HOCKEY, PAGE 6 SPARKS, PAGE 4 RF HISTORY, PAGE 8 Falcon women to host Academy Awards, Looking back at the NCHA conference entertainment news of little history of River Falls, tournament interest to columnist from 1848 to today TUDENTUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OICERIVER FALLS FebruaryS 27, 2009 www.uwrfvoice.com V Volume 95, Issue 16 UW-River Falls to increase tuition next semester Adrianne Patterson [email protected] Next fall, students at UW-River Falls will experience a guar- anteed increase in tuition. The specific increase each student will face is still unknown and will not be released until the school year is complete. “The Board of Regents will set and release the tuition amount in June,” Kristen Hendrickson, budget director of the vice chancellor of administration and finance, said. According to Lisa Wheeler, interim vice chancellor for administration and finance, the reason behind the increase is necessary for the experience of students and faculty. “We want to make sure we provide a quality education and for students to be able to afford that,” Wheeler said. One student said she feels education is worth a few more dollars. Sally King/Student Voice “It’s unfortunate, but if it’s needed to Sen. Matthew Dale addresses members of the UWRF Student Senate Tuesday night in the University Center. maintain our strong educational needs, Wheeler Dale said that he does not agree with the changes to Chapters 17 and 18 the Board of Regents has proposed. then it’s necessary,” UWRF sophomore Jaclyn Rehmke said. Before the specific amount can be decided, there are a few Senate previews changes to Chapters 17, 18 factors that will determine the outcome. According to Hendrickson, there are two basic factors that Ken Weigend meeting to a preliminary discussion pre- powers off campus. mold the final tuition amount. The costs to maintain the qual- [email protected] viewing the proposed changes to the two “These rules shall regulate conduct on ity of the University and the financial support UWRF will chapters. Sen. Matthew Dale led the dis- all lands subject to the control of the receive from the state. The UW System Board of Regents is cussion, stating forthright that he did not board of regents of the university of The support from the state and the annual costs of the in the process of reviewing Chapters 17 agree with the proposed changes. He Wisconsin system,” according to the pol- University continue to change. Therefore, the tuition needs to and 18. The chapters are part of the UW went on to say that his personal beliefs icy statement of Chapter 18. be altered. System administrative code; Chapter 17 would not influence his report of the sit- Chapter 17 follows the same principle, “The state will not be able to support us in the future like outlines the student nonacademic disci- uation, nor would it lead him to ignore stating that all students and faculty of a they have in the past,” Hendrickson said. “But unfortunately, plinary procedures and Chapter 18 the conversation from those in agree- university are subject to that university’s the costs [of the University] continue to go up each year as details conduct violations and sanctions ment with the changes. disciplinary procedures for violations well, and we need to cover those costs.” on University lands. Dale began his presentation by only on university property. According to Wheeler, until the tuition increase is The Board of Regents has proposed explaining the history of the proposal. According to Dale, there is a lot of stu- announced, students should trust and know the Board or updating the code, allowing provisions UW-Milwaukee has had a large number dent concern that the University has no Regents have their interest in mind. for UW System universities to issue of community complaints involving business punishing off-campus viola- “Board of Regents is concerned for the students and want to sanctions to students for nonacademic municipal violations towards UWM stu- tions. Proponents of the changes claim protect them,” Wheeler said. “It is a balancing act.” violations that occur off campus. dents who live off campus. The bulk of that they are needed to regulate student The definite increase is not only affecting UWRF, but all According to the Regents, the geograph- these complaints were noise related. to student interactions and bring sentenc- UW schools. ic boundaries for University sanction- UWM began to feel pressure from com- ing against those interactions that According to Wheeler, the Board of Regents will set the able violations is limitless, meaning that munity members to punish the students involve harassment. Opponents say that same rate for all of the Universities. Out of the total UW an infraction anywhere on the globe somehow. off campus sanctions should be handled System budget cuts, UWRF will only experience 2.83 percent could conceivably result in University The Board, who Dale described as the by the police, not school administrators. of the total deduction. action. “supreme power of academic decisions,” Guest Benjamin Plunkett expressed Through this tough economic phase, UWRF students will be The UW-River Falls Student Senate was not able to offer any support. dedicated the first hour of their Feb. 24 Chapters 17 and 18 allow for no explicit See Tuition page 3 See Senate changes page 3 Palascak provides comic relief to students Wednesday night Struggling economy affects River Falls, area businesses Tim Stanislav down 5.1 percent and 3.2 percent in December, [email protected] according to the United States Census Bureau Web site. Like a wounded beast, the U.S. economy is “In January, job losses were large and wide- struggling to survive, and local businesses are spread across nearly all major industry sectors,” feeling its death pains. according to data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Game Quest, a local video game store and Labor Statistics. Hotspot Coffee both reported a drop in sales. Measures are being taken by local businesses to “It’s definitely hurt. Video survive the economic reces- games aren’t high on the prior- “Corporate has put us sion. ity list when you can’t buy on a hiring freeze Latashia West, owner of food,” Game Quest store man- Hotspot Coffee on Main Street, ager Bryan Wallace said. because of the economy. said she promotes events and Though some local busi- Food costs change gives discounts on coffee. UW- nesses are struggling, month to month. I River Falls students receive a McDonald’s sales are up. 15 percent discount on any- Elizabeth VanSomeren, gener- noticed the price of thing in the shop when they al manager of the River Falls cheese and lettuce present their University identi- McDonald’s, said her family increased 17 percent fication card. can be used as an example for Mcdonald’s began a big a steady increase in sales. from January to push on specialty coffee with “As a family of five it’s February.” its McCafe and VanSomeren harder for us to go to a Perkins Elizabeth Van Someren, said that every Mcdonald’s or a nicer restaurant. People River Falls McDonald’s should have a McCafe by sum- want to go out that can’t afford general manager mer. it and McDonald’s offers a Wallace was not so opti- more reasonable option,” mistic. VanSomeren said. “It’s tough to do advertising. It’s expensive for Sales have increased at McDonald’s but the fast a small town business,” he said. food giant does have its own share of problems. Wallace said the store’s location near ShopKo “Corporate has put us on a hiring freeze on the outskirts of town makes it even more diffi- because of the economy. Food costs change cult to do business because local people don’t month to month. I noticed the price of cheese and know about the store. Sally King/Student Voice lettuce increased 17 percent from January to West said when she opened Hot Spot Coffee Comedian Michael Palascak entertains UW-River Falls students in the North February,” VanSomeren said. Hall auditorium Wednesday night. He was originally planned to perform U.S. total business sales in November were as part of the “Chillin on the Kinni” Winter Carnival week activities. See Local businesses page 3 Student Voice 2 NEWS February 27, 2009

ProfessorEric Pringle receivesthat over into his classes,” he highsaid. “He has a “honorThe level of involvement, [email protected] natural ability to relate to his students...I can’t commitment and rapport that quite explain it, but he’s just very natural in a he is able to build with his stu- In just eight years of teaching at UW-River teaching role.” dents is amazing,” Reich said. Falls, psychology professor Travis Tubré has Tubré, who received his Master’s and Ph.D. “He’s approachable yet still a already won one of the University’s biggest from Texas A&M University, said his “ener- demanding professor at the honors. getic enthusiasm” is part of why he is such a same time.” Tubré is the recipient of the Distinguished popular professor with students and faculty Petrangelo said she can Teacher Award for 2008, which gives alumni alike. attest to the level of involve- a chance to recognize the University’s most “I like what I teach and it shows,” he said. ment Tubré displays. outstanding and influential educator. “I try to incorporate real-life examples into “I believe that Travis has a “Winning the award is very meaningful my lectures so students are able to relate to the hands-on approach when it because it originates with student nomina- information better.” comes to doing research with tions,” Tubré said. “It’s also nice to be recog- UWRF student Alyssa Petrangelo, whom the students,” she said. “Not nized for something that I truly love doing.” Tubré advised on a paper that recently won a only does he want us to get The award is voted on by recent UWRF regional psychology award, said that what sets involved, he himself takes the alumni who look for teachers that had an him apart from other professors is the way he time to walk us through each impact on their educational careers, according challenges students to get them to think in dif- step of the way so we have an to College of Arts and Sciences Interim Dean ferent ways. idea [of] how the research Sally King / Student Voice Brad Caskey. “I think his greatest quality as a process works.” Tubré sits in his office in Centennial Science Hall. “To me, the Distinguished Teacher Award professor/advisor is that he genuinely wants In addition to his teaching ogy, which includes the psychology of the represents a lot because this campus is known each student to succeed and he tries his hard- duties at UWRF, Tubré, a self described workplace and conflict between employees, for teaching,” he said. “To be selected by for- est to make that happen,” she said in an e-mail “active person,” is also involved in numerous among other things. mer students is really a great honor.” interview. “His teaching style focuses on the campus and community-wide events. Aside from the awards and recognition, Caskey, who has known Tubré since he was students and he relates concepts to real life “I participate in research, am involved with however, Tubré said he appreciates the “facul- hired in 2001, spoke highly of him. experiences.” three organizations on campus...I have also ty-student collaboration” he so often takes “Travis is a dynamic person in the class- According to the Web site for the College of done community programming type events at part in. room,” he said. “He is edgy and willing to talk Arts and Sciences (CAS), Tubré is one of 10 the library and given presentations in the resi- “Winning awards and being recognized is about controversial issues with his students, University award winners from the college dence halls,” he said. “I’m also teaching at the nice and I feel honored,” he said, “but I still and he does it well.” since 2002, and the only one to win the Wisconsin in Scotland program this summer.” love teaching and interacting with students. I UWRF Psychology Department Chair Distinguished Teacher Award in the past seven Tubré’s area of expertise lies within the believe that good teachers draw from their stu- Michael Reich said he agrees. years. field of industrial and organizational psychol- dents.” “Travis has a lot of enthusiasm and carries Ag engineering professor Robert Butler retires Ken Weigend engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1967. The as the department chair for agricultural engineering for nearly [email protected] following year, from the University of Nebraska, Butler a decade, from 1993-2002. During that time, the department received his master’s in the same field. Butler finished his for- went through a process of self-justification against UW- Robert Butler, a professor of agricultural engineering at mal education at Pennsylvania State University, receiving his Platteville and UW-Madison. All three schools had ag engi- UW-River Falls, retired in December, ending his 25-year doctorate in 1972. Both the master’s and doctorate carry an neering programs, but the UW System wanted to eliminate career teaching at the University. emphasis in soil and water engineering. two of them. Butler submitted his analysis of the UWRF pro- “It was just a matter of time,” Butler said. “Age was catch- “The degree is relatively the same thing as majoring in civil gram and presented it to the UW Board of Regents, success- ing up to me.” engineering, but it focuses a lot more on agricultural issues fully convincing them to choose his program as the only agri- Butler’s class load will be juggled between several different such as pollution, manure usage and tillage,” Butler said. cultural technology program to remain intact in the state. adjunct professors, Dean Olson, the chair of the agricultural During his time working towards his doctorate at Penn “In terms of majors, our program is fairly large,” Butler engineering department, said. State, Butler was employed as a full-time assistant professor said. “But for some reason we were viewed as relatively small. “Dr. Butler expressed an interest in retiring a couple years there. We actually had to self-justify several times while I was chair, ago, but continued to work an additional year due to the death “Penn was a fantastic environment,” Butler said. “But I each time convincing the Board we were a strong and valid of Kamal Adam in our department,” Olson said. “Dr. Butler strongly feel that in order to teach, you must have real-world program.” will be greatly missed in the department, but we completely experience.” Butler believes that his former program is in a very strong understand his desire to spend time with family and pursue In 1974, Butler left Penn State, and academia altogether, to position going into the future. other interests. We have extended a standing invitation to join his brothers in assuming control of their father’s confine- “Ag engineering is at the center of so many hot-button attend department meetings and to stay in touch with the pro- ment hog farm. issues today,” Butler said. “We work in renewable fuel sources gram.” In 1983, after nearly a decade running the family business, and alternative energies, and we make sure that our grads enter Butler graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural Butler took a chance in responding to an opening at UWRF in the work force ready to implement real-world skill sets and the ag engineering depart- theories.” ment. Butler said he prided himself on bringing out the best in “I called the department every student. chair in early August of ‘83,” Olson agreed, saying that Butler was a rigorous, yet fair , Butler said. “I decided that I teacher. wanted to try for, at least a “Dr. Butler challenges students in the classroom to ensure year or two, the academic they understand the material,” Olson said. “Frequently I hear side as opposed to the busi- students say they are studying for ‘a Bob test.’ Several alumni ness side.” have commented on how well Dr. Butler prepared them for Butler began teaching that engineering careers.” fall, bringing with him more One of Butler’s major achievements came when he devel- of an emphasis on engineer- oped a senior level capstone course called experiential learn- ing. Up until then, the ag ing. Butler got a grant for the class in 2002, and he spent three engineering curriculum at years piloting the course, working out the kinks. UWRF was focused on more “The course is an opportunity for students to get some real mechanical aspects. world experience,” Butler said. Butler said he takes great In the class, students from across disciplines are bunched pride in knowing he helped into small groups of roughly four to five, and the teams work lead UWRF towards new and on real projects from local businesses.“If the program is suc- exciting agricultural tech- cessful,” Butler said, “then we’ve helped students in three nologies. areas: teamwork, written and verbal communication and the Butler said he felt comfort- ability to solve open-ended problems.” able almost immediately Butler said the class is also a great tool in assessing how the teaching ag technology, department is doing in teaching the skill sets. Ideally, any four something he referred to as a random students could be picked for a project. If the team can- mix between mechanics and not complete any area of the course, then that is a good indi- engineering, bringing togeth- cation that the area in question is not being properly addressed er more practical and applied in the curriculum. theories than comparable Although Butler said he loved the classroom, there were majors in design engineer- other things he wanted to dedicate his time to, such as sending ing. His overall focus in the time at his cabin in Ladysmith, Wis., on the Flambeau River. program, according to There, Butler enjoys relaxing with his wife, hiking and boat- Butler, was to teach students ing. Butler also said he looks forward to spending more time the same theories as tradi- with his 11 grandchildren, three of whom live in China, giving tional engineering, but to him a great opportunity to travel abroad. supplement that with the Butler is currently working in his wife’s certified public ability to troubleshoot exist- accountant firm, Butler CPA’s, in North Hudson. There, Butler ing products, provide cus- helps mostly in the background, but does get the opportunity tomer support and knowl- to work with budding entrepreneurs on developing business edge on how to sell new, plans and organizing investor portfolios. more innovative ideas. “My job is to lay out the info in ways that bankers and Butler’s time at UWRF investors can easily understand,” Butler said. “There are a lot was spent almost exclusively of parallels to working at UWRF, in sitting down and talking in the classroom. with an eager mind, drawing out of them exactly what they “I was involved in my know and need to know.” early years in the typical fac- Butler said he will miss most the camaraderie with his fel- ulty committees,” Butler low faculty at UWRF, as well as the personal interaction with said. “But I never had an students. interest in faculty gover- “I was really good at playfully teasing students,” Butler nance. I just wanted to said. “I will really miss that, and I will miss seeing them grow teach.” into successful individuals.” Butler did, however, serve RIVER FALLS POLICE/UWRF POLICE DEPARTMENT Editor's note: Information for this section is a colaboration of River Falls Police and UWRF Police Department incident reports.

February 20 Ryan T. Christensen, 21, was arrested and cited for retail theft at the Holiday Station store at T020609 R 302 S. Main St.

February 27, 2009 NEWS Student Voice 3 Tuition: Average tuition at UWRF has increased between 6-7 percent over past 10 years from page 1 New programs are also being introduced that will protect students in lower-income decision to raise tuition does occur almost that will encourage families from the every school year. financially impacted by an increase of any students to continue increase in tuition. According to Hendrickson, within the last amount. “I think it will be hard to pay with education, Students around 10 years, on average tuition has increased “Students are living through the same eco- despite the increase in but on the other hand, with a campus are hear- between 6 to 7 percent each year. Some years nomic times everyone else is, as well as their finances. slight higher cost, ing the news and have seen as low as 3 percent, while other families. So I think it will be hard to pay, but According to the have developed an years have seen 10 percent. on the other hand, with a slight higher cost, students will be getting a value Milwaukee Journal opinion towards This annual decision may put students in an students will be getting a value with the Sentinel, the $38 mil- with the money.” their future with uncomfortable financial situation, but the out- money,” Wheeler said. lion increase in finan- Lisa Wheeler, UWRF. come is necessary and until June, the specific Alternative methods of payment and finan- cial aid is currently in “Unless it was a amount is still up in the air. cial support are available for students who are interim vice chancellor for progress to benefit drastic increase in “I know you hear many things, but we just worried about every additional dollar. administration and finance students in families price, it would not don’t know,” Hendrickson said. “Don’t get “The good news is that the stimulus was just who make less than affect my decision worried if you hear a big number—they are passed that increased financial aid, which will $60,000 a year. to go here,” elementary education major simply rumors.” help students,” Hendrickson said. According to Wheeler, “Students being held Stacia Kozel said. “Scholarships are also available.” harmless” is a beneficial program in progress Feelings vary with each student, yet the

Senate changes: Board of Regents to hold Chapters 17, 18 listening session March 5 from page 1 trust those violations investigated by sion revolving around the Chapters “There has been no major move- Dale responded to his peer’s con- trained police and ruled on by pro- on March 5. He urged his fellow ment at UWRF to implement an cerns. He said that although he did his concern at the meeting over fessional lawyers and judges, not senators to spread the word and try extreme form of 17 and 18 and pun- not believe the current administra- school administrators becoming school administrators. and convince as many people as ish all municipal violations. No one tion would purposely try to hurt stu- police. Dale is forming an ad hoc com- possible to journey to Madison to in administration has even remotely dents with the new power, it is “I’m no expert on the subject, but mittee to address the proposed speak at that open forum. hinted at this,” Dale said. “The rela- impossible to predict what future isn’t there a governmental body in changes. The committee is planning “It is extremely important that stu- tionship between students and facul- staffs would do. charge of dealing with the discipli- on hosting an open listening session dents from UWRF be heard in front ty on this campus is quite good.” “There could be unintended con- nary actions involving crimes in this in which any members of UWRF of the Board of Regents,” Dale said. A reoccurring concern brought up sequences,” Dale said. “These rules country?” Pluenkett asked. can come and voice their opinions, Fielding several Senators’ ques- by the Senate was how vague the are only revised every 10 years, so “I believe that would be the crim- either for or against. The meeting is tions regarding the impact of this proposed revisions to the code are. whatever changes are made we will inal court system, Ben,” Dale said. slated for sometime in March, but an power being given to the University, According to Dale, the changes have have to live with for a very long Plunkett went on to express his exact date has yet to be determined. Dale said he wanted to stress that he been left purposely vague so each time.” belief that the court system is fair Dale also said that the Board of did not feel that UWRF wanted to UW campus can mold the rules to fit and it works, and that he would only Regents is hosting a listening ses- abuse this power if it were to pass. their individual campus.

Local businesses: River Falls 2008 Gallup Poll suggests Wisconsin a less McDonald’s, Hot Spot noticed shift in religious state compared to national average sales beginning in November Collin Pote from page 1 [email protected] almost two years ago she decided not to serve alcohol in the A national Gallup Poll conducted shop. throughout 2008 suggests Wisconsin is a “I want to provide a family friendly atmosphere,” West said. less religious state than those around it, But with a coffee shop moving in two doors down, serving with 61 percent of interviewees saying beer and alcohol, and the economy the way it is, the original religion is an important part of their business plan may change in the future, she said. daily life. McDonald’s and Hot Spot reported they noticed a shift in Wisconsin’s religiosity is just four sales beginning in November or December. Wallace said that points below the national average of 65 Game Quest sales began to slip as they normally do in the percent. In contrast, the four surrounding summer when college students leave, but stayed abnormally states all had scores of 64 percent. low when students returned in the fall. Campus organizations relating to the Wallace offered his opinion on how local businesses can subject of religion were asked to offer improve sales. input on this statistic. The UWRF Free “Find a niche,” he said. “If you’re the only one selling some- Thought Society noted factors which thing it’s easier to do business.” may explain Wisconsin’s lower score in the poll. A large factor could be the fairly liber- CORRECTIONS: al environment in cities such as Milwaukee and Madison. Madison was In the review ‘River Falls bars defy expectations, serve of particular note because as Free surprises’ that appeared in the Feb. 20 issue of the Student Thought member Trevor Tomesh said, Voice, some incorrect information was reported about The the capitol is where the Freedom From Library. It should be noted that ladies get free cover before Religion Foundation is headquartered. 10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Also, ladies drink for free The FFRF is a freethought organiza- from 11 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays. tion formed to promote separation of church and state and the removal of reli- In the article ‘Fantastic Sams sponsors hair donation event gion from public life. It is the only at University’ that appeared in the Feb. 20 issue of the organization in the country to produce a Student Voice, Rachael Hilbrand’s name was incorrectly national freethought radio broadcast. reported as Rachael Hilb. Like the Free Thought Society, mem- bers of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship were also asked for input. Rather than stating why Wisconsin was lower, however, it was said why the sur- rounding states were likely higher. “Something about the surrounding states, I think there are states that are Renae Bergh/Student Voice really churched,” Fellowship member UW-River Falls freshmen Paul Linzmeier, David Rozman and Justin Luther Tim Prince said. pray with other members of campus religious organizations. The Free According to Prince, there is a slightly Thought Society and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship are non-religious stronger presence of Christianity in Wisconsin’s neighbor states. The Willow and religious groups that UWRF students can take part in. Creek Association, an organization with other colleges in the area. Prince sug- Society member Jessica Kohls said in over 1,200 member churches, is head- gested this may be due to the demo- reference to religious groups on campus. quartered in Chicago. Also, Michigan graphic that attends UWRF. They also mentioned how religions, houses a large Christian publisher, and “Half come from the Twin Cities, the Christianity in particular, tend to get according to Prince, the Twin Cities area other half come from rural Wisconsin. If more exposure and funding than some in Minnesota has more mega-churches I were to guess, River Falls is more reli- other groups. per capita than anywhere else in the gious by a little bit,” Prince said. Nationwide, the most religious state, country. Members of the Free Thought Society according to the Gallup Poll, was Regardless of why Wisconsin scored said River Falls may appear more reli- Mississippi at 81 percent. The least reli- less in the poll, both groups interviewed- gious due to socialization reasons. gious state was Vermont at 42 percent. said they believe that UWRF is at least “I think a lot of people go along with Wisconsin placed 31st overall. marginally more openly religious than it because they have friends in it,” BADLANDS SNO-PARK Check out SNO-TUBING AND SNOWBOARDING

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15 minutes from campus: 772 Kinney Rd, Hudson www.badlands-snopark.com RT021209 uwrfvoice.com Student Voice 4 VIEWPOINTS February 27, 2009 EDITORIAL Laziness sabotages Winter Carnival Winter Carnival, an annual event put on by the Traditions Committee, was cancelled this year due to a lack of participation and interest. The Student Voice feels that an annual part of UW-River Falls history, one grounded in tradition, has been sullied and cheapened by the procrastina- tion and laziness of a few, unnamed people. Looking around campus the last few weeks, adver- tisement promoting the event was scarce, if visible at all. The poor marketing campaign implemented to spread the word about Winter Carnival was the leading factor to the event’s untimely demise. Such a poor job of promoting the event is espe- cially inexcusable with all the different ways something could be advertised. Multiple bulletin boards in every building on campus, sandwich boards in front of the University Center and an e- mail system capable of sending out a mass of let- ters to the entire student body. Posters and fliers in the residence halls did not show up until a week before the event, and by then everybody had to be signed up already. The only way to sign up was to e-mail the Traditions Committee directly, but the e-mail address wasn’t widely publicized; directions on By Emily Eck how and where to sign up were missing. The sys- tem was not user friendly, and it is hard to believe that busy students would take the time out of clut- tered schedules to hunt down information that should have been provided and easily accessible in Oscaraybe this won’st beadd a understand little why anyone elsesubsdummy, withtance dead eyes for- tosniffing socie around, staringty the first place. Msurprise to anyone, but cares either. They had to ever frozen in a creepy vacantly through the win- wear something, and at least squint and a perpetual mad- dows and clawing at the But the planning committee responsible for I didn’t watch the Oscars this year. they’re making some dening smirk...and millions doors like a horde of zom- Winter Carnival is not completely to blame. A fre- Actually, I don’t think I’ve attempt at originality. I say of women go nuts for this bies. quent and reoccurring complaint heard from stu- ever watched the full presen- that if they want to throw guy. I don’t claim to under- Sure, it might be fun to dents across campus is that there is a lack of activ- tation of those awards...or their money at goofy over- stand things like that. I just rev up a chainsaw and run ities geared towards students, designed to keep the priced ignore the evening gossip them all off the yard, but clothes in a shows, and when I see a pic- they’d come crawling back them on campus over the week and weekend. But Grammys, the Emmys, spiraling ture of Clooney, I look away in five minutes anyway. when an event does come up, such as Winter the Tonys or economy, as soon as possible. It’s That’s another reason why Carnival, there is such apathy that it forces the the Golden Nathan that’s all working well for me. I usually avoid entertain- coordinators to alter their plans, even cancel the Globes either. Sparks their busi- Believe it or not, these ment news at all costs. Not activities. It is downright shameful that any event But it ness. aren’t just random com- just because I find it As far as plaints on my part. They add depressing, tacky and artifi- should ever need to be cancelled due to a lack of seems you can’t get Ledger up to a mat- cial, a dis- interest. away from goes...we ter of per- [The celebrities] had traction Students on this campus cannot complain about a them. For at all knew he sonal pref- from lack of events if they refuse to participate in those least a week before and after was getting an Oscar. Even I erence. to wear something, what’s scheduled. If scheduled events don’t appeal to these events, every news site knew, and I hardly paid If I could and at least they’re truly attention. He was in the choose any important you, than speak up and get involved. Join a plan- is guaranteed to have a few making some attempt headlines about them. most popular (though maybe occupation and valu- ning committee, appeal to a coordinator, write a The hot topics this time not the best) flick of 2008, I wanted at originality. able in life. letter, just do something. There is no excuse for (they may already be cold and he’s dead. He was a and succeed I also the apathetic to sit high on their clouds of judg- by the time you read this) shoo-in. Now let’s all let in it, “celebrity” would be pass on the celebrity dirt to ment, coming down from on high to chastise those included weird female him rest in peace. one of my last choices. It make sure that somewhere As for George Clooney would rob me of something in the neon void that is pop who dare to take action. celebrity outfits, Heath Ledger’s posthumous award meeting Obama, good for I hold very dear: my privacy. culture, there’s at least one Editorials represent the opinion of the Student Voice and George Clooney meet- him. For his visits to Darfur Unless I wore a disguise, I guy willing to leave those Editorial Board and are prepared by the editorial staff. ing President Obama. and efforts as a United couldn’t go anywhere with- people alone. And that’s UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS Not only am I indifferent Nations representative, he out being surrounded by Nathan Sparks, the perpetual to Jessica Biel’s drooping should be commended. But fans begging me to auto- miscreant. STUDENT VOICE corpse-colored gown or for the life of me, I cannot graph their boxers. I could-

Editor Ben Brewster Whoopi Goldberg’s leopard- stand to look at that man’s n’t relax at home for long Nathan is a perpetual miscreant. He Assistant Editor Ken Weigend print muumuu, I don’t face. He looks like a wax before the paparazzi came enjoys death metal and the color blue. Front Page Editor Eric Pringle News Editor Aaron Billingsley Viewpoints Editor Abby Maliszewski Sports Editor Justin Magill Obama’s speech covers array of issues Etcetra Editor Jenna Nelson resident Barack Obama gave his to pass legislation on their end for a of higher education or career training, Chief Photographer Sally King Pfirst address to a joint session of federal cap on carbon emissions, which and for young people to not drop out Staff Photographers Renae Bergh Congress on Tuesday night. The he hopes will promote renewable ener- of high school, which he says is no Tennae Maki speech was of the same annoying for- gy. longer an option. mat that all presidential speeches are, He said he plans to invest $15 billion Obama briefly mentioned the closing Cartoonists Emily Eck where there is an interruption, due to a year into renewable energy technolo- of Guantanamo Bay (YAY!) and leav- Jon Lyksett clapping, nearly every five minutes. gy and research. The auto industry is ing Iraq in a responsible manner Obama’s speech began with discus- also included in this plan (though no (YAY!), but sending more troops to Chief Copy Editor Andrew Phelps sion of our struggling economy. real specific goal mentioned) with Pakistan and Afghanistan to fight Al- However, the tone quickly turned posi- Obama stating, “I believe the nation Queda (BOO!) and increasing benefits Proofreader Joy Stanton tive with the mention of job creation that invented the auto- for veterans (YAY!). General Manager Kirsten Blake from the stimulus package. mobile cannot walk Obama ended his Ad Manager Alaina Arthurs He also promised a tax cut for 95 per- away from it.” speech with the prom- cent of American families (families Obama then moved ise of hope for our Circulation Manager Kyle Flanagan that make under $250,000 a year). on to his commitment Tracey country, asking the Online Manager Cristy Brusoe Obama then turned his discussion to to a better healthcare American people to the credit crisis, and the necessity to system. The plan is to Pollock remain optimistic in Faculty Advisor Andris Straumanis get credit and lending back to normal. get affordable compre- shitty times. 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February 27, 2009 VIEWPOINTS Student Voice 5 Father Time prolongs Enerused to arguegy that living bills off- own r airaise conditioning unit.cos It’s allt ofdown andcomf unplugged everyor day?t Icampus was cheaper than get- about balance, people. Everything No, I left it busy crunching boredom, kidnaps fun ting a dorm. For all intents and in moderation. hotly through kilowatts all night, o I recently had the opportunity your attention that Father Time was purposes, it should be cheaper. Halfway through last year I every night. It used to get so hot Sto meet someone very important, 13 minutes late to our interview, But what I didn’t take into stopped using towels in my apart- that I could cook chicken que- controversial and effective. which I held last Thursday after- account was something called the ment. I bought a cheap leather sadillas on the side while simulat- I say he’s important, because with- noon. The conversation went some- energy bill—have any of you ever holster and began carrying a ing some murder in Grand Theft out him we wouldn’t exist. I say thing like this: heard of this salon-grade Auto IV. Oh, the memories. controversial because he’s never in B: Thanks for taking the time to before? I hadn’t. hairdryer (1000- This year is a vast change. Now enough abundance for or all of us to sit down with me today (mild chuck- Apparently an watt, as I recall) that these slips of paper-these appreciate. And I say he’s effective le). “energy bill” is around. I used my energy bills-are being sent to me, because he’s T: Not a problem, this piece of Joe holstered hairdry- I can no longer blindly hoard extremely gifted in Time’s a thief. If Bradley. (no chuckle, paper—quite like er to dry every- energy to myself. I can no longer the art of pissing me he appeared lost in the check at a Hager thing—my body allow myself to disregard the off. time is money, then the humor). restaurant—that after a shower, the financial costs of energy use. My watch has a money is time. and B: I just have a few they mail out to dishes after a load It was tricky at first—in my watch, and that watch I’m always questions for you you if you use in the wash and apartment the knobs that control has a mediating, regarding your occu- electricity and other people’s heat are labeled “Comfort Zone.” judgmental and very strapped for cash, pation. you’re living off-campus. And I eyeballs if I felt like watching So of course, a knob that says that stiff upper lipped and it’s because T: All right. guess it makes sense—you use them cry. will spend most of its time in the team manager stand- Father Time is pick B:Why do you energy and then you have to pay The hairdryer had the unfortu- ON position. ing over its shoulder make fun things go for how much you use. New con- nate effect of sparking in me, for But apparently, comfort costs. with a stop-watch. pocketing me. so fast, and not-fun cept to me. a short while at least, an interest I’ve since had to part ways with I grew up in a fam- things go slow? Last year, in South Fork Suites, in fashion and salons in general. I my space heater, my space ily of four, including T: It’s my alter- I never got energy bills like this. also was spending my time secret- heater’s space heater and my myself, and my parents are my origi- ego, really: Father Douchebag. I’m And I used electricity like mad. I ed away in the dark, away from space heater’s air-conditioning nal parents, still married and raising really an OK guy. guess it was all included in the the sun. unit. Simply too much comfort for my younger brother. I’ve never dealt cost somehow, or something. So I got a tanning bed and one my wallet. with stepparents, but I conclude that I stopped the interview because he I’d leave my window jacked of those special sunlights that Now that I know that energy Father Time is the unwanted, mum- both answered all my other ques- open in the heart of January, but beams endorphins into your reti- costs money (crappy, huh?), I am bling stepfather who gets drunk tions, and I was running late for I’d stay nice and warm in my bed nas to make you feel better. Now determined to struggle forward, every Tuesday night and never shuts work. I was happy with my findings, thanks to the industrial space this year I’m looking back merci- one step at a time, without my up. though. heater I bought and mounted fully-with no energy bills I had no hairdryer and my four space He’s not abusive, above my bunk. Eventually I even idea how much it actually costs to heaters and my endorphin lamp. I no-he’s just obnox- B: 1, T: Zero. bought my space heater a space run a tanning bed and a sunlight suggest you all attempt the same. ious and in a constant heater, so it wouldn’t get cold at 24/7. hover. Whenever he Time’s a thief. If night either. A month later, my I felt guilty turning off my Brad Joe is a Marketing Communications major offers to take you out time is money, then space heater complained that it Xbox 360 at night—I mean, what with a creative writing minor. He is interested to dinner you end up Brookins money is time, and was TOO hot, so I bought it its did it do to deserve being shut in movies, culture, politics and religion. going to Denny’s and I’m always strapped the only thing he for cash, and it’s ever orders is the because Father ultimate omelet. He Time is pickpocket- Sentimental ink justifies permanence asks the waitress to hold the peppers ing me. his past weekend and piercings. Yes, it did take a little each one represented. while scarfing-directly from the It’s a no wonder people drink, and while on my way Since I have two pierc- mental coaching from The first one repre- spout-an entire bucket of black cof- I mean that ambiguously: booze and to work, I was ings in each ear and one myself to get my belly sented her first place win fee. When his entrée arrives, he coffee. The booze internally slows T wondering what the day in my belly button, I button pierced, but it’s in a pageant in her complains that there are no green things down for us at night, and the would bring. Would the can’t exactly contest to not permanent—it can be hometown, the second peppers. coffee speeds things up the next day just drag on? Would them, but I can’t exactly taken out anytime. But one was to honor her This is Father Time—total turd. morning. the time fly by? What see why anyone would with a tattoo, there’s no older sister who unfortu- Nobody likes you. Go away. Interesting. I will be perfectly hon- needs to be done? I want piercings in their turning back, unless you nately lost her life two I want Father Time to take a vaca- est and say that if I met Father Time walked in, only to find tongue, lip, eyebrow or want to endure even years ago and the third tion, like a month. Imagine what you on the street, no matter the time of my co- any more pain to get it was another symbol that could do with yourself if time just day, I’d deliver a concise punch to worker other removed. represented her sister. held the hell still for his wrinkled chin. excited to place Getting something put After hearing each 30 days. You could It’s a no wonder It’d be the kind of show me that on your body permanent- description of her tat- catch up on every- thud-punch that people drink—and yet anoth- Christie seems ly may seem cool now, toos, I could now some- thing that you needed would knock the guy er new tat- like it but how are you going to what see the reasons to get done within the I mean that out before he hit the too she Lauer should- explain to your (possi- why she chose to get month. ambiguously: booze floor. had gotten, n’t be ble) kid one day why them. You could even sit and coffee. The I would immediate- added to pierced. they shouldn’t get one, They were the things around and do ly feel bad after slug- the two But because we all know that that meant the most in NOTHING for the booze internally ging him, so I’d get she piercings all, if not most, adults try her life, things that she whole month, and slows things down him a pack of ice, already had. don’t bother me as much to persuade otherwise. wanted to define herself when time resumed for us at night, call his wife (Mother “Doesn’t it look awe- as tattoos, much less I know a lot of adults by. you’d be still be in Nature), and prop his some? It didn’t even hurt multiple ones—that is now that have tattoos Those reasons kind of the state of procrasti- and the coffee feet up on the curb so that much!” she said, something I really don’t who say, “I don’t know made sense to me as to nation you were in speeds things up as to keep him alive taking pride in it. To top understand. what I was thinking” or why you would want before it stopped, but the next morning. in the cold. Old Man it all off, she recently Honestly, I just don’t “I was just a stupid kid something that perma- you’d have a month’s Winter’s got it out had gotten her tongue see the hype. I don’t see back then who didn’t nent put on your body relaxation under your for Father Time and and lip pierced also. why you would want know any better”. for the rest of your life. belt. I’m just doing my part to keep While I feigned some something like that on After asking my co- But despite all of that, I (B) took the time to sit down myself as far away from a third of the enthusiasm in my your body permanent- worker why she got another part of me thinks with Father Time (T), both for my degree murder charge as possible. voice, I wondered what ly— big or small. Not to another one and what that there are better ways own personal benefit, and for your That’s all for now. I will see you all the hype was about mention all the pain that prompted her to start to show who you are and own clarification purposes. all in exactly 168 hours. getting multiple tattoos comes along with it and getting them in the first what you yourself repre- I feel it should also be brought to possible infections. place, she told me what sent to the world.

Century College students given time-out STUDENT fter one of my classes was canceled we’re taking quizzes. But no, not ordinary us to go take a 10 minute timeout. Alate after registration began, I decided quizzes. Each chapter in our textbook is at Our eyes darted back and forth... a time- that I’d quick pick up a class at Century most 20 pages long. out? What grade are we in? To make a long What is the mostvoices ridiculous thing College. We are allowed to Twice in class now story short, after our Small Group Communication was the write one page of notes “timeout,” she came a professor ever made you do? course, mainly because it fit into one of the (front and back) on the we’ve been back to class and told us requirements of my minor. This class is chapter and use it on the “sent home early” that ganging up on a rather interesting and provides some unique quiz. I can’t fill the page. for “bad behavior.” teacher was a bad idea. Jodi Kauth, opportunities. The quizzes are com- Then, pulled out the senior The main goal of the class is to complete posed of 10 questions If it sounds ridiclous, textbook and instructed “Our grade was based on if we could sell 10 hours of service learning. The 30 stu- that basically give a def- it is. I’ve found us to write a paper on the a product to him by the end of the term” dents were divided into groups of five. We inition to a term which, these past term “groupthink” and then, as a group, are responsible for contact- of course, is written on what mistakes we had occurrences comical. ing a nonprofit organization and completing our sheet of paper. just made in questioning Jason Klapmeier, our volunteer work within a certain time It sounds easy, won- her. freshman period. derful, but it’s not. I have no idea what I was frustrated, upset and wanted to do “To write a ridiculous paper that had I must admit that the these terms mean; I don’t something about this. I felt helpless and nothing to do with the class” concept of the class is read the chapters. unable to make a difference. fascinating. In fact, this I have never felt this I know professors and teachers deserve to class was my prediction way about any topic be respected. That wasn’t my issue. The Sara Chavie, for favorite this semester. Cristy before and it’s scary. I lit- problem is college students should not be As it turns out, a profes- erally know ... nothing. put in a time out, feel threatened, punished freshman sor’s poor execution of a Brusoe Anyway, back to class or insignificant. “I’m new, nothing ridiculous...yet!” class can ruin even the this past Tuesday. A few Every educator I’ve had has told me to greatest idea. of the ask questions, speak up At this point I will note stu- ... students should not and express my opinion. that everything I’m about dents be put in a time out, In fact, every professor Rufino Rodriguez, to explain is not exaggerated or taken out of had questions concern- feel threatened, I’ve had at UW-River freshman context. It’s the truth, and it happens. I “tat- ing a grade on an assign- Falls has followed this “To get him a cup of coffee.” tle” not to complain, but rather to inform. ment we had gotten punished or philosophy. Twice in class, we’ve been “sent home back. The more the stu- insignificant. I don’t know what early” for “bad behavior.” dents questioned the pro- needs to be or will be Renee Kaufhold, If it sounds ridiculous, it is. I’ve found fessor, the more defensive she became. As done about this particular professor. I hope junior these past occurrences comical. if to say, “How dare you question my others don’t experience this because I can “To save our sneezes and yawns for before Most community colleges do have the assignment’s guidelines!” personally say it’s disheartening. or after class. We were not allowed to do reputation as being an extension of high After a few minutes of back and forth either in the classroom.” school. When we’re not being sent home, arguing, she became very hostile and told Cristy is a journalism major. This is her second semester working for the Student Voice. Student Voices compiled by Tennae Maki.

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FalconRenae Bergh Concordiawomen University and Lake ing lost onlyhost two conference games nationalO’Brien tournament again this year. into the overtime Cup and took the play- renae.ber [email protected] Forest College (Ill.). to Stevens Point and Superior. “This team has the best chemistry off title, dashing the Falcons’ To prepare for the tournament With their season going as well as and skill than any other year,” dreams of competing in nationals. For the first time since 2003, the Head Coach Joe Cranston said that it has, Cranston said he is confident Stokes said. “They all have the same Falcon forward Abby Sunderman UW-River Falls women’s hockey the team will be doing business as his team will perform well. goal and same hope and know that said she remembers how hard it was team won the NCHA regular season normal. “With only two conference losses they can do it.” to come so close and lose it in over- title and secured the opportunity to “There is nothing special we really we are definitely the team to beat,” Having the opportunity to host the time. host the Northern Collegiate Hockey doing to prepare,” Cranston said. Cranston said. “We always play well tournament is a definite advantage “With seven seniors on the team Association O’Brien Cup tourna- “We just try to stay consistent, be at tournament time, so I expect we because of the atmosphere it creates, people were just devastated,” ment Feb. 27 through March 1. focused and play every shift.” will play hard and fast hockey.” sophomore Lauren Conrad said. Sunderman said. “I think those play- Even though the Falcons still had With all the teams coming into Falcon captain Stefanie Schmitz “I’m pretty excited because we ers who returned are looking for two road games against UW-Eau town, the Director of Hunt Arena said she agrees that team will do always have pretty good attendance revenge and even more determined Claire in their regular season sched- and Knowles Center Steve Stocker well in the tournament. and a decent student section so it’s to win this year.” ule, they knew that they had taken said the arena staff are also prepar- “Our team has been playing really nice that we’ll have them to help If the Falcons win the playoff tour- the regular season conference title ing for the tournament. well this year,” Schmitz said. “I bring more energy to the rink,” nament this year they receive an with their 6-1 victory over Finlandia “We have all the logistical stuff think we really have a shot at taking Conrad said. automatic bid to compete in the University Feb. 15. already done like scheduling offi- the title.” Last year, the Falcons were on the NCAA National Tournament, of Every year the NCHA tournament cials, goal judges, camera people, The Falcons have not participated verge of taking the title in the cham- which the location is yet to be decid- is held on the home ice of the team locker room assignments and mak- in the national tournament since pionship game against Superior. ed. that wins the regular season confer- ing sure the arena is up to par,” 2003. Assistant Coach Mandy With a minute left, the Falcons were The Falcons play their first game ence title, with this year going to Stocker said. Stokes was a member of the up by one goal. Tragedy struck with 3:05 p.m. Feb. 28 against the lowest UWRF. The Hunt Arena will play The Falcons finished out their reg- women’s hockey team when it last only 25 seconds left when the remaining seed. The championship host to six teams competing in the ular season with a record of 13-2-1 went to nationals in 2003. She said Yellowjackets tied it up forcing a game will be held 3:30 p.m. March tournament including UW-Stevens in the NCHA and a 15-5-3 overall. she believes that the team this year sudden death overtime. The 1. The NCAA tournament is sched- Point, UW-Superior, Eau Claire, They come into the tournament hav- has what it takes to make it to the Yellowjackets scored again shortly uled to start on March 13. What to watch for at the NCHA playoffs not have to worry about the ior Rikki Nespor and Melissa points with 28 points (16 No. 5 Lake Forest College Falcon offense not producing. Kunzelman have done it all in goals, 12 assists) and has (Ill.) Foresters 7-10-1 (11- Defensively, UWRF is just as net for the Yellowjackets. been a major asset to the 13-1) good. The Falcons have a Both finished the regular sea- NCHA’s best power play, Lake Forest feels Eau Justin solid goalie tandem in sopho- son with eight wins to help 19.1 percent, which compli- Claire’s pain during the last Magill more Cassi Campbell and Superior to another solid ments the conference best month of the season. It did Melissa Deardorff, both from year. penalty kill, stopping oppo- get a nice 3-2 win against Anchorage, Alaska. The duo nents at 88.9 percent. Superior on Jan. 17, but that has combined for all of the No. 3 UW-Stevens Point is its only marquee win. teams 17 wins, 6 shutouts and Pointers 11-4-3 (14-5-6) No. 4 UW-Eau Claire Melissa Kravich has been the No. 1 UW-River Falls a stingy 1.76 goals against, There is no team that has Bluegolds 7-9-2 (12-10-3 offensive sparkplug all season Falcons 15-2-1 (17-5-3 over- second best in the conference. been more successful in the overall) for the Foresters, finishing all) O’Brien Cup than Stevens The Bluegolds are coming third in the NCHA with 26 The NCHA regular season No. 2 UW-Superior Point. Champions in 2002, into the O’Brien Cup a little points (seven goals, 19 champions come into the Yellowjackets 12-4-2 (16-7- 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, blue. Losers of four in a row assists). Junior Courtney O’Brien Cup as winners of its 2) the Pointers know how to win and seven of its last nine, Eau Bean has been bringing it last four games and are 8-1-2 The 2008 O’Brien Cup cham- this thing. Do not let the Claire is not coming into the offensively from the point all in its last 11. The Falcons are pions won its first and only three-seed fool you. They postseason in the best shape. season with 20 points, the the conference’s best scoring championship on home ice have only one non-confer- The Bluegolds were right in best of all defensemen. Kim team this season averaging last season. Superior has won ence loss, that being to the thick of the conference Herring leads the team with 4.04 goals a game, which the regular season title four Adrian College (Mich.), race a month ago, but a tough 11 goals, six on the power means they have balance this times, so it knows how to win which swept UWRF in River schedule to close out the sea- play, making her one of the season. Six players have eight in the regular season, but now Falls in January. Stevens son hurt them. UWRF, which scariest players with the extra goals or more. Abby has the experience to win Point has also played No. 1 had the regular season title man.. Sunderman leads the team when it counts. The Gustavus Adolphus College already wrapped up, swept with 15 goals. Jamie Briski is Yellowjackets come into the and tied the Gusties twice. the Bluegolds last week to. No. 6 Concordia University- right behind her with 13 and postseason on a similar streak If it comes out to be a low Kristen Faber leads Eau Wisconsin Falcons 4-11-3 Stefanie Schmitz finished the to UWRF. They have won scoring game, chances are Claire with 13 goals and 25 (6-16-3) regular season with 12. Also, their last four games and are Stevens Point will win it. The points. Lauren Havard com- The sixth seeded team gets Jessica Thompson tied for the 7-1-0 in their last eight. Pointers’ 5-feet tall goalie pliments her well with 21 rewarded by playing the con- NCHA lead in points with 28 Superior has the conferences d’Andra Phillips is small in points. Those two are the big ference’s best postseason (eight goals, 20 assists) to deadliest goal scorer in Jodi stature but huge in net. Her offensive threats for the team. Concordia allows 4.44 form the most potent offense Holland, who scored 19 regu- 1.31 goals against is tops in Bluegolds, who have not goals a game, worst among in the conference. UWRF lar season goals in her junior the NCHA and 11 wins is the scored more than one goal in teams in this weekend’s coach Joe Cranston said year. Seven of her goals came best as well. Phillips finished their last four games. O’Brien Cup. When it gets in freshmen have been impor- on the power play, so she will with five shutouts this season, Defensively, Eau Claire is penalty trouble, the Falcons tant for the Falcons offense be the one Superior will go to which has guided the Pointers pretty solid. It allows less have a hard time killing them this season. Chelsey Calder, with the man-advantage. to the best defensive team in than 25 shots on goal a game. off. Their 79.8 penalty kill Katie Flannagan and Emma A two goalie system is also the conference allowing 1.32 Morgan Pieper has been the percentage is near the bottom Nordness all reached double- used in Superior and has goals a game and an NCHA leader in net for the of the conference. digit points in their first year, worked equally as well as best 88.9 penalty kill percent- Bluegolds. The freshman Sarah Luberda leads in goals, with many of them coming in UWRF’s. With a 1.76 goals age. compiled an 8-7-2 and had a 13, assist, 12 and points with big games. Cranston can against per game, tied for Senior Nicole Grossman tied 2.33 goals against, which was 25. throw any line on the ice and second with the Falcons, sen- for the conference lead in sixth best in the NCHA.

Track and field finishes indoor, preps for outdoor Joe Engelhardt there are only a few things “Every week, there are good “Though we are in Div. III, [email protected] that can affect your perform- things happening; someone is we are guaranteed a lot of ance, but outdoors it’s very always improving,” Brennan good competitors from the The UW-River Falls track unpredictable because of the said. “I look forward to every WIAC; each year there are and field teams are nearing weather. You have to take practice and every meet.” multiple athletes from this the end of the indoor season, wind, temperature and precip- Brennan also added the conference that qualify and with only three meets left itation into consideration level of play differs between compete at nationals. If we before the outdoor season when looking at times/dis- the men and the women. can improve in our confer- begins. The most recent event tances/heights,” Meurer said “The women are better, ence, it’s a good indicator that was the Coca Cola Classic in an e-mail interview. because they have had a team we are also improving on the held here on Feb. 13-14. The environmental factors longer,” Brennan said. “The national level,” Meurer said. “The event went well,” also seem to put UWRF at a men’s team is fairly new, but For fans, Brennan said she Head Coach Martha Brennan slight disadvantage in certain always improving.” would like to see more at the said. “With 12 teams partici- events. Runners seem to pre- Meurer and Hart both found meets. pating, it was the largest event fer the outdoor events more different things they said they “This is an exciting team to held here.” because they tend to run bet- would like to improve on. watch,” Brennan said. “More The men and the women ter, Brennan said. While Meurer looked at the students should come out to a now look towards their final Junior Tony Hart, who runs team aspect, Hart set his meet, even if they don’t three meets of the indoor sea- sprints, said he agreed. sights on personal goals. understand everything about son, the WIAC meet, the Last “The turns are not as sharp, “I would like set my own track and field.” Chance Meet and then the the tracks are softer, it’s easi- personal best time at the 400 The WIAC meet begins Feb. NCAA Nationals in the mid- er on the legs,” Hart said. meter dash,” Hart said. “I just 27 at UW-Stout. The NCAA dle of March. Brennan added that it is eas- like to know that I am getting meet for the indoor season Junior Kali Meurer said that ier to keep athletes healthy faster each year.” begins on March 13. The she would rather have meets during the outdoor season. Meurer said she wants the Falcons outdoor season is Sally King/Student Voice indoors, because of the envi- Even though the season is team to improve in the con- scheduled for March 28 at the ronmental factors that come long, Brennan said she has the ference, saying that improv- Alabama Relays prior to the into play. same excitement as she did ing in the conference is the Falcon Invitational, which Men’s basketball team falls to Whitewater “During the indoor season, earlier in the year. key to improving at nationals. begins on April 3. The UWRF men’s basketball teams lost to UW- Whitewater on Tuesday 86-81 in the WIAC playoffs. February 27, 2009 ETCETERA Student Voice 7 Angst-ridden ‘God Loves Horror genre steadily weakens, reaches Ugly’ transforms harsh new low with ‘My Bloody Valentine 3-D’ realities into poetry sheriff and married to Sarah. The the effect gets stale (the same goes rest of the movie is spent trying to for squirting blood as well). You also Europe, and there will be people find out who the killer is and creat- get treated to prolonged awkward who came to the show that don’t ing tension with a love triangle shots of actors holding out objects to even know who the fuck I am,” he José Cruz, between the three leads. show how 3-D the movie is. said in 2006. “What I’m saying is Jr. Some of the elements that make Speaking of the actors, perform- Andy that I don’t think the kids in horror movies stand out from the ances range from atrocious to sub- Phelps Australia take [hip-hop] for grant- rest are gore, suspense, scares and par. Ackles has the emotional range ed yet.” brutality. But “MBV” has none of of a carrot, while Smith tries to pull “God Loves Ugly” is essentially these qualities. Like many horror off the rebel act, but just makes the a collection of broken, urban love flicks these days, you know when character come across as a loser and chronicles and personal reflec- I am convinced that the horror the kill is coming, because camera incompetent. Lead actress Jaime tions. It begins in traditional genre is in a terrible slump. What shots and King is the only Atmosphere fashion—with a stiff, Earlier this year, Twin Cities looked like a promising resurgence music tell you. decent actor, who steady beat. The first sounds to in the early to mid-2000s that took The structure pulls off a believ- natives, Atmosphere recently re- greet the ears of listeners are the released their out of print 2002 elements from old-school horror mainly works able character. chants of “you’re so ugly, you’re (from “Shaun of the Dead” to from kill to Maybe this would album “God Loves Ugly,” which so ugly” by an served as the “Grindhouse”), may have died short- kill, with unin- have been better if it The first sounds to assembly of young ly after. Any enjoyment or fright we teresting melo- actually gave a duo’s spring- girls. The opening board from greet the ears of used to feel while watching is no dramatic gaps crap. “My Bloody track, longer present. Cookie cutter horror in between. Valentine 3-D” is a neighborhood listeners are the “Onemosphere” heroes to nation- like “My Bloody Valentine 3-D” is a Kill, break for half-hearted slasher chants of “you’re so contains one of the prime example of what the genre has plot, repeat. movie, neatly ally recognized most indelible lyri- artisans. If you ugly, you’re so now become. You can pretty wrapped in 3-D dig- cal gems of their A remake of a 1981 Canadian much antici- ital package. missed it the first ugly”... entire discography: time around, slasher film, it begins 11 years prior pate each char- Everyone involved “My life is as trite as to present day, when a mineshaft acter’s demise, as their deaths seems to take the whole thing so then it is recommended that you your favorite rap record / And I’m become acquainted with Slug collapsed and trapped six miners. As depend almost entirely on their own seriously, while the movie is pretty possessed with that insight that help finally comes, five of the min- stupid decisions. There is a signifi- unintentionally laughable. Victims (Sean Daley) and Ant (Anthony enables me to laugh better.” Think Davis) at their creative zenith. ers are found dead, having been cant amount of blood, but not much trip on God knows what while about that one for a while. killed with a pick ax. The remaining of the good stuff (organs, brains, they’re being chased. People go to The fact that the best hip-hop Listeners also get a snapshot of record in recent memory is actual- miner, Tom Harry Warden, went into etc.). see what that strange noise is. Yeah, Slug’s past flings in “Modern a coma. A year later, he wakes from The 3-D aspect of “MBV” does it’s that bad. ly a re-release of an acclaimed Man’s Hustle,” in which he seven-year-old album says a lot coma, and returns to the mine where not do much for the film. One would remembers “The first time I met a party is going on (why party in think it would bring about a whole about the current state of the genre. the Devil was at a Motel 6 / She In fact, can you even name a rap such a dangerous location?), and new viewing experience, but there is left Hell to spend a weekend on kills everyone, except Tom (Jensen no difference between the three- album released in the past six Earth just for kicks.” The creative months? I didn’t think so. Ackles), Axel (Kerr Smith) and dimensional antics here and that of focal point of the record is the Sarah (Jaime King). Fast forward 11 “Spy-Kids 3-D” (except the violence Yes, I know that the demise of track “Godlovesugly,” which pro- hip-hop has been cliché for some years, and Tom has returned to town level, of course). The effect is all a vides a frame of reference for sev- Nathan is a digital film and television major with a time now (Nas even dedicated an at the same time murders are occur- gimmick to get asses in the seats. It eral of the songs to follow. This only takes a killer one or two times film studies minor. In his spare time, he attempts entire album to rail against the ring. He is now under suspicion for to be a professional lottery winner. track finds the MC struggling to the killings by Axel, who is now the to stick a pickax in your face before death of his profession). But with come to terms with personal angst: Kanye wailing “Appears more indecipherable ...fans will always be clear in its sim- mush into an Auto- able to find solace in plest form / Tune device and Nobody sees someone who goes the rawness and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ earns tears when by the name of familiarity of you’re standin’ “Ron Browz” cur- homegrown in the storm / rently occupying a independent artists .” Abandonin’ the Oscars, inspires audience top spot on the norm, and han- charts, can we safe- dlin’ the har- prove his innocence, and also that throughout the film. All of the music ly assume that we as an audience vest / Measuring the worth by the have become desensitized to the he is not on the show to win money. seems to be especially made to fit depth of the hardship.” The film is presented in a non- for the particular scene that it resides absence of meaningful vocal con- This release is painted head to toe tent? linear fashion, jumping from one in, something that doesn’t seem to with a thick layer of self-doubt and Nathan time to another very quickly occur as much in Hollywood films. No matter whether the answer is depression, and saturated with joy- yes or no, fans will always be able throughout the film, and utilizes a There is also a treat for American less gloom. Amidst the backdrop Piotrowski great deal of editing techniques to audiences as the song “Paper to find solace in the rawness and of Ant’s desolate beats, Slug familiarity of homegrown inde- make this work. Although the rapid Planes” by M.I.A., who has recently throws down his emo monologues progression of grown in populari- pendent artists. Slug, the intro- with such incredible cadence, he is spective, lyrical half of the duo, shots may at ty in the states, is able to rhyme about the harshest of times seem featured during displays an ever-present humility life’s realities and make them With the awards season being confusing, the one scene. Also, as well as worldly knowledge: “I’ll sound as beautiful as a over, the obvious movie that stands viewers should the catchy “Jai play a show in Australia and Shakespearian sonnet. out from 2008 is Danny Boyle’s still be able to Ho” that is played “Slumdog Millionaire.” The film follow what is during the end Andy is an English major with a journal- happening. credits, which also ism minor. He enjoys gambling takes a classic plotline of a boy and Korean soap operas. He possesses a going from rags to riches, but does it Also, if this has a traditional deeply-rooted dislike for Nickelback. in a way that is not only new, but film were to be Bollywood dance truly inspiring. The film’s structure, presented in a sequence, will be cast and incredible music all add to straight chrono- stuck in the heads its greatness. logical order, of most audience The film follows the story of the suspense members. Student Voice cartoon Jamal Malik, a lowly tea carrier who and mystique of the film would be It is no surprise to me that this had grown up in the slums of India, broken. film swept the Oscars. In a time as he participates in the Indian ver- The cast of the film is filled most- where corporate backed features sion of “Who ly by people who are not big name dominate the screens of the popu- Wants to be a Although there are actors in India, but lace, it is good to see an independent Millionaire?” they add to the effect film get the credit it deserves. Being a lowly per- no outstanding of the film, making Altogether, it is not only a well put son, it is highly performances, all of slum life seem com- together film, but is also inspiring expected that he the actors together pletely believable. and uplifting, something that is rare will lose quickly. Although there are no when it comes to winning awards However, the audi- make the film come truly outstanding per- and a pleasant breath of fresh air for ence sees through to life. formances, all of the movie lovers. It can only be hoped the course of his actors together make that Hollywood takes notice and fol- life, he has learned the film come to life. lows suit in the years to come. the answers to all the questions by Of note especially are the younger persevering through the rotten hand children who are featured for the José is an English/creative writing major at UWRF. first third of the movie that give real- He enjoys documentaries, horror and independent he was dealt. films. After his first night on the show, istic performances that don’t seem he is arrested and interrogated to forced by the director. find out how he cheated, but tells the The music of A.R. Rahman graces Cartoon by Jon Lyksett officers his life story, in an effort to the aural sense of the audience

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Sabmitted John F. Kennedy visits downtown River Falls in 1960.

Submitted Submitted John F. Kennedy visits River Falls in 1960 during his campaign to be elected president of Main Street in River Falls thrived during the 1870s. the United States.

Tim Stanislav Massive quantities of wheat were grown and milled into flour its size remained relatively stagnant. The population boom [email protected] in River Falls. Between 1850 and 1880 the mills were modern- began in the 1940s and took a major leap in the decade of 1950 ized. River Falls was established as a nationally known milling to 1960. In 1940 the population was 2,806; in 1960 it was UW-River Falls students and citizens of River Falls reside, center in the region, second only to Minneapolis. 4,857. The next major leap began in 1990 at which time the work and attend classes in a city with a vibrant history and In 1874 River Falls was established by the Wisconsin Board population was 10,610. The population as of 2007 is 13,930, progressive future. of Regents to house the University, called River Falls Normal according to a Pierce County Historical Association publica- River Falls was originally called Greenwood—the name School, because of heated lobbying by locals and area support- tion. was later changed due another town in Wisconsin that was also ers. The current population boom is the largest in River Falls called Greenwood—and was a prosperous mill town. The city Depletion of soil from excessive wheat production lead to history. has transformed into a rapidly growing University center. the demise of flour production in River Falls. A combination Prohibition in the 1930s and 40s did not bring an end to Sustainable development has become a primary concern in of droughts and bug invasion from 1884-86 ultimately ended alcohol consumption. A River Falls and construction is currently underway on a new the industry in the city. “A community with a local business called Tubs environmentally friendly city hall. A volunteer fire service was established and made official Medicine sold “medical “The new town hall is L.E.E.D [leadership in energy and by the city council in 1885. The establishment of the Pioneer past is a community cures” that contained high environmental design] certified. The building will eventually Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 was timely, only 12 years with a future.” alcohol content to locals, be run by solar panels,” River Falls Mayor Don Richards said. after its inception the Normal School building was incinerated Mariano Lucero, Katie Chaffee, a previous by a fire of unknown origin. River Falls mayor of River Falls and Again, the city was forced into defense of its school. local historian said. History Planning Director Joel Foster was the first settler of River Falls. Foster was Newspaper editors battled ferociously over where the school During prohibition, the attracted by its beauty and commercial properties, according to should be rebuilt. Ku Klux Klan was active in an article written by Ursula Peterson, a local resident and his- The Normal student paper, called the Badger, wrote a com- the community. torian. pelling piece in defense of its school. “They held big rallies and targeted Catholics and Jews. The “The town is interesting because it breaks a normal pattern The denizens from that section look upon this region as a KKK chose from its individual members to go door-to-door of city design which arranges streets north to south,” River land of sand banks and pine stumps; a section whose inhabi- and recruit from the community,” Chaffee said. Falls Planning Director Mariano Lucero said. “Instead streets tants have not yet emerged from the semi civilized state and John F. Kennedy visited River Falls on his campaign tour of were arranged along the flow of the Kinni.” whose schools and other social endowments are in perfect the Midwest before he was elected 35th president of the Streets were arranged to follow the flow of the Kinnickinnic keeping with the savage condition of the barbarians...we have United States. for economic efficiency, Lucero said. more handsome girls to the square acre than these less fortu- The 1960s and 70s were marked by student demonstrations. The first flour mill was erected by C.B Cox in 1850. nate southern aborigines have to the square mile (Normal Students protested the Vietnam War on campus. There was a Badger, 1897, p. 47-48.). strong anti draft movement. People held coffee house discus- River Falls won the legisla- “The citizens of sions and in classes there was heated debate, Chaffee said. tive battle in a hotly contested There was an uproar in college campuses around America. meeting of the Board of River Falls are “At UWRF a teacher burned a flag and it caused a big stu- Regents and celebration above average.” dent demonstration. I went to check out what was going on. ensued. Don Richards, There was a huge crowd and I wasn’t sure if they were protest- “Whistles blew. Bells rang. mayor of River Falls ing for or against the burning of the flag,” Chaffee said. People shouted. The city band In the 1980s and 90s, urban sprawl became a problem. There assembled on Main Street and was an increase of people who bought fertile land on the out- began to play,” according to a skirts of town but did not farm. As a result, the city tried vari- UWRF Centennial History article written by James King and ous measures to curb this practice and encouraged conserva- Walker Wyman. tion development by protecting fertile land. The Normal School was rebuilt in the same location and “The measures were mostly unsuccessful and as a result classes began in September 1898. widespread development has increased,” Chaffee said. In 1893, the Ringling Brothers circus came to town. The cir- cus included a display of at least seven elephants, cages full of Progress other wild animals and many horses, according to a historical “The town of River Falls and UWRF are working together article reprinted from the River Falls Journal. to encourage sustainable development,” Richards said. “The After the afternoon performance, lightning struck the main citizens of River Falls are above average.” tent pole twice and caused a gasoline reservoir to explode. River Falls is the first Wisconsin city to receive an EPA Seven people were killed and at least 19 more were thought green community award. The award was mostly attained dead. The Ringling Brothers circus declined to release any through the efforts of the student community to encourage sus- information on its employees. tainable practices on campus and with the creation of the Years later, what were thought to be dinosaur bones were University Center, an icon of sustainability. discovered in a field and brought to the University. The bones Lucero expressed his historical opinion of River Falls. were found to be elephant bones from the Circus disaster, “A community with a past is a community with a future.” Alyson Jones, University archive manager, said. River Falls continued to prosper throughout the 1900s but