CARROLL UNIVERSITY
JANUARY 31, 2012
Themed Housing soon to arrive on campus Students allowed to apply for interest-based floors
Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff Carroll University will be implementing a themed housing program starting in the 20122013 academic year. Currently Carroll works with Living Learning Communities (LLC) in residence halls centered on one specific topic. LLC’s are led by a faculty or staff members to plan events, trips, and educational opportunities. “It means that we are moving forward to create student driven housing communities,” said Amanda Schellinger, Reservations and Event Services Manager and former Area Director of Pioneer Hall. “Themed housing will really let the communities be created by students.” Piloted through a partnership with Student Activities, Residence Life, and Housing, the themed housing concept allows groups of students with a common interest, including students organizations, to become part of a community in a residence hall. Some expectations of the themed housing community include sponsoring an all campus event and participating in an all campus event as a community.
“I think students will be able to learn more from themselves and from other students regarding whatever subject matters,” said Schellinger. “They can learn a lot more about what it means to be a community.” Schellinger also commented on how student organizations
creating a community could help in additional ways. “I really see it growing to a lot more organizations being involved,” said Schellinger. “I see it as a good venue for student voice and impact in the process. I can see this being a pretty big statement for Carroll.” One such organization that
is considering themed housing is Q&A: Queers and Allies, Questions and Answers. “[We are seeking themed housing] because we fought very hard for gender neutral housing,” said Darlyn Buelow, Q&A president. “It allows us to take baby steps towards the goal of gender neutral housing.” Buelow also said where she thought the themed housing
should be located. “Pioneer or Frontier because they are able to have places where students can meet in a common room, yet also have their own private room,” said Buelow. “It is better for upper classmen.” “I think the sky is the limit,” said Schellinger. “There are a few groups that are already interested and I think all organizations could benefit from it.” Themed housing applications are due on Mar. 2 at 4 p.m.
High Learning Commission visits and accesses Carroll Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visited Carroll University on Monday, Feb. 30. The HLC visited back in 2008 on a regular visit. After the 2008 visit, the HLC decided to come back for a focused visit to discuss three areas on campus: graduate program, mission statement, and shared governance. One of the most important interests of the university is to achieve blanket accreditation of graduate programs so that Carroll can approve these programs by themselves without going through HLC for each program.
Since the 2008 visit, members of the administration worked towards analyzing these three topics and what Carroll is doing to advance them. Examples of this include task forces, committees, and writing groups to present a report to the HLC representatives. Members of the
faculty, staff, administration, and the student body participated in these writing groups The HLC representatives arrived on campus and met with the writing groups throughout the morning and afternoon. Additionally, the HLC representatives met with a group of 16 students to discuss the university. “I thought it was very good
conversation with the HLC representatives and I thought everybody was very open about everything and the conversation flowed very well and there was a lot of input,” said Laura Eirich, who attended the interest group meeting. “I really think that it was important that they heard that Carroll has a sense of community.” Some of the topics that were covered during the meeting included the reasons that students decided to attend Carroll. “We talked a lot about class sizes and how we can get one on one attention and I think that was very important for them to
hear,” said Eirich. “It was nice to hear other people’s reasons for why they chose Carroll and the reason they came and the reason they stayed. It’s cool to hear from students who love Carroll the same as you do.” “I was very pleased with the turn out and how open and honest the students were,” said Katie Kujawski, who also attended the meeting. “I think it was a very diverse group of students and I think everyone shared a good amount of opinions. I think the representatives appreciated what we had to say.” The HLC representatives also discussed how the universi-
ty was handling graduate courses and programs. “I liked that while they wanted blanket accreditation for graduate programs, they haven’t washed their passion for undergraduate students,” said Eirich. As final thoughts, the HLC representatives gave the students feedback about their opinions of Carroll. “I really enjoyed meeting with the representatives and I think it was well worth our time and was positive and uplifting,” said Kujawski. “It was nice to hear from an outsider how nice it is here.”
Bargain Buys Public Safety reports Sean Hoe Editorial Staff
If you’re looking to do some retail therapy, or just looking for a few hours to spend outside of your daily routine, consider taking a trip to the local mall. Now’s the time to buy. Retailers have rotated their stock and placed some winter items on sale. Coupled with a rotated inventory are a few of those late return items for those gifts that
you finally got around to returning or exchanging, the odds of you finding an item you like are high. It can be a fun game of luck and wit. Find that bargain buy, or the sneak peak of what’s to come once this hibernation period is over. If you’re a discerning stylist looking for spring trends, or a bargain shopper out for a deal, or just a person with some free time on their hands, why not take a stop by check out the retail around you.
John Harbeck
Special Contribution 1/19/12 Assisted Waukesha Police on a traffic stop at Pioneer Hall.
1/19/12 Took a report of an item not returned to a student by another.
1/21/12 Took a report of damage to a vehicle parked in lot 16 from a hit-and-run accident.
1/21/12 Assist Residence Life with a student issue in the Bergstrom complex. 1/22/12 Responded to the Bergstrom Complex for issues with some students and visitors.
1/25/12 Took a report of accidental damage to a vehicle in lot 12. 1/26/12 Responded along with Waukesha EMS for a medical emergency at the Health Center. 1/27/12 Took a report and assisted a student who had been bitten by a dog near Laflin and East Ave.
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The New Perspective | Volume 35 Issue 8
Editor-in-Chief
Jordan Reyes Business Manager
Patrick Gerber Design & Layout Editor
Luke Bennewitz News Editor
Sean Hoe
Features Editor
Ashley Joers Sports Editor
Leigh Emmett Photography Editor
Daniel Becker Faculty Adviser
Amanda Schellinger Staff Adviser
Writing Staff Alicia Zuberbie
Photography Staff Kristina Ljujic
Special Contribution John Harbeck
Almost every college student has pulled an all-nighter, gone to a midnight premier and waited hours upon hours in line, or just woken up and not wanted to go to class. What all these student share a love for is caffeine. Its that thing that starts your body moving in the morning and or keeps it going all night long. Some people love caffeine in the form of coffee. Coffee can be warm, cold, blended, iced or just about anyway one wants it. Some; however, do not like coffee. If you don’t like coffee, try a black tea such as Earl Grey. With tea there are no real rules. You can add half and half, milk, sugar, and even honey to Earl Grey. These same ingredients can me added to Chai tea and create a Chai tea latte. All without the taste or smell of coffee. If you dislike both tea and coffee, some will turn to energy drinks. Energy drinks may give you the energy boost you need for the day. Keep in mind that your body will react to whatever you put in it. Caffeine can be bad for your body in large amounts.
Vintage Blue, a five-piece rock band, will release their first full-length album, “Strike the Mics,” on Valentine’s Day. Fittingly, the album is largely a collection of love songs, with the typical mix of upbeat and downtrodden to choose from. “Strike the Mics” draws its content from songwriters Ben Bassett and Ryan Tibbs who, according to a press release, both recently left long-term relationships. Both wrote and sang their own portions of the album. The albums lead single, “Speak,” is definitely one of the strongest tracks. Described as “recognizing love and not quite being able to get it,” Bassett sings a hauntingly upbeat, but depressing love story. “’’cuz when my girl speaks / there’s no one else around / and when you feel alone / my girl’s voice will bring you home,” Bassett sings in the chorus, but later sings “oh that diamond ring don’t mean a thing / when you know it should be you and me.”
Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff
BLUE
Jordan Reyes Editorial Staff
Josh DeGrasse-Baumann
DEVIL
Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff
ENERGY
NEWS
While exorcisms have not been the conventional theme of scary movies since “The Exorcist,” it plays center stage in “The Devil Inside.” While the film has a decent share of moments that will make you jump, there are far more moments that will put you to sleep. “Devil” follows the story of Isabella Rossi, the daughter of Maria Rossi who was admitted to an insane asylum in Italy after committing a set of murders, and her search for answers around her mother’s crimes. She learns about the Catholic Church’s exorcism practices and befriends two priests. The film gives a good initial scare to moviegoers. With many filmed exorcisms, the movie shows several disturbing images and gives the creepers to any avid horror movie fanatic. However, while there are many moments that stray away from the usual horror movie formula, the horrendous acting certainly brings it back down to mediocrity, seeming like the movie was trying too hard to appeal to the audiences emotions.
The bare necessities of the New Year Alicia Zuberbier Staff Writer
The New Year is finally here, and if that’s not a legitimate reason to spice up the wardrobe, then I don’t know what is. This year, there are a few pieces that every girl should have. They’re fun, easy and will quench your thirst for fashion. First, tangerine is back! Wearing something orange is perky and unique.
I’m not talking seventies burnt umber or the neon of the eighties. A tangerine color is bright but won’t lead people to believe your hunting Bambi’s mom. An orange jacket will make a bold statement, but if you don’t feel like going big, try a small headband or nail color. A popular theme for the 2012 is 1920s flapper. Fringed dresses are go-tos for parties.
Many designers are encouraging the roar of the twenties in their outfits by focusing on the straight silhouette. Fringe looks great on the bottom of a dress, but I’ve seen flapper-esque shirts as well. I’d recommend buying one. Finally, this spring, plan on being covered in whimsical patterns. Dresses, tanks, and blouses are displaying deer, birds, feathers and horses. H&M and
Forever 21 both have a wide selection of patterned clothing. They seem a bit quirky, but that is what makes it fun. This year, try adding something new and exciting to your closet like a tangerine tank top, a fringed skirt, or a patterned blouse. I’d recommend writing these trends on your New Year’s Resolution list. No New Year’s list should be without them so head to a store today.
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Sean Hoe Editorial Staff Now that the novelty of the New Year is simmering down, and we’ve clocked in a month into 2012, it’s time to reassess the bravado of our New Year’s aspirations and check in on the progress of those resolutions. Every year, hopes and expectations soar to make it the happiest and healthiest year of our lives. Health club and gym membership rates soar as January rolls around. But let’s be honest, once we get back to the daily grind, it’s one workout skipped on Monday, and a grande white mocha to get through those 8AMs’ and next thing we know we’re eating ourselves into daydreams of warm weather and those elusive beach bods.
Checkpoint #1: Be Realistic Now that our holiday endorphins are long gone, quite
literally the ghost of Christmas past, it’s time to get real. Who wouldn’t want the body of Adonis? But really? The countdown to spring break, warm weather, and less clothing is fast approaching and let’s face it are you more likely a Homer or Adonis? (Points for a double entendre) Make short term, realistic goals. Mahatma Ghandi said “Be the change you wish to see,” so be realistic and readjust that bar to a goal within sight. Skip the desert bar in the MDR and drink a glass of half chocolate skim and chocolate milk. Go to the gym to lessen that wiggle, and tighten those buns.
Checkpoint #2: Get Active The run of the mill New Year’s bucketlist includes getting happy and healthy. Studies show that the best way to do both is to be active. Join a new organi-
zation on campus. Perhaps write an article for the newspaper, or explore a new shop downtown. Just get up and do. The more active you are, the more engaged you are with events around you, the more social, the happier. Raise activity in the physical sense too. Try doing 10 pushups or 20 jumping jacks for every hour that you are awake during the day. Push yourself to move move move. Small steps towards a more active lifestyle are the key. Staying active breaks the monotony that the semester can bring, and provides outlets so that not only do you feel more productive, but you’re doing your mind and body a favor.
Checkpoint #3: A word to the lonely hearted Many a resolution seeks to find a solution to a simple arithmetic problem: 1+1=? The an-
swer, if in case arithmetic is not your forte, is 2. Also represented by the number 2 is February, where a certain holiday not for the lonely falls. As with yours truly, many seek to solve the dilemma of the single ‘1’ life. As for this checkpoint, if you have any advice, please feel free to write in a letter to the editor with some advice. A personal resolution in this box is just to be happy with person A, moi. Confidence always looks good on a person; green is an ugly color, blue is drab and sad, but radiate confidence and lay down your best suit. Play eyetag with a random stranger that sparks your interest in the coffee shop next time. Play up your assets and walk like you own the place. I can’t say if it’s an effective strategy, but sometimes I like me, so maybe sometime someone else could somewhat like me too, greatest thing is you never know. So, live it up or down, it’s 2012 and hopefully you’ve checked-in with a newer, you-er…you.
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The New Perspective | Volume 35 Issue 8
SPORTS
Men’s and Women’s hoops .500 in MWC Ashley Joers Editorial Staff Men’s and Women’s basketball teams had a crazy weekend, grasping an incredible win for the lady pios. The men’s team accomplished a lot in the beginning of the game but then fatigue showed in the end. The men’s team played Lawerence University on Saturday, January 28 at Carroll University. Carroll came up short in the end with a score of 38-48. Alec Molter, a sophomore on the team, was the leading scorer with 21 points. “Overall, the season has been going pretty well. We won some big games… but also lost a couple of tough ones that we believe we should have won” states Molter. This game helped Lawerence University to improve to a 6-10 overall and a 5-7 in the league. The loss for the Men’s basketball team drops them to 9-7 overall as well as 5-6 in the Midwest Conference. The first half of the game was looking promising for the men as they ended it with a lead of 48-38. What happened during the second half was upsetting with Carroll ending in a loss. During the second half of the game was that they hit shots. “They were due to hit some shots, and they did.” Says Kevin Hurd, a sophomore on the team. The team didn’t play well defensively and gave up too many driving lanes to the opposing team. Kyle Jones, a senior on the team explains, “We need to help each other better on defense.” The men’s team is looking forward to improving their game in hopes to pull out a win against Beloit College on Tuesday, January 31. Molter states, “It’s a huge game for us. We’re going to look to knock down shots, play great defense, and be very vocal.” Kevin Hurd exclaims that the team is focusing on getting back to playing the game, showing some swagger and getting that win. “We are focusing on being better defensively like we were
earlier in the year when we had a five game winning streak” says Jones. The lady pios pulled a very impressive win against Lawerence with a win of 64 – 33. Starting this season was rough for the lady pioneers. Losing one of their starting seniors because of a career – ending injury was rough. Emily DeNoyer, a sophomore on the team explains that it was hard in the beginning but thinks the team is finally starting to pull everything together. The ladies overall ranking is 7-9 and this game helped them to pull off a 6-5 in the Midwest Conference. Janelle Groer a senior on the team was the leading scorer during this game with 23 points. The team has been improving in a number of ways and one of the ways in their defensive team. “We haven’t been a strong defensive team in recent years and I think that is slowly starting to change” explains Nicolette Rini, a junior on the team. The team’s strengths are what helped them to place the win against Lawerence. Bailey Brown, a junior on the team comments saying “Winning against Lawrence on Alumni Day was a much needed victory. It was nice to have the alumni there to support us; it gave us a bit of a spark.” The girl’s next game against Beloit College is going to be a challenging one for the lady pios but nothing that they cannot accomplish. DeNoyer states, “Beloit is an athletic team. We’re going to look to take the ball to the basket as much as we can and look into the posts to get easy shots.” “They’re an aggressive team and go after the ball really well so we will have to make sure to contain that” explains Rini. Brown says “We can keep Beloit from taking a lot of shots, as well as forcing them into turn overs; we should have no problem bringing home a victory.” Good luck to both Men’s and Women’s basketball teams this week with the home stretch of their seasons.
//SPORTS WIRE MEN’S BASKETBALL Overall: 9-7 Conference: 5-6 UPCOMING GAMES
Jan. 31@ Beloit College 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 vs. Knox College 7 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Lake Forest College 4 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Ripon College 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 @ St. Norbert College 4 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Overall: 7-9 Conference: 6-5 UPCOMING GAMES
Jan. 31 @ Beloit College 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 vs. Knox College 5 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Lake Forest College2 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. Ripon College5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 @ St. Norbert College 4 p.m. Alec Molter attempts a shot against Lawrence University. Photos by Kristina Ljujic
Personal best set tone for season Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff
Just two meets in to the season, several members of the Carroll University track team are having their best seasons ever. Megan O’Grady leads the women’s squad, coming off a personal best 17:51.72 5,000-meter run in Carthage College’s Tadd Metzger Invitational. The time, currently the eighth best time in the nation, was over eighty seconds faster than the next best runner. O’Grady also set a personal best in the 3,000-meter run in the Private College Championships Jan. 14. On the men’s side, Joe Pliner set personal best marks in the mile run, clocking in at a school record 4:20.56, and the
3,000-meter run, finishing with a second place time of 8:46.66, also a school record. Other members of the squads have kept up with the competition as well. Freshman Jessica Wiegert’s 3.18-meter mark in pole vaulting, which she achieved at both meets to earn second place. LJ Hyland finished the Metzger Invitational’s 200-meter dash with a second place time of 22.75. He also took third in the 55-meter dash, clocking in at 6.60. Dakota Pruit, a freshman, took third in the 5,000-meter run at Carthage’s Invitational, finishing in 16:07.26. The teams will return to action Feb. 4 when they compete in the UW-Stevens Point Invitational.
SWIMMING Feb. 4 vs. Beloit College TBA
INDOOR TRACK Feb. 4 @ UW-Stevens Point Invitational (Stevens Point, Wis.) 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 @ Monmouth College Invitational (Monmouth, Ill.) 10:30 a.m.
MEN’S TENNIS Overall: 7-9 Conference: 6-5 UPCOMING GAMES
Feb. 10 vs. Concordia University 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 vs. Lake Forest College 8 a.m.