CARROLL UNIVERSITY
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Master Plan 2011 The next step in campus renovation
MPM brings mummies to life
Better than zombies? Kristina Ljujic
Photo courtesy of Welman Architects, Inc.
Kristina Ljujic
Editorial Staff Carroll University is preparing to enter yet another phase of its Master Plan. After graduation in May, renovations will begin on the area between Shattuck Auditorium, Van Male Fieldhouse and Otteson Theater. “It will be a place for students to gather between classes or during lunch,” said Dean of Students Theresa Barry, who sits on the committee for the Master Plan. The high-traffic area is used as a walkway between Main Lawn and the Otteson parking lot, and provides access to the surrounding buildings to both students and service vehicles. “There is a constant competition between pedestrians and vehicles,” said Ron Lostetter, vice president of Finance and Administrative Services. The sloping walkways that lead from Main Lawn to the Otteson parking lot will be transformed into sets of stairs, broken apart by landings, making the area inaccessible to vehicles. An alley, which already exists between the Todd Wehr Memorial Library and the Van Male Fieldhouse, will be made accessible to service vehicles. Similar to the steps taken in planning Main Lawn, Carroll faculty, staff and student representatives shared their ideas for this next phase.
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“It’s nice to have people’s ideas while we do this,” said Lostetter. “Hopefully this will have meaning for a lot of people for a long time after it’s finished.” The large area between the Van Male Fieldhouse and Shattuck Auditorium will be transformed into a place for students to congregate. The plans include sitting areas, new landscaping and walkways similar to those constructed around Main Lawn. “I’m really excited about it,” said Barry. “I think it will be beautiful.” The Otteson parking lot will also undergo much-needed renovations, making it easier for students and other members of the Carroll community to drive though, according to Barry. Handicap accessible parking spaces will be added to the opposite side of Otteson Theatre, located just off of East Ave. There are currently no handicap spaces available in this area, which makes it difficult for some to maneuver toward campus. According to Lostetter, these spaces will make it easier for those whom need them to access the buildings in the area. The Second Cup, located in the Todd Wehr Memorial Library, will receive an outdoor patio, accessible through an existing door at the edge of the cof-
fee shop. This will add additional seating, and give students the option to study or meet with others indoors or outdoors. According to Barry, a concrete path will also be added, which will allow students to access the main entrance of the library without having to walk all the way up to Main Lawn. Lostetter hopes to begin construction as soon as possible after graduation this spring. “We really want to be done by the start of school this fall,” he said. Carroll will be informing the city of the renovations this week. An approximate cost has not yet been determined.
Can I Have Some Moe?: Chef Moe discusses family in Egypt.
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Editorial Staff The Milwaukee Public Museum is hosting what is considered the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. The purpose of the exhibition is to show viewers the various processes of mummification, and how and why today’s researchers study mummies. Throughout the exhibit, several scientific techniques are described, such as the use of MRIs, radiocarbon dating, and rapid prototyping, a process that allows three-dimensional replicated models of the specimens to be created. These tools help researcher study the dead without disturbing their natural state. Representatives of U.S. religious, university, and medical organizations assisted in developing the exhibition. The mummies and artifacts on display are from 20 museum and university collections around the world, according to information provided in the exhibit. According to information provided in the exhibit, the study of mummies brings light to not only their pasts, but also history as a whole. It gives a glimpse into what life for these people was like thousands of years ago. When most people think of the terms “mummies,” an image of ancient Egypt consumes their thoughts. However, the mummies in this exhibit come from all over the world, and the processes by which they were mummified vary. MUMMIES continued on Page 5
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Public Safety reports John Harbeck
Special Contribution 2/1/11 1:17 p.m. Took a report of damage to a vehicle parked in lot 13. Damage occurred sometime over the previous few days. 2/1/11 11 p.m. Responded with Waukesha EMS for a medical emergency in New Hall.
Kristina Ljujic Editor-in-Chief
Melissa Graham Managing Editor
Jordan Reyes
Treasurer and Advertising Manager
Amanda Palczynski Design & Layout Editor
Luke Bennewitz News Editor
Sarah Grannis Features Editor
Josh DeGrasseBaumann Sports Editor
Leigh Emmett Photography Editor
2/2/11 9:56 p.m. Took a report of a property damage only vehicle accident in lot 9.
2/8/11 11:15 p.m. Investigated a report of drug violation in Pioneer Hall. 2/8/11 5:15 p.m. Assisted Student Affairs with a harassment complaint. 2/9/11 5:39 a.m. Responded to a medical emergency at the Bergstrom complex. 2/9/11 10:30 Took a report of damage to a vehicle parked in lot 5.
2/3/11 11:34 p.m. Responded to Steele/Swarthout for a medical emergency.
2/10/11 Responded to a medical emergency at Shattuck.
2/4/11 2:02 p.m. Responded to Rankin for a medical emergency.
2/11/11 3:16 a.m. Responded to a medical emergency at the Bergstrom Complex.
2/5/11 11:58 p.m. Responded to the Ramada for a call dealing with behavior of a guest of the hotel. 2/6/11 11 a.m. Took reports of damage to several vehicles parked in lot 1. Damage was to the tail lights.
2/11/11 9:52 a.m. Responded to a medical emergency at the intersection of Grand and College. 2/13/11 2:00 a.m. Assisted a student with a theft that had occurred off campus.
Austin Kyle performs acoustic jams in the Ballroom while students enjoy fondue treats. Photo by Bridget Holtz
Andy Bottom Web Editor
Arthur W. Thomas Copy Editor
Dan Becker
Faculty Adviser
Local businesses help People’s Park recover from fire After Taylot’s People’s Park suffered a small fire Feb. 8, several downtown businesses are pitching in to help in the recovery effort. Bodways, Live Music Grill, the Steaming Cup and artist Jeff Seymour are just a few businesses chipping in to help Dan and Jim Taylor get People’s Park up and running again. - Waukesha Patch
Writing Staff Taylor Alward, Marty Pitzer, Caitlin Schmitt and Stu Weis
What the locals are doin’
John Harbeck
Bridget Holtz, Grant Nelson and Tiffany Peschek
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A hundred babies in Waukesha County have been chosen to take part in a national landmark study on children’s health. Waukesha County is one of seven locations – and the only one in Wisconsin – to take part in the $2.7 billion National Children’s Study. The goal is to follow kids from birth-to-age-21, and identify physical, biological, and social factors in their health. Recruiters say it’s a challenge to find participants, although the recruiters in Waukesha say the process is going better than expected. About 45-hundred women in Waukesha County have agreed to interviews about their health and follow-up phone calls.
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100 Waukesha babies participate in study
Melissa Graham Editorial Staff
Around 1,150 babies will eventually be added to the Waukesha County study. Recruiters still need to go Brookfield, Oconomowoc, New Berlin, Waukesha, Pewaukee, Hartland, Big Bend, Menomonee Falls, and Sussex. Officials say the Wisconsin portion of the study is being conducted with the help of UW-Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin. -Pierce County Herald
Waukesha seeks clearance for historic project Waukesha County will have to get clearance from both state and local historic preservation authorities before it can move ahead with plans for its $37 million health and human services office building. The Waukesha Plan Commission on Wednesday tabled the county’s request for site and architectural approval, as well as for rezoning 14.5 acres in the middle of Moor Downs Golf Course. The zoning change would convert existing office building, parking lots and the site of the proposed three-story, 137,017-square-foot building on Riverview Ave. from parks designation to institutional use. The county’s nine-hole golf course and the former resort building, where mud baths were famously featured in the early 1900s, were listed as the Grand View Health Resort on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The city listed it as a local landmark in 2001. Kimberly Cook of the Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office said once a complete set of information about the proposal and impact is submitted to the state office, which it has not yet received, the state compliance officer has 30 days to review it and respond. -JS Online
Pewaukee City, Village may merge Whether residents in the City and Village of Pewaukee get to vote on consolidating the two communities may rest in the hands of the city’s Common Council. And the chances of that happening appear to be somewhere between slim and none. As has been the case since last year, the stumbling block remains the proposed street utility district (SUD) for the Village of Pewaukee. Last summer, the Village Board approved a merger ordinance without the SUD, but the Common Council approved an ordinance that included it. On Monday, the Common Council deadlocked, 3-3, on approving an ordinance without a SUD. On Tuesday, the Village Board, minus Trustee Cathy Baumann, deadlocked 3-3 on a motion to approve the same ordinance. The board plans to meet next Thursday and vote again on the ordinance. If approved by the village, the fate of any merger question on the April 5 ballot would lie with the council when it meets Feb. 21.
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Student organization rebuilding after challenges Caitlin Schmitt
Staff Writer Black Student Union (BSU) faced several setbacks this year, but things are looking up as the organization welcomes a new president and a positive attitude. As an organization, BSU experienced difficulties last December when some members withdrew and others graduated. As a result of the decline in involvement, BSU missed three House of Organizations (HOO) meetings last semester. According to the HOO bylaws, an organization loses its voting rights if it misses three meetings in one semester. In addition to losing voting privileges, BSU was sent to Student Senate Judiciary. After the first meeting with Student Senate Judiciary, BSU missed its fourth HOO meeting. As a repercussion for this absence, BSU was sent back to Student Senate Judiciary where the committee
voted to freeze BSU’s budget for the spring 2011 semester. “An organization is responsible for its own actions,” said Trent Mortimer, vice president of Student Senate and speaker of the house for HOO. “We’re here to help.” Christine Gravelle, assistant director of Student Activities and advisor of HOO, reminds students of the importance and benefits of participating in student organizations. “Being in an org is a wonderful opportunity … but there are also challenges,” said Gravelle. “It is a process; orgs should have long-term goals set.” “We’re just moving on,” said Dolores Ocampo Brown, the director of Cultural Diversity and advisor of BSU. “It was out of the students’ control. We’re moving forward in a positive di-
“Being in an org is a wonderful opportunity … but there are also challenges.” -- Dolores Brown, director of Cultural Diversity rection.” With Gabrielle Kendrick serving as BSU’s new president as well as a new executive board, BSU is looking forward to the future. “They’re excited and I’m proud of them. It’s hard to serve in a student leadership position mid-year,” said Brown. Gabrielle Kendrick was officially named president of BSU in late November.
“It’s been a smooth transition,” said Kendrick. “The only problem is that people have other commitments.” After fulfilling the requirements that Student Senate Judiciary requested, BSU’s budget was officially unfrozen on Feb. 2. BSU’s much anticipated annual Soul Food Dinner is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. in the Stackner Ballroom.
This year’s theme is “embrace the tradition” and the keynote speaker is Dr. Howard Fuller, a 1962 graduate of Carroll University and distinguished professor of Education and founder/director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University. This event is free and open to the public. Brown and Kendrick encourage students to become involved in BSU. “BSU is open to all students,” said Brown. “It is inclusive, not exclusive.” The meetings are every Thursday at 9:40pm in the Diversity Lounge and they provide members the time to relax, laugh, and talk. Students interested in joining BSU should contact Gabrielle Kendrick at gkendric@carrollu.edu.
Carroll’s beloved Chef Moe
Students’ favorite MDR chef keeps family in Egypt close through political strife Arthur W. Thomas
Editorial Staff When Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak relinquished control of his country on Feb. 11, Chef Moe Hammad was busy preparing for the lunch hour at Carroll University. Soon after Mubarak stepped down, Hammad received phone calls from friends alerting him to what had happened. “I am very happy,” he said. “It’s good for the country, good for the people.” Hammad is Carroll University’s Executive Chef in the Main Dining Room. He is Egyptianborn and left the country 25 years ago, just five years after Mubarak came to power. “I left Egypt when I was 22 years old and I’m 47 now,” said Hammad. The chef still has family in the country, including his mother and sister. His family lives in Cairo, about 20 minutes away from Tahrir Square, the center of
the protests. Hammad has been able to stay in contact with his family. “The cell phones were cut for a week,” said Hammad. “I was talking to them on the land line and on Yahoo voice chat.” The government cut off cell and internet service in response to the protesters’ use of social media to organize support. “In Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, and Jordan … in all cases, access to social media helped to establish and bring the protest together,” said Dr. Lilly Goren, professor of Politics and Global Studies at Carroll University. While some in the American media felt the protests came out of nowhere, Hammad said they were a long time coming. “There was never ever freedom there,” he said. “For the last 30 years during this government there was no freedom of speech, no freedom of anything. Just you
name it, zero. And no jobs and no this and no that, and they were just overwhelmed and just said that’s it, we don’t want this anymore.” According to Goren, the protesters were relatively peaceful. Hammad said any violence was artificial. “The protesters are very peaceful,” he said. “You know, what ever was happening with the thieves and all that, that’s something created by the government.” Goren felt it is good for students at Carroll to know more about Egypt through hearing Hammad’s story. “They see him. They know him. They love him,” she said. Hammad’s take away was simple. “We all love freedom right? Okay. So that’s it.” Photos by Leigh Emmett
Timeline of events following revolts in Egypt Jan. 25
After years of living under a stagnating economy and a politically repressive regime, millions of Egyptians take to the streets in mass protests. Mubarak attempts to placate demonstrators by shuffling his cabinet,but protestors won’t give in.
Jan. 26
In an apparent bid to stop protests before they gain momentum, Egyptian security officials vow to immediately crackdown on any signs of unrest on the streets, but could not stop mass demonstrations from going ahead.
Jan. 28
One million people take to the streets of Cairo in demon-
strations dubbed “the Day of Anger.” The government suspends internet and phone service across the entire country in an effort to hinder the demonstrators’ organization. By the end of the day, the headquarters of the ruling National Democratic Party is in flames. The army is called in.
it will not fire on its own people.
300 since unrest began. Protesters step up their efforts with demonstrations dubbed the “Day of Departure,” demanding Mubarak resign by the end of the day.
For the first time since assuming power Mubarak appoints a vice president, Omar Suleiman, and also appoints Ahmad Shafik as his new prime minister.
A day of protests billed as “the March of Millions” sees a reported two million people flood Cairo’s Tahrir Square and the surrounding vicinity in the biggest demonstrations yet. Mubarak announces in a televised speech that he will not seek reelection in September.
Feb. 2
Jan. 29
Jan. 30
Despite receiving orders from the government to use live ammunition on protesters, the military issues statements saying
Feb. 1
The army permits proMubarak supporters to enter Tahrir Square and clash with anti-government protesters who have stayed there overnight. Men on horseback armed with whips and clubs charge through the square. Violence throughout the day raises the death toll to
Feb. 4
Feb. 5
Hosni Mubarak’s son Gamal, once seen as a possible successor to the presidency, resigns his government post.
Feb. 8
Demonstrators again stream into Tahrir Square in record numbers, rejecting concessions the government had made in previous days.
Feb. 10
Late in the evening, government sources say that Mubarak
is about to make an important speech on national television. He announces that he has delegated some authority to his vice president but will remain on Egyptian soil until he is buried beneath it.
Feb. 11
Protesters surround Mubarak’s presidential palace demanding that he leave. At 18:00 GMT, Omar Suleiman makes a brief televised statement that Mubarak has resigned and handed over power to the armed forces, sparking a massive celebrations on the streets of Egypt. The military issues a statement saying it will usher the country towards democratic elections.
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Satin bedsheets are a good idea, Casanova.
It is meant to be if it is what you truly want.
Take up baking cupcakes.
a. Thriller b. Comedy c. Indie
3. What is his or her’s favorite smell?
a. Michael Bublé
4. Who would your significant other say was the “better catch” out of the two of you?
b. Iron & Wine
5. What does he or she wear that you can’t bear to see him or her in? 6. Who drives the worst?
c. R.E.O. Speedwagon d. Lady Antebellum 10. You become close when… a. The times get rough b. After a fight
a. A gift card to his or her favorite clothing boutique
c. You go dancing
b. A love letter sealed with a kiss
d. You add another inside joke to your repertoire
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Time management is not your strength.
Let the rain soak into your soul.
8. What is his or her favorite movie genre?
9. If you were buying concert tickets, you would most likely be hunting down…
2. What is his or her mother’s birthday?
Don’t ever listen to the talk of the town.
Break on through to the other side.
d. Tickets to a ball game
d. Chick Flick
7. What kind of gift would he or she most likely like to receive?
Springtime lovin’ is a-comin’.
c. Flowers
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FEATURES MUMMIES continued from Page 1
Tattoos were found on this Chilean woman’s embalmed body.
“Many of the mummies in this exhibit are ‘accidental mummies,’ so to speak, being bodies that became mummified due to climactic conditions,” said Dr. Scott Hendrix, an Assistant Professor of History at Carroll University. According to the exhibit, mummification can occur due to extreme dryness, cold, or heat, all of which either evaporate or preserve the water in the body, slowing decomposition. This allows for the soft tissues of the body to remain intact and be preserved over the course of many years. Some mummies have been preserved in damp areas, called bogs, which causes the bones and tissue to become of a consistency similar to rubber. “These bogs are anaerobic environments so whatever falls into them … is preserved since bacteria and whatnot that would otherwise break the body down cannot live and function without air,” said Hendrix. “Some of them are preserved to such an extent that the person’s facial features are still recognizable.” Other mummies, such as those found in a crypt in Vac, Hungary, were naturally preserved due to being exposed to a cool, dry climate. Mummies found in South America were often laid to rest in a sitting burial posed, in which their arms were folded around their waist and their knees were brought up to their chest. This differed from the traditional ancient Egyptian burial pose, in which the deceased lay flat with his or her arms folded across the chest. The exhibit also displays animals that have been both naturally and artificially mummified. Those that were naturally preserved were found in places such as desert and even the dry attics of houses. Others, such as those from Egypt, were seen as sacred and were mummified artificially, similar to the way humans were, according to the exhibit. On display alongside the mummies are artifacts that were used in burial rituals or found in tombs next to the dead. Among these artifacts are fragments of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The book tells the process a soul must withstand in order to reach an afterlife. Other artifacts, such as amulets or jewelry that were placed on the bodies or somewhere nearby in the tomb, give researchers a glimpse into the belief systems and burial rituals of ancient cultures. “We can learn a great deal about what any culture views as important by considering the way in which the dead are treated within the culture,” said Hendrix. “Mummies of the World” opened at the Milwaukee Public Museum Dec. 17, and will remain on display through May 30. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.mummiesoftheworld.com, or for ticket information, visit www.mpm.edu.
Courtesy of the Milwaukee Public Museum
Like-a-little: Carroll’s new stalker net? Students find new way to flirt anonymously Sarah Grannis Editorial Staff
Flirting is nothing new to college students. But with social media catching on at rapid pace with each year that passes, we’ve gone from shooting a sly smile to that hottie in the coffee shop to Carroll’s newest guilty pleasure website: LikeALittle.com. The Carroll version (there is a separate page for various campuses around the country) was launched Dec. 2010, and since its release has generated a fair amount of popularity. The average post is pretty typical: an anonymous user lists if the subject of their affection is male or fe-
male, where the perceived attraction took place, and any mindless little details (ie: “you were wearing a red sweatshirt, we should hang out sometime”). One part Craigslist Missed Connections and another part Twitter – the postings are usually pretty short, and to anyone familiar with the Carroll campus – can be fairly entertaining. This is not a site to be taken seriously, and that is probably where a lot of the fun comes from. And admittedly, while some of the postings are cute and sweet – others come off as downright creepy. Which is prob-
ably where the anonymous factor both helps and hurts the site. Would the average Carroll student be so willing to walk up and let their crush know that they think they’re the hottest thing on this tiny little campus? Maybe, maybe not. Our generation’s dependence on social media shines through here, and like it or not – these type of sites are here to stay. Also – unlike its predecessors JuicyCampus and CollegeACB (which, as of press time, do not have Carroll pages) – LikeALittle remains positive. There isn’t
any online bashing to be found here. The closest thing to a “nice” bathroom stall to scrawl some silly gossip on, this site could probably best be described as a fluffy guilty pleasure that Carroll students truly can’t get enough of. If you haven’t already checked out the site (or just want to pretend that you don’t secretly check it from time to time), it’s located at www.likealittle.com/carrollu. But please, remember the golden rule of all things social media: even though it’s anonymous, once you hit that “send” button, you can never truly take it back.
T he 411 on the Housing Sitch
2011
We asked our fellow studentd what they think of where they currently live. With the housing draw just on the horizon, it’s about time to consider where you want to park your Pioneer booty next year!
Housing draw to be online for 2011-2012 academic year
- Zach Holstine, Sophomore
Luke Bennewitz
Steele/Swarthout
Pro: “It takes me three to four minutes to get to main, one of the benfits is proximity to classes...that pays off greatly in winter.”
Con: “Sharing a bathroom...they don’t clean it on the weekend so the sink gets gross...you get cold water if the showers are full.” -Katy Peerenboom, Freshman
Editorial Staff
The housing draw process for Carroll University for the 2011–2012 academic year will take place online rather than inperson. Carroll’s traditional housing draw took place over two days. Juniors started the draw on the first day, followed by sophomores and then freshman on the second day. Every person in each class got a randomly assigned lottery number that determined when they would be able to choose their housing placement. The new system eliminates the factor of gathering hundreds of students in the Campus Center ballroom for several hours and replaces it with an entirely online process. Dr. Theresa Barry, Dean of Students, gave a detailed description of how the process is planning on functioning. “Returning students will receive an email in March to go online and apply to live on campus and off campus,” said Barry. “This process applies to all students except for those who have achieved 92 credits (senior status).” After the applications have been received, students will be able to pay the $100 deposit towards living on campus online through check, Carroll Cash, or credit card instead of going through the Business Office. Then students will use the software, which is being created by an outside company, to complete the housing draw process on the specific day in March. “Students will log onto the housing software and choose their top five choices for places to live and will receive their hous-
ing placements within the week,” said Barry. “The process is still a lottery system with first priority given to upper classmen, but current students will have priority over incoming students.” Some preliminary work still needs to be done to make sure the system will be functioning properly by the time housing draw comes. “We are having the software be tested by Student Senate to make sure that it runs effectively,” said Barry. “That way we can know how well it will run by itself, how easy it is to navigate, and what changes, if any, that we need to make.” “I think it’s a great idea,” said student Karly Pearson in reaction to having the process go online. “It will save a lot of time and it will be easier for students and staff members that are a part of it.” “I think it will be a lot more convenient,” said Resident Assistant Kelly McNutt. “It will be a lot more efficient for the students who decide to live on campus.” Dr. Barry gave her own opinions on what this change means for Carroll in the future. “Smaller universities are going to this online process and having housing draw online streamlines the process and will simplify what students need to do,” Barry stated. “Last year was a difficult experience for everyone in the process and we hope that this new system will alleviate some of the pressures of housing draw.”
Kilgour Pro: “I really love the community on my floor. With the doors open, it’s so easy to make lasting friends.” Con: “Sometimes, my walls feel paper thin and I can hear every little thing my neighbor is doing.” -Melissa Graham, Senior
Hartwell Pro: “The rooms in Hartwell C are huge and in Hartwell B you get to live by yourself.” Con: “Hartwell B could quite possibly be haunted upstairs.” -Stephen Dahlke, Senior
College Avenue
T he Bergs
Pro: The great community feel that the building has. On every floor most people know everyone else and many people keep their doors open and people can walk in without bothering anyone. Con: Occasionally ineffective washers and dryers and the cost of said appliances. It is kind of excessive to have to pay 2.60 every week for clean clothes when a laundromat down on sunset probably would only cost $0.50-$1.00 and would actually dry your clothes. -Andrew Noffke, Sophomore
Pro: “I get my own kitchen with a real stove and a real refrigerator. It feels like a real apartment.”
Con: “The laundry on the bottom floor is disconnected from floors one and two so you have to walk outside and around with the hamper.”
Pioneer Hall
-Melissa Graham, Senior
Pro: “You have your own room while still being able to experience living with roommates and having a place to escape chaos.” Con: “There are physical issues concerning the building such as thin walls. It is not that close to campus which makes you feel secluded and without a full campus life experience.”
New Hall
Pro: “You have your own bathroom--you don’t have to share with the entire floor.” Con: “Because we don’t have to leave our room as much, it’s harder to get to know people. And we have to clean our own bathrooms.” -Katie Kujawski, Freshman
-Stephanie Franczak, Junior
COMING SOON! Frontier Hall
-Triplet, Quadruplet, and Quintuplet room setups -Retail space to occupy entire first floor -First ever resident hall to be named by the student body -Expected to be finished by Fall 2011
Photos by Andrea Ries
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Dublin writer Colm Tóibín contributes again to the short story form with the highly celebrated “The Empty Family,” nine bittersweet stories about yearning and regret. Tóibín is known for his tenderness in unraveling his characters and their lives as he explores the imperfect relationships. The reader comes to learn that a real home is inescapable, for better or for worse. In “The Street,” we meet Malik and Abdul. They are exploited and overworked yet find each other and fall in love. Persecuted by the community for their homosexual relationship, they persevere because, as Abdul says, “My real family is you.” Tóibín writes a rich and savory short story and, while the sentences flow off the tongue, the subjects are heavy and melancholic so do pick up this book if you’re feeling up to the challenge.
The “Kingdom Hearts” franchise continues with this installment for the Nintendo DS. In “Kingdom Hearts - Re:coded,” you see all the same faces, including King Mickey along with pals Donald and Goofy, who are reviewing the Jiminy Journal but there is data missing. The only way to fix it is to put on your programmer hat and play as an electronic version of Sora to go back to the worlds and defeat the glitches. Since the game takes place in the cyber world, things are kept high tech. As you level up, your cyber Sora gains upgrades and chips to add to the circuit board to boost his stats, attacks, and abilities. You have the ultimate control of your character and the game. The graphics and sounds are all up to snuff as well. As you battle in each world, the scenes are crisp and detailed. Overall, this game is a must play for KH Fans and those craving a little Disney nostalgia.
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Melissa Graham
NO STRINGS
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When Riley Etheridge, Jr. releases “Powder Keg” March 8, it will be his first with Rock Ridge Music. Etheridge is a singer-songwriter with notable southern influences which carry over clearly in “Powder Keg.” Opening with the title track, “Power Keg” shows its blend of country and rock, which creates a very southern feel to the album. The album is, for the most part, up-tempo similar to John Mellencamp, whom Etheridge cited as one of his influences. The 10-track, 37 minute album takes listeners on a brief, but heartfelt journey though the roots of Americana music. Fans with an interest in Etheridge’s style of music can download “In This Moment,” a free ten-track sampler from Amazon which includes four tracks from “Powder Keg.”
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EMPTIED
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“No Strings Attached,” directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, was a charming chick flick about a quintessentially modern dilemma. Life-long friends are alarmed when they almost have sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly “no strings attached.” No jealousy, no expectations, no fighting, no flowers, no baby voices. No falling in love. Like most romantic comedies, the movie is very predictable. It certainly follows guy-meets-girl-formula, despite the quirky and surprising exchanges between the two. Kutcher fills these shoes boringly well and I couldn’t help thinking that he is pretty much the same character in each and every movie he’s ever acted in. If you like romantic comedies check out “No Strings Attached.” If you don’t have a choice in being dragged into one, find solace in Portman’s great acting.
Student production proves to be a big hit with students Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann
Editorial Staff The Student Theatre Production Team’s showing of “Bang Bang You’re Dead” went off with a bang Feb. 11-12. The play, written by William Mastrosimone’s script, focused on Josh, a college-aged student at a small university who is a victim of bullying that ends with a school shooting. The play opened with Josh, played by Jared Schultz, in a jail cell as the spirits of the students he murdered harass him and demand “why me?” From there, the play goes on to explore how Josh, a relatively normal college student, was driven to massacre his fellow classmates. The general buzz after the show was largely positive. “I thought the play went very well,” said Justin Almquist, the team’s public relations liaison. Both nights of the showing had larger audiences than the team originally expected. “There was a lot more buzz about it than we realized,” said Almquist. The team’s version of the script was a modified version of the original. Rather than
have the shooting take place at a high school, the team felt it would be more relatable if they utilized a small university setting. They felt that moving it to a college campus presented a very powerful message to college students. “We wanted people to ask ‘Well what if this actually happened?” said Almquist. The Student Theatre Production Team’s main purpose is to put on entirely studentrun productions. “The whole show is student run, student designed, student performed,” Almquist said. The team is given a budget by the theatre department and then the board members, made up of students, get input from the rest of the campus before ultimately deciding which plays to produce. “We try to get as many students involved as possible,” Almquist said. All productions are completely open to students at Carroll. If there’s an interest in acting, directing, designing, or any other aspect of theatre that a student is interested in, there will be a chance to act on that interest.
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Social Justice League Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff
The Social Justice League stands as the newest organization to join the Carroll University community. The relatively new organization was started by Maggie Heffernan who currently serves as the president of the organization. “We are a group that sees the importance of humanity as a whole and wants to promote equality and justice,” said Heffernan. “Our goal is to bring awareness and advocacy to campus.” “I applied for [a World Vision support] program and we were one of eight schools to get the support from World Vision,” said Heffernan. “The program provides resources to different organizations within universities.” Social Justice League discusses a wide range of topics and controversial issues. The organization has been focusing their attention on the issue of human trafficking and its effects on several countries in the world. “Twenty-seven million people are enslaved in the world today because of human trafficking,” said
Heffernan. The issue of human trafficking effects several areas within our society and the Social Justice League is seeking to bring awareness about the issue from a multifaceted stand point. “The Social Justice League recently put on a program called ‘The Dark Side of Chocolate’ that discussed human trafficking within the chocolate industry,” said Heffernan. “On Feb. 23, the Social Justice League is partnering with the New Hall/Kilgour Residence Life staff to put on the program ‘Call and Response’ that will discuss sex trafficking.” While there are several social justice issues that can be discussed, Heffernan had a more important meaning to the work of the Social Justice League. We want bring awareness to different issues, but we also want to show how us college students can get involved,” said Heffernan. “We have the power to make a difference and use our voice to promote justice.”
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OPINION
Oscars steal the spotlight for 83rd year
Toy Story and The Fighter among the unquestionable Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff
The 83rd Academy Awards on Feb. 23 on ABC will prove to be a showdown of epic proportions based on the large number of astounding movies that have been nominated for the prestigious award. While all the nominees a re deemed “good” from someone’s perspective, only a select few will achieve the title of “Best (insert award here)”. Listed below are my choices for whom and what will snag the award and the movies that will miss the mark. Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale in “The Fighter” – There is hardly any question that Bale will take the Oscar for his performance in “The Fighter”. While the other nominees have given excellent performances, Bale’s ability to have audiences talking for
weeks after they see this film is weighty evidence that he will take the award. Best Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo in “The Fighter” – I expect for Leo to take home the Oscar for her role in “The Fighter”, but Hailee Steinfeld’s performance in “True Grit” is seen as the one to steal the stage from Leo. However, with the category truly being the only one this year where anything could happen, there might be an upset on the horizon. Best Leading Actor: Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech” – There is no doubt that Firth will take home the Oscar for his role as King George IV. There are those critics who think that the other nominees, including Jesse Eisenberg and James Franco, might take the spotlight at the last minute, but following the
countless other awards that Firth has received for this performance, there is no reason to think that he will not take the award. Maybe next year Eisenberg and Franco. Best Leading Actress: Natalie Portman in “Black Swan” – Portman stunned audiences around the globe with her performance in “Black Swan” and there is no other nominee that deserves the award more than her. There have been rumors that Annette Bening has been gaining speed on Portman and might cause an upset by taking the award, but the Academy better expect riots if that happens. Best Director: David Fincher for “The Social Network” – Fincher has astounded millions with “The Social Network” and the innovative ways he
brought the different issues the film investigates together. Tom Hooper is said to be the one to beat Fincher, but when you are competing against the director of a film that makes us both love and hate Facebook at the same time, there is little you can do to take the prize. Best Picture: “The Social Network” – This category seems to be in a struggle between “The Social Network” and “The King’s Speech” both vying for the Oscar. However, my bets are on “The Social Network” for one main reason: the film depicts the history of a modern day phenomenon while exploring the values of how people communicate and interact. Suffice to say, it is something that everyone can relate to. Best Animated Feature: “Toy Story 3” – No contest.
Point Counter-Point: Is Valentine’s Day a money-making scheme or an exciting, celebratory part of our culture? Everyday is Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the worst best idea in the history of holidays. It is the one day out of the entire year that people feel obligated to be romantic and mushy-gushy to their significant other. If one person forgets to get something for their other half, the response is almost as bad as being excommunicated. If a gift was not up to the standards of the person receiving it, then that person will get the cold shoulder for a good day or two. Suffice to say, the holiday has fallen victim to the term “Hallmark holiday,” almost to the level of the dreaded “holiday” Sweetest’s Day. However, there is a fundamental flaw hiding in the holiday that is clouded by the red, pink and mounds of chocolate hearts: relationships deserve more attention. Americans are always on the run to do every little thing as quick as we can. Little do we know that when we do that, other things in our lives fall by the wayside, including our significant others. Valentine’s Day gives people a reason to slow down. While some might be cynical towards the holiday (and I admit that I sometimes see it as such), there is a certain worth towards making us take a breath and express our love. Even though the act of buying a Valentine’s Day card is seen as supporting the United States exploiting a holiday for financial gain, the meaning behind the card stands on its own. What I suggest is simple: to those who are in a relationship that require the acknowledgement of Valentine’s Day, try to make sure that you treat everyday like Valentine’s Day. I think that everyone who has a significant other deserves to treat them in the same loving and caring way every day of the year rather than only on one specific holiday. That will keep both couples happy and the chocolate companies smiling.
Americans are always on the run to do every little thinkg as quick as qw can. Little do we know that when we do that, other things in our lives fall by the wayside, including our significant others.
All you need is love I am not going to lie. I (sometimes) love Valentine’s Day. I love the little cards exchanged in grade school. I love chocolate. And right now, I’m swooning over the messages on candy hearts and dove wrappers. I know, it sounds sickly but hear me out. In 2009, despite the economic downturn, USA Today posits that $14.7 billion was spent on Valentine’s Day-related purchases. Nearly 91 percent of people spent the most, an average $67.22, on their significant other, with other family members such as children getting about one-fifth of the budget, $20.95. A few dollars will be spent on: friends, $4.74; children’s classmates and teachers, $3.59; co-workers, $1.94; and pets, $2.17. Yes, pets. But that’s what’s cool about it. The day isn’t for just celebrating the one person who shares the weirdest inside jokes with you or knowingly gives you ranch for your pizza (with or without a raised eyebrow). It’s a day to show appreciation for your entire support network. To celebrate your relationship with your pet, teacher, classmate and coworkers, family and (yes) significant other. All we need is love, right? In my mind, it isn’t National Singles Day. With that being said, if you find yourself feeling blue, get over it. There’s nothing more satisfying than throwing on a cocktail dress or new aftershave to hosting a suave little singles party this week. There’s nothing wrong with celebrating being you (and heaven forbid you actually enjoy it). Anyways, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on how blessed you are with the family and friends you have and show them how awesome they are. It’s for you to give your mom a flower and surprise your roommate with a kind gesture. If you still must gag on all of my heart-shaped-sprinkles, don’t forget what else Valentine’s Day is good for: half price chocolate on February 15.
The day isn’t for just celebrating the one person who shares the weirdest inside jokes with you or knowingly gives you ranch for you pizza (with or without a raised eyebrow).
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SPORTS
Carroll loses tough game to St. Norbert Stu Weis
Staff Writer Still eying a Midwest Conference Tournament berth, the Carroll University men’s basketball team has gone 2-3 in the month of February, including a historic loss to nationally ranked St. Norbert. The Pioneers hosted Beloit College Feb. 2 in what was a poor defensive showing for Carroll. Beloit shot 66 percent from the floor en route to a 99-78 victory. The Pioneers started the game with a 5-0 run, but would then go eight minutes without scoring. Beloit took advantage of Carroll’s struggles to jump out to 21-5 lead which they would never surrender. After taking a 46-25 lead into halftime, the Buccaneers matched Carroll’s 53 second half points to claim the win. Paul Grosshuesch led the Pioneers with 19 points, converting five of his six shots and going 9-14 in free throws. Jake Bast added 14 points on 6-7 shooting. The Pioneers rebounded from the loss with a nail-biter against Knox College Feb. 4. Five lead changes in the first half ultimately ended with a 21-20 lead for the Pioneers despite both teams shooting less than 40 percent. The Prairie Fire kept the game close in the second half, eventually taking a 4846 lead with 1:42 left on the clock. The Pioneers fought to keep the score close, but the Prairie Fire took a three-point lead with six seconds to go. Mitch Tordoff got the ball and, with less than three seconds left in regulation, sank a three-point shot to tie the game at 56. Bast rebounded a missed three-pointer by Knox’s Tanner Carlson to force overtime. Knox took the lead first with a threepointer by Ben Wetherbee before Carroll tied the game at 63 with 2:03 left. The Pioneers would take the lead twice more, but Knox tied the score back up each time, setting up a 67-67 score with 4 seconds left. Tordoff again got the ball and heaved a half court with perfect accuracy, giving the Pioneers a 70-67 lead just as the clock expired. A day after their thrilling overtime victory, the Pioneers were just north of Chicago, to take on Lake Forest. A 43-29
The Pioneers returned to Van Male Fieldhouse for the final time in the 2010-2011 season to take on #17 St. Norbert College. Photo by Tiffany Peshak
deficit at halftime proved to be too big a margin for Carroll to overcome. The Foresters took a 5-2 lead three
minutes into the game and never relinquished the lead to win the game by twelve points, 78-66.
Grosshuesch and Lake Forest’s Travis Clark scored a game high 22 points.Clark added 14 rebounds to complete his double-double and became the 19th player in Lake Forest history to score 1,000 career points. A Feb. 9 matchup against Ripon College saw the Pioneers offense explode in the first half. Carroll shot 54 percent from the floor, including 63 percent from behind the arc, to take a 52-39 lead into halftime. The Red Hawks responded by shooting 61 percent in the second half shots to get the game within striking distance, but the Pioneers also shot over 60 percent to hold on. The game came down to the final seconds as Grosshuesch made a jumper to take an 89-88 lead with 4 seconds left. Ripon’s Andy Popp tried to beat the buzzer, but was unable to convert the shot, giving Carroll their ninth conference win of the season. The Pioneers returned to Van Male Fieldhouse for the final time in the 20102011 season to take on #17 St. Norbert College. The Green Knights stand atop the Midwest Conference with a 17-5 record overall, going 13-4 in conference play. Both teams struggled offensively, shooting less than 40 percent, leading to a 32-24 lead for St. Norbert at the half. The Green Knights added 28 points in the second half, but the Pioneers could only manage to get the score to 60-46 before the clock hit zero. The score was the lowest combined score for the Pioneers so far this season and was the worst offensive showing for Carroll since Jan. 5, 2002 when the Pioneers managed only 45 points against Ripon College. The Pioneers have two games remaining in the regular season. Carroll is currently one game out of the top four. If they win both of their last two games, and get some help from one of the other teams in contention, they could still earn a spot in the tournament. The Pioneers will face off against Beloit Feb. 16 and Illinois College Feb. 19.
Tennis splits first Track looks to peak two meets of 2011 Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff
Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff
Two matches into the 2011 season, the Carroll University men’s tennis has a 1-1 record. “I think this team has the ability to be the best team I have been on at Carroll,” said senior Seth Pamperin. “We have a plethora of potential, we just have to go out there and fight for every single match.” The Pioneers opened the season with a 7-2 loss to Elmhurst College on Feb. 6, with both wins coming in singles play. Kevin Rasmussen dropped his first set to David Devaney 3-6, but took the second set 6-4. Rasmussen won the super set 12-10 to win the No. 1 singles match. Mathew Zellner was the other victor for Pioneers, taking the No. 3 singles match 2-6, 6-3 in the first two sets and winning the super set 11-9. Matthew Joost and Cody Porter both forced third sets in their losses. The Pioneers responded to the loss by sweeping the Edgewood College Eagles
on Feb. 12. Rasmussen won the No. 1 singles match 6-4, 6-2. Pamperin followed with a 6-1, 6-0 win in the No. 2 singles. The Pioneers did not lose a single set on the day. The closest match was between Zellner and Edgewood’s Max Divelbiss. Zellner won the first set 6-2, but Divelbiss fought hard in the second set forcing a seventh game. Zellner ultimately won the set 7-6 after winning the tiebreaker 7-2. Porter won the No. 6 singles match without dropping a game. In doubles play, Rasmussen paired with Frankie Giuffre for an 8-0 win. The Pioneers won both of the other doubles matches 8-1. Carroll will travel to Elgin, Ill., on Feb. 19 for a dual meet against Judson University and Midwest Conference opponent Knox College.
With one meet left before the Midwest Conference Championships, the Carroll University indoor track teams feel confident. The teams competed in the Stevens Point Invitational Feb. 5. Lindsay Gruenke came away with the only event win for the Lady Pioneers, winning the 400-meter dash with a provisionally qualifying time of 58.36. The men’s 4 x 200 relay team’s 1:31.99 finish was also good enough for a first place finish. Evan Konetzke’s 1.90 meter jump in the high jump earned him a tie for second place. He also finished fourth in the triple jump. Jess Laurin’s 10:58.82 finish in the 3000-meter run earned her a third place finish to round out Carroll’s top five finishers. The women came away with a seventh place finish of the thirteen teams. The men took eight from a twelve team field. “We seem to be getting the idea that there is a target on our back because of who we are,” said Head Coach Shawn Thielitz. “There is a level of expectation
that comes when you have that target on your back. Everybody is going to give you their best and you have to be able to match their best.” Carroll’s next meet was the Fighting Scot Invitational. The men’s team came away with two event wins in the 4 x 200-meter relay (1:31.09) and the 4 x 400-meter relay (3:24.08). The Lady Pioneer 4 x 200-meter relay team took second place with a 1:49.03. The 4 x 400-meter relay team took third with a 4:08.66 finish. Carroll will compete in the Dubuque Invitational Feb. 19 before moving on to the Midwest Conference Championships Feb. 25-26. Thielitz’s goal from the beginning of the season was to have the teams peak during the conference championships. He still feels that the teams are on track to do this, but he puts the challenge to the athletes. “We can tell them how great they are, how good they are and what they can do, but if they don’t believe that they can actually do it, than its just hot air,” Thielitz said.
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Athlete Profile: Seth Pamperin Marty Pitzer Staff Writer
Seth Pamperin, a senior from Menomonie, Wis., has been playing tennis since he was seven. This self-assured athlete has a proven record for knowing what he wants and the commitment and perseverance to pursue it. “I originally got into tennis because my entire family played,” he said. Pamperin is captain of the Carroll University men’s tennis team, with an impressive winning record throughout his collegiate career. Prior to Carroll, he was a four-year letter winner and made two WIAA State Tournament appearances while attending Eau Claire Regis High School. His choice to attend Carroll was cultivated by the school’s nursing program, but he later decided to major in Recreational Management. Pamperin hopes to one day coach tennis full-time at the college level. To stay in shape in the off-season, Pamperin practices year round. “In tennis, since it is primarily an individual sport, I like to use the quote ‘Nobody can beat me, but me,’” Pamperin said. “I like it because if you feel defeated and destroyed, your opponent already won, but if you leave the court with the knowledge that you gave it 110% you will be able to leave a winner.” Prior to this season, Pamperin was a
Pamperin is this year’s team captain. Photo by Marty Pitzer
teaching pro at the Maine Golf and Tennis Academy, East Valley Tennis Academy located in Mesa, Ariz., and the visiting teaching pro at the Seacoast Indoor Tennis Club in North Hampton, N.H. His hobbies consist of spending time with friends and reading books about athletes that overcome social boundaries. He also participated in the LGBTQ community to create awareness of gay rights. He is also part of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee to help promote sporting events on campus. Be sure to catch Pamperin in his final season of Pioneer tennis this semester. The team will be in Elgin, Ill., on Feb. 19 for a dual meet against Judson University and Midwest Conference opponent Knox College.
MWC part of MFOA Joshua DeGrasse-Baumann Editorial Staff
The 2011 season will see a large change in Midwest Conference football, but it’s a change most fans won’t even be aware of. The Midwest Conference will partner with the Northern Athletics Conference, the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to form the Midwest Football Officials’ Alliance – Division III. The MFOA-DIII will combine the referees from the four conferences into one large pool to improve job opportunities for referees and referee options for schools. The alliance will also provide more consistency between the four conferences’ officiating by having the same training program for all officials. The MFOA-DIII will be headed by Bill Carollo, who has had officiating experience in both college and professional football. “Our main goal will be improved on-field performance through a coordinated training program led by assistant coordinators Tom Fiedler and Jim Lapetina,” Carollo said in a press release. Fiedler currently serves as the officiating director for football and basketball in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Lapetina brings professional experience, having spent seven years as the supervisor of officials for the Arena Football League. He also serves as a replay official for the NFL. “We are fortunate to have the D-III knowledge and experience of Tom Fiedler and the professional officiating expertise of Jim Lapetina to support the efforts of our football officials in the Midwest region,” said Chris Graham, the commissioner of the Midwest Conference in a press release. A large portion of non-conference games are shared between the four conferences, making the alliance more effective. Most fans will not notice any changes, fans that pay attention to officiating should notice more consistency in calls.
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Women’s hoops eyes tournament berth Currently in fourth place with seven games left in the season
//SPORTS WIRE MEN’S BASKETBALL
Taylor Alward Staff Writer
Overall: 11-10
Entering the month of February, the Carroll University women’s basketball team was looking to stay in the top four of the Midwest Conference. The Lady Pioneers never trailed in their Feb. 2 matchup against the Beloit College Buccaneers, eventually winning the game 65-51. After an opening layup by Janelle Groer, Beloit tied the game at two. The Lady Pioneers would score the next time down court and held the lead the rest of the game. Beloit would cut the lead to three twice in the second half, but Carroll stopped any chance of a comeback both times and extended the lead to double digits in the final minutes on way to the 14-point victory. The Lady Pioneers were led by Emily DeNoyer who scored 20 points on 7-11 shooting including making both of her three point attempts. Groer added 13 for Carroll, only shooting 3-9 from the field but making all six free throws. Megan Turckes was the only other Lady Pioneer to record double digits with 10 points. The big differences in the game came from the free throw line and in turnovers. Carroll went 19-28 from the free throw line while Beloit only took 18 free throws making 15 of them. The Lady Pioneers also forced 30 Buccaneer turnovers while committing only 16. Carroll looked to make it three wins in a row in Galesburg, Ill., against Knox College. Lyndsey Seewald and Groer made sure that happened leading the Lady Pioneers to a 6455 victory. Seewald led the way for the Lady Pioneers notching a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, Groer added 17 points on 8-13 shooting. The score was tied five times in the first half before Knox took a one-point lead into halftime, 28-27. Carroll opened the second half on an 8-0 run to take a seven-point lead but Knox hung around. The Lady Pioneers extended the lead to ten but that lead was whittled away until Carroll found themselves up one with 6 minutes left before Seewald made four free throws and a jumper to put the lead at seven. The Lady Pioneers extended the lead to 10 in the closing seconds before coming away with the nine point victory. Carroll’s next game was a Feb. 5 matchup at Lake Forest College. The Pioneers committed too many turnovers, and allowed the Foresters to shoot 50 percent from the field. An 82-66 loss put an end to the Lady Pioneer winning streak. Carroll was held to 23 points in the first half only making seven shots from the field. With just over three minutes left
Conference: 9-7 UPCOMING GAMES
Feb. 16 @ Beloit 7PM Feb. 19 @ Illinois College 3PM
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Overall: 13-8 Conference: 9-7 UPCOMING GAMES
Feb. 16 @ Beloit 5PM Feb. 19 @ Illinois College 1PM
MEN’S TENNIS Overall: 1-1 Conference: 0-0 UPCOMING GAMES
Katelynn Schneider converted two of her three shots in a loss agaisnt St. Norbert College.
Feb. 19 @ Judson University TBA Feb. 19 vs. Knox College (@ Judson University) TBA Feb. 26 @ Concordia University 3:30PM Feb. 26 vs. MSOE (@ Concordia University) 6:30PM Feb. 27 vs. St. Mary’s University TBA
Photo by Grant Nelson
in the first half, the Pioneers cut the lead to 9 but would not score for the rest of the half, trailing by 20 at halftime. Lake Forest had a double digit lead for the rest of the game, stretching the lead to 25 at one point. The Lady Pioneers, led by Seewald’s 25 points, shot 38 percent from the field and committed 16 turnovers. Lake Forest had four players in double figures and two scored over 20 points while shooting 50 percent from the field. Carroll looked to rebound from the big loss at Lake Forest when they took on Ripon, but bad shooting and poor defense again led to another loss for the Lady Pioneers, this time in close fashion losing 63-62. Even though Carroll won the turnover battle 28-15 Ripon was able to stay in the game shooting 50 percent from the field.
The game featured six ties and neither team had a double digit lead. The game was tied at 30 for halftime. Carroll opened up the second half with a run taking an 8-point lead. Ripon matched this run with one of their own getting rid of the Carroll lead and taking 9-point lead with 5 minutes left. Carroll chipped away and, down two with a minute left, Turckes was fouled. She made the first free throw but missed the second. Ripon gave Carroll chances with a missed shot and two missed free throws, but Turckes missed a jumper and Groer committed a turnover to end the game. Seewald led the Lady Pioneers again with 19 points and Groer added 15. DeNoyer finished with 13. The women looked to avoid losing three in a row for the first time all season when they hosted
Midwest Conference leader St. Norbert College Feb. 12. Carroll jumped out to an early six point lead, but the Green Knights dominated the rest of the game. The lead was gone within five minutes and eight minutes after that the Lady Pioneers found themselves down by 10. St. Norbert took a 15 point lead into halftime up 3419. Three minutes into the second half Carroll was down 22 and never got closer than 16 before losing 76-60. Seewald led the way for the Lady Pioneers with 24 and Groer added 12. The three game losing streak dropped Carroll into 5th place in conference with two games left. The Lady Pioneers will be at Beloit on Feb. 16 and at Illinois College on Feb. 19. Wins in both games would give Carroll a chance to still make the conference tournament.
INDOOR TRACK Feb. 19 @ Dubuque Invitational 10:30AM Feb. 25-26 @ MWC Championships 5:30PM & 10AM
SWIMMING Feb. 18-20 @ MWC Championships 10AM, 10AM & 9AM Feb. 25-26 @ Last Chance Meet TBA