CARROLL UNIVERSITY
DECEMBER 6, 2011
U-Haul sponsors campus Car Share program Students allowed easy access to rental cars
Audrey Ericson Staff Writer In light of Carroll University guidelines restricting freshmen from having cars on campus, Carroll has established a program that could provide those cars some freshmen may be missing. Not 700 cars to match the number of this year’s incoming freshmen. But two. Carroll has established the U-Haul Car Share Program to provide students with another transportation option besides walking, said Nate Schwarzbach, campus brand manager. He said this transportation includes excursions to grocery stores and even joyrides.
Carroll has a Toyota Prius and a Scion Xb on campus, Schwarzbach said. Carroll students can apply for the program and reserve one of the cars after they are approved. A potential applicant for the U-Haul Car Share Program needs a driver’s license and must fulfill the program’s basic requirements which are outlined on the program’s website, ucarshare.com, according to ucarshare.com. Once they’re approved, applicants will receive an email letting them know they can start using the program’s cars, the website said. The applicant must also set up an account on ucarshare.com in order to start reserving vehicles.
The U-Haul Car Share Program lets its users choose from three pay plans: Pay As U Go, U Go 50, U Go 125. Each plan provides insurance, roadside assistance, and gas without charge to users. With the Pay As U Go plan, Carroll students and faculty rates start at $4.95 per hour and increase by $.49 per mile, according to uhaulcarshare.com. Once the charge reaches the capped hourly rate, the charge is free, according to the website. The Prius’ capped hourly rate is $9 per hour, and the Scion’s capped rate is $8.50 per hour, the website said. With U Go 50, users get 10 percent off all reservations by
paying $50 ahead every month. With U Go 125, users get 15 percent off all reservations by paying $125 ahead per month. “Carpooling is a great alternative when it comes to saving gas and money,” Schwarzbach said. Schwarzbach wants to extend marketing the car share program from students to campus organizations, he said. Organization and faculty members can have their organizations and departments reimburse them for using the cars, suggested Schwarzbach. Both of the vehicles available on campus are fuel efficient, Schwarzback said. The website touts that U-Haul Car Share ve-
hicles reduce most users’ carbon footprint by 40 percent. Carroll’s U-Haul Car Share vehicles are available all day, every day as long as another student or faculty member is not already using them, Schwarzbach said. On uhaulcarshare.com, Nikolas J. commented that “[The prius] drives very nice and it is fully high tech!” September 27th this year. He gave the car a five star rating. Nathan K. gave the Prius a four star rating with no comment Oct. 10th this year, according to uhaulcarshare.com. He gave the Scion five stars with no comment October 24th this year.
Students can rent a Scion Xb or a Toyota Prius. Photo by Audrey Ericson
Christus retires after 20 years Carroll to collect for CCE scholarship Carroll will seek new Human Resources Director Students to pay $30 per semester Luke Bennewitz Editorial Staff The Human Resources Director Barb Christus has announced her retirement after a 20-year employment at Carroll University. A Carroll graduate, Christus majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Accounting, finishing her degree in two and a half years. After her graduation, Christus gained experience in payroll, accounting, and human resources before coming back to Carroll to work in the Business Office as an accountant and then Director of Human Resources in 1996. In 1998, Christus began to expand the function of Human Resources and grow the Department. By hiring more positions to the Department over the next few years, Christus and her fellow colleagues were able to increase the functionality of Human Resources on campus.
Christus reflects on her time working in Human Resources and how she and her colleagues were able to develop the Department, building it from a two person to a five person department in a short amount of time with additional support from upper levels of the administration. “I think I’ve done what I can,” said Christus. “It’s time for someone to expand on what we have created.” The past two years have been tough on the Department, according to Christus. Members of the staff left and a coworker passed away, but the Department has still been able to grow. With a rich history at Carroll, Christus understands her connection to the university. “I enjoyed working here a lot and I have always been very proud to work at Carroll,” said Christus. “It’s a sense of pride and it’s been great to see how Carroll University has grown.”
Sean Hoe Editorial Staff Carroll University will start adding a $30 charge to student accounts every semester starting this January to help fund CrossCultural Experience (CCE) as part of the new general education. The idea stemmed from the desire for students to be able to apply for funds to help subsidize the cost of their CCE’s. With study abroad, NCEP’s, and other options available to complete this requirement, students have voiced concerns about foreseen troubles over paying for these experiences. The concept of a campus wide charge on student accounts of $30 each semester for each student that would go into one large fund that students can apply for was decided upon for implementation in 2012. Dr. Theresa Barry, Dean of Students, approached the Carroll University Student Sen-
ate about this issue in April of this year. Student Senate subsequently passed Resolution SS005 stating “Therefore the Carroll University Student Senate does not support the increase in tuition costs from this financial support fund unless the Carroll University administration provides equally matched funds for the total monetary amount charged to tuition from all undergraduate students.” “The resolution that was passed last year was the view of the student body that Senate diligently represents at all times,” said Luke Bennewitz, Student Senate President. “If the students will be paying an additional charge, it makes sense that the university contributes an equal share to the fund and Senate expressed it as such.” Carroll has commissioned a group called the Cross-Cultural Experience Scholarship Task Force, comprised of student rep-
resentatives from Student Senate, faculty, and staff members, to decide on an application process and how the funds will be distributed to students who apply. “It’s the institution’s process to continue to recognize the importance of CCE’s,” said Kathy Hammett, Director of International Education and member of the task force. “The CCE’s are such an important and valuable experience for all students and what it can do for a student in their future.” Hammett understands the importance of financial support to students going on a CCE. “Having CCE’s has been seen as an essential component to the student’s education,” said Hammett. “Don’t let perceived barriers stop you.” Volume 35 Issue 7 http://www.thedigitalnp.com http://www.facebook.com/thedigitalnp © 2011 Carroll University, Waukesha, WI
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Public Safety reports John Harbeck
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11/24/11 10:48 a.m. Responded to Steele/Swarthout for a fire alarm caused by burnt food
11/23/11 10:20 a.m. Responded to the Carroll Street Apartments for a medical emergency.
11/28/11 11:50 a.m. Took a report of vandalism to a vehicle in the city lot suspected to be related to a domestic situation.
11/30/11 3:30 p.m. Took a report of a hit-and-run property damage only vehicle accident in lot 6. 12/2/11 3:15pm Took a report of vandalism to an art piece in the Campus Center.
The officers and students of the Department of Public Safety wish everyone a merry Christmas, and a happy and safe New Year and holiday season.
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Touted as ‘The origin’ of the series, Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, has been released. The initial premise of the game was to take the classic Zelda formula of ‘solve puzzles, find the sword, save the princess and save Hyrule’ and change it to something fresh and new. And they’ve done a good job. As with every Zelda game since “Wind Waker’s” release, there has been controversy over the graphics. Skyward Sword combines the refined cel shading of Wind Waker with water colored backgrounds and the more ‘adult’ look of Twilight Princess. But it flows together perfectly to create a game that, like “Wind Waker,” will not have its graphics age, as most modern games tend to do. Usually, Zelda and Link meet when the game is half-way through, but in “Skyward Sword” they’re childhood friends, and classmates. Your main means of transport is also usually acquired halfway through, but “Skyward Sword” provides it within the first hour.
In anticipation of “The Hunger Games” movie set to release in March 2012, I decided to read the original novel. The book was overall a good read. The story is set sometime in the future; a future that looks grim for most people. The world is separated into districts, one of which, the Capital, is overly lush and luxurious. The rest of the districts are very poor and they go down in number by socioeconomic status. Two children, between the ages of 12 and 18 are picked to represent their district in the Hunger Games. “The Hunger Games” entail dropping the children into the arena and fight to the death. The last child alive wins a life of luxury for a year along with a better life for their district. The games are broadcasted live to all the districts to watch. Katniss, the main character of the story, makes a bold and daring move and volunteers her life to spare her sister, who was choosen to compete in the games, despite how it might affect her family.
The release of Nickelback’s “Here and Now” came with mixed reviews, as the standard typically goes for Nickelback albums. Hit-or-miss, the album has a few distinguishing songs, specifically the lead single “When We Stand Together.” Even if you’re not a Nickelback fan, it’s hard not to like this song. It’s definitely another one of the bands stabs at deeper lyrics in their songs, like “Gotta Be Somebody” or “Never Again.” Ultimately, the song is catchy and easy to listen to. There are inspirational parts to it, but it’s not memorable. By far, my favorite track on the album is “This Means War,” the first song. It’s one of the hardest tracks the album has to offer, and it pays off. Unfortunately, most people will probably judge this based on it being a Nickelback album and either get it or not get it. If you’re a Nickelback fan, this album is definitely worth your investment. As with most bands, Nickelback is evolving in terms of lyrics and musical style.
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I am not much for vampires, werewolves, and melodramatic teenage drama, but I have to admit: “Breaking Dawn: Part 1” proved to be an alright movie as a whole. I simply like going to the see the saga’s movies because I can enjoy the time with my friends. However, this film actually had me paying attention rather than laughing whenever a vampire sparkled in the sunlight. “Breaking Dawn” is a slight step above the rest. All of the three main characters fell victim to this at some point in the movie. There were moments of deep emotion and suspense that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. But these moments of stride was overshadowed by the movie’s stumbles. Too many characters and sub-plots distracted from the moments that the movie shined through. After the series has its final curtain call, I hope that we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief that a story about a female’s earth shattering struggle to decide between two attractive males will finally be done.
Sweaters for Christmas, not Christmas sweaters Alicia Zuberbier Staff Writer
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means eggnog, carols and hideous Christmas sweaters. We have all seen them: giant reindeer with noses that light up, bells stitched into fabric, kittens wearing Santa hats. I shudder even thinking about it. But
do not fear: cute sweaters are here! This holiday season, give adorable sweaters and retire your grandma’s snowman garb. Long, cozy sweaters are back, and I could not be happier. Oversized sweaters are so comfy for curling up by a fire or cozying up to your sweetie under the mistletoe. Because the top part of your body will hidden under a lot of fabric, wear a tight skinny
jean or legging under. Jeggings are perfect for oversized sweaters. A small leg balances a large top. These sweaters are made to be big and typically are not sized. Do not go out and buy a normal sweater, just three times bigger than your size. It will not look the same. If you want to try this look, specifically find an oversized sweater. Next, I have been seeing
many sweaters with an image as the center. A sweater with a big heart printed on it is adorable and really great for small-busted girls. Trust me. If you want to stay with a winter theme, many sweaters have moose or reindeer stitched into a pattern. These are woodsy and not too overbearing. To find sweaters, I suggest wanelo.com. It is the perfect shopping site for clothes and ac-
cessories, and I think the sweaters they list are fantastic. As Christmas approaches, and especially winter break, I think everyone wants to be warm and cozy. Oversized sweaters are better than any ugly Christmas sweater, and if you must get something with an image, stay simple. These sweaters make great gifts. And hey, maybe you can pick one up for yourself too!
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SPORTS
Men’s and women’s hoops start seasons
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ashley Joers
Editorial Staff With an overall record of 2-2, the Pioneer men’s basketball team is headed in the right direction early in the season. The Pioneers scored two solid wins, the first against Marian College with a score of 88-65. Carroll held the upper hand in both the first and second halves of the game against Marian. The second game against Knox College was a close win with a score of 68-61. Andrew Nottling, a sophomore on the team, said that since they had a game against Lake Forest College the night before, the team had a quick turnaround playing the next day so they did not have much time to look at everything they had on the opposing team. Having the advantage with both first and second half being, Carroll had no troubles with putting the ball in the net more than Knox College. “Our strengths as a team were just that of teamwork and trusting different players that were in during the game to just do their jobs,” said Nottling, “Also, I feel that we played with a purpose and focused a lot on just being a solid team.” The team possesses the work of what Nottling said, with the overall effect of teamwork and trust, it shows within the wins the team has had. They were successful up to the last few seconds of the game scoring points by free throws shot by Kevin Hurd. For the upcoming game against Ripon College at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Nottling’s mindset is going to be relaxed and solid. “Our team and our mindset is to just play our game and to respect Ripon but still feel that we will win the game. We are just looking to play solid on all ends of the floor and keep our streak alive.”
Overall: 2-2 Conference: 1-1 UPCOMING GAMES
Dec. 7 @ Ripon College 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 @ Grinnell College 3 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Concordia University 1 p.m. Dec. 31 @ UW-Oshkosh 1 p.m. Jan. 4 @ MSOE 7 p.m. Jan. 7 vs. St. Norbert 4 p.m. Jan. 10 @ Lawrence University 7 p.m. Jan. 13 vs. Monmouth College 7 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Grinnell College 3 p.m. Jan. 20 @ Illinois College 7 p.m. Jan. 21 @ Monmouth College 4 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Overall: 1-6 Conference: 0-2 UPCOMING GAMES
Alec Molter and the Pioneers started their season 2-2, splitting two conference games. Photo by Grant Nelson
The Lady Pioneers basketball team had some tough losses this past weekend but their season is still at the start. Lake Forest College won 6157 and the next night Knox College took an 83-78 decision. “We don’t want to dwell on this past weekend because all we
Track set to start season Josh DeGrasse-Baumann
Editorial Staff As everyone begins the annual struggle to write the new year rather than the old, the Carroll University track team will begin there 2012 season. The teams will officially start practice Jan. 3 and will compete in their first meet Jan. 14 at Carthage College for the Private College championships. They will return to Carthage Jan. 27 for the Carthage College Invitational. In 2011, both teams finished in the top half of the rankings with the men taking fourth and the women taking third. Lindsay Gruenke, then a junior, took home All-American honors after taking 6th, running a 57.31, in the 400 meter dash at the NCAA Division III National Championships. She also took All-American honors in 2009 by clocking a 57.73 to take seventh. She holds the school record for the 400 meter dash with a 57.28.
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Also returning for the women’s team is Megan O’Grady who, in 2009, took fifth in the 5,000 meter run with a school record time of 17:05. On the men’s side, Alex Marchillo returns after winning two events in the 2011 Midwest Conference Championships, as well as two second place finishes. Marchillo claimed first in the 55 meter hurdles and was part of the winning 4x400 meter relay team. He placed second in the 400 meter dash and the 4x200 meter relay team. The men will also have L.J. Hyland, who competed with the 4x400 meter relay team in the 2009 National Championships that took second, missing a fist place finish by less than a second. The teams will have five meets before the Midwest Conference championships scheduled for Feb. 24-25. The National Championships are scheduled for March 9 and 10.
can do is get better and come ready to play Ripon,” said 0r. With the two losses there is something that came out of the Knox game. Janelle Groer, a senior on the team, became the 12th player in Carroll women’s basketball history to record 500
career rebounds. The women’s team is looking forward to the game against Ripon College on Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Working on really shutting down the other team with their defense and out-rebounding them is one of the many strate-
Madrigal Dinner
Dec. 7 @ Ripon College 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 @ Grinnell College 2 p.m. Jan. 7 vs. St. Norbert College 2 p.m. Jan. 10 @ Lawrence University 5 p.m. Jan. 13 vs. Monmouth College 5 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Grinnell College 1 p.m. Jan. 20 @ Illinois College 5 p.m. Jan. 21 @ Monmouth College 2 p.m. Jan. 28 vs. Lawrence University 2 p.m.
SWIMMING Jan. 13 vs. Ripon College 6 p.m. Jan. 14 @ Beloit College Noon Jan. 21 @ Lawrence University Triangular 1 p.m. Jan. 28 @ Wisconsin Private School Championships (Kenosha, Wis.) Noon
INDOOR TRACK Jan. 14 @ Private College Indoor Championships (Kenosha, Wis.) 11 a.m. Jan. 27 @ Carthage College Invitational 3:30 p.m.
Carroll hosted their annual Madrigal Dinner Dec. 3 and 4. Photo by Jessica Vaclav