The New Perspective • Volume 34, Issue 13 • 4/12/11

CARROLL UNIVERSITY

APRIL 12, 2010

Arrival of Brookfield goes missing in high court race Pi Lam to Prosser takes substantial lead after votes are recovered expand Arthur W. Thomas Staff Greek Life Editorial On Thursday April 7,

Carroll’s first national fraternity to colonize this fall Sarah Grannis

Editorial Staff After years of having a small Greek system on campus, Carroll University has opened its doors to the expansion process by allowing Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity to colonize next fall.

Pi Lam (as it typically referred to) will be the school’s first national fraternity. Founded at Yale University in 1895, Pi Lam was the first non-secretarian fraternity in the United States. Allowing all men to join, regardless of religion (a radical choice at the time when most fraternities were secular organizations), it still embraces those values today and lists its philanthropy as “The Elimination of Prejudice” which promotes the organization’s principles of equality amongst all people.

There are currently 40 active chapters of Pi Lam. The Carroll University colony will be Pi Lam’s second Wisconsin chapter, once it completes the colonization process. Pi Lam also boasts a total of over 40,000 initiated members nationwide (currently 1,000 active members), including famous alumni such as Senator Herb Kohl, comedians Lewis Black and Kevin James, businessman Mark Cuban and current Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig.

Amongst the Greek community, excitement is growing over the addition of this latest chapter.

“I think it’s great, the expansion of Greek life is extremely beneficial to our campus, and it will be a nice addition to have a nationally-based fraternity, in addition to two current locallybased ones,” senior and member of Delta Rho Upsilon Zach Staszewski said.

Assistant Director of Student Activities and Supervisor of Greek Life Christine Gravelle said the university opened up its expansion process for a third fraternity earlier this year and found itself choosing amongst eight potential organizations – ultimately deciding on Pi Lam. “A committee was developed, made up of myself, the Alum Relations representative, the Director of Residence Life, the then-president of Delta Rho Upsilon, a student senator, the PI LAM continued on Page 2

“Waukesha County” was trending worldwide on Twitter.

Worldwide. Why, because the county clerk forgot to hit the save button.

As a result of the mistake by Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus, roughly 14,000 votes from the City of Brookfield had not been counted in totals reported on election night.

The mistake turned what was a slim 204 vote lead for challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg into a substantial lead for Justice David Prosser in the race for Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court.

Nickolaus realized the mistake on April 6, as she and the Board of Canvassers were reconciling the unofficial results of Tuesday’s election with the tape of the actual votes cast. According to Nickolaus, a spreadsheet with the votes from the City of Brookfield was imported into a database created by the Government Accountability Board.

However, the database was not saved. As a result, Brookfield not included in the initial tallies.

Once the votes were included, there was a net gain of around 7,500 votes for Prosser.

“I’m thankful that this error was caught early in the process and during the canvass,” Nickolaus said in a press conference on April 7. “The purpose of the canvass is to catch these types of errors.”

Nickolaus stressed it was not a case of votes being found.

“This is human error, which I apologize for,” said Nickolaus.

She noted that mistakes by humans in entering the data are common. For example, elsewhere in Waukesha Co., specifically the City of New Berlin, the reported vote total for one ward was initially 37 for Prosser, when in fact it was 237. “[Human error] is common in this process, which is why that state requires us to conduct a canvass,” said Nickolaus. “Every person in Waukesha County that voted on April 5, their votes counted.”

To those who would suggest she was attempting to help Justice Prosser win the election, Nickolaus said there was an open and transparent process with representatives from both parties present. Democrat Ramona Kitzinger agreed with Nickolaus at the press conference.

“I’m the Democratic vice chair of Waukesha County, so I’m not going to stand here and tell you something that’s not

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County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus forgot to save a database on election night. As a result the city of Brookfield was not included in reported vote totals.

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true,” Kitzinger said. “We went where numbers seemed to add not bring people to the polls in over everything and made sure up, though I have no idea where large numbers. However, there the numbers jibed up, and they the numbers were coming from.” has been nothing usual about Part of Nickolaus’ explana- Wisconsin politics this year. did.”

“It was a really unusual enHowever, Kitzinger has tion for why she did not catch changed her position since the her error initially was the high vironment,” noted Milwaukee press conference. Citing the turnout level in the race. She County Executive candidate Jeff number of people who quoted said spring elections usually see Stone in his concession speech.

The state has become poher as an authority on the mat- about 30 percent turnout in ter, she expressed reservations Waukesha Co. but even without larized over Governor Scott Walker’s budget about the process, repair bill and atsaying it was not tempts to end colas open and translective bargaining parent as the pubfor public unions. lic was made to The result was an believe. Accordenergized electoring to Kitzingate as over 1.5 miler’s statement on lion people came the website of the to the polls. The Waukesha County -- Kathy Nickolaus, Waukesha County Clerk Government AcDemocratic Party, countability Board she was not made predicted a turnaware of the error Brookfield’s votes, turnout was out of around 20 percent of votuntil April 7. ing age adults for the election “Kathy told us she thought at 42 percent.

“That was an amazing that included just one statewide she had saved the Brookfield voter information Tuesday night, amount of votes so I had no race. They were off by 14 perbut then on Wednesday she reason to believe I was miss- cent, as historic numbers of peosaid she noticed she had not hit ing any,” said Nickolaus. “With ple came to the polls on April 5. save,” said Kitzinger’s statement. this change…our turnout vote If the GAB prediction had been “Kathy didn’t offer an explana- in Waukesha County was 47 correct, roughly 880,000 votes tion about why she didn’t men- percent, that’s something to be would have been cast. tion anything prior to Thursday proud of for Waukesha County afternoon’s canvass completion, residents.”

SUPREME COURT Spring elections usually do but showed us different tapes continued on Page 3

Eats, eats, and more eats : Three students each with unique cusines share their daily diets. PAGE 8

“I’m thankful that this error was caught early in the process...the purpose of the canvass is to catch these types of errors.”

Wrestling : Former varsity sport returns to campus as a club.

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Took a report of a battery that had occurred near the intersection of Grand and Williams Streets on 2/27/11 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Suspects were reported to be 6 males who hit the victim as they ran by him and does not appear to be related the in incidents on the bike trail.

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Assisted Residence Life with a policy violation in New Hall.

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Responded to a medical emergency at Rankin Hall.

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Took a report of damage to the exterior mirror of a vehicle parked in lot 5. Damage occurred between 2/28 and 3/4.

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Took a report of harassing text messages received by a student.

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Took a report of a fall in lot 9.

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Responded to a medical emergency in New Hall.

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Found damage to the fence line in lot 5 caused by a vehicle that had struck it.

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Responded to a medical emergency near College and East.

Assembly may combine committees,Thedecision possible in May idea is to combine Arthur W. Thomas

Editorial Staff There has been a proposal in the Carroll Assembly to combine four committees into two. The International

and Multi-Cultural committee would be combined with the General Education Committee. The Assessment and Academic Steering committees would also be combined.

ripples, inc. donates $1 million to Carroll Funds to be allotted for scholarship and master plan projects Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff

As Carroll moves forward with the developments of the master plan initiative, generous donations have been made during the past academic year to help move the plan forward.

One of the most substantial donations was from ripples, inc.

The private organization donated $1 million to Carroll to support scholarships to students and to help fund new science facilities.

“We deeply appreciate our relationship with ripples, inc. and its principles,” said Dr. Douglas Hastad in a March 16th press release. “We certainly agree that this gift will have a long-term impact on our students and the quality of science education at Carroll.” ripples, inc. has a long standing history with the university. In 1994, ripples, inc. established the Gabriel Fund, an endowed scholarship that provided financial assistance to students in

need of financial support. Half of the $1 million donation will be added to this fund.

The other half of the donation will be applied to the science facilities projects that are projected in the master plan.

“New science facilities will expand student.faculty research opportunities and exhance the core educational experience for all students…” said Hastad.

“This very generous gift will help provide the very best facilities for our students and faculty.”

“Very generous donors like ripples, inc. appreciate the role they can play by helping to set the pace that others can follow and that are equally capable and interested,” said Steve Kuhn, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “However, all gifts of all sizes are critical to our success. Leadership shows up in all shapes, but equally important, it also shows up in continuity of giving, regardless how big or small a donor’s gift will be. It’s people that shape Carroll’s future.”

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Panhellenic Council president, and a Resident Assistant,” Gravelle said. “The committee chose to go with Pi Lambda Phi because it seemed to be the best fit with Carroll University.”

Students are also excited for the possibilities that come with adding a new organization.

“I’m not familiar with Greek life on this campus because I never really got involved but I think it’s cool that it’s now equal numbers of sororities and fraternities,” junior Maggie Schaffer said. “My brother is in a fraternity and he really likes the brotherhood there.”

“I think it’s cool and will offer new opportunities to stu-

dents,” said junior Tessa Boushley.

Possibilities do exist for future Greek organizations to come to campus; however, Gravelle said the university would like to see how Pi Lam’s colonization goes first.

Any gentlemen interested in joining Pi Lambda Phi can speak with a national representative who will be on campus this week visiting – to schedule an appointment (or if you have further questions), email Christine Gravelle at cgravell@carrollu.edu. Recruitment for the new fraternity will begin in the fall, with more information to follow as the process is developed.

committees that have roles that are connected in order to streamline the process and lighten the load for faculty. The proposal was brought up at the

April 11 Assembly meeting, although no vote was taken. The matter will likely be brought up at the next meeting in May.

5K Toga Run

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Members of Delta Rho Upsilon gather the ball room after their annual Toga Run. Photos by Ben Greer

Evihn Vaszily and Emily Schmitt are pumped for this year’s benefit.

Participants embark on the walk to benefit the Women’s Center , Inc. of Waukesha.

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NEWS Police Reports: Do you want a drink?

What the locals are doin’

Waukesha Police Department calls from April 9 and April 10 A student was arrested after it was reported the student appeared to be intoxicated while in class at 8:55 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of East Broadway.

In other Waukesha Police Department calls:

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A 16-year-old was cited for being in possession of tobacco at 11:57 p.m. Saturday at South Grand and Estberg avenues.

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A person was cited for a loud noise violation at 12:33 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of South Street.

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A person was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving after it was reported the person asked another person if they wanted a drink at a stop light at 1:19 a.m. Sunday at East Sunset Drive and Highway 164.

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A person was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated driving during a traffic stop at 2:05 a.m. Sunday at Delafield Street and Summit Avenue.

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A car accident that occurred when one car was chasing another at 2:40 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of Motor Avenue

Editorial Staff

Waukesha police officer involved in crash A Waukesha police officer was involved in a crash April 1 while responding to a call.

The officer’s car and two other cars crashed at West Main and Barstow streets around 6:50 a.m.

The officer sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

The crash will be investigated.

No spring show due to lack of dough Arthur W. Thomas

of the year as any student, but Editorial Staff also a great way of attracting atSomething is going to be tention to Carroll University in different on Carroll University’s general,” said Vaszily. “It is an campus this spring. There will important exhibition of the arts be no big name concert rocking and a cheap way for students to Van Male. There will be no big be able to attend an actual conspeaker, no large performance, cert. I was very disappointed.”

Kujawski, who served on nothing. the Food Theme Committee “Time was not on our side,” said Kent Krause, Finance Chair with Dean of Student Theresa Barry, said Senate looked into of Student Senate.

Senate is the group respon- ways to bridge the funding gap. sible for putting on the large One idea was to tie the perforspring performance. In the past, mance into the food theme so headlining bands have been extra funding could come from Cake, Switchfoot and Death Academics. Another option was Cab for Cutie. This year, Sen- to bring a comedian to campus, ate not only ran into the prob- potentially Bo Burnham.

“By the lem of time, but time we had also money. reached a deci“We could sion, it would only guarantee have been too around $30,000 late to put on to contribute to a worthwhile a concert,” said event for the Senator Katie students,” said Kujawski. “Bands -- Kate Kujawski Kujawski. “[W] and music artists Student senator e did not have cost anywhere time to try to from $80-90,000 fundraise for something better, and up. And of course, the more and we did not want to put forth popular or recognizable the artist is, the more expensive they a less than satisfactory event if get. It was really just impossible we did not have to.”

The current plan is to save to arrange something this year.”

Not everyone on Senate sup- the money that would have gone ported the decision. Evihn Vaszi- towards this year›s show and put ly, who has been a contributor to it towards a large show next year.

“At this time, we are anThe New Perspective, lamented ticipating hosting some kind the decision not to bring a major of event or performance next concert to campus.

“I believe a major concert school year,” said Kujawski. is not only an exciting thing to “What it will be specifically is look forward to towards the end undetermined yet.”

“We did not have time to try to fundraise for something better...”

Rachel Patterson, a baker at Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe, won the March 26 Milwaukee Cake Boss Competition at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Patterson’s winning cake combined elements of the Mitchell Park Conservatory, the Milwaukee Country Zoo, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Miller Park into one frosted cover spectacle.

Patterson and Ken Heil, owner of Sweet Perfections, took home a $500 grand prize. They plan to use the money to fund future 2D and 3D cake sculptures.

– Erik Endres

People’s Park plans to reopen July 1

– Waukesha Patch

Man charged with pharmacy robberies –Waukesha Freeman

Waukesha bakery wins Milwaukee Cake Boss competition

Rollie Tappa, 24, was charged with three counts of armed robbery and one count of attempted armed robbery.

The robberies started Feb. 22 with the latest being Mar. 31.

Tappa was arrested by police who located his car after receiving a description of it from an employee at Value Care Pharmacy.

People’s Park owners Dan and Jim Taylor are aiming to reopen the restaurant July 1.

The restaurant has been closed since Feb. 8 due to a fire.

The Taylors hope to combine 811/813 Clinton St. with the building at 337 W. Main St. and add rooftop dining.

The Waukesha Plan Commission will review the expansion plans April 13.

– Waukesha Patch

If convicted, Tappa could face up to 128 years in jail and $325,000 in fines.

– Waukesha Patch

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Even though turnout was high, the difference in the vote totals as of election night was just 204. While the Associated Press did not call the election for either side, Kloppenburg declared victory on April 6.

“Wisconsin voters have spoken and I am grateful for, and humbled by, their confidence and trust,” Kloppenburg said.

After the February primary, Prosser and Kloppenburg were the two candidates left on the ballot for the state’s high court.

Prosser received 55 percent of the primary vote and Kloppenburg received 25 percent. There just over 400,000 votes cast, according to the GAB. While both Prosser and Kloppenburg accepted public financing for the race, outside groups have spent large amounts of money on the race.

According to the non-partisan Brennan Center for Justice, over $3.5 million had been spent by outside groups as of April 5.

The Greater Wisconsin Committee led all spenders with $1.3 million, the group ran adds suggesting “Prosser = Walker.”

The pro-business Issues Mobilization Council of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce was in second, having spent over $910,970.

Other top spenders were the Citizens for a Strong America, Wisconsin Club for Growth, and State Tea Party Express.

Citizens for a Strong America ran advertisements asking Kloppenburg to condemn false TV ads by other groups. Wisconsin Club for Growth ran a radio ad

discussing Kloppenburg’s “record of suing farmers and other employers.”

While Prosser continues to hold a strong lead now that the Brookfield votes have been included, other counties such as Milwaukee are still in the process of canvassing. As a result, the official results have yet to be fully determined. Even once that happens, a recount is possible, particularly for the Brookfield votes.

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OPINION

Letter to the editor: Teach us how to Dougie Dear President Hastad, How to Dougie.” As the song suggests, help stimulate the music industry.

Over the course of the past five years, your term as president of Carroll University has proven that it will be remembered for several years. You have brought a unique vibe to campus, something that cannot be exemplified in simple phrases but by simply witnessing the positive changes. Because of your leadership, you have brought a strong connection between the students and the administration, something that has not had such a strong presence in the past.

Because of this, I feel it is appropriate to offer this simple request to you. As several students are aware, there is currently a quite popular dance called the “Dougie” that goes with a song called “Teach Me

the people singing do not know how to “Dougie.” My suggestion is that you, President Hastad, take some time during an afternoon and teach the students of Carroll how to “Dougie.”

Teaching students how to “Dougie” correctly will lead to so many social benefits for our generation. You will be teaching the students a valuable dance to those that do not necessarily know it yet and when we are out dancing and that song comes on, we will be able to break it down on the dance floor. Additionally, teaching people how to “Dougie” will provide economic benefits because students will subsequently buy the song off of iTunes, providing the music supplier with revenue to

Finally, since so many students will be performing and perfecting the “Dougie,” other staff and faculty members will be interested in learning how to “Dougie,” which could lead to “Dougie” dance parties and “Dougie” social nights, with everything revolving around the “Dougie” that you taught us.

It seems as if the benefits significantly outweigh the setbacks of teaching students how to “Dougie.” In order to help make Carroll a more prosperous campus and community, you should really teach students how to “Dougie.”

What are you most worried about for the housing draw?

Sincerely yours, Dancing Dougie

Point Counter-Point: In light of the WI elections, does your vote count?

Every vote counts

If every vote does not count, then what does? What is determining the winners and losers of elections? There were around 1.5 million votes cast in the State Supreme Court race between Justice David Prosser and Joanne Kloppenburg. That means 1.5 million people went to the polls and checked a box, completed an arrow or voted in some manner, indicating their support for a particular candidate. Prior to the appearance of the City of Brookfield’s votes, this election was separated by just 204 votes.

Consider if Brookfield had been included in the process at that point. Say Kloppenburg had won a ten year term on the state’s highest court by a difference of 204. Without a doubt, when that was thought to be the case, there were more than 204 people in Wisconsin who would have preferred Prosser but did not make it to the polls. If just 52 Prosser supporters had gotten four friends together and gone to the polls the result would have been different. This is why the parties put so much effort into “get out the vote” campaigns right before elections. It is entirely possible for a little effort to go a long way.

While the result may not always be one we agree with, the point of voting is to participate in American self-governance. Again, ensuring that votes from Brookfield were counted means those people are being counted. We can decry the amount of money being spent on elections, we can decry the political nature of a race for State Supreme Court, and

While the result may not always be one we agree with, the point of voting is to participate in American self-governace. we can decry the tactics used in campaigns. However, there is no more fundamental right in America than voting; as a result those 14,000 votes in Brookfield must be counted. Those 14,000 votes made up roughly 11 percent of all of those cast in Waukesha Co. If we accept the idea that every vote does not count, then why does any one vote? We vote because we believe in the system. We vote because we are a democracy. In theory, that means if it comes down to a difference of one vote, we go with the majority. For a time on April 5 and 6, we were just 203 votes away from one vote making that big of a difference.

Don’t tell me every vote doesn’t count.

Every vote forgotten

From federal government to the local arena, we are taught from little up that every vote counts. I’m not so sure anymore.

On Thursday, the close race for State Supreme Court was called to a near close as Waukesha County recovered thousands of untallied votes. Let’s rephrase that. Waukesha County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus lost and then found 14,000 votes when she realized she never tallied votes from the city of Brookfield. This gives an unofficial lead to conservative leaning Justice David Prosser.

And the questions on everyone’s mind: How do you find 14,000 votes? How do you forget about an entire city?

Several conflicts of interest may have shoved Nickolaus into public scrutiny here. I only wish she had been under scrutiny when she applied for the position to begin with. Maybe someone could have pointed out that Nickolaus had worked in the Assembly Republican caucus during the time that Prosser,

Is this little mishap a blip on the radar or is every voting cycle riddled with scandals that are simply never caught red-handed? a former Republican lawmaker, served as the assembly speaker.

Another cause for scrutiny comes from Nickolaus’s election system, which was audited last year after complaints were cast that she was not cooperative with information technology specialists. The audit showed the system as outdated but overall okay – they urged Nicolaus to improve security and backup procedures.

Finally, Nickolaus does not post separate municipal election results online, as many clerks do. She also never showed the running totals throughout election night or what proportion of the voting units were included in the tallies. I’m certain that a public voter breakdown could have prevented such a bizarre turn of events.

As a matter of fact, I really wonder if voters are ever receiving the proper amount of information and accountability necessary to ensure fair elections. The WI State Supreme Court election shows how little voters can trust Waukesha County clerks, but what keeps me up at night is a far greater issue: Is this little mishap a blip on the radar or is every voting cycle riddled with scandals that are simply never caught red-handed? If so, does my vote really matter or could mine have been forgotten just as easily as the city of Brookfield?

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“I don’t know how online housing is going to work! I go in a few days and don’t know what I am doing. Stressful!.”

-- Ashley Joers, Sophomore

“The likelihood on any and all data being lost, just like every other online idea Carroll tries to do. Like registering for classes.”

--Daniel Robinson, Sophomore

“That I won’t get the building I want or that the system will crash and my roommate selection will get messed up.”

--Erin Strigenz, Sophomore

Relationship Column: Friends with benefits Sarah Grannis Editorial Board

Friends with benefits.

It’s a controversial debate among many students, particularly those on this campus. Just hearing the phrase brings up many reactions: “Best thing ever” or “Don’t even bother, it never works out”.

Sure it may seem like a good idea – you obviously like spending time with your friend, and hey, maybe you even find them a little bit attractive. What’s the harm in occasionally indulging in a little extra fun (if you know what I mean) now and then?

For starters, before you decide to take a romp in the sack with your formerly platonic BFF – keep a couple things in mind: there’s a reason these situations rarely work out.

The first reason: communication. Be

upfront about what you both expect and why, and don’t be afraid to let loose any feelings you have. If you have ANY romantic feelings towards the other person – come clean right away. A major reason the “friends with benefits” arrangement blows is along the way, one party starts to gain (or lose) attachment, and doesn’t tell the other person. Is it awkward to have “the Talk”? Of course. But you can’t expect to be able to see your buddy naked and not have any awkward situations – life doesn’t work that way.

Another reason: one person meets someone else, and jealousy/dramatic confrontation ensues.

Trust me, we’ve all witnessed this at a party somewhere. Sometimes it’s a girl screaming and crying at a guy that she “thought she meant more to,” only to wit-

ness him making out with another girl.

If you, or the other person, find someone else you’re even kind of attracted to and interested in pursuing – stop hooking up immediately. I really can’t make it any simpler than that; you don’t want your life to become an episode of “Jersey Shore” so prevent the drama before it happens.

Does this still sound appealing to you? If you’re willing to deal with the risks (ie: losing the friendship), by all means, go for it. But there is one final issue to consider: why don’t you want to date your friend? Is it the “boyfriend” or “girlfriend” label that you are afraid of, or do you just not see relationship potential in them?

Think long and hard before you choose to embark on this unique and potentially messy situation, for both of your sakes.

“I have no faith left in this system.

Doing it online avoids confrontation between disgruntled students and the housing department staff, which is smart.”

--Nathaniel Schwarzbach, Junior

“Oh, I know it’s going to crash for sure.”

--Stephanie Berg, Junior

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It is no small task to compile the biography of Malcolm X, possibly the most controversial figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Arguably, the most controversial figure of the twentieth century in America.

Manning Marable, director or Columbia’s Center for Contemporary Black History, recently passed away on April 1. He was the author of fifteen books including How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America (1983), Black Liberation in Conservative America (1997), and The Great Wells of Democracy (2003).

Marable is known for his outspoken ideals and forceful discourses on issues of race and economic injustice. He wrote, “In retrospect many of Malcolm’s most outrageous statements about the necessity of extremism in the achievement of political freedom and liberty were not unlike Barry Goldwater, who declared that ‘extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.’”

While Marable’s book is often criticized for justifying or rationalizing Malcolm X’s more extreme rhetoric, it is obvious that any deconstruction of Malcolm X is no easy task. The New York Times describes Malcolm X as a country bumpkin turned zoot-suit entertainer who became a petty criminal, self-taught intellectual, white-hating nationalist and follower of orthodox Islam who was central toward the Civil Rights movement.

Marable’s research is impressive, drawing from diaries, letters, FBI files, web resources, and interviews with Malcolm’s inner circle but his highest praise comes from his ability to place it in history. Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is lauded for its ability to situate his subject within the tumult of 20th Century racial politics without losing focus on Malcolm himself.

It’s an interesting read for any history buff or anyone attuned to social change.

The most beloved pocket monster franchise is back with the fifth generation of all new battle monsters. In “Pokémon: Black & White,» you will visit the new land of Unova with amazing new Pokémon, trainers and places.

But it’s not just the Pokémon that are different.

The game play and mechanics are the same as they have always been since you first sat down with your Game Boy playing Red and Blue. And the basic plot is relatively the same too. But Nintendo has thrown in some awesome new twists and updates to make it different. For instance, instead of an evil group trying to steal Pokémon, there is now a Pokémon Rights Activist Group.

But that’s not the only thing that’s different. As soon as you turn on the game, you immediately notice the graphics upgrade. Now the series has certainly improved from the 8-bit graphics, but in Black & White, they enhance it to an almost 3-D look to the game.

The game itself is certainly challenging, you will proudly lose days trying “beating the game”. And yes, I use that term loosely, because the best part of the Pokémon franchise is that there is always something else to accomplish.

New areas open up after the Elite Four and the trainers gain an immense power boost.

Overall, «Pokémon: Black & White» is a must play for any Pokéfan or anyone who wants to see how the game has progressed from the “good ole days.”

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FEMME FATALE

Britney’s back, bitch.

The 29 year old pop sensation returns with a bang with her latest release, “Femme Fatale”. With her seventh studio album, Britney Spears proves why she is a pop icon with 12 tracks full of heavy dance beats and club-thumping music.

The first single “Hold It Against Me” made waves quickly, and the second “Till The World Ends” has caught on quickly as well. While both singles are very good (this album is a definite departure from her early releases and even the most recent “Circus” and “Blackout”), the real standouts are “I Wanna Go”, “How I Roll”, and “Big Fat Bass (feat. Will.I.Am)”. A special deluxe edition is also available and features another great track – the part-ballad, part-club music “He About to Lose Me”.

Love it or hate it, Spears is admittedly not the most amazing singer in the world. However she uses this to her advantage on the album and manipulates her voice over the dance beats, creating a whole new sound. She knows she’s never going have the voice range of Christina Aguilera, but what differentiates Spears is that she is a true performer and knows how to entertain her audience. Spears is not afraid to take risks on this record and experiments with so many different melodies and sounds, it truly is unique, catchy, and instantly one of (if not her) best releases.

Should you buy it? If you’re looking for a fun album to play in your room before heading out for a night on the town with your friends, go for it. As an entertainer who’s never afraid to push the envelope, Spears proves once again why she is the once again the reigning Queen of Pop.

Sucker Punch, a movie from the director of 300 and Watchmen, packs perfect casting, music, and an action-filled storyline into two mesmerizing hours.

The storyline begins with the main character Babydoll, played by Emily Browning of A Series of Unfortunate Events fame, looking to escape from a house for the mentally insane where her stepfather has wrongly sent her and requested her to have a lobotomy. She teams up with four women—named Amber, Blondie, Rocket, and Sweet Pea—and they plan their escape.

Definitely not targeted towards the Reese Witherspoon crowd, Sucker Punch chooses instead to market itself towards the superhero and video game movies audience. Since my three closest friends are all video-gaming guys, I have been dragged to every actionpacked gore-fest for years while only recently beginning to like the genre.

If I wasn’t a fan before, Sucker Punch definitely would have changed my mind—and the minds of any guys as well. My friend Dan, who I saw the movie with, commented for an hour after the movie ended about how hot the actresses were. While this may not be a good movie to bring your girlfriend to, it is certainly a great movie to see.

The soundtrack plays as the perfect backdrop to the movie. Emily Browning even sings two songs on the soundtrack--the first being a sloweddown version of “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” that perfectly captures the eerie feel of the opening scenes and the forthcoming epic battles. The remix of Bjork’s “Army of Me” exemplifies Sucker Punch’s battle scenes in song form perfectly, and will have you picturing the scenes long after the movie ends.

While the plot is largely simplistic, the stunning visual effects, perfect music, and amazing casting will keep you well-entertained. Unlike so many movies today, Sucker Punch is definitely worth the $10 ticket price.

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Redford’s Conspirator delivers suspense, intrigue The New Perspective attended a screening and press conference for Robert Redford’s newest film Kristina Ljujic

Staff Writer Many have learned about the murder of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, at some point in life. Chances are, those people would say that John Wilkes Booth committed the murder. However, not many could tell you about the story behind the murder—a story which involved a woman named Mary Surratt. Director Robert Redford’s latest film, “The Conspirator,” is based on her story.

“It was a story that was unknown, connected to a story everybody knew,” said Redford.

James D. Solomon, a former journalist, began his research for the script in 1993, but nothing came of it until 2009, after Redford had signed on as the director. Solomon used his knowledge of researching and reporting to gather as much information as possible about the historical event, including the transcripts for Surratt’s actual trial.

“You only have so much evidence in the archives. Very little was recorded,” said Redford. d everything to a T.” Redford, who acted in “All the President’s Men” and produced “The Motorcycle Diaries” and “A Civil Ac-

tion,” was instantly captivated by the script and was eager to begin filming.

The film delves into a conspiracy theory surrounding the murder of Lincoln. Mary Surratt, played by Robin Wright, owned a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth and other alleged conspirators were said to have met regularly. Among these men, was Surratt’s son, John.

James McAvoy plays Frederick Aiken, the young Union soldier who becomes a lawyer after his return from the war. Aiken is forced to defend Surratt in her trial. Because of his loyalty to the Union, this trial was difficult for him to care much about.

However, as the relationship between lawyer and defendant gradually builds, Aiken becomes determined to prove Surratt’s innocence.

The lack of abundant knowledge of the lives of Surratt and Aiken forced Redford and others involved in the film to improvise and fill in the missing pieces about the characters.

“You have to bring in actors that can bring their own embellishment to it,” said Redford. “I had McAvoy and Robin in mind.”

The chemistry between McAvoy and Wright added to the emotional element of the film, as well as the trust

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that is built between the characters. It is easy for the viewer to see the shift from Aiken’s disinterest to his determination to find the truth.

Surratt wanted to protect her son, played

by Johnny Simmons, who may have been more involved with the conspiracy than she was and ran away immediately after the events took place to protect himself.

“She didn’t expect a fair trial,” said Redford.

“The one thing she could do was protect her son.”

Other members of the cast include Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood, Tom Wilkinson Colm Meanly, Justin Long, Danny Houston, Alexis Bledel and James Badge Dale.

“The Conspirator” opens in theaters nationwide April 15. For more information about the movie and to watch the theatrical trailer, visit www.conspiratorthemovie.com.

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Pioneer Scholars Program

This undergraduate research program funds up to 10 student/faculty teams to participate in a scholarly/creative project over the summer.

Each student who is awarded with receive a stipend of $3,000.00. The project will be aone to one faculty/student collaboration. Applications for the next round of awards will be available in November 2011.

Celebrate Carroll: the university’s academic conference

The University funds a limited number of students to participate in regional and national academic conferences. The purpose of the program is topromote and support student scholarship and to expose students to the research and creative activity of professional academics. Funding priority goes to those students who are presenting their work at scholarly conferences. The next round of applications are due in mid October 2011.

Student Scholarly Travel Grant

The University funds a limited number of students to participate in regional and national academic conferences. The purpose of the program is to promote and support student scholarship and to expose students to the research and creative activity of professional academics. Funding priority goes to those students who are presenting their work at scholarly conferences. The second round of applications are due by November 22nd.

Nationally Competitive Scholarships program

The University is committed to supporting and promoting successful applications for nationally competitive post-baccalaureate scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and others. The Carroll University Scholars Center provides students information on major scholarships, coordinates faculty mentoring for promising candidates and supports the application process.

The Honors Program and Phi Kappa Phi are by invitation only and are focused on encouraging and supporting the University’s academically motivated and talented students.

One thing that everyone has in common is food, making it the best choice for this year’s theme. This has been Carroll University’s first use of a theme and it has been a success. The theme idea started when Student Senate suggested having a series of speakers, but a student mentioned trying to make an overall theme to build around.

“Food was decided on in our meeting when Alex said she was starving so let’s do food,” Theresa Barry, the dean of students, said Other theme options included oil, earth, water and energy. Water has been decided as next year’s theme and there is a hope to continue on with energy related themes in the future.

The food theme this year has been very popular not only with students, but also faculty, staff and the community.

“We have had an overwhelming positive response. The community garden will be our biggest event to unveil,” Barry said.

The theme’s activities were divided into three categories: community,

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education and social. Some events and activities through the food theme included Jam the Van, chocolate tastings and a trip to see Buddy Valastro of Cake Boss.

Katie Kujawski was one of the students who helped organize the Cake Boss trip.

“It was my favorite activity and had a fantastic turnout,” Kujawski said.

Each of the food theme activities and events has been highly attended and it is going to hopefully continue with the future themes.

Brainstorming for next year’s water theme has already begun.

“Some water related ideas that have been mentioned include a summer reading and author visit, distribution of reusable metal water bottles and a possible contest that encourages water conservation,” Barry said.”We also got the idea to have students walk down to the Fox River wearing water pales and then bring back the water to help show students how some people have to get water.”

Tofu, tomatoes & Nutella

How the Carroll vegetarian makes do on a meal plan Amanda Palczynski Editorial Staff

Maintaining a vegetarian cuisine at Carroll isn’t as hard as you think.

Freshman and Public Relations major Stephanie Cline was kind enough to meet me for lunch in the MDR and share how she tailors her dining options to her liking.

“I just love tomatoes,” Cline mentioned when I inquired what her favorite food was and what her daily meal typically looks like. Hummus, fruit, and vegetables are among her staples, a few of which she keeps handy in her room.

Cline claims to not be a huge fan of the MDR offerings; however, she will request tofu in her stir fry. When all else fails, she resorts to the salad bar.

She tends to avoid not only meat, but any offering that con-

tains gelatin, such as yogurt or pudding.

Cline also enjoys milk and cheese, having sprinkled some on a spinach salad alongside some french fries during our lunch. When she’s not getting lunch in the MDR, Cline’s favorite snack is rice cakes smothered with Nutella spread, which she also keeps in her room.

With not too much trouble adjusting to college dining offerings, Cline has been able to sculpt her dish-

es to her liking fairly easily, but not without monotony. She is, however, eager to move into the Hartwell apartments next year, and she is already planning to do a lot of cooking for herself, shifting away from a heavy meal plan.

“As lame as it sounds, I can’t wait to make Kraft Mac & Cheese,” commented Cline. “The MDR’s is disgusting.”

Although it isn’t typical to meet a vegetarian on campus, Cline doesn’t

ever experience feeling like the odd one out, since a lot of her friends choose to not eat a lot of meat on their own. At home, she is the only one in her household who is a true vegetarian, although; her mother opts for eating only a little meat, while her brother will only eat organic meat.

She also has a soft spot for animals, even insects. Earlier that day, she explained how she tried to convince her co-workers to take a pesky bug outside, but to no avail. Cline’s voluntary diet also reflects her compassion for all animals, even the little guys most of would never dream of eating.

All hail the Popcorn King

Freshman Physics major shares his recipe for success Amanda Palczynski Editorial Staff

Maybe you never knew this person in your early college years, but there is at least one crafty freshman on your floor who has figured out the economics of college dining. I was lucky enough to meet the “Popcorn King” of first floor South Bergstrom.

Freshman Erich Norenberg explained how his eating habits changed during this school year, from relatively scheduled eating patterns at home to eating whenever he pleases at college, maximizing the utility of each meal swipe.

“I eat a lot,” said Norenberg, “my roommates are disgusted at how much I can eat.”

Norenberg’s typical meal from the MDR consists of one or two plates of the main entree, including a dessert. Most of what he eats is dependent on what is available to him through Carroll dining. Outside spending is kept to a minimum, but Erich keeps a few snacks on hand, including a 36-pack of Ramen, granola bars and his favorite beverage, chocolate milk.

Norenberg has kept from going thirsty this year, having devised a creative solution. When he gets a meal from the MDR, Erich might bring his 50-ounce canteen and fill up with milk, juice or whatever he is in the mood for that day.

Having done the math on the meals, Norenberg is not afraid to take all he can get.

But why is Erich Norenberg the “Popcorn King?” When he hollered down the hall to a neighbor for the air popper, at least two others peered out of their room asking if he was making the popcorn.

Erich’s specialty is making phenomenal batches of homemade popcorn, using a mix of butter, vegetable oil and flavorful seasonings; among them, buttery jalapeno and creamy ranch. I was able to try some, and this was no ordinary popcorn. Norenberg claims that he is very attentive in the popcorn-making process, flipping the batch around carefully to get

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an even distribution of all the ingredients and seasonings.

As comical as it seems that the Popcorn King is such a big deal, the young men of first floor South Berg have made this tradition of eating together a social gathering. This goes

beyond a great bowl of popcorn; their evenings are often spent amongst each other watching TV and playing video games. Having to cut corners may not be so stressful when the resources at hand build the foundation of college social circles.

Being busy and eating healthy: it’s possible Arthur W. Thomas Editorial Staff

Rupinder Kaur is always busy. The Carroll University senior is a Business Administration major with a psychology minor.

She is also a RA in Pioneer Hall, Webmaster for the Outdoor Adventure Club, member of the Spiritual Life Advisory Board, and a Marketing Intern for Dorm Digs.

Just because she is busy, does not mean Kaur allows convenience to take precedence over finding healthy options for dining. Usually her lunch comes from the MDR. She likes the deli bar because it is healthier than other options.

“I look for convenience and the timing around my schedule so I just grab whatever if it would take less time,” said Kaur.

It should be noted that as an RA, Kaur gets meals as part of her compensation. In part that

plays in to where she eats.

“I had meal plans my freshmen and sophomore year because I didn’t want to travel everyday just for food,” she said. “[N]ow for the past two years I [have been] a RA so we get meal plans so I just eat on camp u s f o r

convenience and sometimes I eat outside while coming back from work or if I feel like it.”

Kaur admits that when she first came to Carroll, her dining habits were not the best. She said she often ate junk food from the PIT. However, over the years she has returned to healthy eating habits because of the impact it can have. She has made it a point to eat more fruits and vegetables even with her busy schedule.

“Now I do care about what I eat because it affects m y

health and productivity throughout the day,” said Kaur. “In addition, I don’t have much time to sit for an hour and do lunch or dinner because I have busy schedule so I eat quick and healthy food.”

Kaur said that when she first came to campus, many of the food options presented as a culture shock to her. Now her favorites include chicken tenders in the MDR and the broccoli and corn tortilla soup and the chicken caesar wrap from the PIT. “First I used to think that there are no healthy options but once you start eating then you can find your way to get a different healthy meal every day.”

She feels her campus dining experience has been a good one. Kaur said she would like to see vegetarian options other than pizza or the deli bar.

She added that she would like to

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Beyond the app: the Angry Birds craze

Three years running Students support Women’s Center of Waukesha, benefit hosted by DRU

How a simple slingshot game has become endemic to our lives Jordan Reyes Editorial Staff The IPhone and Android phones have a one up on everyone.

“Angry Birds.”

What started as a simple game has grown to be one of the most popular games of all time. “Angry Birds” is a game designed to launch different birds using a slingshot at structures, pigs and other creatures. Since its launch, there have even been two special editions including “Angry Birds: Rio” in honor of the animated film “Rio” and a Halloween themed version. “Angry Birds” has even gone to the PC and stuffed animal worlds. Anyone now can go buy their own stuffed bird from the game.

What game could honestly be better than a game with red, blue, white and yellow birds that launch across the screen? The game is simply addicting.

Once you start playing, there is no turning back. Often, the phone or device with “Angry Birds” travels from person to person because they want to play too. Many peo- ple start at level one and become determined to play through the entire game. It is quite amazing to see the number of people who will replay the game and continue to do so even after they have beat all the levels.

If we are launching birds what will

be next? The craziness surrounding “Angry Birds” has y et to cease and is likely to not. People love the game so why not keep them happy with more versions?

People want more “Angry Birds” and will not be satisfied till the newest version is released.

Since “Angry Bird” keeps on selling, it is clear that apps for devices are becoming more and more popular. Apps are available for just about everything for getting news to messaging Most websites now have the app equivalent available.

Apps have been very popular since there first usage but have grown even more because more and more people are getting smart phones. Since apps are available for almost everything, it is now easier to get things with a simple click or touch of the screen.

Apps make smart phones more appealing also. They offer the consumer more options. Apps are free or sometimes have a fee. Most people download the free version to see if it is worth the money to buy the premium version. In cases of “Angry Birds”, people definitely pay to upgrade because it is an addiction and their guilty pleasure.

What would people do without their applications? Let us hope we never have to see that day because people may freak out and wreck havoc. Some individuals live and die by their application usage.

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Maxi-skirts, wedge heels and nautical stripes on the rise

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Editorial Staff With the weather getting warmer and the days getting sunnier, one thing is on the minds of many young ladies on this campus: it’s time for new clothes! As the season changes and we get closer and closer to summer, you may find its time to update your wardrobe with some fresh, fun pieces for the next few months.

Bright neon colors have been a hit recently and show no signs of slowing down. With this trend, it’s best not to over-do it; accent your outfit with only one (two at the most) bright neon colored items, or you may run the risk of looking like a traffic cone.

Platform wedge heels are another new trend and showed up first on the runway in recent seasons. Luckily, there are surprisingly pretty easy to walk in – and come in many different styles (espadrilles, clogs, wooden heels, wedges, and so on) and price ranges (check out Forever 21 and Payless for some affordable, cute styles!).

The maxi-dress (those long, hippie-like dresses popular last summer) has evolved into the maxi-skirt, so expect to see many longer, printed skirts in stores this spring. This trend is an easy one – it can easily be dressed up or down, so it is appropriate for either a date or just a simple trip to the grocery store.

Those big, chunky bohemian accessories are still hot too, so hang on to any you may have purchased earlier. If you don’t already have some, it’s easy to get in on the look by layering a couple of necklaces or bracelets (don’t worry if they don’t match, that’s the whole point!). Also think big earrings – the more of a statement they make, the better.

Finally, nautical stripes are another hot item that’s fairly easy to wear. Many stores are carrying striped tank tops or accessories, and they pair well with most outfits and evoke a very “summer” feel.

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Rise Against releases sixth album

Band stays true to their roots

Josh DeGrasse-Baumann

Editorial Staff Fans familiar with Rise Against know exactly what to expect from “Endgame,” the band’s sixth studio album.

Staying true to the band’s roots, “Endgame” focuses on political and social issues.

“Help is on the Way,” which was released as a single Jan. 25, focuses primarily on Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but can be seen as a critique on government response to disaster in general.

Socially, Rise Against debuts their stance on homophobia with “Make It Stop (September’s Children),” the third track on the album. The song details the suicides of various members of the LGBT community, naming several in the final verse.

Rise Against’s traditionally anti-elitist stance can be seen in “Disparity by Desgin.”

“Is this an over-reaching arm/or is this compassion?/Is this a handout undeserved/or a just reparation,” Tim McIlrath sings in the chorus.

The band reinforces their stance on war with “Survivor Guilt,” detailing a soldier’s death for a cause he doesn’t believe

in and the inevitability of destruction for a nation bent on war.

“A Gentlemen’s Coup,” is the first song to truly hit on the album’s title.

“We seized the throne/subjugate/we should have burned it to the ground,” McIlrath sings.

Leading up to the official release, there was speculation that “Endgame” would be a concept album, but McIlrath said it was not. Instead, the album has a focus: “the end of humanity as we know it.”

“Endgame” ends with the title track, a song about, literally, the end of life as we know it. Still, the song ends with optimistic overtones.

“What if this is a good thing? What if this grotesque world we created doesn’t deserve to go on? What if the place on the other of this transition is place we’d all rather be living in,” McIlrath said in an interview with Spin.

The album led to band’s most successful commercial debut, charting number two on Billboard 200 and selling 85,000 copies in its first week.

The album was released on March 11 and is available in most traditional music stores.

Anime Club Arcade Lock-in

Members of Anime Club enjoyed free games at a Southeastern Wisconsin arcade.

Photo by of Bob Peterson

Augusta National, it’s in the game, finally Tiger 2012: Great graphics, great gameplay, good times Arthur W. Thomas Editorial Staff

Carl Spackler, Bill Murray’s Caddyshack character can now live his Cinderella story.

Finally, EA Sports did it. They put August National in this year’s edition of the Tiger Wood’s franchise. That’s right.

Now every 30 handicapper in the world gets to play Bobby Jones and Alister Mackenzie’s masterpiece. It feels great to try to pass the Master’s moment challenges, whether it is Arnie’s eagle at 13 in 1958 or Tiger’s Nike Commercial chip at 16 from 2005. They even included Phil’s shot off the pine straw last year at 13.

The game came out during the run up to this year’s Masters. Perhaps next year’s version will ask you to hold on to the lead Rory McIlroy couldn’t. Or perhaps the challenge will be to birdie the closing four holes like Charl did on Sunday.

Overall, the game controls remain the same as they always have. Left stick back, left stick forward and you have hit the ball. The power boost and spin controls remain if you want to have play in a more fantasy world. For those who want to grind it out, upping the difficulty provides a serious challenge. This is especially true if you have no touch when it comes to putting. Also on the higher difficulty levels, you lose the ability to control spin and add power boost. Your game is all you got, so hit the range.

Also featured in this year’s release is Whistling Straits, located in the great state of Wisconsin. Play it from the ladies tees and see if you can break par with your created golfer early on. It’s doubtful, that course is an absolute beast. If you watched Dustin Johnson ground his club last year and wondered what he was thinking. Well there are bunkers everywhere, literally, you could take two steps and be in one pretty much anywhere in the rough.

The one drawback is having to purchase some courses that have been staples of the game for years. However, I would venture to say that at least for this year’s release, having Augusta is worth the $60 sticker price, plus having to buy the add-ons. It’s Augusta, it’s bigger than the Catalina Wine Mixer. Just ask Rory how big the pressure of Sunday is.

EA Sports treated Augusta well too.

The graphics are amazing, verging on out of this world. You can practically see individual pieces of pine straw, ok maybe that’s an exaggeration. The graphics are solid though.

The characters in the game are great too. Popular young stars Bubba Watson and Rickie Fowler make an appearance.

And of course the game’s star is there with his Sunday red shirt.

If one wants to play on easier modes, the career mode provides a bump in the road on your way to the PGA Tour. It is easy to cruise through the Amateur Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Q-School, it just takes a little bit of time. However, if you want to grind it out, go the hard route right from the start, cut your teeth and your character and your skill set will be quite impressive when you finally get to the tour.

One feature that is hit or miss is the caddie mode. On the one hand, when you have a tough shot or nasty putt it is nice to have guidance from the game.

However, the caddie can be a bit flakey.

If the putt is too hard he suggests just two-putting. That’s weak. Former Carroll University golfer Nick Niergarth would have to take issue with that approach. You have to go for the win. If you don’t then you...well those who knew Nick would know.

Tiger 2012 deserves a nine out of 10. On a par 72 course it, that would about a 63. Or as Bill Murray would say, “He’s gonna hit about a nine iron.”

Photo courtesy of EA Sports.

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Men’s tennis sets new record for season wins Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff

Twelve.

That is how many wins Carroll University’s men’s tennis team has this season. Twelve is significant because it is now the most games the Pioneers have won in a season since joining the Midwest Conference.

Going into spring break, the Pioneers were 6-3 and confident having just snapped a two-game losing streak.

Their first stop was a March 18 stop at Monmouth College, but the trip did not start well.

Carroll fell 7-2 to the Fighting Scots.

Carroll’s only win in singles play came from John Silseth who dropped the first set 0-6, but took set two 6-4. He claimed the third set 10-3.

Frankie Giuffre and Cody Porter combined to take the No. 3 doubles flight 8-2 to earn the second match win of the day.

The Pioneers traveled to St. Louis next for a two-day, twogame trip.

March 19 saw the Pioneers take on Missouri Baptist University.

Carroll claimed five of the six singles competitions, led by Kevin Rasmussen who took the No. 1 flight 8-0.

The Pioneers claimed all three of the doubles matches.

Carroll would be sobered the following day when the Tritons of the University of Missouri – St. Louis took all nine

matches.

Rasmussen fell in straight sets in the No. 1 flight. Silseth was the closest Pioneer to win a set, going 6-2 against Tim Bryant before falling 6-0 in the second set.

With one day left in their spring break trip, the Pioneers travelled to Eureka, Ill., for a match against Eureka College followed by Ashford University, but it wouldn’t turn out that way.

“Eureka forfeited because they could not field a big enough team which was frustrating,” said Seth Pamperin.

“Our coach had been in contact with their coach numerous times and it sounded it was going to be a great match.”

Carroll was credited with a 9-0 win, bringing them to 8-5 on the season.

Still completely fresh for their match against Ashford, the Pioneers took a 7-2 win before heading back home.

Pamperin and Ashford’s Luis Castillo both fought hard for the No. 3 flight, but Pamperin emerged victorious.

Returning home for the first time since Feb. 27, Carroll took on the University of Dubuque.

The only loss on the day came at the hands of Nick Garcia who claimed the No. 1 flight from Rasmussen.

The Pioneers responded with wins in the next five flights and sweeping doubles competition.

With the win, Carroll tied its record high for wins since joining the Midwest Conference. The mark was set last year.

They would go for the record-breaking win later that day against Aurora University.

The doubles squads started Carroll off on the right foot, claiming a 3-0 lead with little trouble.

Carroll also took the rest of the meet with relative ease with the exception of the No. 4 singles flight.

Cody Porter experienced the only real difficulty being forced into a third set with John Dudley, but eventually secured the sweep for Carroll’s record-breaking win.

UW-Whitewater snapped the Pioneer’s four-game winning streak by dominating singles play in their April 9 matchup against Carroll.

Carroll responded later that day with an 8-1 win over Rock Valley College to improve their record number of wins to twelve.

The only Pioneer loss came in the No. 3 doubles flight.

Carroll will begin play against Midwest Conference North Division opponents April 16 when they host Lawrence University.

The Pioneers will host five of their last six games.

“I think it is a great opportunity for family and friends to come to our matches,” said Pamperin. “Since we travel quite a bit it will be nice to end to end season on a home swing.”

The men’s tennis team enjoyed a trip to St. Louis, Mo., over spring break.

Photo courtesy of Chris Mours

Softball takes three of five games in high scoring MWC Classic Softball starts on the right foot, but struggles through the rest of spring break and non-conference games Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff

For the first time since 2008, the Lady Pioneer softball team started the season off with a win.

Allison Stanke was the first pitcher on the mound for Carroll this season. Through four innings against Wisconsin Lutheran, she surrendered no runs allowing only two hits and two walks.

Runs in the second and third inning gave Stanke a 5-0 before Kristy Johnson relieved her at the start of the fifth inning.

Johnson struggled early, walking the first two batters she faced. Coupled with some defensive miscues, she gave up three runs, though two were unearned.

Carroll would escape the fifth inning with a 5-3 lead.

Johnson would hold Wisconsin Lutheran scoreless for the rest of the game and, with the addition of three Carroll runs, save an 8-3 game.

The Lady Pioneers would claim one more win during their stay in Clermont, Fla. Christine Roggeman threw a complete game against Plymouth State University, giving up one run on five hits. She struck out six batters.

The second Plymouth State batter of the game hit a home run to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. It was the only extra base hit Roggeman would give up on the day.

Carroll would tie the game up in the third inning. A fourrun sixth inning gave Carroll a lead and, ultimately, a win.

After a 2-8 start in Florida, the Lady Pioneers took on #11 UW-Whitewater.

Carroll held strong through the first three innings of game one, but gave up seven runs in innings four through six, ending in a 7-0 shutout.

Game two saw a near upset as the Lady Pioneers took a two run lead after two innings.

The Warhawks cut the lead in half in the third inning, but Roggeman kept them scoreless until the seventh inning.

Six hits led to four runs later, Carroll found themselves down 5-2. Three consecutive strikeouts ended any hopes of a comeback.

Carroll dropped game one of their home opener to defending Midwest Conference champion St. Norbert College, falling 12-5.

In game two, the Lady Pioneers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead, but the Green Knights quickly answered back with

three runs in the second inning.

Both teams would add two more by the sixth inning.

St. Norbert scored two runs in their half of the sixth to take a temporary lead, but the Lady Pioneers tied it at seven runs in the bottom of the inning.

Defensive miscues in the seventh led to six Green Knight runs. Carroll rallied for three runs in their half of the inning, but was unable to get any closer.

Carroll rebounded with an April 7 doubleheader against Cardinal Stritch University.

Both teams traded leads for the first three innings, but Carroll’s four-run third inning proved to be the difference as the Lady Pioneers went on to a 9-4 victory led both on offense and on the mound by Roggeman.

At the plate, Roggeman went two for five, batting in three runs. On the mound, she threw six innings four strikeouts en route to her second win of the season.

In the nightcap, Carroll took a three run lead in the first inning, and, while they came close, never lost the lead.

Cardinal Stritch scored four runs in the third inning to get within one run, but Carroll quickly added a run in the fourth inning and another in the seventh inning.

Down 7-4, Cardinal Stritch scratched out two runs, but ultimately stranded the bases loaded to end the game.

Carroll returned to Midwest Conference opponents for the Midwest Conference Classic.

During their five-game, two-day trip to Janesville, Wis., Carroll outscored their opponents 38-36, securing a 3-2 record for the event.

Game one matched Carroll up with Illinois College for a slugfest.

The teams combined for 27 runs on 30 hits, but Carroll came out on top, taking a 14-13 win despite the Lady Blues hitting three home runs.

Carroll would drop their next two games to Lake Forest College and Monmouth College, falling 12-5 and 4-3 respectively.

Knox College forced an eighth inning, but the Lady Pioneers managed to squeak out a 6-5 win to enter their final MWC Classic game with a 2-2 record.

The Lady Pioneers secured a winning MWC Classic record dominating Grinnell College 10-2 in a five-inning game Carroll will take on Alverno College April 13.

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Sixth inning comeback gives Pioneer baseball momentum Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff

A sixth inning comeback against Cornell College showed potential for a Pioneer baseball team coming off a 2-8 record.

“We really struggled in Florida in all phases of the game,” said Head Coach Derek Hassell. “Since we have returned, we

made some changes on defense, our pitchers have thrown more strikes and we had some clutch hitting at times.”

Jason Pattengale started for Carroll in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Cornell. Shaky control coupled with errors and passed balls led to four runs in the top of the first inning of

what proved to be a short outing for Pattengale. Sam Mulkey replaced him at the start of the second inning.

Carroll scored a run in the bottom of the first, but Cornell would respond with two in the second and another in the third.

The Pioneers entered their half of the sixth down 7-1.

Lee Gough hit a single in the fifth inning against Ripon College scoring Tyler Warner from third for Carroll’s first run of the game.

Photo by Tiffany Peshek

Sam Mulkey pitching for the Pioneers against Ripon College.

Photo by Tiffany Peshek

Gendrich led off with a single and Jordan Stephans was hit by a pitch. Matt Busse singled to bring Gendrich home before Joe Klobukowski and Dan O’Brien walked, eventually scoring Stephans.

Tyler Warner singled in the third run of the inning. Tyler Fitzsimmons pinch hit for Phil Giuffre and doubled home O’Brien and Klobukowski.

George Simons followed with a double of his own to bring home Fitzsimmons and Warner and give Carroll an 8-7 lead.

Gendrich got his second at bat of the inning, doubling in Simons. He would eventually be caught stealing third and Busse would fly out to end the inning.

Mulkey struck out the first batter of the seventh inning. He walked the second, but got a double play to end the game.

Prior to the comeback against Conrell, the Pioneers had, for the most part, struggled.

The annual spring break trip to Fort Myers, Fla. has traditionally been unkind to the Pioneer baseball team, and the 2011 trip proved to be no different.

Carroll dropped the first three games of the season by at least ten runs before being shut out in the fourth game. In the fifth game, the Pioneers would be blown out 23-8.

The last three games of the trip would be closer, but Carroll would ultimately leave Florida with a 0-8 record.

Carroll’s last winning trip to Fort Myers came in the 2009 season when the team went 6-2.

They ultimately finished the season 8-25, claiming only 1 win in the Midwest Conference.

This year’s team responded immediately to the losses with a 8-4 win over Dominican University March 28 as soon as the trip was over.

The Stars struck first, thanks to an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning, but the Pioneers took the lead in the top of the fourth. The lead proved short lived as Dominican scored two more runs in the bottom of the inning to regain the lead.

Carroll would regain the lead in the fifth before Dominican tied the score in the sixth.

Carroll would score four more runs in the final three innings to take their first win of the season.

The Pioneers played their first game at Frame Park, hosting the doubleheader against Cornell.

Drew Volkmann started the first game for the Pioneers, going 4.1 innings before being relieved by Cale Ross. Together, they shut out Rams. Aaron Gendrich’s three RBI led the Carroll offense to a 5-0 win.

With the momentum of a heroic comeback behind them, Carroll had to deal with virtually all baseball teams deal with at one point or another: Bad weather.

The April 6 game against Cardinal Stritch University was postponed. Instead, the Pioneers would head to Ripon College with an extra day of rest.

The Pioneers fought to stay close after Ripon took a 3-2 lead in the second inning of game one, but ultimately fell 10-7.

Pattengale took the mound for game two, bouncing back from his one inning appearance against Cornell. Through seven innings, Pattengale surrendered three runs on seven hits, but struck out five batters while keeping Carroll close.

The Pioneers struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the fifth, but Ripon tied it up in the sixth.

Ripon took a 3-1 lead in the seventh inning which ultimately proved to be enough to earn the win.

Both teams traveled to Frame Park to finish the season series.

Carroll took game one 6-5 after a back and forth battle for seven innings.

Ripon took the final game of the series 17-8 after surrendering 14 runs in the last five innings.

Much of the remaing season will be conference games.

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Students, alumnus look to reinstate wrestling program Josh DeGrasse-Baumann

Editorial Staff It was by chance that wrestling returned to Carroll University’s campus.

Tanner Flatland, a sophomore, was looking for an open

mat near Waukesha in October of 2010. His search brought him to a message board where he made his request.

As luck would have it, Ben Tomes, an alumnus of Carroll and former four-time letter win-

Carroll students practice at Waukesha MMA. Photo by Leigh Emmett

Outdoor Track hosts back to back meets Squads perform well early in the season Josh DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff

The Carroll University track teams expected to be in Oshkosh, Wis., for their first meet of the season, but poor weather conditions forced the meet to be held elsewhere.

The Pioneers ultimately found themselves hosting a meet Aprul 2.

Amanda Trieloff wasted no time getting going in the outdoor season, provisionally qualifying for Nationals in the javelin throw after a first place finish.

Her throw of 43.71 meters is currently second best in the nation.

Evan Konetzke took second in the men’s triple jump with a distance of 12.92 meters. He also took second place in the

high jump with1.85 meters.

A week later, the Pioneers once again found themselves at home for the official Pioneer Invitational.

Both squads claimed the 5,000-meter run. Joe Pliner clocked in at 16:01.88 for the men while Jess Laurin posted a time of 19:19.63 for the women.

Other notable finishes for the men included, Ryan Burke’s 35:38.92 in the 10,000-meter dash, fast enough for a second place finish. Daniel Tate clocked in at 57.61 for second in the 400-meter hurdles.

Lindsay Gruenke took second in the 200-meter dash, posting a time of 25.31.

The track teams will return to action April 16 when they participate in the Benedictine Invitational.

ner for the wrestling team, came across his post.

When President Hastad came to Carroll in 2007, he asked Tomes to draft a proposal to reinstate wrestling, but interest seemed to be lacking at the time.

With Tanner’s post as a sign of new interest, the possibility of reviving wrestling at Carroll became clear.

Carroll’s wrestling team began in 1946 as a student organization. It eventually gained varsity status and lasted until 1999 when it was cut. According to data collected by Tomes, several members of the wrestling team went on to have illustrious careers as high-ranking military officers, elected officials or company managers.

The program itself also experience success, including a College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin team title in 1961 and a total of 15 individual titles in the CCIW and the Midwest Conference.

Ultimately, Tomes and Flatland want wrestling to regain the varsity status of the sport, but they realize that they need to take steps.

“We’re trying to do everything the right way,” Flatland said. “We’re trying not to step on anyone’s toes.”

Tomes suggested that Flatland and other interested students pursue the National Collegiate Wrestling Association, In order to find competition.

“The NCWA isn’t part of the NCAA, so we can compete without varsity status,” Flatland said.

Still, they would need recognition from Carroll before the NCWA would accept them.

The first step in the process was to talk to Becca Saal, the director of recreation. Saal provided tentative approval provided that they could sustain preliminary practices to gauge the interest on campus.

When they held their initial meeting in November, 14 people showed up.

“There were other people interested, too,” Flatland said.

With interest seeming high,

the informal team began practice at Waukesha MMA, just over a mile way from campus. “[Tomes] coaches at Waukesha MMA,” Flatland said. “They offered to let us use their space if we paid a discounted membership fee.”

After a few months of consistent informal practice, the club had an open practice that

“We’re trying to do everything the right way.”

Saal attended.

Convinced that they had enough interest to sustain a club, Saal signed the club’s registration to join the NCWA. Formally, Carroll will not officially recognize the club until the 2011-2012 school year, but they can still do things in preparation, like recruitment.

However, one of the reasons cited for cutting the team was a lack of finances. Tomes and Flatland knew they would need to overcome this problem if they wanted their club to succeed.

Tomes, Flatland and several other members of the then unofficial wrestling club, approached Student Senate with a rather large budget request.

“We tried to request the minimum we needed,” Flatland said.

Their initial request was $40,000, broken up into eleven categories from coaching stipends, travel, headgear and heat lights.

Flatland said that while not all of the funding was granted, they were provided with a significant amount.

Tomes has actively been working to recruit members from areas where he’s been successful in coaching before.

Once the club gets going, they will need a few years of active participation before they will be considered for varsity status.

Even then, there are no guarantees. Still, the members are hopeful.

“We want people to be proud of our club,” Flatland said. “We’re proud of our club.”

‘Buso’ goes low, Pios shoot 293 on day two Busalacchi finishes T-4 at Ripon Josh DeGrasse-Baumann scores of 151 and 153 respectiveEditorial Staff

Nikolai Miskov runs during the Pioneer Invite.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Miskov

Eric Busalacchi was just six strokes from winning the Ripon College Spring Invitational, shooting 71 both days of the event.

Carthage College’s Donnie Langland shot a 71 and a 65 on respective days to take the individual title. Carthage also took the team title.

Busalacchi finished two under-par to lead the Pioneer golf team to a fourth of sixteen finish.

Sam Luedtke and Taylor Alward finished with two-day

ly. Blaine Lynch finished with 159, just inside the top 30.

Prior to the Ripon Invitational, the Pioneers took eighth of a twenty-two team field.

Luedtke and Busalacchi led Carroll, both shooting 79 and 76. Alward was eight strokes behind them, shooting a two-day score of 163.

The Pioneers will participate in the Beloit Invitational April 16 before hosting the Pioneer Invitational April 17.

The Midwest Conference Championships are set for April 28-30.

//SPORTS WIRE BASEBALL Overall: 4-11 Conference: 1-3 UPCOMING GAMES

Apr. 12 @ UW-Milwaukee 4 p.m.

Apr. 16 @ St. Norbert College 1 p.m. & 4 p. m.

Apr. 17 vs. St. Norbert College 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Apr. 20 @ Marian University 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Apr. 22 @ 1 PM Beloit College 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Apr. 23 vs. Beloit College 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL Overall: 7-14 Conference: 3-4 UPCOMING GAMES

Apr. 13 @ Alverno College 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Apr. 16 @ Kishwaukee College 1 p.m. & 3 p. m.

Apr. 21 vs. Lakeland College 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Apr. 23 @ Beloit College 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

MEN’S GOLF Apr. 16 @ Beloit Invitiational (Janesville, Wis.) Apr. 17 @ Carroll Pioneer Invitational (Sussex, Wis.) Apr. 19 @ Carthage Invitational (Kenosha, Wis.) Apr. 23 @ Lawrence Viking Invitational (Hortonville, Wis.)

MEN’S TENNIS Overall: 12-6 Conference: 0-0 UPCOMING GAMES

Apr. 16 vs. Lawrence University 10 a.m.

Apr. 16 vs. Illinos College 4 p.m.

Apr. 18 vs. Lake Forest College 3:30 p.m.

Apr. 21 @ WI Lutheran College 4:30 p.m.

OUTDOOR TRACK Apr. 16 @ Benedictine Invitational (Lisle, Ill.)