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TUDENT OICE FebruaryS 20, 2015 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 101, Issue 15 Education Abroad Fair encourages world travel Jack Tuthill eling Classroom] because [email protected] you can go to a whole bunch of different places.” The 2015 spring semester Edu- International Traveling cation Abroad Fair was held on Classroom (ITC) is a spring Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Falcon’s semester program that gives Nest, and over 260 UW-River Falls students an opportunity to students curiously moved around visit seven significant cit- the room in hopes of learning more ies in Europe while earning about the 24 unique Education course credit. Abroad programs and opportunities. ITC costs approximately The Education Abroad Fair is a $16,000 for the semester. once-a-semester event, usually held Ideally, ITC needs 25 to 35 in the third week of each new aca- students to be financially vi- demic semester, and this particular able. Currently, there are 31 fair featured 21 UWRF programs, ITC students abroad. Stu- one internship opportunity through dents are in the classroom World Endeavors, and booths from or on fieldtrips in each city UW-Platteville and the University for seven days, but are given of Minnesota. three days to sightsee there- Platteville and Minnesota offer after. Education Abroad programs to in- “So, you have a couple terested students who want to travel days in-between to sort of to a specific country which UWRF wander and find what you does not offer. want,” said Rich Wallace, All 21 UWRF programs that were ITC spring 2015 coordina- featured at the Education Abroad tor. “Then we meet back up, Fair are faculty led or administered; and we just move across Eu- Carmella Everhart/Student Voice nine of the programs are semester rope this way.” Joomin Hwang and Minchang Jang sing songs in Korean for everyone at the end of the Education Abroad Fair. length, and 12 are short-term and Tentatively, the 2016 take place during J-term, spring ITC program will visit the coun- Global Connections with the hope bagpipes at the fair, which flooded stop by and see what’s what. We re- break or summer. While Global tries of Scotland, England, France, of matching a specific program with the University Center with music— ally like the location, and it’s suited Connections does its best to spread the Netherlands, Italy and Ger- a specific individual. When choos- the extremely loud kind. us very well.” word of each Education Abroad many. Approximately $11,000 of ing an Education Abroad program, “So he started to go ‘whoooo,’ Rogers said that the fall fair usu- Fair, there are always students un- the $16,000 goes towards lodging, it’s important to consider the loca- and I thought: ‘wow, that’s loud; ally gets over 500 students, in com- aware of it. meals, plane and rail tickets, and tion, time of year and cost of each that’s really, really loud,’” Rogers parison to the 260 it saw on Feb. 11. “It’s surprising to me how many course costs. program. said. “It’s usually the third week of times people say: ‘yeah, I just The other $5,000 is an estimat- “The cost is kept down in the The bagpipes player was then classes and so there’s a lot of dream- kind of walked by,’” said Educa- ed cost of what an average stu- [Experience] Scotland program by escorted outside because of the ex- ing and new interest and every- tion Abroad Advisor Carol Rogers. dent spends on other expenses like doing some house chores,” Rogers cessive noise, where he played for thing,” Rogers said. “You got one “There’s a lot going on in the Fal- clothes, entertainment, souvenirs, said. “Like, sometimes you have students walking around campus, quarter of the school that maybe con’s Nest, and sometimes it con- tours, and fine-dining. to sweep the front steps of this pal- while a Global Connections student isn’t familiar with the whole idea of cerns you and sometimes you feel “It’s an expensive program, not as ace—yeah, not too bad, I’ll do that. employee held a sign, inviting stu- Education Abroad, except for bits like you might be just kind of crash- expensive as it could be,” Wallace It can be the right thing for you, dents into the Falcon’s Nest for the and pieces, so it is our bigger fair.” ing a party, but we really want you said. “We get people that spend only and perhaps not for someone else. fair. If you’re interested in learning to come into this one.” $1,000 or $1,200, and we get people Everyone’s situation is unique, just The next Education Abroad Fair more about Education Abroad pro- Among the 260 students who at- who’ve spent $10,000 of their own like being here [at UWRF].” will be held on Sept. 16 in the Fal- grams, visit the Global Connections tended was UWRF student Taylor money. That cost is all you.” At the conclusion of the Educa- con’s Nest, a date that has to be office in 102 Hagestad Hall. Gregg, who visited Italy over J-term Students studying abroad in one tion Abroad Fair, UWRF students booked 18 months in advance. Specialists are available for guid- in January through the Explore Italy of the other 20 UWRF programs Joomin Hwang and Minchang Jang “The Falcon’s Nest seems to be ance, and a number of pamphlets program. can do so in countries such as Ja- sang songs in their native Korean a really good place for it,” Rogers are available for important informa- “I’m really anxious to go back pan, Germany, Australia, India, language to the enjoyment of the said. “It’s right on the first floor, tion. Applications for summer Edu- abroad,” Gregg said. “I kind of Costa Rice, Nicaragua, China, Scot- growing crowd. it’s at a convenient time right in the cation Abroad programs are usually wanted to go for a semester and I land, Uganda and Belize. Interested Last year, Rogers was able to per- middle of the day, so people are al- due before April 1. was looking at [International Trav- students are guided by faculty in suade a UWRF student to play the ready eating and they can hopefully Dairy Club takes top honors Focus on U pushes forward at dairy science conference despite lack of equipment Maxwell Vine members, with the senior it really shows that our school Rebecca Meidl lems. According to Travis ress and if we’re not advanc- teams having junior and se- is just as prestigious as they [email protected] [email protected] Kronk, the editor and treasur- ing as an organization, then nior level students with the are,” Zwiefelhofer said. er of Focus on U, every pack- why have an organization?” The senior Dairy Club junior teams having freshmen There were over 500 stu- There are many organiza- age producer (a person that Kronk said. team at UW-River Falls has and sophomore students. dents that participated in the tions on the campus of UW- puts a single story together) To get a camera would have taken top honors for the third “In the Quiz Bowl there are conference, with many of River Falls, and all of these has two weeks to get a story been a huge help because Fo- year in a row at the Midwest two phases per round,” said those students participating organizations attract different and video together for the on- cus on U has only one camera Regional American Dairy senior Diary Club member in the Quiz Bowl. kinds of people. There are air showing that happens ev- for all of the package produc- Science Association-Student Paige Roberts, in an email. “It’s a confidence-builder clubs for marketing commu- ery other Thursday. ers to use. Affiliate Division (ADSA- “The first phase is individual for all the students in our nication majors, psychology This semester, Focus on U If the camera is being used SAD) Conference hosted by questions where each mem- club,” said Dairy Club Ad- majors, for people who are is trying to put people into by someone else, then every- UW-Platteville in Wisconsin ber gets asked three questions visor Steven Kelm. “It’s just interested in astronomy, and teams, where they will have one else has to wait on their Dells, Wisconsin. and if you get it right you kind of saying that we’re then there’s something called a technical person (someone story until use of the cam- The conference was held get 10 points.” Roberts also competing with the very best “Focus on U.” who knows how to run the era becomes available. With from Jan. 30 through Feb. said that the second phase is in the nation in a lot of differ- Focus on U is something camera and all the equip- these budget cuts, Focus on 1. The conference featured a speed round where players ent ways, and coming out on that has been around for quite ment) together with people U has had to hold off on try- many speakers and programs can win or lose points, similar top means that we are com- some time, but not many peo- who want to be onscreen, ing to get another camera that based around the dairy indus- to the speed round in Family peting very well.” ple on campus know about and writers, who write for would be progress for the or- try, and invited many Mid- Feud. The Dairy Club is the larg- the student media organiza- that single package story. The ganization. western universities to attend. “The questions range any- est student organization on tion. This is a student orga- reason being for this is to pro- The camera that is used Some of these universities where from cheese-making to campus, and hosts many nization where the students duce better content. Focus on now is an older camera that included: the University of ruminant nutrition, to basic events and fundraisers on themselves produce a news- U also has its own YouTube does not have the quality that Minnesota, North Dakota dairy knowledge,” said se- campus. Their biggest event cast on live television. channel called “FocusO- the organization needs. Stu- State University, Iowa State nior Dairy Club member Eric being the “Falcon Premier.” Although it seems to be a nUTelevision,” where they dents in Focus on U use their University, and many more. Zwiefelhofer. “We collect great dairy journalism or digital film and post all its videos. produced videos in a folder to Some programs and ac- The junior team lost in the animals and have an auction television organization, there Although this all seems help potential employers see tivities held at the conference first round, but the senior in the spring,” Roberts said. are also many students who easy, there are always ob- what they can do, but with were educational seminars team went on to beat Iowa “It’s a lot of work and all the have different majors who are stacles. One that is affecting such an old camera, the qual- and speakers, and they also State and then beat Michigan members get involved, but part of Focus on U. the whole campus now is the ity is not up-to-date. held fun team-building activ- State University in the final in the end it’s worth all the Altogether there are 15 budget cuts. Although there are obsta- ities such as: a comedian and round. Zwiefelhofer said that late nights and hard work, students in Focus on U, all Focus on U has been trying cles in creating video stories, a visit to the Kalahari water it’s a great feeling to take because it’s a ton of fun and of whom play an important to get another camera that the Focus on U has figured out park. home the victory for another we raise a lot of money for part and only five of them package producers can use to how to create a better quality The highlight of the trip year. the club”. are digital film and television create stories. With the bud- news stories. The organiza- was the Quiz Bowl. The Quiz “We’re going against big The Dairy Club attends the majors. get cuts, it has been a chal- tion continues to make prog- Bowl invited “senior” and schools, we’re going against conference every year, and Being on television is not lenge to get the equipment ress and will be airing its first “junior” teams to compete in you know, Madison, Michi- every year they learn more as easy as it sounds. There are needed to make progress at episode of the spring semes- a knowledge test of the dairy gan State, Ohio State, and about their industry and they many steps to creating a show Focus on U. ter on Thursday, Feb. 19. industry. Each team had four their prestigious schools, but grow as a club. and there can be many prob- “If we’re not making prog- Student Voice 2 NEWS February 20, 2015 to present two public lectures as part of the students starting in the fall of 2017, before inaugural Wyman Visiting Professorship in graduating. History event. During Senate’s weekly meeting on Feb. News briefs: At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, Worster 17, a goal was set for 100 voting students per Bull-purchasing Open exhibit and reception are free and open to the will present “Wilderness: The Higher Altru- Senate representative. Were this goal reached, public. The exhibited artwork will be avail- ism in American Environmental Values” in it would be an unprecedented amount of stu- House set on March 14 able for purchase. the Kinnickinnic River Theater in the Uni- dent voters, considering only roughly 200 stu- Art student veterans Mike Vance, Harley versity Center at UWRF. A public reception dent ballots were received for Senate presi- The UW-River Falls animal and food sci- Hotchkiss and Katie Powell organized the ex- ence department, St. Croix Valley Bull Test begins at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to dential elections late last March. hibition that will feature drawings, photogra- the public. Details on the exact time and method of de- and UW Extension will be hosting an open phy, glass works, sculpture and paintings cre- house on Saturday, March 14, at the UWRF Worster’s talk will offer reflections on the livery of the referendum is still in the works. ated by current UWRF students and faculty significance of the 1964 Wilderness Act and Details will be posted on the Student Voice’s Dairy Learning Center on the Mann Valley who are veterans. UWRF veterans exhibiting Farm. of nature conservation in general in the U.S. twitter account, @uwrfvoice, once they’re an- their art were not required to be enrolled in art and the rest of the world. nounced. The open house will allow producers to pre- classes in order to participate in the show and view the bulls for the sale as well as provide Once a consensus in American culture, na- are allowed up to four artworks with any type ture reservation recently seems to have been a short educational program addressing topics of theme or content. Eau Claire to host related to making bull-purchasing decisions. shattered by increasing ideological and moral Twenty percent of the proceeds of any sales differences. Worster will examine that early As beef producers approach this spring and of the artwork will be donated to the UWRF indie music festival consider purchasing a replacement bull, this consensus, explain how and why it broke Veteran Services office and 80 percent will re- down and suggest that this commitment to The inaugural “Eaux Claires Music and program will help with the decision-making main with the artist. process. saving wildness in the landscape is not likely Arts Festival” recently announced its lineup Gallery 101 hours are 1-8 p.m. Monday to disappear. His talk will suggest that an old- for the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, indie music Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The ed- through Friday, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. For ucational program will start at 10 a.m. and in- er pragmatism toward moral values needs to festival. more information, call the UWRF art depart- be renewed in order to overcome our present Eaux Claires will take place at Foster Farm, cludes short presentations on: 1) What do all ment at 715-425-3266. these numbers mean and how do I use them in impasse. just outside of Eau Claire, on July 17-18. selection? 2) What visually should I consider On Friday, March 6, Worster will present Eaux Claires will feature a mix of local Twin when selecting a bull? 3) What is a yearling Dance Theatre to host “Shrinking the Earth: From an Age of Abun- Cities, Western Wisconsin and national talent. bull worth this spring? dance to an Age of Limits” at the River Falls The festival was curated by Eau Claire na- The educational program will conclude by annual spring concert Public Library, from 7-8:30 p.m. with a public tive and Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, reception at 6 p.m. The event is free and open and Aaron Dessner of The National. Vernon noon. The UWRF Student Beef Management The UW-River Falls Dance Theatre will Team will offer lunch for $6 per person. After to the public. and Dessner will each be taking the stage as present its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. This lecture will show, through maps and headliners, Vernon with his Grammy award- lunch the participants are invited to preview March 4-7 in the Blanch Davis Theatre in the the bulls; consignors will be on hand to an- photographs, how dramatically our perspec- winning band Bon Iver, marking its first per- Kleinpell Fine Arts building. tive on the earth has changed over the past formance on stage since 2012, and Dessner swer questions. The concert features the work of numerous There is no charge for the program but pro- 500 years, and how our humankind as a spe- with the Grammy-nominated rock group The UWRF Dance Theatre alumni, current stu- cies on the planet has also changed dramati- National. ducers are asked to pre-register by contacting dents, faculty and professionals. The evening the St. Croix County Extension Office at 715- cally. For many centuries, beginning in the Bon Iver and The National will perform will consist of diverse dance forms from clas- west and now sweeping over the whole globe, alongside artists like Spoon, Sufjan Stevens, 531-1930. For more information, email amy. sical Chinese, swing, contemporary, modern, [email protected]. the common view has been that we live on S. Carey, Sylvan Esso, Doomtree, Polica, jazz and hip hop fusion. a planet of abundance that we must conquer Charles Bradley, Low, The Tallest Man on This year’s guest artist, Tricia Wood, has and make use of it. Earth, The Lone Bellow and more. S. Carey, Feb. 26 Career Fair created a fun and uplifting swing dance fea- Now, all nations are facing natural limits of which played a free show at UW-River Falls turing East Coast Swing. Wood’s many years resources and ecology. The old and vanishing this summer, was formed by Bon Iver drum- features 90 employers of experience competing in ballroom compe- era has left us with many important institu- mer Sean Carey, who is the lead vocalist for titions helped create a mix of precision with tions and ideas to be questioned and ultimate- S. Carey. The spring Career Fair hosted by Career exciting, exuberant steps. Services will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ly revised or replaced. In addition to its 40-plus performances, Dance Theatre alumna Haiya Zhang has re- In addition to the two public lectures, Wor- the festival will place emphasis on artistic on Thursday, Feb. 26, in the University Center staged a classical Chinese dance, previously at UW-River Falls, and more than 90 employ- ster will meet with UWRF students in two collaboration across its lineup and redefin- premiered in 2008, in conjunction with the courses on March 5: “U.S. environmental his- ing the format of audience to artist interaction ers attending the Career Fair will be seeking university’s “Year of China” theme, for this potential employees to recruit for open posi- tory” and “U.S. history since 1865.” in a performance environment. A number of year’s concert. In 2012, Bry Wyman, son of the late UWRF camping options are available just west of the tions. Zhang’s “A Lovely Folk Song” whirls Career Fair attendees can expect to find history Professor Walker Wyman, made the festival. A full bar and small performances brightly colored Chinese parasols with en- first living $1 million donation to the univer- will take place at the nearby campground. jobs or internship opportunities and network chanting grace and visual spectacle. Ricardo with employers including: Ashley Furniture sity to establish the Walker D. and Helen Bry- Two-day tickets start at $135. Visit eaux- Suarez has constructed a comical number, ant Wyman Endowed Visiting Professorship claires.com for more information. Industries, Foremost Farms, AT&T, Del Mon- “The Waiting Room,” that takes the mun- te Foods and Land O’Lakes. in History and Art. dane waiting room experience to new quirky To learn more about this inaugural Wyman “We made it our goal to make this Career heights. UWRF to present free Fair more appealing to all of the colleges at Visiting Professor in History event and the UWRF Dance Theatre Director Mari Wyman legacy on campus, visit http://www. UWRF by reaching out to numerous com- Kline-Kluck’s “Bereavement” explores the ‘Jazz Club Cabaret’ panies in varied industries,” said Career Fair uwrf.edu/HIST/About/FacultyStaff/Emeriti- stages of grief from different perspectives as WalkerWyman.cfm. For more information, The UW-River Falls RADD Jazz Series Coordinator Luke Porter. “We are looking it features the vocal expertise of Jenna Cook forward to having a large variety of organi- call the UWRF history and philosophy de- will present “Jazz Club Cabaret” featuring accompanied by the brilliant piano of Sor Her. partment at 715-425-3164. the UWRF Faculty Jazz Ensemble and guest zations that appeal to students for internships Kline-Kluck also choreographed a full and entry-level jobs.” saxophonist Donny McCaslin from 7:30-11 company piece, “Shadows,” beginning with p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, in the Falcon’s Nest Aside from varied employers, this year’s eerie ambient accompaniment that quickly Student senate urges fair features a new interactive UWRF Career in the University Center. transitions into a boisterous fusion of contem- The Falcon’s Nest will be transformed to Fair Plus App. porary hip hop dance. students to vote on fee The app, available free in the Android and resemble a true jazz club, with free refresh- The piece “Humans,” choreographed by Student Senate is encouraging students ments, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The iTunes stores, allows students to research Rana Kuebker, explores human relationships companies, sort companies by majors they are around the UW-River Falls campus to vote event is free and open to everyone. For more and interactions. Kuebker challenges existing next week on the proposed Falcon Center fee information, email [email protected]. hiring and learn tips on how leave a lasting notions while encouraging supportive con- impression on recruiters. which would help fund maintenance of the tact. facility. Career Services encourages students to re- UWRF student Marcus Dryer has created a Fulbright Ambassador search the organizations that will be in atten- The referendum will ask students to vote hilarious satire which uses a remix of a famil- in favor or against the fee, which would cost dance. Hire-a-Falcon, the Career Fair website iar soundscape from Star Wars for his virtuo- to speak on Nicaragua and the UWRF Career Fair Plus App are tools each UWRF student $175 for the 2015-16 sic, yet comical take on some very recogniz- Matt Vonk, professor in the department of that can be utilized to research attending orga- academic year, increasing to $200 for future able characters. physics and the 2014-2015 Fulbright Ambas- nizations and learn more about the positions years. The fee would not go towards con- Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, sador, will speak about his experience at noon they offer. struction of the building, which is already and $5 for students and children. Tickets can on Wednesday, March 4, in the Willow River For more information on the Career Fair, fully funded, but would contribute mostly to be purchased beginning Feb. 23 at the Univer- Room in the University Center. the attending organizations and possible vol- employee compensation as well as equipment sity Theatre Box Office in the Kleinpell Fine In 2010, Vonk received a Fulbright award unteering opportunities, visit www.uwrf.edu/ and information technology upkeep, accord- Arts building from 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday to live and teach in Managua, Nicaragua. CareerFair or call Career Services at 715-425- ing to Chancellor Dean Van Galen’s proposal. or by phone at 715-425-3114. On perfor- While there, Vonk collaborated with the fac- 3572 or email [email protected]. The The Falcon Center will be devoted to athlet- mance days, the box office opens at 3 p.m. for ulty at the National Engineering University fair is open to everyone. ics and general physical well-being. Accord- ticket purchases. ing to Senate President Anthony Sumnicht, and taught digital electronics. For more information about the concert, the Falcon Center will be free to students. The In his free time, he was able to explore the Art department hosts email Kline-Kluck at [email protected] facility is expected to offer varying levels of fascinating country. Although the bulk of his or call 715-425-0743. membership to alumni and the general public. experience was very positive, at the end of veteran art exhibition According to his proposal, Van Galen expects his stay, Vonk had to adjust his plans when The UW-River Falls art department, in co- Kansas professor to the Falcon Center to contribute to student re- rival student groups started firing morteros, a operation with the UWRF Veteran Services tention and recruitment. common utensil used in pharmacies to crush office, will present “UWRF Veterans, Active speak at history event According to the project website, the Fal- various substances, at each other on campus. Duty and Reserves Art Exhibition” from Feb. con Center “includes classrooms, a human In the presentation Vonk will talk about his An internationally renowned scholar of en- performance laboratory, a large gymnasium, time in Nicaragua, some long-term effects 16 through March 4, in Gallery 101 of the vironmental history, Professor Donald Wor- Kleinpell Fine Arts building. dance studio, auxiliary gym, offices, locker of the experience, and why UW-River Falls ster, Hall Distinguished Professor of Ameri- rooms, training rooms and other supporting students should consider applying, even if An artists’ reception will occur from 4-6 can History Emeritus at the University of p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, in Gallery 101. The spaces.” you’re skeptical or unsure. Refreshments will Kansas, will visit UW-River Falls March 4-6 The project will also include the remodel- be served. ing of the existing Hunt Are- na and the Knowles Center. 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A record number of 100 under- the URSCA office helps students “It’s understood worldwide that in a multidisciplinary event like For more information about graduate students’ research and through the entire NCUR registra- research isn’t considered research that,” Haynes said. NCUR visit cur.org/ncur_2015/, creative projects were accepted for tion process and pays for most of unless it’s shared,” Schneider-Re- Schneider-Rebozo emphasized or visit uwrf.edu/URSCA/ to learn presentation at the National Confer- each student’s trip, including bus- bozo said. “So sharing the results that students should seriously con- more about getting started through ence on Undergraduate Research ing, flights, and accommodations, of your studies is vital for a healthy sider conducting and presenting URSCA. (NCUR) this year. as long as the student travels with research process. If you’re NCUR is an interdisciplinary UWRF. just doing research and conference where students repre- The only things that students then not telling anyone senting universities and colleges pay for are individual presentation about it, it’s not good for from all around the world present materials and some food over the you or for the world.” their research and creative works in weekend. URSCA has directly a variety of formats. The mission of The trip is funded by URSCA serviced 1,700 students in NCUR is to promote undergraduate because the students who partici- the two years that the of- research scholarships and creative pate in it voted in favor of setting fice has been open, and activity done in partnership with aside a certain amount of differen- at the “Fall Gala” last faculty or other mentors as a vital tial tuition money to help pay for year there were 245 stu- component of higher education, ac- undergraduate research activities, dents that presented their cording to the NCUR website. including Falcon Travel Grants and work at UWRF, which Every year, the UW-River Falls conducting research. is quadruple the number Undergraduate Research, Scholarly Riley Haynes, a senior major- of students than in previ- and Creative Activity (URSCA) ing in business administration and ous years, according to office works with students to at- Spanish at UWRF, is a researcher Schneider-Rebozo. tend the annual conference. This though URSCA. He said he is cur- Haynes said that one of year, 54 students attended the first rently working on a research project the reasons there has been two NCUR 2015 registration work- for the office. so much more involve- shops. The 29th annual conference “Right now I am putting together ment is because of the way will be held at Eastern Washington a historical database of pretty much the office is dealing with University in Cheney, Washington, anyone and everyone who has done outreach to different areas on April 16-18. research through URSCA in the of campus. URSCA Director Lissa Schnei- past,” Haynes said. “I think one of the rea- der-Rebozo said that this was the Haynes also assists students in sons that we have seen so first year two registration work- getting their materials together for much more attendance at shops were held. the registration process before the events such as Fall Gala is Carmella Everhart/Student Voice “Normally we only hold one conference. being able to tell everyone URSCA Director Lissa Schneider-Rebozo and URSCA Coordinator Elizabeth workshop but there were so many Schneider-Rebozo stressed the about it and bring together Jordahl help UWRF undergraduate students conduct research. Volunteering can help with future employment Brooke Brokaw dipping. You are getting two ben- “If you’re in a helping profession community, service to others, and should be criminal justice experi- [email protected] efits out of this experience.” such as social work, your free time opportunity,” Peterson said. ence, and if they have volunteered Volunteer work can add immense should show that you want to help Volunteer work on a resume can in that field, put it in that area on With the competitiveness of the value to a resume and 2008 UW- people,” Wilson said. even influence someone’s decision their resume as a volunteer,” Wilson job market becoming ever-increas- River Falls alumna and human re- UWRF social work major Lauren in the hiring process. said. ing, students may wonder how they sources officer at First National Grammond understands that being “More times than not, when two Volunteer work can weigh differ- can set themselves apart from other Bank of River Falls Kaydi Peterson in a helping major means spend- candidates are very close in quali- ently for employers and job seekers, applicants in the job hiring process. sees this first hand. ing more time performing activi- fications, this factor will be used to so Peterson encourages students One simple and rewarding way “As a community bank, this fac- ties such as volunteering, but also make the hiring decision,” Peterson to keep this in mind when think- students can do this is by partici- tor is important in our hiring process agrees that no matter what major a said. ing about where they would like to pating in volunteer work which, in because community involvement student has, there are benefits. work. turn, can be added to resumes. and service is of value here and “It shows that you’re willing to Volunteer work on “If volunteer work is of value to Because college can feel like a part of our legacy at First National do things that you won’t necessar- a resume can even you, but not to the employer you’re balancing act between work and Bank of River Falls,” Peterson said. ily get recognition for,” Grammond influence someone’s applying with, ask yourself if this is school, some students may struggle “Volunteer work in general shows said. “If you’re a commuter student, truly the employer for you,” Peter- with finding time to volunteer. Di- dedication and connection to the like me, it’s also a great way to meet decision in the son said. “Opportunity to serve the rector of Career Services Melissa community and, perhaps, valuable people.” hiring process. community has a strong impact on Wilson admits that finding the time leadership experience.” One question students may ask employee satisfaction.” to volunteer can be challenging, but Although in most professions themselves is: do employers even When deciding to list volunteer The River Falls area offers a finding the right volunteer work to there is not a specific amount of look for volunteer work on a re- work on a resume, Wilson says it multitude of volunteer opportuni- participate in is key. time that applicants should spend sume? depends on the student and how it ties. Even joining a club on campus “It needs to be a mix of some- volunteering, Wilson believes that “Experience outside of an em- relates to the field. that performs volunteer work can thing that you are passionate about students in some majors should dis- ployment setting builds a more “For a student who is going into be a good first step in determining and enjoy, and applies to your ma- play a greater presence of volunteer well-rounded resume and shows the criminology, for example, one of what volunteer work is of interest to jor,” Wilson said. “I call this double work on their resumes. candidate values connection to the the first headings on their resume someone. UWRF Black Student Union ‘Jade Sky’ lets students experience invites all to organization Chinese astrology with planetarium Britany Bonney mers and I just assumed they “I really enjoyed the pre- Christine Marriott fellow students, their post- which needs to be addressed. [email protected] would have different names sentation,” Davis said. “It [email protected] secondary education, their Rosana said BSU tries to be but they actually chose differ- was beautiful, it was interest- problems, and making it sensitive to what members The planetarium in the Ag ent groupings of those stars,” ing, I learned a lot of things I With the racially-charged through college together with need. Sci building is a place where Korenic said. didn’t know.” atmosphere in the U.S. lately, mutual cooperation is an im- She said BSU is often a people can go to see how an- The Jade Sky presenta- During the presentation, the timing is right to bring ev- portant part of UWRF’s BSU fun meeting. Many meetings cient Chinese constellations tions last about 45 minutes Korenic shared a story about eryone together to celebrate focus according to Vice Pres- are full of food, laughter and compare to constellations in and Korenic said there are a the Big Dipper and how that black history and diversity. ident Ashley-Beth Rosana. team games like “Jeopardy.” the western world. lot of Chinese constellations constellation is different in The UW-River Falls Black “A lot of people think ‘oh, The BSU will be wind- UW-River Falls physics and stories to choose from so Chinese astronomy. Student Union (BSU) always it’s Black Student Union, we ing up Black History Month Professor Eileen Korenic she had to narrow down her Korenic said in Chinese as- has something going on. Its probably can’t go to their on Feb. 27. A full evening presents a free presentation in choices for the presentation. tronomy the stars that make meetings are lively and strive events, and go to their meet- of cultural performances and the planetarium once a month “The Chinese system for up the Big Dipper are called to strike a balance between ings,’ but we are really open,” authentic African food in the called: “Jade Sky: Astronomy dividing up the sky has about the “seven levels of human serious issues, which pertain Rosana said. “We talk about Kleinpell Fine Arts building in China.” Korenic said these 280 different individual either reasoning.” to their mission, and fun as a issues that pertain to the is planned. presentations are to celebrate pictures or single stars that Davis said there was a student organization. black community in the U.S., “African Night” is free and the Year of China at UWRF. had some meaning, compared lot of information to take in BSUs have been around on even maybe challenges that everyone is invited to come There were two presenta- to the western world it only at the presentation and she college campuses since the we face as minority students. help celebrate. There will be tions on Thursday, Feb. 12, has 88,” Korenic said. “Since would like to read more about spring of 1966 at San Fran- We really want them to feel cultural performances from because Feb. 19 is the start of there were so many, I just had Chinese astronomy. cisco State College. like we’re there for them in 6-8 p.m. and authentic Af- the Chinese New Year. to go with what I thought was “I thought the presentation During the Civil Rights all types of situations, if it’s rican cuisine from 8-9 p.m. Korenic said when she the most interesting, what did was too short,” Davis said. “I movement of the 1960s, these socially, being friends and For more information contact started researching Chinese I thought were the coolest im- could have sat there and lis- organizations sprung up all going out and doing things, Oboi Jones at oboi.jones@ astronomy she thought the ages, so it was a pretty per- tened for hours.” over the country. There is a or if they’re having trouble my.uwrf.edu. Chinese constellations would sonal choice.” According to the Year of national organization to sup- with homework or school is “Giving other students and be similar to constellations in Jackie Davis, a non-tradi- China events page, Jade Sky port and guide BSUs in the just stressing them out, we people just a chance to see the western world. tional student at UWRF at- presentations are free and U.S. want them to come to us.” there is something to cel- “I thought it was going to tended one of the Jade Sky open to the public and suit- In their mission statement, Thinking about its mis- ebrate, it doesn’t always have be pretty straightforward, that presentations earlier this able for all ages. online, the National BSU sion, Rosana said, “I think to be these sort of serious, is, you just look at the same month. Davis said she was The next presentation will says: “NBSU is organized people have culture-shock heavy discussions, which stars that we see in the west- interested in the comparison be at 7 p.m. on March 12, in exclusively for the purpose of maybe from more diverse need to be had, but also this ern world, the same stars ex- between the Chinese and U.S. 201 Ag Sci. working with Black Student high schools and communi- more celebratory, kind of, isted for the Chinese astrono- constellations. Unions and to enhance the ties back home. They come come eat with us,” said soci- quality of life for undergradu- to River Falls and feel kind of ology Professor Paige Miller, ate college students.” outcast or different.” BSU’s advisor. UWRF’s BSU embraces All are welcome to join If interested in attend- Follow the Student that mission with a slight dif- BSU. Rosana said its meeting ing a BSU meeting contact ference. All students of any format may be different each Jones. Meetings are every race or minority are welcome time because they might have other Monday at 5 p.m. in the Voice on Twitter to join the student organiza- a member with an urgent is- Wind River Room in the Uni- tion. sue, needing some immedi- versity Center. The idea of caring about ate support or a current event @uwrfvoice Student Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS February 20, 2015 EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR UW-River Falls Babler family thanks UW-River Falls needs to protest To all students, athletes and faculty: record of 702 spectators, which made the event a total success. It was a great experience for us to be part of something so budget cut proposal The Babler and Ihrke families would like to thank all of you very special and we appreciate everyone that took part on this who turned out for the “Red Out for Leo” event on Valentine’s wonderful day! In the last two weeks, four UW System schools Day at the women’s basketball game against UW-Whitewater. Because of all of you, we set a new single-game attendance Sincerely, Michael Babler and family have held student-led rallies protesting Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million UW System budget cut, and it’s time that UW-River Falls students, fac- ulty and staff, as well as the rest of the UW System, UW System to face turbulance with follows suit. UW-Eau Claire held a rally on Friday, Feb. 13, in Gov. Walker budget cut proposal Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members made their Anyone who has attended a UW System school knows the System from the state government, eliminating its account- lifelong value of the education they received. ability to taxpayers. voice heard. The next afternoon, over 500 people Every year, tens of thousands of Wisconsin families rely In two years, the new “public authority” would have the rallied on the UW-Madison campus. Less than a on our state’s public university system to provide new adults ability to raise tuition an unlimited amount. The hole in the week later, the UW-Whitewater College Democrats with a solid foundation of employment skills, problem-solv- UW System’s budget will be made up with huge tuition in- held a rally with over 125 people in attendance. UW- ing abilities and invaluable relationships. The UW System creases, placing an UW education out of reach for many Wis- Milwauke also held a rally on Feb. 4. also gives back to the state through research and outreach ef- consin families. forts that benefit the public. The decision to eliminate the “Wisconsin Idea” may have These rallies were peaceful and utterly important Unfortunately, the budget proposed by Governor Walker been retracted, but it perfectly represents what this budget as the UW System attempts to get the $300 mil- will reduce the quality of a UW education and put the price does to the UW System. Please contact your legislators and lion proposal either thrown out or severly reduced. of that education out of reach for many families. The $300 Walker, and ask them to remove the cuts from the budget and It’s only a matter of time before other UW System million cut is more than the entire budget of UW-River Falls. preserve a higher education system that serves the needs of schools join in on the act, and the Student Voice be- It will mean the layoffs of faculty and staff, the elimination Wisconsin families. of majors and the inability to maintain up-to-date technology, lieves this would be a wise choice. Undoubtedly, equipment and buildings. Carl Sack, UW-Madison graduate assistant there are hundreds, if not thousands, of UWRF stu- Beyond the financial blow, the budget breaks off the UW dents that feel this $300 million budget cut is unwar- ranted and excessive. Whether you’re a democrat or republican, it’s clear Walker doesn’t find the future Proposed UW System budget cuts of the UW System overly important. Some UW Sys- tem schools will get hit harder than most. White- would endanger Wisconsin education water will get hit the hardest with a projected 18.6 percent overall budget cut. Meanwhile, Eau Claire I am not a big political player. I pay attention, I have opin- sonal and professional development. And this is what would would lose $7.5 million, according to WQOW.com. ions and I vote. Occasionally, I write to my local representa- likely be the first cut in an effort for professors to “work hard- A lot of numbers are being thrown around, but it’s tive to try to make my voice heard on specific issues. And then er.” But this isn’t wasted time that would end up being cut there are times when that simply doesn’t feel like enough. out. It is valuable. For some, it is actually vital to the learning important to remember that Walker’s proposal is just This is one of those times. experience and preparation for professional fields. Without that: a proposal. There is still room for negotiation I’ve written and shared my letter, but I want to make sure these extra hours of guidance, mentoring and additional op- and a possible end to the UW System tuition freeze, that you do, too, if you also feel that something is not quite portunities for beyond-the-classroom education, I would not which isn’t currently helping matters. The current right here. As Christine Thomas has said so eloquently in the be where I am today. And where I am today allows me to now tuition freeze could mean a giant budget cut is in past: “It’s up to the citizens of the state to make their feelings serve others. known.” I have, will you? I aim to nurture, encourage and inspire, reciprocating back order. However, if each student at each UW System When I first read about the proposed budget cuts to the UW to the community what I received through my UW experience. school could pitch in a few hundred bucks, then that System, my first thought was worry. Worry that the professors Because of my time there, I create artwork for hospitals and might drop the $300 million to perhaps $100 million I’d had the privilege to work with would be impacted. Worry healing centers to ease stress, hopefully giving a sense of con- over two years. that students won’t have the kind of chance to aspire as I had nection during times of upheaval. The Wisconsin government needs to be reminded because of lack of money that leads to less staff, less time and In publishing, I also successfully serve as an acquiring and less opportunity. developmental editor, helping writers find their voice and po- that UWRF and the rest of the UW System schools And, finally, worry over how this lack would eventually tential. I shepherd their wisdom and talent to the world where will not be defeated without a very vocal fight. It’s ripple out and impact my home state as a whole. The UW ex- others can then be nurtured, encouraged and inspired to be time the university takes an official stand against perience should not be one of less. who they are in turn. Walker’s cuts and the potential loss of dozens, if not I knew I had to respond in some way. But until now, I While the UW System is stable and nurtured, so are those hundreds, of faculty members and general educa- couldn’t quite put my concerns into words. I’ve felt helpless, connected to it, resulting in ripples that spread far and wide. I as this seems so much bigger than me and it’s difficult to feel worry that with the proposed changes, many entering their col- tion courses. Other UW System schools have paved that anything I say will matter. Which is ironic, because ed- lege days now won’t have the same opportunities I had. Em- the way; now its our turn to take the streets and be ucation often equals power, giving a stronger voice through ployees working for the Wisconsin Idea will not be allowed heard. Students of all political parties need to stand knowledge. I had to ask myself, even though I might feel pow- to perform to their full potential, and the state will suffer as a strong on behalf of UWRF and the River Falls com- erless about it all, what do I know? More importantly, what do result. munity, because the university is not the only entity I know that is vital for you to know during this important time There are a lot of things within the 2015-2017 budget pro- of decision-making? posed by Governor Scott Walker that leave many feeling un- that will feel the effects of the budget cuts, the city If you’ve ever been a student of the UW System, you like- settled. Removing the citizen voice (changing the boards that with lose residents, potential students, and eventu- ly know that professors are not working a cut-and-dry set of govern our Natural Resources to advisory bodies, thus remov- ally thousands of dollars. hours a week. They’re seen in classrooms when they teach, in ing transparency of process and putting power in the hands of If there is one positive thing that can be taken away their offices as they mentor, correct papers and exams, set les- the political administration) and pulling money from educa- from this unfortunate situation, it’s that UW System son plans, and engaging their students beyond the four walls of tion (drastically cutting funding for the UW System and pro- academic buildings and nine-to-five of the typical world. They viding no support for growth in K-12) are only some of the schools from all corners of the state and of all sizes educate, yes, but this act goes far outside the lecture halls. items that do not seem in the best interest of the state as a are becoming united as one. In my own time as an undergraduate, there were many op- whole and in the long-term. portunities professors took to engage with me that went be- While there are other items I’m concerned by and that I be- Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice yond the classroom. I was reassured by a psychology profes- lieve should be given just as much emphasis, I choose to speak Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. sor during a time of emotional upheaval that got me through here specifically about the proposed cut to the UW System, and helped me feel connected. So I continued on. because it is an item I have the most personal connection to I was encouraged by my English professor, someone who and can offer inside knowledge of. My hope is that this will Student Voice had a clearer vision than I, of where my interests were leading help you better understand the concerns of citizens you have Editor Jack Tuthill me. She had recently given life back to the campus literary and been elected to represent. arts journal, where she steered me to roles that became founda- Education is our foundation. I hope you will bear this in Assistant Editor Hayden Bosch tional for the publishing world I would eventually call home. mind, ensuring that the end decision on the proposed budget Front Page Editor Natalie Howell My advisor, former chair of art, extended a design project is not short-sighted. News Editor Emily Johnson outside of the curriculum, essentially giving me my first free- The tragedy would be lost voices when students give up too Viewpoints Editor Cristin Dempsey lance assignment to make mistakes on while still under her soon because there isn’t enough money, which translates to Sports Editor Kris Bradley watchful guidance, with patient time to be congratulated and less time. And if there isn’t enough time to attend to someone corrected. who needs to feel a personal connection, see their potential Etcetera Editor Jack Haren Yet another professor gave me creative range by allowing reflected back to them with better clarity, or be given an extra Chief Photographer Carmella Everhart me to insert an independent study that would require, on her chance to build up their confidence, ripples may end before Staff Photographers Amara Young, Jack Haren part, and provide, to my benefit, more one-on-one time while they’re allowed to even start. General Manager Patrick Dow also allowing me to graduate a semester earlier, as my needs To find your Wisconsin legislature visit http://legis.wiscon- Circulation Managers Matt Clark, Brady Johnson had suddenly changed. And this is only the start of my long sin.gov/ and make your feelings known. Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis list. All of these examples are the kind of extra mentoring time Sincerely, Angela Wix, UW-Green Bay class of 2005 and consideration that is vital to many students for both per-

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Climate The action’s main purpose was to garner Free reports that over 97 million people saw change activists in Melbourne, Australia, signatures and raise awareness about the posts about Global Divestment Day overall. constellated themselves into letters form- Columnists petition to divest. When the student body In such a well-connected era, the personal ing the word “divest.” Over 500 Londoners is aware of and supports such an endeavor, is more political than ever before; likewise, lobbied at Parliament, resulting in public Jack Haren, Molly Kinney, change becomes inevitable. The actions what is local is national and global, as well. statements from the Prime Minister, Deputy Daniel Saunders taken by ECOS were representative of the The internet provides instant connectivity Prime Minister and the Leader of the Oppo- The Environmental Corps of Sustainability 500 signatures that will soon be listed on from all players and can supplement meeting sition, to work across party lines to end the (ECOS) silenced the University Center on Columnists the GoFossilFree petition. For all the people up physically, as was pertinent for political use of “unabated coal for power generation.” Friday, February 13 by forming a human who have signed, actions taken by ECOS movements in the past. Regardless of the Faith groups across Great Britain gathered mosaic during the first annual Global Divest- on Global Divestment Day were representa- thousands of miles between our actions and to urge the Church of England to divest its ment Day, drawing attention to the UWRF tive of their support for the cause and how those taken in hundreds of cities, the internet £60 million holdings in fossil fuels. Students Fossil Free campaign, and mobilizing with they want their university to represent them united all our efforts as one. This is what in Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu took the 460 simultaneous events around the financially. the internet should be used for: connecting to the streets to protest their universities’ in- world. “It’s important for student’s voices to be people from every area of the world to take vestments in fossil fuels, just as ECOS was. Nineteen ECOS members, with most of action for causes they feel Citizens of Cape Town, South Africa made a them wearing orange–the designated color strongly about. human mosaic, just as ECOS did. to wear by the international campaign–held The physical actions taken Divestment efforts of Norwegian citizens up signs of the same color to create a blob, on Global Divestment Day were finally successful the week before which blocked a lunch traffic lane and were the first step, which lead Global Divestment Day. GoFossilFree an- spelled out “#DivestRF” and “ECOS.” The to the flood of digital records nounced on February 5 that “Norwegian mosaic was completed with a green and blue to the internet; this will lead Sovereign Wealth (oil) Fund has divested earth in the center and orange border. The to more physical actions in from a total of 22 companies…totaling bil- color and message displayed a visible urge the future- activism must lions of dollars in assets…in terms of amount directed towards UWRF, to divest from fos- come full circle and cannot of money, it is likely the biggest divestment sil fuel companies. stop when the exciting ele- decision to date… this rapidly growing cam- The day of action was organized by Go- ments are over. paign is having a serious impact.” FossilFree, a branch of 350.org, that focuses A few nearby environ- This one day of global action is not the last on combating climate change financially. mentalist and divestment step in the fossil fuel campaign. 350.org, the The movement urges both public and private organizations ECOS affiliates largest, global climate change activism net- institutions of all types to divest their money with are MN350, FossilFre- work throughout the world, will keep Global away from fossil fuel companies and take on eMinnesota at the University Divestment Day moving for years to come, this self-serving industry in the way that will of Minnesota, Fossil Free until divestment is achieved everywhere. The get most of their attention. GoFossilFree. Stevens Point, 350Madison fossil fuel campaign is the fastest growing org defines divestment as “the opposite of an and Fossil Free Oshkosh. All divestment effort in history. investment…it simply means getting rid of of these organizations in our The pieces for the human mosaic will stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are region also took actions on hopefully not be needed next year–divest- unethical or morally ambiguous.” Global Divestment Day, with ment would ideally be initiated and com- For UWRF, this would mean taking the Photo courtesy of ECOS human mosaics like our’s, pleted by then. They’ll become merely items roughly $150,000 of the UWRF Foundation Members of the UW-River Falls ECOS club hold signs on divestment meetings, and in the archive; artifacts of times bygone; that is currently invested in fossil fuels and 2015 Global Divestment Day in the University Center. public protests. lasting memories of actions leading to great putting the money into sustainable energy “Global Divestment Day decisions. companies within five years of committing heard, and I believe we accomplished that was a very gratifying and empowering day Universities are often regarded as the to divestment. Switching these investments goal last Friday,” said Greg Mathews, ECOS for me. We were able to not only unite with highest institutes of knowledge and intellect; would be a complete reversal, a leap to the president. other schools around the UW System but therefore, one could argue that these estab- other end of the spectrum in terms of energy. This day of action was one of compre- schools and communities around the world,” lishments, such as UWRF, should be on the Divesting from fossil fuels is only one step hensive mobilization for climate justice Mathews said. forefront of the decision-making that must we must take to help the Earth’s biosphere advocates. People across the world held flash There are hundreds of campus divest- happen to ensure a high quality of living for recover from the ailments caused by climate mobs, vigils, rallies, sit-ins, protests, signed ment campaigns around the country, but one future inhabitants of Earth. If we wait to di- change; but, if we don’t start taking actions petitions, and called their congressional receiving much publicity as of late is that vest until a large amount of schools already to help with these symptoms, this sickness leaders. The ECOS human mosaic was just of Harvard University. Over 72 percent of have, the benefits that come with divesting could become a terminal disease. one of thousands of actions that occurred on current Harvard students, 1,100 alumni, 200 will not be as great as they could be if done During the week, leading up to Global Global Divestment Day. Individually, it is faculty members and 65,000 community now. The sooner we divest, the more atten- Divestment Day, ECOS members visited hard to comprehend how a few minutes of members, have signed the divestment peti- tion we will receive, increasing awareness campus classrooms to give a short descrip- orchestrated time in between classes made tion. Even with that sort of support, admin- among potential students who are making the tion of the event and showed a short video a global impact. The group congregated, the istrators still refuse to acknowledge that college decision. created by 350.org and the FossilFree non- photographs were snapped, and immediately they must do as the students wish and start The slogan of the Fossil Free campaign is profit organization. A four question survey handed off to be uploaded to the internet. removing the over $32 million Harvard has “let’s make fossil fuels history.” Members about campus divestment efforts was handed Environmental justice organizations are invested in fossil fuels. of ECOS, and the over 500 people who have out to some classes as well. One question very well connected, keeping frequently This has resulted in a lawsuit and weeks signed the divestment petition, all agree that posed was: “Would you support the univer- updated social media platforms and websites. of student occupation in the hallways of ad- UWRF should start taking steps towards do- sity divesting from the fossil fuel industry?” Within an hour, 350.org had spread ECOS’ ministration buildings, including all day on ing just that: making fossil fuels history. 210 of the 235 marked “yes.” post along with many others. It was inspir- Friday, in a “sit-in” form of civil disobedi-

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Now playing: “Whiplash” and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” Student Voice 6 SPORTS February 20, 2015 Men’s hockey two wins away from WIAC title Sadie Horton did not play a great game. It was a liron said. “You know, obviously [email protected] little bit sloppy and we got the win. we want to win the WIAC and our They scored a goal with the goalie league, but we just have to play our The seventh nationally ranked out with seventeen seconds left so it game and not focus on the win or men’s hockey team is 7-3 in the was a 3-1 hockey game but it ended loss. We just have to make sure that WIAC and 18-4-1 overall with two up 3-2.” we do stay consistent and obviously games left in the regular season, Then on Saturday, the Falcons the win is the goal and if we play or and the Falcons currently sit in sec- won 5-2. game that shouldn’t be a problem, ond place in the WIAC behind rival Sophomore forward Mitch Kont- we should be able to win that game UW-Stevens Point. ny had two goals on the night and easily.” Up until January, the team was Gattelaro, sophomore defenseman On Friday, Feb. 20, the Falcons sitting undefeated looking strong, Jeff Bergh, and sophomore forward face Stevens Point at Hunt Arena. but, after the break, the team strug- Mike Dietrich each had added one. That game is also “Parents Night” gled and its undefeated streak was Milliron made 33 more saves on for the Falcons. broken on Jan. 9 against the Uni- Saturday. The team then faces UW-Eau versity of St. Thomas. “But then, as it has been all year, Claire on the road on Saturday, Feb. “I think we knew it was going we bounced back and played a re- 21. to happen eventually and so when ally solid hockey game on Saturday it did happen we knew that all we night,” Freeman said. “We played could do was to just play the same well, we played with a lot of speed way and not really change every- and a lot of structure in our game thing and look to blame some- where we were in good position all body,” said junior captain forward the time. So our power play worked Alex Murphy. “We just stuck to the well and we did a lot of good things. plan and eventually worked our- So that was very positive coming selves out of it.” out of that weekend and we got the The Falcons faced the UW-Stout two wins and that was the objective Blue Devils in Menomonie, Wis- of the whole weekend.” consin, on Feb. 13-14. The Falcons Earlier this season, the Falcons won the first game on Friday 3-2. were dealing with a lot of different Goals were scored by sophomore injuries from the very start but as forward Christian George, sopho- the season is winding down the Fal- more forward Ryan Doner, and cons seem to have overcome them freshman forward Kyle Gattelaro. and are healthy as the team is reach- Junior goaltender Tanner Milliron ing the playoffs. made 31 saves. The Falcons have two games left “That was a weekend that we ex- in the regular season. In order for pected to win, and I think everyone the Falcons to land at first place in expected us to, but those sometimes the WIAC, and home ice advan- are really hard games,” said Head tage, the team needs to win its last Coach Steve Freeman. “You kind two games. of have a tendency to look ahead “It’s coming down to the confer- Kathy M Helgeson/University Communications and look by them and we came out ence battle now so it’s not really go- Top right: Blake Huppert chases down the puck. Bottom right: Dillon Mershon fights for the puck. a little bit slow on Friday night and ing to determine our season,” Mil- Falcon Center construction set to resume in spring Jordan Preston ing 240 spaces of parking. The curb for the new parking lot that will be two levels tall, offering a lot more space for vari- [email protected] was put down, but has not been asphalted yet. ous reasons. Also, construction teams added two new retention ponds “The lower level will include the concession stand, as well Construction of the upcoming Falcon Center is well under for storm water management, and utilities for the new facility as some storage spaces,” Braun said. “The upper level will way, and the second part of phase one of the building process were installed as well. have six press boxes and coaches boxes for game manage- will continue in the spring, once the temperature drops and “We built a new maintenance building so that we have a ment.” the snow melts. base to take care of snowplowing and lawn-mowing machin- There will also be a “VIP suite” for special guests for the Phase one includes a brand new press box at Ramer Field as ery,” said Campus Planner Dale Braun. Chancellor to hold receptions during games. The press box the old one was torn down in the fall. The $63 million complex Artificial turf was laid down on Ramer Field, which re- should be completed by the fall of this year. will house the health and human performance department and placed the grass, and this past football season for the first Phase two will begin in the spring and that will consist of will be built around Hunt Arena and the Knowles Center, and time, the Falcons played on artificial turf. building the main building, which will envelop the existing when complete, the entire complex will be more than 162,000 With that being completed in the fall, phase two will begin Hunt Arena. square feet. This will include a human performance labora- in either late March or early April, depending on the weather. “Seating will be updated and a nice observation platform,” tory, gymnasium, dance studio, auxiliary gymnasium, staff A schedule from the contractors will be provided in a couple Braun said. “It will be really nice.” offices, locker rooms, training rooms, and classrooms. of weeks for construction to resume. Phase two will also include construction of a new soccer With supplies coming from around the whole country, steel This will include laying the asphalt of the new parking lot field and softball stadium. The Falcon Center is projected for and concrete will be coming from local sources around the and the road that leads into the new parking lot. As soon as it completion in October of 2016, and the health and human per- area with a few coming from the broader Midwest. is asphalted, the lot will be available for students and faculty formance department will move in January of 2017. After the Part one of phase one was complete last summer and led to resume parking in those spaces. move is complete, the Karges Center and the Nelson Physical into the fall, which included shutting down CM Lot and add- Part two will also begin the construction of the press box Education Center will be demolished. UWRF Wellness Challenge promotes physical fitness Collin Kottke the physical activity component of activities done throughout the year nus shot, breast examination and to competition. [email protected] health.” that are not done during the four- quit smoking. If a participant is part of a team, There are also one-time points. week time frame such as getting These one-time point activities the one-time points are an area At least 140 members of the UW- These criteria of points come from your blood pressure checked, a teta- can only be used once during the where teams can strategize. River Falls community are striving “Teams that are smart will use to get fit and improve their lives their one-time points all on the same over the course of the next month week, so they have the best chance through the “Wellness Challenge” to win that week,” said health intern that is being run through Student Brent Bundgaard. Health and Counseling Services. Bundgaard is the intern in charge Students, faculty and staff are of the Wellness Challenge this year. competing as individuals or as This is his second-straight year be- teams in the four-week challenge. hind the wheel of the challenge. This edition of the Wellness Chal- He’s also on a team with three other lenge started on Feb. 9 and will health interns. run through March 8. This is not The team concept to the Wellness the first go-round for the Wellness Challenge is also fairly simple. The Challenge. team members have to put in their Health education Coordinator numbers and then an average for Keven Syverson said the challenge the group is found. has been going on at UWRF for at The hope is that team members least a decade now. will push each other to become “I hope it’s a fun opportunity for and stay active, and also push them students, faculty and staff to get to put in their points. If one team together and have some healthy member fails to put in their num- competition,” Syverson said. “Kind bers for the week, the team’s aver- of break up the winter a little bit. age drops. Just put a little different focus on The challenge does feature prizes things.” for the weekly champions. The vic- The challenge is quite simplistic. tors in a team will receive a smaller When a participant does something prize than an individual winner. healthy, they get points for the ac- The team prizes include smoothie tivity. The points are logged-in by coupons and Jimmy John’s gift the participant themselves on Fal- cards. Individual prizes include a conSync. A moderate 30-minute month pass to Anytime Fitness or workout is worth five points, but it Snap Fitness and a $20 gift card to does not just stop at physical activi- a nearby spa. ties. “140-145 people is quite a bit to “We want it to go beyond a me, it’s quite cool to see,” Bund- physical activity challenge, that’s gaard said. “The prizes are small, so why it’s a Wellness Challenge,” that’s not the main intent of it, the Syverson said. “You get points for main intent is to get healthier and Jack Haren/Student Voice brushing your teeth, you get points try to better your lifestyle.” for getting enough sleep, eating UWRF students utilizing the indoor climbing wall while participating in the Wellness Challenge. your veggies. It’s well beyond just February 20, 2015 SPORTS Student Voice 7 Women’s hockey eyes another NCAA tournament berth Trenten Gauthier [email protected] The UW-River Falls women’s hockey team (20-3-1 overall, 9-1-1 in the WIAC) have won its second-straight WIAC regular season championship, meaning the Falcons will host the 2015 O’Brien Cup playoffs, which starts on Friday, Feb. 27. Last year, the Falcons finished the season third in the nation after winning the third place game over the University of St. Thomas in the NCAA tournament. This year’s team is eyeing a similar finish, if not better. This Falcons team has been pegged by many as a young team, yet its seniority on the team has led the Falcons to another regular season title. The Falcons have not lost since Dec. 10. Junior forward Chloe Kinsel, who broke the school record for points in a single season against the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds on Feb. 14, and is tied for third in the nation in points, says this season has been fun but she has her sights set on a bigger prize, “Nothing is set in stone right now, our post- season is on the line, and these next games are huge games,” Kinsel said. “We can’t come out like they’re nothing and act like we’re going to beat these teams that we have Jack Haren/Student Voice beaten twice this season, like our upcoming game against Eau Claire.” Senior forward Alice Cranston races for a loose puck. The Falcons play at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Hunt Arena. Kinsel, who now has 107 career points, is third all-time in program history. Senior is this team’s lack of depth, yet the Falcons still winning the way we are.” teams will make the NCAA tournament. captain forward Alice Cranston, currently still find a way to be successful. Freshman goaltender Angie Hall has been The Falcons final game of the regular sea- has 106 points in her career, and is currently “This year, we only have nine forwards, the talk of the team in recent games as she son will be against the Blugolds. The puck sitting at fourth place in the history books. in years past we have had 14-or-so forwards has posted three-straight shutout victories for drops at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Earlier this year, Cranston, alongside Kinsel, who all were capable of scoring,” Joe Crans- the Falcons, and her improvement has been Hunt Arena for the annual “senior night each scored their 100th career points in the ton said. “This year, this team, we have about an influential part of this team’s success. Hall game.” With a victory on Saturday, the Fal- same game against St. Thomas on Jan. 28. half of that. We have nine forwards play and has posted a 17-3-1 record for the Falcons, cons will finish the regular season with the The Falcons have scored 4.2 goals per only six are really expected to score goals, and she is only allowing 1.8 goals per game, second-best winning percentage for a season game this season, more than last year’s team so we don’t have any depth. We have to stay which is 21st in the nation. (86 percent) in program history. The current who scored four goals per game. The differ- away from injuries. It has been fun, and it The Falcons are currently ranked first in the best was in the 2010-2011 season at 86.4 per- ence between this year’s team and last year’s almost feels like we are cheating the system west regional rankings, according to D3hock- cent. team, according to Head Coach Joe Cranston, with only six forwards scoring and we are ey.com, which is a good indicator of which Falcon athletes set records at home track and field meet Cooper Nelson vault with a career best 15-3 leap. team also won first place with a time of 3:29.9. [email protected] Overall, the men’s team won nine of the 16 events, while The women also fared well, as freshman Jacinta Roggen- the women’s team managed to win eight of its 16 events. Cole buck took home first place in three events. She won the A pair of UW-River Falls track and field athletes can now was pleased with everyone’s performance. 400-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 4×200-meter relay find themselves in the school record books after the Falcons “We had a great meet, our field athletes really had a very with her teammates, Grace Curran, Angie Reed and Sherah- hosted the UW-MN Dual meet on Saturday, Feb. 14. good meet,” Cole said. “We had some very good performanc- lynn Linkert. Sophomore pole vaulter Riley Claude and freshman pole es, 56 season bests. Broke two school records and had about The rest of the first place finishers were: junior Nicole Man- vaulter Colton Sorensen both broke school records in the pole 10 kids break into the top 10 all-time.” teuffel in the high jump; Linkert in the 55-meter hurdles; and vault. Claude set the women’s record and won first place in the Men’s junior Taylor Eldred captured first place in the the 4×400-meter relay team. event with a leap of 12-0 1/2, overtaking Carrie Van Houten’s weight throw, with a throw of 52-7 1/2, which was also good After almost a month of competitions and meets, the Fal- previous women’s record of 11-9 3/4, set back in 2007. for a season high. Sophomore Scott Smith came in second cons seem to be firing on all cylinders right on time for the Sorensen took home first place in the men’s pole vault with place with a season high throw of 48-6. WIAC Indoor Championships on Feb. 27-28. Something that a leap of 16-0, which is also good for a school record. The Later in the day, Smith accomplished a new season high in Cole is well aware of. record was previously held by Alex Jurgenson, who jumped the shot put with a throw of 42-9 1/2, which was also good for “We are very pleased, we are heading in the right direction, 15-3 in 2013. Head Coach Matthew Cole can tell that So- first in the event. Eldred came in second with his season best the kids are doing what we are asking,” Cole said. “Everyone rensen’s hard work is paying off. throw of 41-0 1/2. is really rounding into shape. As a whole our program is im- “It was a great jump and a great competition for him, he’s Some of the other first place finishes for the men included: proving in a lot of different areas.” improving each week,” Cole said. freshman Hunter Hulley in the high jump; junior Shane White The Falcons have one more meet before the WIAC Indoor The UWRF men dominated the pole vault competition, in the 55-meter hurdles; junior Matt Griffin in the 400-meter Championships at the University of Minnesota. The men par- where five of the top five competitors were all Falcons. Junior dash; junior Matt Pechacek in the 600-meter run; junior Da- ticipate on Friday, Feb. 20, and the women the next day on pole vaulter AJ Walsh-Brenizer finished second in the pole vid Paynotta in the 55-meter dash; and the 4×400-meter relay Saturday, Feb. 21.

Kathy M Helgeson/University Communications Left: Shane White competes in the 55-meter hurdles. Right: Grace Curran hands the baton off to Jacinta Roggenbuck in the Falcon Winter Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31. Student Voice 8 ETCETERA February 20, 2015 Oscars remain exciting World War II code-breaking with odd nominations biopic saved by lead acting you go, everyone in the theater is now sob- Ryan Cristin bing. Funes Dempsey Everyone has a different sense of humor and a different perception of what is fright- ening, whether in a movie or in the real Reviewer Columnist world. That’s why it’s difficult to determine exactly what lines, facial expressions, and scenes will make the audience laugh or cower in fear. And it’s exactly why so many “The Imitation Game” is not a hard of these movies have bombed; yet there are movie to crack, and that appears to be This Sunday marks one of the busiest, many that find a huge amount of success both to its benefit and to its detriment. most exciting days both in Hollywood and like “The Shining” directed by Stanley The story starts in 1939. Alan Turing the entire movie world. It’s the Oscars: a Kubrick, or “Young Frankenstein,” that was (Benedict Cumberbatch), is a mathemati- night to recognize some of the best films and written and directed by Mel Brooks. I think cal prodigy chosen by the British Crown actors of the year. these films should be recognized. to help fight the Nazis in World War II. The 2015 Oscars will be hosted by Neil Another thing I don’t quite understand is The way he helped was cracking the Patrick Harris, who has experience hosting why blockbuster movies such as “Harry Pot- nearly impossible codes the Nazis utilized award shows. Between Harris’ unexpected, ter” or “The Hunger Games,” don’t receive using what an “enigma machine.” yet hopefully entertaining, but probably recognition. People may argue that it would Turing’s story is told in the film, and obnoxious, song numbers, the over-the-top be too predictable or based only on publicity it’s one that wasn’t particularly exciting. dresses, and horribly long speeches, we will and box office earnings. I usually don’t go to see for pleasure. all be able to learn about many great films There is a lot of work that goes into these Surprisingly though, things about the film that we have never heard of before. movies that even the biggest fans never caught my undying attention throughout. It haunts his memories and follows in the That brings me to my first contemplation realize. Locations, scenery, costumes, and The biggest aspect that carries this film shadows of his actions. regarding the Oscars. Some well-advertised, high-energy plot lines can go unnoticed. The is Cumberbatch’s acting as Turing, who is The acting saves this film. However, I talked about movies get nominated, but usu- publicity and high earnings are appropriate idiosyncratic with neurotic tendencies and a can’t quite say it will stick in my memory. ally for something like Best Costume Design for the amount of work that goes into huge dry wit. Cumberbatch makes him a fascinat- While I can praise a lot of what the film does or Best Animated Feature. Last year, “Fro- blockbuster films, but the Academy needs ing figure from the moment the government not much of it feels very different from what zen”, the critically acclaimed Disney film, to realize that these actors, producers and brings him in. The dilemmas he faces, his I have seen before. Biopics like this one won the latter. This year, “Into the Woods” is directors work too hard to go unnoticed on personality and humanity shows Cumber- seem to take the stage each year and it can up for Best Costume Design and Best Lead Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. batch’s acting abilities. He carries a lot of the be hard for a lot of them to really stand out. Actress (Meryl Streep, obviously). Regardless of where you stand on the film, and so do the other actors. Often times it just comes down to the base Films up for the biggest awards like Best Academy’s nomination decisions, this year’s The cinematography doesn’t leave much elements like cinematography and acting that Picture are often unfamiliar. I admit that had show promises to be an intriguing and re- to consider. It’s shot well; nothing more makes them distinguishable, but often times never heard of “12 Years a Slave” before it warding. The long speeches with obviously needs to be said. they don’t do much different. won Best Picture in 2014. This year, famil- way too much preparation can become ob- The same goes for the music, which was “The Imitation Game” is good, but not iar movies such as “Selma” and “American noxious after a while, but it’s always fun to scored by eight-time Oscar nominee Alexan- excellent or anything new, sadly. It doesn’t Sniper” are nominated, at least. This will see word stumbling once the “out of time” dre Desplat. Aside from a few clever musical seem to progress the biopic genre and per- hopefully be a continuing pattern in the com- music starts wafting through the room. cues, every sound was placed right where it haps only respectable enough to be played ing years. It’s also fun to see the dresses, which can should be and correctly carries the emotions in high school math classes when the teacher Another contemplation is why nominated be gorgeous or plain humiliating. There is of the scenes. needs to catch up on grading assignments. films have to be dramas, have amazing bound to be a humiliating dress or two, one The story itself is the best thing to see this However, it still holds up relatively well. It costumes and scenery, or contain a great to take joy in because you are most certainly film for. It delves into the personal life of a will probably be seen for some time by some “message.” Why not nominate comedies or not wearing it. If you don’t know or care relatively unknown person who saved mil- people. Perhaps we’ll see it differently in the horror or thriller films Let’s be honest, most about any of the films nominated, well, lions of people with his research. He died for future. comedies have one or two witty lines before there’s always next year. horrible reasons that are still disputed and proceeding with the remainder of the plot. Ryan Funes is a lover of all things film, television, discussed today. video games and stories, and wants to become a televi- Comedies, horrors and thrillers are perhaps Cristin Dempsey is an English major and music Turing becomes an interesting character minor from Eagan, Minnesota. She enjoys writing, sion writer someday. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys the most difficult to write, direct, and act in. playing the flute and swimming. After college, cristin throughout the whole film as he struggles hanging with friends, tapping into his imagination and The killing off a beloved character and there would like to pursue a career as an editor. with the death of a close childhood friend. watching cartoons of all kinds.