The New Perspective • Volume 33, Issue 9 • 02/16/10 by The New Perspective

Vol. 33 Issue 9

Carroll University

February 16, 2010

Carroll hosts the mayoral debate Lyla Goerl

Editorial Staff The five mayoral candidates Bill Beglinger, Darryl Enriquez, Larry Nelson, Randy Radish and Jeff Scrima headlined the show at the primary election forum on Feb. 11 at Carroll University. The forum was co-sponsored by Carroll’s Student Senate, the Waukesha County Environmental Action League, the Waukesha West End Artists Association and the Milwaukee County chapter of the League of Women Voters. Carroll students, faculty and staff were joined by community residents to learn more about each of the candidates. Student Senate President Ashley Fraizer and a few other senators worked to organize the forum. “We wanted to inform people on campus and around the community,” Fraizer said. “That’s the main reason why we held the forum. It also gave the candidates a chance to indtroduce themselves.” President Douglas Hastad opened the forum and Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Lily Goren moderated discussion. The candidates were given a few minutes for opening statements. A time limit was set for each candidate and Dr. Goren started with questions written by some of the sponsors. Then the audience was also given a chance to write down questions they wanted to ask the candidates. “Each candidate, in one way or another, expressed their thoughts that it is important to have a relationship with Carroll and Waukesha,” said Fraizer. Some students felt the candidates didn’t answer the questions out right. “I think some of them were more reserved than others,”

sophomore Luke Bennewitz added. “I wish their answers were more straight forward.” Each candidate brought with themselves their own stories and concerns. Beglinger has lived in Waukesha for 28 years and has worked for the police force 29 years. His strength of safety comes from being a part of campus safety at Marquette. While running for mayor, he keeps safety features in mind. “My biggest concern is to bring taxes down. I want to take a safe approach on the topic. If we continue in the same direction we are headed now, inflation will increase and the money will be worth nothing,” Beglinger said. Enriquez and his wife moved to Waukesha in 1983 for job opportunities. He was hired as a reporter (for the then Milwaukee Journal) and is now retired from the writing industry. He has seen Carroll progress over the years and is impressed with how well the Carroll and Waukesha communities work together. “With the embracement of the communities, there needs to be continued work to keep Wuakesha the way it is. Secondary jobs are needed to keep this beautiful city going,” said Enriquez. Nelson is the current mayor of Waukesha. He taught for 30 years, served as Alderman for six years before elected mayor and he still sits as alderman for the sixth division. “I have a great passion for Waukesha. I put 60+ hours in a week as mayor. My number one priority in this campaign is the water system,” said Nelson. “I also want to see more

jobs available, especially for the graduat[ing] students at Carroll.” Radish has lived in Waukesha for 30 years and has been an alderman for eight years for the MAYOR page 2

The candidates address key issues for Waukesha: small business, taxes, artists, water and Carroll Univeristy. Photo by Tim Worms

Follet aims to expand Heather Markovich Editorial Staff The Carroll University bookstore will be opening its doors to feedback from students, faculty and staff in the upcoming months to gauge response to a possible renovation and expansion of the store. The bookstore, which is rented and operated from the university by the Follet Higher Education Group, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at Carroll. However, the store has been continuing to outgrow its current location next to the Pioneer Indoor Terrace (PIT). “There is no decision as of yet as to where the bookstore will expand,” said Matt Sirinik, Director of Campus Services. “What is clear, though, is that we need more space.” According to bookstore manager Andrew Ewert, the store is currently operating at

under 2200 square feet. Based on regular bookstore regulations, a bookstore should have 1.5 square feet for every full-time student. “The minimum that we would shoot for would be in the 5000 square foot range,” said Sirinik. “This would include backrooms.” Logistically speaking, the current backroom has had issues regarding space. During times of high business, such as textbook sales, the backroom tends to explode with merchandise. “We don’t have the flexibility to put out all the merchandise at once,” said Ewert. “We’ve been doing the best we can with the space we’ve been given.” Ewert further illustrated this BOOKSTORE page 3

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Public safety reports John Harbeck

Special Contribution 2/2/10 Took a report of a theft of electronic equipment from the Art Department that occurred between 1/29/10 and 2/1/10. 2/3/10 Responded to North Bergstrom for an activation of the building sprinkler system due to negligence. 2/5/10 Responded to a fire alarm at Wright House determined to have been caused by food burning.

2/5/10 One subject issued a citation by Waukesha Police for an alcohol violation in the Campus Center.

2/10/10 Responded to Steele/Swarthout with Waukesha Police and EMS for a disturbance.

2/6/10 One subject referred for Student Affair’s action for underage possession of alcohol.

2/10/10 Responded with Waukesha Police to discovery of criminal damage of property. Incident is under investigation. If you have any information, please contact Campus Safety or Student Affairs.

2/6/10 Several subjects issued citations by Waukesha Police for underage consumption and other drug violations at the Bergstroms.

2/13/10 Took a report of damage to a vehicle in lot 12 believed to have been done by another vehicle.

Compromise on crossing guards Lyla Goerl

Editorial Staff Students felt safer after the Waukesha Budget and Grounds committee decided to make a compromise with Carroll regarding the crosswalk situation last year. The board decided to order LED lights for the mid-block crosswalk on East Ave. between College and Wright, and also at the East and Wright intersection. As part of the compromise to keep the crosswalk, the city recommended crossing guards at both crosswalks during heavy passing times. The crossing guards began patrolling the busy intersections earlier this semester. While students and drivers will keep an eye out for each other, the crossing guards are on a trial run. Freshman Stephanie Tesch said she feels more comfortable crossing with the guards, “It is better and safer to use the crossing guards. I can get to class without having to worry about

getting hit.” Alderman Randy Radish proposed the deletion of the crosswalks last semester, and chairman of the Budget and Grounds Committee, Eric Payne, brought forth the discussion in November. Students, faculty, staff and parents attended the meeting and expressed their opinions and views about the situation. “We want students to be able to understand there [are] two different traffic controls, vehicles and pedestrians,” Officer Marilyn Wellman of Public Safety said. Wellman explained that students should pay attention to vehicles while crossing the streets regardless of whether there is a crossing guard present. At night, drivers complained that the students were not visible. Officer Mike Zens, Chief Director of Public Safety, recognized the effort put forth by students. “The students have been

very cooperative,” Zens said. “I think we help the drivers understand when to stop and when to go whenever we step out into the crosswalk.” While Public Safety is working hard to help the students with the crosswalks, some students, especially commuter students, have had mixed feelings about the ordeal. “As a student, I think having the crossing guards is a good idea. As a commuter, it does get annoying having to wait for the students to cross,” said an anonymous commuter. Linda Singsime has worked at Carroll for over ten years in the Main Dining Room and has mixed feelings about the crosswalks as well. “I think the students are too old to have crossing guards. However, we as drivers need to watch out everywhere,” Singsime said. The Budget and Grounds Committee will reassess the need for the crosswalk at a later date.

NCEP proposes new abroad ideas Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff

Carroll University received several proposals for New Cultural Experience Programs (NCEP’s) for the future academic years. The influx of new options came with the new General Education proposal completed this year, requiring a cross cultural experience in order to graduate. Specifically, one of these NCEP’s is for the European Union (EU), led by Dr. Jason Badura, assistant professor of Politics/Global Studies and Dr. MAYOR ctd. 11th district. “I know that we have lost some tax base in the city. One of my goals is to get more secondary jobs available,” Radish said. Radish, however, didn’t answer questions based on Carroll directly. Scrima is the youngest of the candidates. He is the only candidate born and raised in

Pacia Sallomi, associate professor of Art. The trip focuses on examining identity and culture of countries that are part of the EU by traveling to the capital cities of Strasbourg and Brussels as well as major cities around the EU such as Paris and Berlin. The intended cites include different art museums, memorials, governmental institutions and historical monuments. “I think it’s definitely a good thing,” commented Carroll University junior Carla Allen.

“It gives students an opportunity to student abroad to learn and have fun.” The trip goes from Dec. 28th until Jan. 16th tentatively for the 2010 – 2011 school year. There will be an information meeting held in the Ratzow Room in the Campus Center on Tuesday, Feburary 23rd from 12:15 – 1:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Badura, Dr. Sallomi or Kathy Hammett for further information.

Waukesha. He attended Waukesha South High and graduated from Wheaton College of Illinois. He has works in real estate development and is involved on the Business Improvement District and Development Committee. “My main campaign goal is to improve our community with the new water system, better transit system and work closely with the Carroll community,” Scrima said. Freshman Justin

Borezowitz was part of the committee that organized the event. “I think it went very well. We had a very nice turn out,” he said. Student Senate will hold a debate sometime in March after the primaries; the two remaining candidates will be present. The final election will be April 6. Visit http://www. ci.waukesha.wi.us/Voter/ to find your nearest voting location!

NEWS What the locals are doin’

Erik Endres Editorial Staff

Student Union reaches settlement with The Post UW-Milwaukee has agreed to settle an open records lawsuit with the university’s student newspaper, the UW-Milwaukee Post. The case began in January 2009 when Jonathan Anderson, then the Post’s editor-inchief, filed an open records request seeking agendas, minutes and audio recordings from the union board’s meetings since August 2008. The Post is reporting that the university will give the newspaper all the student union meeting records the Post had asked for, plus attorney fees worth $11,764.65. – Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin to add official honor for state motorbike Wisconsin politicians appear to be riding towards passing a bill to make Harley-Davidson the official motorcycle of the state. Rep. Leon Young, DMilwaukee, and Sen. Spencer Coggs, D-Milwaukee, were co-sponsoring Bill 596. In a letter calling for his colleagues’ support, Young said the long and storied history of HarleyDavidson in Wisconsin made it appropriate to honor it with the distinction of being the official state motorcycle. Bill 596 passed a state Assembly committee on a partisan 4-2 vote on Feb. 3, 2010, with Democrats backing it and Republicans against. It must the Senate before it heads to Gov. Jim Doyle for his consideration. – Channel3000

Trust in Waukesha public officials lowered

U.S. Census Bureau still hiring in Wisconsin

This was not one of the better weeks for building trust in public employees. Two former Waukesha County workers - a sheriff’s deputy and an account clerk - had dates in criminal court. One, Kham Sisaleumsak, 44, of Waukesha is charged with stealing about $300,000 from the county since 2004. She was an account clerk, fired in June, with allegedly too much unchecked access to bank accounts of money donated by senior citizens for their free meals at county sites. The loss will be insured fully, unlike three decades ago when a $115,000 embezzlement by a courts cashier was discovered. This time, at least, taxpayers won’t be out of anything but trust. But how do you cover the loss of innocence and peace of mind for children molested over many years by a man sworn to uphold the law? Former Waukesha County sheriff’s Deputy Terrence Greenwald, 56, of Summit. He had originally faced 19 felonies involving abuse between 1997 and 2008 of a boy and girl he knew. The charges were later trimmed to nine felonies. On Thursday, Greenwald copped a plea to six misdemeanors four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and two counts of exposing his genitals to a child, with the possibility of 24 months or less in the county jail and registry as a sex offender if the judge follows the prosecutor’s recommendation. “It’s bad enough he was a deputy,” the victim’s mother said. “He’s the kind of person that makes all people question law enforcement officers.”

The U.S. Census Bureau still needs workers in Wisconsin. State residents are set to receive their census forms in less than a month. The bureau says it wants 48,000 workers in the state and they still have hundreds of openings. The jobs last between two weeks and six weeks. They pay between $11.50 and $15 an hour. Applicants must undergo a background check and take a skills test. Applicants can take tests almost daily around the state. For more information or to apply for jobs, you can visit http://2010.census. gov/2010censusjobs/

– Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Human Face of the Economy” promotes awareness and action Rachel Burns Staff Writer

On Saturday Feb. 6, Carroll hosted the event “The Human Face of the Economy” in the Campus Center Ballroom. Due to the diverse nature of the Carroll University students, the event appealed to several age groups to increase society’s awareness of the country’s financial situation. “I was very pleased with the mix of the audience from students to faculty both past and present to members of the community,” stated Dr. Elena De Costa, Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literature and organizer of the event. The event’s speakers, chosen on their expertise, were from Carroll University and individuals from other organizations which help out in the community. “The speakers were hand selected by myself because I know them personally and/ or have heard about their experiences with the material from credible sources,” said De Costa. “The speakers are good role models of the action needed to be taken in order to change society.” The event’s speakers included Dr. David Korten, economist, speaker, and author; Dr. Rich Coon, Sociology department professor at Carroll University; Mr. Will Allen, Milwaukee, “Growing Power;” Ms. Bernie Juno, Executive Director of Hebron House of Hospitality, Homeless Shelter in Waukesha; Dr. David Block, Environmental Science Department professor at Carroll Uni-

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versity; and Ms. Alice Foley, Co-Founder of the Plowshare Center. Dr. David Korten, the keynote speaker, made one point very clear to the audience, “Money has no existence outside the human mind.” In Issue 50 of YES! Magazine, he stated that, “As challenging as the economic meltdown may be, it buys time to build a new economy that serves life rather than money.” Korten triumphantly concluded that, “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” Freshman Anthony Luedke said, “I think everyone, if they aren’t aware already, should become aware of the problems held out by the hands of the economy. It may not be affecting us as individuals right now, but eventually it will affect us. “ Luedke continued, “Most students are not all wrapped up in the economy but by knowing this information when it comes election time the students at Carroll University can make a better informed decision for whom they would like to have in office.” The event called for civilian action and a proactive approach. As Ms. Bernie Juno stated, “The only way we can start contributing to society in a positive fashion is by starting here in our own backyards.”

– Wisconsin State Journal

BOOKSTORE ctd. point by drawing attention to the large amount of clothes racks that had to be moved out into the lobby by the PIT; an obvious security liability. The beginning of the semester is typically the most challenging, logistically speaking, for the bookstore. Prepaid book orders are stored in the backroom, along with everything else that needs to be stored on a regular day-to-day basis; but the prepaid service is growing. “We’ve doubled our internet sales in the last year,” said Ewert. “We’ve gone from roughly $200,000 in the FY ’07-’08 year and $400,000 in ’08-’09.” To alleviate even more space, the bookstore has offered free delivery to residence halls. “This service solves two things: it provides a good service for current students and it clears off the shelves,” said Sirinik. “This program has even become a model for other institutions.” According to Sirinik, the expansion of the bookstore would be about a four-step process. The first step will be that of a fairly comprehensive survey of the campus community to get a sense of what kinds of services, product mix and location would be positive. Also, questions pertaining to alternative shopping

HAWS Art Contest The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County and the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum are inviting people to interpret happiness, kindness, and love into pieces of art for its “Student Art Showcase.” The artwork must show a certain value that pet owners learn from their animal companion. More information can be found on the HAWS Web site, www.hawspets.org. Entries are due by March 15. The winners will have their art work displayed at the Waukesha County Museum, as part of its “The Nature of Dogs Exhibit.” It will then be returned to HAWS and put on permanent display throughout the remodeled HAWS shelter. –Waukesha Freeman methods and why those methods are preferred will be asked. “We want to make sure we make all the right decisions and right choices to make sure we are filling the needs of the Carroll community,” said Sirinik. “We certainly have an idea of what kind of space we’d need with some of the metrics given but we also want to understand what people are looking for.” Ideas would include as to whether or not customers would enjoy a fireplace with easy-chairs, a café or even more health and beauty products. The survey will be given this spring. The next step would be to send the survey results to Follet to be analyzed. Follet would then come back with recommendations about what the store would look like and where it will be. After that, the recommendations would be presented to the Bookstore Advisory Committee and to Student Senate and finally, to the administration for a final decision. “We don’t have an exact timeline as of yet, but we’d hope to start something even construction-wise this summer. Of course, this would depend upon the ideas we get from the community,” said Sirinik. “We’re going to be creative and we encourage others to be as well.”

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FEATURES

Dancing at Lughnasa Lauren Schmitt

Staff Writer The Carroll Players will present the drama, Dancing at Lughnasa, Feb. 19 through Feb. 21 in Otteson Theatre. This dramatic memory play tells the story of a man looking back on his childhood from a summer at his aunts’ cottage in Ireland. “Dancing at Lughnasa is an amazing play filled with a wide variety of emotions that give insight into the human mind and relationships,” sophomore stage manager Justin Almquist, said. Most people can relate to the trials and tribulations of this show. “Everyone can relate to this beautiful and touching play because it’s about how people get along and don’t get along with family,” James Zager, associate professor of theatre arts and the play’s artistic director, said. “It is about people learning how to care for each other, similar to the devastating situation in Haiti right now.” Aside from family interaction, dancing is an important aspect of the show as well. “Dancing is an important aspect of the play because the characters use dancing as a way to cope through the difficult situations that occur in their lives and they let the rhythm of the music take control,” Almquist said. The cast worked hard at

Anime Club Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Staff Writer

Dancing at Lughnasa will be showing this weekend.

Photo by Martin Pitzer

making this show as real and authentic as possible, such as speaking in the native Irish dialect. “Dancing at Lughnasa is different from other productions this year because of the challenges of speaking in an Irish dialect, and it is a serious play, unlike the previous musical,” said Almquist. Many of the actors were pleased with the dialect experience. “As an en actor, it was educational to be able to practice dialects for the stage,” senior actor

Keith R. Smith said. “This experience will especially be beneficial after graduation when we enter the professional theatre world.” This is a show that cannot be missed. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors, Carroll parents, and Carroll alumni, and free for students with a valid ID. Call 262.524.7633 for tickets, or for more information. Advance ticket reservation is recommended.

If watching cartoons on a Saturday morning sounds relaxing, imagine watching them on a Wednesday night after a long day of schoolwork. Anime Club does exactly that, dedicating three hours a week to relaxing activities. Generally this means watching episodes of anime series, but can also include various gaming activities. “For the most part, it’s just a bunch of people getting together to watch anime,” said club president Stephen Dahlke. “I think we’re one of the largest orgs.” With a member count close to sixty, the offer to ‘sit around and watch cartoons’ appears to be working. The club also sponsors other activities, including the Relay for Life at the end of April and a yearly Dance Dance Revolution tournament. Currently, the organization is planning to attend an anime

convention in Minneapolis April 23 through April 25. Forty-two of the clubs members are signed up to go. The convention will allow participants to explore merchandise, talk to licensing officials, meet those involved with dubbing the shows and listen to panels on various topics. The convention will also provide a source for networking opportunities, which the club is attempting to create. “We’re starting to build on networking,” Dahlke said. “The convention is definitely one good place to go. They’ll actually be able to speak with professionals right there.” The club does have a few artists as well as a few different styles of art, but the focus is more on enjoying anime rather than creating it. Still, artistically inclined members are encouraged to continue their work. The club is also looking into licensing rights so that they’d be able to show anime as a campuswide event.

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Graduating profile series: follow the stories of three Seniors Caitlin Schmitt Staff Writer

As graduation quickly approaches, three Carroll seniors reflect on the past four years and look forward to the future. Stay tuned as we follow these seniors throught their road to graduation.

After a successful Carroll career, Blackburn plans to take a year or two off before starting graduate school. “I want to make sure this [graduate school] is what I want to do,” Blackburn commented. She took the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and chose seven graduate schools before deciding to take some time off. “My major goals are to get away from winter and to save more money than I spend,” she said. “I’m also going to San Diego in March and do research for [their] cost of living. I want to move out to a coast.” Blackburn also is planning to travel during her time off and is researching study abroad programs. She is interested in volunteering and teaching English as a second language. “I’m really interested in Third World living and helping people who really need it. I’m drawn to their lifestyle,” she said. She is especially interested in teaching English in India or Africa. “I know I have to go to grad school but I will also learn from experience,” she said. Blackburn, like many seniors, is looking forward to graduation. “I’m excited about having less borders . . . but I will miss the easy access to knowledge and professors.” She also advised students to “really think and apply what you learn to real life. [College] is a great opportunity to learn and experience a lot.”

Nicole Robinson, Senior Biology Major and Chemistry Minor

Chelsea Blackburn, Senior Writing Major

Photo by Tim Worms

Robinson plans to take some time off before going to graduate school. “I don’t want to take too much time off because it will be harder to get back into the swing of things,” Robinson said. She has been working in the laboratory at SF Analytical for the past two years and plans to continue to work there after graduation. “I enjoy the lab setting more than the hospital one,” Robinson stated. “I’m more interested in microbiology.” During her time off she

plans to study for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), which she needs to take in order to apply to graduate school. “I want to move to Arizona,” Robinson said. “Probably Phoenix or Tucson.” She recommended that students take a few enjoyable, fun classes throughout their college careers. “Take one fun class a semester that you enjoy to keep you sane.” While this year’s graduating seniors are nervous to leave Carroll, they truly are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives.

Sarah Katchkey Senior Business Major “I’ve been in school since I was five,” Katchkey said. “It’s time for something new.” Katchke applied to graduate schools, but ultimately decided to wait a few years. To apply to graduate schools and for jobs she updated her resume and took the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMT). Though she decided to wait a few years, Katchkey does not plan to wait too long to go to graduate school because “once you get out of school it’s hard to get back into it,” she commented. Photo by Tim Worms

Katchkey will start applying for jobs in the next month or so and plans to stay in the Midwest region. “Given the economy, I’ll take what I can get because it will be good work experience,” she said Katchkey advises students to network with people and set up internships. “Sometimes it is who you know, not what you know,” she stated. Katchkey is hopeful that her two internships and her experiences as the president of the Business Club, SIFE, will help her get a job after she graduates.

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Bobby Schuessler Editorial Staff

Great style is priceless, and fortunately, it really can be price-less. While the beautiful designs on the Fashion Week runways may be desirable, most budget-conscious students cannot afford them. Fortunately, stores such as Target provide students with trendy, stylish and affordable clothing for less. While it may take a little more work to pull affordable, but chic outfits, The New Perspective has completely transformed two Carroll University students’ average style into fashion-forward, but effortless looks for less. Step into spring with these two outfits for under $50.

New York Fashion Week preview

Students polled: What men really want girls to wear

Stephen Thurgood

Lisa Parisi

Editorial Staff

Staff Writer

New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is well underway as top designers showcase their Fall 2010 collections at Bryant Park. Fashion lovers and Carroll students alike are eagerly anticipating stand-out shows from designers such as J. Mendel, Diane Von Furstenberg and Zac Posen. Freshman Celia Winberg is looking forward to Alexander Wang’s jewelry collection, which is something new to Wang’s repertoire. “Big over the top cocktail rings are so much fun, the full finger rings make me excited to see what the other jewelry will

look like,” Winberg said. Other Carroll students also are excited for the new collections and trends. “I am interested in Johan and Marcella Lindberg’s new line PARIS68 which, amongst other items, will be showing off cape designs,” freshman Caitlin Bruns commented. “I think the cape sounds pretty cool as long as it is not taken overboard, but a small cape could be very nice.” New York Fashion Week runs through Feb. 18. A full Fall 2010 trend report will be included in The New Perspective’s March 2 issue, so stay tuned!

Have you ever had first date jitters? Or has your relationship gotten to that dreaded point of dinner with the parental units? What should you wear? Carroll University women were surveyed about what clothing they would pick for a first date in comparison to what Carroll men actually prefer. Overall, women decided that given the first date atmosphere, a more conservative look would be appropriate. Men prefer an outfit that is functional, and something that makes her comfortable. When it is time to meet the parents, both men and women alike opted for something more conservative.

Make sure to keep in mind what outfits actually are desirable in romantic situations because they truly may be essential in forming long-lasting, opinion from potential in-laws. First Date: What Women Think Tight, comfortable jeans. Cute, semi-low cut, fitted top. Nothing trashy. What Men Want A little dress. Something functional Showing just a little skin.

Meet the Parents: What Women Think Casual. Conservative. Laid back clothing, such as a sweater. What Men Want No low-cut tops. Button-front shirts. No mini-skirts that will upset the mother. Glasses to look sexy and educated.

Studies show how-to dress with flying colors Amanda Palczynski Editorial Staff

The trends and styles set by New York’s Fashion Week may leave us scratching our heads, but have you ever considered what colors turn heads? University of Rochester psychologists conducted the first empirically derived research regarding the association between color and our subsequent behaviors, and have thus confirmed the Red Effect. Studies from October 2008 have shown that men were quicker to approach and spend money on a woman either framed by red or wearing red, as opposed to other hues like blue and green. Although red encourages such positive social interaction, it should be noted that the men’s ratings of the women based on judgments of intellect or likability were not affected by the color she wore. When asked what colors were most alluring on young women, freshman Justin Jasniewski says it depends on the season.

“In winter I prefer dark colors, and in summer, lighter colors. It’s generally cloudier during winter, so darker colors mesh well with the surroundings.” Freshman Ryan Cantwell believes that the colors girls choose to wear reflect something about their personality. “I find that girls who wear bright colors are usually happy and cheery.” Conversely, do women find men any more eye-catching when they adorn specific hues? Personality seems to play an even more significant role with women. Senior and Art Education major Liz Tess says, “I would think blues or darker colors are more sophisticated, and I would take them more seriously. If you’re looking for a fun guy, I expect he would wear more diverse colors.” Perhaps a sort of look or color coordination is key in satisfying the ladies. Contrasting one’s individual

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really gave it serious thought. pieces may prove a success. “Definitely brighter colors over “Jeans and a white t-shirt do wonders. If he has a darker complexion and wears drabby grays, whites or blacks,” said lighter clothing, I’m instantly drawn,” Paplham. Again, something eye-popping appeals to young men, whereas young says freshman Kiersten Skinner. women tend to In response to the analyze. University of Rochester “[Studies] have shown In short, men study, production are unaware of company ScienCentral that men were quicker the effect that states that men to approach and spend women’s choice of unconsciously process color has on their the fact that women money on a woman intentions. But are wearing red. They either framed by red or how do women were more focused on whether they were wearing red, as opposed feel about it? “I’d say going to pay more, women wearing and that color did to other hues like blue red is attractive. not outwardly sway and green...” Red is a passionate whether they were color, and we more attractive or not. Sophomore Andy Paplham says he psychologically associate it with sex. It may have only been subliminally drawn also induces one’s appetite, for hunger or to girls who wear red, and that he never otherwise,” added Tess.

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OPINION

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Perceptions of beauty on campus Jordan Reyes

Editorial Staff Beauty cannot be defined by a single person. Perceptions of beauty vary from person to person, especially on Carroll’s campus. When people tend to describe beauty, it usually consists of a perfect body, face, hair, bone structure and attire. Unfortunatly, while it is next to impossible to attain all of these items, we all try to in someway to have the “total package.” While many believe beauty does exist, individuals still believe beauty is what is on the inside. When asked what beauty is, senior Megan Mohr stated, “It just doesn’t exist. It is a fictitious marker for problems of society.” Other students also had

beauty opinions. Allison Malesky, a senior, also stated “Can there be a definition of beauty?” Many agreed. Beauty does not have a definition. If it does not have a clear cut definition, than why do so many television shows and magazines influence people and act as rule books? Many shows like “America’s Next Top Model” depict a group of women trying to make it in one of the most beauty driven industries. Models really are some of the most beautiful women on the earth. We try to be like them everyday. We wear what they wear and style our hair in similar ways. Other shows like those that

makeover a person to look like a celebrity are also all centered on beauty. They change a way a person looks to make them look like someone else that they think is gorgeous and perfect. Again, we are trying to be like the people we consider to be the most beautiful and attractive. People believe that what is seen on television or what is in a magazine is what they need to be. People go as far as plastic surgery as an option. Most individuals are not completely happy with who they are. They think they could be pretty, skinnier or even tanner. Being beautiful is more than just looking a certain way. It is how one presents themselves in front of others. It truly means

to be respectful, friendly and approachable. Do not get me wrong, looks are important because they make the first impression, however, they just are not the only thing that matters. Being beautiful is not a bad thing by any means. It is simply something that people worry too much about. A person’s beauty captures more emphasis than how well a conversation can be held with that person. The old saying, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” is definetly true. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Just remember: be who you are, and you will be beautiful.

What is your personal style? Does anyone or anything shape it?

Bari York

Staff Writer

Point-Counter Point: Palin to the presidency? Palin’s Failed Politics

What are three words that war, this is a frightening statedescribe Sarah Palin? “One big ment. Moreover, I find it very joke.” ironic that Palin is making this Those were the words I used proclamation, seeing as how a to describe John McCain’s choice main point of the Tea Party is as Vice Presidential running for America to read the Constimate in the 2008 election. Back tution. then, at least Palin had some poSecond, Palin stated that litical sway as Alaska’s governor; “our President spent a year reachnow, since she ing out to hostile quit this posi- “A bit too extreme regimes” as a way tion after not to support her areven complet- to be taken serigument against ing two years in ously; taken liter- the administraoffice, she walks tion. However, I around making ally, at the very would rather have contradictions a president reach and asinine re- least, but strength out hostile areas, marks while se- does come in than a president cretly campaignthat responds with ing for a 2012 numbers.” hostility. presidential run. Finally, if Palin While there are a myriad of is going to take the GOP ticket reasons on why I do not agree for president, I hope that people with Palin, there are a few that realize that if she needs to write stick out in my mind: down four or five points of a First, Palin is a walking em- speech on her palm, then hope barrassment. One example of for a successful government is this is when she spoke to the slim to none. newly formed Tea Party group, There are so many ways to stating that “we need a com- describe Palin’s unintelligent mander in chief, not a professor forms of political campaigning of law” with regards to Islamic and I know that Americans will extremists. Since the president, see how unqualified she is for according to the Constitution, any national office. doesn’t have the ability to declare

Palin Power

Americans are indeed sim- ly dissatisfied with the status quo. ple and surprising. Perhaps the Enter Sarah Palin. The forrhetorical skills and convoluted mer Governor of Alaska in 2006 promises of poster politicians McCain teamed up with her as a have been lost on the American Vice President but lost the ticket people. to Obama-Biden. In 2009 she After all, it is because the resigned as Governor, but throw majority dismissed the Tea Party in a best-selling book and a conmembers as angry simpletons tract for political chats with Fox that they lost and suddenly she is a miracle to “A bit too extreme the most requested Massachusetts. speaker for GOP Never underesti- to be taken serivoters. mate the deficit ously; taken literGrabbing sehawks, talk-rarious attention dio enthusiasts, ally, at the very for her speech to gun-rights activthe National Tea ists, conserva- least, but strength Party Convention, tive Christians, does come in she continues to retired military resonate well with vets, pro-life numbers.” some Americans. families and Disenfranchised blue-collar workers who have conservatives are salivating over been both simple and surprising her charming ‘hi-mom-hand’ in Scott Brown’s election. and down to earth dialect. Of course, it is easy to writeShe advocates for the type off “teabaggers” signs when they of change that reflects the simspout radical manifestos that ple (and surprising) Americans posit Barack Obama wearing whose frustration with the gova Hitler-mustache. A bit too ernment is tantamount to deextreme to be taken literally, at spair. Simple they may be but, the very least, but strength does with or without Sarah Palin, come in numbers. there will definitely be a surprise They represent a seething for the impending presidential skepticism and mistrust with our election. political leaders while being clear-

Letter to the editor: A simple plea from the LGBT community to ‘let us be’ My name is Kalyn Stroik and I am a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community. Recently, the LGBT community at Carroll University has been under attack. Not only have our members suffered physical and verbal harassment, but our members have suffered extreme emotional distress at a place we should be able to call home. I am writing to The New Perspective for one reason alone. One statement. One message. Let us be. Many members of the gay and ally community might disagree with my message because in it, I am not demanding

equality and justice. But I think immoral. I also realize that a lot in a way, I am. Queers and allies of people simply don’t care about are just people. We live our lives, our woes and are indifferent day in and day out, just like to our movement. I may not everyone else. We go respect those views to class, we pay bills, or agree with them, and we hang out “You don’t but people have the with our friends. Our right to think for sexuality does not have to help themselves and live define us, but it is a us, but don’t their lives as they part of us. Because of please. In return, that private, intimate hinder us.” I ask that people aspect of our lives, simply let me and we consistently face other queers live our adversity, especially own lives in peace, in the United States, and simply doing what makes us especially in a conservative area happy. like Waukesha. My plea is simple. If you do I understand that a lot of not like us, if you do not care people find our sexuality vile or about us, and if you do not agree

with us, please ignore us. You don’t have to help us, but don’t hinder us. Let us go on our own path as you go on yours. Do not go out of your way to hurt us and to make us feel even more unwelcome at Carroll than we already are. Turn your cheek and walk away. Tolerate our presence and acknowledge our right to be who we are. But please, do not make anti-gay slurs, do not vandalize the place where we meet to build community, do not harm our bodies and do not partake in the intolerance that plagues our nation. Let us be. Thank you, Kalyn M. Stroik

“My friends influence my style and I have seen a lot of things on the street that I have liked. I would identify most with the music scene, but I do not like to classify myself.” --Jack McGin International Studies Major

“I am much more laid back; Earthy tones, floral, and girly. My personal style is whatever makes me feel comfortable and looks good on my body.” --Christina Schulthess Exercise Science Major

“For clothing I choose to be more comfortable so whatever is comfortable for the day is what I wear and I don’t pay much attention to fashion. I travel a lot and tend to be more adaptive, if it means respect to them I will do it.” --Jeff Lin Education Major

“I am a dancer and it’s very expressive and outgoing, possibly that portrays in my clothing. I like sparkly and glittery.” --Anna Difruscolo Exercise Science Major

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Women’s Hoops sweeps home competition Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Staff Writer

Late game heroics by Lyndsey Seewald in game one set the tone for the Carroll University Lady Pioneers’ three game home stand. In the Feb. 5 game, Seewald scored with 2.4 seconds left to give Carroll a 59-58 victory over Lake Forest College. Janelle Groer had a game high 18 points, followed by Seewald’s 16 points and 8 rebounds. The win was the second in a row for the Lady Pios and foreshadowed the remainder of the home stand. “When you play a game on Friday night, a lot of what happens on Friday night carries over,” Head Coach Kris Jacobsen said. “We did not use too many players so our starters had played a significant part of Friday night which is difficult when you have to turn around and play the next afternoon.” In the first game, the starters for the Lady Pios averaged 36 minutes of playing time, followed by an average of 32 minutes of playing time the very next day. The day after Carroll’s win against Lake Forest, the Lady Pios defeated the Illinois College Lady Blues 79-71 despite trailing by two at the half. Groer’s 19 points and 9 rebounds led

Janelle Groer won Midwest Conference Performer of the Week on Feb. 8. She and the Lady Pios are on a four game winning streak putting them back into the Midwest Conference playoff race. Photo by Jessica Williams

Carroll’s offense, followed by Seewald’s 14 points with 5 rebounds. Katelynn Schneider played 27 minutes from the bench to score 13 points. Groer was awarded Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors for her efforts against

Lake Forest and Illinois College. To round out the home stand, Carroll took on the Beloit College Buccaneers Feb. 10, winning 66-61, coming back from a 29-28 first half. Groer again led the Lady Pioneers with a game high 19 points, followed by See-

wald and Karen Hoewisch with 17 points each. Hoewisch also had 5 assists and 7 rebounds. The Lady Pioneers are fourth in the Midwest Conference with a record of 13-8 and currently hold the fourth seed for the Midwest Conference

Tournament. “I think Carroll will be in that fourth spot,” Coach Jacobsen said, who has only missed the tournament twice in her thirteen years as head coach of the Lady Pioneers. Some of Carroll’s success, Coach Jacobsen said, is due to a favorable home schedule late in the season, combined with a strong record to encourage student support. Coach Jacobsen also attributes success to the support of the home fans, and she’s glad the team put up a good home record. With one more home game scheduled, the Lady Pioneers have guaranteed themselves at least a 9-3 record at home, but hope to defeat potential MWC Tournament opponent St. Norbert College in order to secure a 10-2 record in the Van Male Gymnasium. With two games to go, the Lady Pios are follwed by Monmouth college and Illinois College. Carroll returns to action Feb. 17 at Ripon College before returning to Carroll for their final game Feb. 20 against the St. Norbert Green Knights who lead the Midwest Conference with a record of 13-2.

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SPORTS New Softball coach Amy Gradecki eager to lead Lady Pioneers to MWC Tourney Marty Pitzer Editorial Staff

The Men’s Basketball team are currently holding on to the 4th and final MWC tourney spot by one game with two games to go. Photo by Jeff Lin

Men’s Hoops battle for their 7th consecutive MWC tourney bid

Amy Gradecki of Brookfield Wis. joined the Carroll staff as the head coach for softball. Gradecki showed great leadership qualities, such as drive and passion so far during practice. She started prepping the team throughout the fall with a practice season, where she had a chance to look at the player’s skills and where they will fit in the best. Along with placing the players in the position best suited for them, Gradecki has spent much of the time on the off season recruiting players for next season. After an early morning practice, she sat down for an interview where she told her plans for preparing for the new season. “All these girls are capable of being great players; I just need to give them the confidence to realize that they are just as good as or better than any other team in the conference,” said Gradecki. “Being new here, I am just getting to know these girls and what they are capable of.” Moreover, Gradecki wants to afford them a great experience overall not just on the field but a community and friendship that will last the rest of their lives. Another of Gradecki’s goals is to promote the softball team to increase attendance through a variety of promotional ideas, as per the budget allows.

Amy Gradecki was Carroll’s assistant softball coach in 1994-1995. Now she returns as the head coach hoping to lead them to the Midwest Conference Tournament. Photo by Martin Pizter

As Gradecki transitions from coaching at Wilmot Union High School for the last nine years to Carroll University, she embraces the opportunity and challenges. Having been an assistant coach at Carroll from 1994 to 1999, she is no stranger to what needs athletics. “At the college level, the players are more prepared and self motivated than at the high school level,” Gradecki said. “Players here are more focused on the game rather than a social gathering.” “The players put in a lot of time to prepare for games and rigorous academics,” said Gradecki. “...which if they didn’t

love the game, they probably wouldn’t be here.” The Lady Pioneers 2010 season kicks off with the Gene Cusic Classic in Ft. Myers, Fla., with ten games in five days. Carroll will begin Midwest Conference play on April 3 with a trip to Ripon College for a doubleheader against the Red Hawks at 1 p.m. Gradecki is pursuing her master’s degree at Carroll while coaching Carroll softball and teaching at UW-Parkside. Gradecki’s first home game on the Carroll side will be Apr. 12 when the Lady Pios will take on the Inferno of Alverno College.

Ross Bukouricz Staff Writer

The Carroll University Men’s Basketball team hoped to end their three game losing spree against the Lake Forest College Foresters. Despite the Pioneers shooting well from the field, Lake Forest shot 50 percent and this lead to a 66-78 defeat for the Pioneers. John Hoch led with 30 points while Paul Grosshuesch and Kyle Jones chipped in 14 and 10 respectively. The Pios broke out of their slump in a big way the next afternoon against Illinois College, despite missing one of their top bench players; Eric Williams was out due to being poked in the eye from a loose ball in the previous game. Four players scored in double figures including three Pioneers who scored more than 20 points; the team held a 19-7 advantage from the charity stripe and forced 13 turnovers to end their fourgame losing streak 92-86. Hoch led all scorers with 26 points and 7 assists and Grosshuesch notched his tenth double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. Eric Thompson rounded out the 20 point scorers with 21 of his own and Jones added 14. These four players were workhorses this game to makeup for the injury, each playing at least 32 minutes with Hoch and Grosshuesch playing all 40. Carroll rounded out the home stand with a match up against the Beloit College Buccaneers. Defense was the

key here as the Pios held Beloit to under 40 percent shooting for the game including just 20 percent from behind the arc. The stingy defense lead to a 67-51 victory for the Pioneers. Hoch and Thompson led the scoring effort with 32 and 14 points respectively and Grosshuesch spearheaded the defensive effort with 19 rebounds, which tied his career high. According to Coach David Buchanan the defensive effort was not the result of special attention, simply just great execution by the team. “We focus on defense every game; we just did a better job this time,” said Coach Buchanan. Looking ahead, the Pioneers find their record at 13-8 overall, 8-6 in MWC conference play and one game lead over Lawrence University and Illinois College, for the final spot in the Midwest Conference Tournament which will be held at conference champion St Norbert College. Both teams still have to play the current top two seeds in Ripon College and St Norbert, so Coach Buchanan isn’t worrying about the postseason, preferring to take the rest of the year on a day-by-day approach. “We are just working hard each day, and hoping to put good practices together, so we can be ready for game day,” Buchanan said. “If it results in making the conference tournament, then that is great.”

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Mens Tennis hopes to advance to Indoor Track keeps Midwest Conference Tourney breaking records Justin Koepsell

Josh DeGrasse-Baumann

Editorial Staff

Last season the Carroll University Men’s Tennis team hosted Lawrence University in the final conference match of the season in a battle for second place in the North Division and a spot in the Midwest Conference playoffs on the line. Lawrence escaped with a win but the Pioneers are back with hopes of making the next step and qualifying for the conference tournament. After losing three of their top six players from last season Head Coach Craig Mours knew he was going to have to have freshman step up this season along with some veteran leadership. Seth Pamperin was part of that veteran leadership in the first match of the season as Carroll traveled to play CCIW foe Elmhurst College, a team that beat them the previous year. In a tight match it came down to Pamperin’s play at No. 1 Singles to decide the victor. “Seth [Pamperin] knew going into his third set that it was 4-4 and we needed him to win,” said Coach Mours. Pamperin came away with a 6-3 victory in the final set to give him an individual victory and Carroll the team title for the day. Other winners against Elmhurst were Shea O’Rourke at No. 4 Singles, Corey Vande Voort at No. 5 Singles, O’Rourke and Kevin Rasmussen at No. 2 Doubles, and Vande Voort and Robert Leeder at No. 3 Doubles. The following weekend the Pioneers headed to Dubuque, Iowa to face two of the top programs from the Hawkeye State. In the first match University Dubuque were able to take a 8-1

Men’s Tennis started the season 1-2. With a mix of youth and veteran leadership they look to make a run at the MWC North Division crown.

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victory. The lone winner for Carroll was Rasmussen who got his first collegiate singles victory in the effort at No. 3 Singles, winning in straight sets. In the second match of the day Carroll faced-off against the six-time defending Midwest Conference champion Grinnell College. The red and black Pioneers showed why they are the current standard of the conference as they won 9-0. “We started out the season pretty well with the win at Elmhurst,” said Coach Mours. “Hopefully we can start out our matches faster; there was a couple of disappointing outcomes this past weekend.” Youth plays a part of it as the freshman get used to the play at the college level. They will have time to get adjusted as North Division play does not begin until Apr. 14 when Beloit College visits Carroll. Other important matches

during the season will be at UWOshkosh on Mar. 19 and at UWWhitewater on Apr. 20. A trip to the Midwest Conference playoffs will most likely be decided on the final weekend of the year as Carroll will play the two teams who qualified from the North Division last year. The Pioneers travel to Lawrence University on Apr. 23 and then head to St. Norbert College on Apr, 24. The Midwest Conference Team Tournament will be April 30 in Madison, Wis. The Midwest Conference Singles and Doubles Tournament will be May 1-2 also in Madison. “The key is to play within ourselves,” said Coach Mours. “They can’t worry about what flight they are playing at. Just play the person in front of them. I think we are deeper than a lot of teams and we’ll be able to make up points at the lower flights.”

Staff Writer Carroll University’s Indoor Track team continues to establish expectations for themselves as the season moves on. “I think the kids are really starting to believe in themselves, believe in how good they are and build a lot of self-confidence,” said Head Coach Shawn Thielitz. “Our success comes down to how confident our team is.” The Pioneers stayed consistent for their third and fourth meets of the season, despite facing some tougher competition. The teams participated in University of Wisconsin–Steven’s Point’s Pointer Invitational for their first meet of the month. The Men came away fourth of sixteen teams while the Women placed seventh of fifteen. Andy Kraus won the Men’s High Jump with a a height of 1.95 meters. The relay team won the Men’s 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:31.58. The Women came away with three event wins. Megan O’Grady won the Mile run with a time of 5:06.59. Lindsay Gruenke finished the 200 meter dash in 26.05 to take first and Rebecca Grafenauer won the pole vault with a distance of 3.85. Kaitlin Daugherty and Jessica Laurin also scored points for the Lady Pios in the Mile run, finishing with times of 5:22.73 and 5:26.57 respectively. Gruenke received Midwest Conference Performer of the Week honors for her performance while setting a new school record in the 200-meter dash. Grafenauer automatically qualified for Nationals in the pole vault in addition to breaking her own school record, while Jenny Jakubowski also broke a school record in the shot put. At the Fighting Scot Invitatinal at Monmouth College, the teams took on competition that Thielitz would like to emulate. “Some of us are going to have to step up and face some really tough challenges of running against kids who are where we want to be,” he said. The Men’s team did not come up with any event wins, but put up a strong showing in the 4x400-meter relay, where they finished second with a time of 3:25.47. The Women came away with two event wins. O’Grady took the 5000-meter run with a time of 17:08.62 and Grafenauer won the pole vault with a height of 3.65. Krystal Sterling placed second in the Triple Jump with a distance of 10.84. Gruenke placed second in the 55-meter dash with a time of 7.52 and the 200-meter dash with a time of 59.24. Daugherty also took a second place finish in the 3000-meter run in 10:42.99. Jakubowski finished third in the shot put with a distance of 12.12. The Women’s 4x400-relay team finished third in 4:09.42. The Lady Pios were ranked No. 21 in the nation by United States Track and Field and Cross

Qualifiers for NCAA Championships in Greencastle, Ind. March 12 & 13

Rebecca Grafenauer Senior

Pole Vault Automatically qualified for the National Championships with a vault of 3.85 meters at UWStevens Point on Feb. 6. She is currently ranked 2nd in the nation in Division III.

Megan O’Grady Sophomore

5000-Meter Run Automatically qualified for the National Championships with a time of 17:08.62 at Monmouth College on Feb. 13. She is currently ranked 2nd in the nation in Division III.

Justin Troeller Senior

55-Meter Hurdles Provisionally qualified for the National Championships with a time of 7.73 at UW-Stevens Point on Feb. 6 . He is currently ranked 15th in the nation in Division III. Country Coaches Association rankings, a jump from their previous No. 41. “It says a lot about our depth,” Thielitz said. “We have great top-end talent, but I’ve always said, and continue to say, we’re only going to be as good as our depth and that’s a great sign.” The teams return to action Feb. 20 where they will participate in the Eastbay Invitational at UW-Stevens Point. The next week they will head to Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. For the Midwest Conference Championship Meet on Feb. 2627. The New Perespective’s Sports Editor Justin Koepsell will be at the meet following the team with live updates on Twitter. His name is “pioneerrunner” and will begin when the team leaves town on the night of Feb. 25.

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Swim teams finish year at MWC Championships Ross Bukouricz

MEN’S BASKETBALL /STANDINGS

Staff Writer

The Carroll University Swim and Dive team recently competed in their last meet of the year, the Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Youth reigned supreme in the conference this year, and the Pioneers were no exception. Going into the meet, Carroll had two defending champions; both of whom were sophomores on the women’s side. Jordan Barclay attempted to defend her titles in the 200 and 400-yard individual medley, while Danielle Grzywa hoped to do the same in the 100 and 200-yard backstroke. Barclay was able to take the 200-yard individual medley title in an exciting race to claim Carroll’s first individual championship of the meet. She was able to hold off a late charge by Morgan Bober of Grinnell College and touch the wall just 0.02 seconds ahead Bober in a time of 2:12.26. She fell short in the 400-yard individual medley, finishing second while clocking a time of 4:43.30. Barclay also notched a podium finish in her final individual event, the 200yard breaststroke, finishing third in 2:32.77. “It was amazing, very exciting. The place was rocking. I

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have every confidence in Jordan, I am never nervous when she is in the water,” said Coach Joanne Brandtjen of the atmosphere during the 200-yard individual medley. “If there is a .02 race, Jordan will be the one to come out on the winning side of that close of a touch out.” Next up was Grzywa, who pulled off the double championship. She took the 100-yard backstroke in a time of 1:01.10. Her time cut almost two seconds off the conference’s previous best time of the season. In the 200yard backstroke, Grzywa cruised to an easy victory; she won by almost four seconds, in a time of 2:11.01. On the men’s side, freshman Jake Schneider and juniors Geoff Hiltgen and Arthur Thomas led the team. Schneider reached the podium with a third place finish in the 50-yard freestyle in 22.22 and a second place finish in the 100-yard freestyle in 48.81, and just missed out by taking seventh in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:50.04. Hiltgen took forth in the 100-yard butterfly in 54.88, seventh in the 100-yard backstroke in 57.75, as well as scoring in his other individual event, the 200-yard individual medley. Coach Brandtjen wanted to

Overall: 13-8 Conference: 8-6 4th in MWC UPCOMING GAMES

Feb. 17 @ Ripon 7:30PM Feb. 20 vs. #14 St. Norbert 4PM

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL /STANDINGS

Overall: 13-8 Conference: 8-6 4th in MWC UPCOMING GAMES

Feb. 17 @ Ripon 5:30PM Feb. 20 vs. St. Norbert 2PM Men’s Swimming team took 5th at the conference meet up from 6th last season The Women took 3rd up from 4th place last year.

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make special mention of Thomas. The junior is the lone diver on either the men’s or women’s team this year, which having no one to push him in practice is challenge enough. Adding to that, he has to drive over half an hour to practice every single day since Van Male does not have a diving facility. Despite these hardships, Thomas made the podium in both 1 and 3-meter diving, finishing in 3rd and 4th place

respectively. Overall, the women’s team took home third place and the men finished in fifth. All other medalists were relays, which on the women’s side were made up of a combination of Grzywa, Barclay, Sarah Kolhorst, Kendra Seeholzer, Megan Byrd and Adrienne Salazer and on the men’s side Greg Kolb, Hiltgen, Warren Anderson, Alex Pechauer, Schneider and Brian Roscoe.

INDOOR TRACK UPCOMING GAMES Feb. 20 @ UW-Stevens Point

Eastbay Invitational Feb. 27 @ Knox College Midwest Conference Championships

MEN’S TENNIS UPCOMING GAMES

Feb. 20 vs. Lakeland @ New Berlin Feb. 27 @ Illinois College 9AM Feb. 27 Knox @ Illinois College Noon