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THE NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday, March 28, 2002 • Volume 25, Issue 10 • http://orgs.cc.edu/newperspective

Senior Staff explains split

The presidentÕs perspective BY

SARAH SCHLEICHER AMANDA BOTHE

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News Editor and Staff Writer ÒI think the truth is my job does not directly impact on students daily lives.Ó These are the words President Frank Falcone spoke at an interview with the New Perspective on March 20.

During the interview Falcone discussed different aspects of communication and involvement with students at Carroll College.

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After hearing those numbers, Falcone said, ÒCollege presidents donÕt normally have a lot of direct interaction with the students. My position takes me outside of the college probably as much or more as it keeps me inside of the college. And secondly there arenÕt a lot of forums or vehicles by which I would normally interact with students, unless I create them or IÕm invited to something.Ó He continued to explain the nature of his presidency. ÒItÕs not like being the principal of a high school where you sorta walk around in the halls, put your head in peoplesÕ classrooms and are available. ItÕs just, I mean, thatÕs not a college presidency, a college presidency deals with external relations, fundraising, alumni, and business community. And we have an administrative team which people are now calling the Big Five.Ó ÒI hear students say, ÔWe never see the president,Õ and I invite people to stop in and make an appointment and introduce yourself, but that doesnÕt happen very often. The alternative is my sorta dropping in on meetings or wandering around and talking to people and IÕm just not here on a regular basis to do that very often.Ó

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AMANDA BOTHE Staff Writer

Carroll College has faced financial highs and lows in the past, and this year is no different. In an interview last Friday, Vice President of Finance, Sue Saxhaug, explained the process of planning CarrollÕs budget, salary distribution and revenue intake and talked a little bit about the challenging year at hand. ÒIt really has been a challenging year.Ó Saxhaug said, ÒWe did haveÉa larger fall

off, in retention, [enrollment] between fall and spring than in recent years and a much larger fall off [in donations]Éand some of our costs have increased. Our job is to respond when this happens and find a way to make it [the budget] stay within a sense of stability and we feel that weÕve been able to do that.Ó The whole of the budget is brought together by Senior Staff; consisting of President, Frank Falcone, Vice President for External Relations, Dean Rein, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lynne Bernier, Vice President of Enrollment, James Wiseman III and Saxhaug. In the end a proposal of the budget is taken for

final approval to the Board of Trustees, (BOT). A meeting with the business committee regarding support of next years budget is scheduled for April 26.

However, putting the entire budget together takes time and consideration.

The first step, as Saxhaug explained, is to get a feel for tuition prices and how much financial aid will be available. To get started itÕs usually helpful to look at the past fiscal year. ÒEssentially what we do isÉbuild a budget on the prior year budget.Ó Saxhaug said. ÒOne of the first steps we do is look

After an article published in the Feb. 27 edition of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, there was a lot of confusion as to how the division of Carroll College will affect the students. ÒI think President Falcone has lost sight of his original vision for Carroll College and has coerced the Board of Trustees into thinking that the liberal arts are no longer valued at Carroll. I personally feel that the changes he is working for will dilute my education to the point that Carroll College will lose all academic integrity. As I explore my transfer options, I see Presidents of other college and universities with their own web pages and strong connections to students. The tone of the institution is set by its leader. And I have no faith in the direction Dr. Falcone is taking this school,Ó said a Carroll sophomore. This seems to be the general feeling across campus since that article.

In the interview with The New Perspective on March 20, President Frank Falcone explained the reasons behind the change and the effects it will have on students.

Falcone explained, ÒThe two schools idea is nothing more than an attempt to recognize that Carroll College has two different kinds of academic programming here, liberal arts and professional programs.

Approximately half of our students are in each.Ó The idea behind dividing the

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Visibility When asked about the importance of his visibility on campus, he responded, ÒI donÕt know. YouÕll have to ask the students.Ó The New Perspective conducted a survey of 215 students. Sixty-seven percent of the students surveyed have never seen President Falcone. However, when asked to rank, on a scale of one to 10, the importance of the president to be involved in campus life, an overwhelming 78 percent responded with a seven or higher. The largest percentage of respondents, 32,

Photo by Sarah Schleicher

President Frank Falcone during an interview in Voorhees.

Falcone is aware of his lack of visibility to students. ÒI will tell you that IÕve heard from alumni that over the years that they went four years and never met the president.

They donÕt even remember who the president was.Ó He addressed criticism that he doesnÕt care about what students are doing. ÒI make a good faith effort to come to See Falcone Page 4

CarrollÕs financial stability challenged this year BY

AMANDA JOHNSON AND NATHAN BRUNNER

Features Editor and Sports Editor

History resolution, page 4

File-sharing, page 7

Academy Awards, page 12-13

McDonough out, page 20

Kallas resigns, page5

Life of ÔDubya,Õ page 8

Universal Comics, page 15

Sports gambling, page 20

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NEWS

The New Perspective ÒUniting the Carroll community with a proud heritage of excellence.Ó

Editor-in-Chief

News Briefs: Carroll offers new courses

Nathan Tritt

Executive Staff News Editor..............................Sarah Schleicher Features Editor........................Amanda Johnson Arts & Entertainment............Tabitha Menning Sports Editor.............................Nathan Brunner Photography Editor....................Andrew Farrell Layout Editor................................Susan Brastad Faculty Advisor.................................Linda Spice

Writing Staff Aaron Becker, Amanda Bothe, Paula Cary, Teresa Dickert, William Humphreys, Amy Kant, Jessica Kobriger, Elizabeth Martin, Katherine Michalets, Stephanie Pflederer, Greg Rabidoux, Molly Schuman, Isabel Stewart, Lauren Young

Photography Nate Ellingson

Editorial Policy The New Perspective, Carroll CollegeÕs student newspaper, is published every other Thursday during the academic year, except holidays, semester breaks and exam periods.

The New Perspective welcomes letters in an attempt to provide a forum for the diverse views of the campus. The views expressed in The New Perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of Carroll College students, administration, faculty, staff, community or the editorial board.

Letters should be limited to 250 words, signed and in The New Perspective office, located in the Student Organization offices in the Campus Center, one week prior to publication.

The New Perspective reserves the right to edit letters for libelous content, profanity, clarity, grammar and spelling errors and length. All letters become the property of The New Perspective.

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The New Perspective is a free newspaper to all tuition-paying students. Correspondence should be directed to: The New Perspective Carroll College 100 North East Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 (262) 524-7351 E-Mail: perspect@cc.edu http://orgs.cc.edu/New Perspective The New Perspective is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press.

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AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor

If you have any small news notes or events going on in your department, office or organization and want to let the whole campus know, tell us! Contact Amanda Johnson at aljohnso@carroll1.cc.edu or by phone at x6900.

Summer Courses Carroll is offering two new courses over the summer in Middle Eastern culture and language. Mahdi Hamadi, a lecturer in French and native of Iraq, with a doctrine in linguistics will be teaching both classes. The first course, ÒMiddle Eastern Cultures: Arabian, Iranian and IsraeliÓ is designed to examine the aspects of the cultures and societies in the Middle East and the second class ÒElementary ArabicÓ is an introductory course of the speaking, reading and writing of the Arabic language.

Concert Choir Carroll College Concert Choir wrapped up its eight-state tour and preceded it with a home concert Sunday in Shattuck Music Center under the leadership of Jeffrey Douma. The concert included a cappella works by William Albright and Samuel BarberÕs,

Crime Beat 2/28/02 Several fire alarms reported in New Hall due to mechanical problems.

2/28/02 8:19 a.m. Responded to a medical emergency at the Barstow building. The subject was taken to the hospital by Waukesha EMS.

ÒReincarnations,Ó and also a set of hymns and spirituals. The choir has traveled on extensive tours and performed across the United States and Europe since 1905.

Plans are underway for a spring 2003 European tour.

Self-Defense Seminar The Dr. Dean Shepardis studio located at 1826 E. Main St. in Waukesha is offering a self-defense seminar on April 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The seminar is limited to 26 attendees, but there is an waiting list available. For questions or to register for the seminar contact Nancy at (262) 544-7690.

Attendees are advised to wear, Òtheir usual attireÓ in order to achieve the most practical and effective training for every day situations and settings.

On Campus Interviews Target will be on campus April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are looking for Executive Team Leaders.

The deadline to sign up for an interview is April 3.

Accuquote will be on campus April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are looking for Case Managers and Outgoing Applications Clerks. The deadline to sign up for an interview is April 11.

For more information contact the Walter Young Center at x7335 or check

out their website http://pioneer.cc.edu/wyc

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WomenÕs Film Festival Dr. Kim Redding, Assistant Professor of History, together with her Topics in History class are hosting a WomenÕs Film Festival this week. All movies are shown at 6:00 p.m. in the Shattuck Auditorium Recital Hall. The Festival began Monday with The Color Purple and will end tonight with Honey and Ashes.

News from the Registrar April 4 is the last day to drop classes or change grade to an audit.

Full time students can pick up registration packets on April 3 and registration will take place between the 16 and 19 of April.

Delta Rho Upsilon: Announces Òfirst everÓ BASEketball Tournament on April 19 (Spring Fling) from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Ganfield Gymnasium. For more information or to sign up see the assigned table outside the main dinning room during lunch and dinner March 28 through April 17.

Carroll College Baseball Baseball hosts Maranatha Baptist Bible College today at 3:00 p.m. at Frame Park in Waukesha.

2/28/02 12:03 p.m. Responded to a medical emergency at Lowry Hall. The subject was taken to the hospital by Waukesha EMS.

EMS.

3/2/02 Assisted a resident student with annoying phone calls.

3/6/02 Assisted Physical Plant with a subject who had taken one of their vehicles for an unauthorized ride.

3/4/02 Responded to a medical emergency at Steele hall. The subject was taken to the hospital by Waukesha

3/5/02 Took report of a property damage traffic accident in lot 3.

3/13/02 Had a vehicle towed from lot 5.

Split/Falcone says split will have no impact on students From Page 1

schools was to create two curriculum committees; one for professional programs and one for liberal arts.

Falcone explained that there is two major reasons contributing to dividing Carroll into two schools.

The first is to look at existing programs to make sure Carroll offers what students want. The second is to develop academic programs that will

attract students. ÒIt was never intended to do anything other than set up the future program development and make that happen faster,Ó said Falcone. ÒThe students werenÕt engaged in discussion about the two schools for a very simple reason. And that is the students wonÕt be affected by it.

There is absolutely no impact on students. Its not intended to change anything for students. Graduation

requirements wonÕt be changed, the LSP requirements wonÕt be changed, the majors wonÕt be changed.

Everything will look exactly the same,Ó said Falcone. ÒIt will be absolutely invisible to you (the students),Ó said Bernier at a student-lead meeting in the P.I.T. on March 6.

Sarah Schleicher also contributed to this article.

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NEWS

College presidents compared across the Midwest

BY AMY KANT AND ELIZABETH MARTIN

Staff Writers Recent events on campus regarding the future of our school have aroused much concern about our collegeÕs President. After all, students agree that President Frank Falcone makes decisions which affect each of us. Many of us, however, do not know what he looks like, or what efforts he makes to be visible to students.

Do students feel that one of the jobs of a college president is to be involved campus life? The New Perspective surveyed students from Carroll and other schools to obtain the general consensus regarding presidential activity.

One of the main gripes of Carroll students is that they couldnÕt pick out Falcone in a lineup even if their lives depended on it. To many students, he

doesnÕt seem to be at all visible on campus. ÒI have no clue who my collegeÕs president is!Ó said Deseree Kaebisch, a Carroll freshman. The fact that someone who is in her first year at Carroll canÕt recognize the president isnÕt as shocking as when a senior has only seen him once around campus. Andrew Ackeret told the New Perspective that, Òthe one time IÕve seen himÉwas in his car in his driveway and entering his garage.Ó ÒItÕs really a shame that the only time I see [Falcone] is when I look on the Boardroom walls of pictures of CarrollÕs past and present presidents,Ó said Sandi Slesnick, a junior who is an executive member of CarrollÕs Student Senate.

John Knizner, a Carroll senior, asked, ÒHow can our president function successfully if he does not make an effort to make a connection with students?Ó Other Carroll students feel that they are not given priority over the interests of money and appearances. Sophomore

Jessica Cziske offered a solution: ÒHe needs to treat Carroll as an institution for higher learning, not a business. [College] should be about creating a learning experience for students to grow as individuals.Ó Students at other schools reported as seeing their presidents from time to time, if not on a daily basis. ÒHe is always speaking at student-run events,Ó said Martha Ayres, a freshman at Illinois Weslyan University, of her schoolÕs president. Other presidents also attend dedications, theater productions, recitals, sporting events, and faculty speeches, among other things. St. Norbert CollegeÕs president Òhas been known to eat in the cafeteria and sit down with students,Ó said sophomore Andrea Plautz.

Another aspect that students appreciate about their college presidents is that they have office hours set up specifically for students to voice their concerns.

Other presidents send out regular campus-wide emails that update students

about campus events and issues. Many of them also give annual State of the College addresses.

Some of the students surveyed also mentioned that their presidents were approachable.

Cardinal Stritch University senior, April Scheinoha, said of her schoolÕs president, ÒShe communicates well with the students [and] seems very personable.Ó ÒMy roommate and I have a picture of us with the President on our dorm room door!Ó Anna Rahn, a freshman at Berry College told the New Perspective.

Students agree that FalconeÕs presence on campus is vital. ÒThese are important years in our [lives] and he should be a part of that,Ó Carroll sophomore Bryon Cherry said. It may be true that a college president doesnÕt need to have the presence like that of a high school principal, but if students feel that this type of visibility is necessary, then, perhaps, the president should make a genuine effort to fulfill studentsÕ expectations.

215 students were surveyed by The New Perspective March 6 - 8. Respondents were randomly selected by distributing surveys in the Campus Center and in common areas.

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NEWS Falcone/communication rests on the shoulders of the student body From Page 1

The following is a resolution passed by the Carroll College Student Senate on Sunday, March 3, 2002. With the exception of one vote, it passed unanimously. Members of an Ad Hoc task force created to address the complaints of students in the History department drafted the resolution. Per request of members of the taskforce, any votes against the passing of the resolution were recorded, Shaun Dow being the only nay The Ad Hoc History Taskforce met with Dean Rein and Lynne Bernier Tuesday to meet the goals of the resolution.

ÒThere are some other issues, they keep coming up. We have an opportunity for students to speak directly to our board of trustees. Every board meeting thereÕs an unfiltered, uncensored report from the president of the student government. He talks directly to the board and tells them whatÕs going on. I would say that in my time here there has not been an example of a student concern or issue that was not met. I think the administration ahs been sensitive to that. If there are some unstated or some more generic kinds of concerns that arenÕt being articulated on behalf of the students, I think thatÕs what we should take a look at.Ó Throughout the interview, both Dean Rein and President Falcone identified student concerns that have been rectified.

They include improvement in available parking, cable in the dorms, campus lighting, campus safety, residence hall improvements, more technology, increase in fulltime faculty, and recreational facilities. ÒSo I think the President is correct, we take those results of those surveys very seriously and it develops in to a plan of action for the coming year,Ó said Dean Rein, Vice President of External Affairs.

As of late, students have expressed interest in an open forum. This suggestion has been considered in the past; hereÕs what President Falcone said happened several years ago, ÒWe scheduled several

WHEREAS the purpose of the Carroll College Student Senate is to serve and represent the students

Prioritizing Carroll College

as many campus events that I can.Ó ÒDo I feel badly about that? Sure, IÕd like to be at more things.Ó ÒAnd while it would be nice to have that interaction, the truth is, I think most people do very nicely without ever having met the president. IÕd like us all to meet, but I donÕt know that its necessary or that people really want that. I mean, I think, 215 people said they donÕt know who the president is and never met him. How many have said that theyÕd like to meet the president?Ó Of the many additional comments from the New Perspective survey, these were some of the responses. ÒDr. Falcone is a ghost in the studentsÕ eye. At least George Bush let the public see himÉWe are just a dollar figure to him and his staff. We get no respect as students,Ó said transfer student Desmond Easley. ÒI think we need to keep in mind that

the presidentÕs main responsibility is to raise money for the college and keep the image up, so itÕs going to be hard to see him all the time. His job is not necessarily that of a high school principal,Ó said senior Josh Beck. ÒCome down off your pedestal and get involved,Ó said sophomore Ben Luedke A sophomore said, ÒI wish I could have an opportunity to talk to him.Ó Communication ÒI think for the most part the administration has been able to respond pretty well toÉarticulated, organized statements from representatives of the students or from the student opinion surveys. I think weÕve done a good job at that,Ó said President Falcone.

He places the responsibility to create a dialogue between the administration and the student body on the students, especially the Student Senate.

Senate history resolution

And WHEREAS many concerned students presented concerns that they had concerning the future of the History Department at Carroll College And WHEREAS there are many more students, who through petitions, have also expressed concern about the future of the History Department at Carroll College And WHEREAS two valuable history professors, Dr. David McDaniel and Dr. Kristin Foster, are planning on leaving Carroll College reluctantly to pursue job offers And WHEREAS the administration of Carroll College has made no effort to keep these and talented and valuable professors at Carroll College And WHEREAS The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on February 27, 2002 that President Falcone regards the field of history as less practical than other fields offered by Carroll College, a liberal arts college BE IT RESOLVED that the Student Senate shares the concerns of the concerned students regarding the future of the History Department And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Student Senate recommends that President Falcone and the rest of the Senior Staff at Carroll College address these concerns in a forum laid out in the letter sent to the letter sent to the Senior Staff by representatives of the concerned students.

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SARAH SCHLEICHER AMANDA BOTHE

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News Editor and Staff Writer Communication is key. This was the overall feel of an open meeting held Wed, March 6 in the P.I.T. Two students, Matt Christman and Carolyn Hansen, arranged the meeting to discuss the prioritization of Carroll CollegeÕs academics and the future of Liberal Arts.

Over 100 students came to ask questions of or get answers from the two members of Senior Staff who attended, Lynne Bernier and Dean Rein. President Frank Falcone was unable to attend as he was on a fundraising trip at the time. Rein sat in as his representative.

It was explained to students who attended that the administration went to the chairs of departments

(forums) over one of the academic years and the truth is no one showed up.Ó ÒThe communication is always an issue on campus as is the visibility issue.

The presidents always have to work against that in terms of people saying Ôwe donÕt see you, nobodyÕs listening to us, and thereÕs no way for us to talk to each other and our voices arenÕt being heardÕ. What IÕve indicated is that we need to try some different vehicle, some different forms for doing thatÉso we said thatÕs not a vehicle that works.Ó That is why a forum didnÕt work previously. What about now? ÒThis year the students have said why donÕt do we have a big student forum and so because people are aroused, concerned, and interested and lets just have meeting where we all sit down and talk about it.Ó Falcone explained why he feels, despite the current interest in holding a forum it would be ineffective. ÒIÕve indicted that my experience is that doesnÕt work very well. It doesnÕt work very well because people interact differently in large meeting that they do in smaller group settings.Ó President Falcone and Senior Staff are working with the Student senate to develop a functional communication plan. He wants to create a more direct dialogue between students and administration. Student Senate is currently taking suggestions..

and asked where they can consolidate and cut down. ÒWeÕve already gone through and done what we need to do,Ó said Bernier. Departments will be required to submit reports, much like an annual business report. ÒItÕs a little unusual in academia,Ó said Bernier Bernier explained that the concept of prioritization comes from a book, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services. The author, Robert C. Dickeson, is Senior Vice President for Higher Education Policy, Research and Evaluation for Lumina.

BernierÕs Assistant said, ÒWith the economy, itÕs especially difficult on the private colleges, especially colleges with modest endowments, like Carroll.Ó Rein compared CarrollÕs $35 million endowment to private colleges nationwide. He noted that Carroll is See P.I.T. Page 6

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NEWS Amy Kallas resigns position at Walter Young Center

BY TERESA DICKERT Staff Writer A farewell reception was held on March 6th in the name of Amy Kallas who recently resigned her position as Dean of Developmental Services.

In January of 1994, Kallas began her career at Carroll College with the duty to manage counseling and career services. Prior to working at Carroll she never worked with traditional students, but asserts that students have been the best part of her job.

Kallas explained, ÒThe years between 18 and 25 are such a period of

change in a personÕs lifeÉ I feel privileged to have been a part of studentsÕ lives and to have had the ability to watch several classes of students from their first year through commencement.Ó About a year ago, Kallas began working with the health center and disabilities services. ÒThere has been a huge increase in students with disabilities getting helpÉ there are approximately 70 students now,Ó she declared. At the same time she helped develop the current structure at the health center, which includes nurse practitioners and womenÕs services, and aided in changes to the career counseling service.

Kallas has been deeply involved with students and believes, ÒÉ being student-centered ought to be a criteria to work at all levels (on the Carroll campus).Ó Concerning her resignation, Kallas stated, ÒIt was time to go.Ó She further maintained, ÒMy professional philosophy does not coincide with the people that run the college.Ó As for the future of her position, she feels doubtful that the position will be filled.

She is also unsure of what will happen to the Walter Young Center as a whole. Kallas stated that recently a career counselor, Chris Oh, left because her family was moving, and

that the position has not been filled. ÒI was also told to layoff the academic coach (Andy Broman) for people with disabilitiesÉit wasnÕt my choice.

I feel this position was invaluable,Ó she emphasized.

Her concern is that this yearÕs seniors are entering a different job market, and though the Walter Young Center still conducts workshops, ÒIt isnÕt the same as having a dedicated staff person.Ó She also explained that there is a national trend of students with major personal problems and people with disabilities to be attracted to smaller See Kallas Page 9

Budget/students, tuition makes up largest part of schoolÕs revenue From Page 1

to see how things are already changing in the current year and looking at whether those changes will continue into the next year.Ó In some examples from the past couple of years, Saxhaug mentioned increases in utilities due to natural gas costs and more recently an increase in health insurance. So what happens when these unexpected expenses pop up? ÒLast year with the utility cost, the situation was that we had a higher student enrollment than what we had included in the operating budget so we had extra revenue.Ó Saxhuag said. ÒThis year we have had a 27% increase in health insurance costs and we have less revenue that we expectedÉ we had to ask various departments to cut back on what they had intended to spend.Ó And while it can be hard to ask other budgets on campus to cut back, itÕs still something that needs to be done to get the bills paid and this year is no exception. ÒItÕs hard when things are tight for everyoneÉbecause youÕd like to be able to do the things you thought you were going to doÉ but weÕve done it and we feel confident that weÕll finish the year basically even.Ó Saxhaug said On the flip side, when there is an excess of revenue at the end of the year it is made available to take care of any outstanding debts or contracts because no revenue may be carried onto the next fiscal year. Often times the money is used for capital improvements, for instance, renovations around campus and well needed repairs on campus buildings.

ÒThe revenue is available to spend on capital projects. It cannot support your operations in another year but you can use it to make capital improvements.Ó Saxhaug said. ÒAnd quite honestly if youÕre looking from the audit stand point, anything that is left over may be used for debt principle payments.Ó Saxhaug also added that, ÒÉover the last six fiscal years, ending last June, we spent 23 million on capital gain. It included the library renovations and McAllister Hall renovations.Ó But when revenue is scarce Carroll has been known to tighten its belt and make changes to accommodate the budget. A 1997 Carroll College Self-Study Report submitted to The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, reported that, ÒTwo significant decreases in the size of its freshman classes in 1990 and 1991 triggered a financial crisisÉwhich resulted in the resignation of the president and several senior officers.Ó The same report shows enrollment numbers decreasing 54 students between the 90-91 school year and puts financial losses of that year around $900,000.

This year tuition, fees and board make up 88%, the largest percentage of revenue for Carroll, (and thatÕs up 14% from 1996 statistics from the self-study report.) As Saxhaug explained the other 12% of the general revenue is broken up between donations, restricted gifts and an other category. ÒTuition and feesÉby farÉis the largest, [source of income]Ó Saxhaug said. ÒFour percent comes from unrestricted donationsÉanother four percent comes

back from the restricted support which is the endowment drawÉ the earnings for scholarships, and the other four percent is just general.Ó Even though the largest majority of the schoolÕs revenue comes from the students, neither the student government nor body has any input in the schools budget.

Saxhaug replies that it is more for the board of trustees and administration to decide, with some input from faculty. As senior staff works on the budget, each Vice Pres. discusses with faculty under their branch of advisement for any input and financial needs for the coming year. ÒOur administrative system is key to everything we doÉ from being able to pay our bills to enroll our students.Ó Saxhaug explained. ÒEach Vice President, depending on his or her area, will go to any variety of department heads. For example Information Technology is an area for me.

Ten years ago we spent a fraction of what we spend now, so I would work closely now with our CIO,Ó (chief informational officer).

Another portion of the budget is deciding salaries. Pres. FalconeÕs salary, a little over $250,000, is set by the Board of Trustees, according to Saxhaug, Òin a very systematic way, in keeping with IRS, (Internal Revenue Service) regulationsÓ, he in turn sets the Vice Pres. salaries, who then decided the salaries of staff and faculty.

Faculty are put through an assessment process, while staff members earnings are based closer to a cost of living, both faculty and staff wages are based on the percentages of salaries as a whole. ÒBoth are based on a percentageÉfac-

ulty is handled differently than the staff and goes through a system of review and assessment of the individual. Staff wages [and raises] are based on a percentage and handled more closely to the cost of living plus more.Ó Overall Saxhaug says the school is more financially sound than ten years ago. ÒEnrollment has increased 20%, and with relatively modest tuition increases É our revenue growth and our expense growth is very even. Obviously as we have enrollment increases, we have increased faculty and so basically all of our expenses increasedÉbut essentially everything has held relatively steady.Ó But she stresses that the school is always vulnerable to challenges, whether internal or external such as a fall in the economy that could affect students from enrolling at Carroll, but she says that the last six years have been good to Carroll and the school is much more stable than it was ten years ago.

But now with obvious changes coming to Carroll some may be wondering how this will affect the school financially, especially if youÕre an employee of the college.

However, Saxhaug says the expansion of some of the schoolÕs courses will not cause changes in expense, but on the flip side may give a boost to the schoolÕs revenue. ÒFrom an expense setback there wouldnÕt be much change, from the revenue standpoint, thatÕs kind of where we are with wanting to do this. WeÕre wanting to let the programs that are growing flourish and so in theory it would let us add programs more quickly and drop programs more quicklyÉ it gives a chance to enhance revenue.Ó

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FEATURES History with a Twist: Rules, firsts, new beginnings

BY AMY KANT Staff Writer As much as we hate laundry day, we all know it is necessary to get our clothes clean and smelling nice. Lucky for us, on March 28, 1797, Nathaniel Briggs of New Hampshire patented his washing machine invention. The first ambulance went into service on this day in 1866, and just a couple decades later, in 1885, the Salvation Army was officially organized in the U. S. Apparently, it is ok to smoke marijuana, as long as you do not inhale. On March 29, 1992, Bill Clinton said, ÒI didnÕt inhaleÓ in reference to when he had used marijuana. As if that makes it any better, Mr. President! In 1848, Niagara

Falls stopped flowing due to an ice jam.

And, in 1999, the Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 10,000 mark for the first time in history.

Astronomers were excited on March 30, 239 B.C., because there was the first recorded perihelion passage of HalleyÕs Comet. In 1867, the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia for a mere $7,200,00 (2¢ an acre). This was known as SewardÕs Folly. And, in 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Lights, camera, action! Wabash, IN became the first town completely illuminated by electric lighting on March 31, 1880. The Eiffel Tower in Paris officially opened in 1889. In 1943, Laurie and Curlie came alive in Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein when it debuted on

Pet Peeves: Sometimes hearing isnÕt all itÕs cracked up to be BY

AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor

Each person is given the gift of five senses. Some might claim to have a sixth, but with each gift comes the little things. You know, the little things you didnÕt need to see, taste, touch, smell, or hear. This is a small list I have compiled of the top 10 things I wouldnÕt mind never hearing again: 10. The long confirming sigh that escapes your mom or dadÕs throat, just before they say those four dreadful words, ÒI told you so.Ó 9. The short gratifying, smug, chortle that escapes your professorÕs mouth, just before he or she says, ÒOkay, time for a quiz.Ó 8. The sound of an arrogant, ignorant voice, (whose extinction would make the world a better place) that doesnÕt know when to stop.

7. The sounds of Òvarious activitiesÓ that seem to waif through the paper thin walls of every dorm room on campus, making you wonder how youÕre going to face your next door neighbor in the bathroom the next morning or, better yet, his or her special roommate of the night.

6. Any noise that waifs through the paper thin walls of your room after the

designated quiet hours, to the point where it feels like the guy on the floor above you and four doors down, is standing next to you as he yells at his cousinÕs ex-boyfriendÕs mother-in-lawÕs nieceÕs third uncleÕs step-brotherÕs little cousin Nicky. This is when you look at your clock and see itÕs almost 2 a.mÉfive minutes later heÕs yelling in a different language.

5. The sound of squeaky shoes as you walk through the campus center, feeling the holes being burned through your body, from all of the annoyed eyes urging you out the door.

4. Construction noiseÉenough said.

3. The person across campus that is forcing the most obnoxious donkey like laugh out of their throat that you actually duck and roll around trees and buildings, half expecting a pair of tonsils to fly past you at any second.

2. The sound of your floormate or (roommateÕs) alarm at 6:30 in the morning - on a Saturday - when theyÕve already gone home for the weekend.

An alarm that lasts for more than an hour - thatÕs 60 WHOLE minutes.

And the number one noise that I find the most annoying...

1. The dead silence of your room when you wake up and glance at your clock only to find out you had one minute left of sleep.

Broadway. The original title was ÒAway We Go.Ó For the first time in the U.S., Daylight Savings went into effect in 1918.

April Fools, anyone? Alpher, Bethe & Gamow proposed the Big Bang theory in Physical Review on April 1, 1952.

Oliver Pollock, a New Orleans businessman, created the Ò$Ó symbol in 1778.

And, in 1946, Weight Watchers was formed.

This does not sound very appealing to me, but who knows? Maybe you will feel differently. On April 2, 1972, Burt Reynolds appeared nude in ÒCosmopolitanÓ magazine. Fifteen years later, in 1987, the speed limit on U.S. interstate highways was increased to 65 miles per hour in limited areas.

Also, in 1902 the very first motion picture theater opened in L.A.

On April 3, 1936, Richard Bruno Hauptmann was executed for the kidnapping and death of the son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. In 1953, ÒTV GuideÓ was published for the first time.

And, in 1948, the first U.S. figure skating championships were held.

The U.S. flag was declared to have 13 red and white stripes and 20 starts and that a new star would be added for each new state on April 4, 1818. In 1968, Civil Rights advocate Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the age of 39.

Many of us are familiar with DisneyÕs recent remake of the Pocahontas story. However, I bet few know that the Indian princess married English colonist John Rolfe on April 5, See History Page 9

P.I.T./students get answers From Page 4

well above the average of endowments nationwide, currently $12 million.

Students embraced the opportunity to receive feedback from administrators. Students and Rein stressed the importance of continuing communication in the future.

In reference to the need for an annual address to the students from the President of the college, Rein said, ÒI agree with you 100 percent, and weÕre going to try and make that happen.Ó He also hinted at an increased flow of communication out to the campus community, suggesting the development of more regular contact. ÒItÕs in the best interest of the college to have a comprehensive communication plan,Ó said Rein.

While the audience stressed improved communication between administration and students, the organizers felt that Liberal Arts are a valuable part of Carroll College. ÒWe as a body of students demand our liberal arts education,Ó said Hansen. Recognizing the value in having a variety of majors, Bernier said that cutting out majors will not be a first step in the prioritization process. However, she did say that emphases may be reduced.

ÒThe next step is mediation, giving some departments the chance to improve,Ó said Bernier.

Rein said that cuts will be made across the board to coincide with existing budget conditions. Part of these cuts will include approximately 1/3 of adjunct faculty.

One student, an undecided major, is fearful that this may affect her decision in selecting a major. ÒI donÕt know what programs theyÕre going to cut, and maybe that program is what I wanted,Ó said freshman Kim Peterson.

Another freshman said, ÒItÕs not about liberal arts, itÕs about every single person on this campus.Ó Students concerned about increased class sizes wonÕt have to worry too much, as Bernier said the average class size will only go up .89 students.

Other concerns remain, such as the decision-making process. ÒItÕs really all been edicts coming down from the mountain top up to this point,Ó said Christman. ÒThis really wasnÕt an administrative edict of any kind,Ó said Bernier.

As these changes occur, students feel it is important that the administration communicate their decisions to the student body. Bernier identified the meeting as a starting point to that process.

The New Perspective • March 28, 2002 • Page 7

FEATURES Piggybacked Spy-Ware annoys many users

BY TERESA DICKERT Staff Writer If you live on campus you should already be familiar with the likeliness of file-sharing programs such as KaZaA, Morpheus, Napster, WinMX, and iMesh, but my guess is that you do not know what else may be finding its way onto your computer through these programs.

Unfortunately, many of the filesharing services that are offered free, are bundling their software with that of other companiesÕ Òspy-wareÓ or Òtime bombÓ software.

According to an article recently published on the search engine Google, ÒÔtime bombsÕ can show popups at random intervals or based on anything you type on a web page.Ó Why did I find this on Google? Since file-share software is so popular, there are a large amount of users wondering where all those crazy pop-ups on their computer were coming from.

Take, for example, the AOL advertisements that pop up when people checks their hotmail account on the Microsoft Network (MSN).

These advertisements confuse users since they did not originate from the site they are viewing, but instead by a tagalong spy-ware program from their file-sharing software. It is my assumption that Google was hearing complains from their customers regarding pop-ups that are not their own, and felt compelled to inform them it was not under their control.

Here is a quick run down on the reasons/types of pop-up advertisements: Squatters are people are purchase domain names slightly augmented from popular site URLs, hoping to attract those who type the name in wrong and then bombard those people with pop-ups; Pop-unders are ads that hide under the windows, becoming visible when the windows are closed; Time bombs, as mentioned above, are spy-ware programs disguised as random pop-ups, Spy-ware are insidious programs that track what a person is surfs, often using pop-ups to collect information that could even include your credit card number.

Exactly one month ago, on January 24, I got to know the company New.net a bit closer after realizing they were one of these many Spy-ware producing companies hiding software

on my computer. I have tried many file-sharing software devices, and I am positive it came with one of them, most likely KaZaA. However I am not positive. Regardless, it was devastating to my computer, and I was basically forced into reformatting my hard drive and reinstalling Windows, just to remove it properly. After viewing a plethora of websites full of the horridness that is New.net, I knew I had to remove it promptly.

I e-mailed my new friends at New.net and kindly asked them how to remove their program, which was causing my computer to be unstable and in short, messed up.

Within two hours, I received a long, detailed e-mail on how to remove their program. (Gee, I have a feeling I am not the first one to ask; this was a full out form letter.)

Unfortunately for me, it didnÕt work, and I continued the process by entirely wiping out my hard drive and starting from scratch.

Another familiar company messing up computers is, VX2 Corporation (http://www.vx2.cc). VX2 couples its product with Audiogalaxy client, See Spy-Ware Page 8

Just ThinkÉ (but not too hard)

BY NATHAN TRITT Editor-in-Chief Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?

Have you noticed that slow up and slow down mean the same thing?

Or fat chance and slim chance?

How many weeks are there in a light year?

If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his Walkman?

How do you get off a non-stop flight?

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

IsnÕt making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool?

OKÉso if the Jacksonville Jaguars are known as the Jags and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are known as the Bucs, what does that make the Tennessee Titans?

If four out of five people suffer from diarrheaÉdoes that mean that one enjoys it?

If itÕs true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?

Why do tug boats push their barges?

CORRECTIONS A misprint was made in the March 7 issue of The New Perspective.

The jump headline reading ÒProfessors/Rempe resigns from his chair position to make a point,Ó should have read ÒProfessors/Rempe makes plans to resign from his chair position.Ó

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FEATURES The Life of ÔDubyaÕ: Bush tries to gain Muslim allies

BY ISABEL STEWART Staff Writer Following the recent blunder where two of the pilots involved in the September 11 attacks were issued visas after their death President George W. Bush said he was Òstunned,Ó and that INS Commissioner James Ziglar was responsible for this Òembarrassing disclosure.Ó Ziglar said that Visitors Visas could expect to Òcontract from six months to 30 daysÓ according to Alex Johnson on MSNBC. He added that, under consideration are a number of other changes that would bar a Òstudent from beginning classes before a visa request was approved.Ó Ziglar blamed a huge backlog of paperwork for standing in the way of his efforts to overhaul the student visa system that was responsible for allowing

the two attackers to study in the United States.

Bush has a strategy to combat terrorism that is not concerned with controlling the masses, according to Howard Fineman in a report for MSNBC. Bush believes that if you have a hold on the leadership of a nation, the masses will follow and everything else will just fall into place. His is a global business plan based on his time at Yale and Harvard Business School and his membership of the Skull and Bones. ÒTap the right peopleÉmake them an offer they canÕt refuse Ð allow them to manage Ð and then hold them accountable,Ó Fineman reported Bush as saying.

When a Protestant church was bombed by terrorists in Islamabad, Bush used his tactics on Gen. Pervez Musharraf, the president of Pakistan.

When he called Musharraf, Bush probably said something to the effect of, ÒIÕm relying on you mate and I expect you to come through.Ó

Musharraf is now with us, that is, with all the members of the Bush Brigade, not against us in the war against terrorism. Musharraf must be allowed to produce and try those accused of being behind journalist Daniel PearlÕs death.

BushÕs plan may have worked with poor Pakistan, but how will he fare with the wealthier Arab leaders. His business hook requires a desire to gain wealth Ð what if these leaders have other priorities that are based on deeper issues than greed?

If Bush thinks he can schmooze Muslim leaders into siding with him on the issue of taking out Saddam Hussein, he may have another thing coming.

Bush recently praised King Abdullah II of Jordan Ð but his plan of Òregime changeÓ, as Fineman coined it, is far from full proof. King Abdullah II warned against military action against Saddam saying it would be a disaster that would bring about chaos.

BushÕs tireless global struggle against terrorism continues Ð he is the lovable rogue who operates in his own way. It is all natural to him, he is a personality, but, he is not, as Fineman said, Òmore comfortable behind closed doors than in front of a camera.Ó In fact, the Docu-Drama movie that will be showing in selected theatres all over the nation at the end of this month, paints a picture of Dubya as the comfortable clown in front of the camera. He named the film himself ÒLetÕs call it Ð ÒJourneyÕs with George.Ó He is charismatic, a total charmer, a natural born actor that never lets his guard down, even when playing the clown.

Perhaps his plan to schmooze Muslim leaders with the tools to control them will work. The proof of the pudding will be when he does or does not get Saudi leaders onto our team. What can he offer them? They could buy the Bush Dynasty many times over and some more.

Spy-Ware/read and research From Page 7

among others. Though their site contains hardly any information on what their product is (nor can you find out who even owns the site through whois), it does contain the small amount of information on how to remove the program, and how to remove your information from their database. If you have a file-sharing program, you might want to check it out.

Another stop on the web you may want to make is to LavasoftÕs site (http://www.lavasoftusa.com) to download Ad-Aware, a free spy-ware removal program. Although it will not remove the programs themselves, nor will Ad-Aware remove all the newest spy-ware, it is useful in cleaning up the known files and components the corruptive programs have altered.

For those who already have this mess on your computer, I suggest you e-mail the company at fault for the spy-ware for information on how to remove it, unless of course, you really do enjoy pop-up ads and your information going to strangers (in that case, do whatever your cheerful, adloving heart desires). Your next step may be to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if

you feel you were deceived when you installed the program that creates those pop-ups. To contact the FTC, visit http://www.ftc.gov and click on ÒFile a Complaint Online,Ó call 1-877FTC-HELP, or write to: Federal Trade Commission CRC-240 Washington, D.C. 20580 If the company is from another country, file your complaint at http://www.econsumer.gov.

For those of you thinking of downloading a file-sharing program, here is my advice to you: 1) Check into the program you are downloading; read EVERYTHING and do a little extra research online! 2) Open your registry by clicking Windows, Run, and typing Òregedit;Ó save a copy of how registry now before going any further 3) Be prepared just in case you have the same problem I did and need to start from scratch; have all important files and documents backed up and accounted for elsewhere.

In short, always be aware of what it is you are downloading and all rules, regulations, etc. that go with those programs, and you will unlikely get swindled into something you really never wanted. Friends donÕt let friends download with out reading and research!

HereÕs to another well deserved break! Even if itÕs only for the weekend.

The New Perspective Let me the hell out of here!

Susan John, Thank you so much. I had a great time at formal and afterwards too.

Betty Dan, Why did we come back from Florida?

Scott Karen, Loads of fun in Ft. Lauderdale!

Thanks, hon.

Kim Bill, Our non-alcholoic Spring Break

alternative was spectacular! LetÕs go for a walk in the woods again sometime.

Ted Paul, I look forward to playing little bunny foo-foo this Easter.

Hugs & Kisses, You know who To all my Organic buddies, Well, we survived another one.

HereÕs to all sorts of fun for the rest of the semester!

Susan Colleen, Spring Break was awesome! WeÕll have to do it again next year.

My fellow staffers, This seems to be a new record for us. Thanks for all you hard work and dedication!

Susan

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FEATURES Person on the Street: What do you want to be when you grow up?

BY

ELIZABETH MARTIN Staff Writer

Photos by Elizabeth Martin

ÒI would like to teach history at a high school level, and coach football and track and field there.Ó Sophomore Mike Poremba

ÒI want to work with baby zoo animals.Ó Freshman Christina Gunderson ÒI want to compete in the speed skating events at the Olympics and pursue my goal to work in public relations at a TV station.Ó Freshman Diana Krogman

ÒI would like to own a video game company and produce games for it.Ó Junior Cory Kroll

ÒI want to be a high school choral director.Ó Sophomore Adam Salerno ÒI want to teach outdoor education.

I want to take people rock-climbing and canoeing. Or, as my mom says, ÔI want to play for the rest of my life.ÕÓ Senior Scott Myren ÒI would like to be an actuary for an insurance company.Ó Sophomore Ryan Schultz

ÒI want to be a sports writer for the Boston Globe, and if that falls through, IÕll work at Spencers Gifts in Brookfield.Ó Sophomore Ryan Watterson

Kallas/time at Carroll well spent From Page 5

colleges because they receive more individual attention, ÒÉ but Carroll will no longer have the services to support that.Ó ÒI really donÕt know what will happen,Ó she concluded.

So what is next for this accomplished woman? Kallas explained that she has a job doing employer consulting, which includes helping with employer problems through training and crisis management. She is pleased to be working with another great group of people in the near future.

She accolades the fine people working at the care center. Claire Mand, she explained, ÒHas been invaluable in making this place (the Walter Young Center) work in many ways.Ó Angie Brannan, she felt, ÒHas

helped a lot of students with personal problems and is a great coworker.Ó Brannan, who was hired by Kallas approximately five years ago declared, ÒI have seen Amy work very hard over the years, and always put the students firstÉ that is very important, and I have learned that from her.Ó Brannan asserted, ÒShe will be missed, and we plan to continue as best as we can without her.Ó Kallas has also been proud to work with Jodi Dreier and Pam Dolata at the Health Center. She has enjoyed working with colleagues all across the campus, and feels that Dean of Students, Kate Herrick, does an excellent job.

In closing, Amy Kallas stated, ÒI really enjoyed my time at Carroll and I will take fond memories of working with students, staff, and faculty.Ó

ÒI want to be a second grade teacher.Ó Sophomore Jenny Fellman

History/1960 Civil Rights Bill From Page 6

1614. In 1974, the then tallest building, the World Trade Center with 110 stories, opened in New York City.

In 1789, the first U.S. Congress began regular sessions at the Federal Hall in New York City on April 6. In 1906, the first animated cartoon was copyrighted. I wonder if Sylvester and Tweety were involved!

On April 7, 1712, a slave revolt broke out in New York City. In 1933, prohibition ended in the U.S. I know what you are thinking, ÒWhew! I sure am lucky to be going to college now.Ó Just as the drinking age law now does not stop many students from drinking, the prohibition law did not stop many from drinking back then, either. Just think what those parties were like back then!

Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon

claimed Florida for Spain on April 8, 1513. And, in 1994, NirvanaÕs Kurt Cobain committed suicide at the age of 27.

DonÕt most athletes wear socks? I always thought so. Apparently, I am wrong, for on April 9, 1945, the NFL officials decreed that it was mandatory for football players to wear socks in all league games.

On April 10, 1930, the first synthetic rubber was produced. I wonder what they used it for. And, in 1960, the U.S. Senate passed the Civil Rights Bill.

Well, that was certainly a lot of rules, first times and new beginnings.

Now that you know all this, why not quiz your friends? Do they know all these facts? Probably not. Feel smart next time you see them and start rattling off what you have read. TheyÕll probably be surprised.

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OPINION Politically Speaking: And the Academy Award goes to...

BY

GREG RABIDOUX Staff Writer

Agree? Disagree? Just wish your roommate would make less noise in the morning? Let me know your views at grabido@cc.edu.

Greg Rabidoux is an assistant professor in the Department of Politics.

Well, hopefully not the ever plucky oh so cute, Meg Ryan. Although her portrayal as a philandering hollywood starletwannabe who dumps her long-time love and husband (Dennis Quaid) for a new found fling (Russell Crowe) whom she met during their making of a God-awful movie, ÒProof of LifeÓ (which only proved

that she should stick to trading e-mails with Tom Hanks) was actually believable.

But then that was real life not reel life.

Also, look out for the aforementioned Mr. Russell Òallow me to read my poemÓ Crowe. Russ went ÒAussieÓ on the Golden Globes producer when they yanked him off stage in mid-poetry reading. Look, IÕm not one for starting rumors but a certain Julia Roberts knock-off named Meg Ryan was once too busy for a poetry reading and well you know how that relationship ended. But I digress before IÕve even had a chance to progress.

No, this yearsÕ Oscar awards (which may or may not be complete by the time you read this column, so indulge me and play along) will go to those actors and producers who know what really counts these days in Hollywood, politics. ThatÕs right,

Letters to the Editor: President Falcone, I, Angela Maus, as a student, am greatly disgusted and upset at the administrationÕs rash decisions concerning Carroll College. I am very disturbed that we as students are financially supporting Carroll yet we have no say about our future and have to hear the news about the splitting of the school from the public newspaper when the PUBLIC does not even support Carroll College.

It is unreasonable to decrease the availability of the classes needed for our major by cutting a vast amount of the current teachers, when it is already extremely difficult to get into the classes that are required. I personally spent a very long time going between registration and my advisor just to find classes that I need and wouldnÕt be ÒfillersÓ just to meet the credit requirements.

I personally chose Carroll College because of the small class sizes and financial aid I received. Since all of this is changing, what is to keep students here? Although enrollment rates have been record breaking these past few years, and tuition is the highest ever, why is it necessary to split the school into two separate sections. If we wanted our school to be the same as every other school, we would have CHOSE the other schools!

I know many of your current students are appalled at Carroll CollegeÕs administration and are planning to transfer out. I liked Carroll because of the personal relationships that you can form with your professors. Now that class sizes are drastically increasing, these relationships are going to greatly suffer. Also, in my experience, the part time teachers are much more thorough in their teaching and have a much more pleasant attitude toward their students. Why is it they who should be cut out of the payroll instead of some of the awful teachers that so many students complained about?

Just because they have job security? DoesnÕt our opinion and education mean anything to you?

I am greatly disgusted at the schoolÕs actions and am very upset that I was deceived into believing that Carroll College actually cared about their studentsÕ opinions and eduction.

Angela Maus

President Falcone, I am an international exchange student who is staying on campus over the break and I wish to make a formal complaint about the water supply in the Steele/Swarthout complex.

Over the break, on Monday morning the water supply was cut off for the Steele hall. As a resident, I had not been forewarned. There were no facilities for showering or using the toilet, and no drinking water was available. Though Physical Plant was aware of the situation, none of the residents, nor Doreen (complex director) had been

the sneaky, low-down, underhanded, machiavellian (ask a political science major if youÕre lost on that last word) tricks perpetrated on the competition and who does it the best largely helps determine who gets to claim Oscar and the A-list party afterwards. Lost yet? HereÕs what went on this year. MGM, Disney and Paramount, fearing that director Ron Howard and R. CroweÕs ÒA Beautiful MindÓ would find some theory to ensure a victory, actually started a Òwhisper campaignÓ to discredit the real star of the film, John Nash, a Nobel Prize winning professor whose life and mental illnesses the movie was based upon.

Apparently, academy members slated to vote were sent confidential memos that asserted Nash was, among other things, a homosexual and an anti-Semite (not an

anti-dentite, sorry my Seinfeld fans).

While the former might offend a few of the more conservative academy cronies the latter would probably offend nearly all of the voting members. Nash, who is 74 now, was coaxed into going on talk shows by the producers of ÒA Beautiful MindÓ to deny the allegations and hopefully repair all damage before the curtain went up on Oscar night.

Such dirty politics is only the latest incarnation of how low Hollywood will sink to try and make sure their guy or gal gets the top prize. In yearsÕ past, accusations of blackmail, extortion, pedophilia, pornography and even neo-naziism have all been leveled at various actors and directors just prior to Oscar night. Not surprisSee Politically Speaking Page 11

informed. There appeared to be a breakdown in communications.

On Wednesday morning, the same thing happened again. The housing department was aware of the situation, but as residents we had again received no warning. Myself and another resident were obliged to walk first to New Hall to pick up a key, and then to the South Bergs in order to shower and brush our teeth.

I realize that it is necessary for this maintenance to take place, but find it appalling that we were not made aware of the situation, even when Housing knew that the water was off, and that there were international students in residence. Furthermore, I find it unacceptable that no alternative arrangements were made, even to provide clean drinking water.

I would like a full explanation as to what went wrong, an apology, and a reassurance that this breakdown of communications between staff and students will not happen again.

Yours sincerely, Leonard Murphy

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to an editorial published in the Feb. 21 edition of The New Perspective. It was titled, ÒLong evening classes a dreadful experience for students.Ó I am one of the Ò40-somethingsÓ attending Carroll College part-time. My initial reaction to Aaron BeckerÕs editorial was, ÒThis guy is an idiot. He just offended onethird of the Carroll student body.Ó But after thinking this through for a while, I have had a change of heart.

Each morning on my drive to work, I have a favorite radio station that I listen to mainly because of one of the on-air radio personalities. I enjoy his highly opinionated, often controversial commentary. I may not always agree with him, but he keeps me coming back each morning. I thoroughly enjoy listening to him stir up someoneÕs hornetÕs nest. He is doing what the station is paying him to do Ð attract and entertain listeners.

The job of a newspaper editorialist isnÕt much different. Sometimes editorials enlighten us. Sometimes they offend us. I am giving Aaron Becker the benefit of the doubt. I would like to believe he is not the closed-minded child I initially thought him to be. But rather, an editorialist attempting to attract readers to his newspaper and provide them with issues to ponder and discuss.

I have been on campus for two years now. The February 21 edition of The New Perspective was my very first issue. I swear. You can bet I will look forward to each and every issue from now on. As far as I am concerned, Aaron did what an editorialist is supposed to do Ð attract readers. And he certainly provided us with an issue to discuss.

By the way Aaron, see you Tuesday night.

Phil Totten

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March 28, 2002 • Page 11

OPINION Bible Stories 101: What is the number one commandment?

BY

WILLIAM HUMPHREYS Staff Writer

The Rev. William Humphreys is the chaplain for Carroll College.

Here we are again in the middle of what Christians call ÒHoly WeekÓ. The week begins with Palm Sunday, and the Òtriumphal entryÓ of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. ÒTriumphalÓ ends up in quotes here, because the triumph of fast horses and royal crowns is supplanted by the triumph of faith represented by donkeys on palms and, later, a crown of thorns.

Traditional Christians include in their Holy Week events a remembrance of the Last Supper. That would be the event where Jesus gathers with his disciples and announces that one of them will betray him. ÒWho, me? Nah!Ó And from there, the gospels tell us, Judas leaves the

supper and heads for the authorities to arrange for the arrest of Jesus. This same Òlast supperÓ is remembered on Maundy Thursday in the breaking of bread and passing the cup of grape juice or wine, recognizing the sacrifice of real human life that Jesus provides in the crucifixion.

And that comes next, with Good Friday. ?WhatÕs so good about Good Friday is that, Christians believe, the death of Jesus on the Cross signifies the fullness of his commitment to affirm GodÕs rule in the world. Sometimes thatÕs affirming; sometimes thatÕs more challenging than weÕd care to admit.

Christians have varying understandings of how this all works: does the crucifixion accomplish the promise of salvation?

Does it signify a salvation that is already included in GodÕs love for the Creation?

What must anyone believe about it in order to know the complete love of God in this life or in the next?

And then comes Easter Sunday, when the news gets around that the crucified Jesus is not contained by the tomb

of death and finality. Instead, GodÕs powerful love abounds and conquers the powers of sin and death, and life abundant is a real possibility for life as we know it!

In the midst of this Holy Week, the gospel of Matthew (chapter 22) includes a conversation between a layer of the Pharisees and Jesus about the Ten Commandments. Asking a question that many of us in various ways, the lawyer wants to know which is the greatest of the Big Ten? We usually understand that the lawyer is trying to put Jesus to the test by asking a question which might be answered only with trouble. Any one of the commandments Jesus might affirm as the greatest would get Jesus in trouble for the other nine.

Jesus answers instead with a win-win. ÒHe said to him, ÔYou shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.Õ This is the greatest and first commandment.

(The gospels of Mark (chapter 12) and Luke (chapter 10) add to the first commandment the fourth personal quality of

strength! And a second is like it: ÔYou shall love your neighbor as yourself.Õ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.Ó Read that again and I wonÕt have to keep writing! This summary by Jesus puts our legalism to the test. Who needs all the rules with which we live? WhoÕs in charge? How do we govern ourselves?

Who even needs a lawyer, Pharisee or not? If we could simply live toward the reality of these challenges, life would be happier, I believe. That does not mean necessarily easier or without challenge or complication. It would, however, affirm for us a place in the creation and a principle by which to make our decisions. The love of God, however we define that, and clear and consistent expressions of love for others (sometimes even undeserved and unmatched), would make more real in our lives the humility of the triumphal entry, the sacrifice of the crucifixion, and the hope of resurrection faith.

Blessed Holy Week and especially: HAPPY EASTER!

Diversity is People: International people on display BY

SARAH SCHLEICHER News Editor

Please send any criticism, suggestions or other responses to Sarah Schleicher at sschleic@cc.edu.

April will be a month plump full of multicultural events. The first of such events is the annual International Folk Fair, organized and sponsored by the International Experiences Club. In 1999 and last year, 2001, the Folk Fair was named the Best College Wide Event at an annual recognition banquet held by Student Senate. This award is the result of what is offered at this

event, how many people attend the Folk Fair, and how it brings the Carroll community together.

So, to answer the first question, what is offered at Folk Fair? Each year, professional ethnic dancers provided by International Institute of Wisconsin perform routines from various countries and regions, including Spain, the Philippines, the Middle East, Scotland, Slovakia and many more. As well as these dance groups, IEC puts on their own show, this year with an African style. The food is a spectacle itself. The fare is mixed up every year, with this yearÕs menu to include dishes from Greece, France, Brazil, China, India and England. Beef, chicken, as well as samples of vegetarian food are available, with dessert and a mango punch to top

it all off.

Those of you looking to decorate your dorm room or apartment can stop at the booth from Plowshare, where they sell items to directly benefit their makers in third-world countries.

Plowshare is a non-profit organization with its home in Waukesha, but its heart in the world. They are venders of international artifacts that include a wide array of items from clothing to jewelry to knick-knacks and more.

Finally, Carroll CollegeÕs own students share their culture and experiences by putting their own personal belongings from their home countries on display for you to view. The core of Carroll CollegeÕs true diversity is seen here, with the continents of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and

Africa represented.

Quite possibly the most astounding aspect of Folk Fair is that this is all free to anyone with a Carroll ID. So, on Sunday, April 7 from three to seven p.m., the ballroom is the place to be.

There will be a raffle drawing for various prizes, including shirts and an item from Plowshare. The Folk Fair chooses an annual beneficiary of all the money it raises from admission and from the raffle that takes place throughout the event. This year, the recipient is a scholarship foundation for needy students in Nepal so that they may afford an education. Your attendance at the Folk Fair will not only show your support for the people of diverse backgrounds at Carroll College, but also for the needs of people world-wide

Politically Speaking/Hollywood takes a political turn for Oscar night From Page 10

ingly, all such claims were quietly retracted after the big night. And they say politicians can throw mud! But then again presidents serve only for 4, possibly 8 years. An Oscar, unlike a Liza Minnelli wedding, is forever.

So, with more cat-fights than an old Dynasty episode, and more intrigue than a Bond film, the show of course will go on.

And just so that no one could accuse me of any whisper campaigns one way or the

other, here are my picks for public consumption: Best Actor and Poet: Russell Crowe Best Actress: Jodi Foster (makes no difference she is not nominated, did you see who was?)

Best Supporting Actor: The little redhaired geek kid who plays the buddy of Harry Potter. (Yes, I know, see Jodi Foster explanation!)

Best Supporting Actress: The princess of true Pluckiness, Julia Roberts.

Best Director: Ridley Scott, for Black

Hawk Down. And now I can forgive him for Thelma and Louise (sorry, ladies).

Best Picture: Casablanca . Oh, this year..well, letÕs just say that Nash can calculate from here until Princeton, Denzel can train every day for a year, Will can float like a butterfly and sting like Aunt Bee (of Andy Griffith fame) and please never force me to visit Gosford Park, but after all the ballots are counted, the Lord of the Rings will (should/should have been) be King.

My final Oscar thought: The next

time our government seeks to work with Hollywood to make movies that will help Americans feel proud and patriotic to cope with tragedies like September 11th, I hope that our LaLa Land pals will put down their lattes long enough to help the cause. By the way can anyone tell me why King Kong, Notorious, the African Queen, SinginÕ In the Rain and 2001: A Space Odyssey NEVER won Best Picture? And why, for the love of Babs, was the Prince of Tides nominated for Best Picture? Get back to me on this, wonÕt you?

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74TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

A Beautiful Mind

BY ISABEL STEWART Staff Writer Perhaps better named a ÒBeautiful Marathon,Ó the movie A Beautiful Mind has stolen the hearts of many and has won the award for best picture.

Just fifteen minutes into the movie and the fat guy on the right is catching an $8 nap.

This is a slow starting highly fictionalized Hollywood version of the real-life math genius John Forbes Nash Jr. You could take your grandmother to see this one and not get embarrassed.

Russell Crowe, who plays Nash, gives a convincing performance as the genius who struggles through life. From nervous freshman at Princeton to successful married scholar suffering from dangerous hallucinations. Crowe portrays this character as both pathetic and

admirable.

NashÕs imaginings of being a cold war spy are tolerated by his long suffering and seductive mathematician wife, played by Jenifer Connelly, who won the award for Best-supporting actress. Though, not even ConellyÕs fabulous entrance Ð shot mostly from her rear as she leaned out a window - was enough to lift Akiva GoldsmanÕs rather sweet and safe dialogue.

Even in the 1940Õs, sums were not that exciting. Not even when dressed in a loveconquers-all tale, but they did get Nash the Nobel Prize. It all wraps up in typical Hollywood sugary sweet style with an ÒI couldnÕt have done it without you babyÓ speech.

A Beautiful Mind is thought to be in a lock against the fantasy picture with no stand out central character, The Lord of the Rings and was, being awarded in the Best Picture category.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

BY PAULA CARY Staff Writer Its power corrupts all who desire it. Only one has the will to resist it. A fellowship of nine must destroy it.

Elijah Wood plays a young hobbit, Frodo Baggins, in the epic film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He inherits a ring of ultimate power and immense evil that has been thought lost for centuries.

When Gandalf The Grey discovers that the ring is the ÒOne ringÓ of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo is sent out on a quest to prevent the ring from falling into the wrong hands and destroy it in the ÒCracks of Doom.Ó With danger and evil following close behind, Frodo is joined by eight companions, known as the Fellowship of the Ring. Their quest is to destroy

the One Ring and end the Dark LordÕs reign.

Peter Jackson pulls off a magical wonder world of fantasy, adventure and a gripping story line. The suspense stands still with stunning special effects that are realistic to the minds eye. This film of myth and legend will keep you glued to your seats as the characters are overcome with obstacles around each corner.

The film ends with the fellowship broken apart and Frodo continuing his journey with his one friend, a hobbit named Samwise. He is subject to FrodoÕs side due to a promise made to Gandalf.

The downside is that we have to wait until Christmas 2002 to see part two, The Two Towers and Christmas 2003 to see the conclusion, The Return of the King. What will happen to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship of the Ring?

Gosford Park

BY JESSICA KOBRIGER Staff Writer I had the opportunity to see the Oscar nominee for Best Picture, Gosford Park, over Spring Break. It was an excellent movie. For any of you admirers of the Agatha Christie novel Upstairs Downstairs, the setting was almost completely parallel to the timeline of the narrative. The plot was great. The ending was a bit confusing, but I enjoyed it.

I was fascinated by the hidden lives of the people downstairs, and I really laughed at Maggie SmithÕs role - she was exceptional. All in all, Gosford Park was a good movie. I recommend it to anyone.

Gosford Park takes place in November 1932 during a shooting party on the Gosford Park estate, home of Sir William and Lady Sylvia McCordle (played by Michael Gambon and Kristin Scott-Thomas). Their guests include other members of the local nobility, such as Lord Stockbridge (Charles Dance), the Honorable Freddie Nesbitt (James Wilby), the Countess of Trentham (Maggie Smith), and some members of the movie-making world: actors Ivor Novello (Jeremy Northam) and Henry Denton (Ryan Phillippe), and producer Morris Weissman (Bob Balaban).

As the story progresses, we become privy to the friction generated by old romances and new rivalries. Even more is going on below the stairs, where the servants live and work. The head of the household, Mrs. Wilson (Helen Mirren), is harboring a long-buried secret that is clawing its way from the grave.

Housemaid Elsie (Emily Watson) is secretly carrying on an affair with Sir William. Probert (Derek Jacobi), Sir WilliamÕs valet, is constantly jumping to fill his masterÕs unusual requests. Into this mix are thrown Mary (Kelly Macdonald), the CountessÕ maid, and Robert Parks (Clive Owen), Lord StockbridgeÕs valet, both of whom are new at service.

Things are proceeding as smoothly as possible until the unthinkable murder occurs. And, with no shortage of suspects both upstairs and downstairs, a top-notch detective is needed to solve the crime. Unfortunately, Inspector Thompson (Stephen Fry) is assigned to the case, and heÕs more concerned about people mispronouncing his name than about gathering physical evidence.

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74TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS Academy Award Winners BEST PICTURE A Beautiful Mind BEST ACTOR Denzel Washington, Training Day BEST ACTRESS Halle Berry, MonsterÕs Ball BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Jim Broadbent, Iris BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Jennifer Connelly, A Beautiful Mind BEST DIRECTOR Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind ANIMATED FEATURE FILM Shrek ART DIRECTION Moulin Rouge CINEMATOGRAPHY The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring COSTUME DESIGN Moulin Rouge DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Murder on a Sunday Morning DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT Thoth FILM EDITING Black Hawk Down FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM No ManÕs Land MAKEUP The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

MUSIC (SCORE) The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring MUSIC (SONG) Randy Newman, ÒIf I DidnÕt Have YouÓ (Monsters, Inc.) SHORT FILM Ñ ANIMATED For the Birds SHORT FILM Ñ LIVE ACTION The Accountant SOUND Black Hawk Down SOUND EDITING Pearl Harbor VISUAL EFFECTS The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY) A Beautiful Mind WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY) Gosford Park Oscar winners previously announced this year: GORDON E. SAWYER AWARD Edmund M. Di Giulio JEAN HERSHOLT HUMANITARIAN AWARD Arthur Hiller HONORARY AWARDS Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford

Moulin Rouge

BY AMY KANT Staff Writer ÒThis story is about love. The woman I loved isÉdead.Ó These words begin ChristianÕs (Ewan McGregor) narrative in Moulin Rouge. He is a penniless poet full of ideas and dreams regarding love. One might call him a Òhopeless romantic.Ó His story is about love. Only, his love must be kept hidden and, as he alludes, his tale ends tragically.

Moulin Rouge begins in 1899 in Paris, France as young Christian defies his father by joining the flamboyantly diverse clique inhabiting the dark, eccentric underworld of the legendary Moulin Rouge. It is a world of sex, drugs, and electricity where anything and everything goes. He is quickly drafted to write a nightclub spectacular

by Toulouse-Lautrec (John Leguizamo) and his Bohemian entourage.

This is just the beginning.

Upon his first visit to the Moulin Rouge, he meets the clubÕs highest paid star, ÒThe Sparkling DiamondÓ Satine (Nicole Kidman). She instantly wins his heart. But, as Christian says, he Òwas not the only one to fall in love with Satine that night.Ó There is an investor, the Duke (Richard Roxburgh), who also falls under SatineÕs spell.

Though there is a case of mistaken identity, Christian ultimately begins a passionate but doomed love affair with the cityÕs most famous courtesan Satine. The pair must keep their love hidden, for if Harold Zidler (Jim Broadbent), the clubÕs owner, or the Duke finds out, they will certainly be torn apart.

The lovers soon have a song, ÒCome What May,Ó which reminds them of their love for each other whenever it is sung. ÒSuddenly my life doesnÕt seem such a wasteÉit all revolves around youÉcome what may, I will love you till my dying day.Ó This song summarizes the entire film in just minutes.

Written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge is colorful, aesthetically pleasing, wonderfully created, and a fabulous spectacle.

Luhrmann revived the movie-musical as he brought familiar songs from the Beatles, Madonna, Elton John and many other artists and assembled them in this mesmerizing tale. It brings the Bohemian philosophies regarding truth, beauty, freedom and love to life in a contemporary setting for the viewer and earned an Oscar for Best Art Direction and Costume Design.

In the Bedroom BY

SARAH SCHLEICHER News Editor

ItÕs been several weeks now since my trip to the movie theatre where I watched ÒIn the Bedroom,Ó so I look back on this film with a kind of fond haziness, where certain scenes stand out in my memory.

One such scene is the gunshot that kills one of the main characters, an act that sets up much of the potentially award-winning acting from Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson. Both Spacek and Wilkinson were nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively for their performances.

As Spacek described the movie

on a popular morning show, the movie takes you on ride, one that, just when you think you know where the movie is going, it jerks you in a different direction, and then, just when you get comfortable with it, it jerks you again.

I felt her description was accurate. After one of those jerks, I sat in the theatre with my hands cupped over my mouth for five minutes straight, unaware of my natural reflexes until I was asked by the person next to me if I was okay.

Finally, I got comfortable with the new feel the movie had taken on, the pain of parents who have lost a child, the anger at his murderer, the agonizing court battle, the smalltown gossip and run-ins. Spacek and Wilkinson have their own personal

struggles to go through as well, which is what garners their award nominations.

By the title and the trailer for the flick, I had anticipated some steamy scenes between Marissa Tomei and her young lover.

Unfortunately, their relationship is cut short by his untimely death, and much of the remainder of the movie is the grief process of those surrounding the young lad.

Then the movie ends. I canÕt give the ending away, that would just ruin it. I can, however, reveal the responses of other audience members.

As I stood in line in the ladies restroom, one white-haired lady said, ÒI didnÕt like it.Ó Another echoed her sentiment with a furrowed brow and

said she had come to the movie per her daughterÕs recommendation. I said to them what I say to you: I liked because it made me think. I found myself actually questioning the actions of the actors in the movie. In retrospect, they were phenomenal in their characters, because I was thinking about them afterward as real people who had made real decisions. ÒIn the Bedroom,Ó was nominated for Best Picture, was definitely worth the five bucks to catch a matinee. If you havenÕt seen it yet, I strongly recommend a rental it when it comes out on video. What I donÕt recommend is watching it with your grandparents, as the mostly elderly crowd leaving the theater was shaking their heads and scowling to each other their disappointments.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A & E IN THE AREA

BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor Arts Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra - Andreas Delfs conducts Mahler - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. - Mar. 29, 8:00 p.m.

- (414) 273-7206 South Pacific - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. - April 2, 8:00 p.m.

- (414) 273-7206 Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel The Classic Moderns - Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St. - April 3, 7:30 p.m.

- (414) 273-3663 Artist Series: Musicians from Marlboro - Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St.

- April 4, 7:30 p.m.

- (414) 273-3663 Lady Be Good - Skylight Opera Theatre - Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Water St. - Now through April 7 - (414)291-7800 Carroll College International Folk Fair - FREE with Carroll College student I.D. - Ethnic food and dance - Meet international students!

- April 7, 3:00-7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom Carroll College Senior Art Majors Exhibition - Rowe Art Gallery and Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery - Humphrey Art Center - Opening reception, April 7, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

- Exhibit through April 21 Carroll College Jazz Ensemble Concert

- April 7 Rob Zombie

- Auditorium of Shattuck Music Center - April 10, 7:30 p.m.

The Bachelors - Milwaukee Repertory Theatre - Baker Theatre Complex, 108 E. Wells St. - Now through April 18 - (414) 224-9490 Beach Blanket Bash - Milwaukee Repertory Theatre - Baker Theatre Complex, 108 E. Wells St. - Now through May 12 - (414) 224-9490 Entertainment Eagles Ballroom / The Rave - (414) 342- 7283 - March 28 The Big Wu - March 29 Bad Boy Bill - March 30 Apex Theory, Lost Prophets, Andrew W.K. - April 3 Nelly Furtado - April 4 Mushroom Head - April 5 Tesla

Potawotomi Bingo and Casino - (414) 645-6888 - March 27 - 28 Aaron Tippin, John Hiatt Riverside Theatre - (414) 224-3000 - April 4 Bonnie Raitt with John Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen - April 5 - 7 Burn the Floor: Ballroom and Latin dance champions Shank Hall - (414) 276-7288 - April 4 Custom - April 6 Tony Levin - April 7 The Radiators Wisconsin State Fair Grounds - (414) 266-7000 - March 22 - 30 Metropolitan Association of Realtors Home and Garden Show - April 4 - 7 Wheel and Sprocket Bike Expo

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WaukeshaÕs Universal Comics offers glimpse into fantasy world BY

AARON BECKER Staff Writer

To almost anyone who is acquainted with The Simpsons, Universal Comics, which is located at 304 N. East Ave. in Waukesha, looks a bit like The AndroidÕs Dungeon Ð the comic book shop in the popular Sunday night cartoon show.

Thirty-three-year-old Jay Ranic, owner of the cityÕs only comic shop, may seem at first glance to resemble ÒComic Book Guy,Ó a 40-year-old Simpsons character whose livelihood is selling comics to Bart Simpson and the rest of the Springfield gang.

Although Ranic is familiar with the show, he doesnÕt believe he and ÒComic Book GuyÓ are much alike. ÒHe does remind me of some other comic shop owners, though,Ó Ranic said.

He explained how the cartoonÕs writers often take an extreme perspective when portraying such people, which explains the characterÕs ponytail, large belly, computer addiction

Perhaps such fluctuaand fruitless social life. tion is why the comic ÒYou can walk into book industry is often any comic book shop, and referred to as the Òpoor thereÕs going to be simimanÕs stock market,Ó larities,Ó Ranic said. ÒItÕs Ranic said. ÒItÕs just like like a recurring theme stocks, prices go up, and nationwide.Ó prices go down.Ó Whether or not Ranic became Ranic and the cartoon involved in comics at character are similar, about age 12. At that age, RanicÕs store is a haven he was mainly interested for fans of Star Wars, Xin Star Wars, which first Men, Spiderman and debuted in 1977. Since other action figures. He then, he has seen all four even sells Simpsons memooriginal Star Wars films. rabilia, offering a talking He plans to see the new, figure of Ð you guessed it Ð ÒComic Book Guy.Ó completely digital The store consists of ÒAttack of the ClonesÓ rows of comic books and when it is released this Photo by Andrew Farrell plastic action figures, as Universal ComicsÕ Jay Ranic, 33, poses with a talking figure of ÒComic Book Guy,Ó a popular char- May. well as a seven-foot statue acter from The Simpsons, at his Waukesha comic book store. Ranic has owned and operated the Later this year, he of Star WarsÕ Darth Maul. business since January 1997. will attend ÒStar Wars Celebration 2,Ó a convenPosters of comic and video game characters tion in Indianapolis celebetween 20 and 30 years of age, adorn the walls, and an inflatable although some are older than 50, brating the 25th anniversary of the first Star Wars film, ÒNew Hope.Ó It Spiderman is draped over the front Ranic said. entrance. ÒComics are starting to go on the certainly will not be RanicÕs first Star Opened in January 1997, Universal upswing again,Ó he said. ÒThey were See Ranic Page 16 Comics appeals mostly to customers on the decline for a number of years.Ó

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TO YOU BY THE

DEPARTMENT

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MATHEMATICS

Last issueÕs movie ticket winner: Taulant Bacaj Answer to last issues Puzzler: A Loco Cola can be guaranteed in $2. One such way is to push the Pepcid button, which gives either Loco or a random selection. If you get a Pepcid, then the random button must always give Loco.

What number comes next in the series?

11, 13, 17, 25, 32, 37, 47, ?

One randomly selected correct solution will get two movie passes.

Solutions must be submitted by noon on Tuesday, April 2 to be in the prize drawing. Submissions can be emailed to dfeil@cc.edu with subject heading `puzzler answerÕ or can be submitted in hard copy to Prof. Dave FeilÕs office, 105 Maxon Hall.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Three words no concert goer wants to hear: weÕre sold out

BY KENNETH KAMINSKI Special to The New Perspective So youÕve been waiting in line for an hour now, hotly anticipating getting a couple of seats to your favorite bandÕs big concert.

This favorite band of yours has not played the area in ages, so you are more than willing to pay the $150 per seat, the service fee, the venueÕs restoration fee, a Wildlife Foundation For Saving the Squirrels fee, and whatever else is

required for you to get a hand on a couple of choice tickets.

There are at least two dozen people still in line ahead of you. Those who have already scored some seats walk past you with smiles so broad and satisfied, youÕd think they just experienced multiple orgasms.

Then a voice comes from the head of the line. ItÕs a Ticketmaster lady. ÒSorry, everyone, but the show just SOLD OUT.Ó People in line start to swear, mumble threats under their breath, throw their arms into the air.

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One woman even starts to cry.

As for you, you want to pummel and dismember the mannequin dressed in ladyÕs lingerie you have been standing next to for the last 60 minutes. ÒSold out?Ó How can that be? You donÕt believe it.

YouÕll even take an Òobstructed viewÓ seat if possible. Forget your girlfriend!

But nope. ÒSold outÓ means not a single seat is available for purchase.

Zero. Zippo. Nada. Zilch.

You walk away, feeling defeat, disgust and deprived. Down the escalator

and to your car you go.

You feel a bit of road rage coming onÉ What will your girlfriend say? ÒHunny, I didnÕt get the tickets,Ó youÕll tell her, gazing at your shoes. ÒYOU WHAT?!?!Ó sheÕll scream at you. ÒFine, fine. But forget about tonight. Forget the champagne, the candlelight, massage oil, and smooth jazz. Forget the satin sheets, the incense, and whatever else you had in See Sold Out Page 17

Ranic/Star Wars fan sets own hours From Page 15

Wars convention.

But although Ranic has been a devoted fan most of his life, he insists upon separating himself from the obsessive Star Wars fans of the world.

Ranic referred to two men who are awaiting the upcoming Star Wars film, which more than a month away, on the sidewalk in front of a Seattle theater. ÒIt just makes us look bad as fans,Ó Ranic said. ÒI donÕt understand what these idiots are doing. Get a life!Ó Ranic said he has remained in the comic business for what he calls a Òunique personal experienceÓ that canÕt be found at other retail stores, as

well as good old-fashioned boyhood nostalgia. ÒIt helps to keep your childhood alive in a way,Ó he said.

In addition to his Waukesha store, Ranic sells and bids on merchandise via E-bay. After purchasing seven vintage Star Wars figures for $817, he recently sold one of them Ð an original release Bobafett Ð for $800.

He also collects old Atari video games, having purchased an original Atari system in 1975 for an estimated $300. He now has more than 180 games, including the original pong and blackjack games. ÒItÕs an easy business to start up, and it beats working for someone,Ó Ranic said. ÒThereÕs nothing like setting your own hours.Ó

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Club discusses eating habits

40 Days and 40 Nights in hell

BY JESSICA KOBRIGER Staff Writer

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Anne Sprenger discusses healthy eating habits with members of the Psychology Club on Tuesday March 5.

40 Days and 40 Nights is a film with some laughs in it, some likable performers and some ingeniously staged situations. ItÕs a comedy, a sex comedy. A little risquŽ in the American Pie sense, 40 Days and 40 Nights is 90-plus minutes of sometimes amusing smut. I would recommend this for a good laugh, but wait until it comes out on video.

In 40 Days and 40 Nights, the stressed and frantic Matt (Josh Hartnett), a twenty-year-old Web site designer, finds himself unable to get over being dumped by the love of his life, Nicole (Vinessa Shaw).

While visiting his priest-in-training brother, he runs into the parish priest, who he learns is giving up little Madeleine cookies for Lent.

Suddenly MattÕs path is clear: he will give up sex for Lent, his theory being that abstinence makes the heart grow less fond. That means forty

days and forty nights without kissing, touching, biting, scratching, or self-pleasure. Essentially, anything with a connection to sex His roomie Ryan (Road TripÕs Paulo Costanzo) doesnÕt buy it especially towards day 30 when he has to stop Matt from rubbing a Mrs. ButterworthÕs bottle in all the wrong places. He vows to stay the course though. His best intentions are hindered when the lovely Erica (Shannyn Sossamon) enters his life at the local laundromat. Meanwhile, MattÕs friends turn the ÒvowÓ of celibacy into a bet, making this knowledge global and will later impact Matt and EricaÕs relationship.

If you feel the urge to abstain for Lent go this movie. If you are more level-headed than that (if thatÕs what you want to call it), then youÕll heed the advice to wait until you can rent it at the videostore.

Trailers promised that this movie was as funny as American Pie or American Pie 2 even but, guess what?

Hollywood does stretch the truth and, in this case, flat-out lied.

Sold Out/ no show for you From Page 16

mind. You blew it, pal. YOU BLEW IT!!!Ó sheÕll cry, tears streaming.

You think about that mannequin back in ladyÕs underwear, and you start to cry, too.

Well, you could always go to a ticket broker and pay about $2 million for a couple of seats.

Or on the night of the show, you could score a few tickets from a toothless, bad-smelling scalper outside the venue, and pray the guy isnÕt an undercover cop.

But face it: you are screwed. To paraphrase ÒSeinfeldÕsÓ Soup Nazi: ÒNo show for you!Ó You can always wait for the band to come to town again, ten years from now when youÕll be listening to Bach and Beethoven.

For now though, every time that bandÕs songs come on the radio, you think back about the time you stood in line, waiting, waitingÉ For NOTHING. The show SOLD OUT.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Diversity Workshop: Attracts small but colorful crowd

BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor The diversity workshop, Kaleidoscope, that featured Magdelen Hsu-Li and Dale Fanning held March 5th in the Campus Center ballroom was an excellent opportunity that all but 20 Carroll students missed out on.

The performance that preceded the workshop was one that IÕll never forget. Her music was incredible and her attitude was amazing. With Hsu-Li singing, playing piano and guitar and Fanning on drums, the two dazzled the small but very intent audience with songs such as ÒAssimilated,Ó ÒConnection,Ó ÒSpirit of the World,Ó ÒEvolution,Ó ÒMuscle and Bone,Ó ÒAs I Am,Ó and ÒRedefinitionÓ. The songs delivered messages of love, multiculturalism, spirituality, relationships, awareness and, most importantly, diversity.

With an incredible voice and strong lyrics, Hsu-Li enchanted listeners and forced us to realize the importance of open-mindedness. Not only did the songs hold incredible meaning but they sounded spectacular in the process.

The piano and guitar playing (the latter being limited by a number of broken strings) teamed with incredible drum-

ming solos from both Hsu-Li and Fanning astonished the audience while encouraging some brave souls to drum to their own beat. ÒAssimilatedÓ in particular held much meaning for the listener. ItÕs a song concerning the United States as the Òmelting potof the worldÓ. With only vocals and drums, the two performers made a lasting impression on this listener.

This number actually reminded me of a few Ani Difranco songs and that alone is very good.

With such an incredible performance to follow, the workshop wasnÕt very appealing at first. I think most of the audience agreed that more music would have been better. I did learn some important things at the workshop however.

Fanning, who ran the workshop for the most part, explained that there are three levels of culture- concrete, behavioral and symbolic.

Together, ideas were brainstormed, opinions shared and stereotypes shed. It seemed to me that all members of the audience left that workshop feeling more knowledgeable about diversity and culture than they began with.

Hsu-Li has been attempting this from the beginning of her career. Not

Bi-Weekly Horoscopes BY

CARROLL COLLEGE’S RESIDENT ASTROLOGERS

Aries March 21 - April 19 Your birthday will most certainly come in the next four weeks. We also know where you liveÉand weÕve seen where you sleep.

you will have a vivid dream that you are the sidekick of one of the worldÕs most renowned superheroes, da da daaaaaaaa, Diet Coke ManÉwho, of course, is really Joel Heim.

Cancer June 21 - July 21 People generally think of you as a jackass.

Taurus April 20 - May 19 DonÕt even bother to go to that test youÕve been cramming for. Someone sitting near you is going to make super annoying gutteral sounds the whole time.

Leo July 22 - August 22 This weekend youÕre going to spend quality time with your mom. You will encounter one of the most difficult decisions of your entire life: the A Baby Story marathon or Burt Bacharach live at Madison Square Gardens.

Gemini May 20 - June 20 During one of the next few nights,

Virgo August 23 - September 21 Keep your eyes open and take

only has she put out three CDs (Muscle and Bone, Evolution and Fire) she also founded Femme Vitale, the Seattle WomenÕs Music and Arts Coalition.

This performer was nominated for the Glama (Gay and Lesbian American Music Award) in 1998 for ÒBest Out SongÓ for ÒMonkey GirlÓ as well. advantage of the unexpected. In this case, we mean a runaway dump truck flying down College Ave. at 8:00 a.m. next Thursday.

Libra September 22 - October 22 Liars, when they speak the truth, are not believed. Those who are honest, on the other hand, are believed when they lie. When you speak, however, people throw large rocks at your head (or at least they should).

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 You will be traveling to distant lands for business purposes. On that note, must we remind you to pick up your toothbrush at that special GeminiÕs house?

Sagittarius November 22 - December 20 When getting attacked by a bear, the smart thing to do is play dead.

Her music challenges stereotypes, raises awareness and brings diverse communities together (good thing she came to Carroll, huh?). Being an Asian-American bisexual raised in the rural south of Martinsville, VA, Hsu-Li realized her goal very early. ÒI would like my music to be a vehicle of expression,Ó Hsu-Li said.

Her childhood and her inspiration from Peter Gabriel helped her to discover she was an artist. As a child she faced discrimination and criticism for being an Asian and often turned to music for solace. Peter GabrielÕs lyrics held special meaning for Hsu-Li. ÒI felt a connection, almost as if he was speaking my feelings,Ó Hsu-Li replied. After that she aimed to write Òuniversal, personal and political songs that stretch the boundaries of our consciousness while uplifting our hearts,Ó she told me. Well Magdelen, mission accomplished.

All in all, Hsu-Li and Fanning accomplished their goal here at Carroll and the students were engaged in an amazing performance/workshop that they didnÕt even have to pay for!

However, an alternative tactic that we strongly suggest is to scream ÒASSIGOR!Ó at the top of your lungs.

Capricorn December 21 - January 19 If you want advice on how to get through the rest of the month, this should help: You are not and have never been a ÒMy Little Pony.Ó Assuring, huhÉ Aquarius January 20 - February 17 Our sources have just sent us some comforting news: You probably wonÕt die today. Or maybe you will. Astrology isnÕt an exact science.

Pisces February 18 - March 20 When searching for housing for next year, remember that bigger isnÕt necessarily better, but smaller is a whole hell of a lot worse. The same can apply to other parts of life, like, say, relationships.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Moby turns 18 in May, prepares for new tour

Table for Three: High-ho, itÕs off to the M.D.R. we go!

BY ELIZABETH MARTIN, MOLLY SCHUMAN AND LAUREN YOUNG Staff Writers With I.D.s in hand and both cars out of gas, we paraded into the M.D.R for a late lunch. There were so many different choices, but so little appetite for the same old M.D.R. food.

The first thing Lauren spouted was, ÒI cannot eat another cheese sandwich!Ó Followed by a gripe from Ellie ÒHow old is this fruit?Ó Molly chimed in, ÒThe food at Pitzer was way better!Ó Despite the lack of appetite, the friendly service of Jackie and Gert, made our choices less stressful. The familiar ÒHello Sweetie,Ó from the sandwich lady made LaurenÕs cheese sandwich taste a little better knowing it was made with love.

The oh so popular pasta bar is where Molly jolted to. Her overflowing bowl of

noodles did not compare to her favorite NoodlesÕ Pesto Cavatappi. However, they filled her tummy and did the trick.

Ellie took a different approach to lunch. Trying her hand at Lady Luck, she took off for the salad bar, where she could blame only herself for the bad taste, since she was making it herself. A bread bowl salad, with a bowl of fruit on the side, made for a delightful and healthy lunch. The bread bowl was a tad on the stale side, nevertheless, the crisp vegetables made up for the lack of flavor.

Since most everyone reading this article has some sort of Carroll College meal plan, itÕs not such a horrible idea to try a hand at the M.D.R. Bringing low hopes to the M.D.R. may bring a higher satisfaction rate.

Seeing that the only gas we used was that of our own feet, the M.D.R rates a half a gas tank, because every day is a new experience with Gert, the everfriendly Jackie, and the rest of the Sodexho gang.

BY KENNETH KAMINSKI Special to The New Perspective Techno/rave D.J. Richard Melville Hall a.k.a. Moby will release a new disc this May titled 18. It will be his first release since his acclaimed smash, 1999Õs Play.

18 will boast new tracks from the enigmatic star, including the songs ÒSigns of Love,Ó ÒFireworks,Ó and ÒThe Rafters.Ó The albumÕs first single will be ÒWe Are All Made Of Stars.Ó Guest starring on the CD will be Irish singer Sinead OÕConnor and MC Lyte, among others.

Since 1991, Moby has revolutionized the dance scene with his mixture of eclectic musical styles often set to throbbing, propulsive beats. His songs have been favorites of rave culture and the dance floor elite world-

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In 1999, Moby released his most successful disc, Play, to critical and commercial success. The set included the melancholic ÒPorcelain,Ó the club ready ÒBodyrock,Ó and a Top 20 single, ÒSouth Side.Ó Play also featured a beautiful mix of ambient and downtempo instrumental pieces.

Moby has now added ÒV.J.Ó to his list of duties: he is currently hosting a program on MTV featuring his favorite artistsÕ video clips.

Moby will tour extensively behind 18. He will also helm the sequel to last summerÕs successful Area:One festival, which boasted some of todayÕs more ground-breaking and innovative artists, such as Nelly Furtado, OutKast, Incubus, and New Order.

The line-up for this yearÕs tour, Area:Two, has yet to be announced, but Moby is sure to play most if not all the dates.

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SPORTS Sean McDonough out as menÕs basketball head coach

BY PHILLIP MINEFF Special to The New Perspective On March 16 it was announced that menÕs head basketball coach Sean McDonoughÕs contract would not be renewed. McDonoughÕs contract expires on June 30 of this year.

McDonoughÕs release comes after one of the most disappointing seasons in Carroll College basketball history. In McDonoughÕs three years as head coach the team never had a winning season. In 2000-2001 the team finished 8-14 and ninth in conference out of ten teams.

This season was even worse as the team plummeted to a 2-21 record, finishing dead last in the Midwest Conference.

Along with his position as basketball coach McDonough held a position in the

Sports Information (SI) Department.

McDonough no longer will hold that position either. McDonoughÕs main duties as a member of SI were to deal with the media as it pertains to Carroll College athletics, as well as taking statistics at a number of Carroll games.

Carroll soccer coach and SI co-worker of McDonoughÕs, Rick Mobley said, ÒIt was a business decision. Every coach here at Carroll when their contract is up is evaluated and a decision is made whether to renew or not.Ó Carroll has started their search for a new head coach with this ad placed in the classifieds of the March 17 edition of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ÒCarroll College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of head menÕs basketball coach. The head coach is responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective and compet-

itive NCAA Division III basketball program. This position carries responsibilities that emphasize recruiting, monitoring team academic progress, and prac-

“WHAT CARROLL SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR IN A NEW HEAD COACH IS SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO LISTEN TO HIS PLAYERS.” Assistant Coach Drew Shulman tices and game strategies. A bachelorÕs degree as well as expertise in basketball required. Sensitivity to the needs of students and excellent oral and written communication skills necessary. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit resume and letter of application to: Barb Christus Director of Human

Resources Carroll College 100 N. East Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 EOE.Ó That may be what the administration wants, but the players are not necessarily looking for the same qualities in their new coach. Freshman center Marcus Norville said, ÒWeÕre looking for a lot of honesty and integrity in the coach.Ó Freshman forward Andy Smith said, ÒI want someone who can communicate with the players.Ó Former player and assistant coach, Drew Shulman said, ÒWhat Carroll should be looking for in a new head coach is someone who is going to listen to his players.Ó A lot of uncertainty surrounds next yearÕs team as no replacement has been named at this time. No deadline has been given by the college to find a new head coach.

College sports gambling not fair to young student-athletes LI V E FR O M T H E P I O D O M E! BY

NATHAN BRUNNER Sports Editor

Live from the Pio Dome is an editorial column written by Nathan Brunner to express his various opinions about topics in the world of sports. Any comment relating to Live From the Pio Dome can be voiced via email to nbrunner@carroll1.cc.edu Now that we are in the month of March the attention of many sports fans everywhere is turned to one major annual event. This event is the NCAA menÕs Division 1 basketball tourney. We are currently in the process of this great event with the championship game being only a few short days away. The tournament is a glorious time for the fans and the players. The players are able to shine in the national spotlight and the fans are able to witness great play out of their favorite school. While this may be a glorious time, it can also be (and has been) marred by a terrible tragedy that has spread in college sports. What could I possible be referring to you may ask? It is none other than gambling on college sporting events.

Over the years sports gaming has grown rapidly. This is especially true in college sports. I feel all college sports gaming should be banned.

Now I know I may have many people disagreeing with me on this issue but I have reasons to backup my viewpoint. This first and most important is the scandals that have arisen in the wake of gambling. One of the biggest scandals in college basketball history was the point shaving scandal.

During this time several college basketball players were paid money and given lavish gifts if they would agree to keep the games they played in within the point-spread. By doing this, the players would end up making a lot of money for the gamblers paying them to keep the games close.

This is an illegal action and in the end several players got busted and were criminally charged. These players never would have gotten into this kind trouble had college sports gaming been illegal.

The gambling also can hurt the ordinary guy. Many people have a gambling addiction where they feel the need to go out and bet as many games as they possibly can. If college games were banned from gambling this would significantly cut down the number of events a person could bet on. This in turn would prevent many people from becoming deep in debt with gambling losses. Gambling will

also wreck havoc on the mental state of the college athletes. It is no secret to them that several thousands of people are out betting on their games. I find it hard to believe that this does not have an effect on them.

These athletes are also students who have several things on their mind.

These are 18-22 year-old who have to worry about class, sports, and

other things in college life. The last thing they need is for gamblers to put extra pressure on them to perform well.

This may be a glorious time of the year in many college athletes lives, but it could be even better without the gambling. So, if one day you hope to make a killing off of college games, DonÕt bet on it!

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