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NO CONFIDENCE Faculty expresses overwhelming lack of support for Falcone

Nathan Tritt Editor-in-Chief

meeting Monday. The committee was comprised of Dr. Larry Harper from the department of music, Dr. Mary Hauser from the department of education, Dr. Deirdre Keenan from the department of English, Dr. Paul Rempe from the department of history and

The faculty of Carroll College voted Monday evening 81-14 (with two abstentions) in favor of pronouncing their lack of confidence in President Frank Falcone. The emiriti professors present voted 13-1 in favor of the vote of no confiRelated Coverage dence.

The faculty meeting Timeline of events, pages 4-5 Monday was the second half of a meeting recessed Feb. 24 Prioritization update, page 4 after a motion for a vote of no confidence. This motion Student movement, page 5 was preceded by another motion for the president of the Dr. John Symms from the faculty, Dr. Peter Settle from department of mathematics.

“Falcone’s poor leadership the department of communications, to appoint a committee could not and should not be to look into the leadership of reduced to any single issue or Falcone and report their find- area of presidential responsibilings at Monday’s meeting. That ity,” stated Rempe. “Falcone motion passed 71-8 (with two frequently incorrectly frames abstentions and five emeriti in faculty discontent as if it were simple.” favor).

“I’m reasonably comfortThe Carroll College Faculty Committee to Evaluate able that what we’ve done at Presidential Leadership pre- Carroll College has been good sented the interim report on for this school,” remarked these findings at the 4 p.m. Falcone.

According to Dr. Joseph Dailey from the department of communications, who sat in on the committee deliberations and served as the secretary of the faculty meeting, the main things that were presented included the fact that Falcone has all but eliminated the faculty’s voice on academic matters. The committee also pointed out the fact that Falcone has “consciously avoided a long-term planning process.”

The committee’s presentation also made it clear that many of Falcone’s actions “have made it increasingly difficult to attract and retain well-qualified professors.” Dailey stated, “Falcone’s actions have driven out some of Carroll’s best professors, some of whom have been denied tenure and some of whom had intended to stay but now feel they must walk away from the college.”

Another major statement by the committee was the fact See Vote Page 6

College students disappear Katherine Michalets Staff Writer

Five male college-age students, four with ties to Wisconsin, have disappeared since last Halloween. They were all last seen leaving bars or parties that served alcohol. The missing men share many similarities that have led some to question whether foul play might be involved.

The first three men disappeared over 10 days in 2002.

The first was Christopher Jenkins, 21, a University of Minnesota student who was last seen at a bar in Minneapolis on Halloween night dressed in a costume.

Jenkins was found dead on Feb. 28 in the Mississippi River.

On Nov. 6, UW-Eau Claire student, Michael Noll, 22, disappeared after his birthday party, which was held at a local bar. Josh Guimond, 20, a student at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. was last

seen after a card party in a dorm that served alcohol on Nov. 9.

Another month passed before Chad Sharon, 18, a resident of Wisconsin who attended Notre Dame in Indiana disappeared after an off-campus party. His body is the only one to have been found; it was recovered from the St. Joseph River.

The last man to disappear was Nathan Herr, 21, after he spent the evening of Jan. 20 at a bar in Sheboygan that had a $10 all-you-can drink special.

A sixth person, Erika Dahlquist, was also reported missing after she left a bar in Minnesota Oct. 30 with a man.

Parents of the missing have set up rewards and information lines. Some of the parents have raised questions about whether foul play was involved in their children’s disappearances. The FBI has started its own investigation into the cases.

The similarities that the

missing men share are age and build. Also, the men were at places that served liquor the night that they disappeared.

Many of them were near I-94 or a body of water.

Parents aren’t the only ones speculating about the circumstances around the students’ disappearances. Adriane Seever, junior, believes that foul play is involved. “It seems highly suspicious,” she said.

Nicole Mann, a senior at Carroll College, is uncertain whether she believes foul play was a factor in the disappearances. “It’s just weird that so many students had disappeared around the same time period,” she said. She thinks that alcohol played a role in the men’s disappearances. “Their senses might have been clouded,” Mann said Senior, Thomas Popovich said, “If there wasn’t foul play involved they would have found them.”

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Junior Janelle Schmidt, sophomores Ryan Black and Alexis DePetrillo and senior Ruth Arnell show their support of Carroll faculty to passing cars on East Avenue during the faculty meeting Feb. 24.

Four denied tenure Nathan Tritt & Susan Brastad Editor-in-Chief & Layout Editor

On Feb. 22, the Carroll College Board of Trustees notified those professors eligible for tenure grants of their acceptance or denial.

Six professors were eligible for tenure and all were recommended by both their department chairs and the faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee, however, only two of those professors, Drs. Kevin McMahon and Joseph Piatt, both from the department of chemistry, were granted tenure.

The other four professors, Dr. Joel Heim and Nelia Beth Scovill from the department of religion and philosophy, Dr. Penny Johnson from the department of computer science and Dr. Charlene McMahon from the department of chemistry and biochemistry, were notified of their denied tenure.

When a professor is accept-

ed for tenure, they receive a lifetime tenure grant that allows them to have more academic freedom and basically means that they can’t be fired except under extreme circumstances such as gross misconduct, incompetence or for financial difficulties within the college, according to Dr. Susan Lewis of the department of biology, who also serves as the coordinator of faculty development.

“Tenure is a way to allow faculty to do their jobs without fear of reprisal,” said Lewis.

“Tenure allows for open and honest discourse among the faculty of the college.”

Tenure grants are made when a given professor has been hired into a tenure track position and has undergone twoand four-year reviews. During the professor’s sixth year, the Tenure and Promotion Committee conducts a final review to determine whether to recommend that professor to See Tenure Page 4

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2/17/03 Responded to a medical emergency in the Campus Center. Person fainted but refused medical attention.

2/20/03 Recovered a stolen parking permit 2/25/03 Had an intoxicated male non-student loitering in the Campus Center removed by Waukesha Police. The man had several other contacts with the police that day and was arrested.

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Swing Into Spring The Steele/Swarthout complex is holding its semiformal dance March 21 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Stackner Ballroom. Proceeds from the dance and the 50/50 raffle the preceeding week will benefit the children’s hospital. A professional DJ will be doing the music. For more information contact Annie Kesler at x6931.

Open Poetry / Prose Reading Century Magazine and the Carroll College Literary Club are sponsoring an open poetry/prose reading in the Coffee Shop, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. All students and other interested parties are invited to share their own original or favorite poetry pieces or just come to listen to others share.

Cookies will be provided.

Falcone Addresses Students President Frank Falcone will address student concerns Wednesday in the Stackner Ballroom at 3 p.m. Due to the many questions arising from recent decisions on campus, the Student Senate organized the event so students are informed on the decisions being made.

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Kilgour Residence Hall and South and North Bergstrom Residence Halls are all going to have card access to the exterior doors beginning March 17.

Director of Auxiliary Services, Gary Koenen, remarked, “It will be similar to an ATM strip and students will use their Carroll ID card to access entrances to the residence halls.”

The card swipes will read the code currently on the resident’s ID card. The software system will recognize all the residents in that hall.

Based on the information in the database, the computer signals the reader to do one of the three things: Light the green, valid light, then unlock the door for entry.

Light the red, denied light, indicating an invalid card swipe.

Light the amber reread light to instruct cardholder to re-swipe card.

The card access strip is durable and has a battery back up, so it will work in an electrical power outage by making 12,000 transactions in off-line mode, meaning 12,000 students would still be able to enter the building during a power outage.

When a resident’s card does not work the student should use their key and contact the number CARD, 2273, for assistance.

“Card access will add convenience to students as we add more services on one card, and soon students will only need one card to access buildings, specific labs, laundry or vending machines. Students will

even be able to use their card to purchase books at the bookstore. We will need to educate the community that it is not just an ID card. We need to treat it with the same value as a bankcard,” explained Koenen.

Ashley Krause, resident of North Bergstrom, excitedly said, “It would be more convenient for me, because sometimes I forget my keys, but I always carry my ID card.”

A resident of South Bergstrom, Brenna Johnson, took the opposite opinion of card access explaining she never carries her ID after 3 p.m. when she is done with classes. “It is easier getting out my keys than digging in my pocket for my ID especially since my hands are always full with bags. I still have to get my keys out to enter my dorm See One-Card Page 6

Missing/Always venture out in pairs From Page 1

Even though Senior, Arno Tellier suspects foul play in the disappearances, he isn’t concerned that something similar could happen to his friends or to himself. “I think that if it was going to happen you wouldn’t expect it, so I don’t worry about it,” he said.

John Harbeck, director of Campus Safety, at Carroll College doesn’t know if foul play is involved in the students’ disappearances but he said, “It’s a tragic story no matter how you look at it.”

Although no one has permanently disappeared from Carroll College, worried parents have reported their children missing. “We’ve had parents who call up to say that their daughter or son who calls every week at the same time didn’t (call),” said Harbeck. This happens most frequently once a student becomes more involved with school and activities and breaks his or her old pattern

according to Harbeck. “There have been cases of students going away for weekends and not telling their roommates,” he said.

Captain Babe of the Waukesha Police Department is also not aware of any students having disappeared from Carroll College’s campus but has heard of other disappearances on campuses in Wisconsin. “LaCrosse had five or six students disappear in the past few years. Their bodies were pulled out of the Mississippi River or other bodies of water and they had a high blood alcohol concentration,” he said.

As far as these recent disappearances, it is difficult for Babe to say whether foul play was involved. “It’s really hard to say, there doesn’t seem to be,” he said. He did point out that there was a similarity between the cases, “drinking is a common denominator.”

This doesn’t mean that you can’t go out and have a good

time. Babe said, “Go out and have fun, but someone should stay sober and escort. Leave as a group.”

Babe also has some advice for college students who travel at night, whether after a party or across campus. “Travel at least in pairs or a group. Be aware of your surroundings.”

He suggested keeping keys or a pen in your hand to use as a weapon. He also suggested keeping your car doors locked and checking the backseat before getting in.

Popovich agrees that students must take precautions. “I think that it could happen anywhere. It’s just a matter of being careful.”

Harbeck’s advice to students is to use “common sense safety. That takes care of the most likely things that happen.”

To aid students in safety, and help prevent any dissappearanes, Campus Safety has teamed up with the Criminal Justice Club to offer self-defense classes at Carroll.

“Second, while I can appreciate the suggestion that we move cautiously and slowly, I believe that some of the Task Force recommendations can be adopted and implemented fairly quickly. Some recommendations will require further consideration and consultation, and some may not be feasible. In short, we do not need to delay action on all recommendations until we are satisfied that everyone is comfortable with the total report.”

Frank Falcone, Feb. 14, 2003 “I want to re-emphasize that the Strategic Directions Task Force has presented a set of recommendations for consideration and further study. That process will be completed in a thoughtful and diligent manner.”

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Plagerism increases Sarah Lasee Staff Writer

Sloppy citing, copying and pasting, and buying entire papers off the Internet are a few of the enemies professors face in the classroom.

Plagiarism is on the rise at Carroll College and the Ethics Committee, which is made up of four faculty members, four students and one chairperson, is ready for battle.

The number of plagiarism cases brought to the Ethics Committee has already hit 30 this year, which is more than double that of the 2001-02 school year. Dr. Joel Heim, chairman of the Ethics Committee for the last two years, believes the sudden increase in numbers has more to do with the professors instead of the students. Before an addition was added to the school handbook on reporting plagiarism two years ago, it was more common for professors to deal directly with students that plagiarize in their classes instead of reporting them to the Academic Affairs Office.

Senior, Nicholas Gray, student member of the Ethics Committee, explained that the way the committee works is when a student is caught plagiarizing, the matter is first dealt with by the professor.

The case will then be brought to the Academic Affairs Office where they remove all identifying information so that the committee can look over the case in an unbiased way. The chairperson is the only one privileged to see who plagiarized. This way the committee can keep an eye out for a “serial cheater” said Dr. Heim.

After the committee is done looking at the case Gray said, “We decide whether or not the punishment assigned by the professor was just or what actions the committee might take.” In most cases, Gray went on to explain the committee usually approves of the faculty member’s recommendation of a punishment. The student can either accept the

punishment or appeal.

Out of all the people on the ethics committee Dr. Heim said, “It is the students who tend to be the toughest.”

Student member Junior, Lindsay Schoenwetter believes that students are getting away with more then they should.

She said, “I personally feel that the punishments should be stricter.” Junior, Stephen Pfeiffer, another student member, said, “By being here we hope we act as a deterrent to cheating and plagiarism.”

The punishment for plagiarism ranges from a written reprimand to suspension or removal from the college or professional program.

Schoenwetter said,” One key factor is whether or not the individual has a previous record for plagiarizing. For a second offense a more serious punishment will be given.”

Gray added, “As of right now, since I have been on the committee we have not had any repeat offenders.”

According To Dr. Heim, this year’s plagiarism cases deal more with “sloppy citations” than anything more serious. In most cases, a letter of reprimand is sent out to the student. Most students choose not to appeal the case but Dr. Heim did mention that the case they are working on right now is a little more serious and there is a good chance the student will appeal it. Pfeiffer agrees with Dr. Heim about the citations and said, “Most cases are just that students didn’t follow proper citing format, and others are because students do not know what exactly plagiarism is. In the cases it is evident they knew they were plagiarizing, it usually has to do with copying and pasting from the Internet because of time constraints.” While the Internet does make plagiarism easier for students, it also makes it easier for the professors to catch them. Gray said, “Carroll is looking into purchasing a database that would allow professors to scan papers See Plagerism Page 6

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Why war? Forum educates Carroll Elizabeth Martin Staff Writer

In light of the building tension between the United States and Iraq, a group of concerned students has organized a series of forums to address the issue.

“Our purpose in the forums is to provide each student with objective information concerning the current conflict between the United States and Iraq,” said senior Annie Kessler, the group’s founder. “We also want to increase awareness and encourage individuals to think globally.”

In order to keep students, faculty, and community members from being apathetic, Kesler stressed the importance of the concept she calls “think, speak, act.” She said it is imperative that people make educated decisions by thinking about issues and having dialogues about the issues, before acting Photo by Andrew Farrell on their beliefs.

Dr. Charles Byler addresses students on Feb. 26 Senior, Haakon Haakenson, a member of the a t t h e f i r s t f o r u m e n t i t l e d “ W h y W a r ? ” group of concerned students, Concerned students met to discuss the recent said, “The very process of dia- happenings. logue is crucial to establishing a common ground on which we speeches, Carroll College are ever the same, and complex can resolve many of the con- Chaplain Rev. Bill Humphreys issues can’t be oversimplified. flicts that divide us as a nation moderated a question and Several audience members took and as a global community.” It answer session between the the opportunity to share their was on these principles that a speakers and the audience. opinions and debate during the committee was formed to plan Judith Williams, Dr. David open mic session, and the the forums that many students, Gilcrest, and Dr. Kimberly forum ended with a question faculty, and community mem- Redding were the speakers at and answer session, as the first bers have attended. the second forum, Wed., Feb. did.

The first forum, held on 26. Williams, a community “I wanted to understand Wed., Feb. 19, feawhat was going tured Dr. Charles on in the world, Byler and Dr. Joel because I hadn’t “The very process of dialogue is crucial to estabHeim, and been paying lishing a common ground on which we Professor Mary much attention,” Kazmierczak. Byler, can resolve many of the conflicts that divide us as said freshman a history professor, Nick Beaudin, a nation and as a global community.” spoke about the who believed the history of United Junior Haakon Haakenson forums were very States foreign relaeffective. tions in the Middle On both East, especially in nights during the Iraq. Religion and Philosophy member, discussed her involve- question and answer session, all Professor Heim focused on the ment in non-violent protests of the speakers advocated alterJust War Theory, and how he against things she believes to be native press in getting more does not believe that it is appro- unjust, such as the School of the information about the pending priate for the current situation. Americas, war, and apartheid. war in Iraq. Some news sources Finally, Kazmierczak, a profes- In her talk, she cited many non- that were suggested are National sor in the politics department, violent civil rights activists, such Public Radio, the New York discussed the United Nations, as Ghandi, Martin Luther Times, Columbia Encyclopedia, and focused mainly on the King, Jr., and Rosa Parks. “War the National Catholic Reporter, Security Council. Following the of Words” was the title of and Sojourners.

Lastly, Redding recomEnglish professor Gilcrest’s speech. In it, he questioned mended a resource that many who, exactly, are “we,” and believe people do not use nearly what is “war,” when it is said enough. “Trust your brain a litthat “we are going to war tle bit,” she said. “If (something) doesn’t sound right, against Iraq?”

Finally, Redding, a profes- there’s a reason why.”

E-mail carrollcollegefosor in the history department, discussed why it is important to rum@yahoo.com for more recognize the limits of history, information on the forums, or in this case, when dealing with with questions, comments, or war, because no two situations suggestions.

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Timeline

Departmental chairs criticize task force Nathan Tritt

April 17, 1991 The faculty of Springfield College submits a message to their Board of Trustees expressing a vote of no confidence.

April 18, 1991 The Springfield College Faculty forwards a “Statement of Particulars” to the Board explaining Falcone’s “inability to understand and communicate.”

March 1999 Jossey-Bass, Inc. publishes Robert C. Dickeson’s book, Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services: Reallocating Resources to Achieve Strategic Balance.

December 1999 Dr. Rebecca Sherrick is fired, then appointed President of Aurora University within one year.

May 2002 Dr. John Symms resigns as Associated Dean for Academic Affairs, followed shortly thereafter by his joining of a committee to reestablish pre-1996 governance structures.

Summer 2002 Three tenure-track professors of chemistry are offered the opportunity to sign on as non-tenure track professors, only two can be offered tenure.

Recent data of the Higher Education Research Institute is released to Carroll professors.

The data places Carroll faculty’s “overall job satisfaction” in the bottom 1% of private four-year colleges nationwide.

June 10, 2002 A memorandum from Dr. Cynthia Horst, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Biology is presented to President Falcone. The document suggests concern for a proposed two school system when the current system is working well.

June 14, 2002 Board Chairman and President Falcone meet with 17 professors and 3 administrators. A professor questions the concept of Carroll as a traditional liberal arts college.

None feel Carroll is, but this is not written in the transcript of the taped meeting.

June, 2002 Dr. Cynthia Horst writes a letter to President Falcone providing data and evidence that refutes the rationale given by Falcone for a division of the college. The letter is forwarded to the Board of Trustees, but not made public.

September 10, 2002 An internal letter is distributed to all members of the Board of Trustees citing the Higher Education Research Institute data as particularly troubling, especially because the survey took place before the two schools decision.

December 19, 2002 The prioritization report is given to President Falcone.

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Editor-in-Chief

A letter from 14 departmental chairs expressing dissatisfaction toward the prioritization process was submitted to President Frank Falcone last month.

The Academic Prioritization Report, released to faculty and staff Feb. 5, Student Senate Feb. 9 and published in The New Perspective Feb. 20, disclosed the recommendations put forth by the Strategic Directions Task Force. The task force was appointed last spring

by Falcone to assess the allocation of resources to both academic departments and administrative processes. The task force has completed its review of academic programs and still plans on reviewing administrative programs, according to Falcone.

The task force’s recommendations include dropping the theatre arts major as well as the journalism emphasis of the communication major. It also suggests eliminating faculty positions in art, Spanish, music, sociology and theatre arts. These recommended changes have disturbed both faculty and students involved in those departments and others. According to Faculty President Dr. Peter Settle from the department of communications, the mood of the faculty is “extremely concerned.” Much of this concern bears on the fact that many fear for the future of the liberal arts core that the college was founded on.

“I didn’t ask the task force to make a whole bunch of changes at Carroll College. All I said was, ‘From your perspec-

term good of students,” commented Dr. Gary Stevens from the department of English.

The letter also said that there was no rationale provided to the departments involved in the recommendations. It questions the academic vision used in the recommendations, as well as the possible consequences in academic programming and alumni support.

The third thing Photo by Teresa Dickert the letter states is Faculty President Dr. Peter Settle. that the process was “f u n d a m e n t a l l y tive as faculty members, follow- flawed” and that the resulting ing a methodology that you effects of the recommendations suggested, what issues do you were not fully considered. It think we ought to be looking at calls for a “complete cessation and discussing with depart- of all actions, both those ments?’” remarked Falcone. included as part of the recom“I’m sorry that people are get- mendations and those that folting upset and I’m sorry that low from them.” The letter also people have jumped to the con- demands that “a full and comclusion that this means the plete review of both the process demise of liberal arts.” engaged in by the Task Force The letter from the depart- and their recommendations be mental chairs was a consensus conducted in consultation with by those members who signed departments” and recommends it that the prioritization process that a Faculty Executive was “seriously flawed,” claim- Committee-appointed group ing that “several of the resulting be given that task. recommendations are either “I agreed with the consenunrelated to the data provided sus expressed in the letter about by academic departments or do the process,” stated Dr. Susan not follow from that data.” It Lewis from the department of stated that departments should biology, who also serves as the have been contacted for more coordinator of faculty developinformation before making any ment. recommendations.

“I think people are being “I signed (the letter) very immature in their reacbecause the prioritization goals tions to prioritization,” comwould damage the college and mented Falcone about the letwould detract from the long- ter. “In a perfect world, people

would settle down. I think its unfortunate that people have reacted the way they have.”

The rest of the faculty recently endorsed the letter that was sent to Falcone. At a monthly meeting of the faculty, Feb. 24, Dr. Joseph Dailey from the department of communications made a motion for the faculty to endorse the letter and Dr. Charles Byler from the department of history seconded his motion. After a faculty vote, the motion passed 73-9.

The process that the task force used followed a methodology from Robert C. Dickeson’s Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services, which the task force members suggested last spring.

“We’re doing what many schools are doing and that’s why this prioritization process was based on national studies and what many other institutions are doing right now,” stated Falcone. “The goal is to say, ‘Are we spending out limited resources in the right places where we’re serving the most students and serving students most effectively?’ We can’t just keep adding students around here. We can’t just keep raising tuition. We have to look at what else we do around here and say, ‘Is that the best way we can use the students’ dollars?’”

Dr. David Simpson from the department of psychology read Dickeson’s book and asks the question, “Why did the Strategic Directions Task Force ignore or reject so much of Dickeson’s advice?” in his short paper, “Some Thoughts on Carefully Reading for a Second See Prioritization Page 6

Tenure/Professors question Board’s tenure decisions From Page 1

Vice President of Academic Affairs Lynne Bernier and President Frank Falcone for further review. The two senior administrators make their recommendations to the Academic Committee of the Board of Trustees, the governing body that has the power to grant tenure.

“I’m in my 29th year and, in those 29 years, it has been rare that the president has not accepted the recommendations (of the Tenure and Promotion Committee),” stated Dr. Peter Settle, president of the faculty.

“To the best of my knowledge, I can recall no instance in which this many people were denied tenure at the same time.”

The four professors that were not granted tenure receive what is referred to as a terminal year, according to Settle. This means that they have an optional one-year contract at the school and are able to use that year to find another job.

Besides the obvious problem of looming unemployment, there is also a certain stigma attached to a denial of

tenure. According to Lewis, when one’s tenure is denied, their academic career is pretty much over.

The problem with the decision by the president and the Board of Trustees does not stop with the professors that were denied tenure. It also extends to the college as a whole when attracting applicants to fill the soon-to-be open positions.

“When you look at the process of tenure and the fact that four of the six were proved by the (Tenure and Promotion) Committee and refused, that is damaging to the whole institution,” commented Scovill.

“How are we going to be able to attract quality people? We were all qualified.”

According to Falcone, the Tenure and Promotion Committee looks more at the professors’ job performance, whereas the administration, and subsequently the Board of Trustees, assumes that all recommended professors have the professional qualifications necessary for a tenured position at Carroll. The administration and Board instead look into the

future vision of the institution and what changes may or may not be necessary in the future of certain departments.

“One of my jobs is to make sure that Carroll College remains strong and that it remains committed to its mission,” stated Falcone. “There are some disagreements about how to do that. We’re going to have disagreements about whether some individuals have been hurt by trying to serve those goals and we try to minimize that as much as possible.”

Falcone indicated that granting tenure to a professor means guaranteeing an average of approximately $1.5 million over 30 years, which could prove hazardous to the college’s financial stability. “We don’t have a lot of margin for error. It wouldn’t take much to cause some financial problems at Carroll where we really would have to go back and cut programs and cut people. All we’re really saying is that we’re not going to make lifetime tenure grants to some people where we have some concerns about the future. What we’re saying is that we have to look at current aca-

demic programs to see if that’s the best use we can get for the limited resources, and when you do that, sometimes you pay a price for it.”

Falcone would not comment, however, on the specific reasons for the denial of the four professors, stating that the details regarding personnel decisions are not public information.

Withholding this information has led to much confusion and disappointment amongst the faculty at Carroll.

“I was given no reason why,” stated Heim, whose wife, Scovill, was also denied tenure.

“This decision makes absolutely no sense. It’s not consistent with the prioritization report, catalog or the will of the faculty,” said Scovill. “We just don’t understand this decision.”

Dr. Kevin McMahon, whose wife, Charlene, was denied tenure, remarked, “Obviously, I’m very disappointed. (Because I was granted tenure and she was not) it was a bittersweet experience for me.”

All four professors have filed appeals with the Faculty and Staff Concerns Committee.

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Students take action to show support for faculty

Timeline

Amy Kant Features Editor

Carroll College has been in a state of unrest. Students are frustrated and distraught by recent events on campus, including the publication of the Strategic Directions Task Force’s prioritization recommendations Feb. 20, the tenure denial of four popular faculty Feb. 22 and the lack of both student and faculty voices in these processes.

Senior Jesse Gant states that the prioritization recommendations and denial of tenure are “a total reinvention of Carroll College.”

Students quickly united to both support faculty and to voice their concerns. In a matter of hours, signs were posted all over campus and the local media was notified.

More than 150 students rallied outside the Dorothy Goff Frisch Recital Hall in Shattuck Music Center Feb. 24. They held signs reading such sayings as, “We support our faculty.”

Students came for different reasons. Some, to voice their concern for the instability of the liberal arts programs, some to support those faculty denied tenure, some to encourage a vote of no confidence and others came simply to see what was going on.

There has been much concern regarding such student demonstrations. Rumors have been flying around campus that professors are encouraging students to protest.

At the Student Senate meeting Sunday, Dr. Deirdre Keenan from the department of English asked students to raise their hands if they had been persuaded by faculty to protest and to participate in demonstrations across campus.

Not a single student raised their hand.

In response, Student Senate President Mick Linse said, “Carroll students are strong, independent thinkers. We don’t need anybody to incite us. We can look at all the facts once we’re given the facts and make decisions on our own. That’s an example of us acting as free,

January 20, 2003 Larry Harper resigns from the Prioritization Task Force.

February 5, 2003 The Prioritization report is made available to faculty.

February 11, 2003 A letter protesting the recommendations of the task force is signed by thirteen department chairs including Charles Byler and Michael Schuder.

February 12, 2003

Photo by Nathan Tritt

Students gather outside of the Recital Hall in Shattuck Auditorium, Feb. 24 to show support for the well-attended faculty meeting. independent thinkers.”

Students also have concerns about such demonstrations and how they will be viewed both on and off campus.

Senior Haakon Haakenson has consistently and openly encouraged students to unite efforts and to maintain a positive connotation to the platform and petition circulating campus.

Students have been urged by their peers not to focus on bashing President Frank Falcone but to focus on the issues at hand.

During the student rally Feb. 24, Haakenson took charge and controlled the situation. He spoke a number of times, fusing together the efforts of the different student groups.

Haakenson urged students to assemble these multiple platforms into one coherent idea.

These ideas were efficiently meshed together by a group of 25 students and presented to Student Senate Sunday.

This cohesive platform emphasizes student concerns, stating, “Of any group at Carroll College, students are the single group that is most affected by the changes (outlined in

the prioritization recommendations report)…it is more than appropriate that students be a part of the process of prioritization.”

This document continues by stating the student body’s petitions. These petitions include a suspension of the prioritization process until the student body is an active participant, student access to all documents relating to the process of prioritization, that the recent tenure decisions be reconsidered and that the administration and Board of Trustees demonstrate that future tenure decisions will heed the recommendations of the faculty and student body.

A formal petition was organized and signed by 720 students. This petition, prepared by religion students, addresses the two primary areas of students’ concern: the denial of faculty tenure and the fear of the demise of liberal arts programs. The petition urges Falcone to address such student concerns at the open forum Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Students are rightfully concerned how their actions now will affect their future here at

Carroll College.

Senior John LaConte encourages students, “The only way to change is to have a majority of students to show their unrest.”

Students are also encouraged to look down the road and how the decisions made today will affect future students.

While the faculty and student efforts must be kept separate, the faculty finds comfort in the overwhelming student response.

Nelia Beth Scovill, a religion and philosophy professor recently denied tenure, states, “Carroll can only be better if students are caring about the future.”

In response to the student rally, Faculty President Dr. Peter Settle from the department of communications states, “I saw near universal agreement among those students in support of faculty efforts to improve the educational programs for students.”

Settle continues, “I don’t have words to express to you how much that means to us. A great deal. We took great heart in that.”

Platform for the Carroll College Student Body Regarding Objections to the Process of Prioritization and to the Recent Denial of Tenure for Faculty Members On Feb. 18, 2003, Frank Falcone sent a letter to faculty regarding the status of the prioritization progress. In this letter, he declared that he “was proud of the thoughtful, comprehensive review the [Strategic Directions] Task Force members provided.”

The methodologies utilized by the Task Force were outlined in Robert C. Dickeson’s Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services. On Pages 87-88, Dickeson makes several recommendations, but of particular interest is his suggestion that those engaging in the process of prioritization should “conduct a hearing to explain the reasoning behind the rankings and to receive suggestions and feedback before finalizing the decisions and passing them on to the next level.”

Dickeson goes on to say that he has “seen this process yield information that proved invaluable to the process, and in every instance, subsequent decisions were better made because they were better informed… Involvement by interested

parties also serves to facilitate creativity and build trust.”

It has become clear that a great number of Carroll College students are concerned about the Academic Program Prioritization Report that was outlined in The New Perspective last week. Many of the suggestions made in the report came as a complete surprise to many of the students on campus.

Of any group at Carroll College, students are the single group most affected by the changes outlined in the Academic Program Prioritization Report.

Furthermore, as an “interested party,” it is more than appropriate that students be a part of the process of prioritization.

As prioritization is a process that could potentially span over several years, the student body petitions the following: That the administration, the faculty, the Strategic Directions Task Force, or any other parties engaging in activities related to the prioritization proves must suspend indefinitely the aforementioned

activities until such a time as the student body is an active participant of said process.

That the student body be granted access to any and all documentation relating to the process of prioritization.

That the following faculty members be reconsidered for tenure, as all were recommended for tenure by the Tenure and Promotions Committee: • Professor Penny Johnson • Professor Joel Heim • Professor Nelia Beth Scovill • Professor Charlene McMahon And that the administration and the Board of Trustees demonstrate to the student body that future recommendations of the Tenure and Promotion Committee will be heeded, as such recommendations represent the will of the faculty and student body.

If these petitions are not met, the student body will not in any way support the prioritization process or any recommendations thereof derived.

Charles Byler and Michael Schuder submit a letter of explanations for signing the chairs’ letter. They state that although a great respect for task force members exist, time-constraints produced a flawed decision-making process. The proposals needs more review before the administration should act upon them.

Charles Byler and Michael Schuder are asked to resign from the task force.

Charles Byler resigns from the task force.

February 13, 2003 Michael Schuder resigns from the task force.

February 20, 2003 Dr. Cynthia Horst resigns from her duties as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs after serving seventeen months in the position.

February 22, 2003 Four professors are notified through registered mail that they are denied tenure by the action of the Carroll College Board of Trustees. The Carroll College Tenure and Promotion Committee had recommended all four for tenure.

February 23, 2003 Professors note the gender distribution involved in non-tenure decisions. Six people were up for tenure, three males and three females. None of the females received tenure.

February 24, 2003 A motion made on behalf of the Faculty Executive Committee for faculty to endorse the letter of department chairs regarding prioritization. The motion passes 73 to 9 with no abstentions. A motion for a vote of no confidence in President Falcone is made and seconded. The meeting is recessed for seven days.

March 2, 2003 President Falcone is invited to the Faculty Committee to Evaluate Presidential Leadership discussion. Falcone declines, offering to be available the next day.

March 3, 2003 The faculty of Carroll College vote no confidence in President Falcone 81 to 14, with 2 abstentions. The emeriti faculty votes 13 to 1.

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Vote/Prioritization, tenure denial lead to lack of confidence vote by faculty From Page 1

Falcone experiences second vote of no confidence that three out of three female candidates eligible for a tenure grant this year were denied tenure. All three of those candidates, Dr. Penny Johnson from the department of computer science, Dr. Charlene McMahon from the department of chemistry and biochemistry, and Nelia Beth Scovill from the department of religion and philosophy, are from departments that are male-dominated and now the positions have to be filled, which could be a challenge with the history of the denied tenure positions.

“I don’t know that even if I get my job back that I want to stay,” commented Johnson.

“It’s hard to know if (gender) was a consideration.”

Dr. Joel Heim from the department of religion and philosophy was also denied tenure.

The committee’s presentation was followed up by a unanimous recommendation that the faculty vote no confidence.

The faculty didn’t need too much convincing, as the vote was clearly overwhelming in favor of the statement of no confidence.

“I think it was a positive move,” said Dr. Robert Friebus

The Carroll College faculty’s vote of no confidence is the second such vote in President Frank Falcone’s career as a college president. There was also found to be a lack of confidence in his leadership when he was president of Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. The vote of no confidence at Springfield, April 17, 1991, took place after his six-year presidency at the school.

The vote was an overwhelming 133-5 in favor of the statement of no confidence by the faculty.

Some of the problems cited in the Statement of Particulars that the faculty attached to their no confidence statement included their “sense of profound disappointment and betrayal” as well as their concern over Falcone’s “arrogant, elitist and insensitive leadership style, (which) alienated the faculty and seriously jeopardized the faculty-administrative partnership.”

Falcone’s “dismissal of faculty members without clear prior attempt to inform faculty of the reasons for the choices of the areas to be cut, and the subsequent hiring of new positions after justifying cuts for financial reasons” is criticized as well by the Statement of Particulars.

Another issue brought forth by the faculty in their statement was how Falcone conveys information to the Board of Trustees. The faculty expressed their concern that “information received by the board is carefully ‘adjusted’ to portray the facts in whatever light Dr. Falcone deems advantageous to his purpose.”

Student leaders at Springfield voted 16-2 in agreement with the faculty on the no confidence statement. Although the Board of Trustees at the school supported Falcone through the ordeal, according to a Jan. 15, 1993 Waukesha Freeman article, Falcone resigned his presidency in 1992. from the department of sociology.

“I think the faculty has tried to work very hard with the president and tried to accommodate some of the things that have gone on . . . and they haven’t been successful,” commented Dr. Bruce Strom from the department of education.

According to the committee’s presentation, the vote of no confidence was the first step in a series of planned actions.

In addition to the vote of no confidence, some other current

Prioritization/Update From Page 4

Time” Robert C. Dickeson’s Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services.”

Simpson points out that, within the book, there is a call for a reaffirmation of the mission of the institution and also a strategic plan, neither of which he says is present.

He also shows where Dickeson stresses the importance of involving faculty and staff in the data collection process to guarantee data that fits the criteria, another missing link in the process, according

to Simpson.

Dickeson supports many of the arguments by faculty that the process was simply not open enough. Simpson points out that Dickeson specifically offers nine different suggestions from other campuses for “mastering the communication challenge” and questions why none of the suggestions from Dickeson were implemented at Carroll. Instead, the information was posted on a Blackboard Web page for only the faculty to see and where they were told to keep the information confidential.

One-Card/Three phases From Page 2

room, but now it will be a longer process when before I only needed my keys not my ID card.”

Blackboard, who already does Carroll’s course management, is doing the card access program.

There are three phases to the card access. Phase one a includes Kilgour and The Bergstrom complex residence halls having card access while still holding keys to the entrance doors for the remaining part of the semester.

Phase two occurs during the summer when all other halls, including Charles House and the Carroll Street Apartments will have card access and no keys to the entrance doors.

“The best feature of the system is that it is integrated.

The food service, door access and ID system all work togeth-

er,” said Koenen.

Director of Campus Safety, John Harbeck, said, “It is another tool to improve campus safety. The card can be immediately turned off when reported lost.”

Phase three will make the Pioneer Card, a transaction card, where money can be put on the card for laundry or vending machines.

In addition, all food services registers will be replaced with touch screen registers.

Koenen said, “The old registers in the PIT and MDR were so old that Sodexho could no longer order parts. We had a few replacement registers that we used for parts.”

“The ID Committee has worked on this for more than five years. Last spring the group was asked to investigate a One-Card System. They finally signed a contract with Blackboard late last semester.” remarked Koenen.

actions underway include the development of an action plan by emeriti professors to support the current faculty, as well as contact with alumni to gain support. The Higher Learning Commission, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the American Association of University Professors have also been contacted or will be contacted soon.

Students have also taken it into their hands to show their support for their faculty as well

as their protest of Falcone’s actions. An investigation by Student Senate is underway and a petition created by junior Elizabeth Martin and senior Matthew Wilson, both of the religion and philosophy department, has been signed by 720 students, more than one third of the full-time students at Carroll. A group of student leaders, led by Haakon Haakenson, has also taken it upon themselves to organize a platform demonstrating their

demands. This platform was presented to Student Senate Sunday.

As far as a possible vote of no confidence by Student Senate, President Mick Linse stated that senate is not ready to act, saying that they have to look at all possible solutions to rectify the situation. They plan to make a vote the last resort as they continue to address student concerns. He mentioned that with the process still being in the early stages, they need to look at more options.

Some possible actions that the committee presented as possibilities for the near future are investigating unionizing, hiring legal counsel to investigate the administration’s disregard of the Imbalance Document and examining the financial audits of the college.

The committee members recommended that the faculty begin to discuss possible courses of action immediately following the vote of no confidence.

“If people have a vote of no confidence in the president, it says, ‘We don’t like the way you’re going,’” stated Falcone.

“And then it becomes a matter of the Board of Trustees to make the decision.”

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to see whether or not the paper had been turned in before.”

Schoenwetter said, “I don’t feel that the students have been taught properly how to cite their sources therefore, they are not aware they are plagiarizing.” When asked, many Carroll students agreed that they did not know what exactly plagiarism was. Senior, Jessi Bauer said, “They (the profes-

sors) don’t really teach us how to do citations here. The only reason that I know how to cite properly is because my high school English teacher was a Nazi.”

It is hard to communicate with the entire student body and that is why plagiarism is usually only hit hard in the FYS classes Dr. Heim explained.

“The education is the missing part and that will take time,” he said.

If a student has problems with citing sources then they can ask a professor for help or go to the writing center in the campus center basement next to the radio station.

Gray said, “Just that by being a part of the student body at Carroll each student owes it to their fellow students that are working diligently and putting in countless hours to be honest, have academic integrity and above all, learn to cite properly.”

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OPINION Thursday, March 6, 2003

The New Perspective

Liberal arts get raw deal Amanda Bothe News Editor

When I started to write an editorial about the issues raging across campus I had so many ideas. Then I realized if I wrote about all of them I would single-handedly fill all 20 pages of the paper. I had to pick one angle. So here it is, about how students’ voices should be heard through the process of change.

If Carroll College never changes we would still be required to learn Latin or Greek and read Aristotle to graduate and we wouldn’t have computer labs, calculators, science labs or lighting systems in the theaters. I wouldn’t want that and I’m sure not many other current students would either; it would be an outdated education. I’m grateful for the steps forward that have taken Carroll to where it is today.

“We can’t just stand still, we will continue to make changes. We have to. Change is part of what we’re going to do now.” These are the words of President Frank Falcone during a Feb. 20 interview with The New Perspective. Change can be a scary thing, but it’s important to remember change isn’t always bad.

With that said, the direction the college is heading has to be seriously evaluated. The administration will say liberal arts are not being de-emphasized, but some action plans have recently taken place that counteract that.

Though the prioritization recommendations are just that, recommendations, they have caused many faculty and students to believe liberal arts are getting the shaft. And I justify the concern.

There have already been petitions and rallies protesting further action with the recommendations, and these heartfelt statements by the Carroll community should not go unnoticed.

Falcone said in an interview with The New Perspective, “We are not going to look at [the recommendations] in here all by ourselves. We are going to look at it talking to each department and they will have an opportunity to respond.”

But in an email to the faculty he also stated, “While I appreciate the suggestion that we move slowly and cautiously, I believe that some of the task force recommendations can be adopted and implemented fairly quickly.”

He seems to be communicating two different messages, but he doesn’t communicate any rationale for the recommendations or decisions made, such as denying tenure to four respected professors.

Falcone also said in an

interview, “… One of the myths around here [is] that we all get to vote on everything before we make decisions.”

Okay, so we all don’t get to vote, but taking into serious consideration what a diverse group of people have to say would be beneficial to this process. We can’t go back and undo what has been done, but changing the way it continues seems sensible. Students should be a part of this process, beyond the protest and petitions, students should sit down with the decision-makers and give their two cents. After all, eventually we are all going to be alumni.

Even though Falcone said at the Feb. 20 interview, “I don’t get a chance to talk to real live students very often,” he said he has no problem considering student opinion, but considering an opinion and making it part of the process are two different things. He is very adamant about the fact that current students won’t be affected by the process, but even so, we, as students, put so much of our hearts into this institution that we want to see future students enjoy the benefits of the excellent and wellrounded education we are receiving.

In his interview with The New Perspective, Falcone also expressed, “I wish people would just simmer down, give the process time to work itself out and give people a chance to truly try to make good judgments.” This wasn’t his most eloquent moment. But it proves that he doesn’t fully grasp why “shit is hitting the fan,” as some fellow students have explained the current state of the campus.

My observation is that members of the Carroll community are upset because they feel their voices are not heard and as a result of not being heard, 10 years from now Carroll will not maintain the same core values it has stood on for generations. Times change and people change, but the heart and goals of an institution should remain solid.

I offer this final thought to the decision-makers on this campus. Don’t just listen to opinions; involve a diverse range of academia, professors of a variety of disciplines, students of various majors, administration of all aspects, in the process. This will offer a broad view. How can so many people be wrong and so few right in the intellectual setting in which we spend our days? As much as certain administration say these decisions are all based on student demand, they must not be looking out their windows and listening in the halls, because the current process is not what students are demanding.

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Politically Speaking

A sad day in our neighborhood Hollywood cinema portrays us on the wide screen.

It’s not that I would want all entertainment programAgree? Disagree? Just wish your ming to harken back to the roommate would make less noise in the morning? Let me know your days of “Mister Rogers” or views at grabido@cc.edu. Dr. “Captain Kangaroo” (though Greg Rabidoux is an assistant prohis outfits are, you must admit, fessor in the Department of retro-cool) and I defend the Politics. makers of movies, even the Recently, Fred “Mister repugnant ones, to fulfill their Rogers” Rogers died at the notFirst Amendment right of free that-old age of 74. He had speech. It’s just that whenever been battling a particularly virwe lose someone who chose to ulent form of cancer, a battle use his free speech rights to that he ultimately lost. It was raise the bar of civility and carone of the few ing, it makes battles that this me wish others g e n t l e , would also “It’s just that whenever we lose someone who Pr e s b y t e r i a n chose to use his free speech rights to raise the bar choose to raise minister by the bar, too. It’s trade, lost. For of civility and caring, it makes me wish others would so much easier 35 years he to appeal to our also choose to raise the bar, too.” slipped into a base instincts c a rd i g a n with entertainsweater and a pair of sneakers more than ever today and con- ment that diminishes us all. so nerdy they are back to being tinue to be disheartened by the But then leaders don’t simply trendy today, and began his choices many of our most tal- take the easy path because they television show with a simple ented directors, producers and can. They answer a higher calldeclaration and a friendly invi- actors are making today in ing because they do have a tation. “It’s a beautiful day in churning out “reality” shows choice. the neighborhood,” he would that seem to degrade both parAs Fred noted at a 2001 reassure all his tiny viewers, ticipants and viewers, and a Marquette University spring and then, “Won’t you be my seemingly endless stream of commencement, “I believe neighbor?” violent movies that continue to that appreciation is a holy Over the years, he and his depict America as a nation of thing, that when we look for show would become grape- spoiled, selfish, psychotic he what’s best in a person, we’re fruit-sized targets for lampoon and she-wolves all blaring for doing what God does. So, in and parody. How simple and immediate gratification in an loving and appreciating our silly, his critics would snort, “Anna Nicole look-at-me” sort neighbor, we’re participating in how utterly ridiculous and un- of way. something truly sacred.” How hip, his detractors would sneer; Unfortunately, all of the utterly un-hip. How utterly how much we all are dimin- most well-intended speeches simple. How utterly timeless. ished by the loss of someone and humanitarian aid given by It was an honor to be your who realized early on that his our elected officials can be neighbor. Rest easy. The audience was not the “too hip broad-brushed away when sweater and the sneakers can for their own good” crowd or many of our international remain. They’ll be taken good the “terminally cynical.” He “neighbors” believe that all care of in the Smithsonian. recognized that whatever Americans are as homicidal, Even when it’s not so beautiful methods we may choose, we, violent and selfish as the outside.

Greg Rabidoux, Ph.D. Staff Writer

as adults, cannot do a disservice to our children by forgetting that they deserve to be just that, children. At least for awhile.

And while they are being children in this tumultuous world of biological and chemical warfare and duct tape on the windows, orange color warnings (it’s back to yellow by the way!) and drumbeats of war, they also need something else from we, adults. They need protection and reassurance. I’m thinking about this

Minority scholarships are unfair Jill Ridenour Staff Writer

Keep in mind this article is merely an observation and not an attitude. It brings up an interesting angle on what you may have never thought about before. This is not something that happens at Carroll College, to my knowledge, but I think it brings up a good point if you ever plan on transferring to a different school – maybe perhaps once they cut out all of the majors.

Tyrone, a black 18-yearold male, stares at the college pamphlet from under the fading glow of his dusty light bulb. He hears the old apartment floorboards creak and knows that his mother must be home. He walks out into the darkened hallway, hands his mother the pamphlet and says, “Mom, this is the college that I want to go to.” His mother silently skims the tuition and fees section and then says, “I’m sorry son, but

we don’t have enough money.

Meanwhile, William, a white 18-year-old male, looks at the same pamphlet in the apartment next door. He courageously walks up to his father and hands him the pamphlet. His father takes one glance at it and says, “There is no way I can afford to send you to college.”

Both disappointed, they turn the useless pages of the pamphlet, which stole their only hope to get out of this less than perfect life and make a new one. They turn to a page labeled “scholarships.”

Excitedly, they both begin to look for the scholarship that will pay the most.

Their fingers simultaneously find the only one that pays full-tuition. Their eyes glance over to the prerequisites and . . . “ethnic minorities only” it reads. Tyrone continues to read on, but Will silently closes the pamphlet and tosses it into the trashcan.

Scholarships are a helping

hand for those that qualify, but to the unfortunate others it is quite unfair. Restrictions on scholarship money, on the basis of ethnicity, are a form of reverse discrimination.

For example, Augustana College, a private college in Illinois, offers “a full-tuition scholarship to any student of an ethnic minority.” Even a community college like Aurora University offers a special “ethnic minority scholarship”.

Like Will, many collegebound students have the grades, but not the money.

Then why should Tyrone, simply because he is an ethnic minority, go to college? Why should Will not go to college because he was born white?

Maybe we should ask ourselves, are there really any differences between them?

Many white students feel like Will does. In fact, in a 1991 study, nearly half of the See Minority Page 9

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Thursday, March 6, 2003

Letters to the Editor

Concerned alumnus The following letter was submitted to The New Perspective by a Carroll College alumnus to be printed anonymously. Although it is not directed towards this publication, it is the channel that this alumnus chose to distribute his / her opinion.

February 26, 2003 To the College Administration: As an alumnus of the school, I find the proposed changes by Frank Falcone to be disturbing and rather treacherous to the school as a whole. The attempt

by Frank to turn the school into a profit margin instead of holding to the core values that have founded it as one of the elite private schools in the state will doom the school’s very existence. If Frank was concerned this much about funding and making it viable, then why did his residence obtain extensive renovations over several weeks a few years back? Why continue to place itself in precarious situations with faculty, staff, and students to which leads to costly lawsuits that the school could have avoided by holding up to their word and maintaining the school’s integrity instead of getting caught up into the political status quo that is a detriment to the vast majority of academic institutions?

Under the current system, my degree would have fallen under the School of Professional Studies, but as I acquired my degree, I became actively involved in several departments that crossed into both sides of the rift that was formed late last year. That active involvement with the various realms of a liberal arts school helped me form into a better person. Instead of being a narrow minded individual, I was exposed to areas that my high school had not been able to expose me to. I also find it disheartening that those areas that I was involved with as being some of those that are currently on the chopping block with Frank’s current proposal. Knowing several of the other students and alumni from these

departments along with the various professors who would be affected by this, I find the proposal unacceptable.

Frank, however, states in the JournalSentinel article that the students and faculty will be involved in the decisions. Nice ploy, but anyone who has gone to Carroll in recent history knows that this is not what happens with the current administration. Of course, other than his occasional walk of the dog, or the required convocations, Frank does not get out much around college to know what is really going on.

Frank also is not taking fully into consideration several other factors other than his goal of lining his pockets more. Frank, try taking into consideration all the alumni who pride themselves in their liberal arts education who will be turned off to donating to the school. Several alumni I have talked with were already tentative about giving to Carroll after the move last year to divide the school. I know that myself personally will be even more hesitant to give to the school if this proposed crushing of the school takes place. How about those alumni that were proud of their major, the departments that are in risk? The proposed changes include the Theater Arts department. How will this affect the schools standing in the community as that department alone is involved in several areas, including the Ten Chimneys Foundation and WCT? I know that Carroll is still a business, but when it comes down to it, the business that they are in is for educating and enriching the lives of the students.

Cutting out or reducing the liberal studies would make Carroll no better than a tech school that only caters to specific interests. I guess good ol’ Frank forgot what the school’s compact is that students are required to abide by.

Frank, I call upon you as an alumni of the school to either drop your proposal, or to resign as president of the college.

Sincerely, A Carroll College Alum

Pet Peeves

Hey ‘Sha,’ smell ya later John LaConte Staff Writer

We had a couple of days, perhaps a week, of unseasonably warm weather in mid-February. One of those days was a Sunday. I awoke that Sunday afternoon and almost immediately went outside to get the paper. As I got outside I noticed a considerably pungent smell, of which I immediately associated with vomit. I examined my surroundings and found no such vomit; the stench did not escape my presence on the short walk to the paper box.

Normally when I find myself amidst an inescapable vomitous smell, it is invariably a result of my own vomit encrusting itself in the cavernous jungle of my nose hair. On this unusually warm February day, however, I knew full well that was not the case. No, I did not break my eightmonth streak of no puking the night before. This smell was coming from somewhere else.

And that’s just it. This city seems to be full of smells, none of them good. I’ve been driving by the waste

treatment facility for years; it is only blocks from Carroll on Sentry Drive, which is essentially the west most end of College Avenue. But I usually choose to avoid Sentry Drive altogether when driving with certain people.

People I would rather not subject that awful smell to. In a dating situation, Sentry Drive is a nightmare.

I don’t know where the vomitous smell was coming from that day, but I suspect that the waste treatment facility was somehow involved. Either that or the landfill that’s right next to it. I hope it was one of those two things. I hope it wasn’t just the smell of old Waukesha seeping through the cracks in the streets.

Whatever it was, it’s no stranger to the ‘Sha. It’s been here before. It’s annoyed local businesses, and offended soccer moms (the Spring City Soccer Club claims much of the land surrounding the landfill and waste treatment facility). It’s puzzled some, like myself, and enraged others. And it will strike again, for those of you who missed it that sunny Sunday in midFebruary. We’ve not smelled the last of this vomitous mystery.

Carroll alumnus declines to give college donation February 27, 2003 To the administration, faculty, student body, and the Carroll community: A couple weeks ago I received a telephone call from the alumni office. I don’t recall who I spoke with, but she was very nice. She verified my address, and asked if there were any recent events in my life. I informed her I was recently married, and that my wife’s name was Maryanne. She then asked if I wanted to make a donation. I politely declined, but asked if some information could be mailed to me instead. I felt that maybe I was reaching the point in my life where I could think about contributing to Carroll College.

After reading the article in the February 15 issue of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel as well as the articles in The New Perspective, I imagine this call would have proceeded a little differently if I had known then what I know now. In a world where people often speak with their money, I think I would have not only declined, but admitted that I would not feel right about giving money to a school experiencing the difficulties that Carroll is experiencing right now.

Administrators have referred to the fact that UW-Waukesha and other schools, are able to offer an education for less than the tuition paid yearly by Carroll students, an estimated $15,000 for tuition alone.

While this will probably continue to be the case, in spite of the state’s troubles and how they affect the UW system, I think the key phrase here is “an education.” Nothing is said of whether this is a comparable education, or a similar education. Even disregarding whether it is a superior or inferior education, it is bound to be different, simply because no matter what the school, it is a different school.

Carroll College is a unique school. As a high school junior, just beginning to worry about ACT scores and class rankings, I didn’t think much about exactly where I would attend college. As I proceeded through my senior year, schools began to become interested in me, and did many things to encourage my interest in them. Some sent waivers of application fees. Later, some sent generous financial aid packages (one was more generous than Carroll’s).

The thing that finally made me choose Carroll was the personal attention I received. I was offered many grants and scholarships, and as a potential computer science major, I was strongly encouraged to apply for what is now called the Bruce and Evelyn Davies Otto Scholarship. For a span of perhaps a month or more I received phone calls from Dr. Hudson, who was with the scholarship committee. He called once a week, sometimes more, to make sure I was meeting the deadlines for the application process, and to keep me updated on my standings in the process.

I eventually received that scholarship. Carroll proved they were eager to have me as a student, finaliz-

ing my financial aid package months before any other school did. After meeting such faculty members as Dr. Hudson, and, soon after, Dr. Isaacs, I had decided I would attend Carroll.

One of my first meetings with Dr. Isaacs, who would be my academic advisor as well as the professor in many of my computer science classes, brought something to my attention that I didn’t appreciate at first. Dr. Isaacs was a strong proponent of seeking one’s undergraduate degree from a small school like Carroll. In retrospect, I can understand his view. Carroll’s small size made it friendly and intimate, with small class sizes leading to valuable personal attention, especially as one progressed through the curriculum.

The other valuable thing that Carroll could offer that many schools could not is a wide and rich variety of classes and activities outside of one’s major. It was only at Carroll that I was able to discover religious studies classes. It was only at Carroll that I could not only continue my interest in art, but also combine it with my interest in computing through Dr. Krejcarek’s Adobe Photoshop class. It was only at Carroll that I could continue to play music in a wind symphony with Dr. Harper. It was only at Carroll that I could be challenged

by Dr. Symms’ annual Contraption Contest. It was only at Carroll that I could become not only a radio DJ, but also an executive staff member for WCCX. And it was only at Carroll that I could actually enjoy an English class with professors like Dr. Holstein. I was, in retrospect, greatly enriched by my enrollment in these classes as well as the required politics class and the last year of Januaryterm Common Course.

Now I hear from various sources a desire to not only downsize but also cut classes from the curriculum. On the block are journalism and philosophy; theater arts, English, art, music, and sociology are all facing changes. I didn’t take classes with all these departments. Among my friends, though, were journalism students, theater arts majors and minors, and people who had taken philosophy courses. They greatly enjoyed their coursework, and the majors were obviously very passionate about their interests.

While it is certainly tempting to focus on such “career oriented” areas such as computer science and health care, I feel Carroll should avoid what some faculty, students, alumni, and others fear - that Carroll will become some sort of expensive technical school, a parody of the University of Phoenix-Online, a mockery of the educational system that would exist only to take in money and churn out credits. I share the fear that students at Carroll will suddenly only receive what they can receive anywhere else.

Ironically, this is what I think the administration says they are trying to do. It would appear that President Falcone and the administration are trying to cater to some students and perhaps turn Carroll into something just like UW-Waukesha and other competing schools, in the hopes that See Letter Page 9

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Bible Stories 101

Forgiveness good for soul William Humphreys Staff Writer The Rev. William Humphreys is the chaplain for Carroll College.

So, as if to keep things interesting, Jesus is asked by one of the disciples, Peter, just how many times he must forgive someone who has sinned against him. How many would you say?

Forgive and forget and get on with it? How serious was the offense? What will happen the next time if I forgive her this time? What is on the list of all the stuff we want to know before we can decide if we will forgive someone who has offended us? And, back to Peter’s question: how many times do we have to keep forgiving the same **&^% offense? Seven times?

OK, Jesus, what’s the answer?

Jesus, as some of us may know and some of us may be afraid to know, said, depending upon which version of the Bible in which you check it out: Seventy-seven times! Or, seventy times seven… lets see… do the math... whoa, 490 times!

And that’s not even the end of it. Jesus proceeds to respond to this question with a parable. Here’s a quick summary: A servant of the king owes big bucks to the king.

Being in such debt, the king orders the servant, with wife and children, thrown into jail, their belongings sold, and the income from the estate sale to be used in payment of the debt. But, but, but... the servant protests and for his grief, the king forgives the great debt.

Cool!

The story continues; now the servant, forgiven of his great debt, heads into the street and encounters someone slightly indebted to him.

He chokes the guy and demands payment of the meager debt. Not paid, the forgiven servant demands that his debtor should be thrown into jail. Hey, that’s no way to act!

Noticing the injustice of this development, bystanders reported back to the king what they had seen; such great forgiveness turned into such demanding!

Oh, was the king upset!

For all that, double indemnity issues notwithstanding, the king had the once forgiven servant thrown into jail for good this time. So there!

Jesus makes this a lesson in forgiveness and in theology, saying, according to Matthew 18 so too with God. God forgives us as we forgive others. And vice versa, too.

So, back to seven... seventy-seven... seventy times seven. Forgiveness is good for the soul when I need it.

Forgiveness is good for the soul when I extend it to others.

Maybe this rings a bell of familiarity with us, maybe it applies to some local issues, family issues, campus issues, classroom issues, roommate issues, etc. Seventy-seven times? Yep! So, Bart, go to the board and write, seventy-seven times, “I am forgiven, I forgive you!”

Oh geez. Don’t you sometimes wish you just didn’t know any better? God bless us all in our efforts to be good and kind and gracious and forgiving!

Letter/Call to put power back in the hands of faculty From Page 8

students will come to Carroll instead of paying half the cost and attending school elsewhere.

In some regards, this is the crux of the issue. Why should a student pay up to twice as much when they can get the same education somewhere else? Isn’t it Carroll’s rich liberal arts history and curriculum that set it apart? Isn’t it this curriculum that should draw students to Carroll because they can’t gain this experience somewhere else? The changes that some see as being beneficial is feared by many to be the death knell for Carroll as we know it: a diverse school that not only offers its students a degree, but an education.

I offer my encouragement to Dr. Settle and the Faculty Executive Comm-

ittee, and the rest of the faculty who are doing their best to prevent what could be a catastrophe, including Dr. Harper, Dr. Cope, Dr. King, and Dr. Krejcarek. It is my hope that the administration will remain truly committed to the process they initially dedicated themselves to, the process of Robert C. Dickeson’s Prioritizing Academic Programs and Services, and the responsibilities of the Faculty Manual.

It is my hope that the administration and their designee President Falcone put the control of the curriculum back where it belongs: with the faculty. It is my sincere hope that the faculty continues to stand up for the kind of education I received and could only have received at a school like Carroll College.

Sincerely, Terry Anschutz II Carroll College Class of 1999

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Saying goodbye to tradition edge.” I’d venture to say that many other students feel the same way.

Simply put, if the liberal “Medicine, law, business, arts deteriorate, there’s no reaengineering, these are noble son for me to stay here. In the pursuits and necessary to susend, everything seems to come tain life. But poetry, beauty, down to money, so let’s look at romance, love, these are what the monetary side of things. we stay alive for.” Aww, what a Think about this, Falcone. touching quote from the film This school is expensive. The Dead Poets Society. It’s a testaonly reason I shell out the ment to the romantic aspect of money is because I get so education. Sure, many of us much more than what I want to study practical would get from going to areas, get good jobs, and a cheaper school. But if do something that helps “Of course, nothing is finalized yet. this school decides to society as a whole. But There’s no reason to direct this focus to more there’s so much more practical areas of study depth to education. freak out! Settle down...what a and compromise the Learning about culture, bunch of bull!” liberal arts that I want, the arts, history… all of they why the heck these things enhance us should I even stay here? as human beings. And even if we spend our lives dif- is hard for some certain people Why would anyone really ferentiating functions or mix- in charge to understand, but want to go here? We could all ing solutions, it’s important to just bear with me. Carroll is a spend a whole lot less money appreciate the aesthetics we liberal arts school. It has a rep- somewhere else to study “pracutation as being a liberal arts tical” things. The reason this live for.

The principal reason I school. Students come here school is competitive is attend Carroll College is because they want to go to a because it offers a liberal arts because of its emphasis on lib- liberal arts school. Therefore, program that many other coleral arts. Sure, I’m studying some basic logical reasoning leges can’t match. Eliminate chemistry, one of those “prac- will lead one to the conclusion that, and you’ve eliminated a tical” subject matters. And I that a liberal arts school significant reason for people to will more than likely have a should not be cutting into its choose this institution over a public university. I can’t image “practical” job teaching people liberal arts.

“Practical” things, in the this school being very compethow to calculate molarities and light Bunsen burners. But long run, do make tons of itive if nobody wants to go if I were to go through school money. Computers, business, here.

If liberal arts go, chances reading only periodic tables science, and the like are “hot” and never touching classic lit- and “cutting edge,” and there are I will go with them. As erature or debating the ideas of are many schools that put much as I like the atmosphere great philosophers, I’d be their emphasis on those areas. here, I need something to juscheating myself out of a well- This really isn’t one of them, tify the fact that I’m paying rounded education. I’d be nor should it be. If I had more than I would going cheating myself out of my wanted to devote my entire somewhere else. If this school strong desire to learn and bet- life to studying science, I’d wants my money, and the have gone to a different money of many other stuter myself as a human being.

What I see in Carroll school, but the reason that I dents, then they’d better darn College is the best of both shell out so much money to go well spend that money the worlds. I can study my “practi- here is because I get so much right way. Otherwise it’s going cal” subject while still explor- more than what’s “cutting somewhere else.

Erick Anderson Staff Writer

ing the humanities through my LSP courses. I’ve found a school that really suits my educational desires. But unfortunately, those desires don’t seem important to the school.

Of course, nothing is finalized yet. There’s no reason to freak out! Settle down… what a bunch of bull! The fact that liberal arts cuts are even being considered is a cause for concern. I know this concept

Minority/Scholarships for ethnic students From Page 7

white respondents said, “White people lose out to minorities because of special considerations.”

That was in 1991, so why are special considerations still given to ethnic minorities?

The simplest explanation for “ethnic minorities only” scholarships is the fact that more ethnic minorities, compared to white majorities, live in inner-city areas where schools are not as well equipped with good teachers and learning tools. With this deprivation, inner-city students don’t have the adequate grades to compete with students from upper or middle class schools for scholarship money.

However, not only are “ethnic minority only” scholarships restricted, they also tend to be easier to receive.

For example, Augustana College offers two scholarships that award full-tuition.

One is called “AIMS (Augustana Initiative for Minority Scholarship)” and the other is called the

“Presidential Scholarship.”

The “Presidential Scholarship” requires the student applying to have “ …an exceptional academic ability, a high ACT or SAT score, high GPA, high class rank, school and community involvement, and leadership experience. The renewal each year requires a 3.25 Augustana cumulative grade point average.”

“AIMS,” however, only requires that “ …the student be a member of an ethnic minority group, must rank in the top ten percent of their class, must demonstrate financial need, and must visit the campus for a personal interview. The renewal of the scholarship requires the student to maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.” As you can see, the “Presidential Scholarship” requires a lot more than the “AIMS” Scholarship. Also, there are no racial restrictions for the “Presidential Scholarship”; it doesn’t matter if you’re black, white, yellow, or even blue, but to apply for “AIMS” you can not be white. In 1999,

more than 20 different colleges in Illinois alone offered a special “ethnic minorities only” scholarship, but none had any for “whites only.” If there are “ethnic minorities only” scholarships, then why can’t there also be “whites only” scholarships?

Perhaps it is because “whites only” brings back memories from the past that most people would like to forget, but because of the past, we consider “whites only” to be unfair and discriminative.

A simple solution would be to eliminate “ethnic minorities only” scholarships, and instead make one for inner-city students, or students who live under the U.S. standard of living. That way, both Will and Tyrone will be able to go to college, get an education, and fulfill their dreams, without being treated differently because of their race.

Colleges of the U.S. should no longer be bound by racial preferences, but instead take off their colored glasses to find a correct view.

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Winter carnival wrap up, winning the gold Elisa Neckar Staff Writer

Winter Carnival 2003 concluded Feb. 21 with the presentation of the Spirit Award by Winter Carnival Chairperson Kellie Grahn.

Students had participated in a week of events and competitions to determine the winner.

Faculty King and Queen were also nominated and voted for during the week, and then crowned on Thurs., Feb. 20. According to Grahn, Jonathan Canny and Bill Irwin, the Campus Center set-up guys shared the Faculty King crown. The College Activities Board (CAB) nominated Jon and Bill. The Photo by Andrew Farrell

Winter Carnival iIlusionist Mike Hammer produces a series of razor blades from his throat where they were tied together on a string. His show entertained students and parents alike Feb. 22.

Faculty Queen chosen was Debbie Doo from the PIT, nominated by Delta Rho Upsilon.

All events were judged by faculty and staff volunteers, and points were awarded to the participants throughout the week of events. The Spirit Award was then presented to the organization that demonstrated the most enthusiasm towards the Carnival activities. This year, third place went to Delta Rho Upsilon, with 105 points. In second place with a total of 115 points was WCCX radio station. And the winner of the Winter Carnival 2003 Spirit Award was Alpha Gamma Delta.

Overall Winners Faculty Kings Jon and Bill, the set-up guys, nominated by the College Activities Board Faculty Queen Debbie Doo from the P.I.T., nominated by Delta Rho Upsilon Winter Carnival 2003 Spirit Award Alpha Gamma Delta

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Senior Cory Kroll dishes out some cheese during “Let’s Make a Deal” on Feb. 21 for parents’ weekend.

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Comedian Eric O’Shea entertains the P.I.T. audience Feb. 18.

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Photo by Andrew Farrell

Above: Sophomore Nicki Groszek enjoys C.A.B.’s Casino Night Feb. 19 while Junior Adam Salerno deals the cards.

Right: Winter carnival queen Debbie Doo listens to end of Karaoke Night after being crowned during the Winter Carnival festivities Feb. 20.

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Above: Junior Elan Littlejohn and the Alpha Xi Delta ladies perform during Karaoke Night Feb. 20.

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Right: Activities warm up for Winter Carnival as Delta Rho Upsilon members Jake Ebert and Quentin Slabosheski participate in the indoor snowman building contest Feb. 19.

Who got the gold Trim-A-Tree 1st Place – Carroll Art Student Union (CASU) 2nd Place – Music Education National Council (MENC) 3rd Place – Delta Rho Upsilon Karaoke Night 1st Place – Music Education National Council (MENC) 2nd Place – Alpha Gamma Delta 3rd Place – WCCX

Scavenger Hunt 1st Place – Alpha Gamma Delta 2nd Place – Delta Rho Upsilon 3rd Place – WCCX WCCX Trivia Contest 1st Place – Chi Omega 2nd Place – Alpha Gamma Delta 3rd Place – Delta Rho Upsilon Snowman Building 1st Place – WCCX 2nd Place – Alpha Gamma Delta

3rd Place – Psychology Club Casino Night 1st Place – WCCX 2nd Place – Delta Rho Upsilon 3rd Place – Music Education National Council (MENC) Edible Scene Building 1st Place – Delta Rho Upsilon 2nd Place – Chi Omega 3rd Place – Alpha Gamma Delta

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Get ready for March Madness mania Ryan Watterson Staff Writer

Sophomore Kevin Raduka helps kids build an aquifer during Butane’s environmental science workshop for home schooled children, Feb. 22.

Easy credit card tips Jessica A. Bauer Staff Writer

After months of ignoring the credit card applications you receive in the mail, you finally decided to apply. Now that you have that hard plastic card in your wallet or purse, you can go spend, spend, spend. But first it is a good idea to have some information regarding how to keep your credit rating good.

The first step in maintaining good credit is to choose the proper credit card.

In general, the name of the card is not important as long as it is well known. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are all widely accepted.

Many cards have high balances, but you don’t necessarily want to choose the one with the highest credit limit as this makes it easier to spend more than you would normally. If your particular plan allows for rewards or bonuses, be sure you know the terms of the agreement before using those aspects of the plan. Cash advance plans may seem convenient, but often have high interest rates attached to them, usually much higher than the interest rate for the rest of your spending.

It is important to never spend more on a credit card than what you have. Don’t allow yourself to spend a lot now because you anticipate making money later on. If you use your credit card for everyday purchases, like clothing, food and entertainment, plan on spending the same amount as you would with cash. Having a credit card does not allow you to buy whatever you want

whenever you want.

Always pay at least the minimum balance on your statement. This is usually just a fraction of the total balance and must be paid in order to keep your card active and avoid penalties. If possible, it is best to pay off the entire balance before the due date.

Any amount not paid for will roll over to the next statement date and interest will be applied to that amount.

Paying only the minimum amount owed causes interest charges to get high very quickly. If you are unable to pay the full amount but can afford more than the minimum payment, pay somewhere inbetween. This decreases your total balance and interest is charged to a lesser amount of money.

If you have a change of address, be sure to let your billing company know right away. This keeps you in good relations with the company and allows for the bill to be sent to the correct address before the billing date. If you do not receive your statement, or do not receive it on time, you are still responsible for making payments. If you will be out of town when your statement typically arrives, you can check your account balance either on the company website or by calling the company directly.

They can tell you how much you owe and where to send your payment to.

Following these tips will make it easier to understand how credit works and ensure that you do not overspend or underpay. For more tips and information on maintaining good credit, go to www. usecreditwisely.com.

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expect Kentucky to win it.

NOWAK: I like Arizona and Kentucky. I don’t know about the rest of the Final Four. They’re up for grabs. I might throw UConn in if they finish hot. Oklahoma and Texas might be on my list too.

Are there any “Do’s” and “Don’ts” that you would recommend?

NOWAK: Never pick Kansas to go past the Elite 8.

MAHONEY: I agree.

They’re a good regular season team but are always a tournament flop.

KB: ACC and SEC schools traditionally make it pretty far so it’s a good bet to choose those teams. (Duke, Kentucky, Florida, Maryland) After listening to their opinions, I thought I should ask people who don’t religiously watch basketball about their strategies because I always hear about somebody who knows nothing about the sport but ends up winning a wad of cash at the end. So if the “expert” analysis above didn’t work for you, maybe you can try some of these: “I pick the ‘name-brand’ teams like Kentucky.”

“If the players are hot or not, that’s how I pick them.”

“Always pick one number 13 seed to win in the first round.”

“I look at the team’s record for the last ten games. If they’re hot, I pick them.”

“It’s a gut feeling for me. If I feel it in my gut, I go with it.”

“I base my choice on team colors.”

“Are the Packers playing?”

There you have it. You can side with the experts or go with your favorite superstition.

Either way just remember gambling in this fashion is illegal so be careful and ultimately, have fun.

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‘The Lowdown Below Ground’

People are you feeling it?

Don’t ask “What?” It’s March Madness time! Okay, I should calm down a little but….can you feel it?

In case you missed it, I’m talking about The NCAA men’s basketball tournament that runs from March 20 to April 7. Every year Americans look forward to this tournament for about a month because after the Superbowl, there really isn’t anything good on T.V. When it finally hits us, it’s a two and half week long holiday! If you think people watch this tournament strictly for the quality of play, you are wrong. Gambling Madness could be the nickname of this month. While many people are betting legally online, millions of everyday people are illegally betting on sports. If you have ever participated in an office pool for either The SuperBowl, The Masters, the NCAA Tournament or another sporting event, you’re a lawbreaker. After you create one of these tournament “pools,” it’s a pretty smart idea not to put your name on it. Rarely do the police investigate office pools, but it has happened before. So please, be careful. You don’t want to ruin the fun for everyone else.

Now I hear of people every year talking about how they know so much about basketball and the tournament.

They could be talking smack or they could be completely honest. Whatever they say doesn’t mean that they’re going to do better than you when it comes time to picking your teams. Upsets happen all the time. True, the person who has done his/her research has an advantage, but as history has

shown, you don’t need to be a genius to fill out one of these brackets.

Because I’m such a kind person, I went out and recruited 3 NCAA hoops experts to talk about their strategies on filling out their brackets. Well they’re not exactly experts, but I guarantee you should take their advice when it comes time to picking teams because they’re die-hard fans who have researched the facts. The panel of “experts are: Jon Mahoney of Carroll College, Brian Nowak from the University of Hartford (CT), and Kyle Barrett (K.B.) from George Mason University in Washington D.C. To start off, I had to know how to pick the upsets. There are always upsets.

MAHONEY: I think upsets come from past teams.

Gonzaga and Weber State will always be “upset” teams. They just have the history.

What about the teams in the middle of the pack? How do you judge them?

KB: I sometimes pick my teams based on the total points teams score whether they’re on the road, home or at neutral sites. For example, pick the team with the higher scoring average.

NOWAK: I look to see if the team has a solid point guard and a solid big man. If teams have them both, they can go far in the tournament.

The point guard will lead the team to victory.

Which high seeded teams do you think will make it far in the tournament?

MAHONEY: I would pick Louisville to go pretty far this year.

KB: I agree with Mahoney, I hope Louisville makes it deep into the tournament. On the other hand, I

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How To

How did you spend your time over Last minute Spring Break Family Weekend? contest with your mom and Aaron Blackshear Phuzzy Newpert

sister, or if the weather doesn’t cooperate, go inside for body With spring break only shots with grandma.

4. MTV’s annual spring days away, many students are scrambling to make last- break special is on location in minute plans for the only one of the popular spring week of freedom before we break destinations, and showhit the homestretch of the cases good-looking, hip young college spring semesstudents havter. Here are “Sure, it might be ing the time of some tips for making the 80 degrees in Daytona their lives. You are neither most of your Beach, but that’s only 27 good-looking vacation if degrees Celsius.” nor hip, so you can’t go to please stay as Cancun, far away from Panama City, or any of the other tradition- the cameras as possible.

5. Break away from the al spring break hotspots.

1. There’s no need to status quo this year; do somespend hundreds of dollars on thing different. You’ll be sura trip to Florida or Mexico for prised at all of the exciting spring break. An exciting things you can find right here beach vacation awaits you on at home. Florida may have the shores of the Fox River in sandy beaches, happening our very own Waukesha, WI. nightclubs, and an abun2. Fill your living room dance of attractive people, with sand and watch all of the but Brookfield, WI has strip Girls Gone Wild tapes. You’ll malls, subdivisions, and feel just like you’re in Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

6. Don’t buy into all the Cancun.

3. Spending the week at hype about how beautiful home will allow you to simul- Florida is in the spring, that’s taneously spend time with just travel agents trying to sell your family and participate in vacation packages. Sure, it some of the traditional spring might be 80 degrees in break activities. Get out the Daytona Beach, but that’s hose and have a wet t-shirt only 27 degrees Celsius.

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“I had to go home and work.”

“My family wasn’t here, so I just ended up playing video games.”

Freshman Tom Lelito

“Off playing basketball in Ripon.”

Junior Katie Whitman

Freshman Megan McDowell

“I was at the hospital with my family...sick.”

Sophomore Kristy Phillips

“I was on duty all weekend.”

“Went home and hung with my friends.”

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75th Annual Academy Awards: A night of glamour The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Jill Ridenour

armies our heroes must fight on two fronts, the Orthanc Tower in Isengard, and Sauron’s fortress at Like all stories of mysticism and Barad-dur deep within the dark lands fantasy, The Lord of the Rings: The of Mordor, the excitement never Two Towers is a captivating journey stops. Even the ending is dramatic through an exciting world full of and makes the audience yearn for the danger and glory. next movie.

This story continThe scenery ues with the jour- “The effects of this movie, like and effects of this ney of Frodo movie are absoluteBaggins (Elijah the giant trees that fight against ly incredWood) and his Sauron’s army, are amazing. ” ible, and faithful compane a c h ion Sam (Sean a c t o r Astin) to the Black Gates of Mordor. brings a new element of On their way they meet something fantasy to the film. quite unexpected who calls itself The landscapes are Gollum (Andy Serkis), a creature breathtaking, but I who was once possessed by the ring don’t quite agree with and still desires “the precious” for his the choice of the own. Gollum agrees to lead the two director to use so to the Gates if they will release him. many aerial shots as it Sam doesn’t trust his new compan- takes away from time ion, but Frodo feels pity towards the and place of the movie. creature as a fellow Ringbearer him- There are plenty of self. ways to get great shots In a parallel journey across of the landscape withMiddle-earth, Aragorn (Viggo out shooting from Mortensen), the Elf archer Legolas above. The effects of (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli the this movie, like the giant Dwarf (John Rhys-Davies) encounter trees that fight against the Rohan kingdom where King Sauron’s army, are amazTheoden (Bernard Hill) is under ing. Even Gollum looks Saruman’s spell. With the rebirth of so much like one would Gandalf (Ian McKellen) into Gandalf the White, and the unimaginable See Rings Page 15 Staff Writer

The Pianist Jill Ridenour

where his only access to the Staff Writer world around The Pianist, a Roman Polanski him was his film, tells the story of a Jewish musi- w i n d o w cian at the heart of World War II. and the Based on the true story of Wladyslaw p e o p l e Szpilman, which was taken from his w h o memoirs in 1998, the film transports b r o u g h t its viewers to Warsaw, Poland, in the him food and year 1939. Warsaw, being one of the supplies. Through his window he first targets of the German Luftwaffe watched the Jewish revolt and he contained nearly 360,000 of the 3.5 watched as the Germans, after suffermillion Jews in Poland. ing severe casualties from the 200 Wladyslaw Szpilman (played by armed Jews brought in tanks and Adrien Brody) is a pianist who played artillery to finally bring down the for the Polish radio station before the revolt. war. The Szpilman family manages to After being discovered in his flat, stay together and alive during their Wladyslaw went into hiding in the time in the Jewish a b a n d o n e d District or German war hospi“Ghetto”. Starting “This story of survival is unique tal and then an in July of 1942, in many ways, but it also tells a attic of the desertover 300,000 Jews ed “Ghetto” until were deported to tale that has been told about a he was discovered what they thought by German thousand times before.” were work camps, Captain Wilm but what was actuHosenfeld (played ally the Treblinka extermination by Thomas Kretschmann). This scene camp. The Szpilman family was was the most captivating part of the being deported, but at the last entire film, in which the German minute, Wladyslaw was pulled from Captain tells Wladyslaw to play the the crowd by an acquaintance in the piano to prove that he was truly a Jewish police. musician. The scene, though rationed Separated from his family, with dialogue, is full of emotion as Wladyslaw pretended to be one of Wladyslaw’s fingers play out the those that were selected to stay in the words left unspoken that move the Jewish District to work, and managed Captain and the audience alike. to escape with the help of a friend This story of survival is unique in from the “Ghetto” and a former fel- many ways, but it also tells a tale that low musician from the outside.

Wladyslaw was put up in a few flats See Pianist Page 15

Gangs of New York fight the leader of the Dead Rabbits, Priest Vallon (Liam Neeson), is killed by his enemy, Bill “the Butcher” Gangs of New York is a tremendous Cutting (Day-Lewis), while his young effort, a spectacle of epic proportions. son Amsterdam (Andrew Gallagher) Director Martin Scorsese has recruited watches.

Amsterdam is sent to a refuge, and strong acting, beautifully recreated reemerges in the period costumes Five Points some 15 and scenery, and features a historical- “Did I appreciate the film as a years later (now played by Leonardo ly accurate plot. cinematic artistic triumph?

DiCaprio) with a Despite this, it is not a particularly Definately. Did I admire Daniel plan to avenge his death. enjoyable movie to Day-Lewis’ Oscar-nominated father’s Along the way, he watch. Did I appreperfance as the Butcher? meets assorted ciate the film as a Certainly. But did I like the characters from his cinematic artistic past and picks up a t r i u m p h ? movie? Not really.” girlfriend in the Definitely. Did I form of lady-pickadmire Daniel Day-Lewis’ Oscar-nominated per- pocket Jenny Everdeane (Cameron formance as the Butcher? Diaz). To add to his troubles, he feels Certainly. But did I like the movie? his resolve starts to waver as the Butcher takes him under his wing and Not really.

Gangs of New York opens with a treats him like a son.

Scorsese tries to address to many brief prologue in 1846 New York. Two gangs, the immigrant Dead Rabbits issues in his movie, and as his result the and the American-born Nativists, are character development is thin, though going to battle over control of the Five the subplots abound. Immigrant probPoints district of lems, the Civil War, anti-black sentiNew York City. In ments, religious clashes, draft riots, a stunning and class struggles – all these are crammed beautifully cho- into Scorsese’s story in one way or r e o g r a p h e d another. And yet, considering we spend scene, the two close to three hours with Amsterdam, gangs turn the we never really know anything about pristine snow of the him and his chosen lifestyle, or his district square crimson with blood. During the See Gangs Page 17

Elisa Neckar Staff Writer

Perspective winners Jodi Lynn Banning Arts & Entertainment Editor

It’s that time of year again. The season of award shows is in full swing. So far winners have been announced for the Golden Globes and the Grammys. Now it’s time for the most famous award show in America.

The 75th Annual Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, airs March 23 on ABC. Everyone has their predictions as to who will walk away the big winners that night, and The New Perspective Executive Staff is no different. We took it upon ourselves to let you know who the favorites are in our minds. We came together and voted our favorites in ten popular categories. But, before we announce the results of our vote, let’s find out who the nominees are.

The first category we voted on was the Best Actor in a Leading Role. And the nominees are… Jack Nicholson for About Schmidt. This was Nicholson’s 12th Oscar nomination. It is said that he stepped up and delivered the subtlest performance of his career using actions instead of words to portray his character.

Next we have Daniel Day-Lewis for Gangs of New York. This is his comeback movie after a five-year absence from the Hollywood scene. Adrien Brody was also nominated for the holocaust movie The Pianist. He took this role very seriously by shutting himself off from all of his friends and shedding 30 pounds, but his performance is a triumph of the soul.

Nicolas Cage was last nominated six years ago and was nominated this year

for his role in Adaptation. His character made the movie a great success, even with Cage’s tricky dialog with himself.

The fifth nominee is Sir Michael Cain, knighted in 2000. This is his fourth nomination in the Best Actor category and his performance in The Quiet American shows everyone why he has been nominated so many times.

The second category that we voted on was Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

The first nominee in this category is Chris Cooper for Adaptation. His role in this movie showed off his expertise in character acting that made everyone want to be him. The second nominee was Ed Harris for The Hours. He wonderfully plays a character that must face his own mortality when he contracts AIDS. The third nominee has not been nominated in 25 years. Christopher Walken brings a whole new genius to the role of Frank Abagnale, Sr. in Catch Me If You Can. Chicago’s John C. Reilly was the fourth nominee. This somewhat shy actor received his first Oscar nomination. However, with his performance in this movie, he might not be able to stay out of the limelight much longer. The final nominee was Paul Newman for his role in Road to Perdition. This is his eighth nomination. A combination of his talents and a well-lived life combine to make his crime boss character come alive.

Best Actress in a Leading Role was the third category that the staff voted on.

Once again, Nicole Kidman was nominated in this category, this time for The Hours. Not only did she wear a fake nose See Picks Page 16

Thursday, March 6, 2003

The New Perspective

The struggle for hope

Pianist/Music and scenery enhance film From Page 14

Sarah Lasee Staff Writer

The grass is not always greener on the other side.

White Mike knows this and that is why he has no trouble dealing drugs to high society teenagers. The teenagers buying from him are away to boarding schools throughout most of the year while their rich parents are traveling to exotic places such as Bali or taking business trips in Brussels. These trips “prevent” the parents from taking any notice in their children’s lives. The novel Twelve written by seventeen year old Nick McDonell is a chilling tale of the hopelessness that today’s teenagers are facing and one’s struggle to find himself in a world where all seems bleak.

As the story unfolds McDonell introduces characters that have no ties except for knowing White Mike.

First to be introduced is White Mike’s long time friend Hunter, who ends up behind bars for a crime he did not commit with his only hope of freedom being his father who is once again out of the country on business.

Moving on the reader meets Sara and Jessica; one does what it takes to get what she

wants, and the naive other looks for something but only finds a potent new drug called Twelve.

Many other characters are introduced at each new page of White Mike’s beeper throughout the Christmas holiday when the students are home from school and their parents are not. This ultimately leads up to huge parties, drugs, sex and much, much more as the characters’ stories are told. The climax takes place as the final “party of the year” is held, and all characters meet and have their lives changed forever by a horrible act of violence.

Twelve is a startling insight into the minds of current teenagers that can be only be told by one whom is there.

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has been told about a thousand times before. The specific angle from which this story was taken, the view of the musician, was unique and powerful. However, while an audience may be moved by the powerful drama, the truth is that the whole history and reality of it is what pulls at the heartstrings, not this particular story by itself.

I doubt if you will cry once during this movie, because right from the start the film almost desensitizes you so that when something really horrific does happen, you almost expect it.

There are a great many aspects of this movie that are individual to this film, but

there seems to be a lack of attachment to any character throughout the movie, including the main character.

Perhaps the fact that he is alone throughout much of the movie and because the audience doesn’t get a chance to care for or even know the family before they are separated from him is the reason that this film doesn’t seem to carry the same high level of emotion as many other films of the same genre.

The music, though rarely played throughout the movie despite its title, was magnificent. Poland’s premier symphonic composer Wojciech Kilar made the best scene, the best scene. His music gave this movie so much emotion and it is what made

it stand out from any other movie I have ever seen. The Pianist, Brody, did play the part of a musician with great ease and he was very convincing in his role, as were all of the actors in this film.

Not only was the music fantastic, but the scenery was convincing and the costumes were believable as well. The scenes themselves were beautifully photographed, and shots of the “Jewish District” were priceless. When it all comes together, the result is a beautiful and contemplative film that will leave you thinking as you exit the theater.

This film has a run time of two hours and twenty-eight minutes and has a (R) rating for violence and mature themes.

Rings/Sequel outshines its predecessor From Page 14

expect by the descriptions in the book.

Truthfully, I’ve never been a huge fan of Elijah Wood, but in this movie, he plays the character of Frodo Baggins quite well.

However, I really do think that it is his supporting actor, Sean Astin (everybody’s favorite Notre Dame football player) as the faithful Sam that pulls their scenes together. Gandalf is also a charac-

ter that brings a great majority of the magic to the film and his wisdom and guidance makes him the strong character that comes to the rescue when the heroes are in trouble. The trio of man, elf and dwarf provide a humorous and diverse group that brings in their own important contributions to the film.

Many people have argued that the fantasy in this movie was too much.

The walking, talking trees

were not a favorite of many, but in my opinion, coupled well with the gruesome armies of Sauron. This particular element of fantasy was one of the most amazing and best parts of the show.

Overall, I think that this movie, as the middle meat of the story, was the more successful of the two so far. It perfectly set itself up for the next film leaving the audience in a to-be-continued state of desire to see the next portion as soon as possible.

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Thursday, March 6, 2003

Table for Three

Dinner time drama Tabitha Menning Staff Writer

Pizzaria Uno

Where: 15280 W. On a Friday night, one should expect to have to wait Bluemound Rd., to be seated at any restaurant.

Elmgrove Any restaurant but Pizzaria Uno’s, North on Bluemound Phone: (262) 821-1755 Rd. in Brookfield that is. The Hours: Everyday, 11 a.m. – three of us were seated imme11:30 p.m. diately but being greeted was another story. After about ten minutes, a charming Chelsea without the bun, lettuce and welcomed us and took our tomato. The mashed potatoes, drink orders. It was difficult to however, were “really yummy”. decide on what we’d have for I guess it was my lucky day dinner. Uno’s, in case one did- because the fajitas were fabun’t know, is a pizza place. The lous. The strips of chicken problem was that none of us were prepared to perfection, felt like having pizza on that seasoned better than I could particular evening. Luckily, have hoped for. Who’d have there were plenty of other thought that a pizza place options to choose from. Eden, could have created a Mexican the traditionalist in the group, sensation better than most Mexican restaurants I’ve been chose an “Uno Burger” prepared to?

As for mid-well. dessert, I Emily, a kid at heart, opted “Who’d have thought that a wish that we could have for the pizza place could have gotten our “Chicken T h u m b s ” created a Mexican sensation waitress to come back in with French better than most time to order fries. I was still in the Mexican restaurants I’ve some but she been to?” was apparmood for ently busy Mexican since with other we had originally planned to go to Mi things. After receiving the Cocina but couldn’t deal with check unfashionably late, we the 20-minute wait. I selected departed hoping that at least the chicken fajitas. We enjoyed the host would tell us to have our beverages for a while and I a good evening–nope. Uno’s mean a while, granted it was food scored an A from me, a Friday night. Twenty minutes B+ from Emily and C from later, dinner was served. While Eden. The pizza might be realEmily’s “Chicken Thumbs” ly good but we’ll have to wait were good, Eden’s hamburger until next time to find out, or couldn’t have been recognized not.

Picks/Familiar names expected to win gold From Page 14

and a rat’s nest wig, but she also seemed to make a connection with the complicated persona of Virginia Wolfe that made sparks fly on the silver screen.

Another nominee is Renée Zellweger for her role as the sensuous and scheming Roxie in Chicago. For a person unsure of taking a role, she sure played it to a tee. Julianne Moore is the third nominee for her role in Far From Heaven. This is her third Oscar nomination. For this role she had to revert back to an old style of acting that really works for this movie.

Salma Hayek finally stepped into a serious role in Frida and was nominated for her efforts.

At last we are allowed to see what she is really capable of instead of just looking at her and hearing jokes about her heritage. Diane Lane also received her first Oscar nomination for her role in Unfaithful.

She pulled from her own past experiences with divorce to play this role that hits close to home.

The nominees for Best Actress in a Supporting Role are no strangers to the business.

Her nomination for the movie Adaptation made Meryl Streep the most Oscar-nominated performer in history. In this role, she had to reinvent her entire acting style, but it seemed to work for her. Once again, Julianne Moore was nominated, but this time for The Hours. She gave just as good of a performance in this supporting role as she did in her Oscar-nominated leading role. Kathy Bates was nominated for About Schmidt.

She once again took what could have been a blasé role and turned it into an unforgettable character. The final two nominees were both first-timers, and nominated from the same movie, Chicago. On one hand, Catherine Zeta-Jones created a revelation for audience members everywhere for her portrayal of the luscious Velma. On the other hand, Queen Latifah brought a whole new dimension to the lovably unlovable Mama Morton.

Now for the award everyone is most interested in, Best Motion Picture of the Year.

Chicago is the most talked about nominee. It has been nominated for a total of 13 Oscars this

year. Not since Oliver has a musical turned movie received this much hype. The Hours cast and crew has also drawn much attention. Many of the actors and actresses have been nominated for an Oscar in the past.

How could it be the Oscars without a war movie nominated for best picture? This year there are two. Gangs of New York portrays a gang war in New York City during the much bigger conflict of the American Civil War. The second of the two depicts the life of a young Jewish pianist from Poland during World War II and his struggles to survive during the Holocaust. The name of this movie, of course, is The Pianist.

The final nominee in this category is The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. The second movie in the trilogy has already surpassed the first movie, which sets it up nicely in the race for this favored award.

For the nominees in categories not mentioned, we suggest checking out the Academy Awards Web page at www. oscar.com. Or if you like surprises, make sure to tune in March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday, March 6, 2003

The New Perspective

McCartney shines

Bi-Weekly Horoscopes Paula Cary

was just your biology book flying into your wall.

Staff Astrologer

Pisces February 18 - March 20 Your luck seems to be running dry these days. You may need to catch a Leprechaun to get your three wishes. But beware, they are tricky little things.

Aries March 21 - April 19 Someone once said, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do!” Your study habits are saying, “When in school, procrastinate a little more!”

Taurus April 20 - May 19 Goliath was pretty big for David to slay. Today, nothing will be too big for you to conquer. Go forth, little brave one.

Gemini May 20 - June 20 Holy cow! Was that a giant bat? Maybe it was a bird, a plane? Could it have been Superman? No, that

ket.

Cancer June 21 - July 21 Lately, you have been bored with the same old routine. Spice up the day by trying something new or changing your look a little.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Many days have been spent being cautious.

Nothing too adventurous has been your style. Living on the edge, is the necessary thing for you to feel alive.

Leo July 22 - August 22 Mirror, mirror on the wall, which way to the mall?

The direction you choose to buy new shoes, because the desire to credit is your habit.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 20 Irish luck may not just be for the Irish. You will witness some luck of your own when the spring flowers start to bloom.

Virgo August 23 - September 21 There’s gold at the end of that rainbow. OK, maybe there is not, but there is a party going on this weekend.

Time to put on your dancing shoes.

Capricorn December 21 - January 19 Yes, another week closer to spring break. What are your plans? It doesn’t matter what they are, as long as you enjoy the break with your friends.

Libra September 22 - October 22 Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet and the spider that scared her had some of it.

Just like that spider, you need to take your chances and put your eight legs on the mar-

Aquarius January 20 - February 17 Penny for your thoughts.

You’ve been crazy lately with many things on your mind.

Take a scream and let it all out so you can move on to more important things.

Gangs/Not Oscar-worthy, but entertaining From Page 14

dreams and desires - other than his overriding need to kill Bill Cutting.

Cinematically, there’s no denying the movie is remarkable. The costumes are well made, and the scenery is spectacular, convincingly recreating Civil War era New York.

The opening scenes showcasing the catacomb-like rooms under the tenement houses are especially magnificent. The editing of the movie is also a triumph, particularly during the Draft Riot scenes, when Scorsese peppers the action on the screen with flashes of sketches and woodcuts of the actual historical events.

DiCaprio handles his part well, though it doesn’t require him to stretch any acting muscles – he mostly broods and

pouts. Diaz fills Jenny’s role capably – she may have been even better if her character was given something worthwhile to do. John C. Reilly as a corrupt policeman, Jim Broadbent as Boss Tweed of Tammany Hall, and Brendan Gleeson as a mercenary thug all fill supporting roles admirably. Of course, the real star of the show is Day-Lewis as Bill the Butcher, in his Oscar-nominated performance. Day-Lewis steps into Bill’s shoes with a remarkable combination of sadism, evilness, charisma, humor, and wisdom. In fact, he’s the only really fleshed out, living, believable character in the whole movie.

The plot of Gangs of New York is rooted in historical fact.

The New York of the Civil War was a bloody, messy place

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where immigrants unknowingly signed enlistment papers right along with their immigration papers, Abe Lincoln was despised, and coffins were unloaded from boats only yards away from where fresh soldiers were boarding. The bloodiness in the film constantly reflects that. Rarely do 10 minutes go by without someone being hacked, sliced, or slashed; by the end of the movie, I was very tired of seeing stuff spurt.

In the end, the weak characterization, the burgeoning plot, and general bloodiness keep Scorsese’s film from being a complete triumph. Still, despite everything working against it, stunning scenery, good editing, and a standout performance by Day-Lewis makes seeing Gangs of New York worthwhile.

Linda Brooks Special to The New Perspective

Classics just get better with age…as does music genius Paul McCartney. His recent release of Back in the US Live 2002 is proof once again of his skillful and most outstanding talent. An inspiration to so many, there is no one quite like him, nor is there any band that could ever compare to the Beatles. No other band has had, or continues to have, such an enormous impact to our world. This two CD compilation is a live, masterful performance that includes versions of the original early Beatle recordings such as “I saw Her Standing There,” “All my Loving,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Getting Better,” “Lady Madonna,” “Eleanor Rigby,” and “Hey Jude.” McCartney’s relatively young touring band members are amazing musicians. The original versions of these early recordings are vintage and impossible to beat, but the sound this band generates is almost duplicate in style and sound in this live performance. It is indeed phenomenal.

Pay attention acoustic guitar lovers…McCartney does

some fabulous solo acoustic work in “Blackbird,” “We Can Work it Out,” “Carry That Weight,” and “Vanilla Sky.” In honor of his deceased friends, McCartney sings his ode to John Lennon in Here Today, followed by his solo version of Something (Harrison’s ballad) performed entirely on a ukulele, an instrument that George loved to play. Also included on this CD are recordings from McCartney’s former 70’s group, Wings, songs like “Jet,” “C-Moon,” and the most successful “Band on the Run.” Recent McCartney releases such as “Driving Rain” and the antiterrorism song “Freedom” are also included. His new releases are testimonials to his genuine artistry.

Recording engineers and producers of this concert, hence this CD, did an excellent job. Their choice of the old favorites, the crowdpleasers, balanced with newer recording selections makes this CD an absolute must! It is high-energy, light-hearted, and a real value at only $13.99!

The second CD ends with “Sgt. Pepper”…“We hope you have enjoyed the show.”

Ministry still Ministry Bear Milne Staff Writer

The industry rock band Ministry returns with their newest album Animositisomina through the Sanctuary Records Group.

The band continues in Ministry rock fashion with their thunderous bass riffs and hard lyrics. The cover depicts a sheep’s head, with the Star of David as the nostril, the cross as mouth, and the crescent moon and star as the animal’s eye.

Questions of existence

and the loss of or lack of faith in the world as a whole and impending crisis’ damper the moods, middleclass anguish, and the unsung heroes of the blue-collar world, yet the album continues in the industry rock fashion of hard and loud.

With the potential they have, Ministry is still churning out their usual material with simply newer/modernized lyrics. They continue the middle-class appeal, but their voice still remains lost within themselves. I give it two out of five stars.

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Thursday, March 6, 2003

Poetry Corner Little Plastic Toys (A Song)

By Erick Anderson

Everyone is plastic Little toy people in their little toy houses With their little toy dogs And their little toy girls and boys They’re all a bunch of plastic toys All fully poseable for your entertainment needs.

Assembly line All made from the same mold With the same accessories Each in the same standardized packaging Made in America Plastic America All can be bought or sold for your entertainment needs.

Happy children Shredding wrapping paper Finding their little toy people They got their favorite ones Play with them all day long Throw them out when they’re done All thoroughly adorable for your entertainment needs.

They drive down the street in their plastic cars Go to work at their plastic jobs They’re all a bunch of plastic slobs Made for entertainment only.

They claim to have minds of their own But regardless, they are doomed to roam Wherever we may tell them to go Because their lives we own Little toy people Living their plastic lives For their plastic money Wasting their plastic time Doomed to be controlled for your entertainment needs.

Everyone is plastic

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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Live from the Pio Dome

Augusta National should not be forced to change policy Nathan Brunner Sports Editor Live from the Pio Dome is an editorial column written by Nathan Brunner to express his various opinions about topics in the world of sports. Any comment relating to “Live From the Pio Dome” can be voiced via email to nbrunner@cc.edu.

Golf is usually considered a sport free from much controversy. However, this gentlemanly game has been riveting by a huge controversy over the past several months. Augusta National Golf Club, the club that holds the Masters golf tournament every year, is very selective club in terms of its

membership. Very few people CBS asking them to not adver- want to. They should not be are members of this club, and tise or face protests. In forced to admit anybody. Also, there are no female members. response, Johnson said he if you want an example of why This fact has been the source would pay CBS to televise the they should admit who they want, look no further than of the recent controversy in the Ladies Golf Club of the club. In June of last year Martha Burke, the leader of “Augusta National is a private club Toronto. This club is by far the NWCO, sent a letter to and they should have the right to more restrictive to males than Augusta is to females.

Augusta National chairman admit who they want to.”

There is not and never will Hootie Johnson requesting be a male member in the that he admit a female memToronto club. Also, men are ber to the club. Johnson replied to this letter saying the Masters without commercial only allowed play the course if club had a right to admit who- interruption. He did this to they are with a female memever it wanted and they would protect the advertisers from ber. Women are allowed much more access at Augusta. They not be bullied into admitting a controversy.

It is my opinion that the are allowed to be guests at the female member. This response sparked a whole slew of con- whole controversy is ridicu- club and they have access to troversy surrounding the sub- lous. Augusta National is a pri- several of the facilities.

Another reason why I feel ject. Letters were sent to adver- vate club and they should have tisers of the Masters telecast on the right to admit who they Burke should never have start-

ed the controversy is because her letter actually has been detrimental to potential female members. Nobody likes to be bullied into doing something. This is the same case with Augusta National. If they admit a female member while the controversy is still hot, then it will like they were forced into it; they will look weak and easy to force into changes. I believe Augusta was close to admitting a female member and then this whole case happened. Eventually Augusta will admit a member, but they should be able to do it on their own accord. They should not be forced into it, especially as a private club.

Behr swims strongly Bear Milne Staff Writer

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Monmouth College 9:00 a.m.

William Penn University 4:00 p.m.

St. Joseph University 4:00 p.m.

University of Dallas 9:00 a.m. & Noon Denison University 9:00 a.m. & Noon Mount Union College 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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MWC Championship @ Knox College NCAA Championship @ DePauw University

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Opponent The following games are being played at Ft. Meyers, Fla. Ursinus College St. Ambrose University Lakeland College Blackburn College Simmons College St. Mary’s University College of Mount St. Joseph Defiance College Cazenovia College U.S. Merchant Mariens

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No pun intended, but in one season alone freshman Kristi Behr has made a splash for the Lady Pioneer swim team. Earlier this season at home, against Illinois Institute of Technology on Nov. 9, Behr set a new school record in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of 2:20.39. This broke the old school record by over two seconds set two years ago. One month later at the Gene Davis Invite at Lawrence University she broke her own record with a time of 2:19.47.

Three days later at the Van Male Natatorium on Dec. 12 she set a new school record in the 100yard butterfly with a time of 1:02.10. She wasn’t finished yet.

At the Midwest Conference Championship Tournament on Valentine’s Day weekend, Behr and fellow swimmer sophomore Abby Griffith qualified to travel to the Midwest Conference Classic hosted by Carthage College (Behr with two top five finishes and a top ten and Griffith with two top tens and an 11th–the team finished seventh of eight schools). At the Classic, Behr shattered both records she had set earlier, with a time of 1:01.88 in the 100-yard and 2:19.25 in the 200-yard butterfly events. This performance capped a stellar rookie season. These seemingly webbed-footed feats and the guidance of first-year coach Joanne Brandjen are sure to make more waves in the coming seasons.

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The New Perspective

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Spring sports have high hopes to improve over last season Ryan Watterson Staff Writer

Carroll College’s spring athletic season is underway.

This year Carroll welcomes several new head coaches as they try to bring Conference Championships back home.

Baseball After going 8-26 last season, the 2003 Carroll baseball team has high expectations of finishing this season with a much better record. “Based on our talent this year, we believe we’ll do much better than last year,” said head coach Steve Dannhoff.

Returning this season to the mound after sitting out in 2002 is Cliff Radliff, a former Most Valuable Player and first team all-conference selection.

“It definitely feels great to be back playing ball again after missing last season,” said Radliff, one of Carroll’s captains. Seniors Ryan Gasper, Ryan Babcock and Nick Witthuhn all return this season also as captains. Radliff, Witthuhn and Gasper are locked in as the top three pitchers; however, the fourth spot is still up for grabs.

Freshman hurlers Corbin Hollenbeck, Matt Shafer and Nate Goggins are looking for the number four spot. “We’re still looking for that fourth starter,” stated Dannhoff, “We are looking to find it in one of the freshman.”

On the offensive side, things are looking good for the Pioneers. “We have a solid lineup with a good amount of last year’s players returning. The middle of the order should be

strong as well. When we find our leadoff man, our lineup can only get stronger,” said Dannhoff.

Team morale is high as the team gets ready for their annual spring trip to Ft. Myers, Florida. Leaving on March 7, they will play 12 games in seven days. Witthuhn has been impressed with his new teammates. “Many of the new faces are showing to be better than we expected. For the past month, we’ve all done a great job working as a team.”

You can catch Carroll’s opening home game at Frame Park on April 5 at 1:00 p.m. where they have a double-header against Midwest Conference rival Ripon College.

Keeney and shortstop Erin Erickson.

On offense, you can expect some big numbers. “We have a good amount of power hitters in the lineup as well as some small hitters who have quick bat speed,” Barth added.

Carroll heads to Ft. Myers, Florida for their spring trip as they will play a ten game schedule before returning back to Wisconsin. “Our goal in Florida is to come back above .500,” Barth said. “I expect us to be consistent, have some fun and win some games while doing so.”

Their home opener is March 31 at 2:00 p.m. for a double-header against Carthage College.

Softball For first year head coach, Melinda Barth, success is something she hopes to achieve quickly. With two different style pitchers and a strong offense, she hopes the Lady Pioneers can get back to the conference finals. Carroll won back to back conference titles in 2000 and 2001, but failed to make the tournament last year.

Asked if she was nervous about not knowing her competition, Barth said, “Of course not. I actually think it’s an advantage. We will work just as hard in preparing for every opponent we face.”

Leading the pitching staff this year are freshman Rebecca Windhorst and junior Mandy Reedy. Windhorst uses speed to get batters out where as Reedy uses movement on the ball.

Coach Barth said she has seen good leadership thus far in the two seniors, outfielder Tiffany

Men’s Tennis Carroll College men’s tennis has several new faces this year, including head coach Tatum Klingbeil who is still learning about her team’s chemistry. Klingbeil finished her first season with women’s tennis earlier this academic year.

Four freshmen are part of

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Breaking it up Kristin Kueny (left) and Lindsay Schroeder of the Carroll Blaze perform during the Pioneer Basketball game Feb. 19.

the ten-man roster including Jayson Memken, who right now fills the number two spot on the team. Senior Charlie DeCleene, sophomore Craig Mours and senior Josh Potaracke also are in the top four.

“We have strong leadership this year in our seniors Charlie and Josh,” Klingbeil said. The final two spots are still up for grabs.

One of their goals this year is to have the best sportsmanship in the conference. “It can only be an advantage for us out there if we are keeping our cool instead of showing our emotions and giving the opponent an upper-hand,” added Klingbeil. She also has focused on getting her team in the best shape possible. “We want to be as strong at the end of a match as we were in the beginning.”

The Pioneers opened up on February 18 by beating opponent Marion college by a score of 6-1. Their first home match is scheduled for March 28 at 3:30 p.m. against Midwest Conference opponent Lake Forest College.

Track After Chris Pearson won the National Championship last year in the 110 meter hurdles, Carroll College men’s and women’s track teams are hoping to send at least another member to the nationals, however, success at the conference meet is an ultimate goal.

Numbers are small this year for Carroll track. Nine members make up the men’s side and 16 make up the women’s. Captains for the teams are Rich Raney, Mike Poremba, Corinne Handy, Lindsey Hanis and Tammy Whittliff.

There are only a handful of seniors this year. Sophomores and freshmen make up most of this year’s squad. Coach Todd Carter believes he will have a few more people back from injury in the middle of the season.

Pole-vaulter Katie Pierce is currently ranked thirteenth in the nation.

Because all Carroll’s meets are on the road, look for future updates in The New Perspective.

Men’s and women’s basketball seasons end in defeat at Ripon Bear Milne Staff Writer

The men’s and women’s basketball seasons ended Feb. 21 on the road at Ripon College. The men’s team ended the season with an 81 77 loss and an overall record of 7 – 15 and 5 - 11 in the Midwest Conference. Junior forward Kevin Lauer led the team in scoring on the day with 22 points, followed by the teams’ high scoring duo of sophomore forwards Julian Swartz and Ben Hickethier with 16 and 12 points, respectfully.

The Pioneers also lost one of their own after the game. The Pioneers’ last game marked the final game for senior guard and veteran of four years Casey Lauer as well.

While his brother may have led the team in scoring in the game, Lauer’s presence on the court was as vital as it has been the last three seasons as a guard on the Pioneer Basketball team. On the day, Lauer brought home seven points, four rebounds, and seven assists, and for the season had 168 total points in 23 games, with 75 total rebounds and 61 total assists.

Senior forward Corey Grosskopf, the reigning Player of the Year in the Midwest Conference and preseason AllAmerican bowed out as well at Ripon on Feb. 21. Grosskopf led the team in scoring with 16 points, but has forever left her name in the annals of Lady Pioneer Basketball.

Grosskopf finished her final season with 278 points with a .360 shooting average from

Photo by Andrew Farrell

Sophomore Ben Hickethier Norbert defense on Feb. 19. the floor, despite only playing 17 of 23 games due to a midseason knee surgery. But, her career ends with 1087 total points, ranking as the 6th leading scorer in Lady Pioneer Basketball history.

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The 5’ 7 ‘’ point guard and starter only raked in three points against Ripon, but walks away with 90 points on the season in 23 games with a .423 shooting average from the floor.