Carroll University
Vol. 33 Issue 7
December 8, 2009
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Student Senate creates Diversity Chair position Lyla Goerl
Editorial Staff Student Senate plans to create a new position to add to its Executive Board: Diversity Chair. The primary role of this chair will be to oversee a committee made up of students, faculty, and/or staff to address diversity issues in the Carroll University Community, and to be proactive about issues as opposed to reactive. Though the Diversity Chair will be on the Student Senate Executive Board, the actual committee will not be considered a standing committee like Academic Affairs, Finance, or Student Affairs. Input and ideas of the committee will still be taken very seriously by the Senate. Luke Bennewitz, Academic Affairs Chair for Student Senate, proposed the idea to the Senate last month. “Many students say
they want diversity, but no one does anything about it... this is something I’ve been wanting to create for a while and I’m glad it’s finally coming to fruition,” Bennewitz said. Other Senate members also share opinions on the new Chair. “There is diversity already on this campus; it’s just a matter of recognizing it and celebrating it,” said Emily Thungkaew, Vice President of Student Senate. “The role of the diversity chair will be to do just that.” This Chair also will facilitate and address issues on and around campus. Once the details are finalized, different diversity groups on campus will be able to present their issues to the Chair if needed. “I don’t see much diversity at all when I’m on campus,” said sophomore and commuter Au-
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brey Fredricksen. While Fredrickson is on campus for a few hours, she does notice how diversity is not brought forward. “It’s not a socially friendly campus,” said Fredricksen. She went on to explain that diversity should be more than just differences in ethnicity, and that she would like to see more interaction between the students to encourage learning. In Bennewitz’s proposal he outlined the diverse groups the committee is intending to serve. “The committee shall be responsible for addressing all concerns brought forward to Student Senate about diversity including, but not limited to, age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, Po litical ideology, economic status, beliefs,” Bennewitz said. Sophomore Ashton Burt
agreed. “It’s more than ethnicity. It’s also about the background of individuals,” said Burt. Recognizing other holidays besides the Christian holidays would be a nice way to recognize diversity. Burt said that students just follow each other; no one seems to walk up to the plate to get to know other people. “It’s a unique thing that the committee will do,” said Bennewitz. “I have always wanted to improve diversity, and now I can finally see a change once the Diversity Chair position is filled.” President of Student Senate Ashley Fraizer said, “I am very excited to see some changes next semester. I think this is going to be really good for Carroll.” The final details regsarding the Diversity Chair and Student Senate will be finalized next semester.
Carroll Demographics* Full Time Students’ Ethnicities Men (Total 790) Non-Res Alien 19 Black, Non-Hispanic 22 AI/AN 6 Asian/Pacific Islander 13 Hispanic 16 White, non-Hispanic 689 Unknown 25 Women (Total 1708) Non-Res Alien 25 Black, Non-Hispanic 21 AI/AN 2 Asian/Pacific Islander 25 Hispanic 54 White, non-Hispanic 1504 Unknown 77
Full Time Students’ Socio-Economic Status 11% high need (lower than $29,000/year) 31% working class (lower than $60,000) *According to 2007 HLC
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Special Contribution 11/16/09 Reported damage to a vending machine in the lower level women’s restroom in the Campus Center. 11/16/09 Took a report of a minor property damage accident in lot 3. 11/17/09 Took a report of graffiti in the women’s restroom located on
Lenel Brown Staff Writer Carroll alumnus William Laatsch represented Carroll University at the inauguration of Dr. Thomas K. Harden’s formal induction as the fifth chancellor of University of WisconsinGreen Bay, (UW-Green Bay) in late October. According to Carroll’s website, the university is often referred to as Wisconsin's Pioneer College, as it is the oldest four-year institution of higher education in the state. Laatsch's presence at the ceremony was greatly significant to Carroll’s long history and mission. As the oldest faculty member on campus and Chairman of the Broad of Trustees at Carroll, Laatsch was given the opportunity to represent. Laatsch stood second in line and was preceded by an individual from Ohio University whose founding date was even
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Bike rider snatches woman’s purse in Waukesha A woman had her purse snatched by a passing male bicyclist around 9 p.m., on Dec. 2, while she was walking east bound on the sidewalk of Sunset Drive, near East Ave., according to the Waukesha police blotter. The man was riding a dark colored mountain bike, came at her quickly and grabbed the purse. He was wearing dark clothes and white shoes. Police used search dogs to try and track down the bicyclist, but he was not found. Anyone with information should contact the Waukesha Police at 262-524-3831. – Waukesha News Online
earlier than Carroll's 1846. The processional order was predetermined by the founding years of the institutions each person represented. The inauguration ceremony activities spanned over a three day period, with the investiture of Dr. Harden on the last day. The ceremony began with an academic procession of about 125 UW-Green Bay faculty members and visiting delegates representing sister UW System institutions, other Wisconsin colleges and universities from across the country. Participants were attired in robes and regalia that reflected their fields of study and their alma maters’ school colors. "I am exceptionally proud of Carroll and am delighted to represent Carroll at any event," said Laatsch. He had participated in a previous UW-Green Bay
inauguration about six years ago, representing Carroll. Laatsch graduated from Carroll in 1960 and went on to complete a PhD in geography at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. He joined UW-Green Bay in 1966, a year after it was established. He was a professor of Urban and Regional Studies for 42 years until 2008, when he was appointed interim provost for fourteen months. Laatsch retired this past August. "I enjoyed the classroom and miss being around students and sharing my experiences and knowledge of geography," said Laatsch. Laatsch is still involved with Carroll activities. Just last month he returned from China along with several Carroll faculty in an effort to explore student exchanges between Carroll and a number of Chinese universities.
Chipmunk Caper
Waukesha man charged with homicide, drunken driving in crash
On Thanksgiving Day, New Berlin Police were dispatched to Ridge Cinema, 5200 S. Moorland Road, for a report of a stolen ceramic chipmunk. Michael B. O’Donnell (the theater manager) had come to work on Thanksgiving and discovered that one of Ridge Cinema’s three ceramic chipmunks had been stolen. They were on display for “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,” opening Christmas week. O’Donnell stated that the value of (the 4 1/2 -foot-tall) “Simon” was approximately $100. Surveillance footage of the incident showed Steven J. Beris, 20, of Oak Creek, grabbed Simon and proceeded to run out through the main entrance. Further surveillance footage showed that Beris had used his VISA credit card to purchase movie tickets. Beris admitted the theft to me and provided a written statement where he wrote, “To be completely honest with you, I really have no idea why I took Simon. It was the heat of the moment kind of thing. If I could take it back, I would.” Anyone with information should contact the Waukesha Police at 262524-3831. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Christopher M. Conner, 20, of Waukesha, was charged Friday with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle stemming from an early morning crash Tuesday that killed passenger Michael Zippel, 23, of Vernon. According to the criminal complaint, Conner told police that he had had five beers before driving in Vernon shortly before 2 a.m. Dec. 1. The car traveled down a ditch, became airborne and hit a large tree about 7 feet off the ground before coming to rest 300 feet from the tree. Zippel, who was in the back seat, was thrown from the car and pronounced dead at the scene from internal injuries. Judge J. Mac Davis set cash bail of $250,000 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Dec. 10. The felony carries up to 25 years in prison and up to $100,000 fine, plus loss of driving privileges for five years. Conner was also charged with two misdemeanors - drunken driving causing injury, and possession of marijuana, which emergency personnel said they found on him as they transported him to a hospital. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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ITS updates and goes green Michelle Severtson Staff Writer
New changes are in store for Carroll University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) department in the advent of three decisions to switch to Windows 7, move towards a ‘greener system and instill better internet coverage. Windows 7 ITS may switch from Windows XP to Windows 7 in Fall 2010. “We always try to run the latest Windows unless there’s a problem,” Debra Jenkins, Chief Information Officer, said. Windows 7 has some advantages over Windows XP, such as better performance ratings and a new interface. As students buy new computers that come equipped with Windows 7, ITS wants to stay consistent with the changing operating systems. Returning students and students that still have Windows XP can find an upgrade on the ITS website for $39.98; otherwise students can go to Microsoft to get an upgrade package. Greener ITS ITS has decided to go green while saving costs. By monitoring printing and focusing on energy programs, the department will effectively make this transition. A big step in becoming more
environmentally friendly is to move course evaluations online. “It’ll be more convenient because they can just go to the MyCourse site,” Jenkins said. Students will have more time to reflect and take the surveys seriously. The faculty will also benefit from the surveys appearing online as they would receive results sooner. Internet Fixes This year, Carroll experienced a lot of Internet problems. Because Carroll’s contract with Time Warner was going to expire, a new contract had to be signed and a permanent fix had to be found for the problems. Three pieces of the network equipment were replaced which solved the problem almost immediately and offered an additional 5 Mbps of bandwidth. Some of these pieces included a new WAN switch and firewall replacement. Jenkins offered advice to further benefit Carroll internet users in the future. “Be responsible of what and how much you download,” Jenkins said. The amount of downloads students make directly effects the Internet speed across the campus. Videos and movies take up a lot of space on the bandwidth, which will slow the Internet down for others. Now, ITS believes the Internet will run faster in the classrooms during the day and faster in the dormitories at night.
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Offered
The second of two H1N1 Flu Clinics was held in Van Male Fieldhouse on Dec. 3. The vaccine was free to all Carroll students and employees who were 24 years old and younger, as well as those who fall into other at risk categories. Photo by Lexie Bragg
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Relaxation reminders for stressing students Amanda Palczynski Editorial Staff
A break from school is al- time for mindless or therapeutic ways pleasant; many students activities, especially sleep. Take recently enjoyed a Thanksgiving short naps, get adequate sleep feast and relaxed away from the each night, and do not pull allacademic atmosphere. nighters. Unfortunately, after the Junior Aaron Klineschmidt holiday, the realization of the dreaded final exam period and homework overload descends upon students’ minds, and the 1. Breathe deeply. stress levels rise within Breathe in through your nose and out the body. through your mouth. Try to inhale enough so Finals week can be that your lower abdomen rises and falls. immensely stressful for Count slowly as you exhale. Feeling better? students, especially those new to taking college 2. Keep a journal. courses in a university Set goals and organize your to-do lists to setting. Carroll students feel the satisfaction of crossing out the and resident assistants, finished items. Keeping a diary or journal among others have firstmay also be helpful to explore your rate tips on preventing thoughts and feelings surrounding the and keeping stress levels events of one’s life. low. “I take a walk around the block,” said Resident Assistant Emily Cairns. recommended to not study all “Something as simple as a breath day, but rather in small chunks. of fresh air can serve as a quick “It also helps to think of it release.” as one big review, since students Other students offered their have learned all the informastress relief tips. tion once already.,” said Klin“I color, nap and get a back eschmidt. “Cramming for hours massage,” said sophomore Kylie on end does not work because it Worden. is hard to absorb all of the inforDo not forget to set aside mation.”
Stress Relief Tips
Nurse practitioner Kristin Kastner noted that the most important thing is to participate in something that is not school-related. Exercising, playing video games or watching movies all
care of the basics: eat fruits and veggies and avoid sugary, highfat foods. Also, stay hydrated and do not drink Red Bull or coffee in excess. Too much caffeine does nothing to help those studying nights. “Watch your caffeine 3. Paint a picture. intake; too much does Get in touch with your artistic side and use not help you focus, it will drawing, coloring, or painting as a way to just make you jittery,” process emotions, distract yourself, and advised Brannan. “Also, express your creativity. stay away from alcohol and other substances.” 4. Escape to a better place. Keeping a positive Read a Sookie Stackhouse novel, watch a frame of mind is essential Psych marathon with friends, or Netflix for success and effective Ferris Bueller's Day Off. studying. Do not allow negative thoughts to im5. Go running. pair confidence, such as Cardio exercises like jogging or playing the possibility of failing ultimate Frisbee are healthy for your heart an exam. and help to release endorphins. “Getting rid of stress is impossible, but managing it in a healthy serve as the perfect hiatus after manner will get you through the prolonged study sessions. exam period,” said Brannan. “Watching movies or televiContact the Student Health sion shows with friends always is Center at 524-7233 to learn a great way to relieve stress,” said more about how to cope with sophomore Justin Almquist. stress. The Walter Young CenLicensed clinical social ter, 524-7335, is also available worker Angie Brannan, who also for students that wish to speak works at the Walter Young Cen- directly with a counselor. ter, reminded students to take
What are your plans for winter break?
Jordan Reyes Staff Writer
"Relaxing at home, getting in shape for track season and shoveling the driveway." --Evan Konetzke Business Administration
Break book reviews Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Staff Writer
Kafka on the Shore Haruki Murakami Kafka Tamura’s quest to be the ‘toughest fifteen-year-old boy’ puts him on a collision course with what could possibly be his otherhalf. In a journey filled with Oedipal themes, confusing riddles and talking cats, the young Kafka must struggle with the authorities, his own mind and his fate. Blindness José Saramago In a world stricken by inexplicably contagious ‘white’ blindness, infected detainees of an ambiguous town are forced to discover a society without sight in isolation from the outside world. Violence spread quickly and social standards take a back seat to survival and comfort. The nameless main characters must struggle to find a meaning to their new lives and, ultimately, the will to survive. Life of Pi Yann Martel Surviving on a lifeboat alone with limited supplies for an extended period of time is hard enough. Surviving on a lifeboat alone with limited supplies and a starving tiger for an extended period of time is something else entirely. Pi Patel must do exactly that to survive a shipwreck, fighting off starvation, loneliness and, of course, the 450 pound tiger struggling with the same problems. Old Man’s War John Scalzi John Perry is unorthodox by modern standards. He is a 75-yearold super-soldier who fights alongside other genetically enhanced humans against various alien races threatening the galaxy. As he ascends to the rank of captain, his journey culminates in an effort to prevent the use of even more advanced technology which could potentially bring an end to the human race. The Things They Carried Tim O’Brien This collection of short stories follows a fictionalized platoon of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. In an effort to distinguish ‘story truth’ from ‘happening truth,’ the stories fictionalize the events of the war, but strive, instead, to create emotion that soldiers might feel.
"Visiting with the family, enjoying the holiday season and sipping on some egg nog." --Tom Sturdy Human Biology
“Going to Wilderness Lodges in the Dells, working, lifting and taking protein.” --Cody Schultz Criminal Justice
“Spending time with family, going on a ski trip and playing indoor soccer.” --Kelly Moran Communication Major
“Working and spending time with the family and the boyfriend.” --Megan Baierl Exercise Science Major
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Milwaukee premieres Andy Warhol’s “The Last Decade” Carly Vitrano
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Andy Warhol invades the Milwaukee Art Museum through Jan. 3, 2010. For those unaware, some
consider Warhol as the premiere artist of the late 20th century art scene. Known for the use of bright colors he used in his artwork, Warhol changed the way people viewed art in the 1960s. His simple depictions of Campbell’s soup cans and modern day celebrities shot him to instant stardom. Better known as the “King of Pop Art,” Warhol has his own exhibit at the art museum, entitled “The Last Decade.” The exhibit gives a look into the last decade of his forty-year career, when he was producing art like never before. “It is a fascinating exhibit, and people are taking notice,” Rose Garcia, the museum’s Assistant Manager, said. “We have seen a lot of people, especially on the weekends, and the attendance for Warhol has doubled in comparison to other exhibits.” Meta Novak, a volunteer worker at the art museum, also has witnessed these large crowds. “I think people are attracted to this exhibit because he is so
‘America’,” said Novak. Warhol’s collection includes many American logos such as Dove and Arm and Hammer to name a few. Spectator Abby Bloom, a resident of Milwaukee, said she came to learn more about Warhol. “It is very interesting to see his stuff that is outside the pop pictures that he’s done,” Bloom commented. The exhibit is full of information supplemented by the beauty of Warhol’s art. “If you’re looking to learn more information about Warhol, that’s exactly what you’ll get,” Garcia stated. “I recommend doing the audio guide, it’s awesome, and there is a ton of information on that guide that is not explained next to the artwork.” Make sure to stop by this fascinating exhibit before it is gone. The Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive in downtown Milwaukee. Call 414-224-3200 for more details.
The 47th Annual Waukesha Christmas Parade was sponsored by the Blood Center of Wisconsin and featured an array of marching bands, floats and costumed characters. Photo by Kate Loehrer
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“I promise it will be as if I never existed,” Edward Cullen told Bella Swan as he walked out of her life, forsaking her in the Forks woods. Enter Jacob Black; the persistent, loyal savior and werewolf who tries to win Bella’s broken heart in this dramatic sequel. Beginning with a stanza from Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet,“These violent delights have violent ends,” the danger signs are all too clear. Following a nearfatal incident at Bella’s 18th birthday party, the Cullens leave the small town of Forks. Bella’s vampire-beloved, Edward, is adamant that this is the only way to protect her from the world of blood-lusting vampires. Subsequently, Bella sinks into a severe depression lasting for months, and only her old friend Jacob can assuage her nightmares. A blossoming adrenaline junkie, Bella uses the “rush” to recall Edward’s form by way of his firm warning against recklessness. Upon discovering this, Bella uses her friendship with Jacob to her advantage, yet ghosts from her past reappear as she stumbles upon old en-
emies Laurent and Victoria; in turn discovering a local group of humans, Jacob included, who now phase into werewolves due to the continual vampire threat surrounding Forks. During one of Bella’s reckless spurts, Edward’s sister Alice mistakes her actions as suicide. As a result, Edward ventures to Italy to provoke the century-old, governing coven known as the Volturi.
In provoking them, he wishes to end his life, being unable to live without Bella. Bella is the only one who can save Edward, and so she must travel to Italy with Alice, even if it means sacrificing Jacob’s friendship along the way. If fans were expecting anything short of excellence for the second installment of the Twilight
saga, they were mistaken. While the film may leave first-timers in the dust, the plot easily captures the book’s essence, leaving little to the imagination. Although movie adaptations are never usually as good as their paperback counterparts, this cinematic adventure comes fairly close. Other than some added wit, the screenplay barely differs from the book. In addition, it skillfully abandons the details of Bella’s drawn out depression that span most of the novel, without sacrificing any emotion. New Moon’s deeper intricacies—its focus on relationships, love, lust, conflict, and the state of the soul—offer a better view of Stephanie Meyer’s vampire world. Cleverly introducing the vampire’s mortal enemy, the werewolves, the movie leaves fans struggling to decide between ‘Team Edward’ and ‘Team Jacob.’ Although the abrupt ending is nerve-wracking, diehard fans know the next step in Bella’s journey and that this movie is a glimpse of future conflict and events to come. Whether new or old, fans will find something to like in this thriller that is well worth the bite.
FEATURES Circle K helps community Lenel Brown Staff Writer Carroll University’s Circle K service organization continues to make a difference in the Carroll and surrounding communities. As the collegiate level of Kiwanis, Circle K’s motto is, “Live to serve, love to serve,� according to the Kiwanis Organization. Carroll’s Circle K Chapter demonstrates this through their service projects. This past Halloween, Circle K joined forces with members of the Latin American Student Organization, LASO, as they collected food for the Waukesha Food Pantry and cash donations for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF); this was part of the Trick or Donate event. The event took place in the surrounding Carroll University campus for 2.5 hours and encouraged residents to donate non-perishable food items or cash that will be donated. “Over $350 and 800 food items were collected,� said Circle K president Lindsey Mathewson. One of Carroll’s Circle K future projects include Mending
in March, a project that provides blankets to the Waukesha Women’s Center shelter. “This is an all-campus event, which will take place once a week for a period of time, but the dates have not been set,� Mathewson said. In February, Carroll’s Circle K will join other Circle K chapters to discuss ideas about service and build relationships. This year’s convention will take place in Brookfield. “Since it is such a close distance, I am hoping to get the majority of the members to go,� said Mathewson. Circle K ended the semester with the induction of new members. As a part of the induction, members went curling, and had a lot of fun. Currently Circle K consists of twenty members, “more returning than new,� stated Mathewson. Membership dues are less than $10 and new members are always encouraged to join. Stop by the Oak Room Sundays at 6 p.m. if interested.
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Critics and students agree: Glee is powerful and appealing Melissa George Staff Writer
FOX Network’s hit new television show Glee mesmerized audiences from the pilot, and continues to do so each Wednesday night. Last spring, the public was introduced to this new, inventive show which focuses on an Ohio high school’s glee club and the troubles and triumphs the group encounters through daily school activities and performing competitions. The members of the club range from football jocks and cheerleaders, known as “cheerios� to the nerds of the school, and anything and everything in between. These singing and dancing characters have become a phenomenon, even though the premise of the show is something somewhat unfamiliar in today’s high school society. While many high schools do have show choirs, Glee has allowed viewers to take an indepth look at how much work actually goes into creating a musically-driven show. Many Carroll students have joined in on this new phenomenon. “I like Glee because I think it appeals to the ‘show choir nerd’ in all of us. I think we can identify with the kids who were outcasts in high school,� junior business major and ex-choir performer, Rebecca Muehl, said. Students who have never
stepped foot onstage or sung in a choir also find the show appealing. “I like the show because I loves musicals, even though I have never been in choir,� junior Amanda Radke commented. “They [musicals] just always get me going and put me in a good mood.� While there are numerous reasons why viewers watch the show, critics have wondered if the show really does influence musical theatre, and if it has changed people’s perspective on musical theatre. “I do watch Glee, and watch it for the musical numbers and, most importantly, the fantastic voices,� James Zager, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts said. The performers in the show display powerful, appealing voices. Zager also felt as if Glee was an “extension of Wicked,� which ended up changing musical theatre when Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba, won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. “Her vocal sound was different, more pop-like with licks and vibratos, than what Broadway had been used to, which changed musical theatre,� Zager stated. Like Wicked, Glee is beginning to change musical theatre again by showcasing talent and pop-style singing that appeals to
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the masses. The show allows Americans to experience musical theatre in their own living rooms, rather than dishing out their money for expensive theatre seats. This idea is especially desirable for college students on a budget because one can experience great talent in their dorm room. On Nov.. 25, Glee’s eleventh episode had 6.1 million viewers, and is expected to continue climbing in numbers. This show is not just another Wednesday night sitcom, but a truly innovative, funny and inspiring act of entertainment and has begun to change musical theatre for the better. Glee’s fall season finale will be Wed., Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
Civil Rights Pilgrimage revs up
Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Staff Writer
Reliving the Civil Rights Movement is impossible, but 37 college students hope to come as close as possible Jan. 4-13. Carroll University will send 15 students to join 22 other students from Cardinal Stritch University on a Civil Rights Pilgrimage next January. Twelve faculty members , four from Carroll and eight from Stritch, will accompany the students on the trip. The pilgrimage, a ten day journey through several southern cities, will take the group to various historical civil rights locations of varying fame. In addition, students will participate in service projects and reflection sessions to maximize their experience. “The pilgrimage provides more then just history,� said Dolores Ocampo Brown, Director of Cultural Diversity. Ocampo Brown explained that the trip would, ideally, explore issues within the United States and, while she admits that not everything will be understood, she hopes it will at least open the minds of the participants. “I’m looking forward to it,� said Carroll senior Josh Cornelius. “I’m expecting it to be a warming, educational, humbling experience.�
Of the events planned, Ocampo Brown gave special attention to the Selma Marching Tour, led by Joanne Bland, a woman who had participated in the Civil Rights Movement during the ‘60s. Ocampo Brown expects the march to stir the groups’ emotions. “This isn’t just to learn about other people,� Ocampo Brown explained, “It’s to learn about themselves too.�
“I’m expecting it to be a warming, educational, humbling experience.� --Josh Cornelius
She described the pilgrimage as a learning experience, utilizing various experiential learning techniques to involve, hopefully, the entire group. “I hope it’s going to be fun, too,� Ocampo Brown added, explaining that the group will be busy most the entire time, leaving only about an hour of free time each day. Considering there are five
cities to visit in ten days, an hour of free time a day is a pretty amazing feat. The pilgrimage will stop in Tennessee, Georgia and three cities in Alabama. According to Ocampo Brown, the cities, chosen by Stritch’s Coordinator of Multicultural Relations, provide for some of the best learning opportunities; mixing in some lesser known historical spots. “They offer good opportunities,� Ocampo Brown said, referencing the success Stritch had with the pilgrimage last year. Both schools are excited about the joint venture, according to Ocampo Brown. She is excited about the potential networking and the increased chance for diversity. For its part in increasing diversity, Carroll is sending three international students, potentially allowing for the integration of civil rights issues from other countries. The mixture of different nationalities, schools and studentss will hopefully provide an increased domestic cultural experience. Assuming the pilgrimage is a success, Ocampo Brown expects to continue and expand the program.
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Candy Cane Martini Ingredients: 1 shot of Vanilla Rum, 1 shot White Chocolate Liqueur 1 shot Peppermint Schnapps. Combine and garnish with a miniature candy cane, and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with all of your closest friends.
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Editorial Board The first chords of “Hallelujah” from Messiah struck, and the audience members rose to enjoy the last song from the annual Christmas at Carroll concert. The music department created a Hallelujah theme this year. Students and staff wanted to celebrate the gifts that are available every holiday season, both spiritually and given. “The significance is to establish this concert as a traditional gift/opening to celebrate Christmas,” Dr. Larry Harper, conductor of the Wind Symphony, said. The symphony worked dilegently to embody this theme. The highlight was performing “Farandole” from L’Arlesienne Suite by Bizet. Major orchestras around the world play this music, and the symphony was excited to perform it. The Concert Choir also experienced success because of the changes from new conductor, Kristina Boerger. “One of the biggest changes for this concert is inviting the participation of the Carroll Chorale to perform,” said Boerger. Patrons seemed to enjoy the concert. “We enjoyed the concert, and plan to attend in the future,” patrons Dave and Nan Bach said. Carroll students were also moved by the concert. “I really enjoyed the contert,” commented junior Sarah DeFranco. “This was my first time, and it was a great way to spend the evening. I highly rec-
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Frosty Noggin Ingredients:1 ½ oz. Rum, ¾ oz. Crème de Cacao, 3 oz. of Egg Nog, 3 Cups of Vanilla Ice Cream. Blend the ingredients and enjoy a frosty version of Frosty himself. The Grinch Cocktail Ingredients: 3 oz. Skyy Vodka, 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur, 1 oz. Cointreau orange liqueur, 1 oz. Sweet and sour mix. Shake together in a festive cocktail shaker at your holiday party, and make something only the Grinch could be proud of. The Blizzard Ingredients: 1 oz. of Brandy, 1 oz. of Irish Crème, 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur, 1 oz. Light Rum, 1 oz. Light Cream, 2 scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream. Blend these ingredients and create a smooth and delicious dessert drink after you open presents.
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The Carroll University choirs perform “Hallelujah” from Messiah.
Photo by Kate Loehrer
ommend students to attend the concert next year.” Aside from the beautiful and joyful concert, the music department indulged audiences with
Kathryn Roth, Joshua Rewasiewicz and Jenna Babe entertain the audience at Madrigal Dinner. Photo by Jessica Williams
the annual Madrigal Dinner before the actual concert. With the help of Administrative Assistant of Music Dena LaMere, this event was just as successful as the concert. To start the holiday cheer, the guests arrived at 4 p.m. for Wassail in the Main Lobby of the Campus Center, and then went to the ballroom for the Feaste and entertainment from singers, a jester, beggers and the famous King and Queen. Mark and Gwenda Helgart had been King and Queen of the night for years. Mr. Helgart is a Carroll Alumni, and has performed for Madrigal as a student in the past, and came back to direct the recorder choir. Court Jester, Paul Watzka, is also a Carroll Alumni. The entire Christmas at Carroll event proved to be an enjoyable experince for many, and the Carroll community anticipates another fantastic performance next year.
Editorial Board As the holidays quickly approach, it is impossible to ignore that unforgettable pit-in-your-stomach-feeling: finding the perfect gift for that impossible-to-buy-for person on your list. Luckily, 2009 brings many new and exciting options so you can check your list and check it twice. For Mom: The Kindle. Measuring at just over a third of an inch in width, the 10.2 ounce Kindle can download a book to itself in less than 60 seconds wirelessly. The library can hold over 1,000 books, and can travel internationally. For moms that love to read, she can easily stick this pencil-thin mechanism in her purse for whenever she has a little down time. www.amazon.com For Dad: The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes. For under twenty-five dollars, dad can live out his life-long dream of being a witty and skillfully-crafted bartender while at home in his sweats. Or, if dad is more of a sophisticated fellow that has already mastered the trade, a nice set of Martini Glasses would suffice as well. www.target.com For the Snotty Little Brother: Apple’s iPod Nano. Whether eight or sixteen gigabytes, the new iPod Nano is sure to please that little snot for the year to come. With this version, one is able to record with a built-in camera on the device itself. Ranging in colors that cover the spectrum of the rainbow, that little rascal will definitely be satisfied. www.apple.com For the Sophisticated Older Sister: Fifty Dresses That Changed the World. For that sister who thinks her best friends are named Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, this book is perfect for her. The book highlights people that are often defined by their famous dresses. Who doesn’t recognize the slinky little black number that Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s? www.bn.com For the Boyfriend: Seasons 1-6 of Entourage. Who doesn’t love some good T.V. on DVD? Often referred to as the male version of Sex and the City, Entourage will provide hours of entertainment for him, as well as remind him of the person who bought it for him while he is watching it over winter break! www.amazon.com For the Girlfriend: A Coach Key Ring. Her heart will melt when she opens Coach’s Signature Picture Frame Keyfob. Inside is a frame just big enough for a picture of the cute couple. Think of it as a new take on the locket necklace, only more grown-up and chic. www.bestbuy.com For the Friend: Friends on DVD. Even just one season of this phenomenal ten-season show will be one of the best gifts under the tree this Christmas. This Christmas gift is sure to be a hit with friends, and will have them saying, “thank you for being a friend.” www.bestbuy.com
Gingerbread Martini Ingredients: 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka, 1 oz. Hazelnutflavored Liqueur, ½ oz. Butterscotch Schnapps, 4 oz. Ginger beer, Dark Rum. Combine and enjoy a traditional gingerbread treat, but with a glorious twist. Hallelujah.
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Don’t push it.
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Help during office hour of need Alternative Christmas Luke Bennewitz
Staff Writer One of the several reasons I decided to come to Carroll University was because of the individualized education. When I took my campus tour two years ago, I felt the professors were at this institution to help students succeed. All these aspects continue to be true, for the most part. After three semesters at Carroll, it has finally come to my attention that not all professors have office hours on campus; a point contrary to what I specifically noted on my first campus tour. Obviously, I was taken aback. I don’t think I’m alone in this issue. There have been several students who have come to me expressing concerns about faculty members not holding office hours. The reasons varied from not having the time, scheduling inconvenience or, and I quote, “not having an office”. Students appreciate all that professors do for this institution, but is this seriously happening at Wisconsin’s oldest post-secondary institution? Call me off my rocker, but shouldn’t professors always have at least some time devoted during the week to meeting with students? To quote universitylanguage.com, “That’s why each professor holds office hours, a designated time once or twice per week in which the professor is available in his
Emily Thungkaew office to speak individually with students.” I might be barging through an open door when it comes to this problem because as students we tend to think that professors always having some time during the week to meet with students would be a “no brainer”. Now, you might be reading this and thinking to yourself, “I have never had to go to a professor to ask them a question outside of class.” These feelings are few and far between, especially in the natural and health sciences. So I ask you to put yourself in these predicaments: If you ever had to go to a professor’s office hours to ask a question or to seek help on an assignment, what do you think would happen if you never had the opportunity to meet with them? If you have ever needed an answer to a question but the professor was impossible to get a hold of and never held office hours, how do you think your problems would be answered if that professor ever got back to you? Unfortunately, this is what has and is happening at Carroll. This injustice is especially unacceptable when there are multiple sections of a course taught by multiple faculty members and your professor decides to not hold office hours when the other professors do.
I understand that the contract for each professor (fulltime or adjunct) is different, but there should be some guiding principle that holds true for all professors when it comes to office hours. And frankly, I fail to see the logic in a professor’s argument that they don’t have office hours “because they don’t have an office”. Yes, it would be unrealistic to provide every single professor with an office on campus due to space restrictions, but social settings around campus, such as Second Cup, the PIT and the Learning Commons, would all suffice as adequate areas to hold office hours. I implore the student body to be proactive on this issue. Before the semester is done, take a good look at each of your course’s syllabi and see when exactly your professor has office hours, if at all. If they do not, ask when and where you can get a hold of them; if you have a thorough question to ask. Asking questions is a good way to find answers. If you can’t for this semester, have it be a hobby for future semesters and ask on the very first day of class. As students, we have the ability to make more changes than we would think on this campus. Now, all we have to do is act.
These boots are made for walkin’ Bobby Schuessler
Editorial Staff As the snow starts dreadfully falling and the temperatures drop below freezing, it is especially important for college students to have appropriate footwear. Obviously, I mean amazing boots. I must admit, sometimes it feels as if one can never find boots that are actually stylish, as well as practical, but there are amazing options at different price points this season for both men and women.
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Burberry. If you are really feeling the urge to splurge, opt for Burberry’s quilted boot. This boot is perfect for cold weather, but also includes the signature Burberry logo, and glossy rubber to add that extra pinch of style to your feet. This boot retails at $275. www.saksfifthavenue.com
UGG. Yes, guys, UGG does make men’s boots, and they are just as cozy and practical as the women’s boots. While you could try the classic boot like the ladies, I am obsessed with the Hartsville collection. These boots are waterproof, and come with two different insoles so you can choose if you are in the mood for leather, or cozy sheepskin. This style also comes in extended sizes, and retails for $180. www.uggs.com
UGG. UGG’s seem to be a staple for many women because they are comfortable, warm, and seen on many celebrity favorites. Try the classic long or short boot in black or chestnut. However, if you are really going to be trekking through the snow, opt for the Dauphine style for something that is stylish, but waterproof. Most UGG boots start at $140. www.uggs.com Target. One does not have to travel far to find exquisite, affordable boots. Just stop by the local Target to view the extensive boot collection. I personally recommend the Adi Designs Faux Fur Microsuede Boots because they are warm, and lined with my favorite detail, fur. Try them in grey so they go with absolutely everything. These boots start at $39.99. www. target.com
The North Face. If you are looking for a great boot to match that North Face jacket or fleece, try McMurdo boot in black or brown. These boots are extremely durable, and perfect for campus. These start at $120. www.thenorthface.com Target. Target also has great, affordable boot options for men. The C9 by Champion Nehemiah boot in black is perfect for those wet, snowy days. This boot retails for $29.99. www.target.com Please take into consideration these divine boot options so you can be a winter fashionista on campus.
Editorial Staff Some presents are wrapped and placed carefully under the tree; however, one might consider giving a gift this year that can’t be wrapped with ribbon. Many organizations locally, nationally and internationally depend on holiday gift giving during the holiday season. At these non-profit organizations, donations can be made in honor of a loved one. The mission of non-profit businesses is not to provide the best present under the tree, but instead to give a little of that holiday feeling to someone in need. World Sharing– There are hundreds of non-profit organizations that one can turn to when looking to make a philanthropic donation. Kiva is a micro-loan company that gives loans to people in third-world countries that are trying to start businesses. Their mission statement is “to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.” With donations in just $25 increments, one can contribute money to a woman in Togo looking to start a palm-oil business in her village, for example. Currently, she does not have enough money to buy supplies to keep up with her demand, and if she loses business, she will not have enough money to care for her six children. At Kiva, a loan is made every 13 seconds, and the impact could help struggling businesses, end poverty and save lives. Another amazing organization is Heifer International. With this organization, one can give the gift of livestock. The purpose is to purchase an animal for a family that can use the animal to benefit their work or to supply food. By purchasing a flock of chicks for $20, one can help a family in a third world country eat, as well as sell or share the offspring for years to come. Gifts start at $20 and range to $500 for a heifer, but shares of larger animals can be bought as well. Make a donation for Heifer International at www.heifer.org.
Domestic Sharing- It is not always necessary to look towards international organizations to give an alternative gift this holiday season. Right here in the United States people are struggling everyday. According to Household Food Security in the United States, released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, one out of six Americans are not getting sufficient amounts of food. What is even more shocking is that one out of four children are not getting enough food. At Feeding America, www. feedingamerica.org, one can make a recommended donation of $35 in honor of a loved one this holiday season. The donations go straight to a network of over 200 food banks that directly help over 25 million Americans that struggle with hunger. Help end hunger by donating at www. feedingamerica.org. Community Sharing- Another simple way to give more while helping others is to shop at fair trade stores in the local community. Ploughshare Center, located in downtown Waukesha, is a Fair Trade store that gives 100 percent of the profits on items made back to the vendors that created them. From jewelry, to odds and ends, to peace education literature, the options for gift giving are endless. Ploughshare Center is located at 219 W. Main St. If the pocketbook is spreading thin, and monetary giving is not an option, volunteering in the community is just as powerful and a wonderful way to give. In Waukesha, places such as The Caring Place, Salvation Army and La Casa de Esperanza are always looking for volunteers. By visiting www.volunteerwaukesha.com, one can customize their search of volunteer opportunities to include areas of interest for them. Alternative gift giving is a great way to purchase this holiday season. Not only will it be a joy to the person receiving the gift, but can change a life in the world.
Crosswalk update Luke Bennewitz
Staff Writer The Waukesha City Council had a meeting Nov. 17 to hear the recommendation passed the previous night at the Building and Grounds Committee meeting. Chief Information Officer Ron Lostetter and Chief Officer of Public Safety Mike Zens attended the meeting in Waukesha to voice support for the crosswalk. The Council, composed of eleven aldermen, including Randy Radish, discussed Carroll’s crosswalk situation and ended up voting in favor of the proposal by a vote of 9 - 2, with Radish in the dissent. Mike Zens hopes for the Council to, “give [Carroll] a chance. We want to work with the community.” With Carroll’s strong will to cooperate with the city of Waukesha, I feel it is a disservice to the student body that our own
alderman does not take into account our points of view. Furthermore, what do these two “nay” votes say about our local politicians, especially when one of them is Carroll’s own aldermen? Carroll student body, I speak to you directly now. I implore of you to hold your local politicans reponsible for areas of concern around Waukesha or in your own city or town. Specifically for the Carroll community, remember Radish’s vote on this issue when he runs for Mayor of Waukesha in the not-too-distant future. If Radish comes to campus to campaign, ask him why he wanted to remove our crosswalk. I hope the numerous amounts of this same question will show him how important the issue is. We have a strong voice, Carroll: let’s use it.
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Swim Teams finish first half of the season strong Justin Koepsell Editorial Staff
The Carroll University swim team finished up the first half of their season in good shape as they put together strong performances in a dual at Beloit College and an invitational at Macalester College. “This is one of the best groups I’ve coached in a while,” said Coach Joanne Brandtjen. At Beloit College the men beat the Buccaneers 112-63 behind double winners Geoff Hiltgen and John Wells. Hiltgen won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:00.49 and 200-yard backstroke in 2:21.51. Wells took first in the 100-yard backstoke and 400-yard individual medley in 1:08.09 and 5:24.95 respectively. “The meet was really good,” said Coach Brandtjen. “I had the swimmers in different events. It was interesting to see how they stepped up.” The women also won the dual by a score of 135-95. Jordan Barclay stole the show, winning three events. She stopped the clock first in the 100-yard breaststroke, the 200-yard breaststroke and the 400-yard individual medley. She finished in times of 1:13.44, 2:40.18 and 4:51.41 respectively. Danielle Grzywa won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:04.31 and the 500-yard freestyle in 5:44.29. She was also part of the 200-yard freestyle relay that won in 1:49.90. The weekend after Thanksgiving the Pioneers headed to the Twin Cities for a two-day meet at Macalester College. Team scores were not kept but Carroll came back with some great individual performances. Against the toughest competition they’ve seen all year, Danielle Grzywa took second in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:40.17. Sarah Kohlhorst took third in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:40.79. Seeholzer took fourth in the 50-yard free style with a time 26.15. Gryzwa finished the 100-yard backstroke taking fourth with a time of 1:03.50 and took fourth in the 200yard backstroke as well, taking 2:15.73. The 400-yard medley relay team took third in 4:24.07. The 200-yard freestyle relay rook fourth place in 1:48.37. The relay team in the 800-yard freestyle took fifth 8:36.05. The 400-yard freestyle relay team also took fifth touching the wall in 3:57.20. “It was outstanding,” said Coach Brandtjen. “We swam really well.” The men were lead by Jake Schneider who won the 200yard freestyle in 1:51.95. He also took second in the 50-yard freestyle in 22.40 and took fourth in the 100-yard freestyle in 50.41. Brenden Brunner took third in 500-yard freestyle in 5:12.46. Arthur Thomas took 4th in the 1-meter dive, scoring 177.75 points. Hiltgen took fifth in the
Swim teams put up good times at the Macalester Invitational in Minnesota and have not lost to a conference opponent in a team competition yet this year. Photos courtesy of SI
200-yard individual medley in 2:16.00. The relays from Carroll had a strong showing with the 200yard freestyle relay and 800-yard freestyle relays taking second in 1:30.27 and 7:45.65 respectively. The 400-yard freestyle relay took third, touching the wall in 3:27.87. The 400-yard medley relay took fourth, finishing in 4:03.01. The 200-yard medley relay took fifth in a time of 1:47.35. With the season half over Coach Brandtjen said everyone is “looking strong.” The Pioneers return to action on Jan. 9 for dual meets at home. The first gun goes off at noon. “I’m excited to see it after what they’ve done this weekend,” said Coach Brandtjen. “It’s nice to see they will be able to handle a bigger meet atmosphere, like the Midwest Conference meet will be.”
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Gert takes over Carroll Basketball
National race caps O’Grady’s XC season Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Staff Writers
Gert Ullsperger, everyone’s favorite Lunch Lady, was honored during the Women’s Basketball game vs. UW-Stout on Nov. 21. Carroll won 68-61. Photo by Jeff Lin
Ruth Peterson Award: Michelle Weber Justin Koepsell Editorial Staff
Michelle Weber was recently named the Ruth Peterson Award Winner for 2009. She is the first Pioneer to receive it since Dawn Huber won it in 2000. The Ruth Peterson Award goes to the Midwest Conference female student-athlete who has the highest grade point average for their junior year and has lettered in at least two sports. Weber runs cross country, indoor track and outdoor track for the Lady Pioneers, winning all-conference honors in cross country for three straight years. She has also been a member of the distance medley relay at Carroll for the past three years, all
of which won the Midwest Conference Championship in indoor track. “It’s a huge accomplishment,” said Weber’s coach Shawn Thielitz. “She’s an amazing athlete but by far a much better person. She’s very deserving of the elite award of the Midwest Conference.” Weber, a senior from Hartford Union High School in Hartford, Wis. had a 3.938 grade point average last year while majoring in business administration. She has been named Academic All-Conference seven out of a possible seven times.
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Megan O’Grady’s cross country season came to an end with a 65th-place finish in the NCAA Division III National Championship Meet in Cleveland, Ohio. In a race where first and last place were separated by less than six and a half minutes, O’Grady missed out on All-American honors by only twenty-four seconds, finishing with a time of 23:15.00. O’Grady finished 65th of 280 runners. Wendy Pavlus of St. Lawrence College won the race with a time of 21:28.0, less than two minutes before O’Grady. “It’s a tough race,” Coach Shawn Thielitz said. “These are a different caliber of athletes. One mistake can cost you.” O’Grady’s season showed her to be a high caliber athlete, but she was forced to enter nationals battling an injury. While not a mistake, it certainly played a role in her performance. “I knew it’d be tough,” explained Coach Thielitz, “But to be 65th in the nation at 75 percent shows how special an athlete she is.” Ultimately, Coach Thielitz described the race as a learning experience for O’Grady. He felt confident that O’Grady can return to Nationals in the future, improving on her performance. “I was really happy to make it,” said O’Grady. The national stage was not
a new experience for her because she participated in Nationals for Outdoor Track last year, taking second and earning All-American status in the 5,000 meter run. “Our goal was All-American,” Coach Thielitz said. “She had a better attitude about it.” O’Grady explained that she was proud of how she did. “I gave it all I had,” she said, reluctant to blame her injury. “I’m proud of how I finished.” Considering she finished in the top quarter of the 280 runners, O’Grady’s trip to Ohio seemed to be worthwhile. “I knew she could achieve great things,” Thielitz said. “I know she still can.” Despite falling short of their goal, Coach Thielitz said that he was proud of O’Grady’s performance, not just at Nationals, but throughout the season. “I couldn’t ask for a better athlete. I’m proud of her and how hard she fights,” Thielitz said. O’Grady demonstrated her work ethic, stating that her goal is to improve her times. “I want to get faster,” she commented, “I hope to make Nationals, but my goal is to get faster.” Reflecting on what she considered to be a good season, O’Grady can now turn her attention to track, which will start practice in January.
Academic All-American: Stanislaw Miaskowski Justin Koepsell Editorial Staff
Stanislaw Miaskowski became just the eighth student – athlete in Carroll University history to be named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America for his efforts in the classroom and on the soccer pitch. Carroll’s last Academic AllAmerican was Kristen Iglieski, who received the award in 2004 for her efforts in the classroom and on the cross country and track teams. Miaskowski was placed as the goalkeeper on the third team on the All-American squad after being named to the first team on the All-Conference team and the All-District Team. Miaskowski led the Midwest Conference this past season by giving up only two goals in conference play and only thirteen total on the year as he helped the Pioneers to the tenth-best shutout percentage in the nation and personally had the thirtieth-best Goals Against Average in the country. “As suceessful as he is in the
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classroom, he matched that on the field,” said his coach Rick Mobely, “He set the bar high for the rest of the players. He is a tremendous young man. He works very, very hard and is certainly deserving.” Miaskowski is a senior from Xavier High School in Appleton, Wis. He was named to the Midwest Conference’s AllConference and Academic AllConference teams for the past two years.
SPORTS All-Conference Football First Team Offense RB - Joe Beckstrand SO OL -Spencer Clarey JR Second Team Offense TE -Kyle Galas JR Second Team Defense DB -Brian Gajeski JR Honorable Mention Offense RB - Drew Volkmann SO WR -Tim Nass FR OL -Jesse Stewart JR OL -Alex Willing SR Honorable Mention Defense DL -Ryan McHale SR DL -Barrett Danz SR LB -Michael Otto SR DB -Nick Swartz JR P -Drew Volkmann SO ST -T.J. Lawson JR Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year F - Andy Prentice SR Defensive Player of the Year D -Justin Ziegler JR First Team M - Craig Carlson SR F - Andy Prentice SR GK - Stanislaw Miaskowsk SR D - Justin Ziegler JR Second Team F - Andy Ksobiech FR D - Scott Pease SR
Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year F - Cody Callender JR Defensive Player of the Year GK - Ashlee Reinke SR Coach of the Year Jason Bretzmann First Team F - Cody Callender JR GK - Ashlee Reinke SR D - Kate Tarquino SO F - Kendell Uttech JR Second Team M - Liz Melcher SR Volleyball First Team M - Michele Leonard JR Women’s Cross Country Megan O’Grady SO Jessica Laurin JR Michelle Weber SR Kailtin Daugherty SR Women’s Golf Angelina Parinello FR Brittany Puta SO Traci Vanderloop SR Women’s Tennis Second Team No. 3 Singles Kate Rasmussen FR No. 2 Doubles Alyssa Larson FR Samantha Bachmann SR
Women’s Hoops sunk by late game mistakes in MWC opener Justin Koepsell Editorial Staff
The Carroll University Women’s Basketball team came into the season picked third in the Midwest Conference; however, a two game conference road trip brought the Lady Pioneers two losses. “We’re fortunate it’s early,” said Coach Kris Jacobsen. “The losses were to tough teams. The lessons we will learn are correctable.” The first game sent the Lady Pioneers to Jacksonville, Ill. for a match-up with the Illinois College Lady Blues. After building up a 14 point lead with six minutes to play the Lady Pioneers unraveled and found themselves on the wrong end of a 20-1 run that gave Illinois College a 70-65 win. During the final stretch, the Lady Pios went 0 for 10 from the field, 1 for 3 from the charity stripe and four turnovers. In the
losing effort Janelle Groer had 24 points and 9 boards. In the second game of the journey Carroll played her longtime rival Lake Forest College. In an eerie repeat of the night before, the Lady Pios saw a 19 point lead evaporate in the final seven and a half minutes. The Foresters won the game 7975 despite Karen Hoewisch’s 30 points. “We definitely have the talent to compete,” said Coach Jacobsen. “It’s mental and adjustments on all our parts and stop making mistakes.” Coming into the weekend Carroll started against a tough schedule and had strong results. Against UW-Oshkosh on Nov. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL continued on page 16
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Academic All-Conf. Women’s Golf Brittany Puta SO Erin Sullivan SO Volleyball Nikole Bohn SR Megan Falk SO Heather Kulibert SO Jessica Reimer JR Lauren Sroka JR Amanda Trieloff SO Hailey Virnoche SO Women’s Tennis Erin Mohrbacker JR Men’s Cross Country Noah Bernhardt SR Kevin Meyer SO AJ Sobrilsky SR Women’s Cross Country Holly Anderson SR Monica Curruchich SR Kaitlin Daugherty SR Jenny Garcia JR Amy Killian JR Jessica Laurin JR Rebecca Michalek SO Lauren Rein SR Michelle Weber SR
Men’s Soccer Stanislaw Miaskowski SR Josh Wolf JR Steve Koprowski SO Women’s Soccer Cody Callender JR Courtney Baur SR Kendell Uttech JR Courtney Froelich SR Liz Melcher SR Kaitlin Roy SR Megan Spitzenberger SO Football Josh Beckstrand SO Mike Berg SR Chris Casper JR Eric Hall JR Joe Hess SR Evan Konetzke JR Tim Losby SO John Ludwig SO Mike Otto SR David Paczkowski SO Colin Steiner JR
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL continued from page 15 19 the Lady Pios came away with a 68-61 win behind an even-scoring line of Marissa Haug, Lindsey Seewald, Groer and Hoewisch, all finishing with double digits in the box score. The following Saturday Carroll hosted #25 UW-Stout on Gert Day. It was a close game all day when the score was 68-65 Carroll with 6:26 left in the game. From that point on Carroll went on a 17-5 run to win the game 85-71. Groer finished the game with a doubledouble, tallying 19 points and 11 rebounds. “It was a great day,” said Coach Jacobsen. “UW-Stout is a very similar team to us:z talented. The mistakes at the end cost them like our games this past weekend. Plus you can’t lose on Gert Day.” The following week the Lady Pios traveled to the Windy City to take on #14 University of Chicago. It was a cold shooting night for Carroll as she fell to the Maroons 49-62. Only Seewald was able to tickle the nylon as she scored 18 points while shooting 5 for 9 from the field. Chicago turned the ball over 20 times but Carroll was out rebounded 5431. In their final nonconference
MEN’S BASKETBALL /STANDINGS
Overall: 4-2 Conference: 1-1 T-4th in MWC UPCOMING GAMES
(From Left to Right) Janelle Groer, Leah Lemke and Karen Hoewisch hope to turn the Lady Pios around after a 0-2 start in the Midwest Conference. Photo by Jeff Lin
game before Festivus, Carroll hosted North Park University. The Vikings fought to keep the game close but a late run gave the Lady Pios a 79-64 win behind Groer’s 32 points. Carroll now heads to
Daytona Beach for games against Allegheny College and Penn State University-Behrend in the Land of Magic Classic before New Years. They have a conference game at Beloit College on Jan. 9 before returning home on
Jan. 12 when they host Ripon College at 5:30p.m. “I’m optimistic,” said Coach Jacobsen. “It’s early, perfect time to make some adjustments. I think there’s big things in store for this team.”
Men’s Hoops split in conference opening weekend
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Overall: 3-4 Conference: 0-2 T-8th in MWC UPCOMING GAMES
Stephen Thurgood Editorial Staff
Carroll University’s Men’s Basketball team opened up their 2009-10 campaign in an impressive fashion, posting a number of performances that showed their offensive prowess. Coach Dave Buchanan, in his first year as coach at Carroll, mentioned how he was “... impressed with how numerous players can be an offensive threat: Paul Grossheusch...Kyle Jones...[and] John Hock.” These players posted particularly impressive performances over the Thanksgiving weekend. Carroll started at North
Dec. 16 vs. #7 UW-Whitewater 7PM Daytona Beach Classic Dec. 28 vs. Ursinus 6PM EST Dec. 29 vs. Allegheny 4PM EST Jan. 9 @ Beloit 4PM Jan. 12 vs. Ripon 7:30PM Jan. 15 vs. Grinnell 7PM Jan. 16 vs. Monmouth 4PM Jan. 19 vs. Lawrence 7:30PM Jan. 22 @ Knox 7PM Jan. 23 @ Grinnell 3PM Jan. 27 @ St. Norbert 5PM Jan. 30 @ Lawrence 4PM
Park University, followed by a trip to UW-La Crosse. They returned home with a 1-1 record. Over the Thanksgiving weekend Carroll played host to the Carroll Classic Tournament, where they defeated both Wisconsin Lutheran College and Concordia University of Wisconsin. Starting the season with a two-game road trip is tough for any team, let alone a team that is still bonding. Despite this, the men did their coach proud by posting a convincing 8775 win against North Park on Nov. 18. For Coach Buchanan
John Hoch drives to the hoop against Concordia in a 78-73 win on Nov 29. Photo by Jessica Williams
the “...biggest thing with that game was that we came out very well offensively.” The coach also mentioned that Eric Thompson played especially well coming off the bench for the Pioneers. Following North Park was a trip to UW-La Crosse, which saw Carroll fall to a twenty-point loss, 64-84. Despite the severity of the score line, it was deceiving as the game was close; with ten minutes left it was only 52-56. La Crosse’s experience played a part in the margin of victory, as they took advantage of Carroll’s relative youth, posting a run late in the second half. Carroll returned home to the Wisconsin Classic Tournament, which also involved Carthage College, Concordia and Wisconsin Lutheran. Carroll posted an incredible offensive performance against Wisconsin Lutheran, emerging victorious 100-83. On Nov. 29 Carroll faced off against Concordia and were victorious, 78-73. They pulled off the win following an all-star performance from the tournament MVP and Midwest Conference Performer of the Week John Hoch. Hoch posted a double-double against Wisconsin Lutheran and a 39 point game against Concordia. This performance shows that when the rest of the team struggles offensively, Hock can pickup the slack and carry the team to a win. Coming out of the preseason, many coaches would have their starting lineup set, ready to begin the season; Coach Buchanan has a different approach.“I don’t get pigeonholed into the same routine with guys starting. We tell our guys it’s not necessarily who starts, it’s who finishes the game,” said Buchanan. With this system, it allows those players who start on the bench to have an impact on a
game when they receive minutes and be rewarded for it. Looking ahead in the season, Coach Buchanan thinks the Midwest Conference Championship is a realistic goal, “I think it is achievable.” Carroll certainly has the pieces to transform a young team, especially with all-American Guard John Hoch. Coach Buchanan does keep his feet firmly rooted, “My expectations never waiver, regardless of where we are in the season; it’s all about getting better and seeing how good we can become.” Carroll started their Midwest Conference schedule by visiting Illinois College on Dec. 4 and struggled shooting from the field. Despite shooting only 31.3 percent from the field, 28.1 percent in the second half, Carroll kept the game close trailing by as many as twelve points. This was until Illinois College strung a run together at the end of the game, finally defeating the Pioneers 74-59. The loss simply came down to Carroll not taking smart shots, making only 7 of 30 from three-point range. Following the loss to Illinois College, Carroll visited Lake Forest College on Dec. 5. Carroll started out extremely well, up 43-24 at half time and leading by as many as 21 points in the first half. The Pioneers took advantage of a Lake Forest team who were fouling heavily, converting 30 of 38 free throw attemps. Carroll improved upon the game at Illinois College by shooting over 46 percent from both the field and three-point range. Lake Forest mounted a comeback in the second half, but didn’t come close enough to retake the lead. Carroll ended the game victorious 80-67, with John Hoch posting 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Daytona Beach Classic Dec. 28 vs. PSU-Behrend 10AM EST Dec. 29 vs. Allegheny Noon EST Jan. 9 @ Beloit 2PM Jan. 12 vs. Ripon 5:30PM Jan. 15 vs. Grinnell 5PM Jan. 16 vs. Monmouth 2PM Jan. 19 vs. Lawrence 5:30PM Jan. 22 @ Knox 5PM Jan. 23 @ Grinnell 1PM Jan. 27 @ #20 St. Norbert 7PM Jan. 30 @ Lawrence 2PM
SWIMMING UPCOMING GAMES
Jan. 9 Conference Duals Noon Jan. 16 @ Beloit Quadrangular 1:00PM Jan 23 @ Lawrence Qaudrangular 1PM Jan. 30 Wisconsin Private College Championships @ Carthage Noon
INDOOR TRACK UPCOMING GAMES
Jan. 16 Private College Invitational
@ Carthage 11AM Jan. 23 @ UW-Whitewater
Invitational 10AM