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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Volume 85 Issue 24 INSIDE: fttielenti had their News ▪ Student senate rejects 4 percent tuition increase (14 Ke GLBTA peace- fully protests Meggan Massie More than 2,000 people WINONAN filtered into McCown Gym with Day of Friday night. Tickets sold from Silence Winona State topped $28,000 in sales. A combination of Ticketmaster and the La Crosse NI Free speech Center accounted for 633 of the tickets sold. panel held to "We don't want to make money," said Joe Reed, student activies director. "All we are trying to do is discus first break even." amendment Reed explained that the bands do the math. rights "If we make $10,000 on the concert, the band will take home 80 percent of all profits, " he said. "We really don't win." Arts Reed secured the $40,000 bid for Cake and $500 for their opening band, Old Ceremony, an ▪ DemocraStock orchestral rock band provides politi- See CAKE, Page 10 cal outlet for students • An all-you- need-to-know guide to local summer festi- vals

II Roberts reviews `Blades of Glo- ry' Illustration by Doug Sundin/WINONAN Phone: (507) 457-5119 http://www.winona.edu/winonan

Students and faculty shout and ilence themselves for equality Stephanie Magnuson town," said GLBTA president kinds of activities are great for WINONAN Jared Montgomery, "Everyday learning!" somebody is harassed because The GLBTA Partnership In the case of Winona State of their sexual orientation, race, also set up a table in the University's Gay, Lesbian, or gender. It is our hope that by Kryzsko Common's lower Bisexual, Transgender, having Day of Silence events hyphen with flyers, handouts Ally Partnership, silence on the Winona State campus, and questionnaires. spoke louder than words on we will emphasize that this "It was is a way for us to get Wednesday, April 18. harassment is not tolerated and our name out and let students Approximately 50 students that we want as many people to on campus know that we exist and faculty silenced themselves express that this behavior is not and are active and want students for a day and wore shirts that supported." to participate," said GLBTA read "Day of Silence," carrying This is the first year that the treasurer, Sonja Kuhn. cards stating, "...my deliberate Winona State Day of Silence The club also sold "Gay? silence echoes that silence, has extended into a week-long Fine by me" T-shirts which are which is caused by harassment, series of social and educational part of a non-profit organization prejudice, and discrimination. I events. aimed at reducing homophobia believe that ending the silence "The educational activities and creating equality. is the first step toward fighting . , are important for people to Their efforts were successful .4.4*iiggg these injustices. Think about learn about the realities of and the GLBTA Partnership the voices that you are not GLBTA people in this country was able to sell all 100 shirts hearing today." and in our community," said that were ordered. '411dig,A At 4:30 pm the participating Joan Francioni, Winona Anna Ligocki/WINONAN The week started with a members gathered at the State processor and GLBTA panel discussion on "Being The . Winona State Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alumni gazebo to end their faculty advisor, "And the GLBTA in the United States: Alliance (GLBTA) club participated in the National Day of silence by shouting. social activities provide both 50 Years of Experience" on Silence Wednesday, April 18. They took a vow of silence to "I think that it is important to a forum for celebrating our Monday, April 16, a discussion "echo the silence the LGBT and ally students face everyday." have a Day of Silence on campus differences and an easy way on experiences at Winona State Members of the club handed out t-shirts that said, "Gay, fine because it really stresses the for people to interact with and by me." idea of awareness in a college get to know each other. Both See SILENCE, Page 6 Winona State cricket club gives students a taste of the 2007 World Cup Shanthal Perera Wednesday, April 25. The final Kryzsko commons. burnt by passionate fans. Their and actually seeing what is WINONAN is scheduled for April 28. Chandrabalan was delighted exit also created a lull in the important to other cultures," Cricket is similar to baseball with the progress of the weaker tournament's attendance. said senior Swinthie Fernando. If you walked into the in that the objective is to hit the teams, especially Ireland, While disappointed about "They are learning something Smaug in the midst of shouting, ball and score runs. The point and the tournament's surprise his home team's early exit, too. American students would you probably got a taste of the is to outscore the opposition victory over Pakistan. Chandrabalan was thankful gather and ask how the game 2007 Cricket World Cup. in the time allotted, with 300 "It's great to see that one Asian team is still is played. Some would say it's The tournament, which legitimate balls or throws. The globalization, everyone getting alive in the tournament. boring." occurs every fours years, team batting first sets a target into cricket," he said. "No "Honestly, I don't want On Tuesday, April 24, is currently taking place in for the team batting second. one would have thought that Australia to win," he said. "The Fernando will be one of the Caribbean and televised If a team loses 10 players, Ireland would play cricket." games would have been a lot many Sri Lankans to gather at Winona State University their inning ends irrespective Unfortunately, the action has more interesting if they (India at the Student Union to watch through the Cricket Club. of whether they have played not been limited to the cricket and Pakistan) were involved." the semi-final against New The World Cup began in 300 balls or 50 overs. grounds. Manish Nepal agrees. Zealand. the middle of March with 16 The idea for watching the Currently authorities from "I stopped coming after Winona State's Sri Lankan teams vying for the title. As World Cup was floating around Pakistan, Jamaica and England India fell out, there would have students have been the most the competition approaches even before the creation of the are searching for the killer of been more viewers if India vocal and satisfied crowd at its climax this week, only four club, saidCricketClubpresident Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer, were still in it," said Nepal, a this year's Wog d Cup. teams remain. Santhosh Chandrabalan. who was found dead hours after Nepali student. "I will study for my exams On Tuesday, April 24, the Despite receiving funds, the the team's shocking defeat and Winona State's contingent but I'll always make time first semi-final between Sri club ran into technical issues exit from the first round. of Nepalese, the largest to support the team. That's Lanka and New Zealand will with the cable provider Dish Team India, which has the international student the dedication I show for take place. A game between Network. largest support-base in cricket, population in the university, my country," said Jagath Australia, the undefeated Games have been shown at also crashed out in the first are Indian supporters. Cabandugama, a Sri Lankan champions since 1999, and the Smaug, the Student Union round. Players' homes were "I think the university is South Africa will follow on and various dining rooms in attacked and their effigies were opening up to other cultures See CRICKET, Page 4 2 News - Wednesday, April ZS, 2007 Student senate rejects 4 percent tuition hike Elena Grimm cheating our students," Daniel- tuition freeze in a 95-37 vote. Student senate president- freeze, will have to turn their WINONAN son said. "We've been up at the Rep. Gene Pelowski, DFL-Wi- elect Jared Stene does not think attention from the legislature capitol lobbying for 0 percent. nona, co-sponsored the amend- these differences will be ironed and focus on Pawlenty, Stene It has been a game of tug-of- To say that what we did was ment to the bill that allowed for out so smoothly. said. war over what Minnesota col- worthless, that we should just the tuition freeze. "The governor will veto The Minnesota State Uni- lege students will pay for their rubber stamp what MnSCU The Minnesota Senate still anything that comes through," versity Student Association education next year. is trying to arrange a meeting On one side, tuition rates with the governor, MSUSA will stay the same. On the vice chair Rick Howden said. other side, students will pay 4 "It's a waiting game to see percent more to attend Winona what comes out of St. Paul," State University, $2,800 per se- Stene said. mester. The legislature is scheduled Student senators and admin- to end its session on May 21, istrators at Winona State are and MnSCU Board of Trustees just a few players in this game will meet in the summer to set of push and pull. tuition rates at the 32 state col- The student senate firmly re- leges and universities. jected the increase, demanding Whethe, tuition is tugged at a tuition freeze instead. 4 percent, pulled back to zero Scott Ellinghuysen, the uni- percent or lands somewhere in versity's financial vice presi- the middle of the rope, it con- dent, proposed the 4 percent tinues the trend of unaffordable increase to the student senate college rates that have plagued earlier this month. The amount the nation in recent years. was decided by the student Last year, tuition increased 9 fee management committee, percent. Tuition increases were a joint student-administrator the highest during 2004 and group that initiates tuition and 2005, when tuition increased fee discussion. 15 percent each year. It also directly corresponds Tracy Ebmeyer/WINONAN Since 2000, tuition has near- ly doubled. with the Minnesota State Col- Student senate president Carl Soderberg hammers the gavel Wed., April 22 after the "The message overall is that leges and Universities Board motion was passed for recommending a stop to tuition increase for the next fiscal year. if we look at the past five or so of Trustees, which approved to The recommendation will be sent to MnSCU offices and will be discussed with the state years, there's a 75-percent or cap tuition at 4 percent fi=ir the legislature during their summer session. next two years. more increase in tuition. Four Senior senator D.J. Daniel- is the lowest to come out, but son apologized to his fellow and our administration wants, has to approve its higher edu- he said. "They're going to have it just adds and adds to that 75 senators for not taking a firmer there's still a lot that can hap- cation bill, which aims to in- to come to some sort of a com- percent," Stene said. "We're stand against the 4 percent in- pen." crease tuition by 3 percent. promise." getting very tired of it." crease earlier in the Student Ultimately, the decision is in Each bill would have to be This means that student Fee Management Committee. the hands of state lawmakers. negotiated in conference corn- senators and the state's student Reach Elena at ER- "If that's status quo and 4 Last week, the Minnesota mittee, and then signed by Gov. association, who have spent [email protected]. percent is OK, I think we're House approved a one-time Tim Pawlenty. the year lobbying for a tuition

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Wednesday, April 25, 7007 —News 3 Free speech panel held to discuss students' rights

Wendy Haller at Winona State were put on Family Educational Rights and related to the right to read. of time. WINONAN probation for comments they Privacy act as their reason for He asked the audience Most of the people that are made on Facebook, an online not providing information on members who read any of the targeted through these searches Privacy is an alien notion. social network. the recent student probation "Harry Potter books." are American citizens, he said Or, that's what Winona "The point when one steps situation. The Harry Potter series has Librarians have been labeled State University mass onto a college campus one Ifthe university is committed been very controversial and as "Woodstock throwbacks," communication professor John said Hardesty, because of Vivian said at a public forum fussing about their rights. on First Amendment rights last "Not reading itself needs to week. be protected, but what makes "By making a fetish of "Secrecy is a festering thing." up want to read," Hardesty privacy, we are limiting the said. nature of a society which is a - Mass communication professor, John Vivian Bosworth continued that democracy, free and open," in the future there will be said Vivian, the editor of an problems with defining the first online campus news Web site doesn't lose any speech rights," to a free and open society, this Hardesty said people have amendment due to the recent called the Cyber Indee. Bosworth said. would go against our nature attempted to ban in numerous internet age. The American Democracy It's up to the courts to decide and that "secrecy is a festering times. "If you say something (on Project held the forum as an whether a controversial speech thing," Vivian said. After the recent Patriot Act, Facebook) and you invite three effort to get more students for employees is a matter Vivian advised students to the government has a growing friends to see that message, is interested in politics, said of public or private interest, expose the "dirty little secrets ability to monitor what people that a public speech?" asked Matthew Bosworth, a Winona Bosworth said. under our fig leaves," and go do, Hardesty said. Bosworth. State political science professor Family Educational Rights about their business, focusing In 2005, Hardesty said and project coordinator. and Privacy Act protects on what is most important. libraries were forced to turn Reach Wendy at The major focus of the educational records from Larry Hardesty, dean of over their records regarding [email protected] . forum was to address student prying eyes, Vivian said. Winona State's library, said the use of their computers and staff concerns about free Winona State has cited the free speech rights are closely within one Web site in a period speech after student employees CRICKET Security Incidents Continued from page 2 senior at Winona State. Nizam's will be glued to the Sunday April 15 12:01 a.m.—Several students that had occurred off cam- A joyful celebration mixed TV supporting Sri Lanka. 1:26 a.m.—Several students were cited for an alcohol pus. Several individuals were with screams and howls But Sri Lanka, along with were cited for an alcohol violation in Sheehan. The eventually criminally charged followed Sri Lanka's last ball New Zealand and South Africa, violation in Prentiss-Lucas. matter was referred to the hall with the theft. victory against England. will have their work cut out Referred to the hall director. director. It was a memorable moment for them if they want to stop 8:10 p.m.—A student was 1:12 a.m.—Two students Sunday, April 22 for Kumuduni Boralessa who Australia from winning their arrested for an alcohol viola- were cited by security near 3:39 a.m.—Security respond- missed two classes to watch third successive world cup. tion in Sheehan Hall by the Phelps Hall for possession ed to the Quad to assist an the close game. Asked if it was Australia has been Winona Police Department. of alcohol. Referred to the intoxicated student. Referred worth it, she said "of course, undefeated and unchallenged Matter was also referred to conduct officer. to the hall director. what are you saying!?" in the tournament and has won the hall director. 3:56 a.m. A student was 3:59 p.m.—Security and Abdullah Nizam, who has 27 matches, a record since the stopped in Sheehan Hall who the Winona Fire Department missed a few classes for the 1999 World Cup in England. Friday, April 20 was previously restricted responded to an alarm in Kry- games, was confident about the 3:35 p.m.—A student was from the halls. Matter re- zsko Commons. No fire. team's chances. Reach Shanthal at SJPer- cited for possession of ferred to conduct officer. 5:28 p.m.—A student report- "We're winning dude!" he [email protected]. marijuana outside of Lourdes A student reported being ed the theft of his unlocked said "I have no doubts!" Hall. Matter referred to the confronted by a suspicious moped from a bike rack on Come the finals on Saturday, hall director. male on campus who made campus. The complainant in- 8:10 p.m.—EMS and Secu- inappropriate comments to dicated that the theft occurred rity responded to a student her. The subject was stopped sometime last evening. Looking for a $27.95 who felt faint. The student by security a short time later 10 Tans refused transportation to the along with the Winona Police The Winona Police indicated Special! hospital. Department. Subject who that a student reported she 11:20 p.m.—Several students was not a student was told to was sexually assaulted by an $179 $24.95 1 Month Tanning were cited for an alcohol leave campus and not return. acquaintance in a residence 1 Year Membership No Joining Fee violation in Prentiss-Lucas. hall earlier in the day. Matter w/ Package 30% Off Purchase Referred to the hall director. Winona State security as- referred to the Winona Police. 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4 News - Wednesday, April ZN, 2007 Eagles soar into campus and off protection

Sarah Brecht! ican cultures. WINONAN Columbia's Winona State University visit is especially significant as the students got a true "nose to beak" experience last Tuesday American bald afternoon when Columbia, a eagle is expected 6-year-old bald eagle, visited to be removed campus. from the endan- The Meaning of the Eagle gered species list program, which was hosted by this summer. the Winona State Native Ameri- The American can Heritage Club, brought Co- bald eagle was lumbia and her handler Bucky classified as en- dangered in 1973 Flores to engage more than 30 students and faculty members as a part of the Federal Endan- :4.4:Ar.kX ,;1;:\?tg0.0k on the Solarium stage. Mark Chryst/WINONAN Flores, a Winona State se- gered Species nior and volunteer at the Na- Act. According to Robert "Bucky" Flores speaks with Columbia, the eagle, on the Smaug stage. Bucky and Columbia, Flores, there was from the National Eagle Center in Wabasha Minn., visited the Winona State University campus for "The tional Eagles Center in Wa- Meaning of the Eagle" hosted by the Native American Heritage and Awareness Club. basha, Minn., spoke about the only one pair of bald eagles in the work conducted at the center tion of eagles with more than was worthy of distinction. tional Eagles Center, and hopes entire upper Mississippi region and the importance of the eagle 20,000, Flores said. According to Flores, before to fill a permanent position in 1968. in Native American and Amer- Minnesota, Wisconsin and the eagle became our national upon his graduation in May. About 400 Florida follow respectively. symbol in 1782, Benjamin James Reidy, Winona State years ago, Flores credited the severed Franklin passionately fought to physical education and rec- there were eagle population to two causes: dismiss the idea. reation professor and Great more than loss of habitat and DDT, a toxic "Benjamin Franklin didn't Plains trip coordinator, sang a 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 . Eagle Facts insecticide used during WWII like the idea that eagles often Lakota eagle song and shared Now, there era that infected the water and steal their food and are easily the significance of the eagle as are approxi- food central to the eagles' habi- chased away by other birds," a spiritual messenger. *Eagles can only carry a third of their weight in mately 7,000 flight. tat. Flores said. "He thought the Reidy was adopted into the nesting pairs, Eagles also have a naturally eagle was a thief and a cow- Lakota tribe 12 years ago. Flores said. *Generally, eagles weigh 10-12 pounds. high mortality rate, ranging ard." "In the Lakota nation, the If removed from 50 to 60 percent, Flores Luckily, government found- eagle represents the closest an- *Eagles have approximately 70100 feathers and from the list, said. ers dubbed the eagle as a na- imal to a higher power. It has hollow bones eagles will Nevertheless, Flores is tional symbol, rather than the ability to take prayers up to no longer re- ■All of an eagle's feathers would weigh more than hopeful that the eagle popula- Franklin's preference for the the highest level," Reidy said. a bird's bones. ceive protec- tion will flourish again, thanks turkey. Reidy also noted that the tion under the to its status as a national sym- Along with strong connec- Bible recognizes the eagle as *Eagles' wingspans range from 6 1, to 8 feet Endangered bol. tions to American culture, the the "protector of the throne of Species Act, *Eagle talons can apply more than. 2,000 pounds "I'm glad the eagle is our eagle also has deep connec- God" and represents strength, but will still of pressure national symbol," Flores said. tions to the heart and spirit of courage and humility, Reidy be protected "Perhaps efforts to preserve the Native American culture. said. *Eagles take 4 to 6 years to mature and their by the Lacey them would not be as great if it Flores, a descendent of the heads are are at their whitest. Act and the "Eagles help us recognize had not been." Cherokawa Apache tribe, real- that we are just a miniscule Migratory *Average life span in the wild is 17 to 25 years, in Though the bald eagle is ized his love for the sacred bird part of the earth," Reidy said. Bird Act. captivity, eagles can live well into their 40s entrenched in the minds of citi- while on the Northern Great Alaska has Flores believes eagles are zens as our nation's symbol, it Plains sponsored by Winona *Eagles are perched 94 percent of the time the highest was once doubted that the eagle State. He interns with the Na- concentra- See EAGLE, Page 6 Wednesday April 25, 2007 - News 5 Winona State responds to VT shootings WINONA, Minn.—Speaking on behalf of the Winona State University community, Presi- dent Judith Ramaley extended condolences to the students, staff, faculty and families at Vir- ginia Tech. "As an institution of higher education, we are intimately linked to our friends and col- leagues in Virginia," said Ra- maley. "We feel deeply for their suffering and offer our heartfelt sympathy." Winona State security direc- tor Don Walski indicated that because of the recent incident at Virginia Tech, security staff at Winona State is in a state of Anna Ligocki/W1NONAN heightened vigilance and aware- Winona State University students and faculty gather Thursday, April 19, to show their support to the victims and families ness. He noted that Winona State of the Virginia Tech University shootings. President Judith R amaley spoke at the event. "This is a special day in our has policies and procedures de- community to reflect on how precious life is and this is a time to realize how important each of us is; it is happening to signed to address related situa- us too," Ramaley said. tions. to review a copy of the Emergen- campus-wide communication "As we learn more about the cy Response chart to familiarize "We will do everything we SILENCE continued from Page 5 circumstances of this situation, themselves with the appropriate can to help people feel safe un- we will review our procedures to steps to take in an emergency der these trying circumstances," at Winona State University: which over 150 students make sure we are taking all pos- situation. said President Ramaley. Homophobia and participated sible steps to avert a tragedy like Security measures currently For immediate questions and Acceptance" on Tuesday. The participation has this," Walski said. in place on campus include: concerns contact Ruth Schroed- The social events increased to 1,900 high Campus safety continues to —Emergency phone access in er, acting vice president for stu- included volley ball at schools and colleges across be the highest priority on Wi- all campus buildings dent affairs at 507-457-5300 or Sheehan Hall, a bon fire the country with more than nona State campuses, Ramaley —Ten Code Blue emergency [email protected]. and the screening of "Ma 100,000 students to become Vie En Rose" (My Life in said. "We are always looking at contact stations throughout cam- Don Walski, Director Campus the "largest student-led Pink), a film about a young action towards creating ways to improve the safety and pus Security at 507-457-5555 or dw- girl who is stuck in a male's safer schools," states Day security on our campuses, while —85 security cameras locat- [email protected] . balancing the need to be open to body. of silence.org. ed throughout campus For information on university The Day of Silence was the world around us." —Round-the-clock security security visit http://www.wino- founded in 1996 at the All members of the Winona coverage by 60 employees na.edu/security/index.htm. University of Virginia in State community are encouraged —Multiple modes of rapid

EAGLE continued from Page 5 not only ambassadors to God, Recovered eagles are ini- reading the novel "Neither didn't know before," she said. working to protect them," but ambassadors in education. tially sent to the Raptor Center Wolf Nor Dog," which is based "This definitely made me re- Flores said. "These eagles come to us at the University of Minnesota on Native American culture. spect the eagle a lot more." Regardless of whether or not via permits from the United College of Veterinary Medi- "When I first saw her I The National Eagle Center, the eagles will be taken off the States Fish and Wildlife Ser- cine for rehabilitation. Only thought she was huge, and a currently embarking on a $4 endangered species list in the vice; these are your eagles," when the eagles are deemed little bit freaky," Nelsen said of million building project for a coming months, Flores feels Flores said. unable to be released back into Columbia. new facility, exists primarily they will always have signifi- In fact, eagles kept at the the wild are they sent to the Nelsen admitted that she because of the people of Waba- cance to humans. National Center are referred to National Center in Wabasha. does not remember her teach- sha, Flores said. "Eagles had a value before as "educational eagles." Winona State freshman ers talking about the eagle as "When the river was being humans were even here, and According to Flores, all Danielle Nelsen attended the an American symbol, and now developed, the citizens of Wa- they have the right to live here eagles housed at the National Meaning of the Eagle program she sees the eagle in a different basha were concerned about no matter what I or anyone says , Center were found injured in along with her English class. light. the habitats of the eagles, so —whether they have economic the wild. The class recently finished "I learned so much that I they started fund-raising and benefit or not," he said. 6 News — Wedllesdag, April 25, 2007 Ninona State Happenings In Brief Commercial creator, alumnus Virginia Tech shootings: to present at SAC on Friday Winona State University which won the Online Cocky hosts Patrick Knoll Friday, Award from the University of One week later April 27, at 10 a.m., in the Stu- South Carolina this year. He dent Activities Center in Kry- also wrote Budweiser's "King zsko Commons. Crab," which placed first in the Knoll is a Creative Direc- 2007 USA Today Super Bowl tor, Vice President at DDB, an Ad Meter, as well as last year's advertising agency in Chicago. winner, Bud Light's "Secret Knoll has twice been an Emmy Fridge." Nominee for Outstanding Com- Knoll graduated from Wi- mercial. He is also a multiple nona State University with a Cannes Lions winner and has bachelor's degree in mass com- been named in the USA Today munication in 1986. He has Super Bowl Ad Meter seven had 20 years in the business, times for top-ten commercials including past employment at over the years, including both BBDO, New York; Campbell the first and second place com- Mithun, Minneapolis; Rice & mercials two years in a row. Rice, Minneapolis; McKinney He helped create Bud- & Silver, Raleigh; and Bozell, weiser's "Spot" commercial, Chicago. Robots workshop at WSU The Winona State University cussion of algorithms for robot Department of Computer Sci- navigation, shaft encoding and ence presents the 2007 Robot- dead reckoning; and possibly ics Workshop for high school Robot Grippers, Tank Treads Robert F. Bukaty/AP Photo students July 11 to 13. and Crawlers. The three-day program re- Each programming session Workers install a chain link fence around Norris Hall on the campus of Virginia views basic programming con- consists of 10-15 minute dis- Tech University in Blacksburg, Va., Monday. A week earlier, gunman Seung-Hui Cho killed more than 30 students and faculty members in the building before committing cepts and progresses through cussions followed by one to suicide. a series of hands-on activities. two hours of hands-on activity. Students have the opportunity The regular fee for the work- to work with the RidgeSoft shop is $120, which includes IntelliBrainBot educational ro- tuition, all instruction materi- bot. als and recreation resources. The workshop covers a re- A package including lodging Child care offered for students view of Java; an introduction to and meals is also available for the robot software development $200. Students with children are Head Start. Children who will E. Wabasha between 8:30 a.m.- environment; the IntelliBrain The workshop will be held in need of child care for sum- be three by Sept. 1, 2007, and 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. robot controller; programming in Winona State's Watkins Hall mer or fall 2007 and are not who are income-eligible qualify 3. Visit the table in Kryzsko the robot for motion; remote from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all currently on the Winona State for this tuition free-program. Commons on Tuesday, April controls and driving through a three days. University Maxwell Children's You can contact the Maxwell 24, or Wednesday, May 1, be- maze; avoiding obstacles with For more information on the Center waiting list, should put Children's Center in one of the tween 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Infrared and Ultrasonic Range program and registration ma- their names on the waiting list following ways: A representative from Head Sensors; using the sensors to terials, visit: http://cs.winona. by Wednesday, May 2. 1. Call the office at 507-457- Start will also be available to follow a line and avoiding ob- edu/RoboticsWorkshop, The Maxwell Children's 2300. answer questions and help en- stacles; making the robot talk . Wednesday, April E, 7007 - News 7

WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 Be prepared for stress at end of semester

Carl Hunter flict as our older ani- However, one though I've never really seen a in ways to reduce stress and its Op/Ed Columnist mal brain tells us one cannot ignore bum stressed out. impact. Maybe this means get- thing while our newer emotion, as one The realistic option is that we ting a PDA, working on time The problem is that we are forebrain looks ahead would be deny- must learn to cope and handle management, not spreading all hopelessly neurotic and con- and asks us what we ing being human stress more efficiently. There yourself thin, or just putting stantly in a state of self-con- should do. Life isn't and life itself are several books on the sub- yourself in a completely silent simple. We continually Where am I ject as it's thought to be one of environment. If there's some- face situations that we going with this? America's No. 1 problems. I'm thing you can do to prevent cannot fight-or-flight Stress man- just going to drop some basics. high levels of stress or make our way out of The agement. Separate work and life. You yourself more efficient, do it. final exam we stress Putting your work to live, not live to work. If Sometimes we do not have the about exerts primitive body under the at all possible, have a clear sep- power to change things but we emotions of endangerment. impressiOn that it is in mor- aration. Don't do your work in can change our perception or Our bodies move blood to our tal danger is probably not the your room and don't expect to interpretation. That teacher extremities to prepare for fight- most healthy, natural way to get it done on trips or over the who's giving you a hard time or-flight even though we are live.You could go about this in weekend. By separation, you doesn't want to see you fail, not in any danger. And as much two ways: take out everything will be more efficient with your but rather they want to maxi- as you'd like to beat your test that creates this type of stress. time, more productive during mize your potential. The last is up, it's not going to happen. No more tests, homework, work-mode and have more en- acceptance where we have no This stress hinders our ability school,challenging jobs, new joyment during life-mode. power or emotional control and to prepare for the exam, and, relationships, but then you'll Minimize impact. There's simply have to get through it. ironically, while shooting us in have stress over mortgage pay- basically three ways to go about Cope_ somehow. Either way, the foot. ments, quality of life needs, this: action, perception, accep- find a method that helps you However, tests have the abil- etc. Somehow, I don't see this tance. Take action to change calm down and get back on ity to beat the crap out of us. option panning out to well, al- your environment or yourself track. Seniors, it's all you from here on ioMMIAM:Augaa Samuel KeaneRudolph all that other rot. Take responsibility for your zerland, and neither were you. Op/Ed Columnist Dr. Ramaley and whoever actions, good or bad. Every- So don't blame other people you elected to speak at com- body makes mistakes, and if for your choices. Make them mencement can tell you that. you're willing to be humble and yourself and accept the con- It's finally the end of the I'm going to tell you the flip accept correction and change, sequences for better or worse. year and with it, the final edi- side of all your potential. people will respect that. Victimization is a mindset. tion of the Winonan. I apolo- All you bright shining faces Only you have the ability, Don't fall into it. gize to you in with those mortar- and therefore the responsibil- You control your choices. advance, because boards and gowns ity, to make your circumstances You have been given time and this column isn't (who started that better. No one can control the the freedom to make choices, going to focus on trend, anyway? Peo- circumstances of their birth, and ultimately what you will any one subject. ple look dumb in but what you do with that, is have at the end of your life is Just the collec- them) and brand new wholly up to you. what you have made with both. tive thoughts of degrees—you have Nobody else gets the blame Make something good of it. someone who is the responsibility to for that... and nobody else can Seniors, it was nice seeing thankful to God use your potential. take the credit. Don't come you. Now please leave. Some that he only has to Use it for your- whining about how hard life is of you have been here too long. put 27 more cred- selves, for others, or that it's unfair. Of course it's Yes, I know, lots of people go to its worth of work into this place for the world at large. To those hard, and there's no logical rea college for eight years. They're before they let him out. whom much is given, much son for it to be fair. Suck it up. called doctors, Tommy. The opinions of this newspa- I have no uplifting words will be required. One day there It only matters what you choose Kate, it was nice having you per do not reflect those of the of hope and praise for those of will be a reckoning and we will to do now. as editor-in-chief for a year and MnSCU system, Winona State you who are leaving. I'm sure all answer for what we have I wasn't oppressed by the a half Matt, I will miss you sid- University, its faculty, staff or you'll hear plenty of those at tudent body. Any questions or done, or left undone, with the white-Jewish-French-liberal- ing with everyone but me in ar- graduation, about your ability comments should be directed many blessings given to us. Try Republican-male-reverse-dis- guments. Alicia, I will miss the to the Winonan publication to change the world and how to have something good to say criminating cabal ruling the constant IMs. Now go. Your board, editors or submitted as much potential you have in the at that time. world from a bunker in Swit- cubicles await you. letters to the editor. workplace and in the nation and Kate Weber, Editor-in-Chief winonan a winona.edu (507) 457-5119: Two years of newspaper bliss condensed

Kate Weber for the inbox with only 15 new arriv- I quickly grew thick skin— Editor-in-Chief cringe- als, instead of the usual 35 I an important characteristic in a Elder Network Chore Ser- worthy received each day pertaining to field such as journalism. vice thanks Mission Winona m i s - WINONAN business. I saw the trickle effect of As a sophomore, I applied s p e 11 - I attended on-campus events, procrastination and how one Kathy Foerster Chore Service Coordinator for the WINONAN editor-in- ings of all the while thinking about person's lateness can hurt an Elder Network of Winona chief intern position, thinking head- how a reporter could cover it entire publication. County it would be a fun way to meet lines, or where a photographer could I know that Tony thinks (507)-452-0580 new people and to learn more cutlines stand for the best shot. semicolons are the devil; I hap- about the profession I eventu- and by- Most of all, I smiled each pen to like them. On behalf of Elder Network's ally wanted to step into after I lines—whether my typo or not. time I walked past a student, I can do pretty much anything Chore Service, thank you to the graduated. If I had only known As each week passed, I faculty or community member in InDesign thanks to constant Mission Winona group for all of what I was getting myself into, grew accustomed to my Mon- with one of our papers in hand. practice Monday nights. their help in providing assistance I would have better prepared day nights forever occupied by Even with all of the angry The WINONAN has been to help local seniors. This fine myself for was to come. layout, in the office until the phone calls and stress-inducing my home away from home, and group provided a steady group of From death threats to senate early morning hours and wak- meetings, I couldn't be more the people that I have worked volunteers who "adopted" a near- by senior and then went on to mishaps, I have seen it all and ing Tuesday morning for class happy with my initial, albeit with have helped me grow in provide snow removal whenever have been thrust into the inevi- without even showering to al- naive, decision of taking this every way possible. Thanks to there was "measurable" snow. table spotlight that comes with low for an extra 30 minutes of position sophomore year. the reporters for cranking it out In addition, the Mission Winona a leadership position. sleep. Because of the WINONAN, every week so diligently and group could be found working I remember a time when I I secretly hoped for letters to I have been able to hone my to my editors above all else for at four different sights the third didn't even know the Winona the editor, wishing that just one skills and land a job at the Wi- making me laugh when I didn't week of April, doing such things campus had a student newspa- of the articles made someone nona Daily News. think I had the energy or will- as raking and window cleaning. per—now, I have been in charge so mad or so grateful that they I learned that people will power. Because of them, life was made of every word on every page, just had to write in. complain louder and more fre- a little easier for local Winonans. and inevitably been responsible Yet, I delighted in an e-mail quently than they will praise. Keep up the good work!

Possible senate redemption We invite readers and Win- onan staff members to share their opinions in these columns. WINONAN Staff mum. any major construction project. start a collegiate readership pro- Letets to the editor must be ■The senate voted for no But in the end, the project would gram. The readership program 400 ,words or less and received The Winona State student increase in health services or ultimately benefit everyone, allows three publications to be by the Sant* preceding our senate has had its ups and student life fees. Inflation will otherwise the project wouldn't distributed free on campus in a Wednesday Publication date$, In. downs this year, but, unfortu- always increase medical care have been proposed._ It seems few locations. The publications elude YOuriall name, major, )4er nately, more often downs. costs and Winona State will the senate hopped on the band- are the Winona Daily News, the in school and telephone number The student senate just always be increasing in enroll- wagon opposing the proposal Star Tribune and the USA To- for Publi.ration- Letters from foe- hasn't been as productive as it ment each year. The senate, when they didn't have a good day. This allows students to be \meMbers mu zinc name, title or de rime however, did not neglect to in- reason for their decision. better informed citizens of the could be. phone number ■An obvious setback the en- crease the proposed Wellness • We find it questionable community and world, making Lette r s from community men. tire year was ten senators leav- Center funds by 70 -percent. It that the senate decided to raise them well-rounded individuals. bers must includefullltame, ad- ing mid-session. The senate has is out of control. There are oth- their wages. The executive po- ■Even though club activ- dress and phone number. We do 28 members excluding the three er projects around campus that sition wages are all being in- ity funds depleted quickly, this not run anonymous letters. executive positions. This shows require more attention than the creased by almost 9 percent, does show that the student sen- The Winonan edits for space a lack of dedication to improv- Wellness Center. For example, starting next year. This seems ate made student clubs a prior- and relevance when itecessaiy. ing our community, contrary Howell Hall, the Phelps Hall even more odd because Carl ity in funding. Better to use the The Winonan doesn't edit for to the Winona State University darkroom, a new sound system Soderberg, the president; Kari funds then let them purchase spelling; grammar oriactual er- mission statement. How can the for the main PAC stage and a Winter, the vice president and another couch until next year. rors and we reject ads and letters to the editor deemed inappropri- new set designing studio are all Lindsay Stelpflug, the trea- We need senators to not only student body expect issues to ate. All letters should comply with be voted on intelligently when needed. surer, will not benefit from the be informed, but also commu- university senators are coming and going ■ Why did the senate ada- increase. The passive members, nicate more effectively with the Letteis may be sent via e-mail like the wind? What students mantly oppose the DM&E who stay on senate, will benefit student body. It is impossible to Winonan(Ovittonti.eda with need is active members who railroad proposal? They took a the most. for them to vote for us if they "letter to the editor" as the sub- stay informed on issues and are stance on the issue prematurely. ■0n a lighter note, the stu- don't even speak with us. ject line, willing to dedicate themselves There would be obvious draw- dent senate did give $6,500 to for a full year, at the very mini- backs, as there would be with the daycare center and $6,000 to Illedllesdau, April 2N, X007 - Opli:d 9 WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007 CAKE Continued from Page 1 rN S antertaiumeg from Chapel Hill, N.C., in early and I) both had a great night." consists of a pianist, bassist, March. Although you don't have to drummer, organist, violinist "We chose the band because be a Cake fan to enjoy a Cake and cellist, headlined the night

-hey are attractive to a diverse concert, it was clear that the before at the House of Blues in :rowd," Reed said. And diverse majority of the attendees were Chicago. t was. loyal lyric-memorizing fans. "College students are the Nearly three-fourths of the Audience participation was the hardest people to pin-point, gymnasium was filled with theme for the evening. McCrea but we do our best." Reed said. everyone from die-hard fans, to not only welcomed the audience "They like so many different

: sigh school students and their to chime in on the choruses of genres and it is impossible to

--parents to novices who merely "Sheep Go to Heaven" and make everyone happy." 'ward their songs on the radio "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" but "I wonder if it's all worth and came just because. pitted them against each other it," Reed admitted. "There is John Short, 50, of Winona in a battle royal of volume. so much more to it than the went to the concert with his "This side is the winners concert itself," Reed said. He 16-year-old son, Noah. Short and that side the losers, the said UPAC spends a solid three said he liked when the forty- rich versus the poor, the strong to four months of planning and ;omething lead singer, John versus the weak," McCrea preparation, said Reed. "It is McCrea, said as a precursor to shouted as he conducted each simply a lot of work."

-he cover of "Guitar Man," by side to amplify their "Na-na- The night was without much 3read. "This song was written na-na's." event. 'before any one in this room While Cake has a wide One bodysurfer and a

- .vas born." audience demographic, not shoulder rider were the "That one made me laugh," everyone was impressed. extent of the stage security's Thort said. "I remember that "Eh," said Travis Johnson, problems. Winona State ;ong well." a Winona State senior. "They security, however, removed Short said he is usually were alright, not much ofa show, three students from the concert Doug Sundin WINONAN ;omfortable wherever he is, and but I'm not complaining." for disorderly conduct. Vince DiFiore of Cake performed at the spring concert last :his concert was no exception. Others enjoyed the opening "Overall, it was a really Friday in Winona State University's McCown fieldhouse. "People weren't—what band Old Ceremony, "I loved peaceful night," said Winona io you call it?—moshing," the opening band more than the State security supervisor Dan phones and jewelry but not a concert. said. "It was a laid-back headliners," said sophomore Dornink. "Both the concert and single beer can or bottle." The biggest complaint of environment where (my son Tim Johnson, who ran to the spectators were much better Reed said that for some the evening was that band buy their CD immediately than recent years." members of Cake this was didn't play their 1994 smash following their final song. "I "You can tell a lot about a their first time in the mid-west. hit "Going the Distance." 507-452-8808 have never heard anything night by looking at the gym The solo trumpet and keyboard like them." floor afterwards," Reed said. player Vince DiFiore climbed Old Ceremony, which "There were a lot of IDs, cell Sugar Loaf the morning of the Club hosts golf outing Athletic Training Club PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES Winona State Uuniversity's and includes 18 holes with cart, American Marketing Associa- prizes, dinner and a raffle. Main St & Broadway tion hosts its first Golf Outing For more information e- hosts annual climb at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at mail Dustin Culhane at JDCuI- Winona State University's should be to Bluffside Park A Great Place To Live! Cedar Valley Golf Course. [email protected] . Cost is $300 per foursome Athletic Training Club hosts by 2:45 p.m. to pick up a t- Tenants Trust! its Annual Bluff Climb at shirt. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at For more informa- Bluffside Park. tion e-mail Sarah Ede at: HOUSES & The WINONAN staff' would Cost is $5. Tickets are [email protected] . like to extend a happy sum- available in Room 140, Me- APARTMENTS morial Hall. mer vacation to all of the Deadline to purchase tick- www.greatrivermanagement.com Winona State campus! ets is today. email: [email protected] On April 29, participants JO Local festivals provide summer f Craig Fitzsimmons has to offer: Lanesboro Rhubarb Fest watching fireworks over the Trempealeau's Catfish Days WINONAN Rhubarb Olympics and rhu- Mississippi River. This year it This festival has always had Onalaska's Sunfish Days barb jugglers are just a couple will be June 13 to 17. some of the best live music in This four-day event consists of the rhubard events at this With summer quickly ap- the area as the historic Trem- of a beer garden, a large parade rhubarb festival. Garrison Keil- proaching, people seem eager La Crosse's Riverfest pealeau Hotel attracts bands and, of course, a fishing derby. lor will bring his popular radio to eat charcoaled food, listen This Fourth of July festival from all over the country. This From fishing anglers to beauty show "A Prairie Home Com- to live music and enjoy the offers a 5 or 10K run/walk, year's celebration will be July pageant contestants, there's al- panion," to this year's fest. It many summer festivals in the pounds of cheese curds in the 13 to 15. ways a diverse crowd during will be taped on Friday, June Winona area. Each one offers food tent, live music and fire- Sunfish Days. This is one of the 1 and broadcast on Saturday, something unique to those who works over the Mississippi Houston Hoedown Days attend. first festivals of the year, start- June 2, the day of the festival. River. Starting on July 4, it Pancake breakfasts, trac- ing May 24 to 27. "These festivals are a great goes until July 8. tor pulls, bands and fireworks opportunity for family and Winona Steamboat Days are a few of the attractions at West Salem's Dairy Days A Winona classic! Men friends to gather and have Winona County Fair Hoedown Days. Mark the cal- Start off with a family-style and women can play softball, a good time," said Johnny This five-day festival in- endar now for the July 27 to 29 breakfast at a local farm and children can race in the Kid- Bottcher, of Southern Smoke cludes petting zoos, rodeos, a event. then toss cow chips. This event die Parade and teenagers can and Chrome Catering, which demolition derby and frog and is all about dairy: It kicks off watch the Rough Riders foot- serves food at many events. turtle races. The fair runs July See SUMMER, Page 12 the month ofJune, starting June ball game. End the weekend Here are ten popular, local 11 to 15. 1 to June 3. by listening to live music and summer festivals and what each

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Carrie Mitchell cratic ideals. WINONAN Adam Fischer, one of Hohenstein's students, said, Winona State students, fac- "We're promoting democracy. ulty and community members Our number one cause is to came together last Friday, April promote free speech. I'd say 20 to express democratic view- that we are also hoping every- points and ideals. The gathering one has fun and is able to enjoy consisted of a free concert, free being an American." hot dogs and beverages and a The two bands that per- chance to stand on a soap box formed at the event were ...In and make personal opinions the Attic from Winona, Minn., known. and The Piper Club, who came The event, titled from Woodville, Wis. DemocraStock, was organized At first, activity at the soap by Winona State history profes- box was almost -non-existent, sor Kurt Hohenstein's class, as but in between bands, some hot part of the course series dedi- topics were brought to light, cated to Alex Yard. Yard was a including gas prices and the le- former history professor who galization of marijuana. passed away. He was known Things quickly turned to a for helping his students learn heated debate, but Hohenstein by getting them involved in ac- made the purpose of the soap tivities. box clear. He said it was to Hohenstein said the entire provide everyone with an op- portunity "to talk to each other Mark Chryst/WINONAN event was organized by stu- Tyler Nascak (left) and James Wright (right) enjoy free hotdogs while watching jam bands dents. They voted on every- and listen to each other." And not to attack someone else's perform at the Veteran's Memorial Park band shell during DemocraStock, a concert promot- thing in class from the bands ing free speech and other democratic ideals. that performed to the actual opinions. After things settled down, name of the event. I am worried. But I am proud." the topic of conversation turned area and enjoyed each other's with full stomachs, expressed Hohenstein said the class de- The activity at the soap box to the war in Iraq. One man got company in the sunny spring ideals with smiles on their fac- cided to base their event off of soon died down as the next band on the soap box and expressed weather. es. the ever-popular music festival, took the stage. The mood light- his opposition to the war, but As the last band finished up Woodstock, which originated ened as people danced barefoot explained that he has a son in and the hot dogs and soda ran Reach Carrie at in 1969. Hohenstein said they in the grass played Frisbee and Iraq and needed to show his low, the first ever DemocraStock [email protected]. based the event on promoting hacky sack in the surrounding came to a close. Everyone left free speech and other demo- support. He said, "I am scared. Summer Continued from Page 11

Olmstead County Fair and, of course, the Tri-State Goodview Days people of all ages. The festival recreation for improvements. This is the typical county fair Tractor Pull. The fair will run With a kiddie parade for the is Aug. 17 to 19 with all pro-

with plenty of animals on dis- from July 30 to Aug. 5. younger crowd and softball for ceeds given to the Goodview Reach Craig at play, as well as summer treats the adults, there's something for fire department. And park and [email protected]. AYARANt EN iimiiSFS Don't be left "down in the dumps" next year! Act now beforde they're gone! All sizes & prices available! Prices reduced, some negotiable! Call today! 507-454-4444 or 507-458-5500 WInonaStudentHousIng.com 565 Huff St. (across from Sheehan Hall) 12 Arts 6 Elltertaillmellt Wedilesdau, April 25, 2007 Roberts: 'Blades of Glory' is a 'deep-down gut-buster'

Johnathan Roberts MacElroy (Jon Heder) light up Jimmy finds out that they are WINONAN the ice with more than just daz- only barred from the division zling figure skating moves. they had initially competed in. Taking place at the 2002 Jimmy tries to get his old coach Figure Skating World Cham- on board, to no avail. pionships, the men's singles A publicly televised fight division has intense competi- between Jimmy and Chazz tion. When Jimmy exquisitely brings Coach in to pair up the executes his graceful routine, two skating superstars. They he has no doubt that he has become the most unlikely pair, the gold medal locked in. But with the hard-rocking, sex- when Chazz takes to the ice, crazed Chazz and the sheltered things begin to heat up (no pun and pampered Jimmy. As the intended—he actually uses fire first men's couple in figure- in his routine). skating history they are about As the final scores are called to bend the rules and try moves out, the horror sets in: they've that only men can do. DreamWorks tied. The sworn enemies are I really wasn't sure what to Will Ferrell and John Heder star in 'Blades of Glory' as two forced to share the podium and expect from "Blades of Glory" rival figure skaters who eventually join forces to try and when push comes to shove, the and after seeing it, I'm glad restart their skating careers. skate rink becomes a wrestling I went. In retrospect, I defi- arena. Jimmy pushes Chazz off nitely could have waited for it and gags, as "Zoolander." Light and funny but lacking the stage but Chazz comes back to come out on video but that The interaction between heart, "Blades of Glory" does quick and knocks Jimmy down is not to say that it wasn't fun- Chazz and Jimmy was great, have some solid qualities but with punching and kicking to ny. I laughed out loud quite though cliché, and presented not enough to make me want follow. consistently, and it wasn't just a lot of the funniest moments. to go back and see it again. I The world of figure skating Later on, before a panel of a "hehe" laugh, it was a good The figure-skating element won't lie, it had me laughing is about to be shaken apart in committee members, they are deep-down gut-buster. added a level of quirkiness that quite a bit, but that doesn't al- "Blades of Glory," a predict- stripped of their medals and But even then, it just wasn't really made the movie what it ways make a good movie. I still able, but still funny addition to banned forever from competi- up to the "Anchorman" bar. It is, but it was really the actors like "Anchorman" better. the Will Ferrell legacy. tive figure skating. was more on the level of some- that carried the film just like Reach Jonathan at JPRob- Chazz Michael Michaels After struggling through thing supremely ridiculous but most other recent Will Farrell [email protected]. (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy menial jobs to make a living, with the same kind of humor comedies. Club raises AIDS awareness Winona State's Acting on mentary screening, informa- in Kryzsko AIDS Club will host "AIDS tion booth and the creation of Commons. Awareness Day and Benefit a thumbprint declaration to be Concert" at noon on April 27 in sent to local senators. the Winona State courtyard. In case of rain, activities will Activities include a docu- be moved to the Smaug stage

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Barry wasn't popular be- r,:.=;:c7 he could walk, Barry cause of his attitude and was groomed for star- Scott Swanson cockiness (I call it confi- dom by superstars–that Chandler MacLean Sports Editor dence). Because of that, would get to anybody's Sports Reporter he hasn't received the head. Also, Bonds has Eds. Note: Sports reporter recognition he deserves always refused to say Scott: I'll end this with a Chandler MacLean and sports from day one. But I think what people want to story about when I encountered editor Scott Swanson discuss my dad recognized what hear, instead not back- Barry Bonds first-hand. In the the current and future legacy of Bonds did on the field ing down from saying summer of 2004, I road-tripped Barry Bonds, outfielder for the and understood that it what's on his mind. to St. Louis with some buddies San Francisco Giants. was already head-and- Bonds' reputation also to watch the Cardinals play the Chandler: There goes Barry shoulders above every- took a hit in 1993 when Giants. I went to the games Bonds hitting No. 740. We're one else. He respected Sports Illustrated ran geared with my Bonds jersey not even a month into the '07 and enjoyed_ watching the famous cover story and multiple, large `Go Bonds' Major League Baseball calen- Bonds' God-given tal- Doug Sundin/WINONAN with the headline read- signs. I was a huge minority dar and the single-season home ent, combined with his Barry Bonds hits home run No. 740. He's ing, 'I'm Barry Bonds among a sea of Cardinal Red. run king is just 15 long balls remarkable dedication 15 behind Hank Aaron's record of 755. and you're not.' The I got some nasty looks walking from matching Hammerin' and drive to be the best. article, as news media around the stadium. Our seats Hank Aaron's all-time record. Fast forward 16 years the game's greatest players, is tends to do so it can were in the right field bleachers With six home runs through 17 and it hasn't been easy being a Barry Bonds so despised? sell, portrayed Bonds unfairly, that Friday night. In the seventh games, Bonds is on pace to A) Bonds apologetic. You've wit- Scott: Bonds is such a con- building him as a fan-hating liming, Bonds crushed No. 683 hit 57 home runs at the age of nessed that first-hand, Chan- troversial figure that sports fans jerk. way over our heads and pande- 42 this season, B) tie and break dler. But at the same time, I love have no option but to love him So basically, you have an monium ensued. The shot was Aaron's mark in early June, and it. I've adopted it as my job to or hate him. The vast majority unpopular athlete to begin with majestic. In the bottom of the C) become THE story in sports defend Barry Bonds and help of fans decide to take the more who starts rewriting the record inning, when the Giants took within the next two months. cement the legacy that he de- traveled and easier route (hating books. On his way he takes the field, I went over to the First of all, I've watched serves and will one day have. Bonds), even though they don't down beloved American fig- left field stands with my sign. several of Barry's at-bats this I foresee 2007 being a cul- have the facts put together. ures of folklore (Babe Ruth), I walked to the front row of the season. He's locked in, healthy mination of years and years of People may say a tangible all while being unfairly singled- section and held out my sign and looking vintage Barry. For- being a loyal Barry Bonds fan. reason for hating Bonds is that out as the poster boy for a nega- proudly as many furious Cards get about whether or not he'll Chandler: Well said, Scott. he used steroids. This isn't a tive-viewed era in baseball. fans looked on, mumbling criti- break the record, he'll get it. For such a complex and layered justifiable reason. Or if it is your Chandler: I don't necessar- cal remarks at me. I started call- All jokes aside, your favorite situation, I have to respect the reason, you better be prepared ily think Bonds was unfairly ing for Barry's attention and athlete is fast-approaching one purity of your perspecti/e. to hate a lot more athletes than singled-out as the poster boy of then it happened. of the greatest records in sports To me, the most amazing dy- Bonds. Barry wasn't the first the steroids era. Let's face it, 73 Barry turned around and history. What's on your mind? namic of all of the stone throw- to use, he wasn't the last to use home runs in a single season is looked up. He saw the sign Scott: The record chase ing is that Bonds is among and he wasn't the only to use. flat-out ridiculous. Especially at and there I was under it yell- is rewarding and at the same the greatest talents to ever I would bet that far more play- his age and stage of his career. ing, "Baarrryyy!" And then he time, it's mind-boggling. Barry play his sport. Seven National ers than imaginable were using Still, I don't think Barry smiled and waved - at me as he Lamar Bonds has been my one- League MVP awards, eight steroids. Bonds was easily the would have been as vilified as stood in left field. Cardinal fans and-only favorite ballplayer Gold Gloves, 13 all-star game greatest player in a juiced era he is today if he wasn't such looking on found themselves since I was six. I credit that to appearances and a boatload of while playing amongst juiced a jerk. Granted, death threats in disbelief. The "biggest jerk" my dad. I'm grateful because all-time, single-season or ca- pitchers and hitters. and in-game projectiles would in sports had just performed a he handed down to me the reer MLB records. Outside of a Why is Bonds so despised? rile anyone and at this point nice gesture. I was like a kid in difficult, but exciting, task of world championship, Bonds is It's a combination of factors. the situation has spiraled so out a candy store. having the biggest antagonist among the most accomplished These factors include Bonds' of control that there's no turn- That's the Barry Lamar in sports as my favorite. Back athletes of any sport—ever. arrogant nature, which stemmed ing back. But if Bonds had just Bonds I know. in the late-'80s and early '90s, Why then, while he's deliv- from being raised in the San smiled for the camera and ap- Reach Scott at SDSwan- my dad just flat-out realized ered baseball's most exciting Francisco Giants dugout by his preciated his fame, maybe we [email protected]. Reach that Bonds was the best player play (home run) with record- father Bobby Bonds and godfa- wouldn't be having this con- Chandler at CLMacLea9357@ in the game. Even back then, breaking regularity as one of ther Willie Mays. From the time versation. winona. edu. 14 Sports - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Lentz wins title, Warriors second in conference tourney

Scott Swanson Among those who raised ty good against Jachymowski," Trailing 7-4 in the eight-game such as Lentz and first-year WINONAN their level of play was Zilka. Winona State coach Niall Kader pro set, Malecha wad serving coach Kader, who is steering The senior won his singles said. "They kind of had a similar and had already been broken the program in the right direc- With a trip to the regional match, defeating SCSU's Joey style. We figured if Ryan could twice in the match. But the se- tion, things are looking bright tournament at stake, the Wi- Jachymowski in a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 get to the net faster he could nior wasn't going to be broken for the future of Warrior men's nona State University's men's (7-4) thriller. beat him. Ryan has played bet- a third tennis. tennis team fell just short in "It felt good to play that well ter and better throughout the time. "It's a good finish, but I the North Central Conference at the end and beat someone season, he improved a lot." He held don't think any of us are happy championship match against that I just barely lost to at the While Zilka, a senior, took serve with second place," Lentz said. St. Cloud State. beginning of the season," Zilka home first-place honors at No. and the "I wasn't happy, but at the same But the Warriors saved their said. 3 singles, it was a freshman, pair ral- time, they were the better team. best for last against a St. Cloud "It was Aaron Lentz, who picked up the lied to We lost. Nothing more you can State team they had already lost a nice rest of the slack. Lentz won the win the do." to twice earlier in the year. Wi- way to crown No. 2 singles crown and Lentz match Added Zilka: "We're not nona State lost 6-3, but had op- end it, combined with senior Kevin a n d happy about it but we knew we portunities to win more points. playing Malecha for the No. 3 doubles champi- played just about as well as we "It was a battle," Winona well and championship. onship 9-7. could. This was a good show- State No. 3 singles player Ryan win - "I was really pumped," Lentz "I was more pumped about ing but there's always room for Zilka said. "We really played ning it said. "It didn't hit me until af- the doubles win than the singles improvement. Hopefully next them a lot tougher than we had around ter. It was just fun." because it was with Kevin and year they win it." Zilka the last time. A lot of people a good Lentz won the NCC No. 2 he's a senior," Lentz said. "My It was the sixth consecutive raised their level of play for bunch singles title after beating SC- singles win was big, but that season SCSU won the NCC the occasion. We're not happy of teammates." SU's Mike Master 6-3, 6-3. was a little more fun." title. about the loss but we knew we Zilka lost to Jachymowski 6- He then won the No. 3 doubles Winona State wasn't satisfied played just about as well as we 3, 7-6 (7-5) earlier in the year. championship with Malecha in with the second-place confer- could." "I knew he matched up pret- dramatic fashion. ence finish, but with freshmen Warriors repeat as champs, Bailey four-peats as POY

Scott Swanson and the Warriors proved ex- Their performance exceeded player is probably going to win WINONAN tremely successful at the North- my expectations." every match she plays," Kader ern Sun Intercollegiate Confer- Claiming individual champi- said. "That's a really tough po- For the past four years while ence championships. onships along with Bailey were sition, and just knowing that playing No. 1 singles for the Winona State won the con- No. 2 singles player Megan you've got a really great chance Winona State University wom- ference for the third consecu- Hertz, Laura Hobert at No. 3 of winning there is huge for the en's tennis team, all Michele tive year and qualified for the and Maggie Lindquist at No. 4. whole team. It takes pressure Bailey has done is win match- regional tournament in the pro- - "I knew that they had a off everyone else." es. Literally. cess. chance, but all three girls got With the win, the Warriors The senior was recently "We were two-time defend- through some really tough qualified for the regional tour- named the Northern Sun Inter- ing champs going into it, so any- matches," Kader said. "It just nament which will begin on collegiate Conference player of thing goes to show how headstrong May 4. Kader is still waiting to the year for the fourth consecu- less they are. A lot of people can hear who Winona State's first tive year. During the incredible would crumble in situations like that." opponent will be. four-year span, Bailey never have It was Hertz's third NSIC However far the Warriors go lost a conference match. been a singles title. The senior won at in regional's, the end will also Doug Sundin/WINONAN But she would be the first to disap- No. 2 singles in 2005 and No. 3 mark the end of some great point- singles last year. careers from Winona State Winona State's Michele Bai- tell you that team success al- ley rips a return in a match ment," Bailey also combined with seniors Bailey, Hertz, Hobert, ways trumps individual success earlier this season. The se- Winona freshman Mary Hesterman for and accolades. Lindquist and Katie Katterhe- nior won her fourth-straight State the No. 1 doubles conference inrich. "The main thing that I Hertz conference championship wanted was to see our team do coach championship. The doubles "I feel lucky," Bailey said. last Saturday. well," Bailey said. "We had a Niall title was icing on the cake for "Not a lot of people get to end hard year and our record wasn't Kader said. "I think they played Bailey's already stellar career. their college career on wins happy about it. It shows all the the strongest." their best tennis at the end of the "As a coach, it's really nice like this. To finish the way that hard work and love of the sport Luckily for Bailey, both she year when we needed it most. to know that your No. 1 singles we did and the way I did, I'm has paid off." Sports - Wednesday April 25, 2007 15 Warriors' offense shines in annual spring football game

From Wire Reports The offense, playing against one year after the defense had touchdowns came from running ing 26 yards. WINONAN the defense, tallied four scoring its way, making 20 plays for backs Sophomore quarterback drives on its way to a 53-29 vic- negative yards and cruising to Randy Mike Trotter finished 9 of 19 Despite playing without its tory. Last year's starting quar- a 75-34 win. This year, the de- Spring for 109 yards. The offense fin- starting quarterback, the Wino- terback Drew Aber couldn't fense made just three plays for and An- ished with 112 yards rushing on na State participate in contact play be- a loss. drew 29 carries. Sophomore Darren U n i - cause he's recovering from sur- Redshirt freshmanquarter- Verban- Davisgained a team-high Si versity gery on a tom ligament. back Amir Ross led the offense, couer. yards on nine rushes. football Point distribution on the of- tossing two touchdowns while Spring The defense forced three team's fensive side of the ball was completing 9 of 13 passes for scored turnovers on the day. Defensive offense based on touchdowns, extra 135 yards. Ross connected Spring from 9 lineman Dan Link returned a clicked points, field goals, first downs with Tyree Burks for an 18- yards fumble 37 yards while Eric on all and plays of 20 yards or more. yard touchdown and with Todd o u t Swan and Gordy Frommelt cylin- On defense, points were earned Burkoth for a 5-yard score. Ross while Verbancouer punched each had interceptions. ders for forcing turnovers, forcing played with the first team, fill- one in from the goal-line. The game concluded spring Ross - Satur- three-and-outs, making tack- ing in for the injured Aber, who Scott Peters led the receiv- practices for the Warriors. They day at les for a loss, sacks and batted did participate in some 7-on-7 ing core, catching three passes will open their 2007 regular the annual spring football game balls. non-contact passing drills. for 76 yards. Scott Sherman season at home Aug. 25 against at Maxwell Field. The offense's victory came The two other Winona State also had three receptions, gain- Michigan Tech. Get to know the Warriors: Senior catcher Ben Barrone

Eds. note: This week, • the hitter. But put the ball in play "MagaaM ing the season? good. Actually one of the guys Winonan's Chandler MacLean and good things happen. Barrone: No, it's not dis- from Winona talked to their met with the Northern Sun In- WINONAN: I have a buddy tracting. I've been through pres- coach and he said the reason tercollegiate Conference home who plays for Concordia and he sure my whole life. I wrestled I'm hitting good is because the run leader, senior catcher and says they're just going to walk (before college) and went to pitchers throw slower in our preseason All-American Ben you every time. Obviously, I national tournaments and stuff league. But Mankato is coming Barrone. don't know if he's serious, but like that. So I've been through into our league and they play WINONAN: Seventeen have you run into that at all this a lot of pressure. My dad has the exact same teams we do. home runs in 33 games is ridic- year, people pitching around helped me with a lot of stuff. He's just in denial. ulous. How long have you been you? Barrone I'm glad he's been behind me WINONAN: What about a home run hitter? Barrone: Yeah. When we heard a lot, I just don't like to with everything. Winona outside of baseball has Barrone: Actually I've been went down to play Wayne the pay attention to that stuff. I like WINONAN: Tell me about really worked for you? a home run hitter my whole life. coach came up to me before to take each game by itself and that relationship with you and Barrone: Everybody I've My senior year in high school I the game and he said he wasn't just play. If something happens, your dad. met has been nice and down led the state of Minnesota with afraid to walk me with the bas- something happens. But last Barrone: My dad's actually to earth. My advisors and all 12 in 22 games. es loaded. It's nice to know that year I did get talked to pretty been my coach since I was lit- my teachers have been really WINONAN: What's the they appreciate you and think heavily. tle. He hasn't missed a game of willing to help me. They give longest home run you've ever of you as a hitter. WINONAN: How long mine in five or six years. Every out their cell phone numbers hit? WINONAN: You have a has going pro been a dream of game he's been there for me. and you can call them anytime Barrone: I hit one against lot of baseball left to play in yours? He's always helped me through to talk to them about class. Mankato, it's 401 feet to your career, but what kind of a Barrone: It's been my dream everything. He taught me how They're willing to stay after straight-away center with a big legacy do you want to leave at my whole life. to play ball, he raised me. I'm and help with everything. batter's eye, and I hit it straight Winona State. WINONAN: How does it happy he's around. WINONAN: Is it true that over top of that on a line. Barrone: I want to go to the feel to be on the cusp of fulfill- (Eds. Note: Barrone played chicks dig the long ball? WINONAN: What's the World Series with Winona. If I ing your childhood dream? one season at Minnesota State- Barrone: I don't know. I've secret to hitting home runs? Is have to go 0-for-the-rest-of-the- Barrone: It feels like I'm Mankato before he transferred had a girlfriend for three and a there a secret? season for us to win the series, living the dream actually. I've to Winona State before his ju- half years. Barrone: No, there's not re- I'll do it. had a dream my whole life and nior season.) ally a secret. Just making good WINONAN: With all your I have a good chance to make WINONAN: How good did Reach Chandler at CLMa- contact with the ball. Put the success, your name gets brought it. It's perfect. it feel to go back to Mankato [email protected]. bat on the ball and it travels. Of up as a pro prospect, what have WINONAN: Does that dis- and hit four home runs on course you have to make solid you heard? tract you at all, to have all these _them? contact and be a good contact Barrone: I don't know. I've people chirping in your ear dur- Barrone: Real good. Real 16 Sports - Weduesdau, April 25, 2007 Warriors take fourth, set school record

The 4x400-meter The Warriors won three son took home first-place in the weekend's meet in events this week, including the pole vault with an 11 feet, sev- Des Moines, Iowa, relay team finished 400-meter dash, the pole vault en and for the Drake Re- fourth in the event and the hammer throw. 3/4 inch lays. It was a very successful meet vault. "It's a fun meet but turned in a for Winona State freshman Jen- Se- for an individual school-record time of nifer Bradford. nior to make it," Re- Bradford won the 400-meter Nikki barchek said. "Em- 3:58.50. dash with a time of 58.77. L o n - ily will be going Bradford didn't stop there. ning up against the Adam Stanek She was involved in the 4x400- put up best competition WINONAN meter King a strong she's ever gone up ✓elay perfor- against." The Winona State Universi- team, mance Winona State ty outdoor track and field team which for the Warriors as she not only will be taking four competed in a meet close to finished brought home a win in the ham- relay teams along home last Friday. fourth mer throw, but also qualified with King to the The Phil Esten Challenge at the for the national meet. Drake Relays, in- meet, Her toss of 169 feet, three- cluding the 4x100- was held on the campus of UW- Devine and freshman Kaitlyn b u t inches ranks as the 11th-best meter and 4x200-meter teams, La Crosse and the Warriors fin- Jensen will compete in the broke throw in Division II. the sprint medley team and the ished fourth out of eight teams. NSIC Multi-Championships in Bradford the Wi- Winona State senior all- hurdle shuttle team. "I thought we had a couple Aberdeen, S.D., on Sunday and n ona American Emily King ranks The rest of the team will be bright spots, but on the whole Monday. I think it was just an average State school record by more No. 1 in Division II in the ham- competing in the Drake Alter- meet for us," Winona State than three seconds. mer throw. native in St. Peter, Minn., on Reach Adam at All-American Bria Magnu- King will be the only Warrior Saturday. coach Mason Rebarchek said. [email protected]. individual competing at this Winona State junior Jessica RED WING TATTOO 161 E. THIRD ST. DOWNTOWN WINONA, MINNESOTA (507) 4544452 WWW.REDWINGTATTOOMOM

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Adam Stanek The Warriors hit the road the suspenseful game. WINONAN next day to take on one of the The Warriors trailed the Pea- fj: Northern Sun Intercollegiate cocks 2-1 going into the bottom Let the Barrone bashing be- Conference contenders, Wayne of the seventh inning. gin. State College. Winona State had runners on No, not bashing as in mak- Again, the Warriors strug- first and second base with two ing fun of, bashing as in bash- gled in the first game, losing to outs when lead-off hitter Max- ing home runs. Wayne 4-2. well bombed a double off the In a series split with No. Winona State scored its two center field fence. 16-ranked Minnesota State- runs in the top of the first off The shot was enough to score Mankato, which is also ranked a Mike both Winona State runners, giv- No. 1 in the region, Winona Wen d- ing the Warriors a 3-2 win. State University catcher Ben land The Warriors' pitching staff Barrone hit four home runs. double had a phenomenal game, hold- Three of those four home that ing Upper Iowa to just a .185 runs came in the second game scored batting average and registering of the double-header, as Bar- Brett eight strikeouts. rone batted 3-for-5, scored four . M a x - Earning the win for Winona runs and knocked in six RBIs in well and State was Erdall (5-1) coming the Warriors' 15-8 win. Erdall Bar- in relief of Justin Kunferman. Barrone went up against rone, Kunferman gave up two runs many former teammates. He giving off five hits and struck out six played for MSU his sophomore the Warriors a 2-0 edge. batters in five innings. year before transferring to Wi- The Warriors held a 2-1 lead Erdall did not give up a nona State. until the fourth inning when single run or hit and struck out Wayne State scored three runs two batters in the two innings Doug Sundin/WINONAN "Everybody's on the same Winona State's Brett Maxwell rips a game-winning hit off some struggles by the Wi- he pitched. page. Everybody has a great re- against Upper Iowa Saturday. The sophomore right- lationship with everyone," Bar- nona State defense. The Warriors did not fair so fielder's walk-off double completed a dramatic come- rone said. "This is a lot better The Warriors committed well in the second game, losing back and gave the Warriors a 3-2 win in the first game teamwise than when I was in two throwing errors and had a to Upper Iowa 5-1. of a double-header with the Peacocks. Mankato." passed ball in the inning. Winona State dug itself a From the mound, freshman Winona State managed to hole early by giving up four of striking out three. the Warriors are currently in a Ross Hellenbrand picked up get revenge in the second game the five runs in the first three in- In the second game, Winona tie for first place with Wayne the win for the Warriors. by picking up an 8-2 win. nings. State could not get the offense State in the NSIC. Hellenbrand (1-1) pitched The Warriors scored four The Warriors had a chance going. The Warriors played a non- five innings, giving up four runs in the third inning, three of to get back in the game in the The Warriors batted 3-for-23 conference double-header at earned which came off lefifielder Tony bottom of the third inning, but (.130) for the game, with the home yesterday against St. runs Lubarsky's home run. they stranded three base run- only run coming on a Barrone Cloud State. off six Ronnie Olson and Ben ners in the inning. solo home run in the sixth. This issue of the Winonan hits and Smothers combined to go 4- Last Sunday's double-header With Winona State going 3-3 went to print before the games strik- for-7 from the plate with two continued the Jekyll and Hyde in conference games this week, started. ing out runs and two RBIs. play for the Warriors, as they three. Getting the job done on the split again. The mound for Winona State was The first game proved to be War- junior Don Erdall. a strong one for the Warriors, GOLFER ! GOLFER! Barrone riors Erdall pitched 5 and 1/3 in- who drove in three home runs Area's Favorite 18-Hole Public Country Club lost the nings, allowing only two runs as a team. Buy your 2007 Student Membership first off seven hits while striking out The two Warriors at the game of the double-header in a three batters in 23 at-bats. top of the order, Maxwell and NOW and save!! high-scoring 18-6 affair. Last weekend, the Warriors Ryan Manske, batted a com- $275 — Before May 1st 'Winona State trailed 8-0 af- would get a four-game home- bined 6-for-7, with three runs, Privileges include: Reciprocity (9 other courses) ter three innings but rebounded stand against the Peacocks of two home runs and five RBIs. Reduced cart rates in the top of the fourth by scor- Upper Iowa with a double- Hellenbrand picked up his ing three runs. header on Saturday and a dou- second win of the week. D11(NsS.", One of the three Warrior ble-header on Sunday. Hellenbrand pitched 5 and CASTLE MOUND runs came off a B.J. Samuelson The first gdme for Winona 1/3 innings, allowing a single Holmen, WI 608-526-4144 home run. State turned out to be a very unearned run off six hits and 18 Sports - lietillesdau, April 25, 2007 Warriors swept by Mustangs, receive wake-up call

Matt Huss They outplayed us." WINONAN Jones was referring to the second game of the Like the sharp, piercing cry twinbill as well, in which of an alarm clock disrupting the Johnson strode out to the peaceful beginning of a Mon- mound for another start and day morning, the Winona State walked off with her league- University softball team re- leading 18th victory of the ceived a rude and abrupt wake- season. up call last week. "You don't see it a lot," In what was undoubtedly the Jones said of Johnson's most crucial series of the year, back-to-back starts in the the Warriors were swept out double-header. "You only of first place in the Northern see the best pitchers do it. Sun Intercollegiate Conference The pitchers that are just by rival and defending league dominant like she is — the champion Southwest Minne- All-Americans." sota State University Thursday. Johnson, who is likely The to repeat as pitcher of the alarm year in the league and may clock very well be on her way to simile an All-American selection, may be out-dueled Winona State's a bad experienced senior, staff one , ace and reigning NSIC how- pitcher of the week Jenny ever, as Stannis, in the first game. Doug Sundin/WINONAN it was She then topped two-time Winona State's Chelsea Rosenow makes a diving catch in a game against Augustana last Wilhelm instead conference pitcher of the month. The junior centerfielder went 8-for-13 with two home runs and 12 RBIs over the War- t h e week Kristen Fossell in the riors' five-game sweep of conference opponents last weekend. Mustangs' 5-2 win in the muffled Jones agreed with his junior and Jenny Wilmes each record- The junior centerfielder hit nightcap. popping sounds of sophomore second baseman. ed hits in all five games. .356 with six home runs and 41 The only Warrior who man- phenom Amanda Johnson's "They were the biggest Rosicky, who went 6-for-7 RBIs en route to being named aged to have any real success pitches cracking the leather of games of the year and we in the two games Saturday, col- to the all-conference team last against Johnson was Winona her catcher's glove that dis- played like we were scared," he lected 10 hits and eight runs in season but was batting just .316 State's hottest hitter of late, turbed the groggy Warriors. said. "That's where the wake- 18 at-bats over the weekend. with a single long ball and 17 Amanda Wilhelm, who took the Johnson showed why she up call comes. It's our first bit Wilhelm, who is batting .384 RBIs entering the weekend. seemingly untouchable Johnson won league pitcher of the year of adversity in the conference over her last 21 games and is But, after crushing a grand deep honors as a freshman last sea- season, and we'll see if we can hitting an alarming .431 in con- slam against Mary, a two-run in the son and why she was tabbed rebound from it." ference shot against Northern and fin- fourth this season's preseason pitcher And rebound they did — in play, ishing the weekend 8-for-13 inning of the year after throwing all 14 a big way. crushed with 12 RBIs, it appears that a n d innings on the day and earning Awake, refreshed and moti- a home a sleeping offensive giant has tacked both wins for the Mustangs. vated, the Warriors took their r u n been awakened. on an The right-hander, who broke frustration and aggression out for the But the first-place Mustangs R B I the SMSU career strikeout on conference opponents in a second (29-8, 14-0), who won their single record earlier this season, al- five-game sweep at the final straight league-record 28th consecutive in the lowed just one hit — a Kelly NSIC crossover in Aberdeen, game in Wilmes sixth to conference game Sunday, show Ward double in the fifth inning S.D., over the weekend. the win no signs of falling asleep at the drive Rosicky — and struck out nine in the 5- With precise pitching and hot against in the only purple runs on the wheel and appear well on their 0 victory in the first game. hitting, the Warriors crushed Mary day. way to a second-consecutive It was the first time since the University of Mary (13-10), and finished the weekend 9-for- "We played like we were be- NSIC championship. 2004 that the Warriors lost a Minnesota-Crookston (9-1), 20 with 7 RBIs. Wilmes added hind the whole time," Wilhelm Unfortunately for Rosenow conference game at home. Northern State (14-1), Bemidji eight hits in just 13 at-bats. said. "It's more of a wake-up and the Warriors (33-14, 14- "It stings a little bit," Wino- State (5-3) and MSU-Moor- But perhaps the most prom- 2), the wake-up call may have call than anything. It should na State coach Greg Jones said. head (2-0). ising performance came from give us a boost to play harder." come too late. "But they were the better team. Wilhelm, Lindsay Rosicky Chelsea Rosenow. Snorts - Wedilesdau, April 25, 2007 19 WINONAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007

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