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WINONAN 21 Wednesday, April 7, 2004 www.winona.edu/winonan Volume 82 Issue Committee to research gender studies center ■ Will address homosexual, bisexual, different cultures, disability and women's issues

Heather Stanek •an interest in the center, includ- issues from multiple perspec- tions. WINONAN ing three men, she said. tives, you can't help but become She said such classes would Susanne Smith, a nursing pro- more tolerant," she said. be interesting for both students The Winona State University fessor who is involved in the (Homosexuals and bisexuals are) Berg said courses could focus and faculty. faculty senate approved a com- women's studies minor, said the a population on campus that does on the history of marriage, the "To me it's exciting. I would mittee to research a possible on- committee would be formed and issues and politics of gay and love to teach a course with pro- campus center for gender stud- hopefully meet before the end of not tiave a lot of visibility. lesbian marriage and literature fessors from across the disci- ies. the semester to come up with and culture of homosexual plines," Berg said. Tamara Berg, director of ideas and criteria. Susanne Smith groups. Berg said she intends to go to women's studies and spokesper- Students enrolled in the The center also could offer student senate in the fall to get Nursing professor son for the project, said the cen- courses also would have the special courses, including a class students involved in the commit- ter would focus on service learn- opportunity to do community bisexual orientation, she said. issues are ignored. every presidential election year, tee. ing, social interaction and multi- service for extra credit, she said. Smith said more homosexual- "We're a small university, so she said. Smith said the center would , disciplinary learning. Berg added that guest speak- ity and bisexuality classes are you would think it would be easy This course would be taught be valuable to Winona State "The New University has put ers, special events, book clubs needed because these groups to interact with one another, but by a professor of politics, a pro- because many cultural groups a lot of emphasis on multi-disci- and trips also could be integrated have little representation. it isn't because we are all so fessor in the communication are evolving. plinary learning. I would love to into classes. "It is a population on campus busy," Berg said. studies department and a histori- "It is an area of social change. see faculty team up to teach The center would not only that does not have a lot of visibil- She said multi-disciplinary an. The study of gender and culture courses," Berg said. address women's issues, but also ity," Smith said. learning would increase aware- Berg said students in the class is extremely important," she So far 12 professors have issues pertaining to different cul- Berg said although the univer- ness and acceptance for homo- would be taught to analyze polit- said. signed up to join the committee, tures, people with disabilities sity encourages acceptance sexuality. ical campaigns and issues, and and many more have expressed and those of homosexual and among students, gay and lesbian "When you learn about these the history of presidential elec- Student senate Flag proposals gain advisor resigns mixed support Erik McClanahan m en t Matthew Geiger WINONAN involved in WINONAN being the As patriotic as I am, The Winona State University faculty advi- Support continues to grow on the I don't want to wake Winona State University campus for Student Senate accepted the res- sor. Hofland up every morning ignation of its faculty advisor also said he a proposed plan that would give the and will be without an advisor didn't think American flag more "proper" and and see the Ameri- for the remainder of the school Dogwiler "respectful" exposure, as the univer- can flag outside my year. was quite sity's student senate voted Wednes- Toby Dogwiler, a geoscience sure what his Dogwiler day to support the plan. window. professor who had been advisor role was. The senate voted to Support all of Ezra Kazee to the student senate since Sep- Senate meetings tend to go on the recommendations suggested by a for a long period of time, some- flag task force assembled by Darrell tember 2003, declined to com- Former student senator ment on his reasons for resigning times five hours, and Dogwiler Krueger, university president, in as faculty advisor, but said his had issues with that because he is response to a plan originally pro- was drafted by task force members resignation was accepted on a family man, according to posed by the university's chapter of Kelly Herold, a communications March 24. Hofland. He said this is less of an the College Republicans. professor and advisor to the College Joe Reed, student union and issue for the student senators. The College Republicans' plan, Democrats, and Mick Reis, a student activities director, said the rea- According to Reed, Dogwiler which called for a flag to be put in senator, and it provided five sugges- son for the resignation was a dif- wanted to change the format of each of the 120 class rooms, was not tions for increasing the visibility of ference of opinion between the senate meetings because they included in the flag task force's pro- the flag. senate and Dogwiler. Reed is were too long. posal. Those suggestions include devel- also the second advisor to the "I don't agree with everything Chris Warrington/WiNoNAN When asked during the senate opment of an international flag plaza Student Senate. the student senate does either," A flag waves outside of Kryzsko Commons, as meeting why the Republicans' idea which, according to the official pro- "Toby didn't agree with the he said, "but you have to let stu- one of two outdoor flags at Winona State Univer- was not included in the task force's posal, would prominently display way the student senate was run, dents do their own thing." sity; the other is in front of Phelps Hall. A task official proposal, student senator the U.S. flag. and he tried to offer changes but Hofland and Reed both com- force decided that including more outdoor flags and member of the task force, Ryan The plaza would also feature they didn't accept his ideas," mented on Dogwiler's passion would be better than a flag in every classroom. Flynn said that the plan had received international flags, which the pro- Reed said. for and involvement with the stu- a lot of criticism and that it was clear posal says should be displayed in the East Cafeteria until the flag plaza's Michael Hofland, student sen- dent senate. liFor more dialogue about the flags the task force would not reach a con- ate president, said Dogwiler had According to Hofland, Dog- sensus decision on that suggestion. completion. problems with the time commit- wiler lost his temper in a recent turn to theA0p/Ed section on page 4 The plan the senate supported See Dogwiler, Page 2 See Flags, Page 3 Wellness Center budget about $10 million New ■ Memorial Hall addition budget increasing from original $2 million estimate Anne Jungen of university advancement, is portal WINONAN involved with the financial aspects of the Wellness Center. The new Winona State Uni- Schmidt said he expects the versity Wellness Center will cost system? center to cost around $10 million at least $5 million more than when it is finished. Erik McClanahan originally expected. He said that he is looking for WINONAN As of April 7, 2003, the cen- private donors for the construc- ter's building cost was projected tion of the center. As part of the New Univer- at $7,061,025 and the price con- Schmidt said he would not sity project at Winona State tinued to rise. reveal names of any private University, computer experts The 90,900-square foot Well- donors. have been working on a new ness Center was originally esti- Schmidt said that before the portal system that will most mated at less than $2 million. center is constructed, the com- likely replace Blackboard as a Nick Hartlep, chair of the stu- mittee would have to know way for students, faculty and dent senate all-university well- exactly how ,much money was staff to organize their interests ness committee, said the price of raised from private donors and on campus. the center rose because of the other revenue sources. Joe Whetstone, vice presi- increasing price of steel. "We won't be able to break dent of technology at Winona The center began as a small ground without a financing State, said the Information project, but as additions were plan," Schmidt said. Contributpd art Technology Department needs added onto the design of the cen- If the money to fund the cen- The Wellness Center, seen here in this artist's rendition, is expected to cost around $10 to establish new portals for the ter, the price went up, Hartlep ter is not covered by donors, million. University vice president Jim Schmidt said he is looking for private donors for New University to adapt to the said. The design of the Wellness Hartlep said he thinks student the construction. changing campus' needs. Center is not finalized yet. fees may be involved. Portals are similar to a web pleted within a year. If space allows, the center said. Hartlep said he hopes the "At this point, I would not page, but instead of being Construction Express Inc., in will also have additional health In March 2003, the Wellness design for the center is final by rule out a combination of private open for anyone to view they LaCrosse, Wis., will build s the services and counseling center Center committee surveyed April 23, his last scheduled giving and student fees," are protected by a password center. offices and be open to Winona 2,227 students for their input on meeting with David Holstrum, Schmidt said. and personalized for a particu- The center will include an State faculty, staff and students. the center. the head architect of the center. Schmidt said that if student lar user to organize their indoor track, basketball courts, Schmidt said that Winona Of those students, 792 stu- The Wellness Center will be fees are involved, the committee schedule, finances, calendars an aerobic exercise room, weight State students have been asking dents wanted additional cardio- attached to the south end of would discuss it with student and more, according to Whet- rooms, therapy rooms, an athlete for a Wellness Center for a long vascular equipment, 674 wanted Memorial Hall to Howard Street, senate. stone. hall of fame, intramural sports time. a weight area and 623 wanted an where the children's playground Schmidt said that he hopes "Hopefully the new portals offices, classrooms and offices "The issue has been around indoor track. is now located. construction of the center would for administrative faculty. for at least five years," Schmidt Jim Schmidt, vice president start in spring 2006 and be com- See Portals, Page 2

April 7, 2004 News Page 2

♦ Student Senate Report + Student senate election week is here ■ Vote online at: www.winona.edu/studentsenate ments they have written as to why they are which includes issues of infrastructure and Michael today • A 30 percent chance of running for office. finance. These are obviously very critical Hofland With the enormous increase in voter par- and controversial issues. It .is extremely evening showers for today. ticipation that was seen in the recent referen- important to remain engaged in the process Highs are predicted to be in Student dum, we look forward to an increased so that all can be comfortable with the even-

senate turnout in both the elections this week and tual outcome, or at the very least be very : tow: the low 60s and lows into the president mid 30s. an increase in general participation in the informed as to why the outcome was t 34 life of the university. It is very important for achieved: the students of Winona State to stay This process does not end when classes involved to ensure they can have their voices end, nor does it end May 7, when those of us thursday fridaq saturday suridzuj Greetings, Warriors! Well, the time has finally arrived: the elections for next year's and concerns heard, contribute ideas to the who are graduating (myself included) walk process, and ultimately have a sense of own- across the stage. This is an ongoing project student senators and student senate execu- that will go well into next year. With our tives are happening this week until noon on ership in the changes. It starts with participa- transient nature as students, it can be diffi- Partly Showers Partly Friday, April 9, the first elections of their tion in the electoral process to ensure that Mostly student government can act as the voice of cult to remain engaged and informed on the cloudy cloudy kind to be held in accordance with the new cloudy process, though I can assure you it is both constitution. Those who are elected this the students as effectively as possible. There are a lot of changes that Winona important enough and big enough to pay (ow: Pith: tow: week will take office on May 7, the- same State University will be going through these close attention to. 30 11: 29: kg: 27: 47 26 day the new constitution goes into full it next few years. I am, of course, alluding to Get involved. Stay involved. Pay atten- effect, thus ushering in a new era of student government. the solidification of the "New University." tion and listen to what those who are There has been an awful lot of exploration, involved are reporting. This week there is an extended outlook I strongly encourage everyone to go to online election going on. Next week, on Evening showers are expected today, even- the link on the Winona State main page, or research and collaboration on the issue already this year, trying to get the "big Thursday, there will be a forum held to go to the student senate Web site directly at tually moving into some clouds. Showers are address where the process is thus far (watch www.winona.edu/studentsenate and click on ideas" worked out for what the constituen- expected again Friday, followed by clouds. cies of this university want to see in a re- you email for when and where). the link to vote. You can also learn more Remember: It's your university. I;'s your source: weather.com about who is running by reading the state- envisioned institution. We are now starting to come up to the "how" parts of the process, student senate. It's up to you.

Upcoming Events Portals Continued from Page 1 April 8 can simplify campus life for stu- Winona State is a complex equa- University spends," he said. "It The advantages of a new por- Photo shoot at the Wilkie Steamboat, learn night and low- dents, faculty and staff," he said. tion, but the more customizing is a balancing act." tal Whetstone spoke of included light photography, 4:30 p.m., downtown Winona. Blackboard is the current por- the IT depai tinent does with a According to Whetstone, a improved communication tal used by Winona State, but new portal the more expenses number of universities have por- among students, faculty and staff Math/Stats Department colloquium, 4 p.m., location to be Minnesota State Colleges and increase. tals similar to what Winona State and an improved calendar of announced, Jim Foley, Anoka-Ramsey Community College Universities wants to create a There are many possible is looking at getting, and schools events that would do a better job unified system for all the univer- ways for the University to pay like University Wisconsin-Stout, spreading the word about events April 10 sities in Minnesota to use. This for a new portal. Whetstone said Alexander Tech? and Metro such as student senate elections THAD Guthrie Matinee trip: Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juli- project is called Desire to Learn, advertising on the portal page State have had a lot of success and speakers on campus. et," sign up in Performing Arts Center 206, students $20/$25, and it will eventually replace could be a potential revenue with them. The portal could provide others $25/$30. Blackboard, Whetstone said. source "so students won't have Whetstone said a new portal links to specific interests for the Whetstone said there is no to foot the bill." would benefit Winona State in user such as information on the April 12 clear-cut date on when Winona The IT department doesn't many ways. He said everyone in availability of certain books in Asain-Pacific Heritage Week, times to be announced, State will make the switch to a want to spend too much money the University would have their the campus bookstore, Whet- Kryzsko Student Union new portal, but a new portal will because expenses are a sensitive own personal portal they could stone said. He said faculty and provide a more versatile and issue on campus, Whetstone sign in to and personalize. staff will be able to interact with April 13 focused system for students, fac- said. The portals would be accessi- students with chat pages and Asain-Pacific Heritage Week, times to be announced, ulty and staff to organize their "We need to be careful not to ble anywhere off-campus, as online discussions. Kryzsko Commons, Student Union lives. give too much away to ads on long as the user finds the main "We can do just about any- He said the cost of imple- the portals, but we also need to page and signs in with their per- thing with the programming of Winona State Jazz Combos, Richard Hammergren, coordi- menting a new portal into be careful how much money the sonal password, Whetstone said. these portals," he said. nator, 7:30 p.m., Krzysko Commons, Student Union

April 14 Asain-Pacific Heritage Week, times to be announced, Your favorite team in the Kryzsko Commons, Student Union Superbowl... AGAIN! Dogwiler The Winonan is Your girlfriend hates Continued from Page 1 looking for "chick flicks" . 40 reporters and Mastercard just raised going to miss Toby columnists for your limit. cause of his passion. next year. Stop Smooth Satin Mocha. Joe Reed by the Winonan office in One of your dreams Student union and activities director is really, really close. • senate meeting because he was sor before him. Kryzsko passionate about the issues being Dogwiler said the advisors Commons' discussed. are a resource for the student Drink to the lees. Reed said, "I thought Toby senate and they provide counsel, Lower Hyphen was great as faculty advisor assistance and guidance to the because he got involved, but he body and the executive board. and pick up an felt he could no longer help the He said he was asked to be the ▪ student senate." advisor a year ago. application. Hofland said the student sen- In addition to his teaching • ate is still searching for an inter- duties, Dogwiler is heavily im advisor and he and Reed are involved in the New University Corner of Mankato & Frontenac working on drafting a real job initiative as a member of the www.mu gbyju nc non .corn description for the next advisor. Steering Committee, co-chair of According to Hofland, the the Services and Student Support student senate will be without a Study Group.and member of the Editor-in-Chief Distribution Sports Reporters faculty advisor for the remainder Service Learning Group. Winona State University Adam Crowson Becky Allard Scott Link of the school year, but they will He will manage to stay busy, Scott Swanson continue to hold regular meet- despite no longer advising the Managing Editor News Reporters Ian Stauffer ings because Reed is still an senate, by directing five inde- Winonan Jenny Miller Emily Finley advisor. pendent student research projects Matthew Geiger Editorial Columnists "I want to come up with a this semester and preparing for Business Manager Anne Jungen , Ryan Lynch good job description for the summer research projects in Michelle Gunderson Erik McClanahan Melissa Kibler Heather Stanek Afsina Yildiz future advisor," Holland said. "It Costa Rica and Kentucky after Established in 1922 as Winona State Univer- News Editor Katrina Jensen will make recruiting for future the end of the semester. sity's first student newspaper, the Winonan Is Brian Krans Photographers advisors much easier." Reed said Dogwiler sent the managed, funded and operated by and for Heather Henkel Advertising and Busi- Hofland said Dogwiler's senate a letter so they could members of the WSU community. Published and distributed weekly, the 5,000-circulation Sports Editor Lea Iverson ness: replacement will need to under- decide on whether or not to newspaper investigates and reports campus Ben Grice Krista Sieben 457-5677 stand that Wednesday meetings accept his resignation. Dogwiler and community news that is timely, appropriate Chris Warrington [email protected] will be a big time commitment. made it through most of the year and relevant to readers. Information is dissemi- Photo Editor News and Feature: According to Holland, Dog- despite his frustrations, he said. nated in a manner compliant with the universal Doug Sundin Cartoonists 457-2901 wiler genuinely cares about stu- "It was an amicable thing," journalistic creed that information be delivered [email protected] lawfully, objectively, tastefully and fairly. Melissa Kibler dents and he was a very active Reed said. "I'm going to miss The Winonan generates 65 percent of its Feature Editor Latham Luepke [email protected] advisor, as opposed to the advi- Toby because of his passion." budget through advertising sales. The remain- Paul Sloth Brian Smallbeck Sports and ing 35 percent is provided through student Photography: activities fees. Subscriptions for persons outside We bmaster Arts & Variety 457-5520 the university are available from the Advertis- Tyler Shepard Sara Edenhofer [email protected] ing/Business Manager. Laura Gossman [email protected] The Win o n an is copyrighted and may not be Ad Manager Greg Jennings Managing Editor: The Winonan Is printed on reproduced without permission. 457-5119 Please address all correspondence to: The Prakriti Manandhar Abbas Kazi Fax: Winonan, Winona State University, Kryzsko Janet Korish 100 percent recycled paper Commons, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN 55987. Classifieds Kari Winter 457-5317 Megan O'Connell Teresa Woodall E-mail: [email protected]

April 7, 2004

Page 3 News Police defend investigation of fake U of W student disappearance

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Detectives suspected a college ■ Mothers of Wetterling, Sjodin student lied about being held prisoner for four days by a knife- wielding kidnapper even before hope Seiler case won't thwart others she turned up unhurt, but ignor- ST. OUD, Minn. (AP) — University to discuss the inter- ing her claims might have left The mothers of two missing action between media and the city at the mercy of a myste- young 13, ople — Jacob Wetter- sources in times of crisis. Also rious abductor, they said. ling and Dru Sjodin — reacted participating was Patty Wetter- Police announced Friday, two with concern Friday at news ling, whose son, Jacob, has been days after they'd found Universi- that Wisconsin college student missing since 1989, when he ty of Wisconsin-Madison sopho- Audrey Seiler could have faked was abducted near the Wetter- more Audrey Seiler in a swamp, her own disappearance. ling's home in St. Joseph. that she had faked her disappear- AP Photo "You would hope people Wetterling said she hoped the ance. Madison, Wis. Police Department spokesperson Larry would say that it's just that par- Seiler case wouldn't create Audrey Seiler Department spokesman Larry Kamholz holds up examples at a news conference Friday, ticular case," said Sjodin's skeptics who will doubt the next Kamholz said he received more April 2, 2004, in Madison of what Audrey Seiler used to foil mother, Linda Walker. "There missing persons report. hesitate to call police if they than a hundred e-mails from peo- police with her alleged abduction. are (real) abductions that take "I guess I have enough faith suspect someone is missing or ple across the country wondering place." in people that they will respond in danger. how Seiler could have fooled Sjodin, 22, of Pequot Lakes, appropriately," Wetterling said. She stressed how rare it is detectives and prolonged an disappeared Nov. 22 from a "I think we did this time. It's that such a high-profile missing investigation that may end up Grand Forks, N.D., mall. A con- possible that the media and persons case turns out to be a costing tens of thousands of dol- victed rapist from Crookston is everyone looking for her caused hoax. She also urged caution for people who would criticize Seil- lars. If it was your child who charged with kidnapping her, her to get to a safe place earlier. Seiler's uncle, Scott and authorities have said she But it wasn't what they er before all the facts come out. Charlesworth-Seiler, read a was missing and you had probably is dead although she thought." "I feel so sad for her family statement prepared by the fami- no idea, would you not hasn't been found. Wetterling urged college-age and for Audrey," she said. "This ly's attorney, Randy Hopper, at a On Friday, Walker took part kids to remain connected to is a troubled individual, and the press conference Saturday say- want the most compre- in a panel at St. Cloud State family and friends and not to family has to deal with 'What ing Seiler has gone through a hensive search done in does this all mean?'" "difficult and terrible ordeal" those circumstances? and her family and friends love her. Flags Larry Kamholz "The concern and focus at Continued from Page 1 this time are on Audrey," The task force also gave sev- were no suggestions to place The final decision in the flag Charlesworth-Seiler said. Madison Police Department spokesperson Hopper declined to comment eral suggestions as to places flags on the newly acquired East matter goes to Krueger, who where more flags could be put Lake apartments, which opened was in the process of meeting further when reached by phone for four days by a man with a picion we don't think this is hap- around campus, including near last semester. with various constituency by The Associated Press. knife, who was still in the pening?" he said. "We yank that the entrances of the university's The response from Flynn groups, including the faculty, Kamholz said Saturday that swamp. SWAT teams found a picture ... and that guy goes and academic buildings. was that Lourdes is different students, and staff of the univer- investigators began to doubt knife, duct tape and rope in the does something else? Of course Some debate in the senate from the East Lake apartments sity, when he brought the pro- Seiler's disappearance was legit- marsh that Seiler said her abduc- we're going to be completely focused on the possible place- because it serves as an academic posal before student senate imate before she was found. He tor used to restrain her, but criticized if that person was to ment of a flagpole and subse- building as well as a residential Wednesday. declined to elaborate. But the couldn't find the man. On Thurs- attack somebody." quent flag on the grounds of building. Krueger said that he has department still went by the day police handed out a sketch of The Seiler case comes just Lourdes Hall, the combination Kazee also had some reser- heard mostly positive things book, he said. a man in a stocking cap who weeks after a Dane County jury residential and academic build- vations about placing the flag about the task force's proposal, "We can't take the chance that Seiler said kidnapped her, but convicted a man of raping a ing on west campus. on a residential area of campus. there's somebody still out there released no other details. blind woman in Madison in but says that he has received Former senator and Inter loose," he said. "Suspicion was Adding to the weirdness was 1997. Detectives initially "As patriotic as I am, I don't some negative feedback from there but we didn't have enough Seiler's claim she had been thought the woman was lying Residence Hall Council repre- want to wake up every morning members of the Winona State to confirm that. Once we con- attacked from behind and and charged her with obstruc- sentative Ezra Kazee opposed and see the American flag out- community. firmed that, had enough facts, knocked out in downtown Madi- tion. the idea, questioning why there side my window," he said. had enough evidence, from state- son in February. She said she "That is definitely in the back ments, physical evidence, obvi- awoke half-a-block away but of our minds," Kamholz said. Check us out online: wvvw.winonasedu/winpnan ously that's when we came to the hadn't been robbed or sexually City officials estimated the conclusion we're at today." assaulted. case could cost at least $70,000 Seiler, 20, went missing from On Friday, Assistant Chief Friday, but Mayor David her apartment building on March Noble Wray said Seiler had Cieslewicz said Saturday it could 27. Police, along with family and never been abducted. He pointed be closer to six figures. Kamholz friends from her hometown of to evidence including a video- said he understands people might Rockford, Minn., spent three- tape that showed Seiler buying be angry about . spending that and-a-half days looking for her. the knife, duct tape and rope much money on Seiler, but he Kamholz said the search so con- before she disappeared, witness- doesn't think investigators sumed the department that offi- es who saw her, walking around would do anything differently in cers responded only to absolute town freely and a search of Seil- hindsight. emergencies elsewhere in Madi- er's computer that revealed maps "If it was your child who was son. of wooded areas and weather missing and you had no idea, Seiler turned up Wednesday forecasts. Kamholz said ignoring would you not want the most in a swamp across the street from her claims, though, would have comprehensive search done in the hotel where her family was opened the department to criti- those circumstances?" Kamholz staying. She told police she'd cism. said. been kidnapped and held captive "What if we acted on the sus-

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Op/ Ed Page 4 Two major presidential ♦ Letters to the Editor More athletics news appreciate that someone else can. its pet projects. What kind of needed The university requires that message is this sending to us who Your in my face coverage of everyone take some sort of math soon will become alumni? This is candidates not identical the savage, uncivilized behavior so that each person is not ignorant an issue I know I will remember of Winona State's athletes is right of these skills and practices. Igno- when I get that call from the Uni- tics. This list goes on and on. on the mark. These people need rance can create misunderstand- versity in coming years. But, that's not true. They are not the•same. Al to be punished, thrown out of ing (e.g. Melissa Kibler's case), Also to be blunt, if you don't Gore does not equal George W. Bush. It's ques- school. Thank you so much for misunderstandings about what like or appreciate our flag, get tionable how Al Gore would have responded to letting me in on all fhe juicy people do, their intentions, and out! Simple as that, if that offends the attacks , on the World Trade Center, particu- details. My only request to you what something means. The uni- you, whatever grow up and Ryan Lynch larly regarding whether or not he would have would be more coverage, which versity is trying to enrich your life understand that that flag repre- by not letting you be ignorant. sents what my grandfathers went Editorial Columnist attacked Afghanistan. However, there is no way would require at least three more that Al Gore would have done these things: Start journalists on the case, a whole Does this mean that you have to war to protect! For those of you an unjustified war that violates international law, section dedicated to the salient to like calculus? No, but please who support what I'm saying loosen environmental standards so that things subject and perhaps some under- do appreciate what it does for send your donations for a like more mercury in our drinking water would cover work. Why not? That is you. It makes you life easier and fundraiser I'm leading to finally ast year I voted for Ralph Nader. That was be legal, loosen trading regulations even more to where I come in. I have decided more enriching, directly or indi- get a Hot Tub in that gazebo, for a mistake, but not for the reasons that the point that even more U.S. jobs were exported to lend my service to your paper. I rectly (probably more indirectly some reason they ran out of funds L everyone else has stated. Now, because he out of the United States, want a constitutional will infiltrate their backward for those who don't like using before they could put it in there is running again it's important to address his bid amendment against gay marriage. society, take some notes and math). People, maybe not your- for those cold Minnesota nights. for the presidency. But the most significant difference between some names. Then report back to self, use it everyday to describe Send any donations to Hot Tub We live in a republic, not a democracy. In the the two is that George W. Bush is a radical you whatever I may find. Liquor? the world around you and find Project, Somsen Business Office, United States we vote for an individual to repre- republican, not a conservative. He and his Drugs? Calls to Fisticuffs? Per- solutions to problems that people Winona, MN 55987. sent our interests. As the thinking goes, you're administration seek significant change to the sta- haps a sex scandal, who knows? encounter. Calculus is a wonder- supposed to vote for whom you feel is most tus quo. They want to spend more and more Imagine the headlines. Of course ful and beautiful thing. Nicholas J. Hefko qualified. So, if you felt that Ralph Nader was money, rather than keep it. They are not conserv- with my report I will also submit Finally, to Melissa Kibler, I do Business Administration/ the most qualified, that he is the most capable of atives. Republicans, yes; conservatives, no. a bill of my expenses. Perhaps I not believe that there was any rea- Senior performing the duties and responsibilities of the Gore is a moderate, just like Clinton, who am getting ahead of myself and son to lash out at anyone who president, you should have voted for him last moved the Democratic Party so far to the right this is not the direction you intend finds math to be useful. Again, That Takes Ovaries" election. Similarly, if you feel he is most quali- it's embarrassing. But I stand by the statement your paper to go, but from here the university and professors try empowering fied you should vote for him. I really do believe that it's better than a radical. the message is clear. to teach you these skills so that I would like to take this oppor- that. In the upcoming election the situation is you may at least appreciate them. tunity to explain the "tasteless" However, I did not vote for Ralph Nader for much of the same: Kerry is a moderate, while Jason Thompson I do not believe that anyone is "That Takes Ovaries!" campaign the right reason, and it's because I believed what Bush is a radical. Do not let Ralph Nader con- Law & Society holding you at this university in and elaborate on what exactly Ralph Nader said. The primary reason I voted vince you they are the same. That is an appeal to any way, nor did anyone require tastelessness is. I am the student for him was his statement that the Democrat can- apathy, that the conditions of our country are bad Calculus has purpose you register for pre-calculus. co-director of the "That Takes didate (Al Gore) and the Republican candidate Ultimately, you had done that on enough that anything less than a complete revi- In response to Melissa Ovaries!" play on the WSU cam- (George W. Bush) were the same. Nader and his your own. You chose to get a col- sion of our policies is in order. That it doesn't Kibler's article, I believe that she pus. "That Takes Ovaries!" is a supporters used that line over and over again, lege education so that it would be matter if the person who is running our country has taken on a horrible miscon- play on words, stemming from and to an extent they were right. Both candidates easier to attain a job. You also only cares about the rich. I think it matters. ception of math and calculus. the popular phrase, "that takes were supported and endorsed by huge organiza- chose to register for a math class. Calculus has many practical balls!" that men use to involve tions with special interests. Both appeared to be So stick it out and don't project Reach Ryan Lynch at building_man@ applications, each used daily by a their anatomy with their congrat- moderates with little differentiating characteris- your decisions and problems onto yahoo. con vast number of people. Teachers ulations and pride for one another others! and professors do their best to when a bold or brave act iS per- give each person something formed. The word "ovary" is not Paul Broberg worthwhile knowing. Not only a sexualized word. "Oh, baby Physics and Math/ Junior pgekti 007A.G. To LEARN NOY MAXt MIS calculus, but arithmetic, algebra your ovaries are so beautiful," I LOVELY Oteefik` FRIA1 SPOCA4 RAWLS 1. and geometry are used all of the doesn't really work. Sri:404mm Tr* CAFETERIA, KIS WE'LL$ Flags not funded by WSU 00 A OH AT Wm are ,80111A, A LIFER time. "That Takes Ovaries!" is a 14b RtiMORATtO ifeA CtLi- MOH Ote.:( A Newton derived this new kind money book written by Rivka Solomon cAttrooi Clakkia. I I AND A pagAu.. of math for the purpose of pre- I don't quite understand the that features stories of women dicting the motion of planets. He problem with displaying flags in and their brazen acts. It is a tool wanted to describe the forces that every classroom at Winona State. to empower young women and act on planets, but that seemed to I know the last time I checked we girls. The book was adapted into prove near impossible with the were still in the United States, a play for campuses and commu- math that existed in his time and the flag in question repre- nities to raise money and aware- because the forces that acted on sents every state in the union as ness for social issues. The these planets were continuously well as a big piece of our history. book/play involves lighter stories changing. This problem led to I have the utmost respect for the from sky surfing to train jumping dealing with an infinite number President of the College as well and deeper issues like domestic of values, even over a small dis- as everybody involved in the flag violence and sex trafficking. If tance, to compute and sum. With controversy, but from my under- you think that empowering the discovery of integrals came standing the money for the flags women and girls to be strong and the derivatives and differential was raised by the College Repub- powerful is "tasteless," you have equations. At first, calculus was licans without university money. a bigger problem than I can solve something that was used to Much like the money was in an editorial. Seek help immedi- describe physical laws and other raised for our lovely gazebo that ately. natural phenomena. personally I was opposed to and The issue of "tastelessness" of Soon many other applications am offended by; I am from a fam- the "That Takes Ovaries!" cam- Make an impact; life is short of these equations arose. Labor ily of florists and they removed paign started on the Cyberindee, could be quantified, and maxi- the flower planter I enjoyed to sit Winona State's very own online by on sunny days. How about news source. The Cyberindee is Some might see Christians I know now that when God mums for profit and productivity those awesome rock hard park the same online news source that as a dandelion: annoying weeds looks at us, he doesn't see could be found for large compa- benches, and of course, all the has published a picture of a top- of life that need to be picked, weeds — he sees the flower nies. We predict our economy and new fountains we have .gotten less woman in order to embarrass but somghow manage to polli- within. He sees all our faults, bank reserves using calculus. We Katrina over the past four years? Also the and demean her and the person nate the environment around and forgives us and just loves us use differential equations to C011ege TV Network that was that misplaced the photo. This, I Jensen them. But have you ever seen anyway. determine water pressure and removed this past academic year. would argue, is tastelessness. The an entire field of dandelions? God created all things. He flow through pipes, such as those Where were the respective task picture is in the March 8 -11 sec- Editorial They're actually very beautiful created the planet, the universe that supply your house with forces of students and faculty for tion of the online news source, Columnist when seen in large amounts. and humans. Most importantly, drinkable water. Bacterial growth those issues? Oh that's right the edited by the esteemed John The same goes for Christians he created you. 1 Timothy 1:4 is used in hospitals to all the time gazebo came from solicited dona- Vivian (keep up the great work, — they are most effective when (NIV) says, "For everything to determine how many original bacteria were taken from a partic- tions from alumni as were the John!) and is degradingly titled, pring is a time of renewal unified, so they can affect the God created is good." You are ular sample (this may be able to park benches and the fountains, "Nice Composition." The inten- and rebirth. The grass is environment around them like a not an accident. He purposeful- tell you how sick or healthy you but wait so were the flags? From tion of publishing the photo starting to grow back and dandelion would. ly made you. • S are). Medical devices must be my understanding and correct me online was clearly not artistic, but To continue the flower anal- Isaiah 40:6-8 (NIV) says, flowers are peeking their way if I'm wrong but didn't a club, a to embarrass and degrade a ogy, we are mud before we are "All men are like grass, and all engineered to distribute the prop- up through the ground. In order group of energized students want- woman. flowers in God's creation. And their glory is like the flowers of er amounts of electrolytes or for the flowers to bloom, the ing to give something back to this To the poor woman who has just as the season of spring the field. The grass withers and medicines to a patient. Musical environment needs to be good. university raise those funds? suffered this tasteless sexual allows the ground to become the flowers fall, because the instruments could be crafted for The soil in the ground needs the As the President of Synergy harassment, I encourage you to moist and fertile from the con- breath of the Lord blows on richer sounds using .this math. right nutrients, the sun needs to and the former President of AMA speak out and take action against finement of winter, God is try- them. Surely the people are You would not have electricity shine, and it needs to be I understand how hard it is to Winona State University and Mr. ing to thaw out the hardness of grass. The grass withers and the running to your house out in the watered. raise funds for these projects also Vivian for allowing degrading your heart from the confine- flowers fall, but the word of our country if we did not know how During elementary school I to get people energized to do so. and demeaning pictures and ment of sin. 2 Corinthians 5:17 God stands forever." Here, the to use step transformers or induc- lived in Wisconsin and my It's a big statement by the leader- phrases to be published on the (NIV) states, "Therefore, if psalmist is comparing a man's tors. You wouldn't have been able house was on a hill that attract- ship on second floor Somsen and Web site. The feminists and other anyone is in Christ, he is a new life to the plants of the field, to type your report on your word ed a lot of dandelions in the our friendly professors in Minne, decent people on this campus will creation; the old has gone, the saying that our lives here on processor if that apple didn't hit backyard. I remember my Dad to oppose the flag that I grew up be behind you all the way. To new • has come!" This means earth are short. And the psalmist Newton on the noggin. would always want to get rid of with in every classroom I had in speak out against such harass- that when a person accepts is right. Life is short. How will These are all reasons that them, and I would help him by my K-12 years and a project that ment, after all, would take some Jesus Christ as their personal you make an impact on your teachers and professors try to picking them and putting them so many people worked for to ovaries. Lord and savior, they are given environment? teach you calculus, if not so that in a plastic cup as a present for accomplish. This university needs a new lens in which to view life. you could determine your electric my Mom'. Little did I know that to play by the same rules for Erin Kevin They are then a brand new per- Reach Katrina Jensen at bill for this month or tell that the these were weeds and really every project that comes before Political Science and Women's son on the inside, and they are kmjensen 7 527@ e-coli count is too high in the thought of as a nuisance and not us, especially for a campus which Studies/ Senior changed from within. webmail.winona.edu lake, then so that you could a pretty flower. values our alumni's donations for

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Smaller lyceum series still draws big names Laura Gossman "There was an increase "The lyceum series is "Backlash: The Undeclared War WINONAN in the student activity bud- meant to enrich the stu- Against American Women" and get, so that should help," dents' lives," said Sulli- "Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Winona State University's 2004 — said Sullivan. "A lot of van. "By going to the pro- Man." 2005 lyceum series will present three these programs that are put grams, students will find In the books, Faludi chronicled the events, compared with as many as 10 in on are for the students." that what they are learn- changing roles of men and women in past years. "It can cost more than ing in their classes is American society. Statewide budget cuts have given the $14,000 to have a speaker connected to the out- • Faludi plans to Winona State University Lyceum series come to Winona State," side world. Plus, it's a visit Winona State committee little to work with, said the Sullivan said. "Sometimes chance for students to sometime next spring lyceum series co-chair Kathryn Sulli- speakers want first class take a little break from and her appearance van. airplane tickets, and that their classes and tests." will tie into Women's Winona State president Darrell can get really expensive, It In the fall, the world History Month. Krueger established the series in 1989 really just depends on the tour of "The Mystical The third speaker, and it originally featured an array of speaker." Arts of Tibet" will be political commenta- events such as theater, dance, visual Sullivan said that she's participating in the tor, humorist and arts, music, writing and academic lec- hopeful that the budget lyceum series again. Faludi piano man Mark Rus- tures. will get better, though she Six years ago, a sell, will also perform Winona State is no longer receiving doesn't know when. group of nine monks sometime next spring. funds from the Minnesota Arts and Any left over money spent a week at the The Mark Russell Humanities Council, which, according from this year will roll Watkins Art Gallery Comedy Show has to Sullivan, is one of the reasons for the over to next years series, • Contributed Photo creating a sand man- been among the top- smaller number of events. said Sullivan. The monks of the Drepung Loseling monastery will share dala; an intricate work rated shows on public The state usually grants $3,000 to the Matthees said that any- the 'Mystical Arts of Tibet' with the Winona community as of art containing mil- television for the last university lectures, but due to budget where from $10,000 to part of Winona State University's 2004-2005 Lyceum lions of grains of sand 27 years. cuts, he series will not receive any- $15,000, conservatively, series. laid into place on a flat When Russell is thing. could be rolled over for platform. not tickling the The Southeastern Minnesota Arts next year. costs and availability of the speakers. At the end of the Russell ivories, he writes a Council will be donating $3,000 again Matthees said that the committee has Sullivan hopes that the "New Uni- week, the monks hosted a ritual column published in this year, said grants director Nancy about $35,500 to spend, plus whatever versity" will hire an arts director that destruction of the mandala and a proces- newspapers around the U.S. Peterson. surplus money from the previous year. would get these things organized and sional to the Mississippi River where In the past, Winona State has hosted Peterson said that last year the Target The committee couldn't even take advertise the programs earlier. the sand was released. speakers like poet and author Maya Corp. granted $1, 000, but this year the applications for speakers until they "If it's going to take the entire budget The monks presented a number of Angelou and Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr. series will only receive $500. knew exactly how the humanities' cuts we have to think about whether or not lectures and demonstrations focused on "Speakers have just become so A majority of the funding has come were going to affect their budget, said we want just one speaker or many," Sul- their music and culture and performed a expensive. If we wanted to get someone from both student activities fees and the Sullivan. livan said. "A speaker has to be of inter- concert in Somsen Auditorium. like that it would take up our whole Winona State University Foundation. Since there was a delay on applica- est to a large part of the community — The upcoming Lyceum series will budget and we want to try a variety of Ten-thousand dollars comes from tions, the committee only received four, faculty, students and the public." also feature feminist author, Susan Falu- speakers," said Sullivan. each and another $15,000 comes from one of which would have eaten up the Sullivan said there are usually more di. an interest account, said Stacy Matthees budget had the committee chosen it. students at the programs if their profes- Faludi won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 Reach Laura Gossman at lagoss- a financial analyst in the Winona State Students and faculty send in applica- sors link their course work to the speak- for her investigative reporting. [email protected] business office. tions and the committee researches er's subject. She will discuss her two books,

Goodbye Stratford-upon-Avon; Telling a story with his flute Shakespeare Fest is coming to Winona

students from various depart- in Oregon. Sara Edenhofer ments. "Being a good midwest- The festival's civic board ern kid, I remember think- WINONAN member and Assistant Account- ing, 'wouldn't that be a ing Professor Gloria McVay was great idea in the Midwest To be or not to be? interested in plugging Winona — camp, bike, hike and see That was the question direc- State students into the business great theatre,"' Hauck said. tors Mark Hauck, Paul Barnes aspect of the festival and began "The idea launched itself in and Alec Wild faced when decid- talking to professors in the busi- my head and sat there for ing where to locate their Mid- ness and accounting department. 20 years." western Shakespeare festival. One of professor Richard During the summer of Although Winona was not origi- Schneider's accounting classes 2000, Hauck met his co- nally "on the map," Hauck said accepted the opportunity and, director Paul Barnes while now he cannot think of a better said Hauck, has been heavily working on a production of location for the Great River involved in the festival's pur- "Bus Stop" at the Com- Shakespeare Festival, the United chasing issues and capturing monweal Theatre in Lanes- States' largest non-profit theater accounting data. boro, Minn. to start in the past decade, which It turns out the students' Two years later, Wild debuts its premiere season June involvement has been valuable invited Hauck and Barnes 25, 2004. to the directing trio. to direct Shakespeare pro- The roads from Chicago, "We came to one decision, jects at the University of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minn., and the students came to anoth- Minnesota Guthrie Theatre Milwaukee, Des Moines, Iowa er," Hauck said. "We came back BFA acting program. and the entire Upper Mississippi and talked about it and it turned "We discovered we real- River Valley easily led to out the students were right." ly liked working together," Winona. HoweVer, the city still Winona State's theatre depart- Hauck said. "We realized was not too large or overdevel- ment was sure to get their slice we had similar ideas as to oped, allowing the festival to • what makes great create a rare and appealing ,/,&" theatre for actors opportunity to redevelop the and for stu- city's tourism industry. The dents." Great River Shakespeare Festi- We want it to feel like The mission val Web site describes the festi- this fantastic front the three devel- val as Winona's "own Stratford oped for the fes- on Avon." Needless to say, the porch where people tival describes GRSF marks one of the largest itself as "a new non-profit theatres to start in can gather and hear take on old-fash- the United States in the past ioned ideas," decade. great theater. ideas that capti Criteria Hauck and his fel- vate creativity, low directors used to select a imagination, the city host included a beautiful Mark Hauck arts, and good location, a historic downtown, company. GRSF director a community excited about the This season Heather Henkel/WiNoNAN project, and a sound business the festival will Cochise Anderson, a Native American originally from Oklahoma, performing Thursday base to provide financial assis- of the pie, as well. feature Shakespeare's "A April 1 in Lourdes North Lounge as part of the International Music Series. Anderson is a Midsummer Night's tance and an effective board of The cast includes an appren- storyteller, actor, and playwright trying to connect people to the history of what it means directors. tice company of 14 actors, who Dream," and the lesser- "We have had fantastic civic were selected from a nation-wide known "A Winter's Tale." to be a Native American. leadership, the city and the busi- casting call. Both plays were picked for ness leaders have been behind us "We auditioned actors from their ability to connect and from the beginning," Hauck said. across the country," Hauck said. communicate with audiences. school literature classes? speare's plays. artist Eric Booth and philosopher The festival had a $1.1 mil- "We auditioned students from 10 "It really was about finding a "We firmly believe that "This (the plays) isn't about Paul Woodruff about creativity's lion goal to cover the festival's different universities, some of season that was balanced and Shakespeare is completely how clever I am. 'A Midsummer role in everyday life. Before tak- first three years of operation. which included Winona State one that engages people. We understandable by the everyday Night's Dream' isn't going to be ing in back-to-back Shakespeare According to Hauck, the festival students. Several theater pro- really wanted to do plays that we person. If you were, to build the set in New York City," Hauck performances, audiences can lis- is well on its way to meeting that grams flew Paul (Barnes) in to think speak to our times," Hauck Globe today it would be next to said. "This is about telling a ten to a variety of musical artists goal before the first season. In audition students." said. "Both 'A Midsummer where they have the WWF story very, very clearly. You and during the Prelude Program. January, two major Winona busi- In addition, the festival has an Night's Dream' and 'A Winter's arena,'' Hauck said. We're here I both have an imagination, and Willy Porter is scheduled to kick nesses, Watkins and Winona entire group of interns. Tale' demonstrate the ideas of to demystify Shakespeare. If you if we put our two imaginations off the Prelude Program opening National Bank pledged a total of "Some are coming as far humility, forgiveness and having read it in English and didn't get together to tell the story we have weekend. $150,000 over three years to help away as Southern Utah, Yale and a generous spirit." it, it's because Shakespeare's something even bigger." The festival will run for five launch the festival. as close by as Winona State," Hauck added that both plays plays were never intended to be "We want it to feel like this weeks, and tickets are now on The festival involves not only Hauck said. are sure to pull a few laughs read. It was intended to be per- fantastic front porch where peo- sale at www.grsf.org. For more city businesses and community Slowly, as the business and from audiences. formed. They are fantastic sto- ple can gather and hear great the- information, on performance member, but members of the artistic sides merge, Hauck But if this group of directors ries, and that's the reason why ater," Hauck said. dates and times and special Winona State University com- begins to see the realization of a is searching for plays that speak they are being performed 400 The festival itself is bigger events, contact Great River munity, as well. The festival's long awaited idea. to 21st century audiences, why years later." than just stage performances and Shakespeare Festival at 457- board of directors includes facul- In its earlier form, the festival perform plays that were written What audiences won't find at plans to provide ways for adults 7900. ty members, including Universi- was a simple thought Hauck had 400 years ago? And why plays the Great River Shakespeare and children to recharge their ty President Darrel Krueger, and while he was a directing intern that cause most people to groan Festival are alternative, modern- imaginations. There will be Reach Sara Edenhofer at enlists the help of professors and at the Berkshire Theatre Festival, and have flashbacks, of high day interpretations of Shake- "front porch conversations" with [email protected]

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One hundred-level classes; the Brutal Boor Anthtopomorphie e.g. bane of the graduating senior My head hurts; my eyes burn. Shouldn't a 100 level class be Either it's allergy season or I am start- easy? One would think this would be ing to feel (and show) the effects of the case, especially given that the rest too many late nights spent studying or of my classes are at the 400 level. having group meeting after group However, (let me put the blame on meeting after, you guessed it — group being a liberal arts major) let's just say meeting. that science and math don't come As the semester starts to wind easy. That's putting it nicely. When I am in this class, I swear that every coherent thought flies out of my brain. My comprehension level is mediocre at best. It's a terribly pathetic that this little 100 level course may kick me in Janet Korish the butt, when it comes time for grades. Columnist It's not that my 400 level courses are cakewalks by any means. However, when the sub- ject matter directly relates to my chosen career path, it makes sense that absorbing the materi- down and most students start to antici- al comes much more naturally. pate summer ,(freedom from the What I have to keep in mind, when books), seniors are busying scurrying contemplating this chemistry class is around, tidying up loose ends and des- this: that the whole point and purpose perately hoping that their final grades of a 4 year degree is to provide diver- won't show the effects of cramming sity in your learning. too much into too little time. The diversity concept means that My one lingering hope is that des- about a year and a half is dedicated to peration and exhaustion can combine other study requirements, not related to produce greatness, even brilliance to your major. in these last days. After all, who wants I am not saying this is bad. Howev- to end their college career on a weak, er, it can make life more difficult let alone bad, note? (think right brain v. left brain learn- Unfortunately, I must confess that I ing). It requires stretching your brain have also fallen prey to the disease in new directions. You have to develop that every senior should be wary of new problem-solving skills and new catching — senioritis. It might be the ways of thinking. gorgeous spring weather we've been Over time, despite my grouching, I experiencing lately (minus the allergy have determined the following: these attacks) or simply that I am anticipat- "pain in the butt" courses cause many ing the end; it's in my sight, just headaches, yes. around the corner. However, they have also made me In addition to the little bouts of into a more well rounded person who senioritis I am trying to fight off lately, can draw from many sources before there is another little problem that I making decisions in my both my life am currently dealing with. and my career. Arid that, I feel, is the Somehow, as a result of being a whole point and purpose of those gen- transfer student, I am currently taking eral courses. a 100 level Chemistry class in order to fulfill a University Studies require- Reach Janet Korish at jakor- music from women composers. For tory books or music books," Draayer the semester. ment. And in some ways this class has [email protected] over six years, the music department said. "That does not mean that they do "We had our first lesson for the become the bane of my existence. has held the Women's History Month not need to be performed." Women's History Month Series in Janu- concerts according to music professor Two pianists and several singers will ary," Draayer said. "Musicians just Suzanne Draayer. perform during Wednesday's concert. work and work and work, it's supposed Kari Winter "I believe that it's important for us to Last week's recital featured a violin- to look easy to the public." Final performance WINONAN delve a little deeper and to look beyond ist, cellist, two pianos and several "Women composers had a difficult the traditional repertoire, to find music singers. time being accepted into the music today for WSU's The Winona State University by women composers," Draayer said. The concert was made into a series world," Draayer said. "One of the works music depai tinent will perform the Draayer helped organize the concert, this year because so many students being performed next week is by a Wis- second part of their Women's History which will be performed by Winona wanted to be a part of the Women's His- consin composer, she wasn't able to get Women's History Month concert series at noon today in State music students. tory Month performances Draayer said. her music published anywhere, so she the Performing Arts Center Recital - "There are a lot of women corn- Students who take private lessons See Concert, Page 7 Month series Hall. posers out there; we just have to find through the music department have The concert will be devoted to them. They're not written about in his- recitals every Wednesday throughout

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♦ Screentime with Woodall & Jennings `The Prince and Me' and `Hellboy;' two reviews for the price of one

for all of do. He had to talk and look hot, and he Jennings as it was, it still left a few laughs...and classic lines the girls did it, very well. questions unanswered. I like, "Look at the size of who have A film like this is hard to end. It "Hellboy" decided to ignore that that whammer!" If you Teresa dreamed isn't believable if they just ride into Starring: Demons from though, and concentrate on want to know the context of marry- the sunset together on a horse, or a rid- hell how good Ron Perlman of that line, I guess you'll Woodall ing Prince ing lawn mower. There has to be con- Rating: PG-13 was throughout. just have to go see the William. flict. But never fear, the ending is haw Directed by: Guillermo J: Finally the studios movie. and They pily ever after. Del Toro figured out you don't need N: Guillermo Del Toro Greg Jennings cleverly This is a great romantic comedy J: Welcome to the split to shell out 20 million for a put his entire heart into hid this with all of the elements that make up a review, testosterone-style! good leading man. It's just "Hellboy" and it shows. basis by classic "girl movie," a very hot half The Y chromosome is a good thing that "Hell- Plus, any movie with Film Critics making naked prince with an accent, great strong within our camp, as boy" took most of the Rasputin as the main vil- the hot one-liners, and lots and lots of cheese, I introduce you, fair read- screen time away from his lain is worth checking out. Prince excuse my pun. Guys, stay clear of ers, to my co-writer for cohorts, John Myers and "Hellboy" works well at f r o m this one. If you are dragged to it, there this week: Nathan Wagner. Liz Sherman, whose staying true to its roots, Woodall Denmark. are still a few elements that would N: Nothing reminds me superpowers were appar- and overall it works well For us Americans with no "real" roy- amuse you, tractor racing is apparent- more of testosterone than a ently the abilities to read in more places than it fails. "The Prince and Me" alty to chase after, it's great to see the ly hot in Wisconsin. This is definitely movie based on a little- lines poorly and suck over- Two kicks to the head. Starring: Julia Stiles and Luke indiscretions of other country's royal- a girl's night out activity. And there known comic book. Such all, respectively. J: Even if this above Malby ty. And what is even better is that they are no zombies! highlights include great N: "Hellboy" is not average action flick does- Rated: PG sent the prince to a very popular loca- I'd give this one 2 kicks to the head action sequences, hardcore your usual superhero. He n't entertain you, the Directed by: Martha Coolidge tion for films lately, Wisconsin... My for being incredibly cheesy. weapons and a backdrop doesn't spend half of his creepy 40-something guys Plot: Ambitious country girl works home sweet home. There is nothing It was brought up to me last week that was visually stunning. life as a human on the glued to their Game Boy her bum off to be a doctor; but gets better than movies that mock Wiscon- that our rating system can get a bit J: And the ultra-mascu- streets like Spidennan or screens before previews side tracked by falling in love with a sin...Yeah, super models in Wiscon- confusing, especially for those who line voice of David Hyde Batman, but instead is (keeping up a stimulating prince. sin, uh huh... did not catch our first article. I thought Pierce (of Frasier fame). forced to be in hiding. It is conversation with them- What makes the movie more fun to I'd take the time to clarify. Kicks to The plot was well devel- touching to see him have selves the entire time) This week Greg and I hit a major those of us girls who were born and the head are bad. One kick to the head oped, and allowed for both human feelings and raw surely will. Two kicks to dilemma, an uninteresting movie raised in the Midwest is that there is better than 5 kicks. good characterization and emotion. Too bad Liz the head (of Selma Blair). weekend. really is a handsome prince who for In movie terms one kick to the head immediate action. Howev- Sherman is bland; other Greg wanted to go see "Hellboy," some reason might be milling around would equal 4 stars. Simple but effec- er, it seemed to stretch on wise that relationship Reach Greg Jennings at and I said I'd pass on that one. The Wisconsin this very minute...there is tive. too long, and its attention could have been quite wsu-etc@yahoo. corn only solution was to do a split movie hope for us yet girls. to detail wavered as the meaningful. review, one for the girls and one for The acting was good. I'm not a Reach Theresa Woodall at film progressed. J: It did set up some the guys. huge Julia Stiles fan but she pulled [email protected] N: I agree. A great start good comedy, though. I saw the romantic comedy "The this one off. faded as the tale pro- "Hellboy" actually has its Prince and Me". This movie was made The prince, he had some work to gressed. For being as long share of genuine

Remembering Cobain ten years later ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — they followed Warrant into the Geffen Records. The overdose left him in a Beneath this bridge above the studio — a band known for big Over the next year, Nirvana coma. muddy banks of the Wishkah hair, open shirts and their "Cher- — and grunge — exploded onto He survived, but in early Buy one sandwich River, a troubled young Kurt ry Pie" video. the national stage, with Seattle April he jumped a wall at a Cobain would come to escape his "Music at that point was so becoming the locus, thanks to detox center in Los Angeles and a bowl of soup unhappy home and the persistent prefabricated, so fake, so hair- Nirvana and other local bands and flew back to Seattle. gray drizzle of the Washington spray that Nirvana was really a such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden On April 5, 1994 — give coast. breath of fresh air," Cross says. and Alice in Chains. In Septem- or take 24 hours — Cobain at regular price and Among the cracking concrete "It was more organic than any- ber 1991, when "Nevermind" wrote a suicide note, in which 619 Huff St. supports, he would smoke pot thing we'd seen in music in went on sale, Cobain had just he said he couldn't stand to 452-1170 and drink and plot his stardom, years." been evicted from his Olympia think of his daughter becom- get one sandwich bragging to friends of his "sui- Much of the screaming des- apartment and was sleeping in ing "the miserable self- cide genes" and that he would peration in Cobain's songs can his car. Geffen initially expected destructive, death rocker that Not valid with any die a young rock star. be traced to his life in this timber to sell only 50,000 copies of I've become." He went into It's here that many of his fans town on the Washington coast, "Nevermind." By year's end, it the greenhouse of his man- have come to pay their respects and in Montesano, just inland, sold 2 million. sion, injected himself with a otheroffers or the since he fulfilled that prophesy where his grandparents and Shortly before Cobain massive dose of heroin, put a with a needle and a shotgun 10 father lived. Cobain's parents brought his dyed locks and ema- 20-gauge shotgun against the Daily Special. years ago Monday. divorced when he was 9, an ciated frame onto "Saturday roof of his mouth, and fired. "Peace, love, empathy," reads event that scarred him deeply, Night Live," he learned "Never- An electrician found his FREE! Coupon expires 4117 one message scrawled in graffiti and much of his adolescence was mind" had knocked Michael body the morning of April 8. under the bridge. spent bouncing among the Jackson's "Dangerous" out of Thousands of people "Kurt," says another, "Your homes — and garages and vans the No. 1 spot on the charts. attended a vigil for him at spirit will bounce on happily." — of his parents, grandparents, As his fame soared, though, Seattle Center back then. Cobain and his band, Nirvana, relatives and friends. so did his heroin use, in part as a There is no such widespread spent only three years in the pub- As Cross writes in "Heavier self-treatment for his chronic event planned for the 10th WINONA STATE lic eye, and they released only Than Heaven," a family history stomach pain. Encouraged by his anniversary of his death, three studio albums. But what he of alcohol abuse and suicide wife, Courtney Love, who had though some fans communi- accomplished before committing weighed on him, but several rela- her own drug problems, Cobain cating on the Internet have suicide at age 27 —deciding it tives on both sides were artisti- checked into detox several times suggested meeting at Seattle SOFTBALL was "better to burn out than fade cally talented. Many friends over the next 21/2 years. But he Center. Others will come away," as he quoted Neil Young recall Cobain saying he would always returned to heroin, even here, beneath the Young in his suicide note — was one day join the "27 Club" — a around the time his daughter was Street Bridge, or to the bench- Defending NSIC Conference remarkable. reference to the age Jim Morri- born in the summer of 1992. es at Viretta Park, next to Critics describe 1991's "Nev- son, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hen- Nevertheless, his songwriting Cobain's house in Seattle. .:namps WS U Warriors ermind," which has sold more drix were when they died. remained impressive and became where some of his ashes are than 10 million copies, as one of Cobain found an outlet for more polished with Love's col- scattered. vs. the decade's most important these emotions in guitar, punk laboration, especially on "Heart- Radio stations around the albums. Its biggest hit, "Smells rock and painting, through which shaped Box" and other songs for country plan to devote airplay Northern State Wolves Like Teen Spirit," remains a he would express himself for the Nirvana's third album, "In to Nirvana's music Monday, seminal expression of teen angst. rest of his life. He spoke fre- Utero." and the Abef deen Museum of Cobain brought the dark, driven quently during the last two years In January 1994, as Cobain's History pl s to open an sound of grunge rock to the of his life of giving up music for despondency spiraled, he record- exhibit and walking tour of nation, helped save the world painting. ed his last great song, "You Cobain-related sites this sum- from hair metal, and with a sin- Shortly before he dropped out Know You're Right." It would mer. gle line — "Here we are now, of Aberdeen's Weatherwax High not be released until 2002, fol- "You can't get around the entertain us" — captured and School, Cobain began playing lowing a long legal battle drug use, but we're not going captivated a generation that had with classmate Krist Novoselic. between Love and the surviving to dwell on it a lot," curator Tuesday, April 13 grown bored and cynical about They formed Nirvana after mov- Nirvana members, but the song's Dann Sears says. "What's popular music. ing to Olympia in the late 1980s, ironic couplet "Things have important is his legacy, his Doubleheader 1 p.m. Andrew Harms, a 24-year-old and drummer Dave Grohl — never been so swell/ and I have music ... and he revolution- Maxwell Stadium disc jockey on a Seattle radio sta- now of the Foo Fighters — never been so well" lent a serious ized music." tion, still remembers his first joined the band in 1990, the year insight into Cobain's mind at 'the exposure to Nirvana, which Cobain began taking heroin, and time. remains his favorite band: seeing the year Nirvana's first album, While in Rome a month after Rest in Peace Kurt the video for "Teen Spirit" on "Bleach," helped it win a major recording it, he tried to kill him- MTV. label deal with DGC, part of self by taking 60 tranquilizers. "It filled me with an energy that music had not done for me before," Harms says. "The guy had an amazing creative mind, and he took all the emotions Brad Pitt on a Tropical Cruise. within him and expressed it through music. It was music of substance, music that seemed No Gen Ed courses. real to me." Catch a Tan! Cobain biographer Charles 30 seconds with a rotten tomato Cross says that when Nirvana went to record "Nevermind," and Joe Millionaire. WSU Baseball vs. Concordia St. Paul Indulgent Caramel Latte. Concert 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 One of your dreams Continued from Page 6 is really, really close. had to start her own publishing Warrior Baseball company." Draayer said that this concert is about our society and how it was constructed 200-300 years ago. "It's an important event, not just for music students, but it's also important for our campus to understand the significant contri- butions women have made to •Bring your Lawn chair and music," Draayer said. Everyone is welcome to catch exciting Warrior attend the Women's History Month Series. Admission is free. action at Loughery Field Corner of Mankato & Frontenac Reach Kari Winter at klwin- www.mughyjunction.eom ter3111@webmaiLwinonn edit April 7, 2004 Page 8 Warrior

• Score 'em Softball starts Baseball – 3/31, 4/3-4 Warriors 23 strong in NSIC Saint Mary's 3 Warriors 11-11 Warriors win four straight games UM-Duluth 6-3 Scott Swanson Warriors 8-16 WINONAN UM-Duluth 0-6

Softball – 3/31, 4/1, 4/3-4 The Winona State softball team kept their winning ways going this past week as they were victorious in Warriors 2-3 six of the eight games played. UW-Parkside 1-4 The wins brought their record to 23-3. Warriors 7-2 The conference season also got under way this MSU-Mankato 2-3 weekend in Wayne, Neb., and the Warriors did not disappoint as they swept all four games played, giv- Warriors 7 ing them a great start to defending last year's confer- UM-Duluth 4 ence championship. Warriors 7 Last Wednesday, Winona State split a pair of UM-Crookston 0 games at home with University of Wisconsin-Park- side. The first game was a pitcher's duel and the War- Warriors 11 riors' Stephanie Fritch came out on top by a score of Bemidji State 1 2-1. Fritch pitched seven innings allowing only four Warriors 6 hits. The win brought her record to 7-1 on the season. MSU-Moorhead 1 The second game on the day proved to be another close one, as it went into an extra inning of play. Men's tennis – 3/31 Despite a very solid effort by Abby Kacena, Parkside Doug Sundin/WilvoNAN The Warriors trounced Saint Mary's University 23-3 last Tuesday in a record-setting performance. won 4-3. Kacena, the designated hitter, was 3-for-3 in Warriors 2 Winona State set a single-game school record with 12 doubles. UW-La Crosse 7 the game. On the very next day Winona split another pair of Women's tennis – 4/1 home games, this time with Minnesota State Univer- sity-Mankato. WSU once again prevailed in the front 0 Warriors end of the doubleheader, winning 7-2. Elissa Wis- WSU warms bats; wins 5 UW-La Crosse 9 niewski pitched a complete game on the way to tally- Ian Stauffer a school record-breaking 12 doubles, walks and six strikeouts. Men's Golf – 3/29-30 ing her seventh win of the year. The Warriors dropped WINONAN en route to a 23-3 thrashing. "Not to slight our other pitchers, the nightcap, losing 3-2. When UM-Duluth came to town but when Josh and Brandon are on Placed 7th out of 12 teams at Saturday marked the start of the conference season the America Golf Classic After a weekend of sluggish for an NSIC weekend series on Sat- the mound, our guys know we can for the Warriors. They had four games in Wayne, offense to open the Northern Sun urday, the Warriors' offense again win every time," Poock said. "They Track & Field – 4/3 Neb., over a two-day span. Great pitching, combined Intercollegiate Conference season, started quickly. are both very solid pitchers and they with consistent batting, led the Warriors to four victo- the Winona State University baseball In the first game, the Warriors can pitch against any team on any Placed 2nd at Viking ries in four games. team bounced back with five straight swatted 14 hits and tallied 11 runs on day and keep us in the game." Olympics in Rock Island, Ill. The first game of the weekend proved to be a wins, including a victory over rival the way to an 11-6 win. Five players The Winona State bats and arms statement game for the Warriors. They showed that Saint Mary's University and four had two hits for WSU and Adam didn't let up on Sunday in another Watch 'ern they are for real. They hit .433 as a team against the wins over NSIC rival University of Gust hit a home run to lead the way. doubleheader against Duluth. University of Minnesota-Duluth on their way to a 7-4 Minnesota-Duluth. WSU pitcher Josh Schultz pushed Tony Nelson hurled a four-hit Baseball win. Sarah Carlson belted her seventh home run of With the wins, the Warriors (7-1 his record to 5-0 with the win. He gem in the first game to shut out the the year in the second inning. She also had 4 RBIs in NSIC, 17-7-1 overall) have taken went the entire way and gave up just Bulldogs 8-0, and in the second Doubleheader at Bemidji the game. hold of first place in the NSIC head- three earned runs and nine hits, with game the Warriors beat up Duluth State, Saturday, beginning at The second game of the day was another win, this ing into a four-game series this no walks and four strikeouts. pitcher Tim Battaglia on the way to a 1:30 p.m. time against Crookston. Jenny Stannis tossed a gem weekend at Bemidji State Universi- The second game didn't go any lopsided 16-6 victory. from the mound. She pitched the entire game, giving ty, which is 3-21 this season. WSU differently for WSU, as the Warriors Andrew Polehna, the Warriors' Doubleheader at Bemidji up just two hits and allowing no runs. It improved her also moved to No. 24 in the Colle- again put 11 runs on the board and regular closer, started the second State, Sunday, beginning at record to a dominating 7-0 on the year. giate Baseball Newspaper Poll had another solid pitching outing, game on Sunday, and after a rocky noon Nothing changed for the Warriors on Sunday. released Monday. this time by Brandon Hellenbrand. start, stifled the Duluth bats through They recorded another pair of wins completing a "We played a lot of tough teams The Warriors kept Duluth at bay the five innings. Softball great conference-opening weekend. They cruised to earlier in the year, and that has made entire game. Joe Magee had four hits, four RBI an 11-1 victory in the first game over Bemidji State us a better team," WSU coach Kyle WSU had just nine hits in the sec- and four runs scored on Sunday. Doubleheader at home vs. University. The always reliable Wisniewski tossed a Poock said. "Although we lost a few ond game, but home runs by Gust In the second game, Vazquez Concordia-St. Paul, Thurs- one-hitter, while notching her eighth victory, and games early, we saw some really and Brett Schmit — along with dou- legged out a triple in his first plate day beginning at 3 p.m. Brittany Roy was 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs. good pitchers, and that got our guys bles by Gust and Louie Grupe and a appearance, crushed a home run in Kristin Noble came up big for the Warriors in the ready for what we would see now." Dale Zwack triple — helped to push his second at bat, and swatted a sin- Doubleheader at home vs. final game of the weekend. She was 2-for-2 with a Against SMU, the Warriors came Winona State baserunners across the gle in his third. He had two more Upper Iowa, Friday begin- 2-run home run and an RBI double as she helped the out swinging a hot bat and never let plate. tries at the plate, but couldn't come ning at 4 p.m. Warriors to a 7-1 win over Minnesota State Universi- up, pounding the Cardinals' pitching Hellenbrand went six innings and up with a double to complete the ty-Moorhead. staff for 23 runs on 20 hits, including gave up just five hits with three cycle. Doubleheader at home vs. The Warriors feel good about their start to the con- Northern State, Tuesday ference season. beginning at 1 p.m. "It's a good way to start," said WSU softball coach Greg Jones. "We know it's a long way to go, but it's Men's tennis nice to get off on the right foot. It's nice to not have WSU tennis teams fall to UW-L your back against the wall." The Winona State tennis teams record to 5-8. Northern Sun Intercollegiate Confer- At Emporia State (KS), had a tough time handling the Uni- The Warrior women were also ence Championships. Thursday, 3 p.m. versity of Wisconsin-La Crosse, with decisively defeated. Unable to win a The Winona State men have three both the men's and women's teams match, they fell to UWL 9-0. The matches coming up tomorrow, Fri- At Truman State (MO), falling at home to the Eagles. loss dropped the Winona State day and Saturday. The Warriors will Friday, 3 p.m. The Warrior men faced off women to 7-14 on the year. The travel to Emporia State, then to Tru- against the Eagles last Wednesday, women will be in action next Friday man State and Northwest Missouri At Northwest Missouri losing 7-2, dropping the Warriors' and Saturday in Winona for the State. State, Saturday, noon

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April 7, 2004 Sports Page 9 You heard it here first: MLB no; NFL yes The Major League Baseball season is merely a bridge to the upcoming NFL campaign

to, sustain my attention. I don't mean to kick baseball while it's down, but there's a reason why pro football is now head and shoulders above the other major sports (baseball, basketball and hockey). Simply, it satisfies its fans. That said, the NFL draft is two and a half weeks away. To say the Ben Grice Vikings (who have the 19th selection in the first round) need to nab Sports Editor a defensive end is an understatement. With Kenny "Booze 'n Cruise" Mixon facing a possible four-game suspension for repeated- ly violating the league's substance abuse policy, the Vikes are in dire need of a pass-rusher from the outside. Unfortunately (for Vikings fans, that is) Ohio State stud Will Smith had an excellent Pro Day Baseball's opening day was Sunday (or last Tuesday if you count workout, increasing his draft status significantly. Now, Smith might the Yankees/Devil Rays Tokyo affair), and without trying to sound go ahead of Southern Cal's Kenechi Udeze, and both players will too nonchalant or judgmental, I couldn't came less. likely be selected before No. 19. Baseball — especially in Minnesota, where it's played indoors in If that's the case, look for Minnesota to take Miami linebacker one of the worst sporting venues in the nation, if not the world — is Jonathan Vilma. The Canes' leading tackler two of the past three nothing more than a summer distraction, bridging the end of basket- seasons, Vilma has been referred to as a Ray-Lewis-type backer, ball season and the beginning of football season together. Really, who explodes through his hits and can pursue side-line to side-line. that's all it is. His teammate and fellow linebacker, D.J. Williams, might also be an America's favorite pastime has changed. No longer do droves of option. Williams, who played fullback as a freshman, is bigger and people flood major league stadiums on a consistent basis, no longer stronger than Vilma, but just as fast. Although somewhat raw in are water-cooler conversations about the exploits of a Barry Bonds terms of his reads, Williams has the upside to become one of the or Sammy Sosa (except, perhaps, if they regard, a corked bat and/or league's best. Either way, the Vikings couldn't miss. steroid use), and no longer is the general public interested in who With the talent level of this year's draft being higher than any can purchase (that's right, purchase) this year's World Series title. other in the past decade, it might not be a bad idea to trade out of the Now, the NFL has become our nation's beloved. It's fast-paced, No. 19 spot and stockpile additional draft picks. There are obvious- AP Photo hard-hitting, in-your-face action. There's a salary cap. And let's face ly pros and cons to doing this, but it's an option nonetheless. it, it's more entertaining to watch. Ohio State defensive end Will Smith (93) hits San Diego If I were in the Vikings' war room on April 24 (and I should be), I know there are those out there who still hold Major League State quarterback Mike Dlugolecki (5) during the first though, I'd make sure to grab Smith. Whatever had to happen to get Baseball near and dear to their heart. I admit, it's been intriguing of quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Ohio Stadium in that done, I'd do it. If it meant packaging Onterrio Smith in a trade, late to watch the Twins make some postseason noise (albeit at a Columbus, Ohio. so be it. Will Smith is special. Anytime you get a guy who tips the decibel somewhere between a dinner conversation and a loud whis- I've come to the point where I need something more. I need a scales at around 270 pounds, still runs a 4.6 40-yard dash and has an per), but only because that hadn't happened in more than 10 years. sport where every game is crucial, every moment or play critical to affinity for punishing quarterbacks, you take him. Plus, it never Don't get me wrong, I used to love baseball when I was little. I'd the outcome of an entire season. I don't need baseball, with its 162- hurts to add some Bel-Air freshness to your squad. (Do you realize relive scenarios from the 1987 and 1991 World Series with my game schedule. A baseball team could lose its first 40 games and still that if Robert Horry and Ohio State DE Will Smith traded names, or friend, all from the friendly confines of my backyard. But that was be more than eligible for postseason success. That's ridiculous. faces, there would be strong support that human cloning works? And some time ago. Things have changed. Allegiances have changed. I need a sport where I don't fall asleep a third of the way through Jada Pinkett wouldn't know whom to take home.) Needs have changed. the game, where I don't need an assortment of foods, nuts and treats Ben Grice can be reached at [email protected] Another division title? Twins will try again MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins Fultz and Joe Roa were added inexpensively to fill If the other eight guys in the order are produc- Pitching is the biggest question mark, since the are aiming for a third straight division title, and roles in the rotation, behind the plate and in the ing, the pressure on Mauer -- the 20-year-old left- depth the Twins had the past two years has disap- they're confident another one can be had — for the bullpen, respectively. handed hitting phenom from St. Paul — will peared and several players are unproven in their same low price. "We feel good about what we have," Ryan said. lessen. And that can only help ease the transition given roles. In their 43-year history, the Twins have never "We're excited — interested to see how they for Mauer, who will be asked to handle a big- Johan Santana is one of the game's best young made the playoffs three years in a row. They'll try respond." league staff and hit major-league pitching with a lefties but has never thrown more than 158 1/3 to accomplish that feat this season, after an owner- What helps, as always, is that Minnesota still half-season of Double-A ball as his highest level of innings in a season. Nathan has a 95 mph fastball ship-imposed cap on the payroll forced them to plays in a weak AL Central. The intradivision wins experience. but one career save. J.C. Romero has excellent part with several key players. won't come as easily this season, though. "It has gone pretty quick, but hopefully things stuff but must show he's levelheaded enough to be "You're always Last year's surprise team, the keep going well," Mauer said. the top setup man. Silva has a wicked sinker but going to have a chal- Royals, improved themselves Gardenhire, who's entering his third season, one career start. lenge here," general over the winter and don't figure seems as confident as he was beginning his first. "That's going to tell us how our season goes," manager Terry Ryan to fade from the race this time. "We've got good arms," he said. "I like our Gardenhire said. said, referring to the a lot of The White Sox could be inspired lineup." annual inequity in 101* ut by their new manager, Ozzie spending on salaries Guillen. 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