CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

CRITICS’ REVIEW, PAGE 9 EGGY AWARDS, PAGE 6 INAUGURATION, PAGE 10

Critics rate ‘United 93’ on Sports editor gives out Chancellor’s speech opposite ends of the scale annual Eggy Awards outlines the future to the best UW-RF athletes vision of campus TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS May 5, 2006S www.uwrf.edu/student-voice V Volume 93, Issue 24 State budget cuts strain campus Gay slurs slash campus Incidents targetShalena UW-RF’s Brandt gay community funding,AJ Oscarson faculty [email protected] ale [email protected] During the past two semesters at UW-Rivers Falls, mem- bers of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) have been subject Students have a history of being apathetic when it to slanderous remarks and demeaning actions. comes to politics and voting, so when something Last semester, a student from UW-RF had a saying degrad- comes to the legislature’s chopping block, universi- ing gays on a Facebook profile, said Audrey Liquard, co- ty funding is one of the first and hardest cut, said chair of GSA. A post from someone agreed with the picture political science professor Wes Chapin. and offered a way to get rid of some gay people. “It’s a well known fact the administration did cut Liquard said the profile stated, “I hate faggot fucks!!” the university budget $250 million,” said State The related post stated, “Wanna kill some faggot fucks? I Representative Kitty Rhoades, R-Hudson. have a hitch on my truck, you got chains or some rope could The cuts, Chapin said, are causing him to adjunct do?” she said. all of his political science courses (give classes to A copy of the page was placed in the GSA mailbox, locat- long-term substitutes) so he has more time to run the ed in the Leadership Center, on Nov. 2, Liquard said. She new international studies major that he is heading didn’t know who placed it there, or for what reason. up. Since GSA meetings are held every Tuesday, Liquard said, He said the legislature expects the University to she didn’t want to wait a week before doing something about deal with it by doing more work, but there are only the issue. so many hours in a day. She said she wanted to do something as soon as possible to “I don’t know what the breaking point is, but we let people know GSA wants to spread love, fight hate and are stretching it pretty far,” he said. “The overall believes in allying. budget is stretched pretty thin.” Pink felt triangles were made to be handed out Nov. 14-18 Chapin and the political science department are at a table GSA had in the Student Center, Liquard said. She not the only ones feeling the stress. purchased the fabric from a store in town and cut it into tri- “We had a retirement who wasn’t replaced, and angles. one of my colleagues has been associate dean and “I think it was a good place to start,” Liquard said. acting dean of our college for the past couple of “Whoever wrote that can see the pink triangles and think, years,” said David Trechter of the agricultural eco- ‘I’m an idiot.’” nomics department. “So we have been a bit short At the table, markers were available for people to write staffed.” their own sayings about spreading love, fighting hate and Working with a short staff, long hours and multi- allying with everyone, she said. ple duties has taken its toll on UW-River Falls. “That wasn’t in our agenda,” Liquard said. “It was a total- “Like most people, I work most nights and week- ly cool campaign.” ends,” Trechter said. “People will burn out, find bet- During the United Council referendum, some GSA mem- ter alternatives elsewhere, or will cut back on the bers were out campaigning to stay with UC, said Sean Eberle, a member of GSA. Some students who were campaigning to pull out of UC See Budget page 3 told students that supporting the vote meant they were sup- porting gay marriage and transgender bathrooms on campus, Jen Dolen/Student Voice he said. Senior Audrey Liquard and freshman Amanda McGee hold hands in the gar- den area of the Student Center. Liquard and McGee met through a mutual Studying abroad See GSA page 3 friend at UW-River Falls this semester. allows students to explore the world Shalena Brandt UW-RFHelen student Clarke takes on a rare role in Congress [email protected] [email protected] Students, faculty and staff at UW-River Falls have A UW-River Falls student had the rare oppor- the world at their fingertips with the availability of tunity to take on the role of a congresswoman many study abroad programs offered every semester, when she participated in the United States but the reasons why students choose to utilize the pro- Model House of Representatives, put on by the grams vary. American Youth Scholarship Foundation April According to a study conducted at UW-RF last 17-21 in Washington, D.C. spring, 51 students have participated in a college-level Jane Norman, a junior and broad-field social program in another country. The study was conducted studies secondary education major with a polit- to get helpful information to build better programs for ical science emphasis, was the representative future students. Students in the senior capstone cours- for U.S. Congressional District 3 of Wisconsin, es were surveyed, and a total of 258 students partici- which includes Hudson to Eau Claire and then pated in the survey. to the south, she said. The same study showed students traveled to 25 dif- Balancing a school schedule has left little time ferent countries, ranging from locations in Europe, for Norman to take on these opportunities, she Asia, South America and Africa. Scotland had the said, but this event was planned far enough in Submitted Photo highest number of international students with 18. advance that she was able to make it work. Mexico and England had the second highest amount “I thought it would be really interesting and Student Jane Norman (front, sixth from left) stands in the Committee on Financial of students with five. challenging,” she said, recalling when Services room of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. For many, studying abroad makes sense academical- Associate Professor Davida Alperin handed out divided into different committees to spend the to each committee to debate. Political science ly, allowing them to arrange time to study in a certain flyers in a class last semester. “It was an oppor- week simulating the actions of the U.S. House professors served as committee chairs and country of their choice, said Wes Chapin, chair of tunity to learn and gain experience.” of Representatives. Norman was placed on the helped the participants debate the bills. If a bill international studies. The application process was pretty minimal, Committee on Financial Services. passed through a committee, it was debated on “This is one of the few times in their life they will she said, and she had to submit an essay, tran- The individuals spent the week writing bills the floor during the full session on the final day. probably get this opportunity to travel and study,” he scripts and a formal application. relevant to their committee, and program direc- said. The program’s roughly 400 participants were tors chose bills and submitted certain amounts See Congress page 3 Financially, it’s more affordable for students to trav- el, Chapin said. Significant discounts are available for students on boarding, traveling and sightseeing in a country. “Many countries are designed for student travel,” he said. Masquers presents a suspicious murder mystery Since he works with students who are in the Blair Bengs mances on April 27-29 saw the hard International Traveling Classroom, he said a majority work of the cast and crew pay off. of the students tell him they want to travel abroad [email protected] “The Butler Did It” shows the audi- because they want to understand other cultures rather ence “the irony of life,” O’Brien said. than just reading about them for a class. The Blanche Davis Theatre is the site of a suspected murder. The beginning of the play has the “They also want to learn about themselves and take potential to catch the audience off a challenge,” Chapin said. “The Butler Did It,” presented by the Masquers, offers viewers a twist- guard. After considering what people said about studying Within five minutes of the curtain abroad, Keighla Schmidt, a junior majoring in jour- ed tale that takes a different stance on the standard whodunit. opening, it is clear that there is more nalism, said that an international experience just made to the plot than meets the eye. sense. Director Iris O’Brien was not only faced with the challenge of directing Actor Keith Carl portrays Anthony She said she was determined to attend the J. Lefcourt, the role of a play director. International Traveling Classroom (ITC) program a play within a play, but the project is run entirely by students. A master of manipulation, Lefcourt since her second year at UW-RF because she always needs his play to be a success. To do knew she would study abroad. Combating the difficulties of a stu- dent-run performance required this, he obsessively seeks a perfect “I will go anywhere someone is willing to take me,” reaction from his actors as his script Schmidt said. “I want to see the world.” intense preparation and a lot of time, O’Brien said. calls for the murder of Mrs. Butler. The ITC program takes students to many countries in Carl is the only actor with one role. Europe, she said. Since January, Schmidt has been to As director, she was faced with “trying to make everything come The other five actors face the task of London, Greenwhich, Torino, Venice and a handful of playing two roles. other countries and cities. together.” Rehearsals were five to six nights a Alexis Delve plays Natalie, an actor “I think everyone should have this opportunity,” determined to steal the spotlight from Schmidt said. “It’s so cool to meet new people and to week, with practices ranging from Submitted Photo three to four hours. Keith Carl, left, Alexis Delve, center, and Greg Lund, right, See Travel page 3 Those who attended the perfor- portray their characters in “The Butler Did It.” See Play page 3

Spot color BLACK

Student Voice 2 NEWS May 5, 2006 VOICE SHORTS SENATE

LOCAL New Senate room capped at $25K Helen Clarke dent is currently vacant for next year, and Senate will provide $1,500 from the Shared Prof examines choices for business majors suggested international students apply for Governance Account to The New Voters [email protected] Hamid Tabesh will present “Determinants of Choice of Business the position. Project. The funds will be used to pay for a Major: A Case Study,” on May 5 at 3:15 p.m. in South Hall. Student Senate has been given the oppor- • Eggers said the Taxpayer Protection band, advertising, T-shirts and other items Tabesh is a professor of economics and the director of the center. tunity to outfit a meeting room in the new Amendment passed the assembly by a vote as decided by The New Voters Project He will present data obtained from a survey of business students at Student Union with a sound system, and of 50-49 this week. Rep. Kitty Rhoades, R- Committee. UW-RF that is used to examine what influences their choice of professional tables and chairs. Hudson, voted in favor. • Senate failed to pass a motion to provide major in business. After discussion and debate at the May 2 • During his last meeting as Senate presi- a stipend to the Ethics Committee after the The seminar is sponsored by the UW-River Falls Center for meeting, Senate approved the funding of the dent, Nick Cluppert spoke about several extensive work done following the recent Economic Research, and is the last one for spring semester in the room, which will be no more than $25,000, accomplishments made by the Senate this elections. center’s Friday Seminar Series. by a vote of 10-5. year, including: a commitment to the Health • Because the Shared Governance Account The seminar is free and open to the public. President Nick Cluppert expressed his and Human Performances building, the res- will end the academic year with a surplus of approval of the plan for the benefit of audi- idence hall energy campaign, guiding a over $44,000, Senate made a unanimous ence members, because individual micro- campus skateboarding policy, a student sur- decision to transfer $20,000 to the Bands to perform in Finals Fest phones would be provided for each senator. vey, a student savings club card, taking a University Reserve Account. “I don’t care if we have one person or 20 stance on the TPA, the diversity banquet, • Summer funding allocations made by Local bands will play in Finals Fest on May 6 at 4 p.m. people here,” he said. “That person Multicultural Programming Center funding, LDPB were approved. St. Croix Valley The Irish rock/punk group The Tossers will play at 6 p.m. deserves to hear everything Senate is dis- the first special Senate meeting for the D2L Summer Theatre will receive $7,000, Comedian Eric O’Shea will perform at 7 p.m., and Mike Doughty, cussing.” issue, student organization funding, taking a Entertainment Committee will receive former frontman of the band Soul Coughing, at 8 p.m. Senator Nate Cook proposed a hostile stance on smoking on campus, supporting $11,200 and Recreational Activities will There will be backyard games and other entertainment, and food amendment to support the sound system, faculty on the health insurance issue, the receive $1,000. will be provided. but not pay for better tables and chairs. campus safety walk and work in the Gulf • To update the Senate Web site, $500 The event is free and open to the public. “The tables and chairs we have now work coast after Hurricane Katrina. from the Shared Governance Account was just fine,” Cook said. “There are a lot of • Awards were given by Cluppert and Vice approved to hire Student Services to build things on campus we could use this money President Beth Barnett for positions of the and maintain the site. RF offers workshop on St. Croix watershed for.” year, as voted on by Senate. The award for • LDPB bylaw changes were approved to UW-River Falls is offering a workshop focusing on the St. Croix Cook’s amendment proposal failed by a first-year senator went to Dusty reflect changes the Board has already put Watershed June 7 and 8. vote of 6-8. Pfundheller, director of the year was into effect. The workshop is part of the St. Croix River Institute’s summer While Senate will be given first priority on Lindsey Burdick and senator of the year • Facilities and Fees Board bylaw changes offerings, and will be taught by professors Michael Middleton and the room, it will also be used by Faculty was Vang Lo. were also approved. Kerry Keen. Senate, Academic Staff Council, the Board Barnett also gave out gavels for “dedicat- • Senate unanimously passed a motion for The first day, students will spend a day exploring the geologic his- of Regents and various other groups need- ed service” to Facilities and Fees Board “the students to be appropriately and fairly tory of Interstate Park and the Dalles of the St. Croix River, an area ing meeting space on campus. Chair Jim Vierling, Leadership monetarily compensated for the loss of two rich with evidence of continental rifting, ancient vulcanism, storm- Development and Programming Board significant buildings,” Rodli Commons and battered seacliffs, glacial scouring and massive glacial meltwaters. Chair Carolyn Schenk and Cluppert. the Student Center, which will be turned The second day, students will trace the flow of water along the Other Senate news • Senate decided unanimously to change into academic buildings when the new Kinnickinnic River from source to outlet, examining features such Student Association Student Senate bylaws Student Union is completed. • International Student Association to reflect a discontinued relationship with “It’s usually good to remind folks that as springs, river processes, delta formation, and environmental President Bwarenaba Kautu addressed the issues related to surface water and groundwater. United Council. some buildings are funded completely by Senate May 2 to thank the senators who • Senate agreed to support the annual student fees,” Senate Advisor Vicki The workshop costs $99 per person. An early registration discount attended an ISA meeting at his request. of $10 is available for registrations received by May 26. Family Day event on campus by allocating Hajewski said. Kautu attended the Jan. 31 Senate meet- $2 per student from the Shared Governance The resolution will be forwarded on to ing, asking senators to make a seat for inter- Account. Chancellor Don Betz, Vice Chancellor of national students on Senate, and to be more • Another bylaw change was passed by Administration and Finance, Mary Halada, REGIONAL involved in the issues that face these non- Senate to ensure that all motions be submit- Director of Student Facilities Mike Stifter, Fines increase for underage drunk drivers traditional students. ted to and approved by the appropriate Director of Student Services and Programs “Whatever decision you make here, it also Senate committee before being placed on Gregg Heinselman, UW System President Drivers who are pulled over with alcohol in their system and are affects us,” Kautu said. the agenda. Kevin Reilly, Rep. Kitty Rhoades, Sen. under the legal drinking age now face tougher penalties in Legislative Affairs Director Joe Eggers • In an attempt to encourage students to Sheila Harsdorf and Gov. Jim Doyle. Wisconsin. said the Senate seat for a nontraditional stu- vote in the upcoming November elections, According to the River Falls Journal, a law was recently enacted strengthening the penalties significantly. The new law increased the fine for drinking and driving under age 21 from $10 to $200. It also increased the fine for drinking and driving under the age of 21 and carrying passengers under the age of 16 from $20 to $400. Drivers will also have their licenses suspended for 90 days, and will receive four demerit points on their driving record. ROTSarahC Packingham initiatedstretching, push-ups, at sit-ups, running,RF and Drivers accumulating a certain number of demerit points face addi- usually ends with something fun like basket- tional suspensions. [email protected] ball or ultimate Frisbee,” Carroll said. Major Dan Lonsdorf, safety director for the Wisconsin Department New on campus this semester is the Carroll also said that if more students on of Transportation, says the idea is to allow no leeway to beginning Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), campus get involved, he and the other eight drivers. and members involved are hoping the orga- cadets wouldn’t have to travel to Stout for Two years ago, the state handed out about 1,300 absolute sobriety nization will gain more recognition soon. classes. tickets. There are currently nine UW-River Falls “There was also a class every week, and a students enrolled in the program, and they lab on Fridays. There are four class levels, work with students from two other UW- which cover everything from drill and cere- Doyle starts gas-price petition online System schools. mony, tactical movements and reading mili- tary maps, to issuing orders and some of the Gov. Jim Doyle is urging Wisconsin residents to sign an online “There are three schools,” junior John Carroll said. “Stevens Point is the largest more in-depth aspects of military strategy. petition asking the federal government to do something about rising The Level 1 classes were held here at the Hudson with about 50 students, and Stout has around gas prices and oil companies’ growing profits, according the UW-RF campus. The Level 2 classes were Star-Observer 20. These are just estimates.” . held at Stout. The labs were a hands-on Doyle said all companies should have the right to make a fair prof- Every week the students of UW-RF, UW- Stevens Point and UW-Stout work out application of the class work that was done it, but oil companies are announcing record profits at a time when that week,” Carroll said. residents can not afford to pay around $3 for a gallon of gas. together. “PT [physical training] was held every Doyle, who’s running for re-election this fall, launched the petition See ROTC page 8 initiative with the state of Michigan. Doyle said he hopes people will Tuesday and Thursday, and consists of use the Web site, www.lowergasprices.wi.gov, to send a message to Congress and oil companies that the profits are excessive. Doyle called on Bush and Congress to roll back the $10 billion in RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY tax breaks that he said oil companies currently receive. He also Eric Ebert told officers that $10 cash had been take crowbar-like object but didn’t hit anyone. urged Congress to figure out a way to return some of oil companies’ from the cash register behind the front desk According to the report, other witnesses excess profits to people across the country. Doyle said it’s up to [email protected] of the library. confirmed similar details about the fight. Congress to determine what level of profits is considered excessive. April 23 Johnson stated that the cashbox had been A plate number of one of the cars had been The AAA said the average price for a gallon of gas Monday in UW-River Falls Public Safety officers counted April 21 before the weekend, and reported, but RFPD was unable to locate Wisconsin was about $2.94. reported the theft of a “Public Safety was counted again April 24, but came up either vehicle. Vehicles Only” sign stolen from its post in $10 short. • Joshua A. Koehn reported damage done B-Lot, 590 S. Third St. Johnson told officers the key to the regis- in his May Hall room to Public Safety NATIONAL The sign is valued around $100. ter may have been left in the cash register. around 3 a.m. Pop distributors to pull sodas from schools Koehn told officers that someone had April 24 April 27 come into his room while he was sleeping In a deal announced Wednesday, the nation’s largest beverage dis- • Amanda L. Wojnowiak, 21, was arrested Devon D. Lemay, 20, was fined $361 for and dumped water on him, his books and tributors agreed to stop selling non-diet sodas to most public for domestic-related battery and taken to loitering on premises, $235 for damage to his computer. Koehn told officers he was schools, where childhood obesity has become an increasing concern, Pierce County Jail after an altercation with property and $172 for disorderly conduct at almost sure who did it, but refused to give a according to CNN. one of her roommates on April 22 at 235 W. the Ground Zero bar, 121 S. Main St., name. Public high schools would still be sold diet soda under the agree- Johnson St. around 12:35 a.m. Koehn stated he wanted to file the report ment, but elementary and middle schools would be sold only According to River Falls Police, RFPD officers were dispatched to the bar because his textbooks had been damaged unsweetened juice, low-fat milk and water, said Jay Carson, a Wojnowiak allegedly punched her room- after several witnesses saw Lemay alleged- and he didn’t want to be charged. spokesman for former President Bill Clinton, whose William J. mate, Ashley E. Olson, in the face after ly punch and crack a big screen TV at the Officers estimated the damage to be Clinton Foundation helped broker the deal. receiving several harassing text messages bar. around $440. The agreement shouldn’t have much impact on the $63 billion bev- from her. When officers arrived they spoke to the • Craig J. Hodowanic, 19, and Seth G. erage industry’s bottom line, said John Sicher, editor and publisher Olson told police she originally sent the bartender who indicated Lemay had Johnson, 19, were fined $249 each by of Beverage Digest, which compiles extensive data on the industry. messages after becoming upset with punched the screen. As officers looked at Public Safety for underage consumption at The deal follows a wave of regulation by school districts and state Wojnowiak on the way home from bars in Lemay, he allegedly punched the popcorn an unreported location. legislatures to cut back on student consumption of soda amid reports St. Paul. Olson stated she used text mes- machine he was standing next to. of rising childhood obesity rates. Nearly 35 million students nation- sages in order to avoid confrontation. Lemay was placed under arrest for disor- April 29 wide will be affected by the deal, said The Alliance for a Healthier After reading the text messages, derly conduct. Lemay stated he had done • James F. Allen, 18, and Mark E. Generation, which worked with Clinton’s foundation and the Wojnowiak confronted Olson at their home. nothing wrong and denied punching the Lascotte, 19, were fined $298 each by American Heart Association on the deal. According to Olson and another witness popcorn machine. RFPD for second-offense underage con- How quickly the changes take hold will depend in part on individ- statement, Wojnowiak and Olson began The bartender estimated the cost of the TV sumption at 415 E. Cascade Ave. around ual school districts’ willingness to alter their existing contracts, the arguing. As Olson turned to walk away, around $500. 1:30 a.m. alliance said. The companies agreed to work to implement the Wojnowiak punched Olson on the left side Officers responded to 415 E. Cascade Ave. changes at 75 percent of the nation’s public schools by the 2008- of the face, knocking Olson down. April 28 after the owner reported unknown people in 2009 school year, and at all public schools a year later. The fight was broken up by another room- • A fight was reported to Public Safety her backyard. mate. around 2 p.m. in E-Lot, near Johnson Hall, According to the report, when the officers Wojnowiak was later arrested on April 24 between several white and Asian males. arrived they found the three males in the by RFPD around 6 p.m. When officers arrived at E-Lot they found backyard near a shed. Officers report that Briefs compiled by Amber Jurek • Criminal damage to Johnson Hall was Michael C. Oday holding a cloth to his one subject, later identified as Allen, ran reported to Public Safety by Johnson Hall bloody nose. into the shed and a tree before falling down. staff around 7:40 p.m. Oday told officers he and his friends had When the officers approached the males, Johnson Hall Resident Assistant Tyrell been standing on the sidewalk having a two of them ran to the front of the house but Galetka reported to officers that someone smoke with his friends when two cars were apprehended by another officer. had shot three BBs through the first-floor pulled up. Oday stated that the people in the Allen was lying on the ground and stated GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! study lounge window. Officers were unable vehicles began yelling at him and his to officers that he was trying to get to his to locate any of the BBs inside the room. friends. residence hall. Replacement cost for the window is esti- Oday said neither he nor his friends said Allen was taken to the police station and Send ad information for mated around $85. anything to the people in the vehicles. later transported to detox. your business to • Theft of money from Davee Library was Oday stated that after the yelling, two • Jesse R. Goebel, 20, was fined $172 for [email protected] reported to Public Safety around 8 a.m. Asian males jumped from the car. One male underage consumption at 415 E. Cascade Library employee Julianne K. Johnson allegedly punched him in the face three around 1:50 a.m. times. The other came around the car with a

Spot color BLACK

May 5, 2006 NEWS Student Voice 3 GSA: Organization supports, educates members in time of need Budget: Professors work extra hours as result of constant cuts from page 1 from page 1 coupled with more students taking an interest in certain courses, is causing heavy strains on UW- On the last day of the referen- things we normally do and expect of ourselves. RF professors and courses. dum, he said, students were say- Tracey Gladstone-Sovell, chair of the political “There’s been very little support for higher edu- ing the reason some senators science department, said the cuts have been going cation in the political arena,” Chapin said. from Student Senate were voting on for years, and the UW System has not been Rhoades agrees. to get out of UC was because good since the mid-90s. Now, UW-RF is looking “Both parties need to do a better job,” Rhoades they didn’t want to support gay weathered. said. and transgender students. “We’re going to have to say, literally, ‘we can’t On the other hand, she said, the students are “I thought it was a great oppor- take any more students,’” she said. doing a good job. tunity to use us to get angry,” The University, she said, has cut jobs that put a “Your Student Senate has done a very very good Eberle said. lot of strain on faculty, staff and administration. job representing your campus,” she said. “They Another constant issue affect- Trechter agreed. work very hard; they’re articulate. I can’t say that ing the gay community on cam- “The global reality for the UW System is that for all campuses.” pus is people driving by on we’ve admitted something like 10,000 more stu- Yet support for certain courses seems to be on the Cascade Avenue and other dents while shrinking the faculty by about 600,” rise with no more money in sight to help cover the streets while yelling derogatory Trechter said. cost. comments, he said. The other problem, he said, is that with profes- Nine years ago there were six students in “It’s a little frustrating,” Eberle sors working more hours just to cover the day-to- Chapin’s international science course. This semes- said. “I guess this is what I day classes and grading, they do not have the time ter there are more than 100. The political science expect from some people.” to update curricula to keep the program current. department used to only teach one comparative He said he tries to brush off the “If we are all overbooked doing our routine politics course but due to high demand for the incidents most of the time, but activities (and we definitely are), we have little class the University has to offer three. worries about them escalating time, energy and other resources with which to “There are more classes that need to be taught,” into something more serious. He bring forth new classes, programs and majors,” Chapin said. said he doesn’t know how far it Trechter said. Despite the increase in certain classes and the has to go before someone gets Jen Dolen/Student Voice Rhoades said getting the UW System back to budget cuts, Gladstone-Sovell said if the UW hurt. Pink triangles, which have been seen attached to students’ where it was before the cuts will take time and System was important to the legislature, gover- GSA is a place for members to backpacks around campus since November, show the efforts work. She said she has three kids on college and nor’s office or the community, it could be saved. go to talk about campus issues, made by GSA to fight intolerance. she too feels the effects of a climbing tuition rate. “If we want it, we’ve got to pay for it,” she said. Eberle said. Members get ideas But, she said, she would prefer the rates stayed “I don’t think it’s just a problem with legislature “They need to educate them- The mission statement for the constant rather than freezing for one year then it’s about a problem with citizens thinking of about what to do about a prob- selves about the problems they group is to support and educate lem that has happened. jumping the next. themselves as taxpayers only.” might cause to others.” gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgen- Budget cuts at both the federal and state level, “I think it helps a little,” he On campus, GSA doesn’t want der, ally, queer and questioning said. to just promote tolerance, but the students at UW-RF, Eberle said. He said he feels many of the celebration of diversity, Liquard Although GSA strives to pro- issues are hate crimes. said. mote awareness and education Congress: “Hate crimes are a deliberate “I think the word ‘tolerance’ on campus, event planning has Student debates hot issues in the nation’s capital from page 1 physical or verbal attack on a just means to grit your teeth and occasionally taken a backseat to nity when it becomes available is important, espe- minority or group of students,” being fine with it,” she said. “We simply providing emotional sup- cially under time constraints,” she said. “And Eberle said. “Verbal things are want to promote that we’re port to members through listen- While in the nation’s capital, Norman had a first- knowing when to hold my tongue.” very emotional.” happy you’re here to learn some- ing and discussion. hand opportunity to see the Capitol building, and Norman said she also enjoyed the extensive The deliberate attacks on the thing new and gain a new per- “Sometimes it becomes more the student committee sessions were held in the research that went into the creation of every bill. gay community at UW-RF have spective.” of a support-base group,” Eberle actual committee rooms used by the U.S. “You had to know what you were talking about,” possibly hindered the progress to The student organization has a said. “Sometimes we have to cut Congress. she said. “If you’re afraid to say something stupid, reach a comfortable place in life membership of 12 people, but back outside activities for sup- “You’re right where they all meet,” she said. “I you might as well never talk, ever.” that many previously struggled random students often attending port issues.” had never seen that.” This was especially true when the participants with, he said. meetings and events around The most rewarding part of her experience was were working with Judy Schneider, who works “People just have to be careful campus, Eberle said. participating in debate, Norman said. with Congress and trains new representatives. with what they say,” Eberle said. “It was an opportunity to practice your skills at Norman said Schneider purposely treated the stu- speaking and being persuasive,” she said, adding dents as she does incoming representatives for the that she was very impressed with many of the stu- educational element. Travel: dents who got involved. Norman also said she got a taste of the action in Money, graduation hinder some students to study abroad Norman and the Committee on Financial Washington, D.C., when Chinese President Hu Jin from page 1 The survey also showed 60 stu- work to travel abroad. Services wrote a bill to increase the federal mini- Tao met with President George W. Bush April 20, dents were simply not interested With graduation in the fall, she mum wage, and she said the debate became very and later gave a speech in the hotel Norman was heated between parties, and the U.S. Constitution, staying in. see things that you’ve only seen in general. said there is no time to fit travel- federalism and the economic implications were “It was really interesting because of all the secu- in pictures or movies.” “I hate flying, and I don’t have ing abroad into her schedule hot issues. rity,” she said. Bomb-sniffing dogs, the press and She said she choose to study the money,” said one response. within the next two semesters. “I felt very naïve,” she said about going into the the secret service swarmed the hotel. abroad in Europe rather than Another said, “Just not interest- “Graduation really hampers process. “But I saw how people could work the “We just stopped and watched everything that another part of the world because ed, too far away from home.” traveling abroad now with grad- rules to be in their favor to get what they wanted.” was happening,” she said. of the availability of the pro- The top three reasons why stu- uation,” Jacobs said. She said some participants would purposely Although she doesn’t plan to pursue a career in gram. Many of the semester- dents decide not to travel are In some cases, it would be debate a bill for a longer period of time so there politics, Norman said she gained a lot from the long programs are heavily money, love and a recent car pur- more beneficial to stay and learn wouldn’t be an opportunity to get to another bill experience and would definitely be something she European-based, allowing stu- chase, Chapin said. Students in a set and structured environ- they didn’t want. would want to do again. While this was the first dents more options to attend pro- have told him that they don’t ment with less distractions than “I don’t claim to be an expert now,” she said. annual event, she said some of this year’s partici- grams for a longer period of have the thousands of dollars to you would encounter when trav- “But it’s a lot of work; sometimes you work really pants may be invited to vice chair committees and time. pay for abroad programs. Others eling abroad, said Caitlin Jordan, hard for something just to see it not go anywhere.” mentor students next year. One reason faculty members have said they have fallen in love a freshman majoring in elemen- Because people quickly learned to manipulate “The skills are good to develop, even if you’re conduct or attend abroad pro- and don’t want to spend weeks tary education. She said she the system, Norman said she had to find a delicate not a political science major,” she said. “It’s grams is because it can compli- or months away from their sig- does not see herself ever study- balance between standing firm on an issue and important to seize the opportunities that are avail- ment the knowledge and person- nificant other. Students have to ing abroad while attending UW- compromising. able to students through their universities. In one al experiences as an instructor work and pay for bills, such as a RF. “Recognizing how you have to grasp an opportu- way or another, it will benefit you.” and as a discipline for faculty, car payment or rent, and can’t “Right now,I am content with Chapin said. afford to take time off work to what has to be offered for me The ability to receive a global study in another country. here,” Jordan said. “I do not fell perspective about any topic “Sometimes they won’t admit the need, nor am I interested in Play: regarding their field can benefit that they are unsure it is some- traveling anywhere.” A killer on the loose leaves the actors to figure out whodunit students and faculty members on thing they can do, or that they Nothing has really caught her from page 1 stepmother, Mrs. Butler. lers” in some way or another. campus, he said. are afraid,” Chapin said. attention to spark an interest in Kyle Thomas plays Robert, a Lefcourt’s character drives his Research obtained in another Financial assistance is avail- the international programs, she her younger co-star with a lot of slightly enraged actor. Lefcourt actors to the edge of sanity with country, even if it was only for a able to students who qualify, said said. cleavage and a bitter attitude. In casts him as Mr. Butler, a man the question: whodunit? short period of time, will Margaret Thorne, assistant direc- She said she would rather trav- Lefcourt’s play, she has the small caught between his loving The play, which spans four strengthen faculty knowledge tor of financial assistance. el for recreational purposes, pre- role of murder victim Mrs. daughter and new wife who hap- days, is a continual cycle of sus- and relay it on to students, Wisconsin residents have the ferring to have her own agenda, Butler. pen to hate each other. picion and tension among the Chapin said. ability to obtain a grant upon and to see whatever she may Greg Lund portrays Michael, The last “butler” in the play is characters. Ken Olson, an English profes- qualification. want to see at her own leisure. who has so much testosterone Joe Burger. He plays Sam, an At the center of the tension, sor who conducts a study abroad “We give the students the best “I think traveling is more that he has the character of actor looking to break back into Delve’s character, Natalie, is a program to Ireland, said most of and most financial aid we can get enjoyable when done for person- Natalie bragging about their the field after working for his target of hatred. the students who attend his trip them,” Thorne said. “I take care al reasons,” Jordan said. “I find nightly romps. For Lefcourt’s aunt as a butler. Sam is brought The result of this hatred is the go because they do not want to of these kids like they’re my traveling not only more enjoy- play, he is Aldo, the poised but- in by Lefcourt to play Detective incredible irony that is revealed spend an entire semester abroad, babies.” able when done on your own, but ler. Mumford, who is trying to find at the end of the play as the but rather a few weeks. They Once a student registers for a in a way, more convenient and The only other female in the Mrs. Butler’s killer. actors are charged to find out still get the experience of being class through the Registrar’s well suited for one’s own indi- play, Courtney Nelson, plays This is where one of the many whodunit. abroad, and receive credits for Office, a change in the amount vidual habits.” Claudia, the youngest member of instances of irony in “The Butler “The Butler Did It” is showing the course. of money they need for the Lefcourt’s cast. In his play she is Did It” comes in. All the mem- May 4-6 at the Blanche Davis “It’s very important for some of school year rises, allowing them Vicki Butler, the nemesis of her bers of Lefcourt’s cast are “but- Theatre in Kleinpell Fine Arts. the students,” he said. “It is a to get more money in the forms life-altering experience.” of loans and grants, Thorne said. Other students have gone on “Students are borrowing the trip to learn more about their instead of working,” she said. Irish heritage, he said. Some “They should start saving early have connected with distant rela- if they want to study abroad.” tives while in Ireland. Borrowing money in loans Some students have shown affects a student’s credit, she interest for the program, but are said. Students may not realize unable to attend because of the debt they are accumulating financial reasons, Olson said. while they are in school. The deadline for down payments Students who use financial aid for J-term abroad programs to pay for studying abroad comes quickly, and it doesn’t believe it is a part of life to be allow students time to get the able to have these kinds of expe- money they need. riences UW-RF offers, Thorne Olson said he has been teach- said. ing an honors seminar in Irish “It is such a shame to have to studies for a number of years, borrow, but everyone should go and it was only natural that one and have the opportunity,” she day he would take students to said. Ireland to study. Heather Jacobs, a senior He has been interested in Irish majoring in sociology with an literature, politics and history emphasis in criminal justice, since he was in high school, and said she always wanted to attend was raised listening to Irish sto- a semester abroad in Scotland, ries from his paternal grandfa- but couldn’t because of finan- ther and uncles, Olson said. cial reasons. Next winter break will be the She was accepted to a scholar- sixth year he will take students to ship program through a state Ireland. department to go to the Middle Where: 1810 Webster St., Ste. 11, Hudson, WI The overarching reason pre- East, but having to work to pay venting students from study ing for a car payment because she is When: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm abroad is money, according to a commuter student is a major Who: Staff Sergeant Jolin the survey. The second reason is reason she can’t go. She could- the desire to graduate on time. n’t afford to take time off of

Spot color BLACK

Student Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS May 5, 2006 EDITORIAL Campus spending raises red flags It seems as though every year students at UW-River Falls are faced with a slough of growing prices. Prices for tuition continue to rise, while federal and state funding are being siphoned off. Yet at the expense of better education, University money is still being used to pay for new projects on cam- pus. More than $20,000 was spent on a large clock in the middle of campus. While the clock may have visual appeal, it’s hard to imagine what $20,000 could have bought this University for academic purposes. Hundreds of new textbooks or half of a computer lab could have been purchased with that money. But questionable spending isn’t only found at an admin- istrative level, but also the student-run level. On Tuesday Student Senate approved up to $25,000 for a new conference room in the Student Union. This money is intended to create a professional conference room on campus, and will pay for tables, chairs and a portable sound system for the room. Although Senate meetings are in need of a sound system for record keeping and the convenience for audience members, it seems that $25,000 is too steep. What makes the Senate situation worse is that the $25,000 is coming directly from students’ pockets. In addition, the Shared Governance account will con- clude the semester with a surplus of nearly $45,000. That’s student-segregated fee money we should be using for the betterment of the University. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR So at a time when secondary education is on the back- Bar ad draws concern Voice, we are amazed by the absurdity of Dusty used an array of cheating techniques burner of most national legislative bills, and reciprocity the situation. The proceedings have left us doesn’t mean that I would do the same. I with little faith in the political infrastructure was tired of the flagrant violations I saw and state tuition are threatened by the newly passed I was troubled to see a postcard-sized Taxpayer Protection Amendment - formerly known as in place at UW-River Falls, for reason and across campus and was aware of the unfair advertisement around campus this past logic seem to have escaped the system here. advantage it was giving Dusty.” If the most TABOR - we as a University have dumped nearly weekend. On the front, drink specials were While the outcome of the election is impor- serious offense involves oversized posters, $50,000 into two projects that don’t in any way elevate listed along with a cartoon picture of a col- tant to the student body, and every measure Eggers must have some time to spend with academic success at this institution. We have let another lege-aged female in a miniskirt. The back should be taken to ensure that the process is his ruler. Pfundheller admitted to placing $45,000 sit idle at a time when computer labs need had another college-aged female with her as fair as possible, the allegations that have posters that were larger than the 14”x 22” pants down, leaning over a bar, with the been brought forth and methods that have size limitation, and in Fry’s opinion, the upgrades and our sports department is on the brink of impression of a hand print on her bare but- financial collapse. been used by Joe Eggers, our newly elected posters are being described as 20” x 24”. tocks. The text reads "Learn Your president, are absolutely ridiculous. All We understand the necessity for following The arguments could be made that the clock was paid Lesson...Consider Yourself students should be offended by the results rules, but refuse to believe that the larger for by the Campus Beautification Fund, or that we need Schooled!...@The Library." I am disap- of this election, for the voice of the majori- size of his posters gave Pfundheller the to have a beautiful campus to attract new students. pointed that the bar has to mix drink spe- ty on campus was not heard. Not only that, edge he needed to win the vote. However, we tend to agree with our columnist Ben cials with sex and abuse. This is a danger- but an excellent candidate lost the election So we have a Senate that ignores the will Jipson on this issue. ous road that too many people take lightly, because his opponent found a technicality of the majority and the recommendation of when in fact, nearly a quarter of all women to quibble about. Finally, our own newspa- an outside arbitrator. If they do not listen to New students should be choosing UW-RF because of its in college experience a sexual assault while academic integrity, not because of its aesthetic beauty. per painted Dusty Pfundheller, the candi- those parties, where do they base their deci- in college. Drink specials, which encour- date who won the majority vote, out to be a sions? The only answer can be that person- And sure, no one wants to attend a university that is ugly, age intoxication, do not support healthy scheming idiot. The article written by al bias influenced the proceedings. Next but our campus was far from ugly even before the clock lifestyles and decision making. In fact, Helen Clarke showed a lack of considera- year the Senate will be lead by a man who was here or the fountain was flowing again. alcohol is a factor in nearly 90 percent of tion for the case and a bias toward the cam- chose conniving methods to victory, and It’s time for students and administrators to take a step all sexual assaults. To include a woman paign of Eggers. embraced the biases exhibited by current being spanked on the second page of the ad back and really examine what we want. The charges against Pfundheller through- senators. The conduct of these leaders is condones the mistreatment and abuse of out the appeal process were the pettiest outrageous. If we are going to whine to the state and national gov- women, and is irresponsible, dangerous and ernment about how horrible our funding is, then we had grievances we have ever heard. He was We feel sympathy for Dusty Pfundheller, simply disgusting. accused of eight separate violations, and and how the Senate and Student Voice have better use the money we have wisely. The ad shows a serious lack of judgment, four were upheld by the Ethics Committee. treated him in this election. The Student We have professors who need raises, books that need and although the event has come and gone, However, the outside arbitrator, Blake Fry, Voice has shown him as a cheating, scan- replacing and multiple departments that need new equip- I hope students will consider the ramifica- upheld only one of the charges against dalous candidate who used any means pos- ment to teach students. This is an academic institution, so tions of such an advertisement, and will Pfundheller, in relation to the size of cam- sible to win the election, disregarding rules make appropriate decisions in regard to let’s start acting like one financially. paign posters. A review of the allegations as he went. That is not who he is, and it their health and wellness. When you do go showed that the complaint regarding the saddens us that an article that should be out, be safe. Always watch your drink, size of the posters is the worst offense men- based on fact shows such accusing tone. If Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice have friends that will support you and help Editorial Board and are prepared by the Editorial staff. tioned. Another charge stated that the steps writers wish to create such a biased depic- keep you out of situations you don't want to to North Hall were vandalized by tion, they should use the editorial page. be in, and set limits in regard to alcohol Pfundheller’s campaign when they wrote on Our voice has been drowned out by the consumption. I may have a hard time sup- them. Yet another said that he illegally mud-slinging of a losing candidate. The UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS porting businesses that do notvalue me as a placed campaign flyers in a computer lab, government system of our University has STUDENT VOICE human being. Do you? but when he had those materials in the failed, and time that was better spent else- computer lab of McMillan Hall he was where has been wasted by those involved in Jason Neuhaus, printing them off, for he is a resident of that the case. Hopefully in the future, logic, Editor Eric Ebert hall. Eight allegations placed against reason and the voice of the masses will be Assistant Editor Helen Clarke Staff Pfundheller, but none with any merit. The the basis for these decisions, not the whims Front Page Editor Shalena Brandt Senate elections fail words of Eggers regarding these allegations of a few. News Editor Leah Danley printed in Clarke’s article show a lack of respect for his opponent, as well as a slan- Sports Editor Sarah Packingham After witnessing the fiasco of the Student Eric Nordgren and Kevin McDonough, Etcetera Editor Jennie Oemig derous tongue. He stated in response to the Senate presidential elections and reading allegations filed against him that “Because Students Viewpoints Editor AJ Oscarson the corresponding accounts in the Student Photo Editor Jen Dolen Online Editor Hans Hage Assistant News Editor Amber Jurek Assistant Photo Editor Kirsten Farrar Columnist solves clock mystery Assistant Sports Editor Matt Zinter Graphic Artist Chris Rogers t looks like it should be out on one of with GPR given to the University by the an old, grizzled senior who won’t be “Ithe train platforms in Grand Central state of Wisconsin. around much longer. Cartoonist Chris Rogers Station,” said one of my friends about the UW-RF gets GPR because the money The clock is paid for and running now, so new clock located outside the Davee made from tuition only covers part of the the most anyone can do is hope the pretty Chief Copy Editor Katrina Schmidt Library. cost to run the University. The state gives time piece stays up and running for a long The clock was the University’s recent UW-River Falls state tax dollars to cover time (or hope it gets hauled away in a wind Proofreaders Kelsi Stoltenow effort to spruce up the campus, or “campus the rest. storm). Brooke Hansen Jon Doelder beautification,” as it is termed by adminis- In a way, sure, your tuition money is par- The idea that the University absolutely Cassie Rodgers trators. On the whole, the administration tially paying for the clock, and so are your needs to build nice things in the effort of seems to like the new addition, but students parents’ tax dollars. attracting future students is troubling. are a bit skeptical about the clock’s style The state’s perspective varies from this Aesthetics shouldn’t be compromised for General Manager Kate Sorenson and purchase in general. logic. They feel that, yes, students are pay- essentials. We have seen our tuition costs Ad Manager Addie Carlson The idea behind campus ing some money needed to attend school continue to rise over the past several years, Business Manager Jill Crandall beautification - you guessed it here, but so is the state. In and our parents’ tax dollars have done the Circulation Manager Lucas Pokorny - is to make the campus more the state’s mind, some same. Yet funding for things like campus beautiful. In short, pretty money is also needed to beautification is still tapping into those dol- Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis things appeal to aesthetics, and build nice things for our lars - dollars we keep giving away in larger the pleasing environment is Ben campus so students contin- numbers year after year. Read the Student Voice online at www.uwrf.edu/student-voice supposed to entice prospective Jipson ue to come here with hopes Students don’t drive around in Benzs with The Student Voice is a student [email protected] students to study here. Heck, if that, as the years progress, spinners while sippin’ Cristal; we drive written and managed newspa- Please limit letters to 300 these pretty things are con- the University remains a dented, rusty Ford Aspires, eat Easy Mac per for UW-River Falls and is words. structed before we graduate, functional learning institu- and chug Busch Light (hopefully not all at published Thursdays dur- The Student Voice re- even we current students get tion. once). ing the regular school year, serves the right to edit to see the products of this I caught a few sets of That’s living within our means, and we do All editorial content in the any material for content, Student Voice is determined libel or space. It also campus beautification. uncertain eyes when I was researching this it because we have no other choice, finan- by the newspaper’s reserves the right to Oh yeah, speaking of us students, there topic. Some thought I wanted to brand the cially speaking. We don’t hide behind a Editorial Board. withhold letters.Letters was a question left unanswered last week: purchase of the new clock as the worst pro- “well-to-do” façade because it’s not a pri- The opinions expressed in to the editor become the Is any of the students’ money paying for the curement in UW-RF history. mary concern. editorials and columns do property of the Student new clock? Not true. Our University shouldn’t feel the need to not represent those of the Voice and cannot be re- newspaper’s advisor, stu- turned. Yes and no; it depends on who is asked I hope prospective students see these lat- put up a new clock on the campus mall, dent population, adminis- All letters, news releas- (and, probably, who is asking). est additions, like the now operating water because our academic reputation should be tration, faculty or staff. es, briefs, display ads, and clas- All campus purchases are funded through fountain or the flagpoles by Johnson Hall, the primary concern. That’s where the Letters to the editor must be sified ads must also be submit- one or several of the University’s many and see that this campus is in good shape. attention and monetary support is sorely legible, contain a first and last ted no later than Tuesday at expense accounts, which either come from Even that new clock will quite likely get needed, not in a Campus Beautification name and phone number. 11:59 p.m. Unsigned letters will not be Single copies of the Student general purpose revenue (GPR) or program an approving glance or two from future stu- Account. published. Letters can be sub- Voice are free. Printing costs are revenue (PR). The clock was purchased dents. I must admit, though, the clock Think about that as you chug-a-chug-a- mitted at 304 North Hall or to paid for through student fees. with money from the aptly-named Campus seems oddly out of place in our “big, red choo-choo past the new clock for years to Beautification Account, which is funded brick building” campus theme. But I’m just come. Spot color BLACK

May 5, 2006 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5

Lastell everyone, column I am sure that most of understand offers what the big deal is. finaland the townhoorah will not support us. Vote no to gay Wyou will be relieved that this is my Sure they do the jobs that Americans do First off, the town would not really even last column. I am sure this will make a lot not want to do, but the laws state that you exist at the size it is now if the University of people happy to hear, but none of you have to have a working visa or become a was not here. Sure, I heard all the stuff are as happy as I am. citizen to work in this country. And obvi- about the new industry in town and how it marriageuring the upcoming Rights,” similarbill to the U.S. This column is just a farewell, and that is ously these laws are not working. So we is expanding, but the town still needs to fill because I have no other ideas left to write are going to finally fix this problem, and I most of these new jobs. DNovember elections, citi- Constitution’s Bill of Rights. about, and the issues in the media are just think it is a good deal. They should also look at all the students zens of Wisconsin not only have The Declaration of Rights overused. But I am going to tackle a cou- It is not hard to get a working visa and to that work at your bank, serve you your the ability to vote on who will establishes a set of inherent ple of issues that are in the news now, and become a citizen. food, rent you your movies and be our legislators, but also to rights entitled to all legal citi- chat with some of the friends that I have The first step is to work the cash registers. I was so vote on a proposed constitution- zens of the state of Wisconsin. made over this year. get one. I am also angry after the whole deal with the al amendment banning same- Article I, Section I of the The first thing that I would like to talk very flattered that room tax a couple years ago that I sex marriages. Wisconsin Constitution says, about are my friends ... the nerds. this is becoming Jason was considering trying to start a ban It is extremely important to “All people are born equally I wrote a column, one of my first I such a huge issue on using all businesses in River vote no to this amendment for free and independent, and have believe, about how they just need to let a and just goes to Conway Falls, but I thought that would not various reasons. certain inherent rights; among little loose and have a good time. I hope show that the be fair and I would hate to see half The proposed constitutional these are life, liberty and the everyone took that column to heart because United States is of the businesses in town go under. amendment has passed both the pursuit of happiness; to secure I meant every word. the best country in So I just say the town of River Falls Wisconsin Senate and Assembly these rights, governments are So how are you guys doing? the world. should wake up and look at what in two consecutive sessions, and instituted, deriving their just Well I hope some of you have taken my Another issue that I never got around to this University is doing for you, and stop now must be passed by a major- powers from the consent of the advice and tried some new things, as well and just thought of now is the issue that trying to find ways to screw the University. ity of Wisconsin voters in governed.” as made some new friends. I know video lies between the University and the town of Well that is all I got. I hope everyone has November in order to be adopt- This means that all citizens, games are still popular, but to play games River Falls. a good summer, and that you all have a ed. The amendment would regardless of gender, race, eth- instead of interacting with people is still This is something that chaps my ass good finals week. Just remember my name, define marriage as “one man nicity or sexual orientation, are wrong, and if you are in this boat then you almost every week when I hear of some- someday you might see it in a big newspa- and one woman” as the only entitled to inherent and equal are a nerd and you need to find help imme- thing the town wants to do to get more per or magazine, lets shoot for The New valid and recognized form of rights under the constitution and diately. money from the University and its stu- Yorker. marriage in the state. It also law. The proposed same-sex Something that is in the media right now dents. Or it is the other way around, and Yeah right, peace. states that marriage ban will is this deal over new immigration laws. To the University wants to do something like “legal status deny rights to an me, this is just common sense and I do not have a homecoming parade on a real street, identical or entire group of substantially people, essential- similar to that Nate ly changing our of marriage for constitution to unmarried Cook say that homo- Christians twist Bible’s definitions individuals sexual citizens ll throughout history we watch as a minority group is looking for something that will people could screw up the per- shall not be are not equal to Ahave feared that which blatantly denied equal rights coerce a group to follow, so fectly miraculous and quite valid or recog- heterosexual citi- we do not understand. And simply because we are not they use religion as a tool and simplistic teachings of Jesus. nized in the zens. from fear comes hatred. being directly affected. I know declare themselves the com- But they can, and have, and state.” This amendment goes directly Why are we so disheartened of only a few who would mander of a noble battle. They action should be taken to Proponents of this amendment against what our own state con- as a people? preach its evilness, and the are looking for a fight, and oppose such obvious obtrusions claim that it is a “pro-family” stitution protects. If it weren’t Supposedly we are a culture small numbers we actually sadly many people are all too on people’s rights. amendment looking to protect for this being placed into our that prides itself on fair treat- encounter can be deceiving, but eager to have a group to scorn Marriage is not solely a reli- the sacred institution of mar- constitution as an amendment, ment and rational thought. We it is important to and gious constitution; it has a riage. this bill would be ruled to be proclaim ourselves as individu- realize just how attack. social and lawful standing as However, this amendment grossly unconstitutional in a als that elevate compassion to wide spread the igno- The actu- well. Religious groups have no would not change anything for court of law. If our founding the highest form of social inter- rance really is. al teach- business deciding what legally individuals who can already fathers could see what was action that can be achieved, yet Everyone that I ings of the constitutes a marriage; many legally marry. going on, they would be rolling in reality we react quite differ- have known to take a Travis Bible churches will not even allow This amendment would only in their graves. ently when confronted with stance against homo- regarding Christians of different denomi- serve to deny the civil rights of The founding fathers designed issues we don’t understand. sexual behavior has Grieman homosexu- nations to wed with their con- individuals who wish to marry our national and state govern- Sadly, in regard to homosexu- done so completely ality are sent. their loved ones who happen to ments with various checks and ality, our misinterpretation of based on faith. They quite The ideology that homosexu- be of the same-sex. This amend- balances in place, and included reality overrides the values we point to their Bibles contrived ality is a sin and should be held ment will deny an entire group in our constitutions a Bill of pronounce to the world, and and proclaim its “Word,” as if and rather contradictory. Sex is with contempt is hypocritical of citizens a basic civil right Rights (or Declaration of Rights soon we are expressing the only they can possibly under- strictly to be only between man and ludicrous. that all other citizens already in Wisconsin). These measures worst forms of bigotry. stand its message. and wife (unless the man has The fight to ban gay marriage have - the right to marry. were taken by them in order to I know there are a lot of peo- The Bible decrees strict laws slaves, or perhaps a widowed is fueled by self-centered bigots In order for us to truly under- ensure that the inherent and ple who do not consider them- that are to be followed regard- daughter-in-law), and only then who are too egotistical to admit stand how important it is to vote equal rights of citizens would selves obliged to take a stance ing all aspects of life, but is it to be for practical purpos- that marriage is something that no to this amendment, we need not be infringed upon. on the issue. Unfortunately, we nobody today actually follows es. Worldly pleasures are to be can apply to those outside their to first recognize the purpose of In November, citizens of cannot sit back and dismiss this them; (except maybe some done away with, but for some belief. our state constitution. The Wisconsin have the opportunity dispute as merely a quarrel over strict Amish sects) they are reason Christians have decided As a nation we must stand up Wisconsin Constitution was to become the first state to semantics. considered impractical for that only homosexuals’ plea- to those who express their igno- written with two purposes: to shoot down this amendment. We This hatred has planted a fear today’s world. sures need to be condemned rant views so as to protect the define and empower our state must not give in to the “tyranny within me, a fear that all of our Yet we continue to fight while their own indulgences are ideology of compassion and government, and to protect citi- of the majority.” In order to preaching of acceptance and homosexuality because “lead- of little concern despite the understanding, for these are zens’ individual liberties and ensure equal rights for all citi- compassion is merely a ruse. ers” need a clear enemy in Bible’s denunciation of them. truly the values that make this rights. Article I of the constitu- zens, we must vote no to the We, as citizens, cannot idly order to rally support. They are I am personally amazed that country great. tion is titled, “Declaration of amendment. Make your voice heard on campus, achieve your goals will not be returning as a columnist for the teriously-funded clocks. Keep an eye open for Keep in touch with your elected officials, tell way. If that doesn’t work, vote for someone else IStudent Voice during the 2006-2007 academic these things and tell someone about them. A lot them if they’re doing a good job, if you think next time. That’s the beauty of democracy. year. Although I would like to remain a part of of times, nothing is being done simply because there’s an issue that they need to address, or just Above all else, remember what your goals are this great writing staff, my life’s path is leading no one has pointed out the problem let them know that you’re pay- in college and why you are here. me down a different direction. yet. ing attention to how they vote. If you’re only in school because your family It has been an absolute blast writing for the Make yourself heard, and that Hold elected officials expects you to be, maybe it’s time to consider a Voice; I’d like to thank all of the people who includes voting. accountable for their words. different life path. have read my columns and taken the time to tell There is nothing more disgusting Hans Joe Eggers says that he is If you’re just here to party it up - then by all me they enjoyed them. to me than someone who complains going to give us a 24-hour means do so; there will never be a better opportu- That said, I’d like to reiterate some of the points because they don’t like their leader- Hage library and more lights on the nity in your life to do it. and themes I’ve emphasized this year. It’s up to ship and then doesn’t vote. If you paths running through school. If you are in college to get a good degree and you guys to continue carrying the torch. have an opinion, voice it. If not, If winter rolls around and you move on to bigger and better things, study hard I don’t believe that this campus always acts in then you have no right to complain. haven’t heard anything more of and often; don’t waste the time that you have. the best interests of its students. Examples of this Along those same lines, get to this, give him a call and ask If I had to offer advice to anyone hoping to suc- can be seen in the tuition increases, changes in know those people who will be representing you. what it will take to get the ball rolling. ceed in life, it would be this: speak your mind, the grading scale that were voted down by a Do not assume they can read your mind and If your views aren’t being represented, try and keep your head up and never look back. majority of students, forced meal plans and mys- know what your opinion is on a particular matter. persuade the decision makers to see things your Life is too short for regrets.

Andrew Thompson, Sarah Sorensen, freshman sophomore "I’m going to be earning "Living in St. Paul with my friends STUDENT money since I am going to and working a lot." Scotland in the fall. So I will be working a lot." What are yourvoices

Ashley Warren, plans for summer? Adam Beguhn, sophomore freshman "I am taking summer school. "I’m going back to the family farm, I’m working at a pharmacy and and working and lifting for football." giving riding lessons. I’m also celebrating my 21st birthday."

Bridget Pronschinske, Josh Jordan, freshman freshman "Working and relaxing." "Working all summer, driving the beer cart at the golf course. And I will be exploring the north woods and taking long walks on the beach on the sand shores of Lake Superior with my roommate, Leah. Student Voices by: Kirsten Farrar

Spot color BLACK

Student Voice 6 SPORTS May 5, 2006 2006 Eggys

have arrivedals for the indoor season. Way to go, Hasselquist. Good luck to you as your season concludes in the next few weeks. Sarah Coach of the Year Packingham The men’s hockey coach, Steve Freeman, was in his 10th season with the Falcons this past ere we are again at the end year, and Hof another semester, and finished with that we have reached the the year end of another year of action- just one packed UW-River Falls athlet- game shy ics. of his This past year, our beloved 200th Falcons rose to the challenges career faced in the games and in the coaching Steve Freeman classroom. All year long I have victory with the Falcons. enjoyed my time as sports edi- He is very deserving of this tor, attending football, hockey Eggy for quite a few reasons. and softball games, along with Freeman led his team to an all other Falcon athletics. overall record of 17-7-3, with a Eggy Awards have been given record of 9-4-1 in the NCHA out annually by the Student and a nearly flawless WIAC Voice sports editor for a few record of 6-1-1. Submitted Photo/David Grandpre years now. The Eggy is given to I look forward to seeing The UW-River Falls men’s rugby team gathers for a group shot after placing second in the 21st Annual All Saints Tournament the best of the best at the end of Freeman behind the bench with in St. Cloud, Minn. The men beat Bemidji and Southwest State, and lost in the championship game to Gustavus. each spring semester. I am the Falcons again next year, and happy to carry on this tradition can’t wait to see him finally now. earn his 200th win in what will Rain doesn’t damper All Saints Tourney To those of you who received hopefully be the first game of the Eggy, congratulations. And the season next year. battleground for all who were University of Minnesota and We were on the goal line a lot.” to those of you who did not, Congratulations to you, Coach. Men’s and women’s taking part in the 21st Annual UW-Stout on Saturday and That was the first time in recent please do not think the hard Best Team Performance All Saints Tournament. Gustavus on Sunday. years that the men have made it work you put into your games (Single game) rugby still give all “We go every year,” senior “Even though we lost, we still to the championship round at All was not recognized. It was. It When a team wins 40-0 it is Sarah Packingham Stephan Grandpre said. “There did really well,” sophomore Saints, but they still have had pretty hard not to give them an just happens to be unfortunate [email protected] are four fields, and they have Amanda Spangberg said. “We successful seasons. that I can only name one athlete Eggy for the best team perfor- men’s tier one and two. They were talking and being where we Right now, the men are 4-1. for each category. mance in a single game. So While the temperature barely also have women’s brackets.” needed to be.” The rough weather showed that Rookie of the Year women’s softball team, this one got above 45 degrees and the Both teams made the trip up to The men, on the other hand, both teams can pull together and It was a is for you. rain poured down on the head of St. Cloud early on Saturday had success in the tournament. still play well, even when condi- difficult On April 4, the bats came each member of the UW-River morning as they faced early They won 10-5 against Bemidji, tions are rough. choice to alive as the Falcons seemed to Falls men’s and women’s rugby competition; the men played and continued their winning “I thought we played really not place have everything going their teams, it didn’t stop the athletes Bemidji State University and the ways Saturday afternoon. well in the bad weather,” freshman way. Batting averages for all the from playing. women took on the University of “We beat Southwest Minnesota Spangberg said. “It was hard to Derek women were high as they domi- As the rain hit the ground, it Minnesota. State University 22-0,” stay warm; we just had to keep Hansberry nated North Central in every formed puddles of mud and The women unfortunately lost Grandpre said. “We played moving, though.” aspect of the game. When I first as the ath- caused Selke Field in St. Cloud, all three games at the tourna- Gustavus for the finals and lost lete of the heard the score of this game, I Minn., to become a treacherous ment, competing against the due to a lot of unfortunate calls. See Rugby page 7 year, and thought I must have been hear- after much ing wrong. thought, I But no, our Falcons are just Derek decided this that good. Hansberry category Best Team Performance was a perfect fit for him. (Season) Softball heads into WIAC play Hansberry’s numbers speak UW-RF soccer continued to for themselves as to why he prove it was a force to be reck- was chosen for this category. oned with this season as the sea- He led this year’s Falcon son finished with an overall Falcons finish season Hockey team with 18 goals, and record of 12-3-3. he also led in total points with The Falcons battled tough againstMatt St. ZinterMary’s 33. Hansberry was second in against all their opponents this [email protected] the NCHA with 11 power-play season and only lost one game goals. There were also nine by more than two goals. They It’s nearing the end of the sea- games where he had more than also reached the WIAC semifi- son for the UW-River Falls soft- one point; needless to say, his nals before falling to UW-Eau ball team, and the conference numbers make him very worthy Claire 2-0. tournament is right around the of this Eggy. This team is quite young, and corner. He was also named to the Div. has the potential to go all the “I think that it is just a chal- III USCHO Team and the First way to the top next year. Well lenge to come into this,” sopho- Team All-NCHA team and the done, Falcons. more Ashley Bertrand said. “But All-WIAC team. Lucky for Surprise Story of the Year I think we could easily conquer Falcon hockey fans, Hansberry Men’s basketball coach Rick this, and we should be higher has three years remaining on Bowen surprised us all as he than an eighth seed.” retired the ice, and hopefully his suc- Last week, the Falcons hosted cess will continue in the years from his the Yellow Jackets of UW- to come. position as Superior in a doubleheader. The Kudos to you, Hansberry. head bas- Male Athlete of the Year ketball first went very well for River Junior coach. Falls, winning in a shut out, 2-0. Clint Bowen had The second did not go as well as Christy been the the first. They lost 7-1, making received a men’s head their fifth straight split of a provisional basketball series. qualifying coach for Jen Dolen/Student Voice Members of the UW-River Falls softball team prepared Tuesday afternoon for their game score for 20 years. See Softball page 7 nationals Rick Bowen Bowen said against St. Mary’s. The Falcons beat St. Mary’s once and tied once in five innings. when the he plans to focus all his efforts Falcon to the head athletics director track and position that he currently has. field team His assistant on the court, Jeff Clint Christy Stadium commotion continues hosted the Berkhof, was named interim head coach. UW-RF Invite on April 7. bars all over the place. may affect why the state has Christy’s 6,114 points placed Those changes officially took Inside the proposed new stadi- made such a big deal on a 15 him in first place out of a field place on April 1. GUEST COLUMNIST um would be several improve- percent tax increase. If you do of eight other athletes, which is Most Improved Team ...Carl Pohlad is ments from the facility the Twins the math, that’s three cents per why I name him male athlete of The final Eggy of the year is Chris one of the most evil, the year. given to the UW-River Falls are the current tenants of, the $20. In that decathlon he placed football team. This season the Schad Hubert H. Humphrey stingiest owners in Now the bill successfully made first in seven of the events and Falcons improved many differ- Metrodome. Instead of playing all of baseball. it through the Minnesota House took second in two. Christy has ent aspects of the gridiron. baseball in the corner of a foot- of Representatives without one more year to impress For example, in 2004 the ball stadium, the Twins would requiring a referendum, but the Falcons allowed 331 points to have their own field with natural bill has hit a snag in the Senate. Falcon fans everywhere. action could be seen while you Congratulations to you. I hope be scored by their opponents grass. The problem along the The Senate claims that there are getting a hot dog. The con- for success as your season while only managing to score or 10 years, Minnesota state first and third baselines would should be a referendum in courses could also be wider, draws to an end. 197. In 2005, River Falls scored Flawmakers have battled to also be corrected as the seats Hennepin County, but the Twins Female Athlete of the Year 210 points. They also allowed bring outdoor baseball back to would be tilted toward home making that people don’t have to refuse to let that happen. Sophomore Krista Hasselquist 263 points, which was signifi- Minnesota. Attempted bill after plate. Then, the concourses swim though a sea people. These However, we should look to the out-threw cantly less than the season attempted bill have been shot would be fixed as well. In the are just some of the improve- future to see what would happen her compe- before. Last season the Falcons down to the cries of more pri- ments that are being tabbed for should a stadium never get built. tition in lost to Pacific Lutheran by four vate money, among other rea- Twinsville would be the new stadium, which is being Without a new stadium, the nearly points, but this season they sons, and nothing has worked. designed by the same company Twins most likely will move every meet dominated, winning by 31. That is until the latest proposal similar to the that designed the Xcel Energy from Minnesota in a couple she partici- Finally last season the Falcons to bring the Minnesota Twins a atmosphere around Center for the Minnesota Wild in years. Nine or 10 years down the pated in lost to conference foe new stadium. downtown St. Paul. This latest proposal involves road, a group of representatives this year. Whitewater by 39 points; this Wrigley Field in With all this comes an obvious Hennepin County, which most and senators will become hell- She set a season the our team lost by only factor, money. The Twins’ notably contains Minneapolis. Chicago... bent on “Bringing Baseball Back school 19 points. I look forward to next owner, Carl Pohlad is one of the to Minnesota”. Eventually the record at season as well. The plan calls for a new stadium most evil, stingiest owners in all to be built just blocks away from team will find an owner, and the That is all I have. The award- of baseball. Pohlad not only Minnesota will cough up a giant Krista Manitou ing of the Eggys are now done the Target Center in downtown refuses to put money into his Minneapolis, and would also put Metrodome, the concourses are expansion fee (the expansion fee Hasselquist Classic at for another year, and congratu- narrow and closed, meaning that team, he voluntarily put the team was $650 million when Tampa St. Olaf. Her record-setting shot lations to all of you participat- a development around it that up for contraction when the idea would be known as “Twinsville.” the only way to see the game is Bay and Arizona joined in put went a distance of 44-6, ing in Falcon athletics this year. by television monitors. With the was brought up in late 2001. The 1998). The stadium will get built rightfully earning her the Eggy I look forward to reporting on Twinsville would be similar to hatred for Pohlad and his sons, the atmosphere around Wrigley new stadium, the concourses for female athlete of the year. you next year. Thanks for the would be open, meaning that the who will soon become the heir to Hasselquist also went to nation- great seasons and great stories. Field in Chicago, with stores and the Twins when Pohlad dies, See Schad page 7

Spot color BLACK

May 5, 2006 SPORTS Student Voice 7 SPORTS WRAP Rugby: M en take STANDINGS second at tourney from page 6 Fastpitch Check out WIAC Standings W L Grandpre agreed. UW-Eau Claire(30-4) 14 0 Pure Radio UW-Oshkosh(23-15) 10 4 “It was cold and it was sloppy,” UW-Superior(20-14) 7 5 88.7 WRFW Grandpre said. “There were a lot UW-Whitewater(25-13) 8 8 of sloppy plays, and we were UW-LaCrosse(19-19) 7 9 to keep up to UW-Platteville(12-22) 7 9 wet and cold. We got warm in UW-Stevens Point(23-14-1) 5 9 date on all between games though.” UW-River Falls(19-17) 5 9 UW-Stout(8-28) 3 13 Falcon “We played Gustavus For complete stats check out sports. UW-RF Sports Information for the fianls and lost Web site at www.uwrf.edu/sports due to a lot of unfor- tunate calls.” Stephan Grandpre, senior rugby player VARSITY SPORTS WEEK Friday, May 5 This huge tournament wasn’t Softball at WIAC Tournament, vs UW-Stout 9 a.m. the end of the season for either Track and field at WIAC Conference Meet, at team. This weekend, the women Oshkosh, 11 a.m. travel to La Crosse to take part in the UW-La Crosse Alumni Gme. The men finish out the Saturday, May 6 season at home the Bottom Submitted Photo/Diane Piette Softball at WIAC Tournament, TBA Feeders at 1p.m. on the Intramural Fields, rain or shine. Kendra Knutson, Megan Lach and Jeanna James prepare to stop an opponent from Carleton Track and field at WIAC Conference Meet, at College on April 8. The women were unable to come away with a victory, but the game was Oshkosh, 11 a.m. good preparation for the tough competition in the All Saints Tournament. HPER picnic to be held Two teams travel For all students involved in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Club, or if there are students interested in joining there is going to be an end-of-the-year picnic. The picnic will take place in Glen Park on May 10. The festivi- to Oshkosh ties will begin at 6 p.m. HPER is a recreation club for HHP students. Matt Zinter that we are not proud of,” Hasselquist said. “But we like to At the picnic there will be free food and activities. The group [email protected] also plans to discuss the future. look at the good points in our The UW-River Falls men’s and season and put those bad points women’s track seasons are just behind us.” about over, having only the con- There were four qualifiers for Sports Wrap ference and national meets left. nationals this year: junior Clint There has been a drastic Christy for the decathlon, sopho- compiled by improvement from last year, more Shannon Zweifel for the having only about 23 competi- 400-meter hurdles, sophomore tors make conference last year, Vicki Cooper for the discus Sarah Packingham and this year having about 50 throw and Hasselquist for the competitors. shot put. “We have improved a lot from These four athletes did last year,” sophomore Krista astounding things during the sea- HOWCASE AME Hasselquist said. “Last year we son that awarded them with a S G only had 23 go to conference, chance to compete at the nation- Softball now we have 50. It is really al meet in Lisle, Ill. exciting to see that we are The teams are losing seven improving every year.” senior performers after this sea- Some great things that hap- son is over, one woman, and six vs pened during the track season men. that will never be forgotten. “We are losing some great Hasselquist broke the school track members,” sophomore record in the shot put twice, four Amy Piersak said. “We still have UW-RF UW-Stout people made nationals and much a fairly young team, though, and 9 a.m. Friday more. However, there have been we will still be a very strong at UW-Stout some downfalls. There have team next year.” been injuries that have plagued The conference meet is May 5 The Falcons is scheduled to begin the first round of the team, but that does not get and 6 in Oshkosh. WIAC Tournament play with women’s softball on Friday the team down at all. The national meet is May 25- morning at UW-Stout against Stout. The game will begin “There have been a few injuries 27 in Lisle, Ill. at 9 a.m., and the Falcons hope to continue from the Women Men success of their final games of the season against St. April 22 results April 26 results Mary’s. Manitou Classic Macalester Open No Team Scores Kept No Team Scores Kept The Falcons won the first game against St. Mary’s 3-1 Jens Gunelson/Photo Services and tied the second game 2-2 in only five innings. UW-RF top finishers (event-performance) UW-RF top finishers (event-performance) A member of the UW-River Falls track and field team partici- Depending on the outcome of Friday’s game, the 7. Yaeger, 1500-meter run - 63.18; 1. Reed, 4. McDonough, 800-meter - 1:58.83 ; 3. pates in the pole vault at the UW-RF Invitational on April 7. 100-meter hurdles 15.17; 3. Zweifel, 400 Young, 400-meter hurdles - 56.06; 5. Falcons may or may not continue their season on The Falcons travel to UW-Oshkosh this weekend for the WIAC meter-hurdles - 1:03.52 ; 5. Kromray, Pole Sowa, High Jump - 12.07; 1. Sowa, Javelin Saturday at Stout again. Vault - 3.27m ; 1. Hasselquist, Shot Put - Throw - 47.51m; 1. Olson, Shot Put - Conference meet. 13.56m. 13.18m. TOP PERFORMERS Schad: Stadium Softball: Women play UW-Stout in first round of playoffs from page 6 needed for Twins from page 6 “It is frustrating that we split every game,” sophomore Emily If this sounds familiar, Howlett said. “We can’t put an entire series together like we it’s the exact same want.” thing that happened to The Falcons have had many ups and downs over the regular the Minnesota North season, some very good, and Stars... some very bad. Some memo- rable moments were beating North Central 27-0 and 40-0 in Jessica Reed Charlie Sowa at a more expensive price two games, which is an NCAA Track and field Track and field because bigger and better things record. Some not-so-good have come in the last 10 years. moments were losing to UW- Reed, a freshman from Sowa, a sophomore from We’ll end up forking over the Stout, the worst team in the con- Hampton, Minn., won the Rochester, Minn., won the money anyway for a bad team ference, which only has eight wins on the season. 100-meter hurdles at the javelin throw with a toss of when we could have spent less “We have to play our game,” Macalester Invitational. 47.51 meters. He won this money 10 years ago and kept the same team that’s been here for Bertrand said. “We played our Reed’s winning time was event at the Macalester the last 40 years. game against North Central, and Invitational on April 26. 15.2 seconds. If this sounds familiar, it’s the not so much against Stout.” The Falcon women had suc- Sowa and the rest of his exact same thing that happened The Falcons do not have any cess in the hurdles at the invi- teammates are taking part to the Minnesota North Stars seniors on the team, which tational with two runners fin- in the WIAC Outdoor when Norm Green demanded means they will not be losing ishing in the top three of the Championships this week- rennovations to the Met Center. any crucial players next season. 400-meter. end. The mayor of Bloomington “It is really exciting that every- refused, and now the North Stars one is coming back next year,” are known as the Dallas Stars. freshman Kelly Quinn said. “We Jen Dolen/Student Voice The same thing happened in can only get better.” Members of the UW-River Falls softball team play catch at Congratulations to Brooklyn where Dodgers man- Bertrand agreed. practice on Tuesday. The Falcons play Stout on Friday. agement wanted a stadium to “We have such team chem- May 3 results Howlett, 3b 3 0 1 0 0 0 UW-River Falls replace Ebbets Field. Brooklyn istry,” Bertrand said. “We get St. Mary’s 00 00 03 0 — 1 8 3 Wojnowiak, cf 4 1 2 0 00 along so well and we know each River Falls 00 00 01 0 — 3 7 0 Feller, dp 300012 Head Softball said no and the team moved. Batting Peters, 1b 4 1 0 1 00 The bottom line is this needs to other’s strengths.” St. Mary’s ab r h bi bb so Rathbun, dh/p 2 0 0 0 0 0 Coach be done. You may not realize The conference tournament is Gutterman, ss 4 0 1 0 0 1 Quance, lf 2 1 0 0 0 0 Friday, May 5 at UW-Stout. The Schipp, p 3 0 1 0 1 1 James, c 3 0 0 0 0 0 Faye Perkins this, but the Twins bring in a ton Jung, 3b 4 0 2 0 0 1 Taylor, ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 of revenue to the state to boost Falcons’ first game is against McGraw, pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 Total 3037313 their economy. To lose them, the Stout, at 9 a.m. Giannini, 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 Pitching on her 350th career victory at Close, 1b 3 0 2 0 0 0 state would suffer financially for The Falcons enter the tourna- St. Mary’s ip h r er bb so bf Geske, cf 3 0 0 1 0 0 Hady 7.0 7 3 3 1 3 33 River Falls. quite a while. The bottom line? ment fresh off a 3-1 victory over Leone, dp 3 0 0 0 00 Do it now for the team you’ve St. Mary’s and a 2-2 tie for a Weisbrod, c 3 0 1 0 0 0 Total 7.0 7 3 31333 She is now the winningest Otte, 1f 3 0 1 0 00 loved for most of your life, or do game that was called in the fifth Spangler, rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 River Falls ip h r er bb so bf coach in WIAC. it for the team you won’t know. inning due to the dark. Coach Bertrand 4.1 5 0 0 0 2 18 Total 3018113 Rathbun 2.2 3 1 1 1 1 13 Faye Perkins picked up her UW-River Falls ab r h bi bb so 350th coaching victory. Rudiger, ss 4 01000 Total 7.08111331 Syverson, 2b 3 0 2 0 0 1

Spot color BLACK

Student Voice 8 NEWS May 5, 2006 ROTC: UW-RF teams up with other UW-System schools from page 2

However, not every week is the same for ROTC members. “There are also non-typical weeks, the classes and labs cul- minated in joint training exercis- es with the Stout group two weekends ago, which was simi- lar to a final exam, but with paintball guns,” he said. “And this last weekend, three River Falls cadets attended a Military “ROTC is setting me up for a great career, and it’s helping me pay my rent while I go to school.” John Carroll, Junior Ball in Stevens Point.” Students do not need to have any sort of military training to join ROTC. In the future, these students plan on having some fundraisers to raise awareness on campus. “ROTC is setting me up for a great career,” Carroll said. And it’s helping me pay my rent Submitted Photo while I go to school.” Student Ashley Wierzchowski receives the Sons of the American Revolution Award for Soldierly Bearing and Excellence at the Military Ball at Stevens Point last weekend. Also pictured are Sgt. McPhee, Ltc. Bolstead and Sgt. Callow. UW-RF ROTC works in association with UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout. Writing Center continues to help students Jennie Oemig weeks the Writing Center was semesters. can count the practicum in their with friends. improve their grades.” open, a weekly average of a bit Harred said that the number of academic programs, whether it Several of the students who Olson also said that he has [email protected] less than 50,” Furniss said. “The students who took the practicum be in direct correlation or as an decide to become Writing Center heard positive remarks about the Over the years, the Writing Writing Center is much busier was quite a bit higher than when elective. There are several tutors tutors for extra spending cash Writing Center and its staff from Center on the UW-River Falls after the first four weeks or so.” he taught the class. whose majors or minors are not often find the job rewarding in students who have sought help. campus has been relocated, Furniss said that students from “It’s about twice the size now,” English. other aspects. “I am convinced that the advised by three different profes- 48 different majors or sub- Harred said. “When I taught the “I don’t look at the major “Helping people is so reward- Writing Center staff do an excel- sors and staffed by many differ- majors had visited the Writing practicum, 15 was almost too except as an asset,” Furniss said ing, especially when people lent job working with students,” ent tutors. The one thing that has Center during fall semester. big.” of the tutor selection process. come back multiple times and he said. “I have some students not changed, however, is the What began in the mid-1970s This increase in enrollment has Furniss also said that a wide you can see their progression, who go to the Writing Center for constant need for its service. as a small operation, the Writing been a steady trend since Furniss variety of students can benefit see them improve their writing assistance with every essay they Many students find the Writing Center has developed into a took over as professor for the from their experience as a tutor. and learn to fix their errors write. I believe that the Writing Center to be a beneficial much broader and more in-depth practicum course. “Students can improve their before they even print their Center performs a very impor- resource when writing papers or network of tutors. “Since I began teaching the editing skills, which is advanta- draft,” Decker said. tant function, and that it is completing assignments in When English professor and practicum, the number of class geous to all areas of study,” he Because the service provided extremely effective in assisting which correct grammar is cru- former advisor of the Writing members has increased,” Furniss said. by the Writing Center is free and students.” cial. Center Larry Harred took over said. Furniss said there are other helpful to each and every college SCTA Professor Pat Hanson “I go there because I find it the role of advisor, the Writing Furniss commended Harred for aspects that are more important student, several professors said she suggests some of her very helpful when I’m writing Center was located in the base- his participation in the restruc- when it comes to selecting encourage students to take students visit the Writing Center my papers,” said Mike Meissner, ment of the now defunct Ames turing of the Writing Center. tutors. advantage of the resource. if they are having difficulty with who usually visits the Writing Teacher Education building. “He’s the one who was respon- “I look for students with strong English Professor Ken Olson grammar or need help writing Center once a week. “They have “The Writing Center was part sible for expanding the Writing writing skills and good people said he talks about the Writing papers. helped me come up with new of the reading clinic, which had Center and developing the skills,” he said. Center in all of his classes, and “I tell them it’s free, they’ve ideas to put in my paper and help small areas for tutoring,” Harred practicum as it’s now set up,” The interaction between the encourages students to seek help paid for it and they shouldn’t me with my not-so-good gram- said. “It was located there for Furniss said of Harred. tutors and the students who if they have difficulties writing. leave campus without getting the mar.” two or three years before it was Furniss said he took over the come to the Writing Center is “I refer students who need help with their writing skills they For many international and moved to the other end of the role of advisor of the Writing vital to the success of each ses- help, especially if their papers need,” Hanson said. “I know the English as a Second Language building to an old elementary Center and professor of the sion. If a tutor does not have aren’t very effective,” Olson Writing Center hires gifted stu- (ESL) students attending UW- classroom.” practicum course during the good communication skills, said. “I tell students that I have dents and that the kids I send RF, the Writing Center has This move was only the first of 2000-2001 academic year, after tutoring sessions will not pay off found, over the years, that stu- them are getting good advice. proven to be an invaluable many, as the Writing Center Harred decided to move on to for either person involved. dents in my classes who go to the I’ve seen the results.” resource. would change locations several other things. Students sometimes go to the Writing Center develop better “For international students, it is more times. When he began teaching the Writing Center seeking help with writing skills and generally necessary. We cannot turn in a Harred said the Writing Center practicum in 2000, Furniss said a paper and, in turn, build friend- paper without visiting the was relocated to Davee Library there were only six students ships with the tutors. Writing Center,” speech commu- in the mid-1980s. When the enrolled. In 2003, there were “A lot of times you become nications and theater arts Library underwent construction only nine enrolled. Within the friends with people you tutor (SCTA) major Keiko Komura in the early 1990s, it was moved past two years, the number of because they come in multiple said. “People whose English is a once again. This time, the second tutors has risen dramatically. times,” Tutor Lindsey Decker second language have the same floor of South Hall was the new Last year, the practicum consist- said. “It’s just a great place to level of academic skills as home of the Writing Center. ed of 15 students and this semes- work.” Americans, but our grammar is Harred said that it remained in ter, 20 students are enrolled. Decker, who has been a tutor in imperfect. We need the help South Hall until it was moved Furniss said he is quite pleased the Writing Center for three from Writing Center, and they do back to the remodeled area of the with the number of students tak- years, has gained many friend- Student help.” library, which was designed for ing the practicum and willing to ships through her role at the Although the Writing Center tutoring. provide help to their fellow stu- Writing Center. has been a staple on the UW-RF The Writing Center was again dents. “I met three of my best friends campus for many years, not all relocated, this time to its present “There are more tutors now through working at the Writing students realize how beneficial it location at 290 Kleinpell Fine than ever before,” he said. “The Center, and one of them is going is to have the free service at their Arts (KFA). Harred said that the Tutoring Practicum had seven to be in my wedding in disposal. The tutors not only current location had been used as students registered in the fall of December,” Decker said. “I Voice help students with academic communicative disorder clinics 2002. There were 20 registered would say that the friendships papers, but are also willing to in the past. last fall. This term, there are 28 I’ve made in the Writing Center proofread cover letters and “They used to be therapy paid tutors, twice as many as last are stronger and more likely to resumes. rooms and observation rooms spring.” continue on after college than “I think that the Writing Center where instructors could watch The tutors in the practicum almost any of the other friend- is very important to UW-RF stu- the clinicians,” Harred said. course are not paid, but once the ships I’ve made here at UW-RF.” Celebrating dents,” Meissner said. “I also Last semester, there were more course is completed, those who Furniss said he has noticed that think that it is under-utilized by tutors offering their services in decide to continue as tutors, as the Writing Center is more than the students.” the Writing Center than in any well as the experienced tutors, just a job to some of the tutors. David Furniss, advisor of the previous year, Furniss said. rely on the Writing Center as a Many tutors also find the 90 years Writing Center, keeps track of Of the 34 tutors, 20 of them source of income. Writing Center to be somewhat the number of students who visit were enrolled in Practicum: Peer Furniss said the funding for the of a home away from home. the Writing Center, having tutors Tutoring & Writing Instruction Writing Center is provided by “The Writing Center is like a fill out reports that ask informa- (English 372), which prepares the College of Arts and Sciences. family. You become friends with of service to tion about a student’s major, sub- students to hone their tutoring “The dean allocates the money the people you work with, you ject and professor of the class for skills. The other 14 tutors were at the beginning of the year, most sit together in class and you hang which the student is seeking experienced tutors who had pre- of which goes to tutor salaries,” out together outside of school,” help. viously taken the practicum he said. Decker said. “You always have UW-RF “Last term, there were about course and worked in the One thing Furniss said he somewhere you can hang out, do 630 total visits during the 13 Writing Center for at least two wants to ensure is that students homework, eat lunch or just talk

Army National Guard Help Wanted Help Wanted

Wisconsin Army National Guard CLASSIFIEDS Maintenance Assistant PT or FT. Have A Heart is looking for 100% of college paid for All around person to do lawn care, caregivers & personal care Student Voice For Rent 20,000 enlistment bonus maintenance, receiving apartment Help Wanted assistants to work 304 North Hall 20,000 student loan repayment clean out & lots of variety! Non- with disable children & young 1 weekend a month/2 weeks a year Landscape/yard worker wanted: 3 & 5 bedroom apartments. 310 South Third Street smoker. Must have transportation. Available summer & fall. Off- adults. Flexible hours. call Sgt. Wampole 715-781-4249 $9/hr to start. Rake leaves, spread mulch, build Training & support provided. River Falls, WI 54022 for more information & benefits small garden. Some heavy lifting. street parking. All appliances 612 871 7700 included. Groups up to 7 people. Contact Kyle or Jeremy at phone: 715-425-3624 $10.00/hour. Hudson area. 651- 715 425 7754. 399-8319. J&L Management. 715-425-0454

Spot color BLACK

May 5, 2006 ETCETERA Student Voice 9 Final words from the 2006 Student Voice staff

“I hate having to peek around trees to avoid Public Safety. But it worked for me.” - Kirsten Farrar, Assistant Photo Editor

“I miss the days when I could actually frolic in “What a monstrous waste of the grass.” - Sarah Packingham, Sports Editor time.” - Jen Dolen, Photo Editor

“The help boxes are never close “Get out of my way, I’m a pedes- enough.” - Eric Ebert, Editor trian!” - Katrina Schmidt, Chief Copy Editor

“Woodchips? Where is the rest of the sidewalk?” - Kate Sorenson, “We paid for it, we can play in “It’s midnight. No one is here. Let General Manager it!” - Shalena Brandt, Front Page me smoke in peace and shelter.” Editor, & Jennie Oemig, Etcetera “I really, really love the new trash cans!” - Helen Clarke, Assistant Editor Editor - AJ Oscarson, Viewpoints Editor Trivium possibly the next big metal band Erik Wood vocalist Matt Heafy stepped up and took Trivium by the reigns. [email protected] It’s fitting to know that Heafy ccording to Roadrunner Records, “Talent and charisma are key took the best metal guitarist Aingredients for any professional musician, but without dedica- award at the Orlando Metal tion and perseverance, many bands quickly fade to black.” Awards. The band, experienced The statement above states the few things it takes to make it with many different line-ups, where Trivium, a band originating out of Orlando, Fla., did in early finally found guitarist Corey 2000. Trivium, a four-piece hardcore metal band, possesses talent Beauliey, who wonderfully comparable to some of the greatest rock bands in history. complimented Heafy’s playing. out of five points Elements found within Trivium, such as insane metal break- Next thing on the agenda was downs, melodic death metal, a unique progressive rock sound, finding a bassist, which was seemingly impossible until Paolo rageful lyrics and unbelievably talented harmonizing guitar solos, 4.0 Gregoletto came along. have taken metal rock to an entirely new level. This is something According to the band, he has jammed with Nicko McBrain, the no band to date has done since legends such as Iron Maiden, legendary Iron Maiden drummer. With Trivium having a full roster, Metallica, Pantera and other bands with roots reaching back into the band trekked into the studio to record one of the most influen- the ‘80s and early ‘90s. Trivium consists of a very solid foundation tial solid albums of the 2000 rock music era, Ascendancy. The most bands lack. Trivium’s first album, Ember To Inferno, came album, released in early 2005, brought a steady incline in fans. from a German rock label by the name of Lifeforce. I personally The album is a solid listen all the way through. In days like these, have never given it a listen; there is no reason to. With an album it’s hard to find an album that you can play over and over again by the likes of Ascendancy, there is no reason to explore their past, without ever having the thought to take it out. That is, unless you unless you are not content with the direction this band is going. don’t like rock music. The name Trivium, according to Roadrunner Records, “is Latin Ascendancy: The Special Edition is set to be released on May 9 for the intersection between three schools of learning: grammar, with four new tracks, live footage and a perfect cover of a leg- rhetoric and logic, because they liked the way it implied open- endary Metallica song “Master of Puppets.” When you hear this mindedness to different styles, and summed up their musical aes- makes you think, ‘Are these guys possibly the next Metallica?’ song, you will hear the undeniable talent theTrivium band possess- thetic.” If you ask me, I say they possess every aspect to go down in his- es. It’s dead on. In 2002 the lead singer quit the band, and lead guitarist and tory as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Don’t hesitate to pick this one up if you like metal. It really ‘United 93’ an uneasy subject for some feel sick. My head is pounding, my muscles It just wouldn’t be right. n Sept. 11, 2001, four passenger planes were going on with what really seemed like any other Iare tight and I am not feeling ‘right’ in the They were real everyday Americans. Ohijacked. Three of them hit their targets. The day. head. Don’t think this is just a movie; “United I also can’t dismiss that the characters, and fourth flight, United 93, never reached its destina- But when you see this movie, you have to real- 93” really made me feel uncomfortable. essentially the real passengers, were heroes. I tion. “United 93” chronicles how it may have ize it is only a movie. There is no way to know I suspect that my audience is much stronger had no idea that they actually wrestled two of the really happened up there. for certain what really happened. than I, and can handle the play-by-play depictions hijackers to the ground and, from what I could No matter how you put it, memories of our The plane’s flight recorder offers little help, so of that day in September. But I can’t. It’s not that see over the fighting, killed them. They forced the thoughts and feelings on Sept. 11 have been information would have to be pieced together “it’s too soon,” like most of the media is ques- fourth man to crash, all in the name of embedded into the minds of every American who from phone calls made from the scared passen- tioning. In fact, the early release Americanism and for the protec- had access to CNN. gers to their families. is better so the truth is not exag- tion of the Capitol. On that day, the events warped Even so, what is shown should gerated. The movie is not gratu- Could any of us have done the us into being in a state of panic, not be seen as fact, only as a itous in violence or drama, either. same? I’m not sure. anxiety and worry. probable scenario. I just feel like ... I’ve been there. Jenna I know that this movie is dedi- In those morning hours we see Nick The passengers learn that the I can’t remember what I ate for cated to the men and women who people waiting happily, chatting hijackers are terrorists, not kid- breakfast yesterday, but I know Lee gave up their lives and families. I on cell phones and greeting each Welsh nappers, so they must act quickly, exactly where I was on that day know that the men and women on other for another day at work. not only to save themselves, but and exactly what I was doing. I the ground did everything they Right away, the cinematography also others on the ground. remember my stomach dropping could with such little time and gives us an ever-moving, grainy That is what is so moving about in total confusion. I remember information to save lives. But the picture. There are close shots of this movie. Ordinary citizens in crying alone to Enya, and re-watching the footage film did them no justice. everyone, as if we really are walking past these desperation, become heroes. for weeks after. I did not feel better or proud to be an American, people. Shifting from in the plane to control towers, we I don’t want to relive that again. And that’s because I could not feel for those passengers in Because of this, it feels like we are always in learn what is going on as the passengers learn. what you’re in for when you go see “United 93.” only two hours. I could only feel the same help- motion, traveling with these characters as they There is nothing about al-Qaeda or bin Laden, This movie takes place in the most trapped lessness and uncertainty that I felt five years ago. go, thereby pulling us into the story. just what is unfolding before these peoples’ eyes. spaces: the cockpit, the aisle of the plane, Perhaps it was even amplified because of the What I loved about this movie is that there were Like the series “24,” the movie is shot in real crouched behind the seat and in air controller time I’ve had to reflect and wonder. “United 93” no recognizable actors. Because of this, everyone time. This, along with emotion, really makes booths. I was claustrophobic and nauseous, worse tries to give you some closure and understanding in the film seemed so much more realistic, more “United 93” seem genuine, because you really than the “Blair Witch Project.” of Sept. 11, believable, as can feel tensions rise, coupled with shock and Because the film tried to portray things as real but it won’t if we were confusion. as they were that day, the shots are quick and be easy. actually There have been reports stating that it may be jumbled. One of the military men even starts there. The too soon to release a movie about Sept. 11. yelling about how five planes have been hijacked, Jenna is a camera never I, for one, strongly disagree. when there were only four. sophomore focuses This film is a living reminder of the tension and Although it seems like that could be a typo the studying intently on fear we all faced that day. It should be seen as a script girl missed, it’s not. That day was just journalism one particular tribute to those who lost their lives. chaos for the men and women who were only and music character. In short, “United 93” proved to be gut-wrench- trained in ‘simulation’ to deal with such a crisis. I history. She And that is ing and realistic. Deeply moving, thoughtful and almost felt angry toward those agencies that enjoys the beauty of powerful this is easily one of the very best I’ve couldn’t fix anything from the ground. But I had watching it, because seen so far this year. I wouldn’t mind paying to remember - you can’t get angry at a film, and it dark come- these were another $8 to see it again. certainly won’t change the past. dies. ordinary peo- Its cinematography and film editing makes us Maybe because “United 93” is real, I can’t cri- ple who were feel as though we too are there. The film does not tique anything else about it. Of exploit the events surrounding course the plot was bad - they that day, instead honors those were real terrorists. The actors who lost their lives on that fate- are all unknown and not ful day. famous, because it would be in poor taste to have a celebrity in any shot. You would be sit- Ratings for movie reviews are based on a scale from one to five. A film Nick is a junior studying histo- ting there like, ‘Holy shit, I ry. He enjoys watching comic didn’t know Ashton Kutcher that scores a five is a movie worth seeing at least once. A film that scores book superhero movies. was on that plane.’ 1.out of five0 points a one is a horribly acted or directed film with no substance. 4.0out of five points

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

May 5, 2006 FEATURE Student Voice 10 Chancellor Betz addresses inaugural crowd The following are excerpts call it inclusiveness, and it has from Chancellor Don Betz’s meaning to the extent that the April 28 inaugural address: w “We are here to help students value becomes custom/habit, an learn so that they are successful integral part of our lives, our as productive, creative, ethical relationships, and our world. As w “We are here at the and engaged citizens and lead- Lech Walesa once stated about University of Wisconsin-River ers with an informed global per- the formidable quest for global Falls where quality education spective. We are intentional in peace and harmony, ‘There is and the pursuit of knowledge inviting our students to a life of work to do.’ We join with our have been the resonant, person- engagement and tolerance, of UW partners in modeling the al, and institutional focus since service and global literacy, of way so that all may ‘live in larg- 1874. For 132 years, teaching continually developing them- er freedom.’” and learning have been the uni- selves both as citizens and lead- versal language connecting ers. We join with them in striv- thousands of faculty, staff and ing for academic excellence w “We have an enduring and students.” through the consistent develop- increasing commitment to our ment of their potential as critical community, be it campus, town, thinkers, effective communica- state, country or world. We are w “The legacy of the normal tors and committed life-long stewards of this place and these school and its relation to the learners, and servant leaders.” precious resources-human, envi- future of the territories and ronmental, local and global. states they served endures here This reality and responsibility is at River Falls. Why was educat- w “This personalized, integrated evident to all of us as we ing teachers one of the first col- education is rooted in relation- embrace the beauty of River laborative, civic actions taken ships; in people; in connections Falls, the Kinni, the St Croix by those first settlers, those of expert, committed, caring Valley and our state. We must emerging societies? They need- faculty and staff, and curious, and will be an active partner in ed teachers, and it was well motivated, persistent students. exploring, evaluating, and fos- understood that teachers and In this chemistry lies the genius tering sustainable development.” education were critical actors in of education’s success. This the shaping of societies via the connection-this bond of teach- knowledge and skills they ing and learning-is a true pas- w “We are here to encourage impart and the values they pro- sion, an endemic life force for our students and one another, fess and model. For it is those us at River Falls, and it has been and our communities and state, values and those caretakers who for over 130 years.” to aspire to greatness and to set helped shape our actions, our the pathway to accomplish the communities, and our world. goal. We are here to ensure an And we are equally charged w “In the aftermath of the optimum quality of life by shap- with community enrichment, Katrina tragedy, each of us ing citizens and leaders, com- with building our communities searched for our way to munities and societies-one stu- via the cadre of engaged citi- respond. UW-River Falls’ stu- dent, one class and one genera- zens who understand and accept dents, staff and faculty found tion after another.” public service as an integral part their voice through one another, of their personal mission. These and through connecting immedi- are horizons and goals that we ately with staff and students at w “ We are here to offer our stu- at UW-River Falls embrace with the University of Southern dents what, for centuries, persis- great passion and commitment, Mississippi. Collecting monies tent cultures and peoples implic- for they are tangible reflections and goods for basic student itly have understood to be their of our mission and our history. needs when almost all was lost inherited duty. We all learn it, They are part of the answer to for their USM counterparts in each in our own way. I learned the query of why we show up the storms, the River Falls cam- it from family, and in the ver- every day, semester, year and pus community decided to adopt dant hills of eastern Oklahoma for many, a lifetime.” a long-term perspective on the from the Cherokee Nation, and needs of the people of from the peoples of the Middle America’s Gulf Coast and, in East and beyond, and from role w “We are gathered here in the doing so, gave fresh meaning to models and mentors that opening moments of what will service, learning and leader- enriched my life, some of whom be the first true global century-a ship.” are here in this arena. And it is Eric Ebert/Student Voice time of possibility for the most alive and thriving here on the Don Betz, the 16th individual to serve as chancellor at UW-RF, was inaugurated Friday, far-reaching, extensive contact state’s vibrant western frontier, April 28. The celebration was held at Knowles. among people on the planet in w “Over 6,000 individualized at our university, in River and an irresistibly attractive Wisconsin and beyond. We will global century. In this way we human history; an age when dreams will pass through our Falls.” quality of life. Our efforts will be the life-long learning partner follow and honor those who what we know and how we doors each semester, some fully be firmly rooted in unbounded for all those who seek to discov- gave us our Roots and Wings.” learn will be more important formed, but most incomplete, inquiry and a cultivated sense of er their own potential and the than where we live; an era, masked, or subconscious. Each w “Our students are the living civility and creative expression. richness and complexity of our unprecedented in human history, will be the manifestation of the testimony to the efficacy and We will be a highly accessible multi-faceted world.” w “We have the power to when cross cultural collabora- sometimes vocalized, but often importance of public education. gateway to explore the full choose, to continue the journey tion may be the difference muted aspirations of an individ- We believe in serving the public range of human potential.” that may have brought us to this between economic success and ual, family, tribe, community, good as well as securing their w “Our aspiration is to live work in the first place. In pur- failure.” state or country. We are here for private gain. Public service, what we teach, to master talking posefully walking this path, them. We become their mentors civic engagement, service learn- w “We will inspire and educate and walking, and to model the UW-River Falls accepts the duty regardless of our title or respon- ing, inclusiveness, leadership citizens and leaders who, guided way for those who are with us implied in our River Falls fore- w “We are here on Wisconsin’s sibility, each of us in our own development and global aware- by our core values, will pur- now and those we will not see father’s remarks and also western frontier in one of the way.” ness have been and will be an posefully and ethically serve and who will not know our enshrined for more than 2,000 most dynamic parts of the integral part of their curriculum society. We will link our stu- names. years in the Hebrew Sayings of region with some of the coun- and this culture. Their experi- dents and our communities to In this way we believe that we the Fathers: ‘We are not try’s fastest growing counties. w “Undergraduate research is a ence here is a preview of life- global opportunities and collab- are deepening the roots and required to finish the work; nor We are here where urban meets particularly fruitful and encour- long habits that will build social orative relationships in River sprouting the wings of those are we at liberty to neglect it.’” rural. How we tend to this his- aging approach to learning, and capital, create and sustain Falls, the St. Croix Valley, in who will surely follow us in this toric transition may serve as a UW-River Falls has been among vibrant communities, and offer relevant model for rational, sus- the institutions integrating these the antidote to Robert Putnam’s tainable development here, in opportunities into the curricu- concern that we are ‘bowling the USA and for other nations lum. CUR in their report last alone,’ namely, that we care for, facing similar challenges. Led year labeled undergraduate and look after, only ourselves.” by our College of Agriculture, research as ‘the pedagogy for Food and Environmental the 21st century’ and an essen- Sciences in collaboration with tial mission for virtually all w “When we do this right, lives its fellow colleges, UW-River institutions. The central premise change, opportunities proliferate Falls is uniquely positioned to of undergraduate research is the and society emerges vibrant and respond to the challenges inher- formation of the collaborative creative. And these values ent in this change. We under- enterprise between students and endure through time in many stand that we are stewards of faculty. We are prepared to ways including via the achieve- this place and planners of our expand our existing serious ments of our students. In this future.” commitment, and to join with way we will create the keys to our UW institution partners in our future, responding to the exploring and sustaining this challenge of global change with w “We are here focused on animated and potent approach to confidence, pursuing excellence Institutional Intentionality and knowing and learning.” and creating and replenishing the search for purpose, value the reservoir of talented and and meaning. We create the engaged citizens ready and able world in which we work and w “We are here to international- to lead the St.Croix Valley and fulfill our calling. It is a collab- ize our education and our per- Wisconsin deep into the global orative journey, powered by spectives, to cultivate a world century, a time when possibili- exceptional individual and view and to pursue global litera- ties and problems will leap bor- group action gathered around cy as an institutional and soci- ders as distance and time con- common core values, mission, etal objective. We intend to tinue to compress.” and vision. Our focused core expand our goal to ‘bring the values, mission and vision have world to River Falls and to take emerged from extensive campus River Falls to the world.’ To w “We are educating citizens and community contacts and our strive for less would neither ful- and leaders-inspiring, mentoring Vision and Values survey con- fill our core values nor effec- and sculpting the next genera- ducted last Fall. They will guide tively prepare our students. tion of researchers, entrepre- us through the next chapter of Investing in our people and their neurs, civic leaders, diplomats, this historic institution's devel- ability to create and to thrive in global thinkers and problem opment. Those values include an integrated global environ- solvers, and good neighbors. We integrity, academic excellence, ment will not only lead to pro- are creating the next Wisconsin inclusiveness, community and ductive and fulfilling lives, but and far beyond and are a vital continuous improvement.” also infuse our societies with ingredient in society’s promise citizens and leaders who under- to build a brighter future. We stand opportunity and responsi- are here creating the roots and w “Fundamentally, we maintain bility.” wings for the global century.” that the kind of society and institution we want is reflected in the values we embrace and w “We are here to create and w “We will be the learning use as guideposts in our lives sustain an environment of mutu- nucleus of the St. Croix Valley. and in our work. By what we al respect, professional behav- We will act in close collabora- say, what we do, what we think, ior, and an appreciation of indi- tion with communities, institu- what we value, what we vidual differences and a celebra- tions and private enterprise to embrace and what we reject, we tion of the rich mosaic of create a dynamic, knowledge- shape and define our lives and human diversity in all its styles, based economy, sustainable our communities.” shapes, contours and hues. We communities and environment,