shows you how trivial think anyone could understand,” Bayli said. In August 2006, Virnig in isolation because I was some things are from before,” Peterson said. “[Mom’s] cancer spread quickly, from was diagnosed with Neuro- so radioactive. This caused Kelly Van Haren, a sophomore majoring breast to lungs to liver to brain...and shortly blastoma, “a form of cancer me to lose my hair again... in elementary education, is also a member before 2 p.m. on Sept. 14, right after getting that starts in certain types so if you saw a girl with a and Relay for Life chair of the club. She was pampered by a nurse, her friend and parents, of very primitive developing nerve cells bandana on with no hair underneath-that was diagnosed with papillary-thyroid cancer just she took her last breaths. Dad, and my sister found in an embryo or fetus” and “rarely me.” days after her eighteenth birthday when her were in town doing some banking, and my found in children older than 10 years,” ac- At the end of the year, “the scans showed doctor found a lump on her thyroid. She had brother and I were outside. Mom must have cording to the American Cancer Society. that my tumor had grown again. I was put a needle biopsy done on her neck—what she known that none of us were around; it was Virnig had plans to run cross country her back on chemo...I started off my sophomore describes as “the worst test ever”—in order the first time in her last two or three weeks freshman year for UWRF in fall 2006 when year again with very to find out more about the that all four of us were out of the room with “her doctor felt a mass in her pelvis and little hair. I worked “[Having cancer] gives lump. her. And that’s when she died. She must have sent her to get a CT scan. The scan showed my schedule so that you a different She had surgery in July not wanted any of us to be there,” Abby said. what was thought to be a large ovarian cyst.” I would go to classes 2008, to remove the left “There are times I flip open my phone to However, during surgery at the University of in the morning, and perspective on life and side of her thyroid, where call home to tell mom about something funny Minnesota the surgeons uncovered a ganglio- then get chemo in the shows you how trivial they had found cancer, that just happened...but I have to stop and re- neuroblastoma tumor. Various tests and scans afternoons...in spring which instigated surgeons member that I don’t get that option anymore. were done and when she went back for the semester I was changed some things are from to also remove the right I don’t get the results they found to 2 weeks on chemo before.” side. She went through a convenience of “There are times I flip open my that “the tumor had and 2 weeks off at a Caleb Peterson, radioactive iodine treat- asking her how phone to call home to tell mom spread to her bone stronger dose. I would ment, where she couldn’t long to cook a marrow in her left need periodic blood UWRF freshman be around anyone for whole chicken. about something funny that just hip and femur. Also transfusions, so I would three days, several series She can’t be my happened...but I have to stop and the tumor that was do those at night so of tests, shots and blood lifeline anymore. remember that I don’t get that left was cancerous,” I wouldn’t have to miss class. I continued work and will have to be on medication, She’s not here. Virnig said. that treatment until the end of spring semes- because she no longer has a thyroid, for the That’s the hard- option anymore. I don’t get the In order to treat ter 2009. This summer, because my blood rest of her life. est,” Abby said. convenience of asking her how the cancer Virnig counts were not getting back to safe levels “[Having cancer] changes you altogether “I do wonder started chemothera- within an adequate amount of time, I was and shows you just how fragile life really is. why it had to long to cook a whole chicken. She py where she would taken off chemo for the summer to try to let I’m thankful for how lucky I’ve been,” Van be [mom] that can’t be my lifeline anymore. She’s be an inpatient at my body recover,” Virnig said. Haren said. was the victim not here. That’s the hardest.” the U of M for a “At the beginning of this semester, I was The Conquer Cancer Club encourages of such a battle. week, then go home on another clinical phase two trial with a new UWRF students to support those affected by But I also think Abby Maliszewski, for two to three type of drug that wasn’t supposed to drop cancer by visiting the Caring Bridge Web that this reminds graduating senior weeks, only to go my counts much but I had so few platelets to site, where you can sign member’s guest- us just how back again for her begin with that the drug dropped them below books and participate in the 2010 Relay for important we next treatment. the required amount to get the drug so I was Life in River Falls on March 26-27. are to each other. How life is fragile, how “I did that for four months and then had taken off the trial,” Virnig said. we shouldn’t take it for granted. It brought another surgery to try to get the rest of the “I am now still waiting to get my counts our family a lot closer...as down as this story tumor...I had another month of the same back up to a place where I can receive some may be, a little bit of good comes from every chemo regimen then I had surgery to remove kind of treatment...I still have cancer but I Additional color photos bad—it just might be hidden at first...but our a mass in my lung before I could have an au- feel very lucky to have been able to go to family will get through it, even if we carry tologous stem cell transplant. The process of school through most of it.” accompanying this article with us a hole in our hearts,” Bayli said. a transplant...is first to kill off all of the bone Virnig’s positive attitude towards life can be found at UWRF has formed a new Conquer Cancer marrow in your body using the highest doses seems to be a common thread throughout the uwrfvoice.com Club, where members know all too well the of chemo your body can handle without kill- club members who have battled with cancer. heartache the Maliszewski sisters are going ing you for a week, then giving you about a Kristin Schamaun, a junior majoring in through. four day rest. On day ten they reinfused my animal science and member of the club, was