The New Perspective • Volume 34, Issue 2 • 09/14/10 by The New Perspective

CARROLL UNIVERSITY

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Progress versus patience for Main Lawn

Luke Bennewitz News Editor

The Carroll University Board of Trustees and Senior Staff are in the process of major construction on Main lawn. The renovation of Main lawn is one of the first parts of a 15-year master plan that was approved by the Board of Trustees. Some of the most distinct renovations to Main lawn consist of reconstruction of the sidewalks, installation of an in-ground sprinkler system, and the deletion of Circle Drive. “All that remains for the Main Lawn project is the finishing of the outer ring of the cement circle, the borders of the sidewalk, and the final landscaping,” stated Dr. Douglas Hastad, Carroll Universi-

ty Institutional President, at the September 5th meeting of the Carroll University Student Senate. “Sometime around the 15th of September we are hoping to have it finished.” Hastad is referring to the large 60-foot in diameter compass located right outside the steps of Main Hall that will serve as the actual geographical center of campus. The metal compass will be made out of iron and it will be engraved with the phrase “Carroll University: Established 1846.” Naturally, it will point in the four actual cardinal directions once placed in the center of the cement circle. Hastad continued to say at the Student Senate meeting that “…we will be working on

the placement of the identification signs for the academic buildings” while Main lawn finishes completion. Sarah Langford and Stephanie Cline, both freshmen, had different reactions to seeing Main lawn under construction when they first arrived at Carroll on Freshmen Move-In Day. “I thought to myself, ‘What’s going on?’” Cline stated. “I figured they were doing something productive, but it seems like all they are doing is watering grass and it looks like the progress that they are making is very slow.” “When I first saw the area that Main lawn was located, I asked, ‘What are they doing there?’” stated Langford. “There was not a lawn there

New features to Main Lawn features include wider sidewalks, a compass and a knee-high stone fence. Photos by Leigh Emmett

anymore.” With regards to the compass at the center of campus, Landford and Cline had their own views. “I think that it is pretty cool to have a compass,” stated Cline. Landford additionally stated that “…it’s a very creative idea.” Christine Gravelle, Assistant Director of Student Activities, stated that “[I think] it is

going well. It seems to be progressing and it looks like it is going to be wonderful.” With regards to how the renovation of Main lawn has affected and will affect student organizations’ activities, Gravelle stated that “we certainly would have loved to used Main lawn for events, but final product [will be] worth the wait.”

Speaker shares Black-Jew dialogues with students Heather Markovich

Features Editor and Copy Editor “To solve a problem you must first face it”- This was the goal of the event that took place at Carroll University on Sept. 2 entitled The Black Jew Dialogues which asked students, faculty and staff in attendance to take a deeper look at the differences and likenesses that present-day Americans overlook in each other. The Black Jew Dialogues was the brain-child of actor-teachers Ron Jones (the Black) and Larry Jay Tish (the Jew). The two men had want-

ed to take an in-depth look at the history of prejudice and racism in the United States by focusing on the American Black-Jew experience. Since its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland in 2006, the two-actor play has toured universities, high schools, religious institutions and theatres throughout the U.S. Jones and Tish started out the performance by informing the Carroll audience that the strong and provocative words they were to use were not

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meant to offend, but to send a message. Within the strong language, laced with experiences and realizations, The Black Jew Dialogues asked the audience to face their ignorance. “Afterall, everybody’s a little bit ignorant,” said Jones. From start to finish, the play combined the use of multi-media, fast-paced sketches, improvisations and humor. At one point both actors even dressed up like two old ladies who grew closer to each other after making

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light of each of their culture’s stereotypes; not to mention bonding over a few dances with a lucky male from the audience. From questions such as “How does it feel to be a Jew/ Black in America?” to a rousing game of “Jew or Not Jew?” The Black Jew Dialogues gave its audience the opportunity to face biases that may have separated them in ways they’d never thought about and gave birth to even more questions: “What are our common threads?” or “Who is oppress-

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ing who?” A dramatic sequence involving the symbolism of someone ‘drowning’ in their own culture’s misfortune brought light to Jones’ realization on prejudice. “We may not be drowning, but eventually all of us will go down,” said Jones. The show concluded with the two men pointing out a new term: Feareotypes. That is, fear and stereotypes in the name of comfort; something Black Jew dialogues continued on page 3

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Campus bookstore offers Rent-aText and Book CHARGE Heather Markovich

Features Editor & Copy Editor The Carroll University bookstore started the Fall 2010 semester with the addition of three new services available to students: Rent-A-Text, BookCHARGE and free dorm delivery. While Follet, the bookstore’s managing company, has offered textbook rentals at select bookstores for several years, the national program called Rent-A-Text had only begun last year. Rent-A-Text works much like other similar rental services and offers students the ability to save up to 50 percent off the price of their textbooks; after the rental period ends, students are also allowed the option to purchase their books if needed. At the time of rental, students are asked to offer a form of collateral (usually credit card or debit card) to keep on file if the book is not returned; a rental agreement must also be signed. As Rent-A-Text is a large endeavor on Follet’s behalf, the transition has been gradual. Currently 20-30 percent of the textbooks the bookstore is stocked with are available for rent. The list of books available for rent depends on a number of factors, including supply and demand, the expected lifespan of the book

and whether or not it includes an extra ‘single-use’ supplement with an access code (such as software) or study guides. The addition of the RentA-Text service has allowed Follet to become more price competitive with other online rental services that students have become accustomed to using. “The major benefit of being able to rent from your campus bookstore is the wide variety of choices,” said Carroll University’s Bookstore Manager Andrew Ewert. “You can shop in-store or online and have the added assurance of seeing the book you’re renting before making your purchase.” Students are also allowed to apply the normal wear and tear on rented books, including the ability to highlight and take notes in them. Follet and the Bookstore have also seen the addition of BookCHARGE, a service which allows students with a PiONEer Card to charge textbooks and supplies to their account. Students who have been approved for the BookCHARGE program were able to charge up to $750 on their student accounts from August 20-Sept. 8 for the service; the charges are later reflected on the next billing statement along with oth-

er tuition and fee charges. “Obviously students could fall into the whole trap of ‘Buyer Beware’ with this service,” said Ewert. “So we ask students to just be responsible.” In order to use BookCHARGE, students must sign a Financial Responsibility Agreement available in the Business Office. Once this is completed, the student is able to use their PiONEer Card to access the service. BookCHARGE can be used with Rent-A-Text. However, the charge service is not available when purchasing books online due to the inability for students to use their student cards on the website currently. In the Spring 2010 semester, the Bookstore sent out a survey to Carroll students, faculty and staff to gauge reactions and opinions on the current operation of the bookstore and its future expansion. Since the survey, no plans-ofaction have been finalized on its expansion, but the bookstore saw a mostly positive reaction by students to its services. However, price remained a large concern among the student population; though, since the Rent-A-Text program began, the bookstore has seen an increased positive mood towards this concern.

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Black Jew dialogues continued from page 1

that every culture in some way has had to deal with. But, “… when the shit hits the fan, I got your back;” a message that can resonate with all of Carroll’s diverse cultures. The performance was celebrated by various students. “I thought The Black Jew Dialogues was absolutely fantastic. It was a great use of comedy to shed light on a very serious issue,” said senior Bridget Loftus. “It was one of the best events I have attended on campus in the past three years.” “It definitely made a subject, which is normally uncomfortable to speak about, a lot more approachable,” said senior Darlyn Buelow. The success of The Black Jew Dialogues has prompted the development of The Black Jew Dialogues Curriculum which focuses on bias and hatred Americans share and has been highly praised by educators.

Math Commons relocated to library Learning Commons Allison Nastoff Staff writer

The relocation of Carroll University’s math commons from Maxon 305 to the Learning Commons in the library has been an adjustment for students. But Allison Reeves, Director of the Learning Commons at Carroll, is confident that this relocation will be better able to meet students’ needs. According to Reeves, one factor that influenced this decision was accessibility, since climbing three flights of stairs to get to Maxon 305 made accessibilty difficult, whereas the Learning Commons is more easily accessible and is open 101 hours a week. Reeves mentioned that with the move, there has also been some restructuring. Instead of having a pool

“Historically, institutions like Carroll offer free math tutoring, but Carroll has re-invented the wheel...”

- Dr. John Symms

of several tutors for general math questions, there will only be one general tutor. But with Supplemental Instruction program (SI) starting this year for MAT101, and tutors available specifically for MAT112, MAT130, MAT160, and MAT161. Reeves said this more focused approach will serve student needs more effectively. The decision to move the math commons was made by Dr. John Symms, Chair of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at Car-

roll, who said that “…another reason for this decision was that the learning commons is a popular place for Carroll students to get help with classes, so it makes more sense for math to be part of the learning commons rather than separate from it since Maxon 305 is a rather isolated location.” Symms also said that “…historically, institutions like Carroll offer free math tutoring, but Carroll has re-invented the wheel by also offering tutors for other subjects like Chemistry, Physics and writing, and the relocation will allow the math department to benefit more from Carroll’s resources.” “It was a matter of trying to utilize the university’s resources more efficiently,” Symms additionally said. Symms recognizes that students like having more student space, so he plans to write a proposal for the Dean about keeping Maxon 305 as an additional student space for math. Symms said the “…logistics of how this space would be used haven’t been worked out, but he hopes to meet with students about this by the end of the month.” Though this relocation has mostly received positive feedback, it has been and adjustment for students, especially because the learning commons does not have the space for a chalkboard. But Reeves said that “…white boards are available for tutors, as well as two smart boards.” “We do miss our chalkboards,” said Nicole Listerfelt, a senior who has been a math tutor for three years. “Change is hard for everyone,” Reeves said, “but I feel very optimistic about the future of the math center.”

What the locals are doin’

Erik Endres

Editorial Staff

Burgur joint to open downtown A new restaurant will be opening Sept. 20 in the former RedStone Pub & Grill location, at 225 South St. J. Lotti’s Pub & Grill is based off the owner’s love for food and travel. The pub and grill will feature upscale burgers made from all-natural Angus beef. It will also feature sporting events and will have exceptional service. –Waukesha Freeman

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Volunteers complete painting of Waukesha City Hall

Son accused of poisoning father

Waukesha City Hall’s corridors are sporting new colors of gold and terra cotta. “It’s all done,” said Mayor Jeff Scrima, who appealed to volunteers to do the job over two weekends, with paint provided by taxpayers. Scrima, who attracted some unflattering attention after his office suite got a $4,000 paint job shortly after he took office in April, said Monday he wishes now he’d used volunteers for his office, too. Scrima solicited volunteers for the bigger job after city hall’s drab white halls were bared with the removal of more than 100 historic art works. Scrima expected that city hall’s maintenance budget would cover the entire job, but the estimated $23,000 cost proved too expensive for Public Works Director Fred Abadi who did not want to deplete the budget early in the year. The Public Art Committee will decide which of the historic art work is re-hung and where. All of it will stay in city hall, as required when the collection was established. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A 54-year-old West Allis man whose father was threatening to cut him out of his will was charged Thursday, Sept. 2 in Waukesha County with lacing the older man’s drinks with a concoction of windshield wiper fluid and paint thinner. A couple of sharp-eyed bartenders at the Pendulum Pub in New Berlin told police they spotted Robert Moore attempting to slip a bit of the fluid in the father’s drink while the father, Robert Moore Sr., was indisposed. They summoned authorities. At first he denied trying to put anything in his dad’s drink, and then gave a series of non-convincing stories. Moore, according to the complaint, then admitted he was sneaking a mixture of the two into his father’s drink “with the intent that Senior would experience some medical reaction.” Moore is charged with one count of attempting to place foreign objects in edibles, domestic abuse; and one count of obstructing an officer. If convicted of all charges, he faces up to five years in prison. – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Osterud expresses herself on paper and skin Look for the librarian who has sweet tatts Amy Williams Staff Writer

Amelia Klem Osterud, the Director of Information Services and Circulation Librarian, at the Todd Wehr Memorial Library presented her book “The Tattooed Lady: A History”, which traces the history of the tattooed woman as a Western sideshow attraction from 1882-1995, on Sept. 10 at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum; but much more has gone into the book than just words. Osterud’s book, which was published in November 2009, is the first of its kind. She utilized personal interviews, photographs, genealogical research, women’s and labor history and the origin of tattoos to weave her account of how these extraordinary women lived their lives, both within the circus ring and out. Osterud conducted much of her research using the wealth of material available at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wis. Many of the interviews she had the opportunity to conduct while researching gave insight into the lives of such performers. Two such interviews included the last genuine tattooed lady, Lorett Fulkerson, who retired from the sideshow business in 1995, and Ward Hall, a sideshow owner. Osterud’s many tattoos reflect her unique personality. “I can’t remember not being interested [in tattoos],” she said. She drew on herself when she was young, and when she turned 18, a Celtic armband became her first tattoo. From there, her tat-

toos have come to include stars, 1950sinspired patterns and shapes and a heart tattoo inscribed with the word “Grandma.” These tattoos cover the majority of her arms, wrists, neck and back. This love of tattoos became the foundation for her book. In doing her research, Osterud discovered some surprising facts. For example, the two earliest tattooed ladies married men who took the women’s last names after they achieved fame. This indicates how nontraditional tattooed women were during a time when women were expected to remain within their domestic roles as housewives and mother; not to mention the fact that their bodies were veritable palettes of color. Osterud has presented several talks on her book, most recently at the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum. She was part of a program entitled, “Medieval to Midway: Highlights From Tattooing’s Past.” This program featured presentations on tattooed ladies in sideshows and public audiences by Osterud; the wider history of tattooing from ancient to medieval times by Anna Friedman Herlihy; and body art in a cultural context by Shay Armstrong, a body artist and photographer. Osterud’s book and interests have leant clarity of the misconceptions about tattoos, but have given a deeper understanding to the individuality these women have chosen to share with others on the skin rather than their sleeves.

Librarian Amelia Klern Osterud turned her love of tattoos into the foundation for her book that explores women’s and labor history. Photo by Marty Pitzer

Lady Gaga: is it more than just a show? Annemarie Bold Staff Writer

Madonna With the debut of her first album in 1983, the singer/ actress pushed the boundaries of the music industry through her raw sexual imagery and lyrical content. Her rebellious music videos brought about a new age in MTV history.

Alice Cooper Drawing from horror movies and pure ‘shock factor,’ the rock singer’s performances were known for their entertaining theatrics and fed a career that lasted five decades.

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as the singer/ performer Lady Gaga, has been at the forefront of the music industry spotlight in light of the questions and controversies surrounding her. But what makes Lady Gaga such an iconic force in the media; is she performing on and off stage as well? One may wonder if Germanotta is putting on a show for the world, or if she really is Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga performed at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 2nd. Carroll student Sarah Motley, who attended the performance, said, “I think she’s real. You can tell when she speaks at her concerts.” Motley explained how Lady Gaga let the audience know more about her when she expressed her interest in the LGBT community, as well as her donations to charities. Gaga’s concerts have been the focus of increased amounts of attention. Theatre professor James Zager doesn’t know much about Gaga but attributes this popularity to an undeniable stage presence- on and off the stage. “Audiences like to see extraordinary people doing extraordinary things. That is what draws us to live performances, experiencing something spectacular,” Zager said. “However, the mere fact that I don’t know much about her performances, just her celebrity, may say something.” The talent hasn’t stopped at the stage, however. Gaga pens her own songs, has established finesse for the piano and attended New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. “She is actually a good musician, which is more than a lot of performers can say for themselves,” junior Logan Walsh said. The psychogical aspect of iconic, eccentric performers like Gaga and why they are such phenomenons may be attributed to their ability to role model for society’s young. “[Gaga] is really talented vocally, and then she has this persona as being really confident, really bold and secure in herself. …admiring those qualities would be pretty easy for most young adults,” Psychology professor Margaret Kasimatas said. Dr. Kasimatas continued to explain she thinks Lady Gaga has become such a phenomenon because “… [Being] talented, attractive and fearless is a pretty compelling combination.” At one point during the concert in Milwaukee, Gaga announced she did not want her fans to leave the concert loving her more, but loving themselves more; a stark reflection of the individuality that Gaga has modeled to her young audiences.

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Step out side of your comfort zone.

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Take a Yoga or Pilates class.

Learn new jokes and be the life of the party.

Don’t buy fish on Wednesday.

Stepping on sidewalk cracks is ominous.

Eating bacon will impove your test-taking skills.

Burnt popcorn and bicycling are in your future. Write in different colors while you take notes this week.

Take some personal time.

Your wisest investment will be socks and a new calculator.

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ROOMIE? heather MARKOVICH features editor AND copy eDITOR

THE

CAT GIRL

You may be rooming with one if: •You're not used to watching cartoons now unless the characters have largely exaggerated physical features such as eyes or freakishly long limbs •You've started to 'purr' and 'squee' when you're particularly excited •You know exactly how your roommate feels based on the color of their ears and tail Testimonials: “My roommates during the summer were very interesting to live with. I'd go out into our living room and just find random balls of yarn everywhere. They were nearly always knitting when I saw them, so I'd like to hope that's what the yarn was used for…”

GAMER You may be rooming with one if: •You can’t go out for Thursday night Buffalo Wild Wings until ‘raid’ is concluded at 8p.m. •The only conversations you do have with them is when you ask, “What?” mistaking their XBOX Live headset chat for actual conversation •Your coffee table is officially a nine-room dungeon and you accidently sat your coffee down on the dragon’s nest Testimonials: “The roommate I’ve lived with for a long time used to be really addicted to “World of Warcraft.” From the moment she’d get back from class, she was on her computer and talking on her headset. One night my guy friend was over and just decided to tape her to her chair and her hand to her mouse. She hardly noticed!” “My old roommate sat in the room all the time and played all sorts of videogames. He only left for food, which he left remnants of everywhere. I’m pretty certain he only learned the alphabet so that he could arrange his games. And I can’t tell you how many times I tripped over cords.”

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MUSICIAN

“My roommate and I went to La Estacion a lot and I always ordered their delicious coffee. Well, they serve it with whole cream and my adorable cat-girl roommate would ask for the leftover cream and drink it straight up.”

You may be rooming with one if: • You can't play Rock Band without them sitting in the corner scowling that you're doing a disservice to 'actual' instruments • They proceed to try to sing along with and harmonize while you play your favorite songs • During the first few weeks, they went through your CD collection and transposed your Led Zeppelin tunes for the flute Testimonials: “As a music major I'm always a thrill to live with or live next to. Towards the end of last year, I had my iTunes playing. I was dancing and singing for a good long while until I looked up and noticed my neighbors watching. They clapped, I curtsied and continued packing.” “I lived in a single and I remembered the guy next door would constantly practice his guitar at the absolute worst times-and he'd sing! But the sad fact was that he wasn't very good. I'd think I'd be okay to do my homework and instantly he'd start up. I'd find myself drowning out the screeching-noises with my iPod.”

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SLOB

You may be rooming with one if: •You’ve had to take up vaulting as a hobby just to enter your room •You’re pretty sure they haven’t taken a shower since the floor meeting- last week •You’ve taken to decorating the room in a Feng shui arrangement of pine air fresheners and Febreze Testimonials: “Last year, my roommate’s disgusting habits drove me up a wall. She clipped her toenails in bed, left her used tissues lying on the floor, as well as her empty soda bottles. As far as her attitude towards cleanliness, she never felt the need to pick up after herself and she scarcely would. I get a stomachache just thinking about it.” “My roommate was a complete pig. She would shower once a week, her room stunk and she never helped out around the apartment. When she did the dishes, we’d find dry food particles stuck on the dishes. Once while she was out of town, we discovered the foul odor coming from her bathroom was a towel with black spots rolled in a ball in the corner.”

You may be rooming with one if: • You’re not exactly sure who your roommate is since there are always more than four people in the room • You’ve never actually had a sober chat with them • Your room could be open to a lot more space if you got rid of their bedsince they’re usually passed out on the floor anyways. Testimonials: “My friend’s roommate had been so intoxicated at one point that she tried to get off her top bunk and hit her head on a table on the way down. She evidently, also, had some serious rug burn for the next week from the accident.” “My friends and I got really drunk one night. By about 2 a.m. my friend’s roommate disappeared. With my friend staying at their place to wait for him if he came back, the rest of us looked through buildings and everywhere. When we got back to their place about four hours later, we found him in his room. My friend said he got back just as we did. But to this day, he has no idea where he went during that four hours.”

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ALWAYS ON-THE-GO

You may be rooming with one if: • They try to argue along with Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper • You get a convocation point every time you spend time with them • Their idea of roommate bonding is just doing your homework for you

You may be rooming with one if: •Your only normal view of your roommate has been the back of their head as they exit the room •Their gas expenses have officially exceeded their tuition statements •They’ve purchased stock in Go-Gurt and Special-K Snack Bars

Testimonials: “My roommate's work always had to be done a week in advance. She even color coded her work with post-its. Also, anything she ever did she would write on her dry-erase board for everyone to see on the door. This would include even if she was gone for ten seconds to the bathroom.”

Testimonials: “My roommate was always gone at night. I’m not sure where she went, perhaps out with friends. I also never figured out when she did her homework. What’s even creepier is that I’d wake up in the morning and furniture would be moved and certain stuff of hers would be missing that hadn’t been when I’d gone to sleep. She was so sneaky!”

“My roommate was a nursing major and retained a 4.0 all the time. She'd freak out if she even got a 'B.' She was almost always doing homework, though somehow she managed to have a successful social life. I have no idea how she balanced all that!”

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“My roommate and I decided to plot out her schedule for the semester one day, since she was pretty much never around anyways, being so busy. We found out that she just wouldn’t be able to eat at all on Thursdays. Period. Classes, meetings and work the entire day. She freaked out and asked me, ‘When will I eat?!’ I said, ‘Wednesday.’”

You may be rooming with one if: • You're pretty sure you just saw them hand sanitize the hand sanitizer bottle • It feels awkward watching Greys Anatomy without someone's hand thoroughly dusting the screen during • They can't sit at their desk without getting splinters since all the varnish has mysteriously been worn off

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COUPLE You may be rooming with one if: •Their S.O. is over so much that you’re considering going to Housing to get a discount for living in a triple •You just moved in and you’re already a member in their eventual wedding party •It’s not bedtime unless you’re huddled in your bed with three sheets over your head and earplugs wedged in your ears

Testimonials: “If anything was ever out of place, my roommate would freak out. The room had to be divided and there was no sharing of anything. If your stuff was out of place, she'd move it. However, she'd share food only if it were yours.” “Our roommate's desk was always immaculate. Nothing was ever out of place. It was honestly kind of creepy. Everything was always in the same exact spot, like he'd never touched anything. At least if any of our stuff was in the way, he'd be nice about it but would actually go out of his way to clean it for us!”

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Testimonials: “My roommate, who I love dearly, had a boyfriend that was in our room it seemed 24/7. I liked him and all, but he talked so much. But the worst of it was the fact that it was make-out central in my room. I sat on my top bunk with my earphones up as high as they could go while the two of them were making out on the couch; and I could STILL hear them not to mention see them. I had homework to do, and he was a constant distraction to not only me, but he took away from my roommates learning experience as well.”

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“My roommate’s boyfriend was over so much that he just started keeping his hygiene products in our bathroom. I’m not talking just toothbrushes and hair gel, but also foot cream! And I could have sworn she was dating the Wolfman when I’d wake up in the morning and our sink was full of hair stubble!”

You may be rooming with one if: • First names have become irrelevant in your room and somehow you've become known to them as "My #1 Fan!" • When they ask you for your help on their math homework, you're really just looking at their stats • They keep flip-flopping between majors, paying homage to and modeling after their hero Brett Favre Testimonials: “How can anyone watch SportsCenter this much? My roommate would leave that show on literally 24/7. Even if he wasn't in the room! I swear had we been paying an electricity bill, we would have been in deep water. Not to mention, I think he legitimately planned his schedule around sporting events.” “To whoever is living with my old roommate now, I hope you enjoy the smell of sweat. For future reference, old roommate, Carroll DOES have gyms. You didn't have to use our room to do your workouts in. That's not the "smell of success" buddy.”

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Pioneer inside scoop: Local restaurants near campus Erik Endres

Design Editor 1) Clarke Hotel Italian Pasta & Chop House 314 W. Main St. This gourmet restaurant brings forth neoclassic dishes, signature cocktails and an extensive wine collection. 2) Dady-Oh’s Restaurant 250 W. Broadway Amercian comfort food served in a smoke free atmosphere, complete with fresh baked goods, award winning fish fry, and 60 different beers. 3) Dave’s Restaurant 316 W. Broadway Serving breakfast all day, along with your mix of a lunch and dinner menu. Food is quickly prepared in front of you and guaranteed hot to your table. 4) Divino Gelato Café 227 W. Main St. I scream, you scream, we all scream for Gelato! Go to Divino’s Gelato to enjoy a true Itallian delicacy. Enjoy a 10% discount with your student ID. 5) El Ranchito 257 W. Broadway Serving a hefty helping of a large variety of traditional Mexican food and drinks at college friendly prices. 6) Eric’s Porter Haus 229 Wisconsin Ave. The steak house of choice in town, featuring seafood and old world German specialties in a intimate, cozy atmosphere. 7) Generations at Five Points 294 W. Main St. Visit this comfortable, stylish tapas restaurant with an ever-changing lightdish menu that is perfect for sharing.

8) Hannon’s 357 W. Broadway Come on in for lunches, Friday Fish Fry’s, good drinks and good company! Pool, darts, golf, cards, and Packer Games a plenty. 9)Magellan’s 370 W. Main St. Look no further for some homemade pizza and good music, live music on the weekends. 10) Mia’s Italian Cuisine 800 Clinton St. That’s amore. Take a trip across the globe and experience some homemade Italian cuisine. 11) Taylor’s People’s Park

337 W. Main St. People’s Park is an upscale, smoke free, restaurant and bar that whips up some of the best sandwiches and appetizers sure to tantalize your taste buds. 12) Rochester Deli, Inc. 143 W. Broadway Come try the best Reuben in town or a Vienna deli-dog. If you have a sweet tooth then check out their bakery, too. 13) Sakura Japan Sushi & Grill 332 W. Broadway An array of food from a world away, including 14 types of rolls, more than 20 types of sushi, even teriyaki and tempura. 14) Sloppy Joe’s Soda Fountain

280 W. Broadway Dive into this 50’s themed diner for Chicago dogs, sloppy Joes, phosphate sodas, and ice cream. Bring your quarters and jive to the juke box. 15) Sprizzo Gallery Caffe’ 363 W. Main St. Sprizzo Gallery Caffe’ is home for lovers of the arts, good food, coffee, martinis, and music. Meaning “spark” in Italian, to give you a spark of creativity with your cup of coffee. 16) The Steaming Cup 340 W. Main St. This coffee shop is known for their atmosphere, friendly staff, unique sandwhiches and the best Chai-lattes in town.

Jimmy’s Grotto serves Letter to the Editor: for over fifty years Students need to respect Jacky Meyer Staff Writer

Jimmy’s Grotto is well known as the “Home of the famous Ponza Rotta” and has been in business in the same building on Main Street in Waukesha for over 50 years. The restaurant was founded by Jimmy Rucci, who had been tending bar in downtown Waukesha and decided to try opening a restaurant. On August 15, 1946 Jimmy’s Grotto opened for business, and sold nearly 200 Italian sausages, the first item they were famous for. The Ponza Rotta became famous in 1976, which was first known as a ‘pastie’ with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. The new owner of the store, Doug Ciampa, took over in 2003 and has kept the tradition of Jimmy’s Grotta alive and well in Waukesha. The Ponza Rotta is now served in many different versions, one of which looked especially intriguing. One recent addition to the menu in 1996, is the Taco Ponza Rotta. The Taco Ponza Rotta would definitely meet up to Jimmy’s standards. The Taco Ponza Rotta was delicious, and featured fresh taco meat, plenty of cheese, salsa, black onions and green peppers, with a side of sour cream. Another popular item on Jimmy’s menu is their pizza. While waiting for my Ponza in the restaurant, it was easy to see as many people picked up a quick pizza to take home to their families on a busy

night. The pizzas come in three different sizes, with a choice of thin or regular crust and a wide variety of toppings to choose from. For those who are looking something different than Italian cuisine, Jimmy’s Grotto also offers a wide variety of sandwiches, fish, and chicken tenders. “I really enjoyed the chicken tenders, they are a great alternative when you aren’t hungry enough for a whole Ponza Rotta” said another Carroll student that was eating at the restaurant. One important item to note if you are planning on trying Jimmy’s Grotto, is they only accept cash, so be prepared. But with the affordable prices, it is easy to overlook the anti-plastic attitude of the restaurant. The restaurant itself offers a place to sit down and eat, but much of their business comes from carry out or delivery, which starts at 4p.m. The inside is a quaint little place, very reminiscent of the time when the business first began; a great hangout for people of all ages. Jimmy’s Grotto also has the convenience of being open for people of all ages. It is open Sundays from 11a.m. to 10p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, 9a.m. to midnight, and Fridays and Saturdays 9a.m. to 1p.m. So whenever you are craving a Ponza Rotta, chances are Jimmy’s is open!

Ah, Carroll University convocations. It’s no lie that a vast majority of students attend these functions not for their educational value, but for the fact that there are a certain amount required for graduation. However, upon arrival, some of these convocations can be quite beneficial and interesting; if you’re lucky enough to find one that doesn’t clash with your schedule. As a senior, I’ve attended my fair share of convocations. Though, I find myself somewhat behind still, considering Carroll finds it convenient to plan the majority of them during my night class hours. But I digress; the reason for my writing here today is to point out the severe lack of respect I have found in the last year or so during these convocations. The convocations that I attended last year were riddled with rude audience members, but the one I took part in during the first week of classes this semester was the last straw. Obviously, a convocation that starts as late as 9:30 should be expected to end a little late. Audience members should be fully aware that they may succumb to late night ‘yawns’ and ‘pillow-yearns’ before the event is fully over. But this does NOT give these people the excuse to be as disrespectful as I witnessed. Once it was obvious that this convocation was coming to an end soon, I noticed numerous students getting anxious, trying to exit to the doors and starting up their own conversations. The amount of background noise that this caused was ri-

diculous; not to mention, it was incredibly evident that the performers could tell what was going on as well. I couldn’t help but be embarrassed to be part of this student body/audience. What was even worse was the fact that once all this noise began, other students who were trying to focus on the performance began to turn their heads towards the source and become distracted. And personally, having someone in front of you turn their head to look to the back of the room every five seconds doesn’t make it any easier for you to concentrate. So let me ask you this, Carroll University students: If you went to a movie at the Marcus Majestic or a musical at the Milwaukee Center for the Performing Arts, would you begin talking or leaving when you believed the movie or performance to be coming to a conclusion soon? Would you be eagerly pushing towards the door, just because you’re ‘tired,’ before seeing whether or not Darth Vader gets the shit kicked out of him in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi? No, you’d wait it out. So why the heck would you do that during a performance at school? Quit it. Let’s show ourselves as a student body to be an eager and respectful audience. The result could be an increase in interesting performers who aren’t deterred to come back due to our ‘crap attitudes.’ Otherwise, I sincerely hope that during your next presentation in class, someone gets up and tries to leave before you’re even finished.

Math rock. This is what some call the band Tera Melos. The term essentially insinuates ridiculously complex music, featuring tons of odd time signatures and hordes of weird chord progressions. But Californian band Tera Melos, despite their association with math rock, is anything but inaccessible, especially in their newest album Patagonian Rats. No matter how tricky the music happens to be, hooks aplenty swing through every song and will most likely catch anyone who listens. So, even when the band is doing the strangest instrumental pyrotechnics, listeners will always be in the intimate embrace of the music. It is refreshing to hear music at once both technically complex and straightforwardly satisfying.

The three-book series, “The Chronicles of The Raven” by James Barclay follows a group of mercenaries through their adventures in Balaia. Unlike most books of the Fantasy genre, Barclay gives the reader a more worldly view by following not only the members of the Raven, but also giving insightful and intense descriptions of the actions and thoughts of all the other significant groups. Barclay provides plenty of detail as well, but chooses to use it in his battle descriptions. This makes his fight scenes a joy to read because of the vivid images he portrays. Barclay also isn’t afraid to kill people. The environment that Barclay produces is second to none and you won’t be able to put them down.

Justin Berezowitz Staff Writer

Justin Jasniewski Staff Writer

Twelve long years after the release of “Starcraft”, the highly anticipated sequel by Blizzard Entertainment, “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty,” has finally arrived. Despite a few cheesy one liners, the single player storyline was enthralling for newcomers and veterans. Another attraction is its high replay value, with hundreds of achievements, portraits, decals, and alternate missions to play. With three unique races, the multiplayer is the real attraction to this game, and will keep players hooked for years to come. If that’s not enough to keep busy, the game comes with a fully customizable map editor. Overall “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” is a terrific game, and is well worth the $60.00 retail price, so go to your nearest game store, lock yourself in your room, and dive right in.

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“Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is a movie mastered in style and presentation. We meet Scott, complete with relationship issues and a dark past that continues to haunt him, who can’t focus on anything in his life until he meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Instantly, he is smitten. In order for Scott to date Ramona he learns that he must defeat her seven evil exes. The scenes, while funny, are set up to keep you focused and aware of everything that happens. Go see “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” if you haven’t. Between great acting, funny references, over the top fight scenes, and the best soundtrack I have heard ever, you will have zero regrets for seeing this movie.

Improve your car’s gas mileage Kristina Ljujic

Photography Editor Although fuel is currently not as expensive as it has been in the past, it is still a major expense for all drivers; especially students. Some drivers attempt to cut down the cost by purchasing vehicles that are more fuel efficient. The Toyota Prius won the top spot for the 2010 most fuel efficient car, with an average of 48 miles per gallon on the highway. However, the price for a new Prius starts at around $22,100. There are other, more affordable fuel-sipping vehicles, such as the Smart Fortwo, which starts at around $12,200. Purchasing brand new cars does not have to be the solution to cutting back on fuel costs, though. By following a few simple tips, drivers can improve their current car’s mpg by up to 40 percent. Tip 1: Maintain Your Car If your car starts making strange noises or the “check engine” light comes on, something probably needs to be fixed. Do not allow the problem to continue for longs periods of time— this could cause a more serious problem, and could decrease the car’s average mpg by about 30 percent.

Tip 2: Properly Inflate Your Tires According to Car and Driver, “…underinflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1-psi drop in pressure of all four tires”. That adds up quickly since tires typically lose psi over time, as well as during colder weather. Check the psi on all four tires of your car and properly inflate them if needed. Tip 3: Plan the Best Possible Route Try to avoid streets with high amounts of traffic. Constant stopping means constant idling. Cars use fuel while idling, and get 0 miles per gallon while doing so. Take smaller side streets, county roads or highways if it’s not rush hour. You’ll be able to drive further without having to stop for traffic. Also, try to get everything done in one trip. Several shorter trips can also affect gas mileage in a negative way. Tip 4: Obey the Speed Limit Driving faster allows for better gas mileage, but only on highways. In the city, the speed limits are lower for a reason. Constant stop-and-go traffic is caused by stoplights and stop signs. Breaking the speed limit doesn’t pay off, since you’ll eventually get

stopped at a red light—or the police. According to GreenerCars.org, accelerating excessively requires the use of more gas and harder braking. It will ruin your car’s gas mileage, as well as wear down its brakes quicker. All of which will cost you more money in the end. Tip 5: Close the Windows The aerodynamics of some cars can affect their fuel efficiency. Cars use more fuel and work harder to move forward if the aerodynamics are disturbed by opened windows or sunroofs. If necessary, open the windows part way. Add-ons, such as bike racks, also affect the car’s aerodynamics and can decrease gas mileage by up to 5 percent, according to FeulEconomy.gov. Tip 6: Lighter Cars Get Better Mileage If you drive a truck or SUV, make sure you are not carrying unnecessary excess weight. Do not leave items in the bed or trunk for longer than necessary. Only keep important items, such as an emergency kit and a spare tire. According to FeulEconomy.gov, every 100 pounds of excess weight reduces gas mileage by almost 2 percent.

Circle K Marty Pitzer Sraff Writer

Circle K is an international collegiate service organization that promotes fellowship, leadership, and service. A branch of the Kiwanis Family, which includes Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, and Aktion Club, new members fill out a simple registration form and pay annual dues. The benefits of joining Circle K have ranged from learning leadership skills, creating friendships and professional development to campus and community service, scholarship opportunities and resume building. Junior Heidi Greenland became the new president of the Circle K organization this year and plans to focus on recruiting new members in anyone interested in volunteer community service. Events planned this semester will focus on outdoor community service events to include the Apple Harvest Festival on Sept.

18 along with the Halloween “Trick or Donate” on Oct. 31, in which all proceeds are given to UNICEF. Other Circle K events such as the Membership Awareness Conference on Oct. 15-17, Circle K-Family Service Day on Nov. 13, and the 24 Hour Service Day will be announced at a later date. The spring semester will also play host to an array of Circle K events. “Mending in March” will consist of two Wednesdays in March to organize a campus wide production of ty-die blankets and donate them to local shelters such as the Women’s Center. Also, the organization will donate time and skills to the Willow Creek Ranch to help prepare the ranch for the opening in the spring for disabled children and adults. More details will be announced on the organizations website If interested in participating in Circle events or would like to get more information about the organization please go to http:// orgs.carrollu.edu/circlek.

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Women’s soccer starts season with Men’s soccer team still record-breaking moments in preseason form’ Josh DeGrasse-Baumann

Josh DeGrasse-Baumann

Sports Editor

Cody Callender is Carroll University’s all-time leading scorer. With a hat-trick in the first game of the season, Callender recorded her 54th, 55th and 56th goals, giving her three more then Julia Bell, who played from 2002-2005. The first game of the season was a Sept. 1 matchup against the Milwaukee School of Engineering. MSOE opened the scoring drive at the 14:15 mark with a goal by Jamie Janczak. Carroll’s Kelly Blenner would answer back less than seven minutes later. It took Callender just over a minute to score the next goal, her record breaker. The Lady Pios entered halftime with a 2-1 lead, but Raiders of MSOE tied it up after just a few minutes of the second half. Callender and MSOE’s Paula Bohl would trade respective goals to render the game a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation. Callender completed her hat-trick with an assist by Sarah Tennant, starting Carroll’s season on various high notes. Despite the win and Pioneer history, Callender felt the game was a slight disappointment. “We had really high expectations and going into a game that in previous years we won four nothing or had shutouts against, it was just kind of a letdown,” Callender said. “But we figured out how to have a win.” Last season, the Pioneers

Sports Editor defeated MSOE 3-0 with each goal coming from a different player. Carroll’s next game saw more revisions to the record book as senior forward Kendell Uttech became the Lady Pioneer all-time leader in assists, which was also held by Bell. The Sept. 4 game against the Aurora University Spartans remained scoreless at the half. The first goal of the game was scored four minutes into the second half with Callender’s fourth goal of the season, assisted by Sarah Tennant. Callender secured a Pioneer win by netting a goal, thanks to Uttech’s record breaking assist, after the 72 minute mark. Spartan Christine Kwilosz scored a goal with less than five minutes to play, but Aurora was unable to tie the game. The Midwest Conference named Callender the Offensive Player of the Week for her performance against MSOE and Aurora. Carroll’s first loss of the season came Sept. 11 against Hartwick College in the 2010 Mayor’s Cup in Oneonta, N.Y. Hartwick’s Briana Crow scored a goal just after the six minute mark. It would turn out to be the only goal of the game. The second game of the Mayor’s Cup, a Sept. 12 matchup against SUNY College at Oneonta was very similar to the Hartwick loss. The Lady Pios

were shut out by the Red Dragons. A second half goal by Melissa Guglielmo was enough to drop Carroll to 2-2 on the season. One of the most notable changes this season for the Lady Pioneers is at the goalkeeper position. With the graduation of former goalkeeper Ashlee Reinke, freshman Taylor Mclean has assumed full-time duties in the net. Mclean, who has played every minute in goal for the Lady Pios, will be replacing Carroll’s all-time leader in saves, wins and shutouts. “[Reinke] was so much of a leader on the team and she was awesome at her position,” Callender said. “To lose a goalie who is absolutely phenomenal, but also to lose the voice and the leader of the team is huge too.” While there were other losses, Callender said that the Lady Pios would be able to overcome them. “We’ve had some freshmen step up and fill big shoes and they’ve been doing an awesome job with that,” Callender said. Including Mclean, the Lady Pioneer starting eleven consists of three freshmen. Midfielders Sam Gavin and Tennant are the other first-year starters. The Lady Pioneers will play their first home game of the season Sept. 15 against Carthage College.

New coach & goals for volleyball Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Sports Editor

Becca Saal’s first year as head coach of the Lady Pioneer Volleyball team is underway with mixed results thus far. The first match of the season was at home against UWSteven’s Point where the Lady Pios fell 32. The teams traded games for the first four, but the Pointers took the fifth game 15-6 to take the match. Later that day, the Lady Pioneers matched up against the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Carroll swept the match, winning 25-14, 25-18 and 25-18. Over the Sept. 3 weekend, the Lady Pios participated in the Wisconsin Lutheran College Invitational. In game one, Carroll defeated the hosts 3-1 winning games one, three and four. They dropped game two 2523 to narrowly miss sweeping the Warriors. The Lady Pioneers remained winners later that day by defeating the University of Dubuque in the same manner. Carroll again missed a match

sweep by dropping game two, but managed to extend their winning streak to three. The next day, the Lady Pioneers took on Indiana University – Northwest. Carroll won 3-0, holding the Redhawks to just 43 points over the three games. Carroll finished the Invitational undefeated by sweeping Alverno College. The Lady Pios dominated the Inferno, holding them under double digits in the first and third games. With the Invitational over, Carroll had a record of 5-1 and a five game winning streak. It was their best six game start since 2006 when they started the season with five straight wins before dropping their home opener to UW-Steven’s Point. “I’m impressed with what the girls have done so far,” said Saal. “Our goals are to succeed in however we define success, which the girls have come up with specific goals and expectations for themselves.” The team’s fortunes

changed when they returned to Van Male Fieldhouse Sept. 8 to face North Central College. The Cardinals took game one 25-17, but Carroll battled back by taking the next two games 25-20 and 25-11 respectively. North Central took game four 25-15 to force a fifth game where the beat the Lady Pios 15-11. The loss proved to be the start of a skid as Carroll was swept in a Sept. 10 match to UW-Whitewater. The Warhawks were ranked #11 in the nation at the time. The losing streak climbed to three games later that day when Trinity International University dropped the Lady Pioneers 3-1. “One of our goals is to get better and peak at the end of the season, which we’ve done so far,” Saal said. “Every match that we’ve played we’ve gotten better and focused on specific things.” The 5-4 Lady Pioneers next match is Sept. 17 against Judson University at Beloit College.

The Carroll University Men’s Soccer team season has gotten off to a slow start. The Pioneers, for the first time since 2006, opened the season with three straight winless games. In 2006, the Carroll didn’t win their first game until Oct. 3, the eighth game of the season. They did, however, qualify for the Midwest Conference Tournament, where they took second after a loss to St. Norbert College in the Championship Match. The Pioneers opened the season Sept. 1 at home against the Concordia University Falcons. With the season just 26 seconds old, Carroll forward Brandon Fredrickson scored the first goal of the game thanks to a Marc Hietpas assist. The half would end in a 1-1. Concordia started the second half scoring with a goal by Victor Mendoza. Hietpas would tie the game by scoring a goal of his own with an assist by Mike Klug. The Falcons netted the game winning goal later in the half, giving them a 3-2 victory. The Pioneers took on Northland International University Sept. 3 in the Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational. The first half of the game saw zero goals by either team, but the second half turned into a mild shootout. Four goals were scored in the first 21 minutes of the half. Northland’s Daniel Doran netted the first of the game, but his goal was quickly answered by Andy Ksobiech. The two teams would trade another goal each to tie the game at 2-2 with 29 minutes left to play in regulation.

Doran would give Northland the lead with his second goal of the night. Mark Romig would pad the lead with another goal with 83 minutes of the game gone. Carroll finished the Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational Sept. 4 against the Pioneers from UW-Platteville. Platteville scored the first goal of the game at the 26:35 minute mark with a goal by Andrew Hanson. It would take about 37 minutes, but Carroll’s Cam Schubert answered with a goal of his own to tie the game. Regulation ended without any more goals scored, so the teams played on. Twenty minutes of overtime later, the score was still tied, so no winner was determined. The tie is, so far, the best result of Carroll’s season, but there’s little cause for alarm for the Pioneers. “We are a work in progress,” Head Coach Rick Mobley said. “Due to all the injuries coming into the season, and those suffered during the preseason, we are still in preseason form. We’re still trying to find out who can play, and the right combinations of players that can play together.” Thus far, the Pioneer’s have split time at goalkeeper between senior Joe Murray and freshman Tomek Miaskowski. They have also used a different starting eleven in each game they’ve played. “All things considered, I like this team, and think there is a lot of potential,” Mobley said. The Pioneers return to Schneider Stadium Sept. 15 when they take on the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

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Cross country starts Women’s tennis opens MWC slow, looks to speed up play with loss to Lawrence Personal times have improved since the 2009 season, but the teams look to improve as the season goes on Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Sports Editor

The Carroll University Cross Country teams began the season the same way they’ve begun every season since 2004, with a trip to St. Norbert College’s Tom Barry Invitational Sept. 4. Not counting the alumni team from St. Norbert, the Carroll men finished 4th while the women took 3rd. The first Pioneer to rank was junior Joe Pliner, who finished in 9th with a time of 21:19.3. Pliner’s time is a whole minute faster than his sophomore time of 22:20.0. The very next runner was Kevin Meyer, also a junior. He finished in 21:28.8, more than a minute faster than last year’s 22:45.0. He would be followed by 16th placed junior Joe Zambetti, who finished at the 22:00.6 mark, also about a minute off his previous time. “The important thing is that our time gaps are getting shorter,” said Head Coach Shawn Thielitz. “We’re not at 100 percent yet.” Between Pliner’s finish and freshman Ryan Burke’s 20th place finish at 22:04.7, four Pioneers finished. Last year, there was almost a minute gap between Carroll’s fastest and second fastest runners. The women’s side told a similar story. Kaitlin Daugherty’s time 20:23.6 finish, while not faster than her 2009 nine time, was fast enough to earn her 12th place. Eight seconds later, Amy Killian finished in 14th. Nine seconds after Killian, Eden Frazier finished in 19th. Jess Laurin finished with a time of 20:44.1, rounding out a group of Lady Pioneer runners that finished within 21 seconds of each other. “We’re not concerned with place right now,” Thielitz said. “We just want to close our own gaps. That’s our goal.” The teams have shown an increase in finishing within small groups of time between the 2009 and 2010 seasons. When Carroll participated in the Sept. 11 Northern Illinois University Invitational, they placed better as a team, but, more importantly, continued to close their gaps. Pliner finished in 27:01.8, good enough for 3rd. Meyer, Burke and Zambetti would finish within a minute and a half of Pliner, earning 5th, 11th and 13th respectively. Mitchell Penninger was less than ten seconds behind Zambetti with a time of 28:37.95.

“We’ve got a better fifth runner than the rest of the conference,” Thielitz said. “We don’t have that drop-off after our fifth or seventh runners.” For the Lady Pioneers, Daugherty finished in 15th, with a time of 20:18.75. Jessica Laurin, Killian and Marissa Mader would each finish within forty-five seconds of her. Jenny Garcia and Meg Gannon 36th and 37th with times of 21.27.5 and 21.31.0 respectively. The Pioneers will participate in the Augustana BrissmanLunden Invitational. The Sept. 24 meet will be hosted by Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. “[It’s] a great course,” Thieltiz said. “The footing is good. We’re just hoping for more good weather.” Last year, the Carroll men took 165th of 25 teams at the Augustana meet. The Women took 9th of 21. Zambetti finished in 28:14.4 while Daugherty finished with a time of 21:34.4. “We should make vast improvements,” Thielitz said. “We want to be ready for [the Midwest Conference Championship].

Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Sports Editor

The Carroll University Women’s Tennis team opened the 2010 season with a Sept. 1 sweep over Alverno College. Kate Rasmussen and Kara Paroubek both went 6-0, 6-0 against their respective opponents in singles play. In doubles play, Alyssa Larson and Rasmussen won their match 8-0. The first Lady Pio loss of the season came on Sept. 4 against UW-Stevens Point. Carroll fell to the Pointers 5-4. The teams split singles play, but the Pointers won the doubles matches 2-1. Carroll had a repeat of the Pointer meet when they fell 5-4 to Lawrence University Sept. 8. Again, Carroll split the singles matches 3-3 but dropped doubles play 2-1. The loss dropped them to 0-1 in Midwest Conference play. Carroll’s match against Knox College Sept. 11 was postponed due to forecasted rain. The match has been rescheduled for later in the season. Despite the forecasted weather, the Lady Pios were able to bounce back with a 7-2 win against Judson University that day. Carroll took five of the six singles matches, and won doubles 2-1. The Lady Pioneers return to the court Sept. 17 when they take on St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis.

Women’s tennis starts the season 2-2 with strong singles play. Photo by Nicholas Miller

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Football team ends streak after twelve years

Taylor Alward

Staff Writer Carroll University accomplished something on the football field that hadn’t been done in 12 years. On Sept. 4, the Pioneers won a non-conference road game by beating Lakeland College 35-21. “We put a goal out there with the guys,” said Carroll Head Coach Henny Hiemenz. “Carroll hadn’t won a non-conference road game since 1998.” Carroll used a balanced running attack from junior running backs Joe Beckstrand and Drew Volkmann to keep control of the game and pound the Lakeland defense. Beckstrand ran for 133 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown. Volkmann put up 73 yards on 17 rushes and had a touchdown of his own. Senior quarterback Chris Casper also got into the action with a 10-yard touchdown run. “We want to control the line of scrimmage. We want to run the ball and be able to stop the run. We did a nice job on both of those,” Hiemenz said. “We just took what they were giving us. We were having success with the run game so we stayed with it.” Casper made sure the offense wasn’t one dimensional as he went 16-25 with 197 yards and two touchdowns. Carroll’s run defense was stellar only giving up 20 yards on 24 rushes but the pass defense gave up 269 yards and 2 touchdowns. “It took us a little while to settle down defensively,” said Hiemenz. “They scored a couple times early. Then we really played sound run defense and pass defense the rest of the game.” The Pioneers put up 412 yards of offense to Lakeland’s 289. Carroll also won the time of possession 34:08 to 25:52. “It’s always better to start off winning than losing,”

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Hiemenz said. “We played well but certainly there was enough there that the guys know we need to take it up a lot. We didn’t play a perfect game.” In a game that featured 900 combined yards of offenses, the Carroll Pioneers kept the good start to the season with a 34-20 victory over Illinois College in the home opener on Sept. 11. After a huge effort on the ground against Lakeland College, the Pioneers went the opposite direction and showed that they can be just as good through the air. Carroll quarterback Chris Casper had 397 passing yards on 23-32 passing with three touchdowns. Casper’s favorite target was Kyle Galas who had six receptions for 195 yards and two touchdowns, but Casper did a great job of spreading the ball around completing a pass to seven difJoe Beckstrand (top) and Nate Soddy (right) help move the footferent receivers includingball Geoff Stuhr who had the other in a Pioneer win against Illinois College touchdown catch. Photos by Grant Nelson Even with the passing game working as well as it did, Carroll still made sure to feed the dynamic duo of Joe Beckstrand and Drew Volkmann. Beckstrand rushed 19 times for 58 yards and a touchdown and Volkmann ran for 56 yards on 16 carries. Even Casper found a way to get involved in the running game putting up 41 yards on 13 carries. Overall, the Pioneers rushed for 169 yards on 49 carries and finished with 566 yards of total offense. For the second straight week Carroll’s run defense was great, only giving up 44 yards on 21 carries but the passing defense was suspect again letting Illinois College throw for 290 yards on 16-36 passing with 2 touchdowns. The bright spot for the passing defense was two interceptions by Nick Swartz and one by Mike Dziewit. Carroll’s next match will see them host the Beloit College Buccaneers Sept. 18.