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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Volume 86 Issue 23 INSIDE: STOMPING OUT OPPRESSION News Greg Eichten the Hate rally on the stage outside of The event consisted of guest speakers, WINONAN Winona State University's Kryzsko free food, dances, an open microphone, a New courtyard Commons. The purpose of the event was and a candlelit march around campus. to help create and support an atmosphere clock adds flair to A group of more than 100 people Connie Gores, vice president of student gathered on Saturday for a Stomp Out of tolerance on Winona State's campus. life and development at Winona State, campus was one of the opening speakers at the rally. a Admissions office "Today we're having a sesquicentennial says not to fear celebration for Winona State," said Gores. "For 150 years Winona State has crowded classes stood for the values and principles that next year we're here for today: Equality, learning, tolerance, and doing the right thing." Photo of the Week: Students from Winona Senior High Orchestra celebrates School also attended the event. Some of these students were members of 150 years a group called FORTITUDE, whose mission is to bring high school students, especially those that are disadvantageous Arts and colored and bring students together to stop fighting. The group has had in Protesting: tremendous success. Five girls from What's the deal FORTITUDE performed a dance routine with the man for the crowd. "Even though there's not a lot of outside the porn people here, we're planting the seeds for shop? the future," said Sara Hans, one of the high school members of FORTITUDE. III The Ruckus reviews "We're trying to be the change we want a Miles Davis' to see in others." The dance team performed a routine Classic at the event and the athletic department Underbakke will showed its support through speakers like never forget Jonte Flowers. Flowers read a heartfelt passage about people who' hurt and take `Forgetting Sarah advantage of others. Marshall' An open microphone allowed people to come forward and to tell their stories III Just a little spring about hate and what they feel should be done. cleaning: Spruce Up Katherine Chickey/WINONAN Students from Winona Senior High School perform a dance routine at the Winona day See STOMP, Page 3 "Stomp Out the Hate" rally at Winona State's courtyard Saturday.
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Now you "Aversion is synonymous fied if you are concerned about intolerance was talked about, can rent the best for the price of the rest! with hate," said one Winona intolerance and hate. nothing was really done to ac- State senior. "Avoidance breeds Alex Hines, director of inclu- tively prevent it. ignorance, which leads to ill sion and diversity at Winona "Hate is a learned behavior," Apartments & Houses in will." State, said that many problems said Reidy. "How can we allow Jed Olson, faculty advisor for with hate come out of a failure fear to be on this campus? This Winona & Fountain City the diversity club at Winona se- to connect with others. is supposed to be a safe place to • Best Quality and Service in Winona nior high, told about going to a "We fail to tell our stories," be." reading by Elie Wiesel, author said Hines. "We all bring our • Office across from Sheehan Hall and Za Za's of the book Night. Wiesel's re- own stories and we forget to Contact Greg at GJEich- • Winona's Original "Alumnus-Owned" Housing sponse to a question about how talk about our commonalities." [email protected] Look for new discounts and promotions at: WinonaStudentHousing.bom More students admitted 507.454.4444 All Sizes and Prices!• alitifirgatitataiMu..„ does not mean less space that • Rachel Smith Stange said the class size is not fer students, the application-ac- WINONAN subject to change dramatically ceptance process is kept open during the next school year. longer. Economic Summit The admission of more than Stange said the likelihood of "We want to use the univer- 4,000 first-year students at Winona State seeing a 100 per- sity to its full capacity," Stange Winona State University for cent turnout rate of the admit- said. 2008 hosted at Tau the fall 2008 semester may ted students is highly unlikely. He added that the three de- cause alarm to many students "It's never happen, I pray that partments are constantly in or faculty concerned with spac- it never does," he said. communication with each oth- Center ing, but according to the admis- In fact, the target number of er, informing each other on a Winona State University's Asmus will present strategies sions office, there's no need to incoming students has been set weekly basis. Depal tilient of Outreach & on how companies and com- worry. at 1,680 students. Looking at It is not that the admissions Continuing Education pres- munities of the 21st century Carl Stange, director of ad- the past years' incoming fall requirements have changed, ents Economic Summit 2008, must be positioned to capitalize missions at Winona State, said class reflects a similar trend. Stange said, but rather that the 'co-sponsored by Merchants on these trends. that although the admissions This past fall 1,734 first-year admissions office must now re- National Bank, from 8 a.m. to He will also identify the ben- office has admitted 4,416 first- students came to Winona State. view candidates "based on need noon today at the Tau Confer- efits and drawbacks to global- year students for the fall 2008 The year before, fall 2006, saw for the university community". ence Center, 511 Hilbert Street, ization. semester, the actual show rate 1,735 incoming first-year stu- In other words, the admis- Winona. Many cities across the nation in the past has been between 38 dents, and the fall before that sions office looks at the avail- The keynote speaker is Dr. have navigated these economic to 40 percent. with 1,721 students. ability of space in the univer- Barry Asmus, a senior econo- shifts by reinventing them- In other words, of the stu- "We are very stable com- sity program the applicant is mist with the National Center selves. dents that are admitted to Win- pared to other state universi- interested in. for Policy Analysis. Drawing from these exam- ona State, about 38 percent to ties," Stange said. "We want to Starting after March 21, In his opinion, the current ples and his research on Min- 40 percent actually chose to at- be consistent." Winona State's admissions economic situation should be nesota entrepreneurs, he will tend the university. The admissions office works office has been in a selective viewed from a long-term per- provide thoughts on how our The admission numbers ap- with the university assessment admissions process in which spective. region might prepare for a dif- pear large because students office to make educated evalu- it reviews applicants to the He will explain the "Six Un- ferent age. will often wait until the last ations about trends, including university by narrowing down stoppable Trends" that are im- The summit also includes minute to tell a university that those in regard to incoming the search by program space, pacting America's business.and "Business Sentiment Monitor they decided on another school, students. Stange said. its economy and why they are Results," with Dr. Mike Wenz Stange said. In addition, the student tech- Other factors that are taken still very relevant. and a business panel presenta- Once of the main concerns nology and housing depart- into account are how a student Some results of these pow- tion facilitated by WSU's Pres- with more students is the loss ments are watching admissions can contribute to an academic erful long-term trends are: a ident Judith Ramaley. of one of the university's often numbers on a regular basis to community and the academic strong stock market; low unem- Cost to attend is $50. The reg- advertised appeals—its small make sure there will be enough merit in high school. ployment; low inflation; high istration deadline is Wednes- class sizes. laptops and housing available labor productivity; record eco- day, April 16. For more infor- According to one Winona for the incoming class, Stange Contact Rachel at RD- nomic growth; and consumer mation call 507-457-5080. State promotional brochure, said. [email protected] net worth at all-time highs. class sizes currently consist of He added that if there is more between 26 to 35 students and housing space available to of- Wednesday, Apri123, 2008 - News 3 New campus flai r in the form of a clock A new WSU theme for a central part of the courtyard
Dana Kudelka Vicki Decker, director of Ca- dith Ramaley called the clock WINONAN reer Services and co-chair of the a "beautiful symbol", which Gala sub-committee for Winona brought unity between Winona State's Sesquicentennial Com- State and the Winona commu- Four new faces now tower mittee, said the clock originally nity. over Winona State University's erected in 1977 by Northwest Ramaley said she thought the campus. Bank of Winona. clock was good for Winona since Weighing three tons and stand- Decker, who was previously a the city has the title of stained ing 24 feet high, the clock stands banker at Northwest Bank when glass capital of the world. tall in the courtyard. the clock was first dedicated, said The new clock is keeping the Winona State students, admin- her boss wanted a centerpiece for original vinyl of the stained istrators and Winona community the Winona community. glass, and adding purple and members gathered near the Ga- The original clock hung in white, said Decker. The previ- zebo on the first nice day of the front of Morgan Jewelry before ous clock was made primarily of year Monday for the unveiling of it came to Winona State's cam- green, yellow and red colors. the new stain glass clock. pus. Decker's late brother-in-law, Winona State president Ju- Neal, owned the company who made the original stained glass for the clock With people clapping, Vicki's husband Dennis Worried and brother-in-law Gilbert pulled the purple blanket down to reveal the new panels. about The flaming 'W' symbol resides on two sides, while the Winona State warrior tregnancy? head logo resides on the other two, encompassing Winona State's purple and white colors. Birthright Contact DJKudelk7481@winona. edu can help. Fred Schulze/WINONAN From left to right, Gilbert Decker and Vicki Deck- For more than 30 years, Birthright has er unveil the update clock Monday at WSU's courtyard. help thousands of students worried about pregnancy. Our friendly volunteers offer free and anonymous pregnancy tests, answers to questions, referrals to HAPPY BIRTHDAY community services and, most important, a friend to listen. All of our help is free and confidential. ALYX MINOR!
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4 News Cerebrating 150 years of Winona Tristory The Winona Symphony Orchestra recreates a night in 1908
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What's happening at WSU.... Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25 Economic Summit 2008 PLACE: Tau Center "Polarity" Senior Show: Cassandra Buck and "Polarity" Senior Show: TIME: 8 a.m. Sam Ng Tong Cassandra Buck and Contact Outreaching and Continuing Education at Sam Ng Tong Reception 507-457-5080 PLACE: Watkins Hall "Manifest Destiny" Studio and Art Education TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLACE: Watkins Hall, Weber Gallery Senior Show Contact Anne Plummer at [email protected] TIME: 4 to 6 p.m. PLACE: Watkins Hall Contact Anne Plummer at APlum- TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Manifest Destiny" Studio and Art Education [email protected] Contact Anne Plummer at [email protected] Senior Show WSU Jazz Ensemble "Polarity" Senior Show: Cassandra Buck and PLACE: Watkins Hall Sam Ng Tong TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLACE: Performing Arts Center, Main PLACE: Watkins Hall Contact Anne Plummer at [email protected] Stage TIME: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TIME: 7:30 p.m. Contact Anne Plummer at [email protected] WSU Chamber Orchestra Contact Pat Young at 507-457-5250 Baseball vs Wayne State PLACE: Performing Arts Center Recital Hall PLACE: Loughrey Field TIME: 7:30 p.m. TIME: 2 p.m. Contact Pat Young at [email protected] Contact Mike Herzberg at [email protected] Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Saturday, April 26 Final Exams Final Exams Women's Health Celebration PLACE: Kryzsko Commons Baseball vs MSU-Mankato TIME: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Track & Field at NSIC Heptathlon Contact 507-457-5161 PLACE: Aberdeen, South Dakota PLACE: Loughrey Field TIME: Noon TIME: 2 p.m. Contact Mike Herzberg at [email protected] Contact Mike Herzberg [email protected] Sunday, April 27
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WINONAN WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2008 Reality TV is ruining my life Op/Ed Ruth DeFoster when my friend Emily and I lowbrow. I wouldn't be caught of self-awareness possessed aloof from the stupidity of the Op/Ed Columnist developed a penchant for really dead watching them. Or so I by Tyra Banks and the show's shows. My friend Hamdi and bad movies. thought. producers. I couldn't believe I spent many lazy evenings on It was a difficult decision— We'd seek Then came "Proj ect how seriously the contestants her couch, exclaiming over the but I think it's for the best. out films with Runway." It sparked took the competition—in a skanky girls vying for Bret's When I graduate and move trite storylines, my interest—I liked world so utterly fabricated and heart and the pitiful antics of to a new apartment, I'm going one-dimensional the colorful, earnest removed from reality. Tila's suitors. to cut off my cable. characters and cast of designers, At some point—probably Then I came to an I've come to the unpleasant sappy, predictable and I loved to see the around the time when I found uncomfortable realization—I realization that my reality endings, and sit in outfits they created. I myself writing an encouraging was cheating myself out of television viewing habits, left the back row of the enjoyed the show so note on Myspace to a runner-up time I'd never get back—hours unchecked, can easily consume theater trying to much that I often read on one of the cycles—I realized I could have spent playing with my life. suppress laughter reviews and recaps of I'd become emotionally my son, or reading, or writing, It began innocently enough, and guess at upcoming lines. the episodes online, which led invested in the show's world. or doing something productive. This accompanied a brief, me to a blogger who also wrote To my honor, I realized I cared It was a shameful thought. inexplicable spell of watching recaps of "America's Next Top who won the CoverGirl money It was so easy to get sucked infomercials for pleasure. Model." and the contract with Elite into the artificial world ofreality But I always thought I So I started watching ANTM. Model Management. shows. They're engineered to be was above reality TV—my My friend Melanie and I began So I drowned my sorrows addictively diverting. They're amusement at the mainstream to make a custom of watching in "A Shot at Love with Tila supposed to keep us parked in entertainment media began and the Wednesday-night shows Tequila," "Rock of Love," and front of the TV. ended with ironic enjoyment of together. "I Know My Kid's a Star." So I'm cutting off my cable. cookie-cutter blockbusters. It was addictive—not By this time I was so deep No more for me. Shows like "The Real World" because of the inherent quality into my addiction that I no Just as soon as I'm done (a misnomer if ever there was of the show, but because of the longer even maintained the watching Flavor of Love. one) and "Big Brother" were so ludicrous pretension and lack pretense of being intellectually nowledge is an active pursuit Paul Solberg a student here gives you access I think it would be wise to try Besides, you don't want to look Editor-in-Chief to many things that won't and shoot at least each sport back and say, "Why didn't I use be available after one time to have that?" True knowledge is an active, graduation. the experience. If you would answer fear or lifelong pursuit, not a passive For example, I I expect any embarrassment, that is not an one. know many students student entering a excuse. The most important thing I've who are interested science field would You are at an age where trying realized while attending Winona in photography here, take advantage of things out should be nothing State is that going to class and and some who want the new science new and accepting constructive completing assignments is only to enter the world of laboratory center, criticism should be the norm. part of what is needed in the photojournalism. or an English Get used to it—not everyone job market once looking for a While shooting major of the will agree with you. career. local sporting events, I often writing center. But listening to and Assignments enable us to wonder why there aren't more There are many services understanding constructive utilize tools to better understand people around me practicing. available on campus to further criticism may help more than situations within our chosen All sporting events are free your knowledge even though hurt. And using valuable The opinions of this newspa- field. for students, which makes they might not be required by resources while they're still per do not reflect those of the You may be thinking, "Of going less of a hassle. Even if professors to pass. available can only heighten your MnSCU system, Winona State University, its faculty, staff or course; that's quite obvious. It sports are not what you want to If going to class and finishing lifelong pursuit of education. student body. Any questions or took you four years to figure shoot, having the experience is assignments is all you can do, comments should be directed to this out?" beneficial. then fine, but if you really want Reach Paul Solberg at the Winonan publication board, I feel that while in school, I'm not trying to say there to be prepared for a career, it's [email protected] editors or submitted as letters it is also up to each person to shouldbe aline ofphotographers to the editor wise to take advantage of what use these tools, because being at every event, every time, but there is to offer here and now.
8 Paul Solberg, Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (507) 457-5119 Having a gun conduces responsibilit y Samuel Keane-Rudolph and a spare magazine in a if they give me poor grades I'll holsters on campus, is what aware of my surroundings, Op/Ed Columnist pouch in my left pocket. So far, snap and get violent. Police hasn't happened. In Utah and more calm in dealing with other nobody's noticed the holster, officers haven't accidentally Colorado, where most states let people and more careful when For all the national, regional empty or not. The shot me in the carry permit holders to carry handling my guns. It's caused and local media attention pistol has not caused confused midst of on college campuses, there's me to see other points of view surrounding Students for any casualties, been a mass shooting. silence. No thefts, no accidental and exercise discretion over Concealed Carry on Campus's stolen, accidentally Even though I have injuries or deaths, no psychotic valor in confrontation. empty holster protest this discharged or shot through this column Wild-West gunbattles. Carrying a gun and having week, the vast majority of innocent bystanders publicly declared My gun, holster and permit a permit have caused a lot of students will not notice the like it would in my possession of haven't caused me to commit things to change in my daily protestors. Because you won't the direst and a carry permit and suicide. They haven't caused routine, none of them negative. find us waving signs or handing shrillest warnings firearm ownership, me to be violent. They haven't But the best argument for the out flyers. You won't hear us of concealed carry people I see on a caused others to fear me. ability to carry on campus may chanting catchy slogans or opponents. day-to-day basis don't connect So what has the carry permit just be what carry permits don't lying down en masse in public I haven't gotten into drunken those statements with reality. and the gun and holster caused, cause. places. You won't see tables fights and resolved them with The fact is, even though I have then? covered with our materials. gunshots. I haven't gotten into a permit and a pistol, no one Well, when I'm hanging out Actually, if anything, the traffic altercations and turned notices. Not police officers, not with friends who are drinking ReachSamKeane-Rudolph protest is almost about what them into gunfights. Students friends, not family. and I'm carrying my gun, it's at SKeaneRu4O88@ you don't see. I have a leather in classes I'm in don't notice Ever walked around caused me to not drink, out of winona. edu holster attached to my belt, my empty holster worn openly, downtown Winona during the respect for the power of alcohol tucked in my waistband much less concealed. Their day? Statistically speaking, one to cloud my mind and respect underneath a t-shirt. When I'm learning isn't affected by the or two out of every hundred for the need to be clearheaded anywhere else in Minnesota but presence or absence of my people there is legally carrying when exercising the right and on the Winona State campus, holster. a gun. What's interesting responsibility to carry a gun. the holster has a pistol in it Professors are not afraid that there, like with the empty It's caused me to be more
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WSU Bonding Success working toward this goal. on their NCAA victory! Their worked with Habitat for Winona State University It's true the complex is being dedication certainly paid off, Humanity, and worked in flood students Amanda Kaufman and Sharon Ropes constructed on the Winona and I think I speak for our entire damaged areas in Stockton Annie Stadstad did a superb 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther State campus, but its benefits region when I say how proud and Minnesota City. While job of coordinating flood relief King, Jr. Blvd. will affect our entire region. we are to have national title- some assignments had to be efforts. St Paul, MN 55155 The complex will serve as a holders right here at home. cancelled, many students were Many thanks to Kevin 651-296-5649 recruitment tool for the campus, able to carry out their plans to Brady and Kent Grover, co- bringing more motivated and Spruce Up Winona make a difference. chairs of the Winona Housing Our community deserves highly educated students to our Professor Tammy Swenson Association, for their generous applause for a successful effort community. On a broader level, Vicki Englich Lepper and I want to thank all of contributions of refreshments to include the Winona State it will promote healthy living Community Liason those students, faculty, and staff for the volunteers and support Integrated Wellness Complex throughout our community and Winona State University members who contributed their for this annual event. St. Mary's in the Bonding Bill signed into improve the options available 507-457-2949 time and talents to this project. University and Minnesota State law last week. The $8.4 million to help us all achieve better In addition, we want to thank College SoutheastTechnical also approved puts this project wellness standards. On Friday, April 18 Winona Katie LaPlant from St. Mary's contributed refreshments for on track to break ground this I am thankful for the area college students worked University, Gale Lanning the workers. Likewise, Cherie summer. community partners who joined together to Spruce Up Winona, from Minnesota State College Peterson from the Downtown Truly, this is an example what me at the Capitol to make the despite the heavy rains that Southeast Technical for their Business Cooperative deserves happens when a community case for this important project pounded the area throughout partnership, as well as Kathy our thanks for her assistance for comes together. The project to be included in the Bonding the afternoon. Cleaning Foerster from Elder Network, the downtown cleanup. would not be possible without Bill. Our efforts paid off, and neighborhoods, restoring Jennifer Koth from Habitat for Winona area college advocacy from campus and I look forward to the grand communities, uniting for a Humanity, and Marie Plaskett students are important assets to community leaders, private, opening of the new facility in cause, explains this year's from the American Red Cross, the Winona community. Their local donations, and financial the near future. mission. Students picked up and Natasha Thomas from actions on Friday afternoon commitments from students. On a related note, I'd like to trash in neighborhoods and SEMCAC/Headstart for their deserve to be recognized! Inclusion in the Bonding Bill congratulate our hard-working downtown Winona, at the assistance in placing students is a great reward for years of WSU Men's Basketball Team airport and Latsch Island, at community worksites. Wednesday April 23, 2008 9
WINONAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Arts at Entertainment Jered Smiley named newest Winona Idol Jessica Larsen the foundation on which to base of making the contest a big- WINONAN their event. ger success than the previous The BCAA is the only student year. Lettner hopes to have a The Black CulturalAwareness club involved in the making of past contestant or winner of Association (BCAA) presented Winona Idol. "American Idol" make a guest the fourth annual Winona Idol Auditions for this years show appearance at next year's Win- at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18 in where held on April 11. ona Idol. Somsen Auditorium. "Next year we hope for more In order to raise money for In the past, Winona Idol fea- involvement from other student Winona Idol and other activi- tured a variety of talent acts, but clubs and the community," said ties, the BCAA fundraised, by this year, the BCAA decided Cecilia Lettner, next year's holding raffles for prizes, ac- to make the contest resemble BCAA president. cepted donations, and making "American Idol" more closely Audiences usually reach special requests for their club and usually features 10-12 per- 250-300 people, but that num- through Winona State. formers. ber is expected to rise due to in- The BCAA also hosts events Contestants for this year's creased advertising techniques including Real Talk open fo- Winona Idol, made up of stu- such as Facebook, posters and rums, political forums, a back dents from Winona State Uni- word of mouth. to school bash next year with versity and St. Mary's Univer- This year, the BCAA vice Rock Solid and the organiza- sity, competed in singing their president, Jaimi Christensen, tion assists with the Inclusion choice of a cappella or accom- did an interview for HBC that and Diversity office on campus. panied songs. Each perform- was aired on their local televi- They also were participated in er's song was kept secret until Katherine Chickey/WINONAN sion station. the Tunnel of Oppression event the night of the contest. Jered Smiley sings "Under the Bridge" as Brandon Stanek The BCAA also offered Win- held on campus. The faculty judges this year accompanies him with the guitar during the final round of ona Idol T-shirts for the first "People commonly think that were Dan Souers, Theresa Winona Idol Friday in Somsen Auditorium. time this year. They have the in order to join BCAA you have Marchant-Shapiro, Nicole Wil- "American Idol" microphone to be black, which is not true. liams and. Joe Reed. "Water Under the Bridge" by Winona Idol began four years printed on them and read We want people of all races to Winona State's Jered Smiley, Red Hot Chili Peppers. ago when the BCAA decided "Who's next? BCAA presents join." said Lettner. 22, won the competition this The first prize is $100 plus to originate a talent show to Winona Idol 2008." year singing "Let her Cry" by recording time. Other prizes raise money. The hit TV show, Changes are made to Winona Contact Jessica at Hootie and the Blowfish and include varied gift certificates. "American Idol," gave BCAA Idol each year with the hope [email protected] 'Spruce Up Winona' a success Stephanie Vetter from this idea and is now hosted and moving leftover [debris] WINONAN by Winona State, Saint Mary's was a major part this year." University and Minnesota State Other organizations, such as Rain or shine, Spruce Up College-Southeast Technical Adopt-a-Highway, participated Winona, took place Friday, College. It is a volunteer-based to ensure Winona's highways April 18, and nothing stopped project that does more than were cleaned. its enthusiasts from tidying up "just a little sprucing." In the past two years, over the town. "It is not just people of the 500 people with a wide range Spruce Up .Winona started community and students. of skill levels, talents and crafts three years ago when Tammy Groups like Big Brother and volunteered their time to help Swenson Lepper, a commu- Big Sister help, and those from spruce up Winona. This year nication studies professor at the elderly network and a lot was no different. The turnout Winona State University, had of others come out and help," was as high as ever despite the a vision of helping not only senior Shannon Schaefer said. rain. the students and individuals "It is definitely not just clean- This year's festivities started but also the community as a ing up the community, [espe- whole. cially with the floods last year. r . Spruce Up Winona originated Things such as] sheet rocking See SPRUCE, Page 14 • 10 Arts a Entertainment The Fire Five 1 The Ruckus "See the Sun" The Kooks A music review for a town without a record store. Off the English rocker's sec- ond studio album Konk, this leadoff track arrives just in time for spring. Bright guitars coupled with Luke Pritchard's indie-rock drones make for a Review of a Miles Davis Classic warm sophomore effort. Jack Chandler The prepa- 2 WINONAN ration, • re- "Candy Shop" cording ses- Few artists in the history of sions and Madonna ft. Pharrell American music have been mixing tech- One of many soon-to-be sin- more influential than Miles Da- niques used •gles off the pop queen's new vis. on Davis' album Hard Candy, track In the 50's and 60's, this jazz concept al- master Phan-ell puts an inter- trumpeter was responsible for bum "Bitches esting spin on the tried and creating some of the best re- Brew" have true hip-hop "candy bar cut." cords of all time, regardless of become that The minimal production genre. of legend. boasts interesting instrumen- When listeners spin Davis' Recorded tation in the form of congas, Kind of Blue, they are hearing in the three handclaps and tuba blats. what many consider to be the days imme- greatest jazz record ever. The diately fol- 3 "Takin' a Ride" 1959 ColuMbia Records LP is lowing the heavier, improvisational-based that the track transitions into a the epitome of cool-modal jazz: Woodstock Festival, "Bitches style. more rhythmic and modal jazz The Replacements Brew" is an eclectic blend of In honor of the Minneapolis A sub-genre that once defined This artistic choice led to ini- sound. quartet's Twin/Tone label days, recorded American music. jazz-infused electric rock. tial backlash against Davis, as Between the multi-track mix- do you remember when punk Davis was always pushing The album is significant in many in the professional jazz ing and the assorted instrumen- jazz to the brink, and nowhere that Davis, the session leader community felt betrayed by tation showcased on the album, used to be this raw`? Paul West- is his creative prowess more and musical director by self- this once endearing genre icon. it is no surprise that producer erberg and company relive the visible than on his 1970 release appointment, ignored tradi- It wasn't long though until the Teo Macero is often given equal glory days with their Rhino "Bitches Brew." tional jazz patterns in favor of a popularity of "Bitches Brew" credit, along with Davis, for the Records catalogue re-issue this garnered Davis new fans and album's success. month. The Secret is Out! critic accolades alike. On the album's title track, If Davis had any visions of Davis and Macero offer the 4 easing his fans into this new listener a four-minute introduc- "Do the Panic" Learners who have learned we living in free form of jazz, the introduc- tion, as Miles' trumpet screams Phantom Planet Fountain City next year_ Learn why_ tory track on side one throws echoes through the use of a re- This single off the SoCal bands that notion out the window. verb effect. A steady bass keeps most recent album effort ex-
• "Pharaoh's Dance" opens the track moving, as an electric poses a group maturing within with easy-driving eighth notes piano complements Davis with the recording industry. Lyr- on a hi-hat and mellow bari- a spastic give-and-take. ics that reflect career changes sax bars. An electric piano also As with most tracks on can coexist with the pop-rock sprinkles in during the jam, "Brew," minimal but frequent sound. along with accented riffing electric guitar riffing make the from an electric guitar. arrangements groove more than 5 The track comes into its own standard jazz records. "Save Ya" iiletimistosammieffrainftimilt & when the drums pick-up and The second side of "Bitches A few 1, 2, 3 bedmarat apartmen1B and 1 4111R Elzhi bongos are added. Brew" has Davis playing a The Slum Village member of- house availlabie June 1 20011 Some 1 & 2 Davis' solo is bright and more standard-sounding jazz bs available now fers up this production from quirky, as the trumpet maestro trumpet. his upcoming freshman solo Lowy xiver die m- at zeastanable !dim starts the listener on this rather "Spanish Key" boasts active release. 'Bout time someone unfamiliar journey. percussion, electric keys, and asked broken men to stand At the halfway point, most guitar riffing. The track clips up! instruments fade out to Davis and the electric piano. It's here See DAVIS, Page 13 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Arts & Entertainment 11 Remember to see Forgetting Sarah Marshall Joe Underbakke hold name. WINONAN Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the newest addition to this rep- For the first time in a month ertoire of films made by either I was able to see and review a Apatow himself or one of the movie I was actually anticipat- young talents he worked with ing. in 2000. This movie is part of an ex- The film centers on a com- ploding trend that has surged poser who creates music for a into Hollywood over the last fictional crime-solving televi- couple years; the trend of funny sion program starring his girl- comedies. friend (who very quickly be- Forgetting Sarah Marshall comes his ex-girlfriend) Sarah
is the brainchild of first time Marshall (Kristen . Bell). screenwriter Jason Segel who's Segel wastes no time in send- more well known for his acting ing his character, Peter Bret- credits in the movie Knocked ter, into a spiral of desperation, ©Moviehole Up, the current television series loneliness and awkward one- Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) has an unexpected encounter "How I Met Your Mother" and night stands. with his ex-girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell) in Hawaii the all-too-short lived television After he gets dumped, his while trying to get over her in the film Forgetting Sarah Mar- series "Freaks and Geeks." brother Brian, played by Bill shall. Though it was cancelled, Hader (Superbad), convinces "Freaks and Geeks" turned out him to take a trip to Hawaii so What Forgetting Sarah Mar- and Forgetting Sarah Marshall to be a foreshadowing of faces he can get her off his mind. shall loses in its "so coinciden- from other comedies is that they we could expect to see in the I don't feel like I'll be giv- tal it couldn't possibly happen" base themselves in reality. future. ing away any spoilers when I plotline, it gains back with its There isn't just two hours of Since its cancellation, one of say that he isn't the only one seamless blend of uproarious hilarity that forget the fact that the show's writers, Judd Apa- who decides to go to Hawaii, humor and the reality of heart- life doesn't work that way. You tow, has had a hand in nearly a because the first person he sees break. feel what the characters feel dozen successful comedies and there is the person he was try- The thing that separates mov- is quickly becoming a house- ing to run away from. ies like Knocked Up, Superbad See SARAH, Page 14
Bon, have you seen Pete True, but we only We have so little time but lately? I wonder where have one week left. there is so much to do... he went. Meow, that's unfortunate
I don't know Appetit. Who cares anyway? I What do you have to do? You Meow. I want to know what Maybe he is in the library mean, this is OUR show are just a kitten. will happen to Dean Wincheste or something, after all, next! Also, who will survive on the Island and who will win the modeling contract. That's a lot of TV to catch up on.
12 Arts a Entertainment Author invites students to find their own map Stephanie Vetter ative nonfiction. I've also had All of her stories are eventu- WINONAN my book reviews and feature ally linked. articles published in national She explores the psyche of Lourdes lounge was filled and regional publications," said her characters thoroughly as with students and community Conroy. "Over the years I have readers are lured into her world. members waiting for Alicia taught freshman composition, By getting into their psyche, Conroy to read an excerpt from literature and creative writing she then gets into the reader's. her collection of short stories, classes at MnSCU and other Conroy draws readers into the in her book "Lives of Mapmak- postsecondary institutions. characters she portrays instead ers" on April 15. I've also taught creative writ- of presenting them. Hailing from Minneapolis, ing classes at The Loft Literary Kallie McGettigan, a biol- Conroy grew up with roots not Center, a major nonprofit liter- ogy/pre-medical major, has at- far from Winona. She also lived ary and community resource in tended multiple book readings in Denmark, Wales and Boston Minneapolis." on West Campus. for multiple years before re- Her writings have been nom- "It is just something about turning to Minnesota. inated for awards such as the seeing the authors read their Conroy describes herself as Pushcart Prize. She plans to own work that lures you into "an interdisciplinary kind of continue her career as an author their world. They have a type of gal." as well as a teacher as anticipa- zeal and depth that one would Though chiefly a fiction writ- tion for her next book contin- not catch if you only read it er, she prefers to be more fluid ues to grow. to yourself," McGettigan said. and feels that changing the type In her book "Lives of Map- "Seeing [Alicia Conroy] read of writing helps her in all areas. makers" Conroy explores dif- was incredible. She has a gift She tends to write complex, ferent paths that one can take to when it comes to words." intertwining and "non-linear get to their own conclusion and Conroy's book, "Lives of structures," where as a reader the hardships they may face Mapmakers" is also used as prefers a more straight shot along the way. a textbook at Winona State plot with twists and turns in the The title story revolves University. It displays mul- characters. around two historical map col- tiple writing styles within one "As a writer, I wear many lectors. Within the story she source. hats. I've written, edited and adds tidbits about the actual produced annual reports and famous mapmaker, Mercator. Katherine Chickey/WINONAN internal and external publica- She leads into his controversies Questions or comments? Author Alicia Conroy reads one of the short stories from her tions. My literary writing in- and the kind of figure he was in Contact Stephanie at book "The Story Collection Lives of Mapmakers" in the North cludes short fiction and cre- his day. [email protected] Lounge of Lourdes Thursday evening. DAVIS Contined from Page 11 along at a speedy pace, helped one of the greatest session verbed Miles sweeping into deep love for rock music on this Questions or comments? out by some very active brush- guitarists of the 20 century, the track. record, and it was a love that Contact Jack at work on set. flashing some brilliant versatil- The soft and timid sustains would continue into the 1980s [email protected] The percussion includes two ity between a lead-rock and a along with mystery keys during his work with Prince set players as well as a utility rhythm jazz sound. make this a fitting conclusion and through his digital phase percussionist on the congas. On the 14-minute "Miles to the non-uniform album. up until the time of his death. It's so hard to recognize play Runs the Voodoo Down" Davis Eventually Davis and patterns and base chords on plays call and response with the friends press out a large cre- "Brew" that listeners may feel legendary Chick Corea on elec- scendo before digressing into 11=1 IMM MI IM IMO - MINI INN they've taken Keanu Reeves tric keys. a softer passage. The play- place in the movie "Speed." The song is crafted around ers then repeat the pattern to I Available 6/1/08 The massive "Bitches Brew" some great funk and rhythm conclude the album. vehicle plows through speak- work on guitar from McLaugh- With the groundbreak- 3 and 4 Bdrm Apartments ers, and there's nothing we can lin. ing creation of rock-fusion •1 to 4 blocks from WSU!• do to control the direction or the Davis' trumpet work on masterpiece "Bitches Brew," •$299 to $349 per person. speed of what we're hearing. "Bitches" is best described as Miles Davis solidified him- On "John McLaughlin," Da- fluttering, as the trumpeter will self as one of the most diverse •Fleat and Laundry INCLUDED. vis sits out and gives the reigns explode to begin bars and fi- artists in American music. Call Carol at to his legendary guitarist. nesse his way back to a softer His concept album opened 454-1909 The groove is centralized off pianissimo sound. I love the the door for many new forms Edstrom Properties a chord progression of repeat- double-bass outro that sends of music, and influenced 32 Years of Excellent Student Service!!! ing off beats, and McLaughlin Davis on his way, too. many musicians during the shows why he was considered "Sanctuary" begins with a re- 70's. Davis first showed his L =II I■ MI 1E1111 MI II= IIMIN MIN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Arts a Entertainment 13
Porn has to go: SARAH Continued from Page 12 what the characters' feel because characters enhanced the overall in the movie. Local man devoted to protest project everything they go through is experience, there were a couple Overall, however, this was so relatable. of things I had problems with. another exceptional comedy Jessica Larsen an ally. An interesting aspect of For- As I mentioned earlier, the that not only had me laughing WINONAN Yakish has had the police getting Sarah Marshall that people behind this and other out loud multiple times, but called on him once when he deserves mentioning is its dy- movies are good friends and also considering the dynamics Downtown Book and Video was standing in front of the ac- namic selection of characters. know each other from before. of relationships and the idea of came to Winona in October of tual store, but they cannot do Inevitably, in any movie, They've become this genera- accomplishing what you want. 1999. It is the only bookstore anything because of the right to there are going to be characters tion's rat pack (The Breakfast I give Forgetting Sarah Mar- in Winona that offers sexually free speech. you love and characters you Club version, not Sinatra) and shall a B+ because, although explicit material. Yakish first got the idea to hate, and they're usually fairly as such have started to appear the film does so many things The city planning commis- protest the store after talking easy to tell apart. However, in each other's movies. right, Segel needs to consider sion and the city council have to his dentist about the changes these lines become blurred I'm all for adding in subtle whether cameos from his pals attempted to draft and enact an Winona was facing with the when you start to get annoyed references to past movies (hap- are more useful than they are ordinance that restricts adult store coming to town. with how dependent Peter is or pens in this one) and even in- regressive. businesses in the city while re- He also met and talked with how "cool" Sarah's new boy- cluding your friends as minor And if anyone's on the fence specting the rights provided by the owners of the variety store friend turns out to be. characters, but these things about seeing it, I have three the Constitution, but so far re- that was located next door to Segel, through his character- have to fit one criteria: they words for you: Dracula, rock main unsuccessful. Downtown Book and Video. ization, takes every character so need to make sense. and opera. On any given day, Winona "The owners of the variety many different places that it's The almost random presence residents can see Frank Yak- store had to sell. So many hard to tell who you're rooting of Jonah Hill (Superbad) and Questions or comments? ish around the downtown area people kept coming in thinking for at any given moment. Paul Rudd (Knocked Up) kind Contact Joe at holding a sign that says, "On it was the pornography store," While that part of the movie's of tarnished the reality created [email protected] 9/6/06 the pornography store's said Yakish. time limit of 5 years has ex- Letters to the Editor were Continued from Page 10 pired. When will it go?" published in the Winona Daily SPRUCE Born in Winona, Frank Ya- News and the Winona Post at 1 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. A State. light switches before going to kish says he has always been concerning the Downtown celebration was hosted at Bark Despite advertisements, press class and not wasting water by fond of its surroundings. Book and Video store. These Lodge from 3:30 p.m.-5:00 releases and other awareness taking shorter showers add up He moved to Milwaukee for letters also inspired Yakish to p.m., so -Volunteers could get raising events, this goal was not to make a positive impact on a few years and has traveled do something about it. together to celebrate their ef- met, but hopes are high that it the environment. around the United States. His Yakish attended informa- forts. will be met in following years. military experience brought tional meetings about the issue "Goals for this year, follow- Along with Earth Day and him to a variety of places be- at St. Mary's Roman Catholic ing theme with the Sesquicen- Spruce Up Winona there is a go fore he retuned to his roots of Church. tennial, was to have 150 groups green kick going around Win- Winona, where he works for When the Community Bible of clubs, organizations, classes ona and other cities. Questions or comments? various cleaning operations in Church moved across the street or other, join," said Lindsay Placing recycling bins next Contact Stephanie at town. from Downtown Book and Kanable, a junior from Winona to trash cans, turning off desk [email protected] Frank Yakish has been faith- Video, they joined the quest to fully holding his sign for seven get rid of the store. years with the support of his Yakish said three businesses peers and local churches. have left the block of Down- Its all in *e Yakish can be found year town Book and Video since the round for about an hour each store has moved in. day holding his sign outside of He plans to carry his sign ev- City Hall, the Downtown Book ery day until Downtown Book and Video store or across the and Video leaves Winona. street from Blooming Grounds. "It takes a while... and many "I try to go where there are Supreme Court decisions," said a lot of people," said Yakish. Yakish. "But [the sign] does "Once in a while I will get an- give people in Winona hope." Knock. Knock!! Ere s. and Gerber% at the door. And we're other person to stand out here with me." brining as many subs or dubs that you want„ 1..,71.,1 01. You name Yakish hears verbal abuse on its we deliver it - even late. Consider ft a labor of love! Erberts & a daily basis, which he said is Gerberts. Delivering Delicious to your door, desk or dorm room. far worse near City Hall. He said he mentally blocks out the words, but there have Elbert atarbelithe been incidents where his sign was taken out of his hands and one incident where a truck Questions or comments? Always in great taste. driver swerved to hit him as he Contact Jessica at was carrying his sign through [email protected] 105 W. 3rd Street Winona, MN (507) 474-37 7 14 Arts a Entertainment WSU announces honor marshals for Spring 2008 Commencement Winona State University an- The highest-ranking junior City, Wis., will lead the morn- College of Business banner; Minn., College of Science and nounces the selection of Spring overall carries the Winona State ing Commencement proces- Rachel Smith, a mass commu- Engineering banner. 2008 Commencement proces- banner. sional with the Winona State nication student from Champ- Students chosen to introduce sional college banner carriers The banner carriers lead more banner. lin, Minn., College of Liberal the degree candidates at Corn- and degree candidate readers. than 900 spring 2008 graduates Dason Kurkiewicz, a math- Arts banner; Kelly Covers, an mencement are Melodie Bard, a The students honored as col- in the processional for Winona ematics and statistics student early childhood and special communication studies student lege banner carriers are the State's Commencement cer- from Lake Mills, Wis., will lead education student from Prairie from Coon Rapids, Minn., and highest academic ranking ju- emonies on at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon Commencement du Sac, Wis., College of Edu- Rebeccah Pierson, a communi- niors in each of Winona State's 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2 in processional with the Winona cation banner; Tiffany Koch, a cation studies student from Big five colleges. McCown Gymnasium in Me- State banner. nursing student from La Cres- Lake, Minn. These individuals The selected students carry morial Hall. Also serving as college ban- cent, Minn., College of Nurs- were selected for the honor by the banners of their respective Samantha Duellman, an ac- ner carriers are Kayla Harvey, ing and Health Sciences ban- faculty in the WSU Communi- colleges during the Commence- counting and business admin- a marketing and psychology ner; and Nathan Verschaetse, a cation Studies Department. ment ceremonies. istration student from Fountain student from La Crosse, Wis., biology student from Faribault,
Nursing students send materials to military Korean percussion ensemble The Winona State University The series is sponsored by the A class of Winona State the group's information and To date, the class has collect- International Music Series wel- students of the Winona State University nursing students is interest to several nurses, and ed approximately 50 pounds of comes University of Wisconsin University. - collecting materials to send to the group received numerous donations. La Crosse's Korean Percussion Residential College at military nurses based in Iraq as responses. Donations are accepted Ensemble, at 5:30 on Thursday, Lourdes Hall, in conjunction part of National Nurses Week Pick said the nurse the class through the month of April. April 24, in the Tau Center Ro- with the WSU Department of May 5-9. is in contact with suggested the Items being collected include: tunda. Music. The students are enrolled in class collect donations for the monetary donations, boxed wet The ensemble is directed by For more information a class led by Professor Karen Iraqi patients, most of whom wipes, lip balm, non-perishable Dr. Soojin Kim Ritterling of call Cathy Schmidt at 507- Gardner. The class of core stu- come to the hospital with noth- food items, gently used cloth- the University of Wisconsin-La 457-5256. dents meets several times each ing. ing of various sizes, blankets Crosse Music Department, who semester until graduation. "Making an impact on others of all sizes, children's toys and- recreates and innovates genres Each semester the class par- thousands of miles away gives stuffed animals, soccer balls of old percussion styles. ticipates in a service project. me hope that other student and Frisbees. The event is free and open to Projects in the past include nurses will realize the value and Items can be delivered to Kar- the public. creating Halloween decorations power of caring in the clinical en Gardner, Stark Hall Room for the nursing office, making setting," Pick said. 329 or be put in the donation Christmas cards for the elderly The local chapters of the Vet- box in Stark Hall Room 322. Winona State Chamber Ensemble and making Valentine's Day erans of Foreign Wars and the For more information contact Winona State University's Ensemble and Flute Choir. cards for Winona State faculty. Eagle's Club have both prom- Gardner at KGardner@winona. Department of Music presents This event is free and open to Winona State junior Kris- ised the class donations to help edu or Pick at KRPick8696@ the Winona State Chamber En- the public. tina Pick, 21, said her uncle, pay for shipping costs. winona.edu. sembles at 4 p.m. Sunday, April For more information call the who has served in the military, In addition, Pick said the 27, in the Performing Arts Cen- Department of Music at 507- put the group in contact with class plans to write notes to ter Recital Hall. 457-5250. a nursing supervisor in the Air the soldiers, thanking them for Featured ensembles are the Force stationed in Iraq. their efforts and for serving the Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quin- The nursing supervisor sent country. tet, Guitar Ensemble,Trombone r 11* Finals are coming! I On April 27th and 28th I Kafe Kryzsko and Freshens I I will be open Stop In To Sesame I Alm Copy all night! TODAY! Come in for some late night snacks and coffee to burn the midnight oil!
L J Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Arts a Entertainment 15 Zinter's winner propels WSU to fourth straight NSIC title
By WINONAN staff was going wild for a few min- like, 'They have it.'" Saturday and Sunday. bles and No. 2 singles for the utes afterward." Hertz was right. Zinter and "We've been in these pres- third consecutive year. "None Courtney Zinter said it was The shot won Zinter and her Moore went on to win the set sure situations before," Hertz of them were superstars. They a shot she probably shouldn't No. 3 doubles partner, Kaycee and defeat their Southwest Min- said. "After losing to Upper did it all together." have attempted. Moore, the point and nesota State op- Iowa, and since we've won Knowing she had no chance the game during the ponents 4-6, 6-3, conference so many years in a WSU battles of returning the ball if she let it third set of the match 6-4 in WSU's fi- row, I don't think the girls were bounce, Zinter, a junior on the that would decide the nal match of the feeling the pressure. Southwest Winona State,University wom- Northern Sun Inter- tournament, giv- was, because they've never elements, en's tennis team, raced to her collegiate Conference ing the Warriors won it." right and unleashed a big swing championship. their fourth con- Holly Peltier and Erika finishes third at the descending sphere. It also erased any secutive NSIC ti- Richae won the conference title She connected, sending the doubt WSU coach tle and their sev- in straight sets in No. 2 doubles, By WINONAN staff ball screaming down the line Megan Hertz had of inter enth in the past and freshman Amanda Asche for a winner. her team taking home eight years. won the No. 3 singles champi- "It was kind of a shot I prob- the title. "When it was over, I jumped onship 6-2, 6-1. LA CROSSE, Wis. — On ably shouldn't have taken, but "That's not a shot that many on Courtney — she didn't know WSU's Heather Pierce, who a day featuring cold weather, I just decided to go for it any- people can do," Hertz said. "As it was to win conference," was named the NSIC freshman steady rain and periodic delays, way," Zinter said. "The crowd soon as Courtney hit that, I was Hertz said. "Kaycee didn't re- of the year, cruised through the Winona State University alize it for a couple of minutes, the tournament in straight sets track and field team battled the either." before defeating Upper Iowa's elements and a nine-team field to finish in third place at the Phil Esten Invitational on Friday. "It was sweet to show other teams It wasn't anything the War- riors weren't used to. that their best is still not good "The Augustana meet was enough to beat Winona State." cold and windy, the Oshkosh meet was cold, and the Eau Megan Hertz, WSU women's tennis coach Claire meet was canceled be- cause of snow," WSU coach Mason Rebarchek said. "Wel- A Zinter/Moore loss would Jennifer Bradfield 6-2, 6-0 to come to track and field in the have resulted in a first-place win the No. 1 singles champi- Midwest." tie with Southwest, but the win onship. Despite the conditions, gave WSU 58 points for the "Heather didn't even let her freshman Emily Asuncion fin- two-day event — four - more opponents think they had a ished the 100-meter hurdles than the second-place Mus- chance," Hertz said. "She re- in 15.65 seconds to finish in tangs. ally took it to them." second place, and sophomore "Southwest came to play. Pierce and Mary Hester- Kaitlyn Jensen (15.98 seconds) They brought their 'A' game, man finished second in No. 1 followed in third. Both set per- but not even that was good doubles, and Hesterman added sonal bests in the event. enough," Hertz said. "To be a a second-place finish in No. 2 WSU sophomore Chelsey completely new team — a re- singles. Peltier was the runner- Brown won the shot put (39- ally young team — it was sweet up in No. 5 singles, Richae 1/2) and placed third in the to show other teams finished third in hammer throw (143-7). that their best is still No. 6 singles, Nicci Johnson placed second not good enough to and Moore was in the 400-meter dash (59.22 beat Winona State." the consolation seconds), and teammate Jen- WSU's perfor- champion in No. nifer Bradford finished third mance came after 4 singles to lead a (59.74 seconds). losing the final three balanced WSU at- Rebecca Stier finished sec- matches and four of tack. ond in the shot put (38-5), and its past seven to end "There were Jensen added a third-place fin- ,p• e 4 ///,/yW,; the regular season, Pi erce plenty of oppor- ish in the long jump (16-4 1/4). Fred Schulze/WINONAN including a 5-4 loss tunities to choke," "We had a lot of cold, wet WSU's Mary Hesterman returns a hit during a match earlier to Upper Iowa that Hertz re- said Hertz, who, as a player people, but you have to do what this season. Hesterman and the Warriors won their fourth ferred to as a "wake-up call" -- with WSU last season, claimed you have to do," Rebarchek consecutive NSIC championship over the weekend. one that the Warriors answered NSIC titles in both No. 1 dou- said. 16 Sports Jones wins 300th game; Warriors focused on regional
Adam Stanek fell to 14-4 in the NSIC and 28- April 15. two runners on base to take the Struzynski was nearly un- WINONAN 12 overall. WSU won by scores of 3-0 lead. stoppable on the mound, strik- "At this point, it is still one and 10-1. Jenny Wilmes went 3-for-4 ing out five over the three-hit A rocky stretch last week game at a time," WSU coach Kristen Fossell pitched a with three singles to lead the shutout in WSU's 12-0 win could have cost Winona State Greg Jones said when asked complete-game shutout in Warriors. over Bemidji State. University's softball team the about his team's chances of Game 1, scattering five hits The Warriors limped into the On the offensive side, three Northern Sun Intercollegiate making the NCAA tournament and striking out 11 and Mollie second NSIC Crossover of the players stood out above the rest: Conference championship, but as an at-large. "For us now, it is Bjelland went 3-for-3 with two year and split a doubleheader Halron, Rosenow and Wilmes. the Warriors are still in the hunt just about taking care of busi- RBIs and a run. with Mary (N.D.). The trio went 7-for-11, tal- for an at-large bit in the NCAA ness regionally." Bjelland was named NSIC WSU lost the first game 2-1. lied six of the team's 12 runs, Division II tournament. The Warriors started out the player of the week after going The Warriors took a 1-0 lead and had four RBIs. WSU went 6-3 last week — week hot, sweeping a double- 12-for-27 with four RBIs and a in the first inning, as Chelsea Although Laura Wright went all in conference games — and header with Upper Iowa on home run last week. Rosenow scored off a Bjelland 1-for-2, she made her at-bats With the victory, Jones got double. count. The senior infielder had win No. 300 as WSU's coach. Chelsea Ewing pitched an a three-run home run and a sac- In the second game, the War- incredible game, holding a rifice fly to give her four RBIs riors put up nine shutout until the in the game. runs on 11 hits. sixth inning, but WSU followed with a great Freshman Stacey Mary got a run on a effort against Northern State, Struzynski was fan- two-out passed ball winning 9-2. tastic once again, to tie the game and Again, Wilmes stole the as she pitched five eventually earned show offensively, going 3-for-4 solid innings, giv- the win in the bot- with three RBIs and a run ing up one run on tom of the ninth. scored. one hit and striking Ewing struck out Fossell had another good out eight. Bj el land four and walked outing, as she gave up just two Rightfielder Ter- three over 8 2/3 in- runs on three hits and had six ra Halron was solid as the lead- nings and gave up just two runs strikeouts over six innings. off hitter, as she went 3-for-4 — one earned — on four hits. With the conference sea- and scored two runs. Despite a three-game losing son over, the Warriors are now The Warriors faced off streak, the Warriors responded looking to make an impact against conference frontrunner with a 4-1 win over MSU- in the region. They will start Southwest Minnesota State on Moorhead. Thursday when they travel to Thursday but couldn't come up Fossell had another great face Minnesota-Duluth in a with any wins, losing 1-0 and performance, as she pitched doubleheader. 5-4. seven innings and gave up one WSU, ranked sixth in the The first game was a heart- run on three hits and struck out North Central Region, will be breaker for the Warriors. 12. playing in the Microtel Inn Going into the seventh in- The Warriors made it their and Suites Classic in Mankato, ning, Fossell was working on mission to string Minn., this week- a two-hit shutout in a scoreless out the winning end. The Warriors game but gave up a walk-off streak, as they han- will play five games solo home run to Amanda Bur- dled - Minnesota- in two days, starting khart. Crookston 9-0 in a off with St. Cloud In the game, Fossell only five-inning game State on Saturday, gave up that one run on three Saturday. which is ranked No. hits while striking out eight. Freshman Court- 9 in the region, and WSU lost the second game ney Strang struck Nebraska-Omaha, 5-4, despite 12 hits and three out 11 and recorded Jo nes which is ranked SMSU errors. a no-hit shutout. No. 4 in the region, "We had the hits; we just Bjelland went 2-for-2, scor- on Sunday. didn't put the hits together at ing three runs, and Wilmes "This is going to be the one the right time," Jones said. went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and that you are going to make or WSU held a 4-3 lead going a run. break your NCAA tournament Fred Schulze/WINONAN into the bottom of the sixth in- The Warriors followed that hopes with," Jones said. WSU's Terra Halron attempts a bunt during the Warriors' ning, but the Mustangs put to- performance by outscoring their doubleheader against Upper Iowa April 15 at Maxwell Field. opponents 21-2 on Sunday. The Warriors swept the Peacocks 3-0 and 10-1. gether a one-out double with Sports 17 Erdall's pitching,'skullet' intimidating opponents
Justin Magill dall's hair, but WSU coach easy-going." WINONAN Kyle Poock said it's best to Erdall has been pitching keep it hidden. well ever since a rough outing "I just told him to keep his against Wayne State (Neb.). It may be a new haircut, but hat on as much as possible," He gave up seven runs -- four it's the same old Donny Erdall Poock said. earned — in only four innings. the Winona State University After a complete-game, "Every game I have pitched baseball team has seen the past one-run, five-hit gem, Erdall besides that one we have been four years. showed off his new locks to a in position to win games," Er- Losing a bet while watch- few of the Warriors fans, tell- dall said. ing a Minnesota Twins game, ing them it was a "skullet" not The right-hander is quick to Erdall lived up to his end and a mullet. praise his teammates behind gave himself a new "do", mak- The other reason for the new him, especially against CSP ing him look like he's in the look? Supposedly, Erdall hasn't last Wednesday. NHL playoffs, rather than con- been pitching well. "I haven't had to do much," tending for a top spot in the "I haven't been throwing the Erdall said. "Guys behind me Northern Sun Intercollegiate ball too good as of late," Erdall have had my back all year." Conference standings. said. "I needed to change." Being part of a rotation with "I grew up playing hockey Whatever it was, it worked senior Bryan Ruff and sopho- for (Bloomington) Jefferson, for him last Wednesday in a more Ross Hellenbrand, Erdall so I'm used to having hair like game that he was in complete said WSU will be tough to beat this," Erdall said. control of from start to finish. in the postseason. Players and coaches weren't One of the concerns pitch- "We're kind of a three head- shy about making fun of Er- ers had all season for WSU was ed monster," Erdall said. "If walks, but Erdall had a near we have to play three games clean sheet in that category, in the conference tournament only walking one Golden Bear like we did last year, we have . Jackie Hahn/WINONAN and striking out six. the pitching to be a dangerous WSU's Kyle Hanken delivers a pitch during the War- If Erdall said he hasn't team again." riors' doubleheader against UM-Crookston on Sunday at pitched that well this season, Similar to most upperclass- Loughrey Field. it will be scary to see what he men on the team, Erdall's fa- WSU split again in NSIC Ruff and Erdall put together could do the rest of the season vorite memory came from last play, this time against CSP. near flawless performances. if he gets his game going. season's NSIC tournament The Warriors won Game 1 Ruff pitched three innings, giv- Erdall, who has the NSIC's when the Warriors defeated 6-1 behind Erdall, but fell 6-5 ing up two hits and no runs, third-best ERA (2.31), said a WSC in Nebraska. in Game 2. while Erdall pitched three fin- change in attitude has been the "That was awesome," Erdall WSU got its bats going ings, giving up one hit and no difference this year. said. "Being able to celebrate against UM-Crookston, sweep- runs. "On days I was pitching, on their field was sweet." ing the Golden Eagles in a four- With their wins, Ruff and nobody would want to talk to With WSC in control of the game series 17-1, 15-2, 14-4, Erdall each have four wins and me," Erdall said. "I would al- regular season, it's likely it 19-0. lead WSU in that category. ways have my grumpy face on, will host the NSIC tournament, The Warriors, whose offense WSU came into last week- but after my game I was back to meaning WSU might have to was called a disappointment by ' end fifth in the NSIC and will the same Donny." win it all again in order to make assistant coach Seth Wing last most likely stay there heading 10 Erdall credits playing for the it to regionals. week, responded by scoring 65 into its series against WSC. La Crosse Loggers the past two How sweet would it be to runs in the sweep. "Ruff and Donny (Erdall) summers for his easy-going win conference again? "Our batting average has pitched a little this weekend, ways this year. Having a sched- "If you can't win it at home, been good all season," Poock so we can save their arms this ule similar to that in the pros you might as well win it there," said. "We had a problem string- week against Wayne," Poock can burn one out if they don't Erdall said. "It seems like we ing hits together for most of said. learn to enjoy the game. have always had to do that the season but were able to get The Warriors play WSC to- "We would play six days a since I have been here." day in a series that is huge for %'A; %,e,7/%3//:•,,m/M•Z;• • /, some big innings this week." Paul Solberg/WINONAN week over the entire summer, If Erdall's collegiate career Poock didn't give WSU's WSU, which needs to finish in WSU pitcher Donny Er- so you have to have fun, oth- does end after the NSIC tourna- hitting all the credit for its of- the top six in the NSIC in order dall listens to the National erwise you will be burned out ment, it will not tarnish the four fensive explosion. to qualify for the conference Anthem prior to the start of from the game," Erdall said. memorable years he has had at "Crookston helped us out a tournament. the Warriors' doubleheader "Being with the guys, you learn WSU, being a staple of success bit by misplaying some balls," against UM-Crookston Sun- how to have fun and keep things for the Warriors. Poock said. day at Loughrey Field. 18 Sports Annual spring game provides preview of'new era' Chandler MacLean of rebuilding versus reloading, Tennessee-Martin looked pol- uate where people are, I didn't "It was a great growing pe- WINONAN the Warriors appear to have ished and certainly didn't close see anybody really stand out as riod for us," Jirgl said. "We'll opted for the latter. any doors this spring. far as a 'wow' factor," Sawyer take this, we'll get healthy and The Northern Sun Intercolle- "We grew a lot as a football WSU's backfield is crowded said. "But they competed and we'll get rested over the sum- giate Conference will welcome team," WSU coach Tom Saw- with talent, and could evolve that's what I was looking for. mer. But we have a lot of work four new schools next year, yer said after the spring game. into a committee of sorts next So nobody took a back seat." to do." expanding conference mem- "We really started to under- season. WSU's defense was a sur- Veterans such as lineback- bership from 10 to 14. Several stand our personality and those Juniors Carey Rottman and prise standout at the spring ers Brent Yule and Jared Stahl- Winona State University teams types of things." Randy Spring are known com- game. ecker, safety Tyler Perkette, will begin their respective sea- The culmination of the spring modities and have carved roles Freshman linebackers Jake cornerback Tony Hill, and line- sons as the team to beat in the session — Purple for themselves in Harmon and Ryan Jirgl showed men Ryan Rothwell, Chauncey new-look NSIC. beat White 17-7 the offense. up all spring as impact players. Charlson and Michael Hender- One such target will fall in the intrasquad Sophomore Jirgl intercepted two passes in son will provide WSU defense squarely on the back of the spring game — end- Darren Davis and the spring game, and Harmon with an experienced leadership WSU football team. ed the first install- transfer Curtis displayed a nose for the ball. core. The Warriors rolled through ment of a long series Dewberry should the NSIC 9-0 last season. High- of position battles also figure heavy lights included a revenge defeat and evaluations that into the Warriors' WSU Briefs: Women's of Bemidji State and a FOX should pick up when ground game. Da- Sports Net North beatdown of practice resumes in vis gives WSU Concordia-St. Paul. In the end, August. a between-the- golf team third at NSIC the Warriors went out a top- WSU's major position battles tackles bruiser. Dewberry is 20, Division II playoff team, will take place on the offensive an electric talent who already By WINONAN staff Placko shot a 168 (84-84) though several pieces of that side of the ball, where the team has some, including Sawyer, Saturday and Sunday and tied team were in the last year of graduated an all-conference drawing comparisons to two- The Winona State University for third place — nine strokes their eligibility. quarterback, running back and time Harlon Hill Award finalist women's golf team finished the out of first — to lead the War- The buzz word around re- wide receiver. and former WSU All-American spring portion of the Northern riors to a third-place finish (697) cent spring practices, which Redshirt freshman Amir running back Kevin Curtin. Sun Intercollegiate Conference at the Maverick Invitational. concluded last Saturday with Ross has seniority within the "I'm just out here trying to championships with a third- Brady Strangstalien shot a the annual WSU football spring Warriors' system, but Division learn the plays and get more place finish. two-over-par 73 and finished game, was "new era." In terms IAA transfer Greg Preston from comfortable with the guys," The Warriors, who entered in a tie for eighth place to lead said Dewberry, who scored the two-day spring portion of the WSU men's golf team to a a rushing touchdown for the the tournament third-place tie Mon- Purple in the spring game and trailing second- day in the Golden returned the ensuing kickoff 82 place Concordia- Bear Invitational in yards for a touchdown for the St. Paul by four Lake City, Minn. White. strokes and first- John Anderson, Junior wide receiver Tyree place Upper Iowa Keegan Drugan and Burks has all the tools to domi- by 40, finished Ross Wilhelm each nate any competition WSU fac- with a 1,341 — shot a 75 and tied for es next season. But after Burks, 21 strokes behind 15th place for WSU, with the graduation of record- CSP and 90 strokes which finished with breaking pass catcher Scott Pe- behind UIU. Plac ko a team total of 298 ters, the rest is significantly less WSU junior — 10 strokes off the clear. Megan Placko, who finished winning score. The offensive line should the two-day fall portion six Kevin Loeffler tied for sev- anchor the team. Sawyer raved strokes behind the leader, shot enth place with a five-over-par about the unit all spring. Led an 81 on Friday at the par 72 76 — two strokes behind the by all-NSIC tackle Nick Urban Fox Run Golf Club to finish in tournament winner — on Tues- and center Seth Haun, it has a tie for third with a four-day day to lead the. Warriors to a starting-caliber talent as far as total of 315. third-place finish in the 10-team 12-deep, according to Sawyer. WSU junior Tara Christens- Concordia Spring Invitational. v/7 "APV*../oxi .40 :' Offensive position battles en shot a 335 over the four-day Strangstalien and Drugan should wage into early fall as tournament and finished 10th. each shot rounds of 78 to tie no clear-cut winners or losers Placko was named to the for 11th for WSU, which shot Jacki Hahn/WINONAN came out of spring practices. all-NSIC first team, and Chris- a 312 and finished three strokes WSU's Curtis Dewberry dives into the end zone Saturday "Until we sit down and eval- tensen was a second-team se- behind first-place Minnesota during the Warriors' spring game at Maxwell Field. lection. State. Sports 19
WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008
Kaycee Moore and the Warriors win their fourth consecutive NSIC championship
Baseball:. Erdall exce iyithi new attitude, hairdo Softball: Jones wins 300th gaiiie;Bjelland powers Warriors Football: 'New era' begins with annualsspring•game