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Volleyball closes with s;ew Business eighth straight win Post sues UWM a. Unio>nn PolicPolicyy BoarB d Act [motioned for the Union Policy Board Act to be approved. m mI seconded the motion. | | there are a number of questions that need the direct response from the UPB and the UPB should have an office allocated to the organization in order to be more for records accessible. | B would also like to, have use of the office. No office would loose their space; the UPB would share an office with the Court, [objected to the motion. I M stated that the Newspaper claims UPB records not educational } is not needed because | Women's soccer finishes j and there is no need to allocate another desk, season 12-6-3 By Josh Evert computer, etc. | | believes that J B should t have ever seen," said Student present and accessible due to | 0|. Production Editor Press Law Center executive di­ H stated that the office would be used strictly for UPB [email protected] rector Frank LoMonte. respon«bilitiesin order to separa^ierespon^bilities of the two offices. UWM spokesman Tom Luljak | that the fl | should be able to fringe | page 12 The UWM Post filed suit last said that, in keeping with past separate responsibilities without the need for separate offices. Gore week against UW-Milwaukee, practice, the university will advocates for the office allocation. I | asked if other UPB Interview with arguing that the university not comment on pending litiga­ members could also use the office. | J has a concern about the Brendan Benson of The misapplied a federal student tion. But Luljak did discuss the confidential documents in the office. However, | | is willing to Raconteurs privacy law to redact records university's relationship with consider the request at a later date. | M motioned to amend the of a public meeting. the Post, also highlighting the document. The amendment would take out the | | and state that other members of the UPB could use the office. There was no second to number of documents they've The newspaper claims that the motion. The motion to approve the Union Policy Board Act was documentsand audio recording turned over to the newspaper approved 5-1. requested through Wisconsin's in recent years. open records law came heav­ "I think we have an excel­ b. WISPIRG Phone Use ily redacted. The plaintiffs in lent relationship with the Post, Bjdoes not approve of WISPIRG having a telephone line; the the case are the Post and cur­ and I believe we have been ex­ organization has been fine in the past by using email as their primary rent Special Projects Editor traordinarily cooperative in source of communication. | ^ aiso raises the concern of the easy Jonathan Anderson, while the meeting the requirements of Student names were redacted in these Union Policy Board records. The Men Who Stare at defendants are the Union Policy the law. We have tried to be as tymmjmmmmmmtH*****MmBMmi^^ Goats nothing special Board (UPB) and UWM Records responsive as possible," said "The university's assertion 'We do not think that Union Custodian Amy Watson. Luljak. "Over the past two that FERPA was intended to re­ Policy Board documents and The university cites the years the university has re­ strict disclosure of the records recordings should be consid­ Federal Educational Rights and sponded to 42 requests by the of the Union Policy Board — ered an educational record," Editorial | page 18 Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Post, providing thousands of a powerful governing body said Lessmiller. "It's my hope which aims to ensure the pri­ documents." that has significant oversight that this action will lead to a vacy of students' educational Anderson, who was editor in over the allocation of state re­ much needed clarification of ePinions: Rupert records, as reason to redact chief of the Post at the time, re­ sources and makes important this federal student privacy Murdoch can't expect student names and identifi­ quested UPB documents dating policy decisions that greatly law." users to pay for online able information from the UPB back to August 2008 in January affect student life on the UWM The Post is seeking copies news records. of this year. Watson denied campus — cannot be counte­ of unredacted UPB documents "FERPA is a confusing law much of Anderson's request nanced," said Anderson. and audio recordings as well Danny Gokey shouldn't that is badly in need of clarifi­ or heavily redacted responsive Current Post Editor in Chief as legal fees. UWM has until cation, but UWM's ultra-literal documents in March because Kevin Lessmiller said that UPB Dec. 28 to formally respond to be Milwaukeean of the interpretation is the most ex­ six of nine voting members on records should not fall under the lawsuit. year treme and nonsensical that we the UPB were students. the protection of FERPA.

Students rally for Feingold discusses war education rights strategy, healthcare at UWM

By Tammy McCubbin and Antonio for Democratic Society stated By Mike La Count ward social reform. Sharp that UWM Chancellor Carlos Staff Writer The Collection was Post Staff Santiago took a significant pay [email protected] founded 40 years ago [email protected] raise and "gave high level ad­ by the family of Morris ministrators a three percent U.S. Sen. Russ Fromkin. Fromkin was a About 50 UW-Milwaukee stu­ raise while giving most profes­ Feingold (D-WI) spoke lawyer working in both dents held a protest rally in front sors and faculty a three percent at UW-Milwaukee on Milwaukee and New of Chapman Hall last Tuesday de­ cut." Nov. 14, giving a speech York. During his ca­ manding the university admin­ However, UWM ViceChancellor entitled "Wisconsin's reer, Fromkin provided istration stop tuition hikes, bud­ for University Relations Tom Progressive Tradition legal counsel to poor get cuts and salary decreases. Luljak said that Flom's assertion and Century of Reform." immigrants and others Students and youth across is incorrect. He noted that the In his presentation, in need for no charge. the country raised their voices, Chancellor's base pay for 2009- Feingold discussed When he died in 1969, demanding that education is 10 is $280,550. Eight required Wisconsin's history his family established a right on the National Day of furlough days will cut off $8,599, of addressing social the organization to con­ Action for Education Rights. But making his actual salary for the issues. tinue his efforts. university officials say that de­ year $271,951. Every year the Morris In the past, UWM cisions relating to tuition hikes "Claims that the chancel­ Fromkin Memorial has submitted propos­ and budget cuts are made at the lor took a significant pay raise Collection hosts an als for research. They state level and not on campus. and gave a three percent raise event in which a speaker then issue a grant to Jacob Flom with the Education is selected who has, in U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold speaking Saturday after­ Rights Campaign and Students See RALLY page 3 some way, worked to­ See FEINGOLD page 3 noon. Post photo by Sam Hogerton. 2 November 16,2009 News The UWM Post

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UWMIOS County Board votes no to Santiago, Flynn to discuss

Editor in Chief Editorial Editor Business Manager parking meters campus area safety Kevin Lessmiller Jason Kopplin Simon Bouwman The Milwaukee County Board voted last UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago News Editor Production Editor Advertising Manager Monday to reject lakefront parking meters plans to meet Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn Tom Swieciak Josh Evert Kurt Raether in a 14-5 vote. The UW-Milwaukee Student to discuss the spike in violence that the UWM Association (SA) lobbied all 19 county supervi­ campus has seen in recent weeks, according to Asst. News Editors Photo Editor Account Executive sors last week in an effort to sway their opin­ the Journal Sentinel. The announcement came Marly Fink Sam Hogerton Joey Morgan ion. The SA released a statement today that amidst a spree of armed and strong-arm rob­ Tammy McCubbin Puzzle Editor Advertising Designer thanked "everyone that participated from the beries near campus, aside from the robbing of Special Projects Editor Jonas Wittke Kim Sullivan University and community for binding together the Open Pantry on Oakland Avenue two days to protest an unfair proposal that targets many in a row. UWM police recently increased both Jonathan Anderson Copy Editors Distribution Lindsey Millard Patrick Quast individuals who can least afford it, as well as vehicle and beat patrols on and around the Fringe Editor all 14 supervisors who voted yes to deny the UWM campus. Jacob Schneider Alek Shumaker Dustin Zarnikow meters." Asst. Fringe Editors Sarah Hanneken Board of Directors Trapper Schoepp Kevin Lessmiller Wauwatosa man found Web Editor Michael Ray Kurt Raether Obama approval rating Kody Schafer guilty for heroine-related Sports Editors Jimmy Lemke hits all-time low Jimmy Lemke Marly Fink deaths A Rasmussen Poll released on Nov. 11 A 25-year-old Wauwatosa man was found Tim Prahl Simon Bouwman showed that President Obama's national ap­ guilty of two heroine-related deaths after being proval rating has dipped to a low of 46 per­ accused of being, part of a "heroine conspir­ cent. The news comes on the heels of criticism acy," according to the Journal Sentinel. Jason Phone:(414)229-4578 SHIPPING ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS Fax:(414)229-4579 2200 Kenwood Blvd. Union Box 88 over the president's response to the shootings Lund entered guilty pleas in the deaths of 25- po st@ u w m post.com Suite EG80 UWM P.O. 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University Services and Research Building is for a redress of grievances. located at 115 E. Reindl Way, near E. Capitol Vandalism to mirrors in a first floor women's Drive and N. 1st Street. restroom in Lubar Hall was reported to UWM Police Nov. 9 at 2:08 p.m. A student passed out due to a film he was watching in Curtin Hall Nov. 11 at 7:24 p.m. An unidentified male juvenile ran in front of The UWM Post 3 a UWM Police officer's squad car and disap­ UWM Police assisted probation and parole is a member of: ll-WIRE pearing after being last seen traveling on foot agents with a home visit of a Sandburg Hall El towards the Architecture and Urban Planning resident Thursday, Nov. 12 at 11:50 a.m. Atomic Glass Milwaukee's Largest and Finest! Presentation explores Sweat locally blown glass! Pipes, Headies, and Tubas Plus: Salvia, Scales, challenges facing veterans Whip cream chargers, Grinders, Tobacco, Vaporizers, Detox, By Kevin Lessmiller "Boots on Campus" was DryHootch, a new local Incense, and more! Editor in Chief the name of the free event, nonprofit that works for Glass blowing classes: [email protected] held in room 995 of Enderis Milwaukee-area veterans, AtomicGlass.net Hall last Tuesday evening also participated in the pre­ A presentation given the from 5-7 p.m. Heidi Plach, sentation. The DryHootch AtOITliC- Oakland & Locust day before Veteran's Day clinical instructor in UWM's van was parked outside Mon-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6 highlighted research done Department of Occupational Holton Hall from 3:30-7 p.m. Broken pipes & tubes repaired by a UW-Milwaukee staff Therapy, conducted research Tuesday night. member on challenges fac­ on the daily challenges fac­ ing veterans returning from ing 30 young veterans and war. presented her findings Tuesday. "To my surprise, the "Over the past year and a half I researched the chal­ majority of veterans lenges that young veterans who participated [in the faced upon returning home from their service in Iraq study] were from this and/or Afghanistan," said very campus" - Heidi Plach. "To my surprise, the Plach, UWM clinical majority of veterans who participated were from this instructor very campus." uwmpost.com News November 16,2009 3

ON MURRAY NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS! NFL TICKET BIG TEN NETWORK 10 TV'S * * 9 FT. PROJECTION TV YOUR PANTHER SPORTS BAR! GO PACK GO! HAPPY DAILY 3-rf^^ VOTED BEST HAPPY HOUR '03, '06, '07! SATURDAY N00N-9PM " SUNDAY NOON - CLOSE $1 DOMESTIC PINTS AND RAIL DRINKS $1 HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY a NIGHT DOMESTIC TAPS & RAILS $2 ANYTAP Students protest outside Chapman Hall, arguing for more education rights. 9 TO CLOSE-14 TAPS! Post photo by Sam Hogerton $2 CALL COCKTAILS RALLY for need-based scholarships. nificant budget cuts from the •"Academic Freedom" - A state to the UW System. Continued from page 1 .right for students and employ­ "In order to help students ees to form unions and other deal with rising tuition, UWM associations on campus, and administrators have lobbied to campus administrators this have free, fair and open discus­ aggressively for increases in year are not true," Luljak told sion of issues on campus. student grants and loans," said the Post. "Like all UW System Luljak. "During the recent capi­ $10 ANY TAP BEER employees, the chancellor - Erik Sperling is a UWM tal campaign, UWM raised $29 and members of his cabinet - student and a member of million to be used exclusively 9PM-CLOSE did not receive the two percent the Progressive Students of for student scholarships." pay raise that had been sched­ Milwaukee who feels that tu­ Cathy Kaye, a UWM pro­ BOTTOMLESS MUG NITE uled for June of this year." Including: Guinnes, Newcastle, ition is too high. "The cost of ed­ fessor of English as a Second Harp & 7 7 other Taps The Education Rights ucation is going up every year Language, said this past sum­ Campaign rallied for four spe­ ... it's essential that we move mer, many professors were cific things: towards a system that guaran­ promised a two percent pay in­ COLLEGE NIGHT ^ tees education," Sperling said. crease later this year, but it had $1 SHOTS W/ COLLEGE ID f° •"Chop from the Top" - The Sperling stated that he feels to be postponed, and she and $3 BOMB SHOTS c/ose Campaign wants Chancellor the strain of high tuition and many of her peers accepted a $0 SMIRNOFF COCKTAILS Santiago and high level admin­ tries to get by without buying three percent cut. *- ANY FLAVOR istrators to take pay cuts from textbooks simply because the The days she has off with­ their six-figure salaries instead cost is too high. out pay, Kaye said, has in­ of cutting the salaries of fac­ Luljak said that UWM shares creased to eight. When asked ulty and staff. students' concerns over tu­ why she is still teaching, she •"Transparency Now" - The ition. He pointed out that the mentioned, "I can't give less demand that staff, faculty and UW System Board of Regents, than the best to my students, students be part of the UWM's not Chancellor Santiago, sets I love my students." 2311N. MURRAY AVE. • 414-224-7084 decision making process. tuition for all campuses includ­ OPEN MON-FRI 3 PM-CLOSE •"Education First" - A tuition ing UWM. He said that tuition Kevin Lessmiller contributed SAT & SUN NOON-CLOSE freeze and increased money increases were a result of sig­ to this report.

dealt with by Wisconsin and the vehicle for a change in abortion sense to have a presence where form today. FEINGOLD U.S. today. Feingold then opened policies," Feingold said. they aren't even head-quartered "In order to be politically ef­ Continued from page 1 up the floor to questions from A question from the audience anymore." fective you have to address the the audience. Feingold estab­ shifted the conversation to the Other issues discussed where fundamental core, the average lished his position and current Afghanistan War. Feingold talked gay and lesbian rights, reform in person struggling to make it," that individual and a presenta­ work he in doing on bills in con­ about President Obama and how the banking industry, the regula­ Feingold said. "If we are talking tion is given at the annual event. gress. He discussed his support he has handled the plans pre­ tion of Wall Street and affordable about healthcare, the environ­ For their 40th anniversary, the for the public option in a senate sented to him about possible lev­ government budgeting. ment and all of these things, we Collection decided to go a differ­ health care bill. els of troop increase. The speech closed with better make sure we address job ent route. This time, they sought "A public option offers needed Feingold did not believe that Feingold talking about how to loss, the economy and controlled out Feingold to give a speech. competition," Feingold said. increasing troops will increase gain support for any area of re­ government spending." "Feingold has been involved "Those companies that cannot the chance of success. Instead, in many social justice issues in­ provide sufficient care desire to he stated that it is strategy that cluding healthcare, immigration fail." needs to be discussed. Feingold and women's rights," Head of Feingold has gotten mixed advocated for a flexible time ta­ Special Collections for the Golda feedback from his constitu­ ble and exit strategy to be in­ Meir Library Max Yela said. ents over what they would like cluded in the president's upcom­ The speech began with the to see in a new health care bill. ing decision. significance Wisconsin has had Letters and phone calls from "I am proud of this presi­ in progressive reform. Feingold Wisconsinites have been chang­ dent for taking his time," said cited such events as Wisconsin ing which side of the public op­ Feingold. being the first state to ratify tion is most popular. Feingold took special interest the 19th amendment and giv­ "[The public option] has been in learning of the Taliban and Al ing women the right to vote. He winning for a couple of days - Qaeda. also made reference to individu­ now it is losing," Feingold said. "I make it my business to know als like Gaylord Nelson, former Feingold also expressed his more about [Al Qaeda] activity Wisconsin senator, who, among opposition to the proposed in Africa than any other mem­ other things, is considered the Stupak amendment to the bill, ber of congress," Feingold said. founder of Earth Day. which would prohibit the public "They are a dangerous group and The speech concluded with plan from covering abortion. we have a right to take action U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold speaks to a crowd during his Saturday after­ a transition to the issues being "This bill is an inappropriate against them. But it makes no noon lecture at the Golda Meir Library. Post photo by Sam Hogerton 4 November 16, 2009 News The UWM Post A good run TKE turkeys dance for L&S Dean to retire in the spring giblets for the hungry By Marly Fink ing the College of Letters and Asst. News Editor Science forward in research and [email protected] student accessibility," Cheng By Jessica Carpenter various colleges and univer­ Groceries is great because said. Staff Writer sities. TKE, which traces its they like seeing us TKE's Dean of the College of Letters According to Cheng, some of [email protected] organization roots back to help out in our community," and Science at UW-Milwaukee, Meadows's most notable endeav­ 1899, is the oldest Greek or­ UWM Senior and TKEbrother Richard Meadows, has announced ors while serving as dean have UW-Milwaukee's Tau ganization on the UWM cam­ Bill Coons said. his intention to retire at the end been: developing additional un­ Kappa Epsilon fraternity is pus. The fraternity was of­ The food drive that TKE of the 2009-2010 academic year. dergraduate and graduate aca­ holding threir annual "Gobble ficially started by the UWM holds every year benefits Meadows began his career demic programs, expanding on­ for Groceries" Thanksgiving Zeta Zeta chapter in 1958.- the Hunger Task Force. The at UWM in 1971 as an assistant line courses and establishing the Food Drive on Monday, Nov. TKE brothers will be accept­ Economics professor, and went Letters and Science IT office to 16. ing non-perishable food on to become a Department Chair, improve technical support for Tau Kappa Epsilon frater­ "In years past we've items all day at their house then Associate Dean of Social faculty and staff. nity, known as TKE, have raised over 2,000 on 3321 North Oakland Sciences, and finally Dean of the Now, the search process to re­ turned their Thanksgiving Ave., next door to the Open College of Letters and Science in place Meadows will begin. food drive into an Eastside pounds of food, and Pantry. 2001. He has served in the latter Cheng explained that a search tradition. Drivers passing we're ready to bring in "In years past we've raised role ever since. committee composed of faculty 3321 North Oakland will no­ even more this year." over 2,000 pounds of food, Long time colleague of and staff from L&S and other de­ tice TKE brothers dressed as and we're ready to bring in Meadows and UWM Provost and partments will be formed with dancing turkeys, attempt­ - Tau Kappa Epsilon even more this year," TKE Vice Chancellor for Academic the hope of finding a replacement ing to trump last year's fraternity member Phil brother Phil Mauricio said. Affairs Rita Cheng said that by the fall 2010 semester. food haul, aside from try­ All donated food items Meadows has been a highly val­ "It will be a highly participa­ ing to out dance last year's Mauricio will be given to the Hunger ued administrator during his tory process and a top priority," "turkeys." Task Force in order to help time at UWM. Cheng said of selecting Meadows's Tau Kappa Epsilon is an stem hunger in the city of "He's been a great dean, mov­ successor. international fraternity with "Many Milwaukee citi­ Milwaukee and to bring more than 300 chapters in zens think that Gobble for hope to the hungry. »>? jssfe«?:

**BREAKING NEWS** Frederick Allen Westphal, for 40 years a teacher of Ethics and Political Philosophy at the University of Miami (FL) Announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Wisconsin. This is his agenda: 1. End Sales Taxes in Wisconsin "The imposition of Sales Taxes in 1962 in Wisconsin is a violation of the Wisconsin State Constitution." And he points out that "we can make up for a shortfall in revenue that results in ending sales tax. This is the most powerful economic stimulus there could be, without bailouts, or anything like Cash for Clunkers and similar gimmicks, which are short lived." 2. A freeze on all fees 3. Roll back tuition at our 27 state universities to 2008 levels. 4. Reduce State corporate tax 10% 5. Freeze individual state income tax to 2008 levels. 3 WAYS TO PAY 6. He will reduce gas/diesel prices 15 cents. 7. Equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender age or marital statues. i—i-'^ViSSt. H II MPII'H I'll i |i 5ff 8. When a spouse has been awarded custody of minor children or has been granted a divorce, failure on the part of the spouse to obey the court ruling either on support or alimony shall be treated as a felony. (Dead-beat spouses, -, no TO THE MARCUS CENTER clean up your act or you go to jail!!!) 9. Increase the deductions for contributions to charitable organizations. J^rTw wlfer Street, Milwaukee 10. He has gone on record as saying, "as Governor, I'll travel only within our State and I will fly only commercial oTcJIi B^X Office (414)273-7206 coach or drive my own personal car." 11. All 27 State owned aircraft and State-owned vehicles not necessary for the people's purposes, surplus furniture, and business machines will be auctioned off every Saturday morning on the Capitol lawn. 12. Westphal never tires in insisting that "Since we are your elected servants, travel, lodging and food allowances for state employees will be reduced 50%. These allowances must be applied for in advance. No State owned 2 VISIT * TICKETMASTER.COM vehicle should be used for personal trips." Or Call (800)982-2787 13. He will call the Assembly back into "extraordinary session" to produce a budget which is both(l) balanced, and (2) enacted in such a way that State Law is not violated, i.e. Full hearings open to all. i ,. <•< ii»i.(j., 14. "The $1650 the Governor now receives for having 'teas, receptions, and conferences' in the Governor's mansion shall cease immediately. If the Governor wants guests for a snack or dinner, HIS $140,000 yearly salary can pay the bill." 3 THE FIRST ROW 13 $20 Themes of His Administration Are: Distribution of lottery tickets begins at the box office 2-1/* * Austerity has been woven into his 13 Executive Orders. * Accountability I This theme-has been totally ignored by our elected officials in this state. Re-read number 13 hours prior to the show. if you have any doubts about this. The budget was hastily prepared in about 4 hours by a dozen legislators, behind Complete details available at locked doors, blatantly contrary to Wisconsin law. Westphal points out that this theme has been "totally ignored by elected officials in this State." He recommends that those in doubt about his pledges simply reread #13. MarcusCenter.org * Accessibility: He promises that there will be an open door to his office where he will put in a full day's work intended for the people's interest, and not simply that of powerful vested interests. He says that "had I been Governor, vr?mr,»lteforrent.oom " instead of Doyle, I would have blocked WE's raise in electric rates." Westphal will direct the State Attorney General to hold the Public Service Commission accountable for such gross disregard of the public's interest. He is seriously thinking about a 15th executive order rolling back power prices to last year's level. "There will be no central campaign headquarters," he said, "but rather, 27 of them throughout the State on NOVEMBER 24-29 our university campuses staffed by student and faculty volunteers." Without being at all boastful, he points out that he has a lock on the Evangelical vote. "I am an Evangelical Christian, was Marcus Center graduated from Moody bible college and Wheaton college, the two bastions of Evangelical thought in all the Midwest. "I have never held public office, nor did I seek any. The mood of the electorate is clearly hostile to career 'politicians' who do virtually >T!ME WARNER nothing but conjure up ways of taking the people's money in the form of taxation." Marcus Center BROADWAyT-XACROSS AMERICA for the Fterforrnirg Arts ^L MILWAUKEE Mail: Westphal for Gov. 1082 Westport Dr. Apt. 107, Port Washington 53074 CONTACT: Fax 262-284-6487 Tel: 262-268-3968 uwmpost.com News November 16,2009 5 New winter farmers' market is no joke

By Mike La Count free parking. It is also the only and provided financial support what they are looking for. cial when starting new mar­ Staff Writer market that allows purchases to startup the market. They Farmers' markets allow peo­ kets," Deacon said. "Most of [email protected] to be made with Milwaukee's then hired Debora Deacon to ple to know where their food the promotion is done through Food Share program. manage. She visited 36 markets comes from and how it was word of mouth by vendors and On Saturday, Nov. 7, a new The creation of the market in southeastern Wisconsin in produced." customers." winter farmers market began in began when the Apple Growers search of what she called "the Those involved are optimis­ The market of 22 vendors Milwaukee. Held in the Tommy Association in Wisconsin de­ best of the best" to participate tic about the future of the win­ is small when compared with Thompson Youth Center at cided to find a new marketplace in Milwaukee's winter market. ter market after the success of markets such as Madison. With State Fair Park, the Milwaukee for apple orchards in Southeast Her goal was to find ven­ its premiere. On Nov. 7, 1,000 over 50 vendors, Madison is the County Winter Farmers' Market Wisconsin. "There are not a dors that displayed high qual­ customers showed up to pur­ largest "producer only" market (MCWFM) will take place every lot of other winter markets," ity food and those who uti­ chase locally-produced cheese, in the country. However, there Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 MCWFM media contact Lisa lized sustainable farming vegetables, fruit, elk, pheasant are advantages to fewer farm­ p.m. Geasen-Bauer said. techniques. Sustainability in­ and more. ers. "Unlike summer markers, The winter market season, Apple orchards, along with volves consuming resources no . "It went excellent," Executive there is more space for ven­ which began in November, will farmers in other industries, ex­ quicker than they can be nat­ Director with Apple Growers dors," Geasen-Bauer said. run through April 24. This will perience a large reduction in urally replenished. Practices, Association Anne Mayner said. In addition, the feels of win­ be Milwaukee's first and only income in the winter due to the such as limited pesticide use, "Vendors were very pleased ter famers' markets are notice­ farmers' market to occur weekly lack in number and regularity free range livestock and proper and there was good traffic." ably different from those held through the coldest months of of venues in which to sell. diets are some examples of The successes of farmers' in the sunshine. "There is more the year. "It allows people to "There is an unrealized po­ sustainability. markets, especially new ones, camaraderie in winter markets eat local, longer," Milwaukee tential in sales," Deacon said. Deacon strongly advocated are very dependent on com­ and they are more intimate," County Winter Farmers' Market "Only 16 percent of farmers' for the benefits of shopping at munity support. "Most promo­ Deacon said. Manager Debora Deacon said. markets in the country go farmers' markets. tion is done by vendors, social Visit mcwfm.org for their The Milwaukee market seeks through November to March." "It is putting a face on your networking and buzz," Mayner schedule and a complete list of to be very accessible to the com­ The Apple . Growers food," Deacon said. "Everyone said. vendors and their products. munity by providing plenty of Association found the location has their own preference in "First impressions are cru­

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Milwaukee smokes the competition By Joe Devitt whole. Rodgers is really good, cally, for the Packers to gain Staff Writer but at the same time, he should the upper hand on a more con­ By Jimmy Lemke us some great leadership out on [email protected] be better. He has tremendous sistent basis they need to get Sports Co-Editor the floor." physical skills, but he hasn't teams into more nickel and [email protected] In Illinois against SIU- Ok, so what's worse: the dev­ been making the right reads dime situations; the playmak- Edwardsville, the Panthers had to astation of the second loss of or the smart play a lot of the ers would get in space and re­ Sandy Botham couldn't have do without the hot shooting of the season to the Brett Favre- time. It doesn't seem like the ally benefit. asked for a better beginning to junior Lindsay Laur. Laur, one of led Vikings, or the shame of coaches have been properly As for defense, how long the 2009-10 season. the leaders of the team and the the defeat at the hands of the educating Rodgers on what are they going to keep deceiv­ Facing two stiff road tests be­ high scorer in the Evansville con­ hapless Buccaneers? I've been the right plays are for different ing themselves? How many fore welcoming the Wisconsin test, was cold shooting from the kicking this around for a cou­ situations. It's alright to take times is it going to take for Badgers to the Klotsche Center floor and only shot 2-for-6 from ple of days, and well, they're more of a methodical approach Aaron Kampman to get burned on Thursday the 19th, Milwaukee the field, scoring four points. both absolutely terrible in early (which the Packers have by a running back for a little came out on top against Evansville, Milwaukee was lucky to have rather different ways, and I not been doing a great job of) change? The Packers keep 77-68, and SIU-Edwardsville, Klomstad, who led the Panthers in can't even decide. But either to open things up later. And sticking to failed ideas, seem­ 85-60. the paint with 18 points, seven re­ way, those two games were when they do take the ball ingly only to keep true to the 3- The Panthers opened the sea­ bounds, and three blocks in only perfect showcases of recent down the field - finish the 4 defense. It's another example son in Evansville with a hard 23 minutes on the floor. Jodie Green Bay Packer failings. drive! There've been numer­ of poor policy and not fitting fought battle on their hands, but McClain led the outside attack, When was the last time Green ous times that penalties or in­ the scheme to the players' ad­ the numbers were on their side. dropping 19 points and pulling Bay won a game against an ac­ opportune sacks have doomed vantages. Green Bay isn't gen­ Milwaukee's defense, led on down eight boards on the night. tual good team? They greatly good scoring chances. erating nearly enough pres­ the interior by junior center The Cougars' Danielle Bennett underachieved last year, and The short passing game sure on quarterbacks to be Jenilee Klomstad with seven re­ paced all scorers with 19 points it looks like they could be has also been quite subpar successful. They have the tal­ bounds and two blocks, kept the and nine rebounds in 33 min­ following the same path this under Rodgers and McCarthy. ent in the secondary to match Evansville Purple Aces to just 32.5 utes on the floor. She was a rare year. The Packers have a 17- The run game would really up with man coverage, so that percent shooting from the floor. bright spot for SIU-Edwardsville, 13 home record under Mike benefit with more spread sets should present the opportu­ The Panthers did rack up the who also got an outstanding McCarthy ... and they play at and quick plays because they nity to present different fronts numbers on the offensive end. game from Raven Berry, who had Lambeau Field for goodness could get many more favor­ and more blitzes. We need to Lindsay Laur led four players in 14 points and seven boards to go sakes. They should have the able matchups in space. And see more sack dances - it's just double figures for the Panthers, with two steals. best home field advantage in the line wouldn't have to block plain uplifting. scoring 19 pointsand 13 rebounds. Four Panthers scored in dou­ the NFL. Every week, Green Bay for nearly as long, which is a Now's the time for the Ashley Imperiale had 13 points ble figures, with McClain (19), is making the same mistakes, bonus right there. Packers to realize what they're and six rebounds, Klomstad and Klomstad (18), Imperiale (14), and whether it's penalties, missed Green Bay has a lot of spec­ doing isn't working, and actu­ McClain each had 11 points and Annie Breland (13) the focus of assignments, or other varia­ tacular athletes who haven't ally, it shouldn't take much McClain also finished with eight the Panther offense. tions of boneheaded, sloppy been getting the ball in space. to fix. They can definitely get assists. Sophomore Amanda Milwaukee opens the home play. The YAC (yards after catch) has more advantageous match­ Viehauser almost made it five portion of the regular season There's been a theme over been down quite a bit since ups for their skill players, and players in double figures, but she this Thursday, Nov. 19th against the past couple of years: Green the run to the NFC champion­ defensively, it'd be ok to go came up one short with nine. Wisconsin. Last season, the Bay hasn't even been close to ship game in 2007. And, man, against some of the conven­ "Four players in double-fig­ Badgers won a double-overtime properly taking advantage of hopefully Jermichael Finley tional wisdom. So lets get a few ures, almost five, is great bal­ thriller against the Panthers on their collective talents. can get back on the field soon, heads out of a few butts here. ance," Botham told UWMPanthers. "the Big Ten Network. This year, Aaron Rodgers is a good because he's an absolute The only thing McCarthy has com. "Jodie Mac was our player of the Panthers hope to get them microcosm of the team as a matchup nightmare. So, basi­ to lose is his own pink slip. the game. This is one of the best back. This game will also be games she has played for us. She televised on Time Warner Sports controlled the ball well, created, 32. Game time is 7 p.m. at the led the team and was really a cata­ Klotsche Center, and students are lyst out there for us. Ashley was advised to arrive earlier to ensure Rough ending to a tough season 'Steady Eddie' for us and gave us a seat in the student section. some quality minutes. They gave Men's soccer season ends at the Horizon tourney

By Steve Manske their way back into the contest and into the net, giving the Staff Writer in the 19th minute when fresh­ Crusaders a 2-0 advantage. Keep on marching [email protected] man Cody Banks had his shot Brendan Roth silenced any sail just wide of the goal. Banks questions of a Panthers come­ By Tom Gabert points. The third and fourth The Milwaukee men's soc­ would get another opportunity back when he scored his second Staff Writer sets were both close, but with cer team was kicked out of the to tie the game but saw the same goal of the game in the 78th [email protected] the Panthers aggressive defense, Horizon League Tournament in result as his shot sailed right of minute. Valparaiso redshirt many kills, and an adjustment the first round last Tuesday af­ the net in the 20th minute. sophomore Kelvin Zelee put the The Panthers ended their sea­ to the block they were able to ternoon after being shut out 4- The Panthers continued to finishing touch on the contest son in third place after winning take home their seventh straight 0 against Valparaiso at Brown attack the goal in the first half, when he scored the game's final eight straight games. Their last win. Field in Valparaiso, Ind. out-shooting the Crusaders 7 to goal in the 88th minute. two matches were at home last The Panthers made it eight in The Crusaders (10-6-2) set 1. But it was the Crusaders who The Panthers season may week and the players could not a row when they took three of the the tone for the game against took the lead into the locker have ended in a tough manner, have looked anymore prepared. four sets against Butler this past the Panthers (3-13-2) in the sixth room at halftime. but they had their opportuni­ "Our team is in a situation Saturday. Similar to the Valpo minute off a free kick. Junior Valparaiso created separa­ ties — they just failed to take where we dug ourselves in a game the Panthers came up short Roby Del Giudice passed the ball tion in the 52nd minute of the advantage of them. They out- hole the first half of the season in the first set, allowing Butler to to redshirt sophomore Brandon game when junior Zack Stivers shot the Crusaders 16-11, but and then sort of figured it out," take an early lead—winning off Roth, who then directed the ball rebounded a ball that was ini­ scored on exactly zero of those UW-Milwaukee head coach Susie of a UWM error. into the top left corner of the tially stopped by Milwaukee's attempts. Johnson said. "Needing to make In the second set, however, net, giving them a TO lead. freshman goalie John Shakon Milwaukee head coach Jon a '180,' we did that. We were able UWM was able to retaliate with The Panthers tried to claw and kicked the ball past Shakon Coleman was pleased with to fight off the No.2 (Valparaiso) an early lead and finish by taking the Panthers' effort and said yesterday, the No.l (Cleveland advantage of an error on Butler. the score didn't represent the State) last week and now the No.3 Although the Bulldogs also had team's effort in the final game (Butler)." many comeback chances of their of their season. The Panthers beat Valpo last own, the Panthers were able to "The score really does not Friday after four matches. The hold them off. depict the game. We fought hard game started off slow with UWM In the third and fourth sets, early and created some chances losing the first set. However, af­ Milwaukee was able to use the and then they scored early," Coleman told UWMPanthers. ter making the necessary adjust­ momentum from they had be­ com. "We just started to lose our ments, the Panthers were able to hind them to close out Butler way a little bit and they got the take the next three sets for the 3-1. better of us." win. Milwaukee finished their sea­ The Panthers will look to re­ The second set helped son with great enthusiasm and, bound next year with a more ex­ Milwaukee's confidence past the with the mental state they are perienced team that loses only Crusaders allowing them to pull in and the confidence of eight- two players off this year's roster away form a 6-all tie with five straight wins under their belt, to graduation: Nicholas Gerard- straight points. They won the set Post photo by Sam Hogerton Larson and Nkuti Ndely. by ending on eight unanswered See VOLLEYBALL page 8 -M-

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Hagen, and she didn't disap­ minute that was set up by point. The nation's leading goal Whidden. Unlucky ending scorer juked her defender and "The old inches speech that found herself one-on-one with everybody goes back to from Women's soccer falls at NCAA's the keeper late in the first half, that football movie, we talked only to have her far-post shot about that," Moynihan said. "If By Tim Prahl areas of the field that we wanted be tipped away by the charg­ ever you saw a game of inches Sports Co-Editor to." ing goalie. this was one. It wasn't for lack [email protected] The Panthers came out of UWM had arguably their best of fight or battle or anything, the gates continuing their offen­ chance in the second half when a we just didn't have that extra Sometimes the scoreboard sive onslaught they used to run Hagen headed a swinging corner inch today. doesn't really tell the story of through conference play to cre­ to the far post. With the Knights' "If you look at about eight dif­ the game. ate numerous chances on net. keeper being out of position, it ferent situations we could have That could not be more true The only problem was, none of looked like the Panthers were easily been the victor 4-3, even than in the Milwaukee's wom­ them went in. finally on the board. But a UCF giving up three goals. It just en's soccer team's 0-3 loss to the Central Florida, the 13th defender was in the right place wasn't in the cards for whatever University of Central Florida this ranked team in the nation, didn't at the right time and headed the reason." past Friday in Madison, Wis. have as many chances, but they ball away just before it crossed Milwaukee finishes the sea­ "This is a hard one to stom­ made the most of the ones they the line. son 12-6-3. Four seniors saw ach," Panthers' head coach did create. In the 18th minute, The Knights got two more their last action in a Milwaukee Michael Moynihan said. "If you the Scarlet Knights sent a corner goals in the second half, one uniform; Kayla Dejardin, Erin look at the score line it's like into the box that, after bounc­ again by Whidden in the 64th Kreuser, Kate Megna, and Louise 'Oh, Milwaukee got it handed to ing it around a few times, finally minute, and one in the 77th Vraney. Sophomore Sarah Hagen. Image them, but I thought in almost ev­ scored off the foot of Courtney courtesy of UWM Athletics ery regard we outplayed them. Whidden, UCF's second leading I thought we controlled the scorer of the season. ball, we controlled the rhythm Milwaukee would turn to was seen walking with a no­ of the play, we controlled the their leading scorer in Sarah ticeable limp the following Injury bug really bites day. "The key is just to get Plenty of Panthers limping around these guys healthy. Whatever it takes to get them healthy, By Tim Prahl Botham's young team. however long it takes ... we're Sports Co-Editor Perhaps the most notable going to be patient with that," [email protected] injuries, however, are tied to Jeter said. UWM's most notable sport: But just how long can In sports, bumps and men's basketball. the Panthers wait on these bruises happen. That could It's no secret Rob Jeter's injuries? not be more evident than backcourt limped out of the Schell might only have av­ right here at UW-Milwaukee, team's open scrimmage and eraged one point in just over the home of the Panthers. into the start of scheduled seven minutes of action last With the closing of fall-sea­ play. With Ricky Franklin year, but for a team that lost a son sports and winter ones coming into media day on majority of its offensive pro­ just beginning, sports inju­ crutches and Tone Boyle duction from last year, any ries are a big issue for many missing both exhibition on-court experience would Milwaukee teams. games with a tight back that be a plus. The women's soccer team has plagued him since the And how well can the men's dealt with a few injuries this end of last year, to say there team do without their leading year that kept players from were some concerns about scorer from last year? Back the field. They were forced to the team's health would be injuries have always been a reshuffle their lineup, send­ an understatement. touchy subject in sports be­ ing senior Erin Kreuser, a for­ "Anytime a guy's not on the cause it's not like a broken ward who had 11 goals com­ court there's always some­ bone that will naturally heal ing in her first three years, to thing to be concerned about," with time and rehab. These the back line to fill a hole in Milwaukee head coach Rob dorsal maladies could possi­ the Panther defense. Jeter said after their first ex­ bly last all season. Before they even saw one hibition game. I'm not speaking against minute of action, the wom­ In their second exhibi­ the players who are healthy en's basketball team lost tion game, the Panthers got and putting on Panther uni­ that starts this weekend. Stephanie Schell for a month Franklin back from his foot forms, but teams that suffer VOLLEYBALL "I only think this gives us mo­ or two with a broken hand. sprain, but then lost Boyle's key injuries rarely see cham­ Continued from page 7 mentum into the conference tour­ The New Berlin native served replacement in Jerard Ajami. pionships come their way. the only thing to say about them nament no matter where it is be­ as a team captain as both a The redshirt junior fell hard Let's just hope these teams is that they're ready for the next cause we're ready," coach Johnson freshman and a sophomore on his tailbone when going eat their Wheaties, or it could step. Milwaukee is headed to the said. "We play on Friday and we're and was one of the most ex­ for a rebound in the second be an interesting year on the leaguechampionshipinCleveland ready - we're ready to play and perienced members of Sandy half and did not return. He court. U\^MMop^pUnt

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struggles? It's a beautifully written script A: Her struggle through and if you're into the show, the story is trying to balance you'll see it and you'll under­ having AIDS, being an exotic stand it. dancer, being addicted to drugs and finding love all at the same For this tour, what's it like time. That's something that working with some of these big­ Mimi has to face every day. For ger names like Anthony Rapp me, that's a really tough life to and Adam Pascal? lead, especially at such a young A: It's awesome. When I first age. started the show, I was like the She is a tough cookie. She new kid on the block. I'd never has been through a lot all her done any long show or any­ life, so meeting Roger (Pascal) thing like that and they were and falling in love with him is just so amazing to me from the something she hasn't had in a beginning. Anthony told me the really long time. first day we had rehearsals, he pulled me aside and said "If you She always seems aware have any questions, feel free to that tomorrow is not promised, ask me." And I felt that was so that her time is short. sweet. It made me feel so wel­ A: That's her motto. She's comed into the family of Rent. preaching that throughout the Everybody was so gracious entire show, and preaching it and willing to help me grow as to Roger obviously. I think it's an artist. They tell their stories something that even a lot of the about Jonathan Larson and how Rent folks have picked up, that it was back in the day, in '96, there is "no day but today" and doing the show. And they just that you should live in the mo­ bring along knowledge, a lot of ment and enjoy the day. knowledge, and still stay really humble. We all make jokes. We The songs in Rent are all laugh. really great narrative pieces. Image courtesy of broadwayworld.com Songs like "Light My Candle" What's been the audience tell the story in a brilliant way. response to this show? Is there a challenge in examin­ A: They are so crazy...it's ing narrative that way, through really great. I Tove our fans. song, versus normal stage Especially with this being Paying homage to Rent work? my first show, it's like being A: "Light my Candle" is not spoiled. You know that they necessarily about lighting the know the show and you know An interview with Lexi Lawson Why do you think this candle. Johnathan Larson was that they're there to rock out show is still popular after all brilliant and he was able to tell and have fun with us. The jour­ these years? this "story of "give me this light ney isn't us against them; it's By Michael Ray the role of Mimi, talks to the A: It's real and it's raw and so I can shoot up my drugs." that we're all together. They ap­ Asst. fringe Editor Post. people can relate to the charac­ Not many people can catch plaud when Adam and Anthony [email protected] ters. Each character is unique onto that or know that's what come out on stage. They ap­ For people who are less and may remind them of a par­ it actually means. plaud when I come out for "Out Rent is one of the most pop­ familiar with Rent, could you ticular person that they know. But it ishara and I try to Tonight." They cla^i IHRWgff' ular musicals of our time, ex­ describe the story? It's not tap dancing or anything the best of my abilities, es­ "La Vie Boheme." They're cry­ ploring themes of addiction, A: It's about different folks, like that. It's a real story and pecially in "Light my Candle," ing when we're crying. That's AIDS, homosexuality and pov­ some folks living with AIDS, it's based off of something that to not have the flirty side. It's the greatest thing ever. erty. This masterpiece of the some addicted to drugs. They could potentially happen in the more "I need to shoot up. Just late Jonathan Larson is com­ have no money. Rent is about lower east side. light it so I can leave, but in Rent opens Nov 24 at the ing to Milwaukee with an all- trouble and hardship. It's about the meantime, you're cute." You Marcus Center for thePerforming star cast, including cast origi­ people struggling and trying to Your character, Mimi really have to listen to the po­ Arts and runs through Nov 29. nals Anthony Rapp and Adam find love through all of that and Marquez, has a lot of bag­ etic form that [Larson] created Check out Lexi Lawson's music Pascal. Lexi Lawson, who plays coming out of it in the end. gage. What are her biggest to understand what's going on. on iTunes. A trip into the rabbit hole Not too hot Brooklyn's White Rabbits play Turner Hall Fiery Furnaces' live show loses electronic intricacy By Brian McComb If you answered "no" to the lat­ Although considered by some Staff Writer ter then you should rethink your to fit the post-punk revival genre, [email protected] answer to the former, because at a live show the White Rabbits By Josh Evert Reminiscent of Rilo Kiley's you've just missed one of your are more reminiscent of the early Production Editor Jenny Lewis, Friedberger's Are you a progressive last chances to see White Rabbits art rock sounds of Blur, minus [email protected] voice varies from serenading rocker? Were you at Turner on a stateside stage any time to hollering. Her lyrics are Hall last Tuesday night? soon. See RABBITS page 15 The Fiery Furnaces often described as having a are weird. Mainly 21st century blues element to consisting of brother them. She describes a woman j|| and sister duo, whose life isn't quite working Eleanor and Matthew itself out. Friedberger, their However, the incredi­ eclectic discography spans ble sounds that the band is an impressive seven albums able to capture in the studio released in only six years. were omitted from Thursday The band seems to use what­ night's performance at ever instrumental elements Turner Hall. They erased the they can get their hands on, electronic complexity from including: a psychedelic mix their music altogether. of quirky synths, fuzzy bass Performing as a four-piece lines, catchy piano melodies, (drums, guitar, bass, vocals), gurgling organs, unintelligi­ the band transformed their ble noise and—when appro­ library into a tour-happy priate—dance beats. set. They stripped some of Mixing these components, the coolest elements of Fiery seemingly at random, they Furnace out and replaced create an extremely refresh­ them with filler, or left them ing sound in an over-satu­ out altogether. This radical rated indie rock music scene. change made most of their The versatility of lead singer songs unrecognizable, even Eleanor Friedberger's lyrics to some longtime fans. and vocals are possibly the Image courtesy of CJ Foeckler bands' best musical aspect. See FURNACES page 17 T

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into the city I will jump on it and time to do it. I never got really cruise around, but right now I good, so I'm not at the same Words from a Raconteur didn't bring anything, so I'm on point where I was when I was foot. I just walk around. I like 16, or 17. a fan of The Raconteurs and he to get off the bus and stretch The Post interviews Brendan Benson wanted to work with me, and my legs and get a little exercise, Q« Was it difficult to get back write. So that's what we did, we make an attempt. I can't always into your own songwriting pro­ By Jacob Schneider Old, Familiar Friend. hit it off and then he invited me get around without my bike. cess after recording two albums fringe Editor Joined by Appleton native to help produce his record, so Going out to a museum or seeing with The Raconteurs, where [email protected] Cory Chisel, Brendan Benson is I did that—Joe Chiccarelli did the sites isn't always possible. things were more of a group set to play Turner Hall Ballroom the other half of it, so it's al­ effort? Before Brendan Benson this Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 most kind of half and half effort. In another interview it A: I wanted to make sure that teamed up with Jack White (The p.m.. Then I invited him on tour with was stated that you were once a it wouldn't be so much. I didn't WhiteStripes.TheDead Weather), me, He's a great guy and a great fairly serious painter, and that want to go back and make a re­ "little" Jack Lawrence (The Dead Qs Is this upcoming show at songwriter. there was a time when you were cord by myself again after that, Weather, The Greenhornes), and Turner Hall your first time play­ undecided as to what career to that's just too much. I guess it's Patrick Keeler (The Greenhornes) ing in Milwaukee? Q: Word is you're not a big pursue-music or painting. Do just too much fun [with a band] to form the Raconteurs, he was A: No. I don't think so. I've fan of partying and staying up you still pick up the brush ev­ and I've always thought that's already five albums deep into played Milwaukee a couple times late after your shows, what sort ery now and again? the way that things should be. an accomplished solo career. before, for sure. of pre-show activities you like A: Yeah I do. I don't do it as I mean rock music should be Now after two highly success­ •to partake in when you arrive in often as I should, or as often as made as a co-op, or a group ef­ ful albums with The Raconteurs, Q; Cory Chisel is a Wisconsin a new city? I would like to, but when I do I fort. So I made sure that I had a Benson is branching out on his boy, how did you two hook up? A: Well, normally if it's nice miss it a bunch. It's an interest band together. own again, hitting the road in A: Well, we originally got to­ weather I will bring my motor­ of mine; it's also so cathartic. support of his latest effort, My gether to write. I think he was cycle, or a bicycle. When we get I really should set aside more See BENSON page 15 A.A. Bondy

New York singer-songwriter digs deep with latest release

By Trapper Schoepp world around him. Asst. fringe Editor "American Hearts" ques­ [email protected] tions the moral of a reli­ gious country in the midst ^ Though A.A. of a war: "If your God makes Bondy seems to be war / then he's no God I well versed in the know / cause Christ would roots of folk mu­ not send boys to die." On sic, he first found his voice religion Bondy states, "I in the angst of grunge mu­ don't know what it is. I think sic. After countless compar­ that's what I'm saying is that isons to Kurt Cobain with I don't know." Bondy's ambi­ his band Verbena, he traded guity towards religion is a in his distortion pedals for common theme throughout finger picks. his songwriting. "I like playing with peo­ In "Mightiest of Guns" ple. Sometimes I like to play Bondy professes, "I'm laugh­ n us for an evening with best selling author Edwidge Danticat who continues to be one of by myself, but I like mak­ ing cause I know there ain't the most celebrated authors today. Danticat's books, which has been described as powerful ing a bigger noise than I can no sin / The whole world on make on my own," Bondy the head of a pin / Turning and exquisite, include Breath, Eyes, Memory; The Farming of Bones, and her latest notes on his transition to fast beneath the mightiest Brother, I'm Dying. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture. folk. of guns." Bob Dylan's influ­ The transition from hard ence on Bondy isn't hard to Advance tickets rocker to a folky singer- see. S5-UWM Students w//D« $8-Non-UWM Students w//D* S10-UWM Staff/Facuity/Alumni w/ID • $12-General Public songwriter isn't that unusual "I really like the fact that though, he just happens to unless you're a complete have really succeeded with freak there's always some it. When The Devil's Loose, is new Dylan song or album a haunting collection of bal­ you don't know very well," lads that displays dark, po­ etic interpretations of the See BONDY page 14

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features a booklet of thoroughly the end of the album - it doesn't engrossing photographs. Most even get a CD to itself. Bleach leaves a stain of which are of small, intimate basement shows (one shot fea­ the band's first album, Bleach, $606), and there was demand tures Krist Novoselic bleeding "Before the fame, is further indication that the from Sub Pop for a deep, floor- profusely from the mouth), but acclaim and even Dave Nirvana's debut, small, unassuming Seattle rattling grunge guitar sound. some of which are apparently re-issued grunge outfit was not only un­ As a direct result, Bleach (in­ self-produced publicity photos Grohl, there was Bleach; prepared for international su- fluenced, if you believe Cobain, - the band lying around look­ the dark, punishing, perstardom, but not particu­ by a Celtic Frost album) sounds ing uninterested or glancing up By Steven Franz larly interested in it. more like metal album, than the at a stereotypically grunge fish- sludgy 1989 album that Staff Writer Before the fame, acclaim punk-meets-classic rock styling eye lens. launched Nirvana's [email protected] and even Dave Grohl, there of Nevermind. Also included is an entire, was Bleach - the dark, punish­ Although that's not to say previously unreleased, record­ career." -!# WhenNirvanasigned ing, sludgy 1989 album that that Cobain's true songwrit­ ing of the 1990 performance at their initial record­ launched Nirvana's career. To ing personality is completely Portland's Pine Street Theatre ing contract with a fan who's never heard the al­ void from the album. "About A (including several unreleased Nevertheless, Bleach re­ Sub Pop Records bum before, its most striking Girl" makes its debut on Bleach songs and the distinctive ca­ mains a captivating insight into in 1988, a certain lead singer/ feature is how utterly stripped (sticking out remarkably in cophony of the band destroying the growth of one of the most songwriter scrawled "Kurt D. down it is. Noticeably absent its sophistication and compo­ their equipment at the end), but influential groups of all time. Cobain" along the dotted line are the melodic, pop-inspired sition), destined to reemerge it just doesn't seem like there's It's a sturdy, heavy and some­ - middle initial included, as if flourishes that would later de­ five years later as the ubiqui­ enough extra material here to times sophisticated first offer­ he were putting his name on a fine Nirvana's character sound. tous single from the Nirvana's mark the album's rather signifi­ ing from what would go on to high school English paper. The grunge movement had Unplugged sessions. cant 20th anniversary. Where become the most popular - and The contract, one of a slew of just begun to flourish around Aside from providing a fasci­ are the interviews? Where are ultimately, the most tragic - incredible images included in the time of the recording nating glimpse into the band's the recording studio castaways? rock band in the world. the 20th anniversary edition of (which famously only cost musical evolution, the re-issue The live show is even stuck on

ing Clooney as a poor shadow Stare at Goats one of those Goat-staring proves tiring of his former self. weird in-between movies for You may notice that I haven't me. It's not a particularly "good" been referring to the charac­ movie (most likely due to the in­ nalist (McGregor) meets a crazy ters in the film by name. That's experience of first-time director Clooney and McGregor fail to develop person (Clooney), while looking because I didn't see any char­ Grant Heslov), but it will make for a story during the second acters. I only saw Clooney & you laugh. So if you feel like By Kurt Raether ment, and the use of flowers Iraq war. The journalist follows friends messing around in a paying nine dollars to watch a Advertising Manager as non-violent "weapons," there the crazy person on a crazy ad­ ludicrous plot. Is it hilarious? bunch of actors hamming it up, [email protected] most definitely was never a venture through a crazy war. Quite often, yes. I found my­ go to the Oriental Theater. point where men killed goats They talk about crazy stuff. Oh self laughing out loud again and Unfortunately, it is better "More of this is true just by staring at them. Sorry if yeah, and there are a lot of con­ again. suited for that red box outside than you would be­ that spoils the fun. venient flashbacks to fill in the This makes The Men Who Walgreens. lieve," claims the Bickering over what is true hour of screen time they pre­ opening screen of and what isn't in these types sumably spend driving through the new film The Men Who Stare of films is a useless exercise. A the desert. at Goats. A farcical look at the Hollywood movie is not a his­ The flashbacks tell the story psychological and paranormal tory text book; its main goal is of the New Earth Army, which research undertaken by the U.S. to entertain, and by extension, is apparently run by "The Dude" military in the War on Terror, make money. from The Big Lebowski (Jeff the film aims to expose the ri­ The Men Who Stare at Goats is Bridges). This army trained a diculous measures our govern­ entertaining, to be sure. George -group of "Jedi mind warriors" ment takes to remain number Clooney clowns around with to infiltrate the minds of the en­ one. abandon, providing a strong emy: They also danced around Of course, the truth behind contrast to Ewan McGregor's to music by Boston. the film is far less romantic. It perennial straight man. The Kevin Spacey also makes an is based on a book of the same pair have decent on-screen appearance as the rival psychic name written by Jon Ronson chemistry, although part of me who despises Clooney's char­ in 2004. While it is revealed thinks McGregor was added for acter, jealous of his talent. He in the book that the military all winking references to Jedi becomes the antagonist of the undertook experiments in "re­ warriors. film, eventually breaking up mote viewing," LSD enhance­ It has a simple plot: a jour­ the New Earth Army and leav­ Image courtesy BBC Films

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An Education examines the realities of growing-up

By Steven Franz fine music Jenny wishes to be Staff Writer immersed in. [email protected] David whisks her away to Paris and professes his love. What is an edu­ For a young girl who dreams cation? Is it aca­ about being a grown up, David demic discourse is a revelation. For an adult so in a classroom en­ desperately looking to avoid vironment? Is it the search for his responsibilities, Jenny is counsel from the more experi­ an escape from David's crush­ enced among us? Is it the pro­ ing reality. cess of learning from trial and error? Is it simply the visceral experience of life? An Education is a There's a wonderful am­ biguity to the title of Lone powerful, if flawed, Scherfig's An Education, a com- treatise on both the ing-of-age film that explores concept of learning of the formulative facets of life that fuse to produce the and that invisible line psyche of the average adult. we all tread between The movie examines both adults that attempt to recreate perpetual adolescence their youth and children who and undue adulthood. long to enter adulthood. An Education follows 16-year-old Jenny (Carey Mulligan), a British girl who spends the film traveling, drinking and falling in and Much of the tension, drama out of love as she learns the and even sweetness in the film harsher edges of reality. She is derived from the way each emerges feeling old, but not character walks the fine line wise. between adolescence and ma­ As the film begins in 1961, turity. Neither party seems Jenny feels pressured and to understand the reality of bored with her life. Her tight- adulthood. knit grammar school attempts There's a terrific sequence to stifle her individuality and where Jenny visits one of her sexual expression while her teachers (Olivia Williams) at controlling father (Alfred home and is shocked by the Molina) insists she focus solely fact that a woman who seems on impressing the admissions perpetually dressed-up could board of Oxford College. have a genuinely unique ar­ Intelligent and witty, Jenny tistic sensibility. Even her up­ feels too mature for the boys tight parents demonstrate a am i%i% > who ogle her, but not yet adult charming childishness at one $ enough to give a second's point in the film that she sim­ 51I w w f\E>rz i II U FREE TAN thought to the responsibili­ ply can't believe. mmWm \iJww . mm»m ifw i g j**\: "*f ""IF Asy Sluml-Up Package i 1 lit *IU Jfar UKfMMK Oflly ties of life. She wants to travel, By the end of the movie, Limit one package special per customer i Not valid with other offers. listen to exotic music, peruse much of the narrative momen­ • Not valid with other offers. Expires 11/30/09 Laydown tanning beds only. Expires 11/30/09 Parisian museums of art and tum is lost. The film drags on L I watch groundbreaking films. for a few minutes too long for She yearns for freedom. the sake of an inevitable feel­ *«•* **% WMC MM* I iflk J#% ss«p j#% *S jP% »*• Enter David (Peter good, tacked-on ending and Sarsgaard) - whose age is im­ several loose ends are left un­ on yoar portantly never revealed - an tied. But for a solid 90 minutes, $15.oo adult who represents to Jenny An Education is a powerful, if all the things she values in life. flawed, treatise on both the Not valid with other offers. He's well-connected, cultured, concept of learning and that Laydown tanning beds only. Expires 11/30/09 charming and unburdened by invisible line we all tread be­ education. He's a traveling art tween perpetual adolescence UNLIMITED dealer who appreciates all the and undue adulthood. TANNING 1 wet $20 1 metik $35

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By Uko Etim Rasjkub of "24." Night Live" or "MADtv." Staff writer She was able to get Phil The second she stopped try­ [email protected] Keoghan of "The Amazing Race." ing to be a political commen­ Other than that, Sykes couldn't tator, the show became man­ "The Wanda Sykes even manage to get the main ageable. She joked about how Show" is the equiv­ characters of programs that are global warming was profitable alent of Denzel on the same network as her. with her new product, "Wanda's Washington taking The set may have been no­ Really F'ing Cold Glacier Water" a role in an off-Broadway play. ticeably cheap, but Sykes' open­ and even attempted to sell or­ A performer at her level of ing monologue did not prove ganic sex toys. prominence should not suc­ she was worthy of a more luxu­ A segment called "Wanda's cumb to do gigs like this. rious one. Bar" showed some real prom­ The show's set looks like it She spent her entire open­ ise, her version of Letterman's was borrowed from an open- ing monologue cracking George "Top Ten." This portion of the mic night and its B-level stars Bush jokes that may have gar­ show involves Wanda and three on the premiere episode were nered laughter a year ago, but other guest's having a drink resembled by its participants. are now about as unique and re­ and discussing news headlines. However, it's probably not easy bellious as a Bob Marley poster Even with the aforementioned getting stars for a show that airs in a dorm room. B-Ievel stars, the segment was at 10 p.m. on Saturdays. If viewers did not change the still mildly entertaining. The premiere episode fea­ channel in spite of the awkward The sky is the limit if Sykes is tured appearances from start, they were treated to a able to court guests that people Daryl Mitchell of the FOX sit­ comedy program that is nearly have actually heard of. com "Brothers" and Mary Lynn as entertaining as "Saturday "The Wanda Sykes Show" Image courtesy of FOX

choice for any media outlet aim­ that surely must be exploited. RABBITS ing for "cutting edge." With a re­ Unfortunately this fact seemed Continued from page 10 cent session on "Late Night with to go unrecognized Tuesday David Letterman" serving as the night as the band opted to spot­ the ultra-thick dose of Damon precursor to their international light a severely under-animated Albarn's nasally British voice. tour, starting in London Nov. Stephen Patterson, and chose to PABSTTHEATER.ORG • 414.288.3*63 Combining the sounds of 28, this band is set to make a hide Clark behind the equally Gretsch hollow bodies, elec­ big splash in the indie bucket motionless (and quite obstruc­ tric pianos and creative vocal of rock. tive) electric piano. THIS WEDNESDAY! harmonies, this six-piece band While Milwaukee was graced The best remedy would be centers many of their songs on with the presence of White for Stephen Patterson and his the driving rhythms of resonat­ Rabbits, Turner Hall shook with talented vocals to move from f-ffiKOTHESJ—^ ing percussion. The result is a a creative sound blast that one center stage, maybe somewhere BRENDAN fascinating mixture of melodic can only hope was the begin­ further stage right. Although $ ingenuity that, at times, seems nings of a new wave of talented Patterson's ego might suf­ BENSON 10 to draw vague parallels to the rock that will sweep the na­ fer from such a shift, the fans (OF THE RACONTEURS) BUCK SHOW PLUS SPECIAL GUEST: rhythmic works of Radiohead. tion. Let's cross our fingers and would greatly benefit from such mncK£rs$utt Such a comparison is cer­ knock on wood... a change. tainly cliche, but starts to The only real drawback to Besides the unfortunate ob­ CORY make sense when you consider the White Rabbits' Tuesday struction of view, White Rabbits that their latest album, It's night performance was the put on a thoroughly energetic CHISEL Frightening, was produced by stage setup. Without a doubt the and enjoyable show. They are SUPPORTED BY: EXCLUSIVE COMPANY & Britt Daniel (Spoon lead singer/ most entertaining performer to definitely worth seeing live, and ALTERRA COFFEE $10 I 8pm guitarist) and released on TBD watch is percussionist Matthew hopes remain high that this tour records (Radiohead). Clark. Clark's row of toms, flail­ doesn't leave them too large for White Rabbits' shrewd hooks ing mallets and visibly high- another Milwaukee visit. Until THIS THURSDAY! and short songs make the band energy playing style are an ex­ their hopeful return, their re­ X an extremely savvy, go-to tremely entertaining spectacle cords will have to suffice. DINOSAUR « JR. 102 I in my room, doing it all myself, when the time is right and it PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: BENSON that was out of the question. I feels right, we do it. LOU BARLOW THURSDAY H g^, just felt like "nah," I just want &MV + EE NOV iM Continued from page 12 TURNER ifc'*^ to sing and play my guitar, and So if you're not working $23.50 | 8pm concentrate on the songs. with The Raconteurs when this tour ends, what will be your Your latest album, My What have the crowds next project? THIS FRIDAY! Old, Familiar Friend was pro­ been like on this tour, has it A: I made a record with this X duced by Gil Norton (Pixies, been a larger showing than on girl named Ashley Monroe, Foo Fighters), did you feel previous solo tours? she's from Nashville. 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and there's nothing wrong with ply to everyone, and there def­ that; just don't pretend that initely are freshmen out there you're roommate isn't in the who aren't jean-sagging hooli­ bed below you and yes, they gans and miniskirt/UGGs wear­ can hear you having sex in the ing party girls, whose interests shower ... they have to shower go beyond beer pong and fake there too. IDs. I recently met one of these Speaking of dorm-related freshmen who is a very mature, shenanigans, being an annoy­ intelligent and caring person, ing and all-consuming relation­ but even with that, the interests ship in front of your suitemates of a senior and the interests of is a real easy way to find your­ even the most mature freshman self out of the circle of friends. are very different. If you're going You just met these people, do to date a 19 year-old, you need to you really want them to see be prepared to face what comes what you're like when you're go­ with that and try to remember ing batshit crazy because Mike what you were like at that age f 01 fJ>@§T I hasn't texted you back after and see if you still want to date you hooked up last week? While that. some may support you, others Now I'm no expert. When it's are going to say "wow that bitch all said and done, you need to is crazy" and go to Culver's for do what works best for you and some frozen happiness. Don't let if you think you're in love and your obsession with dating ruin you want to be with this person possible life-long friendships. every second to prove that, go This isn't only a rule for fresh­ for it. Just remember that a lot men dating freshmen, older peo­ changes in three years and you ByJonTingley year students (UW-Milwaukee's positive relationship - many col­ ple who date freshmen need to will be surprised at how differ­ Columnist First Year Center). Freshman lege seniors aren't. Thankfully, be aware of this too. If you're ent you will be once senior year [email protected] year is the year that students I never found myself a man to dating a first-year student, un­ rolls around. If you're going to live in the dorms, make new fawn over, so instead I focused derstand that they need to be be in a relationship during your Don't let the friends and get their first taste my energy on meeting new peo­ able to stretch their wings a little freshman year, make sure both title of this of what it's like to live alone. ple and getting involved in or­ and spend time with people not of you understand the impor­ week's column The time a freshman spends ganizations/gaining experience connected to you. Going a little tance of your first year of college confuse you, on dating could be spent on that set the stage for my current crazy sometimes and not being and the enclosing yourselves in I'm actually building relationships with new and future success. sure about yourself is a perfectly your relationship may not be the trying to help friends and exploring their new A friend suggested that this normal part of being a freshman. best idea. Take things slow, have freshmen. Most environment. After all, the peo­ column should be "why fresh­ If you're planning on dating one, a great first year of college and resident assis­ ple you meet and the experiences men shouldn't mate," but I don't you need to be prepared to let see what happens after that. The tants, advisors and other stu­ you have in college shape the think that's true. While I don't go a little and let them go nuts. most important thing to do is dent services professionals will person you will be for the rest agree with drunk, unsafe, emo­ While I'm sure many of these re­ make sure you're doing what you tell you that a student's first year of your life. I was a freshman tionally disturbing one-night- lationships can last, the reality came to college for - to get an ed­ of college is arguably the most once and I was dumb, real dumb stands, I also don't think your is that few of them will because ucation and lay the foundation important. and of course, boy crazy. I real­ sexual experimentation needs with age comes maturity and the for lifetime success. Sometimes That's why so many institu­ ize now that I was, and a lot of to be in the confines of a tra­ difference in maturity levels can boyfriends and girlfriends don't tions are starting freshmen-cen- freshmen are still high-school- ditional relationship. Anyone often be the breaking point in fit in to that plan. tricjaroerams and dedicating en­ ers and really not emotionally who's lived in the dorms knows any relationship. tire centers to mentoring hrst- matur^nougjR^onavejnasting7 what jr'reshmen like to do at night Like any rule, this doesn't ap-

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By Jason Kopplin Street Journal or FOX News, read a Web site? By Nathan Johnson more marginalized and ig­ Editorial Editor to name just a few. The genie has been out of Columnist nored by Washington for as [email protected] It is difficult to believe the bottle for years. Perhaps [email protected] long as Native Americans... people would be willing to it was a mistake to estab­ It's a history marked by vio­ Rupert pay for content when com­ lish a precedent of offer­ Part of lence and disease and depri­ Murdoch is a petitors offer similar infor­ ing free news online. More President vation — treaties were vio­ shrewd busi­ mation for the low price of people are reading the news Obama's ap­ lated, promises were broken. ness man, free. Historical examples of than ever before, but less peal is that You were told your lands, your worth an esti­ consumers willing to pay for are paying for it. When the he acknowl­ religion, your cultures, your mated $4 bil­ previously free content are same content is available for edges that languages were not yours to lion. He is the few and far between. free online today, why would there are keep... We also know our more founder and If anyone can pull it off, anyone pay money for it in large prob­ recent history. One in which CEO of News Corporation, however, it's Murdoch. It print tomorrow? lems in our nation. He then too often Washington thought the second-largest me- would be an understatement goes on to describe these it knew what was best for you... dia conglomerate on the to say some of his higher Murdoch is not only problems with terse language Some of your reservations face planet. Murdoch knows what profile ventures have a loyal in a sincere tone, and he re­ unemployment rates of up to he's doing, which makes re­ following. Regular FOX News walling away his content peatedly assures the public 80 percent. Roughly a quar­ cent actions all the more viewers might be likely to behind a pay barrier, that we are capable of tack­ ter of all Native Americans confounding. pay for online content rather ling these issues. Because live in poverty... I am abso­ Murdoch recently an­ than be forced to a competi­ he's blocking Google he talks so straightforwardly, lutely committed to moving nounced plans to move all tor with a perceived liberal from accessing his people put their minds to rest forward with you and forging his company's online news bias. But will core FOX News that he is actually going to a new and better future to­ content behind pay walls by viewers buy into such a plan? content. follow through and take seri­ gether... so that you can be the end of the fiscal year. The average age of a FOX ous action to fix the nation's full partners in the American In other words, readers will News viewer is 65 (71 for problems. economy and so your children have to pay a fee in order to the O'Reilly Factor). While It's doubtful the pay model In contrast to Obama's and grandchildren can have read articles or watch vid- an older demographic may will work unless every major high-sounding talk, he has an equal shot at pursuing the ?13 it) buying JJ imwupd- -orfumd—irotftfng but super­ American dream." properties such as the Wall per, will they pay money to See MURDOCH page 20 ficial reforms. This was only Is there any chance of poli­ to be expected, considering ticians pulling a 180 and treat­ he belongs to a superficial ing Native American tribes party. One of the biggest er­ with respect, just because rors made by critics, includ­ Obama made a serious-sound­ ing many on the left, is their ing speech? Do you really think What made Milwaukee famous willingness to disparage the Native Americans are going to president himself but not the be sharing in the "American Real heroes overlooked to honor reality TV star party he belongs to or its cor­ dream" any time soon? porate sponsors. A lot of anger Nothing concrete or far- was released cathartically on reaching was suggested to im­ By Brian Holmes burning van, saving his life. And ple are still so star struck. Even Bush, instead of being more prove the situation of Native Staff Writer don't forget the 54-year-old man when there are so many acts appropriately directed against American tribes. There was [email protected] who thwarted a bank robbery in of heroism and altruistic deeds his entire party, and the same no mention of giving tribes West Allis. Undoubtedly, these performed right here in front of mistake is today being made their land back (or reimburs­ It has been a truly amazing are a mere sampling of heroes us, many still prefer the world of with Obama. ing tribes who have been buy­ year in the city of Milwaukee. in the community. make believe. The Democratic Party al­ ing back land which is right­ The mayor interjected in a do­ Yet according to readers of It does not end there. lows certain politicians in its fully theirs) or finally fulfilling mestic dispute and ended up the Shephard Express, American Milwaukee is merely a micro­ ranks to talk more explicitly our end of the treaties. To talk in the hospital for his efforts. Idol contestant Danny Gokey is cosm in a nation that has been than is considered normal in so seriously and not offer any A group of concerned citizens the Milwaukeean of the year. It Washington in order to pro­ radical changes only adds in­ pulled a 4-year-old child out of a is sad and disturbing that peo­ See IDOLS page 20 vide a semblance of being crit­ sult to injury, as the high hopes ical and in touch with the pub­ Obama inspired are bound to lic. Obama is merely one such be dashed. politician. This is an effort to Take, for instance, the case prevent progressive sections of the Lakotah tribe. Fed up of our nation from opting out with failed policies of the U.S. of the two-party spectacle. government, in 2007 the tribe This smokescreen works well. claimed for itself the lands There's not much danger in to which it is legally entitled letting politicians talk con­ by the Fort Laramie Treaty sidering politicians are rarely of 1868. This area is roughly taken to task and talk itself the size of Montana spread gets nothing done. over five U.S. states. But the Some people caught up in Republic of Lakotah was un­ Obama's moral effluvia are recognized, of course, by starting to feel disappointed Bush and remains so under by the lack of results. These Obama. people have noticed that no The government is never significant action follows his going to take serious steps to­ speeches. Undeterred and ward reconciliation unless it is so far held unaccountable, heavily pressured by the pub­ Obama continues to give no lic. This support is slow in com­ more than lip service to the ing. As it stands, the American most serious of issues. people — famed for their Recently, Obama organized apathy and egoism — have a large meeting of Native a greater emotional invest­ American tribal leaders, with ment in professional sports, around 400 of the 564 legally- American Idol, and World of recognized tribes in atten­ Warcraft than in the plight of ;inHiHHIi.iiiPiiiiiniii a dance. He had these strong the Native Americans. Image courtesy of fanpop.com words to say: "Few have been uwmpost.com Editorial November 16,2009 19 Foreshadowings of tragedy Last straw on Authorities missed warning signs of Fort Hood shooting the Lakefront By Mackenzie O'Dwyer should have been more closely he did, Hasan was presumed Proposed meters hurt students Special to the Post monitored. to fulfill his service obligation. [email protected] In June 2007, Hasan gave a Although the lecture was a and residents lecture in front of his supervi­ shock to many, nobody took it Shot by civilian police while sors and approximately twenty- seriously. Perhaps the lack of By Greg Heinen These meters need no re­ in the act of an open fire ram­ five mental health staff mem­ concern for his request to not Special to the Post examination. Adding park­ page, 39-year-old Maj. Nidal bers in which he addressed be deployed was what pushed [email protected] ing meters on the lakefront Malik Hasan killed 13 and in­ Islam, suicide bombing, and Hasan to his limit. is ill-advised in a number of jured 29 people on America's the conflict of Muslims fight­ After further investigation In a perfect world, park­ ways. largest Army base, Fort Hood. ing in Iraq and Afghanistan. of the Fort Hood incident there ing would be one of the last Alive and in custody, Hasan The Washington Post docu­ is no evidence Hasan had as­ things on the mind of a UW- is meeting with his lawyer in mented that, rather than dis­ sistance. Nonetheless, accord­ Milwaukee student. In the San Antonio. With many un­ cussing issues of medicine, he ing to an investigative official real world, the powers that The county's attempts expressed his personal view to­ answered questions, there and a Republican lawmaker in be are making it an ever- to make a quick dollar has been a reexamination of wards the "war on terror," ex­ Washington, Hasan was said increasing headache. The the events leading up to this plaining that he believes it is a to have contact with Anwar al- proposed 1,025 metered by picking on students tragedy. war against Islam. Awlaki. There are also records parking spots along Lincoln calls for a reevaluation Hasan transferred to Fort of association between Awlaki Memorial Drive included in Hood as a psychiatrist in July and two of the 9/11 hijackers, the new draft of the county of conscience. where he treated soldiers with Perhaps the lack of and within the past year he was budget are the latest salvo psychological issues, particu­ concern for his request released from jail in Yemen. in the barrage that includes larly dealing with preparation Awlaki, a native born U.S. citi­ the relentless enforcement for deployment and recovery to not be deployed was zen, is an Imam known for his of street parking time limits First, there are the ef­ from posttraumatic stress dis­ what pushed Hasan to efforts to persuade Muslims to and rate increases at UWM fects these meters would order. Alongwith his dedication kill U.S. troops in Iraq through campus parking lots. When have on the parking deci­ as an Army therapist, Hasan his limit. the use of his Web site. There is will the parking pain end for sions of UWM students. has strong pride in his Muslim no clear evidence that Awlaki's students? There is no way that many of faith and spoke openly about opinions had influence over This particular idea the students who choose to it. This is why most make the Considering his back­ Hasan, despite the fact they should be discarded during park on the lakefront or uti­ assumption that his religion ground, one can conclude he engaged in multiple corre­ the upcoming County Board lize the UPARK sys­ spondences. It is assumed, had the largest impact on his might have felt threatened. He meetings. As of Nov. 9, the tem at McKinley or however, that Hasan's religious actions. then went on to discuss that idea had been voted down Veterans standpoint could have been But don't jump to conclu­ perhaps Muslims should not once, but the committee fundamentally misguided. sions. One must not associate be involved in the U.S. military. said they may reexam­ hisactionswith his background Hasan said this after learning It's easy, to look back and ine certain ideas. and other Muslim soldiers. The he was soon to be deployed identify what should have been U.S. military currently has over to Iraq. Hasan mentioned in taken more seriously in the mo­ 10,000 honorable Muslim sol­ his lecture how difficult it is to ment. Yet, when such a tragedy diers who find defending their partake in war against fellow occurs in what is supposed to patriotism a struggle, further Muslims, and Muslim soldiers be a secure place, it is hard to complicated by the actions of should be allowed to make a deny that the lack of attention a fellow service member. One choice of being released as is disappointing. There were should not construe the ac­ "conscientious objectors" as obviously red flags that went tions of a single man as a rep­ a way of increasing troop mo­ unnoticed, making it more dif­ resentation of the community rale as well as decreasing ad­ ficult to tell the grieving fami­ as a whole. Still, Hasan exhib­ verse events. However, having lies that this unnecessary act ited actions in particular that the rank and medical training could have been avoided.

By Jennifer Meixelsperger Catholic Church, but also fleet the image of God. How what it means to be woman. is this oppressing women? When I read, "It's 2009, Women wanting to become Man and woman are equals not 209," I was surprised to priests is not a reason for the and deserving of dignity, but find how laden the editorial Church to overthrow 2,000 are notthesame. Masculinity was with inaccuracies. As a years of beliefs and tradi­ is not the same as feminin­ Catholic woman, I would like tions put in place by Christ ity, but both are equal. The to offer the Post readers my Himself. Catholic Church recognizes perspective on this issue. Also, .it should be noted the beautiful differences be­ First is the crass accusa­ that the priesthood is a call­ tween men and women; it tion that the only requirement ing by God to serve His peo­ isn't oppressing anyone. If for one to become a priest is ple. It is not a job, nor is it anything, seeing the beauty you must have a penis. It is meant to be a place of em­ in my womanhood, and how true that women cannot be­ powerment. It is a way of life the Church teaches I should come priests in the Catholic that some men are called to; be treated as a woman, is Church; there are many rea­ not something people just liberating, especially in the sons for this dating back choose. present time when women to Christ himself. As Peter I would like to address are so often treated as dis­ Kreeft, a Catholic theologian the four Bible verses quoted posable things. If women see explains in his book Catholic in the editorial. I will not go this and want to belong and Christianity, "The Lord Jesus through them individually. support the Catholic Church, Post photo by Sam Hogerton chose men to form the col­ After reading each verse in that does not make them in lege of the twelve apostles, context, I found that all four anyway "twisted" or victims and they did the same when were misrepresented to cen­ of "doublethink." they chose collaborators to ter on the idea that women The most revered per­ succeed them in their minis­ are less than equal to men. son in the Catholic Church try. The Church ... [is] bound According to The - next to Christ - is Mary, the by this choice made by the Catechism of the Catholic Mother of God, who, when Lord Himself. For this rea­ Church, "Man and woman are asked by God if she would son, the ordination of women both with one and the same bear his child, said yes. If is not possible." The Catholic dignity 'in the image of God.' that isn't respect, I don't The UWM Post invites readers to submit Letters to the Editor, as well as perspec­ Church has lasted for over In their 'being-man' and 'be­ know what is. tive pieces, counter-points to previously published pieces, opinions, rants and taunt- 2.000 years with this tradi­ ing-woman,' they reflect the ings. To be eligible for publication, letters and opinion pieces must include the au­ tion, and (as stated in the Creator's wisdom and good­ Pax Christi, thor's name and contact information. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. editorial) has grown to over ness" (paragraph 369). Eve Please submit to The UWM Post office (Union EG80), or via email at letters@uwm- 1.1 billion people. Yet a few was created from Adam's Jennifer Meixelsperger post.com. Please title e-mail correspondence "Letter to the Editor." The preferred women in recent years are rib, and thus woman cre­ length for letters is 350 words or less. Opinions and perspective pieces should be misunderstanding, not only ated from man. Man needs Jennifer Meixelsperger is a no longer than 750 words. Deadline for outside submission is Wednesday at this sacred tradition of the woman. Together, they re- UWM student. noon. The UWM Post reserves the right to edit or reject your submission. 20 November 16,2009 Editorial The UWM Post

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outlet gets on board. Such an action, however, would be in violation of antitrust regu­ What's the issue again? lations aimed at preventing price fixing; but that's not to c say they haven't tried. By Michael Berkley ing this Eurocentric socioeco- Anglo superiority has been lation of power leads to several nomic system, which neglects passed down from generation conclusions. First, Duerstein In May of this year, the Peace Be Upon You AIL minorities. Even more sim­ to generation. Very few people should be an honorable man Newspaper Association of Unfortunately, as I continue ply, this comment was for the change their self-centered ide­ and resign from his position. America (the industry trade to read the words between Kyle African Americans who chal­ ology about superiority, and Second, the student govern­ group) assembled top execu­ Duerstein, Speaker of UWM's lenge the way their own cul­ usually the only change is in ment — currently gargantuan tives of the New York Times, Student Senate, and the coali­ tural history is taught within their presentation of this racist and unmanageable — should Gannett, Hearst Newspapers tion of student organizations, the academic community. ideology. With this in mind, it's be downsized to a student and the Associated Press, I fail to see the issue written Thus, I asked Duerstein likely he's just become more council since the majority of among others. The stated on Duerstein's blog and men­ about his over-sensationalized covert in his racist ideology. students aren't interested in agenda of this meeting tioned in TMJ4's news cover­ description of the "unlawful" With that in mind, remem­ the student government in the was "Models to Monetize age. It seems as if the original rally that took place several ber that corruption in the first place. Finally, the student Content." issue has been swept under weeks ago. Duerstein admit­ Senate hinges on the apathy body must understand that One of the major talking the rug by the coalition includ­ ted he did not attend the en­ of the student body. While African Americans have fought points at this meeting was ing African-American students tire rally. He simply based his UWM's student government too long and too hard to be what to do about Google. "to focus on other issues that criticisms on the little he wit­ is supposed to be a replica passive and cowardly when the Search engines crawl through do not involve race. Therefore, nessed while there. This kind of the United States govern­ subject of race is at hand. Until a Web site's content, indexing the issue must be revisited. of sweeping criticism, based ment, something has gone people stop disrespecting peo­ all the text. Google also uses In short, Mr. Duerstein's com­ largely in subjectivity rather drastically wrong. Granted, ple of the African Diaspora, in­ this information for Google ment was that Black Anglo- than hard fact, has long been the U.S. government has its tellectual confrontations will News, aggregator which hating racists not using their usedagainstdissentinggroups own issues, but not one of its be presented at every turn as pulls news stories from all God-given intelligence should throughout history. three branches has absolute some African Americans are over the Web. It's great for be discriminated against or And again, Duerstein is not control because of a system becoming culturally educated users, as they can browse put back in slavery. By ana­ being held accountable for called "checks and balances." on subjects dealing with their news stories from hundreds lyzing his statement, I have his statement towards African Yet, the UWM Senate seems lineage. Many people are ben­ of sources from a single loca­ long realized Duerstein was Americans. This does not to have manipulated policies efitting from my ancestors' tion. Content providers hate not talking to the average mean other issues are less im­ eliminating some of the exec­ struggles, so proper acknowl­ it because readers never end African American who hasn't portant, but again people have utive branch's function. This edgment is long overdue. up on their sites, denying researched the plight of the piggy-backed off an African issue needs to be examined Only fools duck from the them ad revenue. African Diaspora people out­ American issue to push their because a certain few in the truth when it is thrown at Murdoch is not only wall­ side the typical academic com­ own agendas. Duerstein claims Senate have gained absolute them! ing away his content behind munity. However, he was speak­ that he has changed. This may power over the student body's a pay barrier, he's blocking ing to the African Americans be a true statement, but his extra curriculum activities. Michael Berkley is a UWM Google from accessing his who are not afraid of challeng­ engrained racist mentality of Subsequently, this manipu­ student. content. Consumers search­ ing for breaking news won't even see search results from News Corporation sites, so how will they know to go there fl'MWb i'Wes •f{gFJ!BI""iau- mg ^vsnisgu W im tfuyu- -ouruuy. inuuy \miuii, wuuiu •ynu pyy fur I'l'idt uunleiTt avail­ Mifm ration of the school year. tiful lakefront space, espe­ also further disadvantage able for free elsewhere? Continued from page 19 Students provide this money cially in the summer, is a low-income families who en­ Murdoch and others are through fees, but now they sign of how successful their joy the benefits of our park hoping to bring readers over would need to pay for park­ efforts have been. It would system, which would be pa­ the pay wall, but their writers Park will continue to do so ing as well. In reality, the be counterproductive to do tently unfair. might just jump to the other if they need to pay. The fact money gained through these an about-face and charge Placing parking meters side instead. Saul Freedman that the space is unmetered meters would' be offset by for parking just because the on Lincoln Memorial is an quit his job as a Newsday col­ is what gives it any appeal the loss of this money from county needs the cash. erroneous idea that will umnist because of the com­ in the first place. These cars UWM anyway, since there is Milwaukee is enriched by hopefully never manifest. pany's decision to institute a will then spill over into the no conceivable way the uni­ a great system of parks, but The county's attempts to weekly charge of $5 to ac­ already overcrowded streets versity would continue to how many of these same make a quick dollar by pick­ cess its online content. After around campus, which will pay the county for parking parks would go unused if ing on students calls for a working in the news industry increase difficulties for area that is already metered. there was a fee to enter? In reevaluation of conscience. for 50 years (over 20 of those residents and make it next to The scope of this problem effect, this is exactly what Alternatives such as a sales years with Newsday), he left impossible to find parking. is not limited to UWM, how­ these parking meters would tax increase, liquor taxes, or rather than see his reader­ Also, the privilege of park­ ever. The county continues establish for the community. a wheel tax may not be at­ ship dwindle. Freedman now ing along the lakefront al­ to spend time and money in Every person that chose not tractive, but they need to be writes a similar column for ready harbors hidden fees an effort to make Bradford to pay the fee, or elected contemplated. Students are a blog. If Freedman, an 80- for UWM students as it is. Beach and the rest of the not to deal with the has­ attending school to one day year-old man and old school Apparently it is not sufficient lakefront into both an attrac­ sle of an expiring parking join the tax-paying workforce newspaper veteran can em­ that the University currently tion for tourists and a ben­ meter, would be one more in this great city; the county brace the future of online pays tens of thousands of efit for residents. The sight Milwaukee visitor or resi­ would be ill-served by driv­ content, why can't Murdoch dollars to the county in order of all the bikers, swimmers, dent that would miss out on ing them away to make a few and his peers? to effectively Mease' these joggers and dog-walkers tak- one of the nicest parts of bucks off parking.

Idols. Paul Revere, for instance, Also, many of the writers of may make for a better story, or IDOLS is little more than a myth made the Constitution were drunkards perhaps because they are sexier Continued from page 18 up by poet Henry Wadsworth and womanizers, yet history — or, in Revere's case, have a Longfellow. (But thanks to the does not tell that. side. George name that suggests veneration. zealous patriotism fundamen­ Washington only won only three The reality is that Danny Gokey chronically star struck ever since tal to American public schools, out of the nine battles he fought, tried out for American Idol for The UWM Post invites readers to submit it decided to create its own his­ many of us have grown up think­ yet is immortalized as one of the no one other than Danny Gokey, Letters to the Editor, as well as perspec­ tory. Look how presidents are ing he was the real deal.) greatest generals in American which is fine. He should certainly tive pieces, counter-points to previously elected. It's not about content Students may remember history. There are many similar be congratulated for being one published pieces, opinions, rants and or credentials but rather flash, memorizing The Midnight Ride examples defining our nation's of the top three finalists. tauntings. To be eligible for publication, flare, and fundraising. This is so of Paul Revere in grade school. existence. This, however, hardly makes letters and opinion pieces must include engrained within our culture that That poem was written 40 years him Milwaukeean of the year. the author's name and contact informa­ many see nothing wrong with after Revere's death and is an As America lusts for stars, we tion. Anonymous submissions will not be making heroes out of those least exaggeration. In reality, a man Milwaukee is merely lose part of our soul in the glitz accepted. deserving, to make idols out of by the name of Israel Bisell,. a microcosm in a and glamour. Celebrity worship Please submit to The UWM Post office those, who have done nothing who most Americans have never is often no more profound than more than sing on television. heard of, rode four days and six nation that has been (Union EG80), or via email at letters® glamorizing some jerk with a uwmpost.com. Please title e-mail cor­ Our country was built on hours, covering 345 miles. His chronically star struck facelift or a starlet with fake these values and they are so first horse died from exhaustion respondence "Letter to the Editor." The breasts. It is the human ten­ preferred length for letters is 350 words deeply imbedded within most because he rode it so hard to ever since it decided to dency to build gods and god­ of us we have lost the ability warn his fellow Americans the or less. Opinions and perspective pieces create its own history. desses when things go wrong in should be no longer than 750 words. to notice our lives have become British were coming. But little life, to search for perfection in an Deadline for outside submission is a media circus. The history of is mentioned of him today, as imperfect world. Unfortunately, Wednesday at noon. The UWM Post our country consists of exag­ all of the credit goes to our dear America patronizes the many times the real American reserves the right to edit or reject your gerations, myths and American Revere. An American hero! wrong people just because they Idols go unnoticed. submission.

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