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Carroll communication plan takes effect Elizabeth Martin Staff Writer
The Carroll College Senior Staff and the Student Senate have opened the lines of communication between the administration and students by designing and implementing a communication plan. The plan aims to respond to questions and issues that arise, report on developments and keep people informed. “We want students to be informed on issues going on on campus,” said senior and Student Senate President Mick Linse, who was involved in creating the new plan, “From there (students) can make judgments on whether they agree or not” with administrative decisions, rather than reacting to campus rumors. The plan consists of a series of addresses and e-mailings to students by Dr. Frank Falcone, the college president, scattered throughout the semester. In fact, some have already taken place. Falcone gave an opening address to first-year students and their parents during the July orientation, and again in September after the first-year class had moved in. He also met with the athletes. In additions, all students have received an email from Falcone updating them on various issues regarding the school, such as the ren-
ovation of Main Hall. A second update will be sent later in the semester. The communication plan also calls for bi-weekly meetings between Linse, Senior Vice President Dean Rein, and Dean of Students Kate Herrick, and other meetings between the Senior Staff and the Student Senate Executive Board to ensure that the plan is being well-implemented. Of course, if something develops mid-semester, the administration plans to make students aware of it. “If there is news that needs to be shared sooner than the calendar that has been established,” Rein said, “we wouldn’t wait to share that with the students.” “E-mails are a good mode of communication,” said Rein, “We want to keep communication as open as possible.” Because the e-mails are being sent from the president’s e-mail address, students can respond directly to him. Rein said that after the first e-mailing, Falcone received several responses that included feedback and questions regarding issues discussed in the letter, and that Falcone then personally fulfilled the students’ requests. The president also plans to hold a State of the College address, which is scheduled for See Communication Page 4
Homecoming 2002
Photo by Nate Ellingson
Step aside guys while the girls make their moves in the Powderpuff Football game. See page 10 for more Homecoming coverage.
Prioritization of Carroll programs April Riley Special to The New Perspective
A formal prioritization process will determine which programs at Carroll College will be expanded, added, reduced, restructured, or eliminated. The prioritization is a result of issues regarding inadequate resources and staffing for current programs. The Strategic Directions Task Force, whose members were appointed by President
Frank Falcone, collected reports from department and program heads that were used to make recommendations to the president. He presented these findings to the Board of Trustees, Sept. 27, and will make final decisions on the reallocation of resources sometime during the coming winter. The task force developed a rubric for evaluating programs and departments. Criteria included: the history, development and expec-
tation of program (10 points), external demand (15 points), internal demand (15 points), financial costs and benefits (15 points), other resources/services generated by program (15 points), and program quality (30 points). The total of these scores determined the rank of each department as strong, average, or weak. A seventh criterion (opportunity/potential analysis of See Prioritization Page 2
Faculty displays discontentment over roles, responsibilities Amber Yost Staff Writer
President Frank Falcone has agreed to re-examine the “Roles and Responsibilities Document,” according to Dr. Pete Settle, professor of communications and head of the Faculty Executive Committee. In the summer of 1997, the “Roles and Responsibilities Document” came to the faculty from the Board of Trustees. “It came to us without faculty input. It clarified the roles, but we didn’t like the way it did that,” Settle said. Discontentment with administrators recently became documented through the 2001 results of a survey referred to as the HERI data, that is Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA. According to the survey, 75.4% of Carroll faculty who
responded rated faculty typically should be rescinded in part or ative that the faculty voice be at odds with campus adminis- whole, whether or not pre-1996 heard and taken seriously and trators to be an attribute very governance procedures for aca- have authority. Since 1996, we descriptive of our institution. demic matters should be rein- have not been able to function 14.6% was the national average stated in part or whole, what in that manner,” Dr. Paul Rempe, professor of of other participating history said. “A healthy four-year private institutions to the same ques- “A healthy institution is faculty, administra- institution is faculty, and tion. tion and trustees working together, I don’t administration trustees working When asked know if we have full health.” together, I don’t know whether any of the if we have full health.” results were surprising, Dr. Paul Rempe Towell did point Associate Dean for out that Carroll is Academic Affairs Dr. amongst the U.S. Elizabeth Towell responded, “The results are not should be done concerning the News & World Report’s best surprising. We know what the two schools task force recom- colleges report. The school’s mendations from spring 2002, endowment and enrollment issues are.” An ad hoc committee from and defining the veto power of have been increasing and ambitious renovations have taken the Faculty Executive the President of the College. Settle singled out 1996 as place recently. Also, as Associate Committee (FEC) is currently of Business putting together a proposal of the year when substantial rewrit- Professor shared governance. The com- ing of roles in relation to the fac- Administration Mary Ann mittee is considering whether or ulty and the curriculum began. Wisniewski indicated, many “The faculty is key to cur- professors in the business not the existing Roles and Responsibilities Document riculum matters and it is imper- department are pro-administra-
tion, pointing out that not all professors feel at odds. “Maybe we need to create channels of communication to minimize the gap and give the Board a clearer perception of the interests and concerns of the faculty and give faculty clearer understanding of the Board,” Rempe stated. Settle said that the faculty committee plans to create small groups to deal with issues in a reasonable way. The FEC ad hoc committee is expected to report its conclusions to the Faculty President by October 15. Settle stated, “I do not know what will come out of this. There are serious issues that need to be considered, but there is hope that we have begun the process of dealing with them. I believe that it will either get better or worse, it will not stay the same.”
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The New Perspective
Thursday, October 10, 2002
The New Perspective
Student Senate allocates your money for you
“Uniting the Carroll community with a proud heritage of excellence.”
Where does your money go?
Editor-in-Chief Nathan Tritt
Executive Staff News Editor Amanda Bothe Opinion Editor Teresa Dickert Features Editor Amy Kant Arts & Entertainment Editor Jodi Banning Sports Editor Nathan Brunner Photography Editor Andrew Farrell Layout Editor Susan Brastad Faculty Advisor Anne E. Schwartz
Writing Staff Erick Anderson, Jessi Bauer, Aaron Blackshear, Amber Bradford, Paula Cary, Shaun Dow, Sara Harvey, William Humphreys, Eve Jacobs, John LaConte, Sarah Lasee, April Lemanczyk, Elizabeth Martin, Tabitha Menning, Bear Milne, Elisa Neckar, Aja Nelson, Greg Rabidoux, Jill Ridenour, Molly Schuman, Melissa Sedlmeier, Melissa Vandenhouten, Ryan Watterson, Maren Weber, Amber Yost
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Layout
Andrea Janey Special to The New Perspective
Whether or not students participate in on-campus organizations, they support them. Each semester when students go to the Business Office with their checkbooks and scholarships in hand to pay their tuition, housing fees and for their meal plans, they also pay a $90 activity fee which benefits them as a member of the student body. The funds collected from that fee are then pooled together to make up the Student Senate budget, which is then divided among the student organizations. Each semester organizations receive a budget from Student Senate to use for their organization as needed. If they do not use all of the allotted funds, that money then gets carried over to a fund used specifically for the major concert held in the spring. If the second semester funds are not spent, the
money is put back into the college budget and is used for the “organization wish list.” The list is designed for things that an organization may want but didn’t ask for as part of their budget, as well as things for the college in general. For example, last year’s funds went to pay for things on organizations wish lists, as well as the leather couches now located in the P.I.T. near the Student Organizations Office. Each organization has the opportunity to get funding from Student Senate. How the funds are spent is at the discretion of the organization. They request funds for specific things, and if the funds aren’t used, they get put back into the general fund. The organization may not lose that money, although it’s not certain that they will receive it again the following semester. The funds always go to something for students, whether they belong to an organization or not.
Top 20 Places Your Money Goes Organization/Fund
Total
College Activities Board
$56,000.00
Major Concert Fund
$11,011.40
The New Perspective
$7,066.00
Spring Fling
$7,000.00
Welcome Week
$7,000.00
WCCX
$6,170.00
Speaker Fund
$6,000.00
PIT Programming
$6,000.00
Latin American Student Union
$5,565.00
International Experiences Club
$5,110.00
Student Senate One-Fund
$4,669.00
Century Magazine
$4,555.00
Student Senate Office Account
$3,000.00
American Marketing Association
$2,610.00
Chemistry Club
$2,445.00
Circle K
$1,935.00
Delta Rho Upsilon
$1,558.00
Student Senate Contingency Fund
$1,557.00
Carroll Players
$1,470.00
Habitat for Humanity
$1,470.00 Current as of Sept. 28.
Jessi Bauer
Crime Beat
Advertising Jodi Banning, Amanda Bothe, Amy Kant
taken into custody for various conduct related charges and underage consumption in Steele/Swarthout.
Editorial Policy The New Perspective, Carroll College’s 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 dropped off at 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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Alcohol possibly coming to a P.I.T. near you Amanda Bothe News Editor
Campus Safety 9/19/02 9:18 a.m. Responded with Waukesha EMS to Rankin for a woman with breathing problems. She was transported to Waukesha Memorial. 9/19/02 5:40 p.m. Responded with Waukesha EMS to the football field for a woman who had been stung by a bee. She was transported to Waukesha Memorial. 9/20/02 12:50 a.m. Assisted Residence Life with an unwanted man in Steele/Swarthout. 9/20/02 1:50 a.m. Responded to noise complaints in the area of Wright Street as a shuttle returned from a local bar. 9/20/02 11:55 p.m. One male student was
9/23/02 5:10 p.m. Received a report from a man that his vehicle had apparently been damaged by another vehicle during the day in lot 7. 9/23/02 12:10 p.m. Took a report and provided assistance information to a female student who had received annoying calls and e-mails from an exboyfriend. 9/28/02 12:15 p.m. Took information from a female student who believed she struck a blue pickup while pulling into a space in lot 9. She did not believe the other vehicle was damaged. The incident had occurred earlier in the day. 10/2/02 8:00 a.m. Took report of damage to several windows and doors at Main Hall.
Student Senate voted on Oct. 6, by a large majority, to sponsor an alternative beverage night in the P.I.T. Senators Sandy Slesnick and Steve Pfeiffer have been working with Sodexho to include some alternative beverages for events, such as bands and comedians, in the P.I.T. According to Pfeiffer, Student Senate has been looking for a way to keep students, especially upper-classmen to stay on campus. He conducted private surveys that indicated approximately 80 percent of upperclassmen would utilize the unconventional services. Sodexho would provide a licensed bartender and take extra security measures such as wristbands to monitor underage drinking. In addition, they are considering bringing in a sheriff to oversee the activities as an alternative to Campus Safety. There is no definite date for the festivities to begin, but you
will most likely see the addition to the P.I.T. this fall. The director of food service has given the Student Senate full approval to pursue the sales of alternative beverages in the P.I.T. “We’re awaiting the confirmation of proper security and entertainment,” said Slesnick, chair of student affairs. The first trial of these sales will tentatively include only beer and wine. They will make additions and subtractions based on student turnout and support. While these beverages are being served, underage students will still be allowed in the P.I.T. to enjoy bands, comedians, etc. This differs from actual bars where underage individuals are not allowed in at all. Patrick Peyer, assistant dean of students, noted that this isn’t unlike a lot of other colleges. Slesnick wanted to make clear, “This is not Student Senate supporting alcoholism on campus, but rather providing an alternative option to stay on campus.”
Prioritization/Sharing ideas results in strength From Page 1
program) was used to rank departments as high, medium, or low potential. The group of rankings will be used to make reallocation recommendations. Non-academic programs will be evaluated on different criteria. Some benefits of the pri-
oritization, as explained by Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Towell, can be an internal strengthening of existing programs resulting from close examination and the sharing of ideas from one department to another. Grant or donor funding may be made available to departments when
advancement personnel are made aware of the interests of faculty and staff. Public relations personnel will also be better informed to promote accomplishments of various departments to the external community. The task force committee is comprised of eight faculty members (Charles
Byler, Diana Hankes, Jane Hopp, Greg Kuhlemeyer, Lelan McLemore, Pacia Sallomi, John Symms, Elizabeth Towell) and five staff members. The prioritization process is based on the book “Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services” by Robert Dickeson.
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Expand yourself with expanded student organizations Amber Yost Staff Writer
If you are looking for something new to do this semester at Carroll, you got it! Five new student organizations: Tough Enough, Outright, Awakening, Wisconsin Marketing and Management Association and the Video Game Club set new stages to let your talents shine. Carroll’s new boxing club, Tough Enough, kicked off the year with big crowds. The group began with four students sparring in the back of SteeleSwarthout. “I guess you could say we drew a little too much attention,” Joseph Splinter, one of the students, said, “Considering I thought we were going to get in some sort of trouble (as a few faculty arrived), I was really surprised to find that Patrick (Peyer) was really supportive.” Peyer suggested making the club official and the boys signed the papers the following week. Membership is open to anyone, matches have been held Fridays or Saturdays behind the Steele-Swarthout complex. The club is currently looking for a nursing or physical therapy student to attend the matches for some applied experience. “The purpose of the club
really goes a lot deeper than just boxing. I’ve been in martial arts for the last 12 years and there is truly something about a cathartic experience that not only helps a person release built up tension, but it also brings the people,” Splinter said. If boxing is not your thing, perhaps an ‘Awakening’ is what you need. Awakening is Carroll’s theological, philosophical, and ethical discussion group. It holds its meetings every other Monday. Zach Musil is President; founding members consist of Tom Gaulke, Matt Wilson, Ellie Martin, Dave Miron, Andy Stenz, Carol Smith and Dr. Joel Heim. “The organization came about by noticing the absence of a club that dealt with our areas of study, and then concluding, ‘Hey! We need one!’” Musil said, “We thought that after events like Sept. 11, the discussion of religion became extremely important.” The group’s first event is attending speaker Dr. Dan Maguire, a professor of moral theology and ethics at Marquette University, Oct. 28. lecture on “The Environment, Reproduction and Ethics.” Maguire is the author of Sacred Choices, which looks at 10 of the world’s religions to argue that a woman has the right to chose abortion.
If you enjoy competition and are looking for a way to apply classroom skills in the area of business, the Delta Epsilon Chi / Wisconsin Marketing and Management Association is for you. The club competes against students from other schools in categories such as advertising, public relations, human resources, entrepreneurship, sports and entertainment. Students present cases to judges in areas they are currently studying. Sarah Gawlitta is president and founding member along with Erin Watts. Business department professor Greg Schultz is the advisor. The club meets every other Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Organization Treasurer Ellie Martin says that the club is a great resume builder and networking opportunity. Her goal for the year is to bring home the “Chapter of the Year” award from the state competition in Madison. Their first event is a fall leadership conference in Green Bay, Oct. 19-22 where they will join all of the Delta Epsilon Chi chapters from Wisconsin. Outright, Carroll’s new GLBT, that’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender organization is meeting on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the Cedar Room. The club was prompted by student suggestion last year at a gay awareness workshop organized by the Office of Cultural Diversity. Jessica Schram is the club’s
president. The club hopes to expose Carroll to sexuality issues that students may never have been exposed to before, to discourage anti-gay comments or actions, and create a support network for people who are or for those who support homosexuals. Members have planned a sexuality awareness workshop for Oct. 24 from 3-6 p.m. in the Ballroom. All are welcome to attend. Just getting off the ground is Carroll’s new Video Game Club. Its first tournament is scheduled for Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. This competition, featuring Goldeneye: 007 on Nintendo 64, is open to all students. The location is to be determined, so stay tuned to Campus Announcements for details.
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Honors FYS students experience Native American life firsthand Erick Anderson Staff Writer
The honors section of First Year Seminar, entitled “Native American Stories of Survival,” is designed to give students a more acute understanding of Native American culture. For students, this means reading numerous Native American novels and doing extensive research about issues that affect Native Americans. Typical classroom work for college students. But the students of honors FYS recently had the opportunity to partake in something completely different from typical classroom work. They experienced the subject of their studies first-hand. In a truly unique and exciting field trip experience, the students actually had the opportunity to spend a weekend living with Native Americans, absorbing their culture. It was the cultural experience of a lifetime, which created a type of understanding that cannot be fully achieved by reading books. On Sept. 20, Dr. Deirdre Keenan and a group of her FYS students set off on their trip to Fennville, Mich. to learn about the Anishinaabek Indians. Their destination was an area of land called Hawk’s Nest, a site dedicated to Native American education. There they met their teachers for the weekend. Ed Gray, one of the founders of
File Photo / Luke Roffler
First year seminar students participate in Ed Gray’s pottery workshop. Hawk’s Nest and a teacher of Native American arts and traditions, was joined by Ojibwe elder George Martin and Anishinaabek speaker Lorraine “Punkin” Shananaquet to provide the students with insight into the ways of Native Americans. However, before they could begin their cultural education, their first task was to make camp on a dark, rainy night. “We had to set up in difficult circumstances,” said Keenan. Though the students’ first night at Hawk’s Nest was rather dreary, they woke up to quite a treat. “When the students awoke the next morning, they discovered the beauty of Hawk’s Nest,” explained Keenan. Soon the
dreary beginning was forgotten, and the students were overwhelmed by the nature around them. It was their first real impression of what it is like to live as a Native American. The next two days were filled with educational activities for the students. George Martin opened with traditional Anishinaabek stories. These stories taught the students about the history and beliefs of the people. “I was amazed by what a powerful teacher George was,” remarked Keenan. His unique style kept his students riveted. The students then assumed conventional Anishinaabek roles as they worked together to prepare Indian corn in the traditional fashion. Lorraine Shananaquet
enriched them with stories of her people’s long history and strength of survival, she taught them about Indian spirituality, and explained the importance of preserving Indian culture. It was a unique and powerful message. Even Keenan, who spent many years studying Native American culture, found that there was still much more to learn about the complex and deep culture of the Anishinaabek. One of the highlights of the trip was the moon drumming ceremony held on Saturday night. Ed Gray led nearly a hundred people in a fireside gathering of music and feast to pay respect to the earth. It was a very powerful experience unlike anything that the students had experienced before. On the final day of the trip, the students entered Ed Gray’s studio, where they made and decorated copper bowls completely from scratch. Each student walked away with a new appreciation for Native American art, as well as a beautiful souvenir. The experience concluded with a fireside gathering, in which the students reflected on what they had learned over the weekend. The trip gave the students a brand new perspective on Native American life. Freshman Cara Casper felt as if she had been drawn into a whole new world. “Just by learning to make things from nature,” Cara stated, “I
gained a greater appreciation of the Native American way of life.” Everyone who went on the trip was changed in some way. As Keenan observed, “I believed that a trip like this would change students’ lives. From their reactions, I believe that it did.” The trip to Hawk’s Nest was the first of its kind, according to Keenan. It was the first time she had ever taken students on an overnight trip to a Native American education center. “I believe in the power of story,” explained Keenan, “but the hands-on experience confirms to the students the power of the stories.” The field trip gave the students an understanding of Native American culture that simply could not be achieved in the classroom. Keenan was very grateful for the schools funding of the trip, and hopes that there will be even more funds available for such experiences in the future. The Native American culture has an immense history, but it remains relatively unknown to most non-natives. Keenan believes that the native culture has much to offer us if we’d only take the time to learn about it. “I do this work because I think that non-native people must learn about Native Americans; their past and their ongoing struggles,” she concludes. “That’s why I do what I do.”
Communication/Senate acts as mediator From Page 1
Oct. 22. Aside from informing students about various activities at Carroll, he will also answer student questions from a precompiled list. If students have questions that they would like Falcone to answer at the State of the College address, Linse suggested they be e-mailed to senate@cc.edu. “We look to the Student Senate to give us feedback and
ask questions so we can be more pro-active,” said Rein. The plan began to form during last semester during a time when many people in the Carroll community thought there was much miscommunication between students and the administration. An ad hoc Student Senate committee brought a list of students’ concerns to the administration, who replied with their own list of concerns. Then the plan
began to take shape and became what it is today. Rein said that because of the communication plan, the process of extending the ITS hours that had been set at the beginning of the semester that many students thought were unfair, went smoothly and quickly. A similar plan was devised to open the lines of communication between faculty and the administration.
Photography? Layout? Finance? Graphics? Writing? Editing? Advertising? Interested in working for The New Perspective? Staff members in all areas are welcome. Additionally, the following positions are needed: Staff Illustrator Sports & News Writers If interested, please contact Nathan Tritt at 262.524.7351 or perspect@cc.edu.
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Testify: Independent newspaper of Carroll College Jessi Bauer Staff Writer
If you are a returning student, you are probably familiar with Testify, the “independent newspaper of Carroll College.” Even freshmen have probably already seen the first two issues on campus this year, even if they haven’t read them. Many upperclassmen know the founders of Testify, and some may even have a basic understanding of its purpose. But many students want to know more about these people, and why they have decided to bring a different kind of forum to the Carroll College community. Testify began in December of 2000, and was the dream child of then sophomores Robert J. Baumann and Jesse Gant. The editorial team has expanded to include seniors Erick Jacobs and Chad VanDierendonck. The name “Testify” comes from Gant’s favorite band at the time, Rage Against the Machine. A song by the same name talks about media manipulation, contemporary issues and “coming to grip with past, present, future and finding your place,” Gant said. The publication covers the same type of ideas that are in the song. Gant and Baumann created Testify “in the hopes of creating an open forum for conscious and honest discussion of topics not typically discussed around campus,”
the first issue says. Since then, Testify has both succeeded and failed in its goal. Types of pieces included in Testify, range from poems and short stories to editorials and advertisements for Uncrustables. Any type or style of piece, on any topic will be published. The only requirement is that the author must be passionate about what they write. “It’s supposed to be about what you personally believe in, what you’re passionate about,” said Baumann. “We appreciate things that take on the bigger picture,” Gant added. “An open forum for ideas on college campuses is important,” VanDierendonck said. “Testify is an open forum for ideas.” They encourage others to write in and fight back against what has already been published, but so far, few have done so. Even if the editors disagree with the content or ideas in a piece, they will still publish it. The publication is often viewed as one-way, going against the status quo, they believe, because people who believe in the mainstream ideas don’t write. There is no need to write about what everyone already believes in, Baumann said. “It’s about creating a culture of clashing ideas,” Gant said. “I don’t think we’re immature enough to allow it to get stupid…(If ) people
Photo by Sarah Lasee
Testify writers are known deliver truth, humor and dents. fight back it’s going to be about ideas,” not the authors themselves. In the beginning, the editors considered becoming a student-funded organization, receiving money from Student Senate to pay for the publication. They since
for their publications that questions to Carroll studecided it would be in the best interest of Testify to remain independent of the college’s guidelines. “It may not be founded, but we had feared they would try controlling our content,” Gant said. “If they control our money, they control our
publication.” They pay for the cost of about 400 copies of each issue out of their own pockets. They won’t take money from businesses for advertising. Influenced by The Onion, which uses subtle commentary about society, Testify often makes subtle commentary about issues on campus. The comments on Uncrustables, pre-packaged peanut butter and jelly sandwiches sold in the P.I.T., are meant to make fun of the product. “It’s what America has become,” said Gant, calling it “one of the most American foods out there.” Ironically, they were told that after “advertising” Uncrustables, sales of the sandwiches went up in the P.I.T. The motto for this final year of Testify is “We’re building an army of love.” As seniors, most of the editors will graduate this spring. They have no intentions of Testify being continued at Carroll next year. They are considering taking the name with them to “use it as a launching pad to other elements,” Gant said. Baumann hopes someone will pick up what they have done these past few years, but under a different name. “Don’t follow our idea or our name,” Gant said. “You do it,” he encourages students.
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Thursday, October 10, 2002
Point / Counterpoint
Point No budget cuts for academic departments
Counterpoint Let’s not cut the sports’ cash flow
attended a Carroll play will know how talented the people in this department Staff Writer are. Yet, the theater department receives In this time of economic recession, inadequate funding to produce their all college departments are taking budget shows. Three years ago, four plays were cuts. Departments must take a look at put on each year. Now, that number has their budget needs, and make cutbacks been reduced to three. Students who wherever possible. Some student organi- direct shows for classes are often forced to zations received less funding this year, use their own personal money for cosCampus Safety reduced employees’ tumes, set design and props. Often the hours, and academic departments have Carroll Players contribute what little they to justify their budget spending in order have in their organizational budget to to continue to receive funds. Yet, as I sit help produce the plays. Another example of reduced fundat the computer in the Technology Center, I look around and see athletic ing for academics is that the library now uses used paper, prefactoid screen savers printed on one side, and athletic training mouse pads. On the “Sports should only receive in their printers. As a advocate of front doors of the funding from donations specifi- strong recycling, I believe dorms, posters from cally given for the athletic this is a wonderful the athletic departidea, but I can’t help ment containing the department.” but think this is same information as because they do not the factoid screen savers can be seen. And in my mail every have enough money in their budget to week, I receive a leaflet notice of all the supply clean new paper. Why is the athathletic events taking place that week. letic department able to distribute leaflets Where is the athletic department getting to all students on campus when the library has to provide used paper? The all this money? Although I am not a personal fan of athletic department should continue to sports, I will be the first to admit they are receive funding, but posters and mouse an important part of any college, but pads are not the proper forms of spendthey are not as important as other aca- ing. Sports should only receive funding demic departments. The art, music and from donations specifically given for the theater departments are more academi- athletic department. They should not cally related, yet receive only a fraction of receive any money that could otherwise the money that the athletics department help more academic-related departments receives. Even the English, history, and on campus, departments that benefit the science departments seem to be given school and the students more directly than sports and factoid screen savers. much less than athletics. By the way, most of those leaflets Carroll is home to the oldest theater organization in the state of Wisconsin, end up in the garbage or littering the the Carroll Players. Anyone who has floors.
Aaron Blackshear
Jessi Bauer
undeniable. This type of social interaction is vital to offering a satisfying colStaff Writer legiate experience. Of course athletics While the primary goal of colleges is not the only activity to offer this and universities is academics, they have interaction, but the fact is that there always offered students the possibility are many students who are more interfor athletic competition. Most institu- ested in playing on a sports team than tions of higher education pride them- playing in the orchestra, singing in a selves on offering a broad range of play, or joining the College Activities experiences to their students: academ- Board. This is not to take away from ics, athletics, the arts, politics, commu- any of these, as they are all important nity service and a host of other oppor- activities and integral parts of the coltunities. All of this comes at a cost, and lege experience, but you cannot ignore at a private institution like Carroll all of the students interested in sports. There is no infinite source of fundCollege most of the funds come from ing for small prituition and private vate colleges like donations. One of The the greatest things “The value of athletics should not Carroll. administration about going away be discounted, and the multitude has to decide how to college is the ability to learn, of students who wish to partici- to allocate a limited amount of play on a sports pate should not be ignored.” resources. A lot of team, see a play, money goes to and organize a food drive, all in the same week. Some sports programs for the simple reason people believe that athletics are not as that a lot of students want to particiimportant as music, theater, and the pate. If students in other programs feel other arts, and they should not be their funding is inadequate, they funded by the school, but by donations should bring their concerns to the only. The value of athletics should not administration. If the distribution of be discounted, and the multitude of funding does not fit with the levels of students who wish to participate participation then corrections can be made. No right-minded person would should not be ignored. Participating in sports, whether it’s ever say that sports are more important intramural volleyball or varsity football than the arts or other campus activities, has its obvious physical benefits, but but if the demand is higher for sports, the rewards don’t stop there. Sports then the funds should be allocated programs offer everyone who wants to accordingly. participate the chance to belong to a team, to compete alongside their fellow Do you have a suggested topic for Point / students, to feel a sense of accomplish- Counterpoint? E-mail any suggestions to ment. The leadership, teamwork, and jbauer@cc.edu or ablackshear@cc.edu. communication skills learned are
Politically Speaking
Throwing the first punch against Iraq . . . justified or not? Greg Rabidoux, Ph.D. Staff Writer Agree? Disagree? Just wish your roommate would make less noise in the morning? Let me know your views at grabido@cc.edu. Dr. Greg Rabidoux is an assistant professor in the Department of Politics.
What justification exists for taking the first shot, thrusting the first punch, firing the first missile? As Americans, we are collectively queasy about being seen as the obvious aggressor even when the target is a psychopathic, dangerous bully who is feverishly building his nuclear weaponry capability. Even when on his first day as leader, Saddam Hussein ordered the execution of two members of Iraq’s elected Assembly because he had some suspicion they might not be loyal to him. Our uneasiness with being the aggressor may hearken back to our school days when it was clear who the bully was, and the only decision left was when, not if, to take decisive action. “Go ahead and take the
first punch,” we’d call out, hoping that once we dodged that first, hopefully clumsy and wayward punch, we could then finish what that playground bully had started. Peace would be restored, and if the stars were aligned just right, we might even catch the eye of the school beauty. However, nostalgia and innocence have long ago surrendered to a more brutal and dangerous world, on and off the schoolyard. These days the bullies come to the fight with nuclear weaponry, just enough cunning to play the “United Nations’ Card,” and just enough insanity to not care what or whom gets destroyed in the struggle. So, if the bully has changed for the worse, then have we as a nation also changed since Sept. 11? Enough to finally recognize the “rules,” if there ever were any, have also been irrevocably altered? President George W. Bush, like the tragic figure in Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, has also been forced to confront the sins of his father. Actually,
omissions not commissions is probably more accurate. Father and president number 42, George H., fearing a collapse of the elaborate and delicate international coalition he so masterfully built during the Persian gulf war, decided against pushing forward and perhaps seizing the beast that is Hussein from his own tattered castle. Now, the son and president, George W., number 44, who, like most Americans, knows in his heart that Hussein must be slain, struggles, also, like most Americans, with “throwing the first punch.” Self-defense as justifiable homicide is such a powerful notion in our law and psyche that our president felt compelled to lay out his legal case against Hussein recently in the U.N. Following President Bush’s forceful summation the silence was deafening. Except for Great Britain, who lately seems truly committed to earning the “great” part of her name in our eyes, and a rather qualified, narrow signal of support from Saudi Arabia, the
U.N. General Assembly largely yawned. Those that chose not to yawn and form words, like France, made it equally clear that we are on our own. As one who served an internship with the U.N. some years back, such responses don’t shock me at all. NIMBY (not in my backyard) may as well be stitched underneath the glorious dove of peace on the official U.N. flag. So, where does all the talking, posturing, planning and legal reasoning bring us? Again, back to where we started, on the world’s playground facing the school bully. Except now, the eye of the beauty we hope to catch sits in the New York harbor holding an eternal flame of peace, and we must decide; who takes the first punch, the bully or the defender? Perhaps our current George W. may look to the past, the very first George W., for inspiration. Before he became President, General George Washington maintained three simple yet powerful rules of conduct: First, keep your gunpowder close to your side and dry at all times. Second, know
whom your friends and foes are, and brook no betrayals within ranks. Third, whether mighty or weak don’t let the other side dictate the rules of the war. In case you have forgotten this last rule, recall that while the British soldiers slept and celebrated Yuletide, the only tide Washington and his men navigated were the riptides of the Delaware River in a preemptive, surprise attack whose knockout punch would literally be felt around the world! As Harry Truman once noted, “If you worry about how history will judge you, then you’re not fit to make decisions for your own family, let alone for a nation.” John Kennedy was fond of reminding his staff that we should “never fear to negotiate but never negotiate out of fear.” And, as my grandpa once told me, when dealing with bad guys “know when it’s time to stop talking and start acting.” So, tell me, should the first one be a roundhouse or an upper-hook or is this never justified?
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A guide to college life . . . don’t forget to call the ‘rents Erick Anderson Staff Writer
“I wish that my mom would stop calling me already! She is so annoying!” “Like, why does my mom have to keep bothering me? I can take care of myself!” “I’m an adult now. I don’t need my mom telling me what to do!” The above are tidbits I’ve heard people at this school say. Don’t we all feel that way sometimes? We’re finally away from our parents! We’re on our own! We can handle everything by ourselves! We don’t need our parents anymore, right? Wrong! In fact, we’ve probably never needed them more than we do now. Unless one of you has found a magical money tree, or has figured out a way to undermine the evil capitalist system, we all need our parents. Maybe there are a few lucky souls out there who are loaded with cash and can
afford to pay for college all by themselves, but I’m certainly not one of them. Whoever those students are, you’re probably not one of them either! Carroll College tuition plus minimum wage jobs; you don’t have to take Dr. Feil’s calculus class to realize that the math there just doesn’t add up. We need lots of cash, and mom and dad have it. Let’s face it, we can’t get by without our parents right now! Last week I needed to do some laundry, so I opened up my wallet and realized my funds were as barren as a desert. It’s hard to do laundry without money. So what did I do? Beg for cash? No. Pound on the change return of the soda machine hoping that something would magically pour out? No. I called up mommy and asked her to put some money in my checking account. She said that it was no problem. I cashed a check and did my laundry, all thanks to mom. Without her, I
would’ve had to wear smelly clothes for the rest of the week, and my friends would not have let me crash in their room that weekend. My mother saved my social life! So why was my mother so willing to shell out the cash? Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that I went home to visit over the weekend. Or the fact that I e-mail her every (well, almost every) day. Or because I frequently commit one of the seven deadly sins of teenage life and tell her that I love her! The moral of the story, folks, is that being nice to your parents increases the chances that you’ll get what you need when you need it (and maybe even a little extra). Of course, that assessment is rather selfish. We should be nice to our parents regardless of monetary motivation. After all, they invested (or wasted, in some cases) eighteen plus years of their lives getting us where we are today. They kept us out
The delicate balance between freedom and safety thwarting these attacks. If our aim is to remedy the intelliStaff Writer gence failures of the past, the Civil liberties are the latest last thing we should do is make casualties in the war on terror enemies out of the people who as the United States governwill help us. ment continues to sacrifice There is no denying the freedom under the guise of fact the most imminent protecting its citizens. The threat to American security widespread fear in the comes from extremist Islam, aftermath of Sept. 11 expe- “There is no conflict between but taking away freedom dited the passage of the liberty and safety. We will have will never be an effective Patriot Act, drastically way to make the American both or neither.” reducing limitations on people safer. Why not focus wiretaps and government Ramsey Clark on the root causes of terrorsurveillance. Muslims in ism? Why not reexamine the United States and our policies in the Middle around the world live in East that feed anti-American fear of being profiled as terror- are an attempt to prevent a hostility? The United States ists, since they can now be repeat of such lapses. Such bla- prides itself on the freedom it detained indefinitely without tant racial profiling should be allows its citizens, and scorns being charged with a crime if seen as no surprise given the those countries with oppressive they are believed to have links post-9/11 paranoid hysteria regimes (unless supporting to terrorism. Apparently, the our country has been mired in. them has economic benefits, Bush administration believes In reaction to these new e.g. Saudi Arabia, one of the that giving more power to the policies, many Muslims are most oppressive governments government and taking away bringing accusations of racial in the Middle East), yet at the our freedom is the way to make discrimination, and rightfully first sign of danger we are ready the American people safer, but so. For the past 13 months, our to take away those freedoms. it starts us down a dangerous civil liberties have been under Freedom and safety are not path. After the next terrorist attack, all in the name of mutually exclusive. I do not attack (which will inevitably increased safety. The events of feel very free or safe when the come) how long will it be Sept. 11 give no more reason to government has the power to before Tom Ridge and the suspect all Muslims of terror- intrude on my life. If keeping Office of Homeland Security ism than the Oklahoma City the American people safe turn into our own version of bombing does to suspect means profiling Arabs and the Gestapo? young white Army veterans Muslims, then why stop with As if tensions were not with crewcuts. These attitudes fingerprints and photographs? high enough between the will only serve to alienate Wouldn’t banning them from United States government and Muslims around the world, the country be even more effecthe Muslim community, new and cannot really be seen as an tive? With this mindset, if we security measures are in place effective step in the fight were attacked again the logical that will profile visitors to the against terrorism. If anything, next step would be to intern U.S. coming from certain profiling Arabs and Muslims Arab-Americans like the Middle East countries. In a will breed resentment and cost Japanese in World War II. This move reminiscent of totalitari- us the aid of those in the kind of reactionary thinking an regimes like Iraq, the Middle East who would assist will not get us anywhere. We Immigration and us in the war on terror. No can discriminate against and Naturalization Service (INS) doubt there are terrorists in our profile Arabs, throw out the will routinely photograph, fin- country right now, lying dor- Constitution, and strip-search gerprint, and question entrants mant, waiting for the next every person who gets on an to the country based on their opportunity to attack. Having airplane, but there will still be country of origin, and place the the full cooperation of the Arab terrorism as long as we ignore information in a federal data- and Muslim communities the real causes, and then we’ll base. No country is exempt could be a valuable weapon in be neither free nor safe.
Aaron Blackshear
from the checks, but government officials acknowledge that emphasis will be placed on Middle Eastern men ages 16 to 45. The security failures that proceeded Sept. 11 are well known, and the new measures
of trouble. They kept a roof over our heads, clothes on our bodies, and food in our tummies. They threw a day out the window to drive us and all of our crap out here to the dorms. And they bawled their eyes out that same night when they realized their baby was out of the house. We all mean a lot to our parents, and communication with them is very important. It’s a way of saying, “Thanks for putting up with me for so many years. Thanks for all that you’ve done for me.” And they deserve it, because without parents, I’d probably be living in a street gutter singing for money. God only knows where you’d be without your parents; probably sitting next to me drumming along to my singing! So next time your mother calls you up in your dorm room and all of your friends are there partying away, just
turn down the rap music for a few minutes, put down your (perfectly legal) drink and talk to her. She deserves it. Next time your parents ask you to go home and visit, do it! They need your support, and you need theirs. Next time your parents tell you to get your homework done, do it! That’s what we’re here for, anyway (well, maybe not some of us). Going to college is difficult for both you and your parents, so communication is critical! Here’s a tip for you all. Write at the top of your checkbook register “Say hi to mom.” Then every time that you spend that money that your parents helped you get, you’ll remember where it came from, and who to thank for it. Honor thy father and thy mother. If not for any other reason, do it because you need their money! Just remember that your parents are paying for this!
Bible Stories 101
The ‘Wisdom of Solomon’ William Humphreys Staff Writer The Rev. William Humphreys is the chaplain for Carroll College.
How often we hear it! Someone making a speech in class or in conversation on the sidewalk or at dinner will refer to the “Wisdom of Solomon” as if the rest of us should know what he or she means! The reference is usually to the Biblical story of Solomon, son of David and Bathsheba. Following the (s)exploits of King David to seduce and marry Bathsheba, formerly the wife of Uriah, divine punishment for the offense was the death of their first born son. Then their second son, Solomon, was conceived and born, and he grew to be the King, though not quite in literal succession to his father (see the Bible, First Kings, chapter 1). While Solomon is King, his reputation for wealth and wisdom came to be known throughout the land and beyond, in foreign countries and to the royalty of other lands. One story of his wise judgment seems to be the one more people will know - from I Kings, chapter 3, verse 16 and following. Two prostitutes give birth to babies in the same house three days apart. When the older newborn dies, its mother accuses the other mother of rolling over on her (younger) baby and then stealing the older baby to claim it as her own. A conflict follows as each mother accuses the other of telling lies: “’When I rose in the morning to nurse my son, I saw that he was dead; but when I looked at him closely in the morning, clearly it was not the son I had borne.’ But the other woman said, ‘No, the living son is mine, and the dead son is yours.’ The first said, ‘No, the dead son is yours, and the living son is mine.’ So they
argued before the king.” Sounds like some campus conversations about what belongs to whom! In his reputed great wisdom, King Solomon calls for a sword and orders that the living child be sliced in two, so that each mother can have her half of the matter in dispute. “But the woman whose son was alive said to the king - because compassion for her son burned within her - ‘Please, my lord, give her the living boy; certainly do not kill him!’ The other said, ‘It shall be neither mine nor yours; divide it.’ Then the king responded: ‘Give the first woman the living boy; do not kill him. She is his mother.’ “All Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered; and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him, to execute justice.” If all we can say today is, “just do the DNA test and get over it!” we have missed the opportunity for a good lesson or two. We might be challenged by this story to work in our lives to discern the wisdom of God and to live more fully, and likely, more happily, in whatever ways would be the result. Sometimes a new sense of wisdom is not the same as we’ve always done it, sometimes not at first the most logical, sometimes so unfamiliar that we have to make our way through life’s muddles as they occur. Campus politics, classroom discussions, opinions expressed in writing assignments, student organization policies and programs, behavior in the athletic arena, whether or not to overdo it on rice crispy treats at lunch, all provide opportunities for us to wonder, silently or loudly, just how true wisdom might inform our decision making. Let us be open to real wisdom when we hear it, when we know it, and when we can learn from it. Oh, for the “Wisdom of Solomon!”
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Coping with grief and loss Angie Brannan Special to The New Perspective
Grief is a necessary and painful journey everyone experiences in life. It doesn’t only occur after a death. A loss of a relationship, a change of job, a major life transition may often trigger a grief reaction. Try as we may, we cannot insulate ourselves from the power of losing someone or something dear. However, while we can’t avoid grief and loss, there are some things we can do to take care of each other and ourselves along the way. Recognize the Signs The first step in coping with loss is to recognize and accept our grief in whatever form it takes. Some people react to a loss with deep and painful displays of emotion. Some develop physical ailments. Others act out their grief rather than expressing it. Regardless of the way you experience grief, it’s important to recognize how the loss has affected you and not try to block grief or keep it inside. Accept Grief as a Process Once you recognize the
Signs of Grief Emotional reactions may include denial and shock anger
sadness numbness
Physical reactions may include panic loss of appetite
sleeplessness difficulty concentrating
Behavioral reactions may include withdrawing from others irritability and striking out signs of grief, you have to move through it. For each of us the journey is different, but researchers have noted common steps in the process of healing: (1) accepting the reality of the loss, (2) experiencing the pain of grief—walking through the emotions rather than trying to walk around them, (3) adjusting to life without the person in it and/or accepting how the loss has changed your life and (4) memorializing the loss so you can move on. Extend a Helping Hand Watching a friend experience loss is painful, too. There are simple ways to help. Being
a good listener and being available is key. Simple gestures like extending a helping hand, making a phone call, sending a card, giving a hug or helping with practical matters can make all the difference. You don’t have to have all the answers; you only have to offer comfort and hope. Seek Help Sometimes the sorrow that follows a loss can seem so overwhelming that life seems hopeless. If you or someone you care about is having difficulty coping with a loss, please reach out by calling the Walter Young Center at (262) 5247335.
Is your money in the cookie jar? Eve Jacobs Staff Writer
Is your money sitting in the cookie jar or hidden under your mattress? If neither, then perhaps you just aren’t saving money the way you should. It certainly is hard to save money while you are in college, but there are some easy ways to save a little at a time. Saving money is as easy as one, two, three! Many students do their laundry on campus and some make frequent trips to the laundry room. If you’d like to save some money, remember not to do your laundry until it is absolutely neces-
sary. Bed sheets don’t need to be washed very often, whereas your unmentionables and socks should be washed more frequently. Washing these necessities is a much better idea than washing your sheets on a weekly basis. Also, doing laundry with your roommate can easily save you a couple bucks, “Combining laundry with your roommate saves you money and time!” says sophomore Bonnie Nowak. Other students on campus like to save their change as well. Sophomore Mal Hall says, “After paying with paper money, I take the change and put it in a coffee cup and then
when it is full I transfer it to one of my accounts.” Even putting the extra change in a box and going to the bank and getting paper money later is a good money saving strategy. Using coupons for groceries and buying clothes on clearance may also help your cash flow problems. You can save a lot of money by buying good, cheap clothes and by using coupons. By following these helpful tips, you should be able to save money easily. If all else fails, you can always put some under your mattress or hide some in the cookie jar!
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Rise and shine! Tips for making the most of your morning time Elizabeth Martin Staff Writer
I never thought I could be a morning person. In fact, I used to schedule everything so I never had to wake up early. I had a summer job at a place that opens at 11 a.m., and all of my classes begin after 10 a.m. I planned my life around sleeping in. What I didn’t plan on was having an early bird for a roommate. At first, it was weird not to have to rush, but after awhile, I got used to it. I found that I was much more alert in my morning classes and having the time to eat breakfast gave me lots of extra energy for the day. Waking up an hour and 15 minutes before class gives pretty much anyone enough time to get to class fed, attentive, and looking good. The first strategy is to put your alarm clock on the other side of the room. If you have to leap out of bed to turn it off, you should already be somewhat awake, and not as apt to go back to sleep. Taking a warm shower right after you get out of bed helps to jump-start the day, as does using a cleanser that contains essences of citrus or mint, two types of scents that are scientifically proven to help you wake up (bonus: neither smells exclusively
girly or manly – they’re unisex!). If the aromatherapy scrub doesn’t help, try alternating hot and cold water every thirty seconds or so. After you’re done with the rest of your bathroom routine (i.e. shaving, brushing teeth, etc.), it’s time to get dressed. Guys, now that you have so much extra time on your hands, you can’t use the “I’m wearing this orange shirt with red-and-blue parachute pants because I didn’t have time to find a matching shirt” excuse. This waking up early thing could actually get you some favor with the ladies. Maybe it’s not such a bad idea after all. How you spend the rest of your morning is up to you. Do your hair, catch up on homework, e-mail, or wash that month-old, threefoot-high stack of dishes. Then, with half an hour to spare, mosey on down to the M.D.R. and grab some breakfast. They have some delicious choices, such as omelets, make-it-yourself waffles, bagels, and always a fast-food sandwich. Eat up and enjoy your energy-filled day! (A final word to the wise: waking up early may work really well for you, but hearing loud music or a shower concert may not be something your neighbors look forward to at the crack of dawn.)
Keeping your car in tip top shape Sara Harvey Staff Writer
Keeping your car in good shape isn’t hard as long as you know what you are doing. Here are some suggestions that will ensure you and your car a long, healthy and happy relationship. They might even save you some money! To start, you should protect your car from corrosion. What is corrosion? Corrosion, in most cases, is a combination of moisture and dirt, or road salt, depending on the time of year. Preventing corrosion is pretty simple; you just have to wash it, and more than once a year. At least once a month should be just fine. Make sure when you wash your car to wash off all of the places where the dirt and salt can accumulate (inside the wheel arches, under bumpers, etc.). Also, don’t forget to wash off the area under the battery as well. This area tends to rust.
You could also install splashguards. They prevent dirt and sand from spraying up from your tires and accumulating on the underside. The best part about these is that they are not that expensive and are easy to install. By doing this, you’ll add protection to the bottom of your car. Next is tire care. Clean your tires and then spray them with a tire care agent you can pick up at any NAPA location (this, too, is inexpensive). By simply doing this, your tires will not only look much better but will also stay in good condition longer. Make sure your tires are inflated properly, as underinflated tires wear faster and cause blowouts on the side of the highway. Headlights are also important. If you want to be able to see better at night without feeling the urge to See Maintenance Page 11
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Person on the Street
What’s it like living in Kilgour? Amber Bradford Staff Writer
“It’s quiet and I wasn’t sure about the all girls thing at first, but it’s okay!”
“It’s really quiet, but not really that bad. Better than I had imagined.”
Freshman Cassie DeBauche
“It’s not as bad as I originally thought it might be. It’s fun and doesn’t stink!”
“I enjoy living in Kilgour! It’s fairly quiet, which is good for studying and sleeping. Not to say that girls don’t know how to have fun! It’s a blast! Everyone is so nice!”
Freshman Dana Hickell
“Kilgour is very cool. I was just stuck in here last year, but I loved it and I’m back this year. It’s quiet when it needs to be, but it’s still a blast. (And it doesn’t smell!)
“Kilgour is a blast! It’s so quiet for studying, which is really nice. You can go to the Bergs and party, then come home and sleep.”
“Two words: Wang Gang.”
Popularity made simple Here is a guide for this year’s incoming freshman class to fit in during their next four years at Carroll College: 1. Southeastern Wisconsin offers a myriad of entertainment possibilities to keep your mind off of schoolwork for the weekend. Avoid these. Your weekends are best spent ducking under ceiling beams in a smoky basement while drinking domestic beer from a plastic cup. 2. As a college student, you’ll have to adjust to living on a very tight budget. While scraping together money to buy Ramen noodles and SpaghettiO’s, keep in mind that the most vital items to spend your money on are the fashionable and hip apparel at Abercrombie & Fitch. Expensive, yes, but I never said popularity comes for free. 2.1. Be sure to buy items that have an Abercrombie logo displayed prominently on the front. Why should such a cool company pay for advertising when you can pay to advertise for them? 3. Freshen up your tan reli-
“Kilgour is cool. It’s quiet so you can get your work done, plus it doesn’t smell like guys.” Freshmen Judie Zlolnik & Niki Blattner
“So far, Kilgour has been fine. It’s pretty quiet, which is good most of the time. All the girls have been really great on all the floors. I just wish we’d see guys more.” Freshman Bridget Albiero
How To
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Freshman Amy Nonestied
Freshman Julie Kottke
Sophomore Krysta Kaczmarzyk
Aaron Blackshear
Freshman Rachel Lubenow
giously, at least twice a week. Some may tell you it looks freakish and unnatural to have a golden brown tan in February, but the only freaks are those milky-white and yes, uncool people. Besides, you don’t really believe all that propaganda about tanning increasing the risk for skin cancer? 4. Re: Popularity tip #1: It is pointless to spend your weekends at all those cool, smoky parties if you don’t recount the stories of just how incapacitated you became Monday morning in the M.D.R., at full volume for everyone to hear. The peasants will bask in the glow of your unparalleled coolness. 5. For the ladies: If you are unlucky enough to have early morning classes, be sure to rise at the crack of dawn and meticulously prepare your hair and make-up, because only the least cool and least popular girl would ever value sleep over painted-on beauty. Freshmen take heed: By following these five simple rules you can guarantee yourself a place atop the social totem pole at Carroll College for the next four years. You’ll be the envy of all your friends; the masses will kneel before you.
Sophomores Laura Geist & Michelle Lashley
“I love the girls on my floor - everyone is so nice. The only problem is that there is a serious lack of Y-chromosomes on the fifth floor.” Freshman Lindsay Rupert
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Homecoming 2002
Medieval Magic: A Quest for Camelot
Photo by Nate Ellingson
Homecoming Update King & Queen Ryan Schultz & Abbey Kogler
Homecoming Court Sheree Algee Tom Gaulke Heidi Hoffman Sara James Cory Kroll Brad McMahon Brett McManus Justen Puechner Candice Rease Diane Tait
Banner Contest
Yell Like Hell Skit
Window Contest
Best Float
1st Place . . . . . . .Chi Omega 2nd Place . . . . . . . .Graphics Communication Club 3rd Place . . . . . . . . . . .Alpha Gamma Delta 1st Place . . .Psychology Club 2nd Place .Delta Rho Upsilon 3rd Place . . . . . .Chi Omega
Wednesday Games
1st Place......................MENC 2nd Place...Delta Rho Upsilon 3rd Place....................WCCX
Pet Peeves
A different way to hate the same train John LaConte Staff Writer
Everyone tells me what a wonderful place I have. It’s always about the location— what a great location. “You’re right by the football field. You’re right by the bar. You’re so close. You’re so lucky.” Then they saunter home and sleep, soundly, within the thick walls of a dorm room. While they rest, I bend a pillow over the back of my head in an effort to smother my ears from the excruciating sound of a train trying to stop. Like a tortured animal, metal rubbing against metal tends to make a painful, highpitched screeching noise. And I have to try and sleep through the torture every night. It starts between three and four and usually lasts the better part of an hour. I look out the window at the train. I can see it slowing. I can hear the screech. I look at the guy in the blue Taurus, stuck behind it. I wonder if he finds those blinking red lights to be irritating. I wish I were that guy, inconvenienced and irritated. At least
he’s not trying to sleep. I close my window, my only source of fresh air. As I begin to perspire, and my lungs start to constrict, I can still hear that infernal screech. Someone suggested buying leather curtains, but I don’t think they would help. The screech seems to seep right through the wall, like a ghost. The ghost permeates the seemingly thick layer of drywall and insulation through my palms, through my seventy-dollar pillow, through the cotton balls that tickle my eardrum and into my head. It circles around and distorts my thoughts to the point where I can’t focus on anything. I scream, but I don’t hear myself. It forces my jaw together and I start to grind the enamel off my teeth. And then, as quickly as it came, the ghost vanishes and I fall back asleep. In my dreams, my friends are talking to me. “You have such a great place, such a great . . .” but instead of saying location, they say locomotive. Then they start laughing, and their laughs are a series of high-pitched screeches.
1st Place.........................Black Student Union 2nd Place.........Carroll Players 3rd Place ...Delta Rho Upsilon
1st Place ....Delta Rho Upsilon 2nd Place...............Delta Zeta 3rd Place.....................MENC
Overall Spirit Award
1st Place ....Delta Rho Upsilon 2nd Place ....................MENC 3rd Place ...............Delta Zeta
Photo by Nate Ellingson
Above: Homecoming Queen Abbey Kogler and King Ryan Schultz ride in the Saturday afternoon parade on East Avenue. Left: Delta Rho Upsilon fraternity members cheer on the powderpuff players during Homecoming week.
How to throw a college party Sara Harvey Staff Writer
Are you tired of always being the guest at the party? Perhaps you would just rather have the party come to you. Well, you are in luck! It’s easy to throw your own party. However, having a party everyone will be raving about for the next week takes talent. Theme parties, in most cases, are very popular. So to start, you will want to pick a theme. Examples of theme parties are pajama, Greek (toga) or graffiti parties. Or, you could invent your own theme. Having a theme is important for a good party because it
allows your guests who don’t know each other to interact more. Once you’ve chosen a theme, you need to pick a day, and not just any day. Try to pick a day when no one else is having a party. This will ensure a maximum turnout for your party. Also, never have your party day be a Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or during finals. It’s just not a good idea. If you do, no one will show up and then you will be a loser. Next, is beer. For anyone who thinks that college parties are a bunch of kids sitting around playing charades and having nice, clean fun, you are in serious denial. So, for your party, you’re going to want to
get beer, and lots of it. Don’t get it in cans either, this is a hassle and way more expensive. Stick to plastic cups and kegs. Keep in mind that whatever money you put into this investment you’re going to want to get back, plus some. So, you’ll have to sit down and do all the figuring for that one. Shots are good too and will win over your guests who do not prefer beer. Most of the time they’ll come back just for the shots. A tip, when selecting your liquor for the shots, try not to pick anything that tastes like gasoline. Next is the musical selection. If all you have is “Sing See Party Page 11
On board for a semester at sea Sabrina Kopidlowski Special to The New Perspective
Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and administered by the Institute for Shipboard Education, the Semester at Sea program allows 600 students from the United States and abroad the opportunity to travel and study in a variety of locations. The Semester at Sea program sails every spring, summer, and fall semester. Students have the option of choosing from 60 courses in many different disciplines. All credits
earned aboard are easily transferable to the student’s college or university. In spring of 2003, the S.S. Universe Explorer, a 23,000 ton ship, will be traveling to destinations such as the Bahamas, Venezuela, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, India, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Destination stays range from three to six days and, once in port, students have the opportunity to see cities and rural areas, visit universities, and visit places of historical importance. There is also much to do aboard the S.S. Universe
Explorer. Aboard the ship, students can swim, play basketball or volleyball and lift weights among other campus activities. Tuition for the 2003 travels range from $14,675 to $15,275 with options for financial assistance to those students who qualify. Students interested in the Semester at Sea program have to have a fulltime status and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. If the Semester at Sea program has sparked an interest in you, then visit www.semesteratsea.com for additional information and enrollment applications.
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CASU, Carroll Players Haunted Hospital provides many scares tion of the Haunted Hospital, and we’re looking at having Staff Writer about 17 spookers a night.” While this will be the third It’s dark; very dark. You year for the Haunted walk cautiously; hearing every Hospital, according to step you make. Your breath is Sophomore Sean Cundy, short… and heavy. Your eyes treasurer of the Carroll dance about the room conPlayers, “Last year we were stantly searching for what may voted the sixth best haunted lurk behind the next turn. All house in the southeast area.” of a sudden, a figure jumps There are a lot of great out right in front of you things about the Haunted and makes a terrifying Haunted Hospital Hospital, including the noise to which you fact that the small fee of respond with a girly Where: 320 South St. in three dollars or three scream. You turn to your Downtown Waukesha canned goods per person companion and say, will go towards the “Hey man, let’s do that When: Oct. 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, Waukesha Food Pantry again!” 31 from 6-10 p.m. and 10percent of the The Carroll College profits will go to a charity. Haunted Hospital is Oct. 13, 20, 27 from 1-3 The rest of the proceeds coming to 320 South p.m. (Matinee) will go towards the Street in historical Carroll College art and downtown Waukesha Cost: $6 for General Admission theater programs. Also, (an easy walk from cam$3 or 3 canned food items after the matinee shows, pus) tonight, and if you Martha Merrell’s Books at dare to be horrified for for Matinee Admission 300 W. Main Street, will the second, third or even be having a special storytwelfth time, you can be scared from Oct. 10-13, 17- Russ Lilly, who are managing telling time. Cundy, whose favorite 20, 24-27, and 31 from 6 most of the construction and part about the Haunted p.m. to 10 p.m. For those who spooking.” CASU and the Carroll Hospital is, “The spooking. scare too easily, there will be Sunday afternoon matinees, Players have been working There is nothing better than Oct. 13, 20, and 27 from 1-3 together to put on the third hearing a really good scream,” annual Carroll College is willing to give us a little hint p.m. Jessie Schuster, president Haunted Hospital and accord- as to what we might expect to of the Carroll Art Student ing to Schuster, “Anywhere find in the Haunted Hospital. Union (CASU), explained the around twenty people con- “It is a twisting turning maze origin of the Haunted tribute work to the construc- where you will find a surgery
Jill Ridenour
Hospital as she said, “Basically, there was one student, Jody Ferron, who wanted to start up the Haunted House since he had done a few before, and he knew it would be a great fundraiser. He directed the Haunted House for the past two years, and this year is being carried on through Sean Cundy and
Photo by Andrew Farrell
Sophomore Jenny Kosek paints the textured walls of “the maze” in the student organized Haunted Hospital located in downtown Waukesha. room and an insect hall just to name a few.” The Haunted Hospital is hoping to surpass their turnout of about 2,000 visi-
tors from last year, so go down to 320 South Street “And you’ll get the scare for your money!” says Schuster.
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along with Raffy,” you are in big trouble. Don’t just pick music that you would listen to either. Not everyone will like what you listen to. Usually, popular dance club music fits any party. Check all of the music you will be playing for skips or cut-offs. There’s nothing worse than to have everyone at your party jammin’ to a well liked song and all of the sudden it skips or just stops all together. Boos will fill the room guaranteed if this happens. Make sure to keep the music going, goodness knows what will happen if the music just stops. So you’ve got your theme, your day, and the music. All that’s left is spreading the word. You only want the knowledge of your party to go by word of mouth. Start off by telling your friends and then have them tell their friends.
See how this spreads. If you’re not getting the reaction you had expected, start telling people you don’t even know, or even casual acquaintances. Then tell them to pass it on. Also, don’t start telling people about your party until at least three days before your party. When it’s finally time for your party, it’s your job to keep everything under control. You might want to have some of your friends or roommates help you out. Don’t let too many people outside. Many people will want to go outside because heat becomes a major issue, so put fans where everyone will be spending most of their time. Put any valuables you have in a locked room. Don’t let people go anywhere you don’t want to get trashed. Follow these simple suggestions and you will be a party master. Soon everyone will be waiting to hear when you’re next party will be.
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turn on your high beams, just follow these easy steps: First, take the headlight off the car and remove the bulb. Then, put a pinch of washing powder and a little piece of a soft rag inside the headlight. Next, pour in warm water and shake. This creates a washing machine effect and easily removes any dirt from your headlight. After 2-3 minutes, rinse under cold water and dry the inside with a hair dryer. Ba-da-bing! Amazingly clean headlights. Finally, being on campus you probably get a few scratches here and there from car doors. Here are a few last tips on how to remove those
scratches without taking your car to a professional. Removing scratches completely is difficult, but this advice will at least make it look better. Take some fine sandpaper (1500-2000 grit) and dampen it with water polish. Run the sandpaper over the scratches but do this carefully as not to rub any of the painting off itself. This should make those irritating bumper scratches look a lot better. You’re going to have to put forth a little more effort for those deep scratches you get in the side of your door (the ones that take the paint completely off ). Before you start, wash the area you intend to fix and let it dry
completely. Then go buy some spray paint (preferably the same color as your car). Shake well, at least 2-3 minutes, spray a small amount into the cap (do not spray directly on the scratch!). Apply it carefully to the scratch using a sharpened match; be careful not to overdo it. Apply it as thin and as wide as the scratch. Blot any drips and let the paint dry completely. Once dry, buff the painted area with some wax. Ahhh. Good as new. Be proud of your car. Take good care of it and it will take care of you. Following these easy steps will help ensure a better experience for you and your car. Happy motoring!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, October 10, 2002
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The Ring: Urban legend or reality? ‘Sparta’ sounds accessible Amy Kant Features Editor DreamWorks, SKG, will release The Ring nationwide on Friday, Oct. 18. It is rated PG-13 due to thematic elements, disturbing images, language and some drug references.
You decide to go camping with a bunch of friends. While you’re at the cabin, it begins to rain, and there is not much for you and your friends to do. So, you throw a tape in the VCR to see if it is something interesting. A bunch of strange images begins to flash across the screen. A ladder, a woman, a sunset, a child climbing out of a well. You are very confused, but intrigued as well, so you continue watching. The images become more and more bizarre. You are a bit scared but try not to let the others know. Then, all of the sudden, the tape just ends.
The phone rings. A woman’s voice says, “You have seven days to live.” Then the line goes dead. Exactly a week later, you mysteriously die. This bizarre video is circling the globe. It seems like just one of those urban legends. What if it isn’t? Could you be the next victim of The Ring? A newspaper reporter, Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), is especially skeptical, but when four teenagers mysteriously die exactly seven days from watching the video, she decides to do some investigating of her own. Rachel and her son, Aidan (David Dorfman), then become the latest victims of The Ring as she begins to unravel the mystery and background behind this strange phenomenon. Now, she only has one week to solve this mystery before she and Aidan fall victim to The Ring. Under the direction of
Gore Verbinski, this psychological thriller and its many twists and turns will certainly keep you on your toes. At one point, you think they’ve reached the happy ending. You quickly realize this is just the beginning and you really are not able to guess what will happen next. I would highly recommend The Ring to anyone who likes horror films. However, if you have high blood pressure, please take caution when viewing this film, as I guarantee your heart will be racing for the rest of the day. Every little noise you hear will make you jump as you wonder if you will be the next victim of The Ring. Will you still be here seven days after you see The Ring? I am still here, but I have two more days to go. If you don’t see me at brunch on Saturday, please call a doctor; The Ring has most likely taken me captive.
Studying the new politics of Islam Elisa Neckar Staff Writer
A recent guest speaker at Carroll College, Anthony Shadid was a correspondent for the Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt for five years. His book, Legacy of the Prophet: Despots, Democrats, and the New Politics of Islam, reflects his clear journalistic eye for detail. With that trained eye,
Shadid gives a vivid, first-person account of the changes in Islamic power and politics at the end of the twentieth century. He charts the development of the new generation of Muslims through interviews, stories from his reporting work in more than a dozen countries in the Middle East including Egypt, Afghanistan, Sudan and Iran, and flashbacks to days early in Islam’s history.
Details are Shadid’s strength, and he uses them, leaving the reader with lasting tangible images. When he describes the Taliban’s rise to power in Kabul, Afghanistan, he lists the new laws forced on the citizens: the laws on women’s dress, the requirements that men grow beards, and the rules forbidding televiSee Legacy Page 14
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A beautiful summer night in the Second City brought Sparta of El Paso, Texas’ to town in support of their debut album Wiretap Scars. This is the first leg of a fall tour that will take the band coast to coast in the US followed by trips to Japan and Europe. Doors opened at 6:00 p.m. and by 5:30 p.m. a long line stretched two blocks down Clark Avenue, which was already bustling with Cub fans leaving the afternoon game at Wrigley Field. Fans who arrived early and waited in line would quickly be rewarded for their punctuality as opening band Small Brown Bike wasted no time in steamrolling their way through an unfortunately brief 30 minute set. Opening song “Kingfisher” got the crowd going and they didn’t stop there. Keeping the betweensong banter to a minimum, they were able to squeeze almost a dozen songs into the set, mixing in some brand new numbers with a healthy portion of 2001’s Dead Reckoning. The new material shows the Michigan band trying to expand their sound while still maintaining the explosive energy they’ve always been known for. Touring with a high profile act like Sparta should gain Small Brown Bike a lot of new fans if they continue to perform as well as they did Friday night in Chicago. After sidling up to the bar for a few four-dollar beers, an even bigger crowd returned to the floor for second band Cave-In. Much of the crowd seemed shocked as Cave-In showcased a drastic departure from the chaotically aggressive material that has been their trademark.
For the first few songs everyone waited to hear the Cave-In that released albums like 2000’s Until Your Heart Stops, but it soon became apparent that this was a new band with a new sound. The new songs were complex and melodic, showing that the band has progressed beyond the sheer intensity and volume of past releases, but only time will tell if Cave-In can have success in these uncharted waters. During a surprisingly brief setup time the majority of the capacity crowd at The Metro headed onto the floor for the night’s headlining act. Shortly after the breakup of At the Drive In (ATDI) in 2001, three of the members came together under the moniker of Sparta and hit the ground running right where ATDI left off. The only accurate description of Sparta’s sound is the obvious one, as it bears an uncanny resemblance to that of ATDI, albeit less esoteric and more radio-friendly. Given the success of ATDI in the months before the breakup, a more accessible sound should bring Sparta the adulation of fans and critics alike. Their set on Friday was energetic and lively, as they blasted through just about every song from their debut full-length and its predecessor, the Austere EP. Jack-ofall-trades Gabe Gonzalez alternated between keyboard and third guitar, adding in all of the exterior flourishes that define Sparta’s sound, while the calland-response vocals of Jim Ward and Paul Hinojos soared over the top of the wall of guitars. Closing song “Air” left the crowd wanting more, but to no avail. Sparta seems destined for bigger and better things; hopefully their success will bring them back to the Midwest soon.
A quest for a murderer Sarah Lasee Staff Writer
A dead man wearing a green velvet gown with his arms and legs chained to a wooden rowboat is the opening scene in Anne Perry’s novel Half Moon Street. Enter Detective Pitt whose relentless search through Victorian London leads him to London’s artists; a group of actors that are fighting against censorship and to the new masters of portraiture done in photography. The battle heats up as the scandalous play that stars Cecily Antrim is closed down and the body is identified as master photographer Delbert Cathcart. This stunning revelation is the beginning of Pitt’s hunt for justice as he attempts to track down Cathcart’s killer. As Perry weaves her tale of Pitt’s quest for truth, her writ-
ing allows the reader to experience the deep unsettling emotions of the characters. The deep anguish and anger of Mariah; the deep love Pitt has for his wife Charlotte; the deep uncertainty of Caroline; and the deep passion of Jacob and Cecily are only a few of the emotions that the readers feel. These emotions are shown more and more strongly as the characters lives become intertwined with each other and Pitt’s investigation. Pitt’s quest comes to a shocking conclusion when he learns the identity of the murder and the controversial reasons behind Cathcart’s death. This is not today’s typical blood, guts and gore thriller. Instead it has a deep underlying plot dealing with censorship of thought and a woman’s changing place in London society, which should not be ignored.
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A & E in the Area Tabitha Menning Staff Writer
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Arts Open Mic Night - Carroll College Todd Wehr Memorial Library coffee shop - Thurs, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus: Soprano Marina Shaguch, mezzo Phyllis Pancella, baritone Stephen Powell - Fri, Oct. 11 at 11:15 a.m. - Sat, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. - Uhlein Hall - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. - (414) 273-7206 Charlotte’s Web - Now through Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. - Schauer Arts and Activity Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford - (262) 670-0560 The Laramie Project - Now through Oct. 12 - Mon, Thu-Sat at 8 p.m. - Murder of Matthew Shepard is explored through the direction of Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project - Windfall Theatre of Village Church Arts, 130 E. Juneau - (414) 332-3963 The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Now through Oct. 13 - Fri-Sat at 7 p.m. - Sun at 3:30 p.m. - First Stage Children’s Theatre - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. - (414) 273-7206 Scapino - Now through Oct. 14 - Wed-Thu at 7:30 p.m. - Marquette University, Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. - (414) 288-7504 All the Mornings in the World - Wed, Oct. 16 - Presented by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the Offices of Cultural Diversity and Advancement - Second film of the 2002 Multicultural Film Festival - (262) 524-7284 Shangri-la Chinese Acrobats - Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. - Schauer Arts and Activity Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford - (262) 670-0560 The Taming of the Shrew - Wed, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. - American Players Theatre Group Directed by David Frank - UW-Whitewater, Irvin L. Young Auditorium, 800 W. Main St. - (262) 472-2222 The Last Expression: Art and
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Auschwitz Thu. Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Multi-media presentation by Peter Hayes and David Mickenberg that will explore art in concentration camps $10 public, $5 students with identification Reservations required Milwaukee Public Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. (414) 278-2728
The Dining Room - Now through Oct. 19 - Fri-Sat at 8 p.m. - Brookfield Players - Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield - (262) 781- 9520 Waiting in the Wings - Fri-Sat, Oct. 11-19 at 8 p.m. - West Allis Players - Central Auditorium, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis - (414) 299-0384 David Sedaris - Sun, Oct. 20 at 7:30p.m. - Comedy - Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St. - (414) 286-3663 The Hunting of the Snark - Now through Oct. 20 - Thu-Sat at 7:30 p.m. - Sun at 2 p.m. - Theatre X, 158 N. Broadway - (414) 291-7800 Riverdance - Oct. 15-20 - Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. - (414) 224-3000 Artist Series at the Pabst: Pianist Garrick Ohlsson - Tue, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. - Classical music - Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells St. Waukesha Choral Union Concert - Wed, Oct. 23 at 7:30p.m. - Shattuck Music Center, Carroll College - (262) 524-7182 Anton in Show Business - Oct. 11-27 - Renaissance Theatre Works - Off-Broadway Theatre, 642 N. Water St. - (414) 278-0765 Dirty Blonde - Oct. 12-27 - Chamber Theatre Group - Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway - (414) 291-7800 Our Town - Now through Nov. 10 - Boulevard Ensemble Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. - (414) 744-5757 Escape From Happiness - Oct. 18-Nov. 17 - Fri at 8 p.m. - Sat at 4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
- Sun at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. - Tues-Thu at 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Repertory Theatre - Baker Theatre Complex, 108 E. Wells St. - (414) 224-9490
Entertainment The Cactus Club (414) 482-0160 - Jason Lowenstein, Oct. 12 - Karate, Oct. 13 Eagles Ballroom / The Rave (414) 342-7283 - The Strokes, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. - Bad Boy Bill, Tall Paul, Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. - Camp Kill Yourself, Oct. 13 - Bjorn Again, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. - Hoobastank, Blindside, Greenwheel, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. - Strange Folk, Oct. 16 - Lucky Boys Confusion, Oct. 18 - Non point, Sunset Black, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. - Ratdog, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. - The Misfits, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. - Jurassic 5, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. - Good Charlotte, Autopilot Off, Simple Plan, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. The Globe (414) 276-2233 - Ultimate Fakebook, Oct. 11 - Breaking Benjamen, Epidemic, Spud Monkey, Oct. 14 - Ditz and Rocket Girl, Oct. 18 - The Queers, The Methadones, The Riptides, Eighty-D, Oct. 24 Potawatomi Bingo and Casino 1-800-729-7244 - Chris Le Doux, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. - John Ivan Palmer, Oct. 1415 at 3 p.m. - David Sanborn, Oct. 17 - New Odyssey, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. - Mike Toomey, Oct. 23 Shank Hall (414) 276-7288 - Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. - Gaelic Storm, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. - Off-Broadway, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. - Hothouse Flowers, Colin Devlin, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. - Joe Bonamassa, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. - The Clumsy Lovers, Oct. 15 at 10 p.m. - Theory of a Dead Man, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. - ekoostik hookah, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. - Robbie Fulks, Oct. 19 at 10 p.m. - J Mascis, Oct. 21 - BR549, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. U.S. Cellular Arena (414) 908-6001 - Steven Curtis Chapman, Nichole Nordeman, Oct. 10
Thursday, October 10, 2002
Busted Stuff a success Phil Totten Special to The New Perspective
Busted Stuff is distinctly Dave Matthews. In his latest collection of songs, legendary artists such as Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Led Zeppelin, and the Crash Test Dummies have clearly influenced Matthews. Busted Stuff is another excellent example why Matthews’ music transcends the audience it does. His style of music is his success. He has a talent that allows him to create new music that sounds familiar to a diverse group of listeners. In his title song “Busted Stuff,” Matthews reminds us “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” It is an old proverb, but many will think of Bob Dylan as Matthews sings those words. The track entitled “You Never Know” includes the line, “What if God shuffled by one day?” If you’re a fan of
the Crash Test Dummies, the album God Shuffled His Feet most likely comes to mind. Matthews’ arrangement of the saxophone and electric violin in the “Raven” is clearly a Mellencamp staple. And Matthews wouldn’t be Matthews without a touch of the great Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin’s “Kashmir”, off their album Physical Graffiti, seems to be the driving force behind Matthews’ final track, “Bartender.” If anything negative can be said about Busted Stuff, it is an album that requires a few plays before the Dave Matthews Band can be heard. It is not as hard-hitting as two of his previous albums Before These Crowded Streets and Under The Table and Dreaming. But, it is an excellent album nonetheless. True to form, Matthews delivers another great album that demonstrates why he is one of music’s top draws.
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sion and music. “At Taliban checkpoints and intersections,” he writes, “glossy ribbons stripped from cassette tapes fluttered from poles in a not-sosubtle warning. It seemed effective: I never heard music while I was there.” Such details help the reader to picture a world that is foreign to them. Shadid is also a master of personal stories and one-onone interviews (not surprising considering his profession). Such interviews are carefully recounted and clearly depicted, fleshed out with the little details Shadid is so good at noticing. Dotting the entire book, they give all the trouble and turmoil a face, a name, a story. However, Legacy of the Prophet is not always an easy read – not a book to flop down with as a casual reader. So many battles, so many wins and losses are described that they begin to blur together and become confusing, and what’s worse, desensitizing. But Shadid does his best to make things clear for the less-than politically savvy reader: when the scene changes in the story, a map is provided to make sure the reader knows exactly where the action is tak-
ing place. And if the heavy political issues occasionally drag the narrative down, Shadid’s strong descriptions and vivid first-hand memories buoy it back up. Shadid’s work is strong and clear, with beautifully realized details, but perhaps its strongest asset is the sensitivity and depth with which he approaches the topic, his understanding of its issues. He makes a point of stating and restating that terrorists and extremists are not the Muslim population in general, but rather a minority. “Few in the West would claim that David Koresh spoke for all Christianity at Waco, Texas, or that Baruch Goldstein represented Judaism when he gunned down twenty-nine Muslim worshippers…in the West Bank town of Hebron,” he argues. Shadid’s work isn’t always easy reading, but it’s certainly compelling and timely (while the original printing was before Sept. 11, 2001, the newest paperback addition contains an introduction that addresses the terrorist attacks). His use of detail and personal stories makes Legacy of the Prophet a good choice for someone looking to better understand Islam, the Middle East, and its people.
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Table for Three
Exquisite decor, outstanding food make a winning combination sweetness of the sauce. It was the perfect appetizer, and at only $5.95, a perfect price! Ellie had Bah Mee Hank, a Staff Writers main dish consisting of grilled chicken pieces in a nest of thin Located on Bluemound egg noodles surrounded by Road in the Namaste Plaza is steamed vegetables including the newly opened (August 28 carrots, broccoli, and cabbage, to be exact!) Thai Kitchen. all served in a tasty mediumMolly, Ellie, and Eve spicy sauce. (our new partner in, ah, Everything was ideally Thai Kitchen crime) were all cooked, and the flaimpressed with the beau- Where: 1700 W. Bluemound Rd. vors of the various tifully decorated, spaingredients compliPhone: (262) 432-0078 cious restaurant. We also mented each other liked the exquisite walls, Hours: Sunday 4-10 p.m. well. Like Eve, Ellie which were covered with Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., felt she was served a murals and interesting, large amount of food brightly colored designs, 4-10 p.m. for a more-than-fair and the lovely. Thai price ($7.95). Saturday 4-10 p.m. music that played in the Because it was a background. The space hot day, we all ordered was well lit with several differ- They served a big plate of it water to drink, but there are ent kinds of paper-covered and she only ate three quarters many other beverage choices lamps. We couldn’t get over the or so because it was very filling. on the menu, including soft cloth napkins. drinks, authentic Thai teas (hot Her dinner only cost $7.95. Not only was Thai Kitchen The food left Molly as or iced), and even mixed aesthetically appealing, the staff impressed as she was with the drinks. The menu also includwas very hospitable. decor. She ordered the Mee ed many other main dishes The servers dressed up in Krob, an appetizer, which con- served with duck, beef, various authentic clothes that made the sisted of crunchy noodles and types of seafood, soups and salatmosphere even more wel- shrimp, with tomato sauce ads. coming. Our server was also poured over the top. Its We all recommend the very attentive to our needs, as crunchiness complimented the Thai Kitchen to anyone who
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Just Think Nathan Tritt Editor-in-Chief
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer? If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about him? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why can’t he fix a hole in a boat? Can blind people see their dreams? Why does the “Alphabet Song” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” have the same tune?
was the manager. Eve ordered Rad Nah, which consisted of chicken served over big, thick, juicy rice noodles, vegetables, and topped with a very special sauce. She thought the food was delicious. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables tasted good also.
has the urge to try something out-of-the-ordinary, and who wants to feel like Bangkok royalty. Although it’s not a place that can be reached on foot from Carroll, it is definitely
worth the 15-minute drive. The next time out-of-town relatives come to visit, take them to the Thai Kitchen and show them the cultural education you’re getting at Carroll!
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Dear Marie
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes Spencer Ridgemont Staff Astrologer
Libra September 22 - October 22 It could be time for you to seek public office. I hear New Jersey is looking for a good Democratic candidate. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Do you miss your dog? One time, my friends from high school and I threw rocks at a dog. Could it have been yours? Sagittarius November 22 - December 20 Blondes do in fact have more fun. They are prettier, they have better hair, they get all the guys, but oh yeah wait, they’re stupid. This might be a good time for you to reconsider dying your hair blonde. Capricorn December 21 - January 19 There was once a time when you used to think that school mattered. There was once a time when it all mattered. Now you have trouble making anything matter. Plug your meter, put it in park, step out of the car and bust out in dance. Lighten up here people. Aquarius January 20 - February 17 Have you fallen into a ring of fire? Mr. Cash relates
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well to you. If you don’t know who Mr. Cash is, you shouldn’t be thinking you’re all that. You’re no one without Cash. Pisces February 18 - March 20 Some assembly required. Put together the pieces of your life one by one. This isn’t some sort of psychology student project where you’ll be timed. A strong urge for Kenny G this month leaves you squandering KaZaA for mp3’s. Aries March 21 - April 19 Deep breathing helps you get through the tough times this month. In through the nose for four counts, out through the mouth for four counts. What the hey, maybe you should go buy yourself Sims Unleashed. Taurus April 20 - May 19 You might wonder, when will I finally achieve my ultimate goal? When will I leave my mark? What will it be? Perhaps you should do the deuce on Main Lawn. Gemini May 20 - June 20 Is football your game of choice for viewing? Are you finding yourself feeling lethargic and lazy? Maybe you should stop sitting on your butt, put down the
cheese curds, lay off the brats and get outside and play a friendly game of kickball. Cancer June 21 - July 21 Shopping this month could lead you to buy some extremely expensive items. Be careful with your money. Even though you have a huge crush on a Taurus, he or she can’t manage your money for you. Taurus persons are too concerned with their own finances to help you with that. Instead, justify your purchases by relating the items to their uses in life. For example, you totally need that new bra, because the other 800 you have just don’t match anything in your closet. Leo July 22 - August 22 As midterms approach, it’s time for you to reconsider your study habits. I would have to agree, you’re reading far too much. Stop, go out immediately. Sharkey’s has a shuttle now. Use it or lose it. Virgo August 23 - September 21 Still recovering from that intense homecoming weekend? Get back in gear fast by hitting the library. Hitting your head on the floor might not have hurt when you were praying to the porcelain gods, but it will when you flunk your exams.
Scaredy cats seek relationship advice Marie Carroll College’s Resident Advice Columnist If you have a problem, question or even just a comment for Marie, please send it to perspect@cc.edu with subject line “Dear Marie” or put it in a sealed envelope and send it through campus mail to The New Perspective office. All submissions are confidential.
Dear Marie, There is this guy I like. We hang out together all the time and we were even kinda involved last year, but I just don’t know if he likes me anymore and I don’t know if I should tell him how I feel. We’re friends and I don’t want to make things awkward. Thank you! More than Friends Dear MF, I can relate here; I am terrified to tell a guy if I like him. It sounds as if he probably likes to spend time with you. If you’re feeling brave, make some advances, like touching his hand or shoulder when you talk to him. He’ll probably be clueless, just because he’s a guy, but if he actually pulls away, I’d start fishing the vast pond of Carroll men (yeah right!). If he seems responsive, you know there might be something there. If he truly is a friend, he won’t be weirded out if you tell him you want to take your relationship to that next level. If he is the type that will be an immature baby and never want to talk to
you again, you won’t want him anymore, anyway…for a friend or boyfriend. Be brave and go for it, if he’s worthy of you he won’t let a little confession ruin a friendship. Who knows? Maybe he is sitting at home right now wondering how he is going to ask you out. Dear Marie, I have this friend, “Jessie.” Jessie is wonderful! We get along so well. The thing is, she likes this guy, “Brian,” who I think is so wrong for her. He always plays mind games with girls and strings them along. Here’s my problem: I like Jessie...a lot. I don’t want to see her get hurt and if she keeps going after Brian, I know she will be hurt. What do I do? Wannabe Jessie’s Guy Dear Wannabe, What are you afraid of? It sure sounds like you care about her, so why don’t you just tell her what you know about Brian and how you feel about her? The worst that could happen is that she’ll laugh in your face and tell you to get lost. If that happens, oh well. At least you tried! If/when she comes crying back to you because Brian broke her heart, you may just have to tell her, “I told you so,” instead of holding her in your arms and telling her that everything will be okay. Make sure you think of yourself, too, and don’t set yourself up for heartache.
Poetry Corner Sweet Surrender
Solitude
By: Bear Milne
Somehow, somewhere, someway…every time you’re right, you’re wrong. Follow the signs - only you to find - who’s behind the mirror…is it getting clearer To be or not to be, inferior to our misery, bent knees in silence - gold - hold me now, I’m so cold now…sun shine on our intentions and thaw from their frozen suspension This is my sweet surrender; this is my silent night…this is my release – from the disease that’s peace…to watch the riot of doves in their quiet flight. Tell me why does it seem my passion’s my crime…from what I know to what I find In any place I taste but waste and haste to purge this reality Look now what’s begun – a tickle to the tongue, flow of saliva… Sobriety no driver as I’m dancing in the street to meet self defeat Well this is my sweet surrender; this is my silent night; this is my release – from the disease that’s peace…to watch the riot of doves in their quiet flight. And so I teeter and totter, I loosen and fall further down - spinning around and around, as in the old school grounds…we were all innocent, we were all justified; Yet its only when I bathe in you’re eyes that on my journey I never went… I never lied…I never lied, I only died without in you to confide. Though from the path that does not stray I emerged where two roads converged…frostbitten in inferno, my comedy so un-divine as cerebral sodemy, I walk where my feet now take me. For this is my sweet surrender; this is my silent night; this is my release – from the disease that’s peace, to watch the riot of doves in their quiet flight. This is my, sweet surrender! This is my silent night! This is my release, from the disease that’s peace, to watch the riot of doves in their quiet flight…
By: Lynn Seeger
The hurrying of life, lights on, lights off, horns beeping, men and women frantically running with no where to go media, radio and news all in a race for the deadline. Only for me to stop and not see the lights, only for me not to hear the noises, to close my door and block out the business and chaos that surround me...to be alone for me. What are my inner sounds? Where is the silence that I long for? Where is the peace I need? Only in my own solitude will I find peace that I seek. The Voice of Experience By: Aja Nelson “Welcome To Life In College!” All I do is work! I sit and read. Researching and Studying, Ah!! Almost more than I can bare; I wish I were in Florida. Grabbing my notebooks with a sigh. I go to my class and scream! Dreaming of the winter break; It’s really not so far away. Hoping to get all “A’s”; I think of my family often. All this is worth my while. Hard work builds character. Quoting Mary Tyler Moore, “I’m gonna make it after all!”
If you see the sky and think you can fly or you smell a flower and feel an inner power, write it down quick and it may be our pick! Have a poem you may be interested in having published by The New Perspective? E-mail it to perspect@cc.edu with “Poetry Corner” in the subject line and we’ll let you know!
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High expectations for women’s tennis Lady Pioneers feel Dawn Marie Johnson Special to The New Perspective
Do not be fooled, Carroll’s women’s tennis shall not be mocked. Although the season is not going as expected, their record to date is 2-8. Despite the statistics, coach Tatum Klingbeil does not want the students, faculty, or competitors to underestimate her players. Though they are not winning the number of matches they would like coach Klingbeil has faith in her team. There should be no confusion that the team is a strong despite their struggle to find their grove for the season. Coach Klingbeil has high expectations for the season. She is focused on building a team that is both physically and mentally strong. Her reasoning for this is because it takes more than skill to win, but the mental ability to anticipate the moves of the opponent and to plan their strategy on he court. To accomplish the goals for the team Klingbeil has three tasks for the players. First, for each player to
take advantage of the sports and fitness resources Carroll College has to offer, such as the Bio-Mechanics lab which analyzes body movement and could assist the players with their strokes and volley. Second, for each player to spend time in the weight room. This would help build core body strength to have better position and form on the court. Finally, to encourage the players to practice throughout the year, because the more you practice the better you become. Athletic Director Kris Jacobsen is excited about the tennis team, and speaks highly of the new tennis coach Tatum Klingbeil stating that, “She is aggressive, and committed to building a stronger tennis team.” They want to do more than just participate in the game they want to win. The foundation for success has been set. With the hiring of new coach Tatum Klingbeil and support from the administration, the Carroll tennis team is on its way to becoming a stronger more competitive team.
confident heading into home stretch is Kristen Weber who transferred from Florida. These four should have a large After last month’s offensive impact. Junior Crossover Volleyball Nicole Pientrantonio and Tournament, the Lady sophomore Sara Douglas will Pioneers feel that they can direct Carroll’s offensive sysbeat any team on any given tems. Filling the position of night. “Conference play has Libero is junior Kristi increased in each division, Anderson. She will lead the there is no dominant school,” team defensively as the back first year head coach Anne row specialist. The surprise Slattery said. This means player of the season so far is there are no guaranteed victo- sophomore outside hitter ries or losses. Each match Kayla Pfeiffer. “I am extremeshould be fairly even. The ly pleased at the performance of Kayla’s L a d y play as our Pioneers side expectations “If we stay consistent, our weak hitter. She for the season enthusiasm and intensity will has stepped are high, but be at a high level as it up her ability come tournament time, comes closer to tourna- and level of play to earn the expectament time.” the starting tions will be much greater. Assistant Coach position. Her defense is T h i s Michelle Beardsley also an asset year’s perto the team. formance will We have high depend on the consistent level of play aspirations for Kayla in the and the intensity they bring years to come.” Slattery said. to the court. Consistency is a She refers to her bench as her factor Slattery and assistant “seventh player.” “They have done a great coach Michelle Beardsley says will need to improve. “If we job of motivating and encourstay consistent, our enthusi- aging the starters, competing asm and intensity will be at a for a starter when necessary, taking statistics. high level as it comes closer to and tournament time.” One of Everyone has played an the strongest improvements important role on this team. I from last year is team’s ability feel that each player will play to their fullest potential, and to pass the ball. However, Carroll has no then some. In doing so, this seniors on its squad this year. will raise the level of competiSeven juniors, three sopho- tion from those around mores and four freshmen them.” The Lady Pioneers’ goal make up the roster. Five of the returning players played is to finish in the top four of on varsity last season. The the Midwest Conference. In Pioneers are led by junior order to do this, they know it captains outside hitter Jesse is important to win the “big” Wege, middle hitter Stacey games. They would like to Danner and middle hitter See Volleyball Page 18 Amy Brandt. Another outside
Ryan Watterson Staff Writer
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Sophomore Dionna Welton serves up a doubles match in the Lady Pioneer game against Lake Forest College, Oct. 1.
Upcoming Sporting Events Cross Country Date
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Time
Oct. 19
Private School Championship @ Minooka Park
10:00 a.m.
Football (1-4) Date
Opponent
Time
Oct. 12 Oct. 19
@ Beloit St. Norbert
1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer (7-3) Date
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Oct. 17 Oct. 20
Maranatha St. Norbert
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Bringing it together Robyn McNeil Special to The New Perspective
Women’s Soccer (8-2) Date
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Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 20 Oct. 23
Lawrence @ Lake Forest St. Norbert @ Beloit
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Tennis (2-8) Date
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Oct. 12-13
MWC Championship
TBA
Volleyball (7-15) Date
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Oct. 10 Oct. 17
Concordia @ St. Norbert
7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 22
Beloit
7:00 p.m.
Team records are current as of Monday, Oct. 7.
The women’s soccer team began the 2002 season strong going 8-2. Under the coaching of Jason Bretzmann, the Lady Pioneers’ have been dominating games with goal scoring. Leading goals scorers have been sophomore forward Krista Schneider and freshman forward Julia Bell, with eight and seven goals respectively. However, Bretzmann has commented that all the players are getting involved offensively and defensively. From senior defender Angela Capes’ perspective, “The team has a lot of talent. More than in previous years. But it’s still a matter of bringing it all
together.” The ultimate goal for the team is to win the conference tournament in November. In sophomore midfielder Tracy Tetting’s words, “we are well on our way.” The Lady Pioneers are slowly bringing their game together, but nonetheless have scored more goals this year than the same point last season. With six victories and the ability to work together, the Lady Pioneers are confident they have a chance at winning the conference tournament in November. When questioned whether or not they could succeed at conference, freshman midfielder Rachel Miller is “almost positive” they could win.
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September strides bring October accomplishments Matthew Montpas Special to The New Perspective
The clouds are breaking and rays of light are beginning to shine through for the Carroll College cross country program. Under the tutelage of new coach Sean Thielitz the Pioneer runners are adjusting to a new system and coaching style. Thielitz has been satisfied with the start of the season, and is looking for huge strides to be made in the month of October. As far as the men are
concerned, Thielitz has some high expectations for this young team. Many of the athletes are first or second year runners, with the exception of junior Rob Jach. “However, when it comes to the new system everyone is a freshman,” remarked Thielitz. The head coach views the cross country season as a game of poker, where it is inadvisable to show your competition what you are working with. This is why he feels so positive about the remaining stretch of the sea-
son for this group of men. Thielitz knows the importance of the month of October for the men’s team. He has begun to alter practices to allow for a more competitive and rigorous training regime as the season winds down. The hope is the major strides made in August and September will payoff with a successful season. The coach understands this is a building year for the men’s program. On the women’s side, the program has made improvements to its already solid
Volleyball/New defensive position From Page 17
repeat performances like last year’s five game win over St. Norbert. They’ve already started off on the right foot beating defending conference champion Lake Forest in three straight games. A new position called Libero has been added to the sport of volleyball. Their
main role is to play defense in the back row. Their entrance into the game does not count towards the team’s allotted substitutions. This player wears a uniform of contrasting color and may not serve, or attack a ball above the height of the net. Also, an attacker may not attack a ball set by the Libero, if the Libero initiated the set in front of the
three-meter line. The Lady Pioneers were ranked seventh in the preseason pole. This number seemed low according to Slattery, “I believe we will surpass such a ranking. Our team goal is to earn as many points as possible in an effort to return the ‘All Sports Trophy’ back to its proper place, Carroll College.”
foundation. With the addition of talented freshmen Andrea Liermann and Dana Koehn, Thielitz feels this team is a definite asset to Carroll athletics. With some great team finishes at Parkside (fourth) and Concordia (second), he feels this team will have a great finish to the end of the season. Thielitz adamantly feels the women’s program has made some strong statements in their races and proven they are better than expected. He would like to
have the girls close the gap between the number five and six runner to better the teams overall chances in meets. “The (women’s) team is definitely a top three contender in conference,” espoused Thielitz. He also expects with new additions to this program that the women’s team will improve greatly for next year. He is hoping his approach to the end of the season will pay off and the women will continue with the success they have already achieved and continue to experience.
Football/Carroll defense excels at homecoming From Page 20
while Salvage rushed for 108 yards. Freshman running back Derek Kohut saw some action and rushed for 20 yards while quarterback Dement rushed for 15 yards and a touchdown. Freshman wide receiver Adam Fletcher, himself just getting on the touchdown board against the Illinois College Blue Boys, brought in two more touchdowns against the Vikings. The game also saw sophomore quarterback Marcus Koronkiewicz throw for 56 yards and a touchdown pass and Otto kicked for one hundred percent again, with a field goal and four extra points, giving him 13 points on the
season. On defense, Dougherty picked up another sack for the season, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Freshman defensive lineman Matt Drusch also got a sack on the day, and let’s not forget the three interceptions by Yttre, senior linebacker Joel Meier and freshman defensive back John Shelley for a combined loss of 33 yards on the Vikings behalf. Two freshmen led the day in tackles - linebacker Doug Hazen and defensive back Joe Jarosz - with senior linebacker Andy Molina rounding out the top three. Homecoming proved to the fans and to the Pioneers themselves what football looks like.
Renovations/Proposed increases in practice facilities From Page 20
ultimate Frisbee games, and various other activities played on a regular basis. Carroll could also establish its relationship with the city of Waukesha by sharing resources. Carroll could allow high school teams to play Friday night games on Van Male. The city already lets Carroll use its parks for soccer practice. The committee feels this project could only benefit the community. Practice Fields Currently, the soccer teams at Carroll do not practice on campus. They travel everyday to a field owned by
the city of Waukesha. If you take a look around, you’ll notice Carroll College is landlocked. There isn’t much land to work with around campus. To expand the practice field behind Van Male field the committee would like to remove the buildings behind the Van Male bleachers. This would expand the practice field for football, and possibly open up more room for other athletic teams. Thus, all Carroll teams would be able to practice on campus. These renovation plans will require strong support from alumni and students. With this support, perhaps one day Carroll will be able to have its athletes all practice on campus.
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Factoid screen savers: Fact or fiction Women’s golf upswing Brianna Majdecki & Jessica Johnson Special to The New Perspective
Everyone has noticed the student athlete factoids posted on Carroll’s Technology Center computers. How accurate are these factoids? Oh, and who forgot to use spellchecker before posting them? The factoid data was collected from a survey completed by 204 athletes last fall. The survey was part of a new effort by the athletic department to the facts out about student athletes. The idea for a screen saver idea came when the athletic department received a Student Athletes Taking Active Responsible Roles (STARR) grant from the NCAA. Along with the screen savers, this grant allowed them to handout stress balls, display posters, and use mouse pads in the computer labs to advertise these facts. But, how accurate are these facts, and whom do they represent? The students filled out this survey with the realization that it was anonymous
and that the results would not be held against them. When students see facts like, “94% of student athletes at Carroll believe that one should never drink to an intoxicating level that interferes with academics or other responsibilities,” it is easy to question the accuracy of these surveys. And as one athlete said, “maybe they only surveyed the people that didn’t drink to get the results they wanted. As a student, I see the real representation every weekend.” The athletic department used a survey based on Hobart and Williams Smith College’s Social Norms Theory. This theory has not worked well in the past, so they decided to use it in a different way. Their idea was to make the truth available to students in order to diminish the influence of peer pressure. According to Kris Hartz, the head athletic trainer, they “just wanted the facts.” They weren’t there to analyze the validity, but only to relay the information to the students. Who wouldn’t analyze the validity of these facts? Besides the facts about drinking and smoking includ-
ed in the survey, there were also factoids written about the student athletes’ academics, leisure time, and volunteer work. Some students feel that these facts are irrelevant, especially since there are other students doing the same or better. Other results included how many athletes eat two or more meals a day and how many get 6-8 hours of sleep a night. As one student said, “Who cares how much sleep student athletes get?” As for the errors in the screen savers, don’t blame the athletes. They weren’t responsible for typing out the results. Two members of the athletic department were, however, responsible for typing them. It is not apparent that an attempt has been made to correct them since they’ve been running for a while with errors such as athlets, Carrollege, and acadmeic. Two athletes sum up these errors along with the probable misrepresentation of student athletes within the survey, “Nobody surveyed us,” and “These are inaccurate.”
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Dawn Marie Johnson Special to The New Perspective
Main Hall is not the only thing on campus getting a facelift. The golf program is changing its look as well. The hiring of a new golf coach, Warren Garstecki, is the first part of securing a firm foundation for a winning team. He brings with him a new perspective and new ideas to make the program more competitive. The golf program this year is a small group of women working diligently to improve their strokes and stay focused. Garstecki is pleased with his team, and they have had a fairly good season. He would like to win the conference championship and he is taking steps to bring that goal into reality. Once the season is over,
he will focus his efforts on recruiting players for the next season. He would like to increase the number of women on the team because it would allow the team to have alternate players in the case injury or illness occurs. It would also make way for further competition. Garstecki would like to lengthen the golf season from six weeks to twelve weeks. This would allow for more competition and for the women’s golf program to participate in and qualify for Division III nationals. This would also be a good recruiting tool for both the team and Carroll College This new facelift for the women’s golf program is underway, and we can look forward to great accomplishments under the new direction of Garstecki.
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Carroll defeats Lawrence in Homecoming game for first victory Bear Milne Staff Writer
The Carroll College Pioneers took to the field Homecoming weekend confident, in high spirits and, most importantly, they were hungry. The Pioneers marched onto Van Male Field with the tenacity of a pack of wolves and they wanted Viking for dinner. The first two drives by both teams resulted in punts as the teams felt each other out, but on the second Viking possession, sophomore defensive lineman Derek Dougherty introduced Lawrence quarterback R. J. Rosenthal to the ground with his a sack. The impact knocked the ball loose and junior defensive end Mike Biwer quickly pounced on the ball, deep in Viking territory. Following rushes by senior running back Rob Brester and senior fullback Tony Salvage, senior quarterback Brad Dement brought in the first touchdown on a quick dart into the end zone. With sophomore kicker D.J. Otto following up with the extra point, the score stood at 7-0 Pioneers. Following the touchdown, the both teams endured fruitless drives. The Vikings’ second drive attempt harvested a
touchdown, tying the game at 7-7. On the kickoff, Brester fumbled, giving the ball to Illinois deep in Carroll territory. On the first play of the drive, Rosenthal’s pass was intercepted by senior defensive back Jason Yttre and returned for 20 yards. With rushes by Dement, Brester and Salvage getting the Pioneers close to the end zone, they gave the ball back to Brester who slammed his way into the end zone. Otto finished it off, making the score 14-7 Pioneers. Addressing the team’s problem running the ball last year and the hopes to improve this year, head coach Jeff Voris said, “Well, yes we lost two excellent receivers (Brandy Spoerl and Brad Guettel graduated), but running the ball allows for us to run down the clock and maintain possession. Once we can get some points on the board, we’re gonna run the ball, plain and simple, and we’ve been working on our running game all week. These guys are hungrier than I am, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’d be nice to have some fans.” Considering an estimate of 630 fans for the Illinois College game, Sept. 21, the homecoming game’s crowd of
Photo by Nate Ellingson
Carroll’s victory against Lawrence in the Homecoming game marks the football teams first win of the season. around 1500 was a vast improvement. In the second half, Carroll lead 23-7 after a 40-yard field goal by Otto and a Dement touchdown pass (with a failed two-point conversion) to jun-
Men’s soccer reaching goals
ior wide receiver Matt Carroll. The Pioneer possession was thanks again to the butterfingers of the Vikings, those lightning quick reflexes of the line and a recovery by Dougherty. When it was all said and done,
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Robyn McNeil Special to The New Perspective
The men’s soccer team started the year off shaky, but plan to pull through in the end. This season, the men 7-3 while standing 4-1 in the conference. Coach Rick Mobley says the goal over the next couple of weeks “is to play more consistently and not have so many up and down games.” The overall goal for the men’s soccer team is to “Qualify as one of four of the conference teams to make tournament,” says
Mobley. Senior forward Joe Snyder and freshman forward Michael Katzenberg are already working towards that goal offensively. Snyder leads the team in scoring with five goals and three assists. Katzenberg, who has started every match, has scored big for the team as well. Defensively, Mobley recognizes sophomore goalkeeper Jeffrey Madsen for being able to “show he’s a legitimate college soccer goalkeeper.” As a whole, Mobley believes the team has started to come together. Junior for-
ward Phil Hackbarth says, “We are starting to play better as a team.” Junior defender Dan Peplinski agrees and adds, “We have more talent this year and we work together, there’s more cohesiveness. As long as we play to what we are capable of, we can win.” The men’s soccer team has five more games to play in order to complete their immediate goal. When asked about meeting their ultimate goal of winning conference, freshman forward Michael Wheeler responds, “We’re going to do it.”
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Committee begins plans to renovate Ryan Watterson
Junior midfielder Ryan O’Meara takes control of the ball in the Pioneers 3-2 win over Lawrence.
it was an excellent day for Carroll football, and the team did indeed run the ball. Brester rushed for 62 yards and his first two touchdowns of the season,
If you thought Main Hall would be the only facility renovated at Carroll in the near future, you may be mistaken. There are plans in the works for major changes to Van Male Field. A committee has been formed to plan out the process of the project. Plans are still in the preliminary stages; however, progress could be just around the corner. The members of this committee are Senior Vice President Dean Rein , Director of Sports Information Rick Mobley, Athletic Director Kris Jacobsen, Director of EntryLevel Masters of Physical Therapy Program Jane Hopp Director of Campus Services and Rick Jessen. The Committee is attempting to find ways to expand the size of Carroll’s practice facilities, offer outdoor opportunities for students and add turf and lights to Van Male Field. Like the renovations to Main Hall, this project would be funded solely by contributions from the Carroll community. Alumni have already encouraged this project by offering donations. No funding would be taken from students’ tuition. Factors such as the economy and the number of contributions received will play a role on when this project will begin to take shape.
The committee in charge of this task would like to have the planning process completed in two to three months. The fundraising stage would prospectively take one year. They would like to see this dream become a reality by the fall of 2004. There are several smaller projects within the one large project. Turf One of the biggest goals the committee has is to replace Van Male’s grass with artificial turf. There are many benefits to having a turf field. The reason teams don’t practice on Van Male is because it would be torn up from all the use. Right now, the average life of artificial turf is 10-15 years. Turf never has to be cut. Also, the size of the field would be large enough for both a regulation soccer field and football field (Carroll’s soccer field currently does not conform to NCAA guidelines because it is too narrow). Not only would the field be used for these two sports, intramurals would use the field as well. Lights/Outdoor Opportunities Having Van Male Field under lights would be a huge benefit. Currently, Carroll athletes practice from 4-6 p.m. If the field were under lights, the school could have intramural flag football games, See Renovations Page 18