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Eric Ebert over the guardrail and overturned. M. Schobat. appoints RF studentAuthorities diesresponded to the sceneafterThe funeral is set for Feb.car 4 at Koepsell accident [email protected] around 7:30 a.m. Funeral Home in Mayville at 1 p.m. A UW-River Falls freshman died Jan. According to the accident report, Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. new dean Schobat was transported by helicopter to The Schobat family is requesting that Shalena Brandt 30 after sustaining injuries in a car acci- dent Jan. 28 along Hwy. 65, about three Regions due to her serious injuries. flowers not be sent. [email protected] miles north of River Falls. Schobat graduated from Mayville High A recent e-mail sent to UW-RF students Crystal M. Schobat, 19, died at Regions School in Mayville, Wis., in 2005 and encouraged people dealing with The new dean of the College of Hospital in St. Paul after being ejected was studying animal science at UW-RF. Schobat’s death to use the counseling Agriculture, Food and from her vehicle in a rollover accident She was also a resident of Crabtree Hall. services staff. The Dean of Students Environmental Sciences was early Jan. 28. Schobat is survived by her parents, Office also plans to make opportunities announced over winter break. According to St. Croix County authori- Bryan and Barbara Schobat of Mayville; available for students and staff to share Dale Gallenberg, chair of the ties, Schobat lost control of her vehicle brother, Jeremy Schobat; and grandpar- memories of Schobat over the next few plant science department at due to icy conditions. Her car then went ents, Robert and Janet Piaro and Louise weeks. South Dakota State University, Crystal Schobat will take his position as dean in June after finishing his current position at SDSU. “The opportunity Students mend homes, hearts at UW-River Falls as dean of CAFES came at a good time for me profes- sionally, and was a good Dale Gallenberg fit,” Gallenberg said. “If I was going to leave SDSU and the plant science department, it would have to be

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Senate remains student orientShalena Brandted [email protected] After a semester of having more student representation, Student Senate has fresh con- Submitted Photo/Leadership Center cepts and continues the tradition A foundation lies in ruins after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast. UW-RF students helped rebuild in Gulfport, Miss., over break. from stealing from the wreckage and to remain student oriented. Sarah Gestson carrying things out of the city. Senate added more seats for [email protected] Coordinating the relief efforts in students from specific organiza- Gulfport was a group called the North tions, clubs and programs Driving through the city of Gulfport, Carolina Baptist Men (NCBM), which, around campus. Miss., for the first time in daylight, a as a group, has committed to rebuild “It has been good for the orga- group of 37 students and five staff mem- 500 homes over the next two years nization,” said Nick Cluppert, bers from UW-River Falls fell silent. according to the group’s Web site. All of Student Senate president. “It has The city was littered with debris and the materials used to rebuild were brought a lot of fresh ideas and entire buildings were shifted. bought with money the NCBM had kept Student Senate to be what it Five atomic bombs, the group was earned through fundraising efforts. is.” told, would have equaled the amount of “It was powerful to meet other volun- Beginning last semester, damage done by Hurricane Katrina. teers and find out what they gave up to Senate added more specific seats “Everything was leveled,” said be there,” Turner said. for each of the colleges, organi- Deanna Schuweiler, a freshman and Various homeowners filled out appli- zations and clubs on campus to relief trip participant. “You see it on TV, cations for help, and the volunteers were better represent the students but it’s not the same as when you go split up and assigned to work on specif- attending UW-River Falls. The there.” ic houses with the direction of the Greek organizations, College Brent Turner, Destination: Gulf Coast Submitted Photo/Leadership Center NCBM. The students and staff were put Democrats and College leader and leadership coordinator, A group of workers repair a roof on a house in Gulfport, Miss. to use installing sheet rock, roofing, Republicans, the Diversity described the site of a Burger King some homes were addresses and names shoot,” was painted on one home, and removing trees and tiling. Over the Awareness Committee and the restaurant with the building completely of residents telling others who had sur- railroad tracks running along the outside course of five days, the group put in athletic programs are some of missing, leaving only a few of the tables vived. Looting was also a problem in of the town were lined with razor wire the specific seats added to standing in its place. Spray-painted on the wreckage of the area, Turner said. “You loot, we by the U.S. Army to prevent people See Katrina page 3

See Senate page 3 State Elections Board investigating release of campus listserv Jennie Oemig would have stopped.” Public Affairs Director Mark Kinders said list- [email protected] servs such as the University’s, which is provided An incident involving an unidentified UW-River through the state, cannot be used in a way that vio- Counter complaint clouds former College Republican Falls Information Technology Services (ITS) lates Wisconsin laws. In this particular case, the By Eric Ebert that allegedly show a scheme by College Republicans, said he Pierce County Democratic Party is not directly Nelson and White to “defraud was never a student while employee who allowed a local democratic party [email protected] permission access to the University’s computer affiliated with the University. By soliciting and the University of its resources.” employed by the Nelson cam- listserv resource is under investigation and will go gaining access to the University listserv, the party Amidst the political turmoil The complaint states that paign. before the State Elections Board March 12. allegedly violated statutes. already swirling around UW- Nelson and White used a White said he used the listserv In January, the Pierce County Democrats gained “We work extremely closely with the Pierce River Falls, a new complaint University listserv as well as only while a student chair of the access to the UW-RF listserv, a mailing list server County Democrats, and using the listserv would was filed with the State using a campus computer lab College Republicans. Student used by organizations throughout the University to have been an easier way for us to communicate Elections Board Jan. 27 against for fundraising purposes. organizations have access rights contact members, and allegedly utilized it to ille- with them,” Leisch said. former student Joey White and “As the Chair of the College to University listservs as well as gally send mass e-mails to party members. Former Pierce County Democratic Chair Wanda congressional candidate Paul Republicans, Joey White computer labs. The listserv request that was received by the Brown denies the party was aware of any violation Nelson. wrongfully used the White currently works for the University was forwarded by the College taking place on their part. Mike Maistelman, the attorney University’s computer lab and Nelson campaign but said he Democrats. Campus organizations of this kind are “It has yet to be determined if it was proper use representing the College resources to benefit Nelson’s has been told by several people allowed to use the University listserv to keep of the listserv,” Brown said. “Listserv usage is not Democrats in a complaint filed campaign,” Maistelman said. that he hasn’t done anything members updated about upcoming events. included in the state statutes and we were unaware by the Republican Party of The complaint states White wrong. “We asked for permission to do this, and a person that we were breaking the rules.” Wisconsin, filed the counter was working as both campaign “If there’s legitimate reason with ITS had to ask permission and they said it A journalist telephoned the University informing complaint. director for Nelson and chair of for their complaint I don’t have was okay,” College Democrats President Katy officials of the situation, and the matter was taken According to a press release the College Republicans, mak- a problem,” he said. “I’m per- Leisch said. “Our intention was not to give them a care of within an hour and a half, Kinders said. on wispolitics.com, Maistelman ing the use of the listserv a vio- sonally not worried.” free listserv, and if they told us we were wrong, we came across numerous e-mails lation of Wisconsin law. White said he will most likely See Listserv page 3 White, the former chair of the file a response as his next step.

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Student Voice 2 NEWS February 3, 2006 VOICE SHORTS SENATE LOCAL Senate asked to provide global view Poets present at Wyman Series Helen Clarke uniqueness. He said UW System President Kevin Reilly will meet with chancellors and Three poets of very different backgrounds will present their politi- [email protected] Other Senate News then bring the policy to Regents Feb. 4. cally charged poetry at the Wyman Cluppert also spoke about the resignation Series: Race and Religion International Students President Smoking on campus was a hot issue at the of Provost Ginny Coombs and the provost Symposium in North Hall Bwarenaba Kautu addressed the Senate Jan. 23 Senate meeting, when Vang Lor search and screen process that is underway. Auditorium on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. during open forum at the Jan. 31 meeting expressed concerns about people lighting The first meeting was to be held Thursday, The poets presenting are: Bryonn about the need for a spot on Senate repre- up too close to buildings. According to Feb. 2 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. in the Bain, a Harvard Law School gradu- senting international students. University policy, smokers are supposed to Kinnickinnic Room of the Student Center ate wrongfully arrested by NYC Kautu expressed concerns about students stand at least 25 ft. away from buildings out with consultant Judith Ward. Cluppert police; Jason Carney, a former being unaware of the Senate’s presence and of respect for non-smokers. asked for student involvement at the meet- skinhead from Texas; and Kevin work on campus. Leadership Development and ing to voice student opinion on what they Coval, a poet, emcee, essayist, “We want someone to show them that Programming Board Chair Carolyn Schenk would like to see in the next provost. activist and educator from Cape Bryonn Bain opportunities are available for them here,” introduced the idea of creating fines for Women’s Initiatives Director Allison West Town. he said. “Some international students don’t people who break the rule. Senators Allison announced that Vagina Monologues will be This program will give students a better understanding of race and even know that Student Senate exists.” West and Jim Vierling agreed to look into coming to UW-River Falls. While the date religious issues in American politics today. Admission is free for Kautu also asked Senate for help with other universities’ policies on the issue. has not been confirmed, she said the event UW-RF students with ID. issues about how international students President Nick Cluppert discussed a will hopefully take place March 6, 7 and 8. have been treated on campus in the past. He Residence Assistant (RA) Committee meet- Tickets will be $5 for students and $8 for cited a specific example of a student being ing he attended in January, and a decision others. Buttons and other novelty items will Deadline approaching for graduation yelled at in front of a class, and asked the was made to create a system-wide policy on also be available for sale. West said 100 Senate for help resolving problems such as The deadline to apply for Spring Commencement is Feb. 10. RA conduct in residence halls. If approved percent of the profit goes straight to the this. Applications are available at the Registrar’s Office in North Hall by the Board of Regents, the policy will community. International Students held its first meet- room 105. prohibit RA’s from conducting political, Student Senate meets every ing Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Presidents There is a $40 application fee for all graduating seniors. For more religious, or other meetings in their rooms. Room of the Student Center. The organiza- Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Student information contact Linda Matzek at 425-3342 or check the com- Cluppert said there will be flexibility tion will hold 10 meetings each semester. Center’s Regents Room. mencement web site at www.uwrf.edu/commencement. between institutions to respect campus

2006 semester abroad still open The 2006 Semester Abroad: Europe program is still accepting stu- Summit shifts focus internationally dents who are seeking an independent study and travel experience in Helen Clarke University can expand its inter- priority to globalize the cam- more likely it is people in the Europe next fall. national offerings in general, pus,” said Brent Greene, inter- world will understand the true Eligibility requirements are a minimum 2.25 G.P.A. and junior [email protected] and its language courses and national programs director. “If nature of America.” standing or higher (60+ credits) by fall semester. Students at UW-River Falls programs, in particular,” said the funding goes through, this Specifically, the U.S. Interested students should plan to attend the preparatory meetings and other schools in the nation Wes Chapin, international stud- could provide another source of Department of State listed three on Tuesday evenings. 7-9 p.m., 211 Ag. Science. may soon see a boost in funding ies program chair. “It will be funds that would allow many broad goals of the initiative: to Visit www.uwrf.edu/sae for more information. that promises to alleviate some most welcome if this initiative more students to study abroad.” expand the number of of the financial strains of study- helps us achieve our goal of The initiative is also expected Americans mastering critical REGIONAL ing abroad while increasing internationalizing the curricu- to help encourage understanding need languages, increase the national security. lum.” and respect for other cultures number of advanced-level Region’s unemployment rates rise President George W. Bush Chancellor Don Betz attended through education. speakers of foreign languages, the U.S. University Presidents According to the U.S. and increase the number of for- Unemployment rates in six of the seven counties in the west-cen- announced a request for $114 million for the National Security Summit on International Department of Education, “for- eign language educators and tral Wisconsin region increased in December according to the Education where Bush spoke eign language skills are neces- their resources. Hudson Star-Observer. Language Initiative (NSLI) to teach critical foreign languages about the NSLI Jan. 5-6 in sary to advance national securi- “Equally exciting about the The region wasn’t much different from the rest of the state where Washington, D.C. ty and global competitiveness.” summit and the language initia- 62 out of the 72 counties experienced an increase in unemployment to American students from kindergarten to higher educa- The summit’s focus, which At the summit, Bush cited tive is the attention that the rates. was geared toward strengthen- Sept. 11 as an event that has dis- President and other top national “While our December unemployment rates show a small increase, tion. Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Hindi and Farsi are some of the ing international education rela- couraged international students leaders are giving to the impor- such an increase is typical between November and December. Job tionships, is strongly correlated from attending institutions of tance of international education, growth over the year has been very healthy for the state, including languages the plan will support. The money will also be used to efforts Betz has already initi- higher education in the United both for U.S. students to study growth in manufacturing jobs,” said Roberta Gassman, secretary of ated on campus. The new chan- States. abroad and for international stu- Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development. toward Fulbright and Gilman International Scholarships for cellor immediately made clear “But we’re going to get it dents to study in the U.S.,” Eau Claire County was the only county in the region and one of his goal to expand the global right,” he said. “Because the Greene said. just three in the state to have a stable rate. global study programs in and outside of the United States. perspective of UW-RF students. more youngsters who come to Overall the state’s seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate for “It is a UW-RF institutional America to get educated, the See Languages page 8 December was at 4.8 percent, which was up from 4.6 percent in “In the long-term I hope the November, but still lower than the national rate of 4.9 percent. Gassman said the state’s annual average unemployment rate for 2005 was only 4.7 percent - the lowest average since 2001. However, she also said the state added some 37,700 jobs in 2005, RIVER FALLS POLICE/PUBLIC SAFETY and in December, important job gains were made in retail trade, Eric Ebert officers keyed into the room. Officers report wholesale trade, manufacturing and financial areas. the room was empty and that the window Pierce County Court [email protected] was open. Police also recovered two bags of Cassie J. Beck, 19, pleaded no contest to Jan. 22 marijuana and a ceramic pipe, allegedly underage consumption on Dec. 3. KinniFest to be held in June Ashley C. Frye, 22, 1071 E. Cascade Ave., from Wolden’s side of the room. Bradley R. Berthiaume, 18, pleaded no was fined $742.50 for drunk driving and a Police left the room and returned later contest to underage consumption on Nov. 8. A new event called the KinniFest is coming to town in June, prohibited blood alcohol content around around 3:25 p.m. and placed Wolden under Christopher L. Cannon, 20, pleaded no according to the River Falls Journal. Joyce Mattson created the 2:45 a.m. arrest. contest to second offense underage con- KinniFest as a spin-off from her coursework for a UW-River Fall’s River Falls Police officers reported seeing — Amber B. Berning, 20, and Theresa M. sumption on Dec. 3. graduate certificate program called Wildlife Recreation & Nature Frye make a wide left turn eastbound onto Jeske, 19, were both fined $249 for under- Sunnie S. Copeland, 19, pleaded no con- Tourism. Cascade Avenue from Main Street, almost age consumption in Prucha Hall. test to underage consumption on Nov. 20. “I’d like this to be a celebration and promotion, both for our own hitting the curb. Frye allegedly swerved her Joseph A. Dart, 19, pleaded no contest to Jan. 27 citizens and for outsiders, of the natural resources that River Falls vehicle over the centerline several times underage consumption on Nov. 8. has to offer,” Mattson said. “The goal is to create a better under- before being pulled over by police. — Molly M. Harings, 23, 222 E. Locust Eric M. Ebert, 22, pleaded no contest to standing of the river by utilizing the river and corridor as a resource Officers state they smelled the presence of St, was fined $711 for drunk driving as well skateboarding-roller skates and rollerblades for clean water, habitat, education, scenery and responsible steward- alcohol in the car and issued Frye a fine for as $742.50 for operating a vehicle with a on Nov. 17. ship.” operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated prohibited blood alcohol content around Megan A. Erwin, 18, pleaded no contest KinniFest will be held in Glen Park on June 3, and will spotlight after performing sobriety tests. 1:54 a.m. to underage consumption on Nov. 8. the Kinnickinnic River. River Falls Police officers reported a vehi- Nicholas A. Falck, 21, pleaded no contest The tentative events planned are: 15-20 nature booths with themes Jan. 23 cle allegedly speeding along Third Street, to underage consumption on Nov. 20. varying from native plants and organic food to recycling and educa- — Claire M. Spang, 19, 101 Parker Hall, which then turned the wrong way onto a Michael O. Gladney, 19, pleaded no con- tion about the river watershed; a “children’s corner” with presenta- and Brianna J. Egan, 18, 101 Parker Hall, one-way street. test to underage consumption on Nov. 8. tions for kids; local art displays with an outdoor theme; historical were both fined $375 for possession of mar- Police followed the vehicle. After the Bradley J. Golden, 18, pleaded no con- presentations; music; food; free guided field trips; and a guided ijuana around 3:30 p.m. vehicle pulled into the parking lot at 222 test to underage consumption on Nov. 8. canoe trip. River Falls Police officers were dis- Locust St. police approached Harings. After Zebulun K. Hanson, 18, pleaded no con- Mattson earned a scientific land management degree from UW-RF patched to Parker Hall after receiving a sobriety tests, she was placed under arrest test to underage consumption on Dec. 2. in 1990, and recently returned to UW-RF to take the WRNT pro- request from Public Safety to assist with a for operating a motor vehicle while intoxi- Jara L. Hartigan, 20, pleaded no contest gram. drug incident. cated. to underage consumption on Nov. 8. Anyone who wishes to contribute ideas or get involved with Public Safety had received a call from a — Justin D. Eloranta, 20, was fined $249 Amy E. Hassler, 19, pleaded not guilty to KinniFest can e-mail Mattson at jycmttsn@ yahoo.com or call 425- resident assistant who allegedly smelled for underage consumption in May Hall. resisting and obstructing police officers on 2136. marijuana smoke coming from room 101 in — Alden Anthony Edward Bauman, 18, Nov. 22. Parker Hall. was fined $374 for a second offense under- Trevor B. Huset, 20, pleaded no contest NATIONAL When RFPD arrived, officers approached age consumption in Grimm Hall. to underage consumption on Nov. 20. the room and knocked on the door. Spang — James F. Allen III, 18, Mark E. Nicholas E. Jacobson, 19, pleaded not Sputnik used to recruit math teachers and Egan opened the door and allowed offi- LaScotte Jr., 19, and Mark D. Naughton, 18, guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia cers to search their room. were all fined $249 for underage consump- on Nov. 15. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Business and science groups are reviv- tion in Grimm Hall. ing images of the Cold War space race in Police allegedly found a bag of marijuana Nicholas E. Jacobson, 19, pleaded not in Spang’s purse as well as on Egan’s desk. guilty to underage consumption on Nov. 16. effort to persuade lawmakers to spend Jan. 28 Both residents admitted to ownership of the Sharon R. Johnson, 18, pleaded no con- millions to recruit and train high-caliber David L. Vazquez, 22, 919 Sycamore St., math teachers, according to CNN. drugs, but allegedly told officers they had test to underage consumption on Nov. 11. not been smoking. was fined $356 for battery around 12:40 Levi P. Kent, 20, pleaded not guilty to The groups argue that just as a a.m. stronger focus on math helped the U.S. Spang and Egan were placed under arrest. detection equipment tampering on Nov. 21. No other drug paraphernalia was found. River Falls Police received a call from Kraig F. Link, 20, pleaded guilty to top the Soviet Sputnik launch by Vazquez reporting that someone had putting a man on the moon, the country — Christopher E. Lowe, 25, 323 underage consumption on Nov. 22, and not McMillan Hall, was fined $249 for deposit allegedly broken into his apartment. guilty to disorderly conduct on Nov. 22. needs to improve math education to When officers arrived, Vazquez told them win an economic race with China and of human waste in McMillan Hall around Emily R. Magnuson, 20, pleaded no con- 12:30 a.m. the man who allegedly broke into the apart- test to underage consumption on Nov. 8. India, and a national security race ment had been living there on and off with against terrorism. Public Safety received a report that Lowe Matthew W. McCollon, 18, pleaded no was unresponsive in 323 McMillan Hall. one of Vazquez’s other roommates. Vazquez contest to underage consumption on Nov. Though it’s unlikely anyone in had allegedly told the man he could not stay Congress will say math isn’t important, When officers arrived Lowe was allegedly 15. awake. His roommates told officers that there anymore. Cynthia M. Meyer, 18, pleaded no con- it may be tough to persuade lawmakers Vazquez told police the man had kicked in to devote new money to hiring and train- Lowe had allegedly urinated on the floor in test to underage consumption on Nov. 8. the room. the door while Vazquez was gone and his Joseph A. Murphy, 20, pleaded guilty to ing teachers in a time of tight budgets. girlfriend was in the apartment alone. Some proposals suggest using taxpayer Lowe allegedly told police he had been underage consumption on Nov. 8. drinking alcohol but had not done any When Vazquez returned, he found the man Jess M. Perry, 20, pleaded no contest to money to boost pay for math teachers. outside the apartment and allegedly hit him Jim Simons sees a shortage of people teaching math who really drugs. underage consumption and disorderly con- in the face several times. duct on Nov. 22. know math, and he thinks the solution is simple: Recruit people who The man who allegedly broke into the know and love math, pay them enough to make teaching attractive, Jan. 25 Michael T. Ruud, 19, pleaded not guilty — Danielle E. Wolden, 18, 102 Parker apartment told police he accidentally broke to underage consumption on Nov. 13. and they in turn will inspire more students to choose math careers. the door while he was pounding on it. Simons founded a program called Math for America, earned a doc- Hall, was fined $312 for possession of drug Ian T. Skare, 19, pleaded no contest to paraphernalia and $375 for possession of Vazquez was placed under arrest for bat- underage consumption on Nov. 18. torate in math through a Pentagon program during the space race, tery. worked as a math professor and went on to found a hedge fund and marijuana around 2:15 p.m. become a Wall Street billionaire. River Falls Police officers were called to The Pierce County Court Parker Hall by Public Safety to assist with Jan. 29 an alleged drug incident. Officers state they Raymond M. Moore, 19, was fined $249 information is from a monthly smelled the drug odor coming from room for underage consumption in Crabtree Hall. court date for all fines issued Briefs compiled by Amber Jurek 102. by Public Safety After knocking on the door several times, Spot color BLACK

February 3, 2006 NEWS Student Voice 3 Listserv: A complaint stirs up emotions Senate: from page 1 from page 1 Student Senate embraces new image of campus “Policies and proce- “We suspended the listserv as dures were followed Senate. soon as we received word that routinely in this situa- In previous years, representa- the incident had occurred,” he tives from programs on campus said. tion.” were just at-large senators, A complaint signed by Mark Kinders, Cluppert said. At-large means Executive Director of the public affairs director anyone can run for that seat; it is Wisconsin Republican Party not reserved for anyone in par- Richard Wiley was filed Jan. 9 College Democrats advisor, got ticular. with the State Elections Board. to know members of the organi- “I think so far this system has Respondents named in the com- zation well and said she does not worked well,” Cluppert said. “It plaint were John Doe, an believe the listserv request was does a good job of having a rep- unknown ITS employee, the an intentional violation of rules. resentation and look of the stu- Pierce County Democratic Party, “Whatever happened related to dents around campus.” former Pierce County the listserv, it was not an attempt The new voting system works Democratic Chair Wanda to go around any rules or laws,” by each of the colleges voting Brown, Pierce County Democrat Alperin said. “Even if it turns out for one student who runs for a Vice-Chair Earl Morren, Tammy to have been a violation, I think seat on the Senate, Cluppert said. Tollefson, the party listserv man- it is important that at least the For example, if a student is in the ager, UW-RF College campus folks involved know that College of Arts and Sciences, he Democrats and UW-RF these students have a track or she would run for that specif- Chancellor Don Betz. record of trying to make sure ic seat on the Senate. Only stu- “It’s a frivolous, politically they follow the rules as they dents in that specific college can motivated complaint and is a carry out their activities.” vote for the student. If a student Photo by Kirsten Farrar colossal waste of state resources Following the recent incident, is also in a sorority or fraternity, and tax dollars,” Brown said. listserv requests will now be he or she could run for that Student Senate discusses issues at the Senate meeting in the Regents Room Jan. 31. “It’s a pity that politics has more carefully reviewed before newly created seat. strong election committee last any work she has left. believes that if it happens again, become so mean-spirited.” permission is granted. “I think the more people on year,” Cluppert said. “I loved being on Senate,” she the state might not be as willing. According to the complaint, “Any political party requests Senate will bring a wider range The Senate held its first meet- said. “My position just got down If the University falls short on Respondent Doe used state asking for permission to use the of issues from around the cam- ing of the semester Jan. 24. to doing secretarial work all the money, tuition may rise. resources to gain an unfair University listserv will be sent pus,” said Liz de la Torre, a “A lot of the members were time, but it is not the main rea- A similar competition was held advantage for the College up the ladder to University offi- junior and former Senate vice getting ideas out on the table son.” in the 1970s. Democrats, the Pierce County cials to make sure it’s okay,” president. “A downfall is not during the discussion,” Cluppert The Senate will start looking Cluppert said he hopes it helps Democratic Party, Morren, Kinders said. having some of the seats filled.” said. for someone to fill the position save energy, and wants to even- Brown and Tollefson. The com- ITS employees view listserv The total number of seats The meeting had discussions from within the Senate, de la tually extend it to the academic plaint also accuses the College requests on a regular basis, and stayed the same, Cluppert said. about problems with people Torre said. buildings in classrooms and Democrats, Brown, Tollefson this particular one was viewed as The Senate took away at-large smoking too close to the build- A task the Senate will be work- offices. Once the campus has and Morren of persuading Doe to just another request. seats to create these other area- ings, the new Health and Human ing on this semester is a compe- seen improvement with how commit the violation. “Policies and procedures were specific seats. Performances building still in tition to see which residential energy efficient it can become, Due to the pending legal followed routinely in this situa- The residential West end of process with the state, and con- building can save the most ener- Cluppert said he will give the action, ITS officials declined to tion,” Kinders said. campus and the Greek positions tinuing the challenge of under- gy. The Area Council, Eco Club idea and findings to other cam- comment on the issue. To prevent future incidents are currently vacant, said de la standing the new insurance poli- and Residential Committee are puses. “If they weren’t aware of inci- such as this from occurring, Torre. cy that took place last semester. helping with the competition. After a semester full of ideas dents of this nature prior to this, University officials plan on Cluppert and other senators A total of three resignations The official name is Stop and responsibilities, Cluppert they’re aware now,” Kinders doing some fine-tuning of proto- had the idea to add more speci- have also been announced since Energy Waste, Cluppert said. will graduate. He will have spent said, referring to ITS officials. cols and will review policies fied seats last April, before the the start of the semester, The competition has already two semesters as president and a “Their sensitivity has been with people on campus as well. last elections. Cluppert said, one of which was started in the residential halls, total of four years serving on heightened dramatically by this.” In a response filed Jan. 27, “It was a lot of work,” Cluppert the vice president position. and will continue through the Senate. Leisch said the University respondents are requesting the said. “The ideas and arranging “I did it for personal reasons,” end of the semester. “I want to leave knowing the encourages organizations on dismissal of the complaint, citing went right up until the elec- de la Torre said. “I would have In the past, UW-RF has fallen Senate has more connections campus to associate and get that the UW-RF College tions.” loved to finish off the semester, behind in paying energy bills for with the student body,” Cluppert involved with the community Republicans used their listserv to The amount of people running but stuff just came up.” buildings around campus, said. “The students will be more and community organizations. promote non-school related the elections last April was much She said she handed in her let- Cluppert said. The last time it aware of the government on this “It’s like we’re being punished functions and to stay in contact larger than previous years, ter of resignation Jan. 27. She happened, the state was able to campus, and see how powerful for something they encourage us with the Pierce County Cluppert said. said she plans to help train the fund money to the institution, they can be together.” to do,” Leisch said. Republican Party and the St. “It was exciting to have a very new vice president and finish up paying for the bills. He said he Last semester, Davida Alperin, Croix County Republican Party.

Dean: New dean offers many strengths, experiences to UW-RF Katrina: Students devote their winter break to rebuild homes from page 1 teaching and working with stu- course. He is co-coordinating a from page 1 dents has further developed over graduate student seminar at for the right opportunity, and this the last 10 years, and I realized SDSU. 1,784 volunteer hours. is it.” that’s where I wanted to concen- Gallenberg also has roots in The group’s workday began The search for a new dean trate my efforts.” Wisconsin. around 8 a.m. and ended at 5 started last spring when Steve Working and helping people He grew up in Antigo, Wis., on p.m. While serving the Gulf Ridley announced he was retir- are a couple of the reasons why a small dairy and seed potato Coast community, the 42 UW-RF ing, said Bob Baker, associate the college chose Gallenberg as farm. After graduating high students and staff slept in a dean of CAFES and chair of the the new dean. school in Antigo, he attended church gym. They were served plant and earth science depart- “He has a number of strengths, UW-Madison, receiving a meals in a tent by the Red Cross ment. like a considerable background Bachelor of Science degree in and were provided showers in a Gallenberg was one of four in extension activities,” Baker horticulture and plant pathology. portable trailer. The set up was candidates brought in for inter- said. “Also, the scholarship area He then attended Cornell like a “volunteer village,” Turner views. where he has had a number of University in Ithaca, NY, where said. Baker said that during publications about plant patholo- he completed both his Master of As part of the pre-trip training, Turner told the group they would Gallenberg’s interview, he had gy or diseases.” Science and doctorate degrees in Submitted Photo/Leadership Center many reasons for applying for In Gallenberg’s case, extension plant pathology. receive little or no gratitude from the position, such as the size and activities involved the develop- “There is also a bit of a person- the residents of the area because A van destroyed by Katrina poses a message to passers-by. that it is primarily an undergrad- ment and implementation of al side to coming to UW-RF. of the short time they were Destination: Gulf Coast is “If you’re looking for some- uate institution. statewide educational programs Living in River Falls will allow devoting, but the response turned heading out for a second volun- thing to change your life,” “I am aware of the excellent in plant-disease management, me to be much closer to my out to be the opposite. teer period over spring break, Schuweiler said, “this is it.” reputation that UW-RF and Baker said. mom, brothers and sisters and Sophomore volunteer Megan and is currently accepting appli- CAFES has at the state, regional Baker said another strength their families,” Gallenberg said. Currier said when she and her cations for student trip leaders. and national levels, and the over- Gallenberg has is mentoring. “Plus, the city and the area group finished sheet rocking a all commitment to strong acade- After 11 years as a faculty around River Falls are great, and woman’s house, the woman’s mic programs,” Gallenberg said. member, Gallenberg said he we’ll enjoy living there very face lit up. The woman was so “I like the fact that it is a smaller became head of the plant science much.” used to not having a house, university maintaining its department in January of 1996. The largest factor of his posi- Currier said, that one wall was an emphasis on individual students “This is primarily an adminis- tion will be the oversight and amazing accomplishment. and their education and experi- trative position managing the management of the entire col- Schuwieler said she continually ences.” various programs in teaching, lege, making the individual heard “God bless” from residents Another reason Gallenberg research, extension, and techni- departments work as a whole. she was aiding, and form people applied for the position was the cal service of the largest depart- “The perspective of the college at the grocery store who knew challenge of stepping up in his ment at SDSU,” Gallenberg said. and the people I have talked to, they were volunteers. career, Baker said. As far as recent teaching expe- all agree he had a huge number “These people were thankful, “I’ve always been committed rience, Gallenberg said he is of strengths,” Baker said. “He even though they had nothing,” to helping people learn and coordinating an introductory will bring a diverse background Schuwieler said. grow, and my background in opportunity for courses in agron- when he arrives. We’re all excit- extension is part of that,” omy majors, as well as a team- ed and think he’s a really good Gallenberg said. “My interest in teaching a senior-level capstone fit.”

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Student Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS February 3, 2006 EDITORIAL Negative media sometimes vital The duty of the media is not to provide a superficial view of the world through rose-colored glasses, but to inform the public of truths. News organizations are often criticized for reporting incidents that are largely negative, causing what some believe to be unnecessary anxiety. However, journalists have an obligation to inform, allowing citizens of the world to have realistic percep- tions that will guide them throughout their existence. The news can’t always look good for the government, corporations and everyday citizens. Some people think the news is all hype, but hundreds of journalists have put themselves in the line of fire to keep the world informed. Without courageous journal- ists we would have never seen the horrors of Vietnam, or known that Food Lion was repackaging outdated meat, or witnessed the destruction of Sept. 11. Sometimes the pictures and stories in the media can make your stomach turn, but they also have the power to unite a nation. “The American people must be well informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives, and their local and national communities,” states the Society of Professional Journalists’ Web site. The Student Voice understands this belief, as well as its obligation to inform the campus and society. Therefore, we believe our duty is to make available rel- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR evant, current information to the benefit of our readers. News reporting requires open-mindedness, and the can think of. Corn ethanol the fact that thieves can get XVI, as Cardinal Ratzinger, ability to understand that, although a story may seem Energy wasted exacerbates our energy problem; away with stealing Johnson (Head of the Congregation for insignificant to one person, it may hold vast impor- on ethanol it does nothing to solve it, if you Hall. This will do nothing but the Doctrine of the Faith) stated: don’t take my word for it look worsen the problem in Johnson. "He (John Paul II) did not tance to another. up the exhaustive research done Also, some thieves may decide impose this position ('Iraq War For those who wish to condemn the media for seek- In response to the call for an on campus ethanol plant, I agree by Tad Patzek from UC Berkley, that they can steal in their own not necessary') as doctrine of the ing to notify the public of valid, sometimes grim occur- with Mr. McConville for the he lays it out with more detail halls. Church but as the appeal of a rences, remember this: without news, we may never most part, he makes valid argu- than I can in this space. I too Next, is that it gives the entire conscience enlightened by faith" understand the complexity of war, satisfaction of ments about shipping our money am just passing through, except campus a negative image. Zenit News Agency). overseas and compromising our that I will be gone in a matter of Next, imagine how incoming Unlike many U.S. Democrats, peace, or liberation of reality. We may not be informed days not months, after that I am students must feel about our Pope John Paul's thoughts on of the sex offender who lives down the street, the nation’s security by giving money to those who would do continuing on to graduate school campus when they see a story the Iraq War were not voiced in tsunami in Southeast Asia, or the dangerous road con- us harm. I also agree that the to focus my studies on alterna- like this in our paper. an arrogant, judgmental manner. ditions on our commute to school. university could benefit from a tive energy. I too hope that this There was also a point about He loved America, and praised The media help us to hold government and corpora- renewable source of energy here University continues to prepare open doors making happy President George W. Bush's on campus. people for the future, though thieves. This is only true when moral leadership (Zenit News - tions accountable for their actions, and ultimately, hopefully one without corn your door is closed but not June 4, 2004). enforce a more efficient democracy. Without media, Unfortunately, that cannot come from corn. Ethanol made ethanol in it. locked, and when you are away Cardinal Ratzinger later con- democracy couldn’t exist. from corn is a net loser of ener- from the room. firmed: "There may be a legiti- Knowledge of these is not merely convenient, but has gy, meaning it takes more ener- Charles Balcerek I know that my door is open mate diversity of opinion, even the ability to create morality, compassion and the gy to produce than we get out of Student whenever I am in the room, but among Catholics about waging it. Modern agriculture relies on it isn’t making any thieves war and applying the death desire to find solutions to human error so history will happy. penalty, but not however with not carelessly repeat itself. the intense use of fossil fuels as Johnson theft well as fertilizers and pesticides Lastly, it makes the staff look regard to abortion and euthana- Disclosing only the good news would create a dis- that are derived from fossil fuels news not needed bad, which couldn’t be farther sia" (Italian magazine torted view of the world and the nature of its people. and the production of corn from the truth. "L'espresso," June 2004). Crises are inevitable, and if we withheld their details ethanol depends on natural gas I am writing this in response to If you really want to write an The the House and Senate for distillation, a fuel that isn’t the Johnson Hall theft article. article about resident life then overwhelmingly approved the from the public, we would be miserable failures. The first thing I noticed when I you should write an article Iraq War Resolution. Don’t blame the media. We don’t create the news; we getting any cheaper. Dependence on these things has picked up the paper was the about a successful campus, hall On Feb. 17, 1998 President simply report it. a huge impact on the true headline; Johnson Hall theft or wing program. Clinton stated: "If Saddam amount of energy lost during the puts students on edge. The title I would hope that in the future rejects peace and we have to use Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice impacted me as a resident of the Student Voice would be force, our purpose is clear. We Editorial Board and are prepared by the Editorial staff. production of corn ethanol. There is another way though, Johnson Hall, so I decided to filled with articles about how want to seriously diminish the cellulose ethanol, derived from read on. By the end of the arti- good our campus is. threat posed by Iraq's weapons other plants is a possibility. cle of mass destruction program." UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS These different feedstocks I was disappointed that it was William Larson include: paper, cardboard, saw- in the paper. There are many Student Vincent Bemowski STUDENT VOICE reasons why an article about the Menasha, Wis. dust, leaves, scrap lumber, rot- theft doesn’t belong in the Editor Eric Ebert ten fruit, stale beer, switch Dems talk war Assistant Editor Helen Clarke grass, prairie grasses, cattails, Student Voice. and just about anything else you First is that you are advertising On May 2, 2003 Pope Benedict Front Page Editor Shalena Brandt News Editor Blair Bengs Sports Editor Sarah Packingham Etcetera Editor Jennie Oemig Viewpoints Editor AJ Oscarson Photo Editor Jen Dolen Grade school lessons for Congress Online Editor Hans Hage t has been said that everything you need stituents who constantly give you criticism gress who recently voted in favor of legisla- Ito know can be learned in kindergarten. about your political agenda or the lobbyist tion that will benefit major pharmaceutical Assistant News Editor Amber Jurek Author Robert Fulghum even wrote a who gave them a free trip to the Cayman companies will receive campaign funding Assistant Photo Editor Kirsten Farrar book about it. Fulghum’s All I Really Need Islands? from those companies. Assistant Sports Editor Matt Zinter to Know I Learned in Kindergarten is about No doubt, many members of congress My guess is a large majority will. Graphic Artist Chris Rogers the importance of apologizing after you would think of the Caymans’ great scuba So you have campaign funding from large Cartoonists Chris Rogers hurt someone, putting things back where diving and phenomenal finger foods. organizations on one side and the average you found them, not hitting people, taking a Hopefully the legal system will teach American citizen with a small pocketbook Chief Copy Editor Katrina Schmidt nap every afternoon (simply genius!) and Abramoff a lesson. At least it will make on the other. flushing the toilet. him devise plans to capitalize on other gov- Again, to whom is the lawmaker going to Proofreaders Kelsi Stoltenow There is nothing novel about Fulghum’s ernmental loopholes, but that should keep lend an ear? Brooke Hansen suggestions to lead an honest, moral, well- him busy for a while. More importantly, the The only way to completely end this con- Jon Doelder rounded life. It is common sense everyone true culprits - members of Congress - are in flict of interest is to fund campaigns pub- Cassie Rodgers can embrace. dire need of some lesson learning as well. licly. Imagine a country with political lead- Apparently some members of congress Abramoff was stupid, but the members of ers more interested in serving their citizens could use a look at this book, especially the Congress should have shown more restraint. than securing enough money to get reelect- General Manager Kate Sorenson Ad Manager Addie Carlson parts essential to their job: playing fair, not Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert pro- ed. That seems far too easy. Business Manager Jill Crandall taking things that aren’t theirs and cleaning posed cutting gifts to members from $50 to And not buying your way into a high Circulation Manager Lucas Pokorny up their own mess. $20. political position? That seems un-American. Yet another government scan- Hooray. Way to think We’ll have to settle for slight reform for Faculty Adviser Andris Straumanis dal has unfolded over the past reasonably, Mr. Hastert. now. After all, Americans can’t expect any month - one involving political If that isn’t sufficient sudden major changes in national politics. lobbyist Jack Abramoff and as enough, lawmakers from That too seems un-American. many as 20 members of both sides are proposing to For the members of Congress, I have a Congress. Abramoff, former Ben get rid of personal gifts proposal of my own. Read the Student Voice online at www.uwrf.edu/student-voice senior director of government Jipson altogether. First, they should take a look at The Student Voice is a student [email protected] affairs for the Greenberg That is a step in the right Fulghum’s book. It’ll be a good way to sep- written and managed newspa- Please limit letters to 300 Traurig law firm, recently direction. It’s certainly arate from the scandals that have littered the per for UW-River Falls and is words. pleaded guilty to counts of better than that myth of political agenda for the past several years. published Thursdays dur- The Student Voice re- ing the regular school year, serves the right to edit fraud and tax evasion. campaign finance reform The book is nearly 200 pages long, so it’s All editorial content in the any material for content, In order to win Republican votes, he that only seems to surface briefly once likely they’ll need to take a nap afterward. Student Voice is determined libel or space. It also bribed lawmakers with a glut of gifts every four years. Heck, they could even eat a peanut butter by the newspaper’s reserves the right to including all-expenses-paid trips to exotic Making such laws is only the beginning of and jelly sandwich and drink a glass of Editorial Board. withhold letters.Letters destinations, free meals at his upscale having a Congress not fueled by corruption chocolate milk. Then, as they continue to The opinions expressed in to the editor become the editorials and columns do property of the Student restaurant and expensive tickets to profes- and greed. Lawmakers need to follow the reformulate laws regulating the lobbyist- not represent those of the Voice and cannot be re- sional sporting events. rules that they make for themselves. The lawmaker relationship, they should keep newspaper’s advisor, stu- turned. Many of the political scandals that have only thing easier than lawmakers passing this book in mind. dent population, adminis- All letters, news releas- taken place recently seem to be as impor- legislation is to pull the wool over the eyes No more lying, no more cheating, no more tration, faculty or staff. es, briefs, display ads, and clas- tant as the gossip surrounding the plot of of Americans and pretend they are adhering taking things that aren’t theirs. And when Letters to the editor must be sified ads must also be submit- legible, contain a first and last ted no later than Tuesday at “Desperate Housewives,” but this issue to the legislation. they’re walking down Pennsylvania Avenue name and phone number. 11:59 p.m. actually has importance. The sad truth is that, although personal to the Capitol, I hope they hold hands, stick Unsigned letters will not be Single copies of the Student If lawmakers are continually accepting gifts might become a thing of the past, lob- together and look before they cross the published. Letters can be sub- Voice are free. Printing costs are personal gifts from lobbyists, then lawmak- byists will always be the main source of street. mitted at 304 North Hall or to paid for through student fees. ers are faced with a conflict of interest. Vote campaign contributions, which are legal. Ben Jipson is a 21-year-old fourth year for legislation that will benefit the con- Let us see how many members of con- English major. Spot color BLACK

February 3, 2006 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Student majority Guidelineshe most exciting day of the year is to see the televisionfor if they areSuper so inclined drinkers. Bowl There again and yes, I do mean Super to watch the game. You will also need to Another thing that you need to keep in remains unheard Bowl Sunday. have enough seats so that everyone there mind when throwing a great party is the s we begin our second in what goes on around us, or And what will the best day of the year be will be comfortable. more rules you have, the less time your half of the school year, I are we all supposed to sit back without some sort of party? It will make The second, and maybe the most impor- guests will spend at your party. A feel compelled to write a fol- and hang on for the ride? the big game that much more fun and you tant thing that you will need, is food. I read this little bit of info in a book low-up column to the one I Based on my own observa- get another excuse to get a Everyone likes to snack called The Modern Drunkard by Frank wrote last term about the grad- tions this term, I believe most of little out of control. when they watch foot- Kelly Rich, along with some of the other ing system. the faculty do not really care for You could invite your best ball, so a large amount of info in this column. Rules restrict people On Feb. 15, 2005, the Student the grading scale in its current friends and they could bring snacks is very necessary, and that means they could just go home Senate voted to officially form. some new people that you and if you want some and do whatever they want in the privacy oppose a change in the grading Of the seven classes I have have not yet had the chance main course items it of their own home. Jason policy from a straight letter this term, five are using the old to meet. Maybe you could would be cool to put To get around having a bunch of rules, grade format to a scale that grading system and one is using even get a little gambling in Conway them on your menu. follow these couple steps. incorporates plusses and minus- a modified version that does not since it is a sporting event, The next, and some First, have the party where there is not a es. This decision was based on a incorporate the minuses. Only and what fun are they if you would say the absolute lot of breakable stuff. A garage or a base- survey that showed opposition one teacher is using the new don’t have a little bit of most important item you ment recreation room would be a very ideal to the change from more than system in its entirety. friendly betting? will need, is tasty bever- place. half of the students and faculty One of the teachers who elect- All these are very good things to start out ages. You should widen your horizons a lit- Then, instead of making rules that say on campus. ed not to use the new grading with, but there are many more ingredients tle bit on this one so that you will have guests cannot do something, make rules It has been almost a year since system even announced on the into throwing the perfect Super Bowl party. enough and everyone that comes will be saying they have to get out of line. the Student first day of class The first ingredient is to plan out and get very content on what they are drinking. For instance, encourage shouting, make Senate voted to she would not what you need to throw this party of par- Or use the fail-safe method and just have everyone pick a winner before the game oppose the use it because ties. everyone bring his or her own drinks, your and make it a party foul to talk during grading the students First off, you will need a reasonably-sized typical BYOB. But it is still very important those fascinating Super Bowl commercials. change, but voted against it, TV depending on how many people you to have some drinks ready to go and to Don’t forget, the Super Bowl comes once what has this Hans and she was are inviting. Everyone there should be able have plenty of mixes for those hard a year so do the party right. really accom- Hage choosing to plished? respect their The grading wishes. change is still If only the peo- in effect, there ple who actually is little to no vocal opposition to made the decisions shared this Opposey the time this newspaper gunConstitution carrying as protection to a whole. for safety’sI do not want sake people carrying the policy and we are left with a respect for the students, there hits the stands, we will all their right to conceal and carry During that time period, it concealed weapons while walk- B combination of old and new wouldn’t be any controversy. know whether or not Wisconsin handguns or to own semi-auto- was expected that states’ militia ing through the UW-River Falls systems that has led to a lot Unfortunately, this is simply not citizens are able to conceal and matic or automatic weapons. would serve as the protectors of campus. This bill, if passed this confusion and frustration. the case. carry guns. The Second Amendment both the states and of the coun- week by the Assembly, not only Let’s get our facts straight In order to quell any confusion The bill (SB 403) has already states, “A well regulated militia, try. empowers citizens to conceal here. over the grading scale, the been passed by both the being necessary to the security However, that is not the case and carry firearms but also Out of 867 people - composed University should incorporate a Wisconsin State Senate and of a free States, the right of the today. We have the largest and encourages them to. of students, faculty and staff - policy that is applied uniformly Assembly, but Gov. Doyle most highly advanced armed The state of Wisconsin does 51 percent of those stated they across campus. vetoed the bill on Jan. 20. By forces in the entire world pro- not have a major problem with did not want the grading change Most of the students and fac- the following Monday, the tecting this country. There is no violent crime, but many legisla- to occur, 42 percent voted for ulty have stated that they would Senate had voted with a two- longer a need for the citizens to tors would like you to believe the change and seven percent prefer the old system. While our thirds majority to override the keep and bear arms as a means that you need to carry a firearm did not care either way. In any voices have seemingly fallen on Governor’s veto with the Nate of protecting the state or coun- with you at all times in this rational free society, 51 percent deaf ears, this is no reason to Assembly scheduled to hold a Cook try. great state just to be safe and of the population indicates a lay down and admit defeat. vote on Tuesday. Perhaps one of the most trou- protect yourself. majority rule - simply look at I encourage everyone to The proposed conceal and bling aspects of this proposed If several of the possible the election results of 2004 for express their opinions on this carry bill would allow citizens bill is the ability of the citizens “swing voters” voted against further proof of this. matter. of Wisconsin to obtain permits who will be able to legally the veto-override, then I com- So if the majority of students Perhaps with enough discus- by passing a course, which people to keep and bear Arms, carry concealed firearms into mend them for standing up for and faculty oppose the new sion we can reach some sort of would allow them to carry con- shall not be infringed.” places in a gun should not be the citizens of Wisconsin. grading system, why are we still consensus that benefits not only cealed firearms. The context United States present. However, if the Assembly considering it? the students, but the image of However, what will in fact Constitution was written in Citizens with the permit voted to override the veto of Is there some sort of secret the University as a whole. happen is that there will be must be considered. would be able to legally con- Gov. Doyle, then I urge all stu- “Electoral College” making With rampant indecision and a more guns on the streets, and in At that point in United States ceal and carry firearms in shop- dents here at UW-RF to stand these decisions behind closed governing body that ignores the my opinion, that will never history, there were not a United ping malls, government build- up against violence and refuse doors without concern for the opinions of its students, this make us safer. States armed force as we know ings and banks among others. to conceal and carry firearms. people who are affected by it? University appears both hypo- Many gun-rights activists it today. There was a larger They also could potentially be Nate Cook is a 22-year-old Do we as representatives of this critical and uncaring. Is that point to the Second Amendment emphasis on individual states able to conceal and carry Political Science Major and a University really have any say really how we want to be seen? of the United States rather than the United States as firearms on UW campuses. senior. American obsession with SUVs unsafe, overrated have often been left frustrated when you have more to be proud of because way across open rocky terrain. A lot of speaks for itself. safety in order to increase size and Itrying to talk to others about this you have the better vehicle. people in the Midwest buy SUVs, but And contrary to popular belief, a ground clearance. nation’s apparent obsession with the This is just a ridiculous assessment the closest they will ever come to blaz- heavier vehicle doesn’t give any more In actuality, this compromise makes large sports utility vehicles. stirred up by the big American car pro- ing a trail across the open wilderness is traction; that’s just basic physics. SUVs more dangerous to its passengers Why are some people so certain they ducers so that John Q. Public runs out driving down the gravel road to the However, the largest obstacle I on the roads, even with the added ben- require a mammoth vehicle for their cabin. encounter when trying to debate our efit of being able to crush the numer- daily travels? There are hundreds of We have are fascinated by this con- choice in automobiles is people claim- ous smaller cars that still persist. justifications the owners of these new suming idea of freedom and superiority ing they need one to make their family A study was conducted by the purchases give, but most often they just that an SUV will supposedly give us. safe. It is true that in a collision Children’s Hospital at the University of like the feeling of owning the big There are a lot of excuses we give to between cars the heavier vehicle is Pennsylvania and compiled data of tough SUV. Travis justify this status symbol, but they are safer for its occupants, but this comes vehicular accidents from across the To many people across the United often far fetched. as a direct cost to those who are in the country. The end results showed that States and the world, these suburban Greiman People claim that they need to pull lighter vehicle. This means you are children in SUVs were almost twice as assault vehicles have become a symbol massive loads or want a heavier vehi- more likely to severely injure someone likely to become seriously injured than of our country’s arrogance and ego- cle for slippery roads. There are some else’s family while driving your pro- those riding in cars. tism. jobs and hobbies that require more tected fortress. The stats don’t lie. It may feel safer, People have always taken an enor- horsepower, but this sort of use This is not a solution to our danger- but it is not. mous amount of pride in their vehicles, and buys a goliath he can’t even fit into accounts for a small fraction of SUV ous roads. If we all buy larger cars, we I just hope everyone considering pur- and for many years now the trend has his garage. use. are right back where we started, but chasing a vehicle looks at the facts of been bigger is better. If your automo- Just look at the vast majority of SUV Just watch daily commuters heading now the vehicles are more dangerous the matter and doesn’t become manipu- bile is larger than your neighbor’s then ads with large vehicles forcing their to and from work - I think the picture because car companies compromised lated by ad gimmicks.

Amanda Spangberg, Joe Burger, sophomore STUDENT sophomore “For a week I went to “Partied with the theater stu- Mexico. And for the other dents at ACTF (American three weeks I worked.” College Theater Festival). And I brought a new meaning to voices comic relief.”

Jason Chorba, Leah Schellinger, junior What did you do freshman

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Student Voice 6 SPORTS February 3, 2006 Classic After a tough weekend Falcons look ahead St. Norbert dominated Friday night’s game, Falcons regroup for victory over Lake Forest Saturday night at home games Sarah Packingham [email protected] renewed On Friday and Saturday night the UW-River Falls men’s hockey team hit the ice for the first time since Dec. 14 with a full student section Sarah crowd backing them up, and they hoped to make the most Packingham of it this weekend. There were, however, a few mishaps on Friday night as they took on second ranked Div. III school, St. Norbert. The Green Knights dominated ver since I was a little girl, over the Falcons and won 7-0. I’ve enjoyed watching E Falcon goaltender AJ sports. Bucchino let in three goals in One of my favorite sporting events has always been the the first period as the team Olympics. On Feb. 10, when dug a hole they were unable to the Opening Ceremony takes climb out of. The Green place, I will once again be Knights also scored two goals filled with pride for American in each of the last two periods athletes and excitement of what for the 7-0 victory, which was competitions will take place in not what the Falcons were the following weeks. hoping for. One of my favorite Olympic “This game was one of those memories comes from the 1996 situations where everybody Summer Olympics in Atlanta. has it circled on their calendar I remember sitting in front of and everybody got really my television and watching wound up. Maybe we were Kerri Strug land a vault that just wound up too much,” would clinch a gold medal for head coach Steve Freeman the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics said. “It was just one of those Kirsten Farrar/Student Voice games where nothing went Team. UW-River Falls sophomore Pat Borgestad crashes towards the net in an attempt to out skate a Lake Forest defender. The I also remember watching right. I was impressed that the Falcons took on Lake Forest on Saturday night in an attempt to avenge a 3-2 loss earlier in the season. young U.S. figure skaters beat team kept playing hard and Michelle Kwan twice. This that the student section kept Falls lost such a lopsided game. Falcons play was much better as the lead, Lake Forest was able to year may very well be her last enthusiasm to the end.” He said the coach of St. Norbert they came out with a 4-3 victory. “He’s been Mr. tie up the game and were hoping attempt at adding an Olympic This was the first time River was also surprised by the huge River Falls came out flying in Reliable throughout to force overtime with River Gold Medal to her collection. Falls had been shut out in difference in score between the the first period of the game when Falls, but the Falcons would Unfortunately, I was born in nearly a year, which most two teams. Jim Henkemeyer scored his sixth his entire playing have none of that as Aaron 1985 and wasn’t here to see recently took place on Feb. 4, Junior Aaron Venasky thought goal of the season on the power career.” Venasky scored his fourth goal one of the great moments in the there was only one way to play, while Wade Harstad and of the season with only 1:54 2005 when they traveled to Steve Freeman, United States Olympic history. Green Bay to take on St. describe the Falcons’ play on Tyler Kostuik assisted. The remaining in the game to seal the In Lake Placid, N.Y., the last Norbert. Friday night. Falcons held that lead going into Head hockey coach Falcons victory. men’s hockey dream team took “The score didn’t really tell “It was like our wheels came the second, but unfortunately, “We were playing hard on that part in one of the greatest about the game,” sophomore off the wagon. We put ourselves nearly halfway through the peri- the early minutes of the period, shift, we were due to get a goal,” games that has ever been Pat Borgestad said. “It really in a hole and couldn’t get out of od, Lake Forest’s Mike scoring two goals. Borgestad Venasky said. played. gave us a reality check and it,” Venasky said. Kneeland scored to tie the game. gave the Falcons the lead 2-1, The Falcons dominated in The United States took a helped us play on Saturday.” River Falls was hoping for a In the third period, a majority and Jared Sailer gave the Falcons shots 51-34, as Dan Meneghin group of young collegiate play- Freeman said that it was change of pace with a different of the games scoring took place more of a cushion. However, the ers from across the country very unexpected that River opponent on Saturday night. The when the Falcons took control in falcons were unable to hold onto See Men’s hockey page 7 and, under the direction of leg- endary coach Herb Brooks, made history doing what nobody could have even dreamed. Men’s volleyball River Falls beats highly Brooks handpicked his team almost the first time he saw them play. Who would have ever club takes shape ranked UW-Oshkosh believed they would turn into Sarah Packingham Eau Claire, Stout and Saint conference coming into the force in the WIAC, and the greatest team in the world? Cloud, to name a few. We are Falcons hit the court game against the Falcons. With Thompson is extremely confi- From the beginning, there was [email protected] actually one of the last universi- three seconds left in the game, dent now.” arguing between the players When sophomore Jack Dunn ties in the area to field a men’s sophomore Ryan Thompson Junior Hans Hoeg agrees. due to high intensity college strong inMatt second Zinter half first stepped onto the UW-River volleyball team.” threw a three pointer and “Ryan Zylstra has improved rivalries. The team had 12 play- This school year, the team has missed, but senior Marcus his post game dramatically,” ers from Minnesota, but only Falls campus in the fall of 2004, [email protected] he knew that he wanted to start participated in two pre-season James got the rebound and put in Hoeg said. “Early in the year it two from Wisconsin. tournaments that took place last The UW-River Falls men’s winning the game for the was shaky, now it is very solid.” There was also a handful from a men’s volleyball club. “I was planning on starting the semester. basketball team is getting back Falcons. The Falcons have four games other states across the country. on track in the second half of the “I honestly don’t remember left in the season. All four of It took some time before they club right when I got here last The Falcons recently hosted year but had no luck,” Dunn the UW-RF Open at River Falls season, winning the last two out much about it,” James said. “All these teams beat UW-RF earlier were able to sort it all out, but of three games, both against top I remember is me having the in the year. once the team got their act said. High School on Sunday. This However, this year Dunn’s tournament was the first of the teams in the conference. ball, then being on the bottom of “It’s going to be tough winning together they were unbeliev- “We are starting to win when it a huge pile of people.” these last four games,” Hoeg able. plan was finally put into action regular season. counts,” head coach Rick The year has been pretty hectic said. “I have confidence in my They were a dream team sim- and a team was able to take Dunn said the high school has Bowen said. “We are getting for the Falcons, but players have team that we could come out ply because they were young shape after River Falls had been a great facility, which made the without a men’s team for about tournament much better. River better when we are supposed to been improving. with at least three out of four.” college kids, doing what they get better.” always wanted to do. This was five years. Falls also had success in this “Ryan Thompson and Ryan Bowen said that the key to The Falcons played the UW- the last time they used college Dunn said that was the last tournament. Zylstra are the two most winning these last four games, Oshkosh Titans last Saturday. athletes in the games. talk he had heard about River “We finished fourth in the improved on the team,” James The Titans were first in the said. “Zylstra is said to be a solid Some people say that’s fine, Falls’ men’s volleyball, and that tournament. We were satisfied See Men’s basketball page 7 others want to see the young, team sort of fizzled away. with that finish because we fresh talent taking part in the Early this school year, Dunn were playing against some of games. recruited help for his team to the best teams in the Midwest,” Personally, I like the idea of take shape. Dunn said. having young athletes in the “This year, I had help from Five other schools took place FALCON FOR A DAY Olympics. If other teams aren’t Kurran Sagan and Natalie in the tournament, including: using all of their professional Hagberg in the Leadership Michigan Tech, Winona State, athletes, why are we? These Center, and was able to find Saint Cloud State, UM-Duluth young men gave America the more guys who played,” Dunn and Carleton. chance to once again believe in said. Dunn said his team is always miracles just as Al Michaels Dunn is the president of the looking for new players who questioned in the final seconds organization, which makes him want to take part on the team. of the game when he asked the a captain on the court. The other Even though the process to people, “Do you believe in mir- captain is Vice President become a team has been diffi- acles?” Damon Liberatore. Their team cult, he’s found the final results The United States took on the takes part in a well-known vol- incredibly rewarding. He is also Soviet Union Feb. 22, 1980 in leyball conference. looking forward to this season. a game that nobody expected “Our club team is part of the “Things were extremely diffi- them to win. The Soviets were Northern Intercollegiate cult when I was trying to get the all professionals, and had many club off the ground,” Dunn years of experience playing Volleyball Conference,” Dunn said. “We are scheduled to play said. “It was hard work to get a together, whereas the United solid roster, but we have some States had only been together in several tournaments within radical new talent and always a for a few short months. our conference against schools My dad once told me that this like the U of M, UM-Duluth, good lineup.” game has been boiled down to a game between democracy and communism. I guess democracy won. The United States also went on to win the gold medal. Maybe this year we will see more miracles as we see a handful of athletes from around Minnesota and Wisconsin tak- ing part in the games. There’s a ski jumper from Duluth, Minn. a curler from Bemidji, Minn. and even a women’s hockey player from Siren, Wisc. and a speed skater just to name a few. So I know I will be watching the Olympics in anticipation, Sarah Packingham/Student Voice waiting again for a little piece Submitted Photo Freshman men’s hockey player Derek Hansberry signs a young fans shirt at the annual of history or a miracle to come During the men’s volleyball tournament at River Falls High Falcon For a Day. The event started by skating with the young fans and showing off the new my way so I have something to school, sophomore Bee Vue spikes the ball at opponents. write about. locker room. The event ended with autographs, a question and answer session and pizza.

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February 3, 2006 SPORTS Student Voice 7 SPORTS WRAP Men’s hockey: Persuing playoffs from page 6 “Every remaining game is Falcons sweep St. Mary’s at home huge; we can’t stress it enough,” was in net for the fifth time this Borgestad said. “It’s going to On Saturday the UW-River Falls men’s and women’s swim season, earning also his fifth vic- come down to the last weekend teams took on St. Mary’s at home. tory. of play to see where we are in the Both teams came away with a fairly sided victory. The women “He’s been Mr. Reliable standings. won 121-67 as the men were victorious 94-55. throughout his entire playing Freshman Derek Hansberry has Marissa Merchant had one of the best days for the Falcon career,” Freeman said. only had a run-in with UW- women as she helped the team win the 200 medley relay and indi- River Falls had not lost in their Superior and St. Scholastica vidually took fifth place in the 100 freestyle race. last nine games, with their last once in his career, but he feels Tom Fritchen had one of the best performances for the men, win- loss being on Dec. 3 to St. confident about the upcoming ning the 1000 freestyle. Norbert, where they lost 5-2. weekend. The Falcons have until Feb. 9 to prepare for the WIAC meet to Jen Dolen/Student Voice Over the winter break they beat “Scholastica is a good time, take place at the University of Minnesota. A River Falls defender attempts to get to the puck before Marian, Bethel, St. Mary’s, St. they’ve been hot. We have to Thomas, UW-Eau Claire and come out hitting every shift,” Women Men players from UW-Superior. The Falcons lost the game 2-1. January 28 results January 28 results UW-Stevens Point. Hansberry said. “We’re a bigger vs St. Mary’s vs St. Mary’s The Falcons are on the road team that Superior, so we should UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) this weekend as they travel to come out using our size.” 1. Westlund, 1000 yd freestyle-12:45:80; 1. Fritchen, 1000 yd. freestyle-11:58:75 Falcons earn 1.Sandeberg, 200 yd. freestyle-2:07:41 2. Banz, 200 yd. freestyle-1:55:68 Duluth to take on St. Scholastica The Falcons haven’t had much January 21 results January 21 results Friday night, and then they will luck in up in Superior recently. UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) UW-RF top finishers (event-time/score) head over the bridge to Superior “We haven’t beaten them in 3 . Mandich, 100 yd freestyle - 57:43; 1. 4. Smaagard, 50 yd freestyle - 23.37; 2. weekend victory to take on UW-Superior Superior since I’ve been here,” Cannady, 200 yd breaststroke - 2:38.66; Banz, 100 yd butterfly - 58.65; 1. Venasky said. 2.Thompson, 50 yd freestyle - 26.35; 3. Brudzinski, 200 yd breaststroke - scored 5:06 later to bring the Saturday night. The Falcons Cannady, 100 yd breaststroke - 1:13.72. 2:33.65. The Falcons are hoping this Falcons into the locker room have already beat Scholastica Wallace named WIAC weekend their luck can change with a 3-1 lead. and tied UW-Superior. and come out on top. Track and Field off to a running start player of the week “Everybody came out ready to The UW-River Falls Track and Field team took part in their sec- Sarah Packingham play, but we kept letting them ond meet of the season over the weekend. The Falcons traveled to [email protected] back in it,” Baron said. “We had January 28 results UW-River Falls 0 0 0 — 0 the UW-Stout Open to show what they have been working hard kind of a hard time keeping it UW-River Falls 1 0 3 — 4 St. Norbert 3 2 2 — 7 on during the off-season. After going 4-3 over the winter going; the game kept going up Lake Forest 0 1 2 — 3 break, the UW-River Falls First period Distance runner Jason Phillippi had a big day for the Falcons and down. Finlandia was good at First period 1 1:22 SNC - Hughes (Derton, Belanger) winning the 3,000 meter run with a time of 8:52:81. Dave Jones women’s hockey team was look- capitalizing on that.” 1 7:46 RF - Henkemeyer (Harstad, Kostiuk) 12:10 SNC - Cote (Mitchell, Wosnack) placed second in the 400 with a time of 51:89. Kevin McDonough ing for fan support to lead them Early in the second period Second period 16:23 SNC - Belanger (Hazelwood, to victory over UW-Superior and 10:23 LFC - Kneeland (Lee, Russette) Hughes) was just another one of the Falcon runners with an impressive Finlandia scored to close the gap Third period Second period time of 2:01:09 in the 800. Finlandia last weekend. in the Falcons lead to 3-2. The 00:56 RF - Borgestad (Hansberry, Dahl) 7:48 SNC - Wing (Hughes) The men’s team wasn’t the only ones having a strong day. The The Falcons first took to the ice Falcons quickly regained the 03:39 RF - Sailer (Malark, Underwood) 16:09 SNC - WIng (Belanger, Cote) against UW-Superior and were 06:56 LFC - Tobias (Morrison) Third period women’s team also started off the season on a high note. Krista lead as Paulson scored to bring 11:41 LFC - Kniaziew (Russette) 5:41 SNC - Hughes (Carbery, Belanger) Hasselquist won the shot put and finished third in the weight outshot horribly in the game, 42- their lead back to two goals. 18:06 RF - Venasky (Tiberio, Sailer) 19:10 SNC - R. Peterson (Boisjoli, K. throw. In the pole vault, Holly Kromray received a second place 19. Fifteen seconds later Finlandia Peterson) Falcon junior goaltender scored again, followed by one Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) for her efforts. Two Falcon women also placed first and second in RF - Meneghin 60:00-34-31 Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) the 55 meter hurdles. Brittany Smith finished first, with Jessica Amber Linder kept the team in more goal in the period, to leave LFC - Campbell 59:46-51-47 RF - Bucchino 60:00-38-31 Reed close on here heels. the game despite the uneven shot the game tied 4-4 going into the SNC - Jones 60:00-30-30 There were no team scores kept during this event. attempts, but the Falcons still final 20 minutes of play. January 27 results The Falcons travel to Mankato this weekend to take on MSU- lost 2-1. The Falcons and Lions entered Mankato. Superior scored just 2:50 into the third looking to battle to the the game to take a 1-0 lead that end. Men’s basketball: Women Men they would carry into the third There were two goals scored in Defeats Oshkosh January 28 results January 28 results period. Superior would score from page 6 February 1 results Stout Open Stout Open the period, both by the Falcons. UW-River Falls 21 28 — 49 No Team scores kept No Team scores kept again to make the lead 2-0. Wallace scored her second goal UW-Stout 30 33 — 63 Falcon senior Lindsay O’Keefe of the game to give the Falcons a especially the ones on the road, is UW-Stout (pts-rebs-assist) UW-RF top finishers (event-performance) UW-RF top finishers (event-performance) scored on a power play with an 5-4 lead. Kelly Jenson capped to play them “one game at a 4.Smith, 200-meter - 27.70; 3.Reed, 55- 5.Meissner, 200 meter - 23.43; 5.Moore, time.” Farmer 16-7-2; Ja. Nonemacher 15-11-3; meter hurdles - 8.91; 2.Kromray, Pole 55-meter hurdles - 8.57; 4.Moore, High assist from freshman Leigh off the scoring, aiding the Chandler 10-5-3; Jo. Nonemacher 6-10-0; Vault - 9’7.1’’; 6.Smith, Long Jump - Jump - 5’11.25’’; 2.Christy, Long Jump - Lindsgraph. The Falcons pulled Falcons in their 6-4 victory over The Falcons’ next game is at Stangl 6-3-0; Chaisson 5-9-4; Clopton 3-0- 16’4.25’’; 1.Hasselquist, Shot Put - 21’1.25’’; 4.Olson, Shot Put - 43’9’’. Linder with less than a minute their visiting foe. UW-Platteville on Feb. 4 The 0; Buck 2-1-0 43’0.25’’. remaining on the clock, hoping Wallace’s two-goal effort in the Falcons next home contest is UW-River Falls (pts-rebs-assist) to tie the game in the final sec- game elevated her to player of against UW-Eau Claire on Feb. Olson 14-2-0; Zylstra 9-1-0; Hoeg 7-1-1; Women’s basketball defeats Oshkosh onds, but the team had no such 8. Elling 5-2-1; James 4-6-0; Thompson 3,2,5; the week for WIAC women’s Maas 2,3,2; Rondeau 2,0,0; Pearson The Falcons lost by eight on the road at UW-Stout on luck and UW-Superior skated hockey. 2,1,0; Kossoris 1,1,3 Wednesday evening, looking to beat another WIAC foe. away with a 2-1 victory. Even though the first game On Saturday afternoon, the Falcons took on UW-Oshkosh at “I think we just came out flat,” against Superior was tough, the home. River Falls came out with a 67-48 victory. senior Lou Paulson said. second game showed the Krista Cordes was the leading scorer for the Falcons with 14 Despite losing, Linder had a Falcons strengths. points. Megan Lindman, Traci Reimann, Miranda Biteler and good game. Her 40 saves dis- “We looked at it like Superior Kim Sorenson all scored over 10 points. played her at the top of her was a better team and that The Falcons had impressive numbers all around including scor- game. Finlandia was the team we could ing 49.1 percent from the field and 77.8 percent from the free “She played really well; she beat, that probably wasn’t the throw line. was on her toes,” Paulson said of way to go into it,” Paulson said. Linder’s performance. Their next game is Feb. 4 February 1 results Sorenson 3-1-3; Nakaike 2-2-0 Following the loss to Superior, against Eau Claire at Hunt UW-River Falls 31 25 — 56 UW-Stout (pts-rebs-assist) the Falcons hoped to regain UW-Stout 28 36 — 64 Duoss 18-7-1; L.Geissler 11-5-3; Hendricks Arena. The puck will hit the ice 7-2-2; Oeltjen 6-1-1; Nemitz 5-3-0; momentum and beat the visiting at 7:05. UW-River Falls (pts-rebs-assist) McDermid 5-4-0; Boese 4-1-1; A.Geissler Finlandia Lions. “They’ll be tough to beat, they Biteler 15-1-2; Reimann 13-13-3; Preiner 9- 3-1-1; Edwards 2-3-0; Oelkers 2-3-0; Bird The Lions scored first, but they play a lot of clutch and grab that 3-1; Lindman 8-2-3; Cordes 6-3-1; 1-0-2 didn’t keep the lead for long as we have to shut down. We need Falcon forward Leah Baron to be ready,” Baron said of her scored to tie up the game at 1-1. weekend foe. Sports Wrap compiled by That wasn’t the only goal River UW-RF is currently 11-8-1 Falls would get in the first peri- overall. They also hold an od, as Jenny Wallace scored at NCHA record of 6-4-0. Sarah Packingham 13:35 and Lindsay O’Keefe

January 29 results Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) Finlandia 1 3 0 — 4 FINW - Markovich 59:26-41-35 STANDINGS UW-River Falls 3 1 2 — 6 RF - Lindner 60:00-30-26 Men’s basketball UW-Superior(4-15) 0 11 First period January 28 results UW-Suprerior 1 0 1 — 2 WIAC Standings W L 04:43 FINW - Horrigan (Danielson, Syrowik) UW-River Falls 0 0 1 — 1 UW-Stout(16-4) 9 3 Men’s hockey 07:00 RF - Baron (Anderson, Halseth) UW-Whitewater(14-5) 8 3 NCHA Standings W L T 13:35 RF - Wallace (Buehner, Halseth) First period UW-Stevens Point(13-7) 8 3 St. Norbert (17-2-2) 7 1 2 18:41 RF - O’Keefe (Anderson, Paulson) 2:50 WSUP - McClintock (Evoy, Bennett) UW-Lacrosse(17-4) 8 4 UW-River Falls (14-4-3) 6 3 1 Second period Second period UW-Oshkosh(15-6) 8 4 St. Scholastica (14-6-1) 5 4 1 03:51 FINW - Horrigan (unassisted) No Scoring Kirsten Farrar/Student Voice UW-Platteville(9-10) 4 7 UW-Stevens Point (11-7-3) 5 4 1 05:10 RF - Paulson (Juven, Scanlon) Third period UW-River Falls(5-15) 4 8 UW-Stout (12-9-0) 5 5 0 A River Falls men’s basketball player attempts to escape 05:25 FINW - Sleik (Leitch, Peterson) 04:22 WSUP - Jenkins (Kegley, Aubin) UW-Eau Claire(10-10) 3 9 UW-Superior (11-8-2) 4 4 2 06:21 FINW - Sleik (Riutta, Cote) 12:32 RF - O’Keefe (Landgraf) from two defenders from visiting UW-Oshkosh on Saturday. Lake Forest (10-11-0) 4 6 0 UW-Superior(5-15) 0 11 Third period ‘Goalkeeping (min-shots-saves) Oshkosh was ranked in the top 10 in the country, and River UW-Eau Claire (2-16-3) 0 9 1 09:12 RF - Wallace (Landgraf, Halseth) WSUP - Faechner 60:00-19-18 10:00 RF - Jenson (O’Keefe, Baron) RF - Lindner 59:50-42-40 Falls was able to escape with a last second victory. Women’s basketball WIAC Standings W L Women’s hockey UW-Oshkosh(15-6) 9 3 NCHA Standings W L T UW-Stevens Point(15-5) 8 3 UW-Superior(14-2-2) 7 2 2 UW-Stout(13-7) 8 4 UW-Stevens Point(10-4-3) 6 1 2 UW-Lacrosse(16-5) 7 5 UW-River Falls(11-8-1) 6 4 0 Bowen talks about legendary career UW-River Falls(10-11) 6 6 Lake Forest(11-5-3) 4 2 3 UW-Platteville(9-10) 5 6 UW-Eau Claire(5-10-4) 0 64 UW-Eau Claire(10-11) 5 7 Finlandia(7-10-2) 1 8 1 Matt Zinter could still be a part of the team.” Bowen loves coaching and UW-Whitewater(10-10) 4 7 Bowen served in the United teaching in River Falls. He was- [email protected] For complete stats check out UW-RF Sports Information States Army from 1967 to 1969. n’t planning on coaching at UW- Web site at www.uwrf.edu/sports UW-River Falls men’s basket- He served as a combat medic in RF for 20 years, it just sort of ball coach Rick Bowen has Vietnam and was awarded the happened. accomplished a lot in his life - Bronze Star for his actions. “They treat me very well here,” much in this year alone. Bowen first started his coach- Bowen said. “I love the commu- TOP PERFORMERS Bowen entered his 20th season ing career at various high nity and the people in it.” this year as head coach of the schools in Indiana. Then, after Sophomore Ryan Thompson Falcons. He has had the privi- years of coaching high school commented on Bowen, saying lege of coaching some of the basketball, he was given the that he was very “passionate” for biggest names in the school, opportunity to be the assistant the game of basketball, and which include Dean Cook, Rick coach at the University of knows the game very well. Montreal and Rich Melzer. Wisconsin. After five years as a hard our assistantsRick Bo wworken for such Junior Hans Hoeg added to Bowen, like most coaches and Wisconsin Badger assistant little money they get.” Thompson’s comment, saying players, started playing the game coach, he was offered the head Everything isn’t just basketball that when he coaches, he is very of basketball when he was in coaching position at UW-RF. for Bowen. He likes to play golf “intense” out on the court. fifth grade. He played all Standing by his side as in his free time over the summer, The biggest accomplishment of through high school and went to Bowen’s top assistant for nine but planting orchards is his real the year for Bowen was moving Indiana University where he was years is Jeff Berkhof. Bowen passion. into seventh place on the all-time student manager for the basket- and Berkhof have known each “When I retire, I plan on grow- wins list for the WIAC confer- ball team there. other for 12 years. ing my apple trees,” Bowen said. ence. Bowen now has 264 wins Jenny Wallace Hans Hoeg “I wasn’t good enough to play “Jeff is a great assistant coach “I also plan on growing my in his 20 years of coaching. in college,” Bowen said. “I along with the rest of them,” ponytail.” Bowen and his Falcons next Women’s hockey Men’s basketball decided to be a manager so I Bowen said. “It’s amazing how home game is Feb. 8. Wallace was named Hoeg was named WIAC NCHA Player of the Week. Player of the Week. Hoeg Wallace scored two goals scored 21 points to lead his over the weekend, including team to victory over UW- Make sure to check out the Falcon athletics on Pure Radio 88.7 WRFW-FM. They work hard the game winner against Oshkosh. Hoeg is the Finlandia on Sunday. teams leading scorer. to carry Falcon men’s hockey along with men’s and women’s basketball.

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Student Voice 8 NEWS February 3, 2006 Languages: Prospective benefit for University and students from page 2 might have on the UW-RF,” foreign languages are currently JAZZ IT UP Chapin said. “However, it is very offered. While the final outcome will encouraging to know that our “I certainly would like to see not be known until the 2007 fis- Chancellor was one of a very some of it [the money] come this cal year budget is approved, the select group of university leaders way,” said Peter Johansson, recognition of need for a global who are involved in the early Modern Language department connection at both the national stages of the program.” chair. “We already have links to and local levels has been appre- UW-RF faculty members are China, and perhaps something ciated on campus. hopeful that the University will will happen to benefit this insti- “It’s too early to know the spe- reap the benefits of the NSLI. tution and its students.” cific impact that the initiative None of the initiative’s critical State of the University mission statement and vision. campaign to reinvent Ramer Chancellor addresses Core values of the institution Field. The goal is to envelop the will be: integrity, academic area in pine trees, improve the campus about issues, excellence, inclusiveness, com- lighting system, frame the super- munity and continuous improve- structure with brick, extend the accomplishments ment. size and improve the quality of Helen Clarke The mission statement says, the press box, and construct [email protected] “Our mission is to: Help students brick fencing with stone caps. learn so that they are successful The renovation will also include Chancellor Don Betz and cam- as productive, creative, ethical, updating the center section of the pus governance leaders led a engaged citizens and leaders bleachers to include seat backs, meeting Tuesday to inform stu- with an informed global perspec- and creating a soccer-ready field dents, staff and faculty of UW- tive.” to expand opportunities for soc- River Falls’ recent accomplish- The vision serves as an expan- cer game times. ments and upcoming issues. The sion of the mission statement, Other issues discussed at the meeting was held in Abbott and dictates what the University meeting were fundraising, new Concert Hall from 4 to 5 p.m. strives to accomplish. hires, the campus beautification The major piece Betz spoke Another important topic project and the campus leader- about was the advanced draft of addressed at the meeting was the ship initiative. the University’s core values, initialization of a private funding

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February 3, 2006 ETCETERA Student Voice 9

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From Dayton, Ohio, Hawthorne Heights has made a name for them- Coconut Toastie selves in the never-ending list of Ingredients: punk/emo bands. 1 oz Light rum With their debut release of The 5 tblsp Vanilla ice cream Silence in Black and White in 2004, To the start of “they have staked their claim as one 1/4 oz Whipped cream of the leaders of the new rock scene. Shredded Coconut another Their debut album, The Silence in Black and White, hit the music world Mixing instructions: semester of with a bang in 2004, breaking sales records and receiving gold record sta- Combine all ingredients classes tus during the summer of 2005,” If you have a hard time letting go of For a list of tour dates and tickets to (except coconut) in an according to Victory Records. $15 for a Compact Disc, then check upcoming shows check out their web- electric blender and blend Hawthorne Heights brings a unique them out at page at www.hawthorneheights.tick- at a low speed for a short sound to the punk/emo scene. With www.purevolume.com/hawthorne- ets.musictoday.com. length of time. Pour into a catchy vocals, hardcore power chords heights to score a free download or Ratings based on five-point scale. and some not-so-unique - maybe mis- two. chilled champagne flute, placed or unnecessary - screaming, Don’t forget to also check out their garnish with shredded Hawthorne Heights has found its new album, If Only You Were Lonely coconut, and serve. place among any teenager’s favorite which is scheduled to drop on Feb. bands. 28. Whether or not you consider them If you find yourself stuck with their The Student Voice does original or mainstream, their album catchy lyrics in your head, you can not condone uderage To new issues of is definitely worth a listen. Some see them live on a stadium tour with the Student tracks you should check out are “Niki Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects drinking. If you are of FM,” “Ohio is For Lovers” and and From First to Last in March and age and choose to drink, Voice “Dissolve and Decay.” April. please do so responsibly. ‘Annapolis’ reminiscent3.0 of past For example, at the end of the pre- What a waste of two hours, con- views on the radio, there was always sidering you don’t even care if he FFaallccoonn FFaavvoorriitteess a woman’s voice asking Lt. Cole wins the ‘Rocky vs. Mr. T’ fight at Jenna Bilskemper “Why are you so tough on him?” the end. Nick (Huard) Jenna But what Franco lacks in his Writing Center Tutor Cole answers, “Because I believe method acting, he makes up for in ilskemper is one of the Welsh in him ... I believe he can become a Lee aesthetic beauty - the guy is ripped. Bstudents who tutors in leader.” So rock hard, in fact, that during the Writing Center. It is her Why is it the studio heads would his training for the big fight, his job to help assist students of advertise this scene so much, yet not higher-up crush (Jordana Brewster) all majors with writing even use it? bounces tennis balls off his glisten- papers. There is another previewed scene s this a war movie? Is this a box- ing abs. The goal of being a tutor in he movie “Annapolis,” is about a in which we see an airborne jet and a Iing movie? Or perhaps a ‘coming Speaking of Tyrese Gibson, he the Writing Center is to help Tyoung man, Jake Huard (James sudden explosion. of age’ story about another sullen does a great job being Franco’s individuals with writing weaknesses. She has Franco, Spiderman), from a blue-col- You think, ‘Oh, this is an action teenager with a hard-on for lofty nemesis. At first, I thought Lt. Cole been a tutor in the Writing Center for the past lar background who is accepted at movie. We’re going to see him learn goals and pain? I really couldn’t was a professor or something at the three semesters, four if you count the one semes- the Naval Academy in Maryland. how to fly jets and somehow things tell you - “Annapolis” steals bits college, but the closer it gets to the ter of training that is required. As a child, Huard grew up dream- will go wrong, resulting in explo- and pieces from many characters boxing match, the more you feel When not in the classroom or helping other ing of someday going to Annapolis, sions they’re showing.’ Again, this is and plots. that Cole has military experience. students, she can be found camping, hiking and which is right across the river from not in the movie. I don’t even think that I could get But he is still a student in his own learning to snowboard. the naval shipyard where he worked In fact, the only action in this a real hoo-rah jarhead to like it. right. Although he teaches some of “The best part of being a tutor is the practice alongside his father. movie is takes place in a boxing The real problems begin with the drills, he is still allowed to box and hands-on experience,” Bilskemper says. Even though we are never told how ring. James Franco, who plays the in the student competition - which These are two things that will prove helpful his mother died, we are told he wish- We learn that Huard has been fight- brooding main character, Jake is how he gets to the face-off because she is majoring in education. es to fulfill her hopes by one day ing for years, and is now quite Huard. against Franco. graduating from there. Although he skilled. He hears of a tournament This is an amazing feat for the Unfortunately for that role, he isn’t known for having high grades, that takes place at the end of the actor, considering that he only says gets the last, and the worst, line in he is finally accepted into the school, school year, and spends a good about 60 words through the entire the film. CCaammppuuss CCaalleennddaarr but only after a couple of applicants amount of time training for it. movie, which was fine with me Franco thanks Gibson for his help decided not to go at the last minute. What I don’t understand is there is because his New England accent surviving through school and Lt. Sunday, Feb. 5 Upon arriving, he comes face-to- more footage of him training for this was ridiculous. Someone should Cole says something awful like, “if face with drill sergeants determined event (which was never mentioned) send Franco the memo - yes, we you think this is hard, I’ll see you 3 p.m. - Soprano Krista Palmquist to weed out only the best and the know you did a great job playing A faculty recital featuring soprano Krista than him actually studying and going in the Marines.” brightest. Among them is Lieutenant to his classes. This is supposed to be James Dean in a biopic, but you’re Because of this line, I can’t help Palmquist, who will be accompanied by Twin Cole (Tyrese Gibson, Four Brothers), not James Dean. You can’t use the Cities pianist Thomas Bartsch, will feature a school, isn’t it? but wonder if the state or the a stern Marine who has already spent In short, this movie proved to be dark eyes and the chip on your Department of Defense fronted any Edvard Grieg's only song cycle, "Haugtussa," three years in combat. shoulder for every character you’ve sung in Norwegian. Grieg's music was most influ- quite disappointing. Instead of seeing of the bill for renting out the Huard’s flaws come out over the an action movie involving the Navy, ever played. Annapolis campus, as long as the ential in Norway's independence from Sweden next few months, which include his Even when Huard’s roommate 100 years ago. Also on the program are works by it resembles a lesser version of movie fits the agenda of the current stubbornness to receive help from “Rocky.” tries to commit suicide, Franco military idea. Rorem, Ireland, Head and Vaughan Williams. others, his insubordinate attitude barely yelled out at the lieutenant Fee: Free The rest of the movie is filled towards superior officers and diffi- (Tyrese Gibson) who drove the Location: Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Nick is a 21-year-old junior major- with lackluster storylines and culty in his classes. There are many chubby plebe to the edge. Because Arts Building ing in history. He enjoys watching mediocre conflicts between Franco, times when he seriously considers comic book superhero movies. Franco never truly shows any sign his dad and old friends. dropping out and following in his of emotion for the plot or other It’s not that Franco’s character is Monday, Feb. 6 father’s footsteps in construction. Ratings based on five-point scale. characters, I could not feel any for really ‘growing up’ or gaining any But like so many other films before him either. legitimate experience, he’s just a 8 p.m. - Wyman Series: Race and Religion this one, it’s simply a story of a per- Symposium jerk. I would describe those failed son who ends up changing their relationships to you, but the truth is This program brings together three slam poets views on life so they may succeed, of very different backgrounds to perform their that you’ve already seen them in which does happen. politically charged poetry and to inspire dialogue some other, better film. While this film tries to be inspira- with the audience. Through the art of spoken “Annapolis” may fulfill the basic word, you will gain a better understanding of race tional, it is too much like movies requirements for a film, characters and religious issues in the current state of we’ve already seen time and time and plot, but it doesn’t make you American politics. The Symposium features again. At least with “Rudy,” it was a care about them personally, or the Bryonn Bain, Harvard Law School graduate true story. outcome. wrongfully arrested by New York City police; At times, the movie does become It’s too bad, because James Jason Carney, former skinhead from Texas; and involving, like with his growing con- Franco is just too pretty to fail. Kevin Coval, poet, emcee, essayist, activist and cern for a roommate who is strug- educator from Cape Town. Contact the gling, as well as a growing affection Jenna Lee is a sophomore study- Leadership Center at (715) 425-4911 for more between he and a female officer. ing journalism and music history. information. There are areas that offer some She enjoys watching dark comedy Free for UW-RF Students with ID comedic relief, but overall the humor movies. $3 for 18 and under wasn’t anything special. $5 for general public What really annoyed me was that Location: North Hall Auditorium the pieces of the film that were Ratings based on five-point scale. explicitly advertised in commercials for television and radio were cut out Wednesday, Feb. 8 for unknown reasons. 3-4 p.m. - Lion's Paw Book Club: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. Retired English professor Margaret Odegard will lead this Lion's Paw Book Club discussion. For more information call the library at 715/425-3321. Fee: Free. Location: Chalmer Davee Library (Breezeway) 1.5 2.4 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

February 3, 2006 FEATURE Student Voice 10 JOHNNY HOLM BAND ROCKS UW-RF

Jen Dolen/Student Voice Students cheer as the Johnny Holm Band entertains Thursday, Jan. 26 at Knowles. Holm’s influences include musicians such as Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Elvis and The Mills Brothers.

Jen Dolen/Student Voice Turnitin.com may put an end to plagiarism. The site allows professors to check student papers against those stored in an online database. Service helps faculty detect plagiarism AJ Oscarson a red flag).” Kroutil. The service is being used at There are ways to thwart those [email protected] other schools and seems to be who do not want to do their own Students looking to coast working, Toman said. work, she said. through their time at UW-River “I had a situation last year “If you design the project well, Falls will have a harder time this where if I had this it would be a it is hard to not be original,” semester. Some faculty have lot easier,” Gladstone-Sovell Kroutil said. enlisted a new friend in fighting said. By making the project very plagiarism called turnitin.com. However, the site also offers detailed and specific, she said, it The 17 UW-RF professors and other services besides checking is much more difficult to copy teachers are using the service as for plagiarism. work from the Internet. Hot Air Affair “Celebrates Winter with Flakes and Flames” a trial. A grade book, commonly used Kroutil still uses Desire2Learn “Celebrate Winter with Flakes Carolina and Georgia. The and dances. Special “Flakes and “It’s basically billed as an anti- comments for grading and a dis- for grading and turning papers and Flames” at the Hudson Hot Saturday evening Moon Glow Flames” inspired entertainment plagiarism service,” said cussion board are some of the in, but said she could see the Air Affair, the premier winter allows visitors to walk among includes an ice carving demon- Marshall Toman, English depart- other services professors can opt benefits of an anti-plagiarism hot air balloon rally in the the aerostats tethered on the stration. The Freedom Tent will ment chair. Toman researched to use. service. Midwest. The 17th annual rally ground illuminating the E.P. provide a good place to warm the site for the University. The discussion board “is not She said her introductory and winter festival, presented Rock elementary school launch up and enjoy music, games and “Students tend to like a level that sophisticated,” Gladstone- chemistry class has the greatest by Bernick’s Pepsi, will take a field. refreshments while attending playing field,” Toman said. Sovell said. But she does like the opportunity to copy information wintery theme Feb. 3-5, 2006 in The winter festival kicks off the Saturday night Moon Glow. The graduate student who idea of using pre-existing com- off the Internet. Hudson, Wis. Friday night with a torchlight Another pancake breakfast made the site wanted to do just ments for papers. “I know for a fact some of their Nearly 40 hot air balloons, parade, featuring marching and the annual chili cook-off that, said Tracey Gladstone- Toman said the service is also a stuff was copied,” Kroutil said. including special shapes like kazoo bands and “Flakes and lead the Sunday schedule. Sovell, political science chair teaching tool for research papers, Some students copied directly “Burgess the Penguin,” “Flying Flames” theme units. A fire- Hot Air Affair souvenirs, and point person for the trial. but not everyone will see it that from Wikipedia, an online pub- Bottle,” “Garfield” and “Rubber works display over the St. Croix including long-sleeved T-shirts The site allows professors to way. lic-use dictionary. Duckie” will launch Saturday River will start after the parade. and cloisonne pins, will be check a paper against a database The site does not guarantee “If other people find it helpful, and Sunday mornings. Other Other evening activities include available at the Marketplace at of journal articles and other everyone will do his or her own I would be interested in doing specially designed balloons will bingo, karaoke and dances. E.P. Rock School on Saturday. papers. It will then give an origi- work. that (service),” she said. represent Mayflower Transit, Saturday activities include a All spectator events are free. nality report to the professor and “I am sure there will be ways to A decision will be made later as ReMax and U.S. Bank. Because pancake breakfast, marketplace For details, contact the hudson the student. get around it,” Toman said. to whether or not the service has February flying is a rarity, hot and craft fair, volleyball in the Area Chamber of Commerce The trial costs $500 for this Others hope to catch plagiarism been deemed useful, but air balloonists come from snow, kite flying, winter and Tourism Bureau at 715- semester, but will cost $3,860 for on their own. Gladstone-Sovell said she has throughout the United States to Olympiad games including 386-8411, 800-656-6775 or the next school year. “I suspect if they weren’t origi- faith in the service. participate in the winter rally. turkey bowling, smoosh board visit the Web sites: www.hud- “It could be 70 percent or 40 nal I would recognize something “I am sure there will be more This year’s roster includes competition, pet costume con- sonwi.org or www.hudsonho- percent,” Toman said, “but too like that,” said Associate people that will do this,” she pilots from as far away as North test, crafts for kids, wagon rides tairaffair.com. much of someone else’s work (is Professor of chemistry Lisa said.