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THE NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday, October 4, 2001 • Volume 25, Issue 2 • http://orgs.cc.edu/newperspective
Homecoming parade route may take detour BY
ELIZABETH CARSON Staff Writer
East Avenue construction will not disturb the current parade route set for October 13th at noon. Susanne Lauer, director of student activities, stated that the college did not foresee any problems with the construction. According to Lauer, ÒThe construction is scheduled to be done in the first week of October. The college is bouncing around another parade route but nothing is definite.Ó Lauer was confident that the city would work with the college if the construction was not finished, just as they had when the students were moving on campus. ÒThe city had moved the construction barrels and barricades to allow traffic to move smoothly that weekend,Ó Lauer said.
At this point, the Homecoming parade is scheduled to start line-up on Martin Street at 11:15 on Oct. 13. The parade starts at noon on South Avenue and goes west toward Clinton Street. It then proceeds south on Clinton Street to Wisconsin Avenue, and east on Wisconsin Avenue to East Avenue. Finally, it heads toward the Carroll College campus to the east, where it turns onto Circle Drive in front of Old Main Hall. It rejoins College Avenue briefly, and then turns onto Barstow Street. The parade will finish by heading north on Barstow Street past Van Male Field and turning west onto Cook Street. Robb Pattion, general manager of Waukesha Water Utility, stated the parade will go on the present route that Carroll has planned. According to Pattion, ÒThe project wonÕt be completely done but the main part will be done.Ó Waukesha Water Utilities will work with Carroll to make the parade possible, as
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Road reopens partly, but may uproot Homecoming parade.
they did before by moving the construction barrels and coordinating traffic with CarrollÕs move-in time. Pattion stated, ÒA project like this takes roughly about three to three and a half months to complete and costs $433,000.Ó Their four to five crew members, and in this particular project a contractor, are being used for a portion of the work. The contractor is boring a hole
under the train track to push a 12inch water pipe underneath. This saves the city from tearing up the tracks and possibly costing more money. This is all being done to increase the water pipe size from 8inch to 12inch to increase better service. The project may not be done, but the Carroll Parade will go on.
Tragedy hits close to home as Carroll loses alumnus BY AMBER YOST Staff Writer Our nationÕs tragedy left many of us wondering what we can do or what we should feel since September 11. Although shock and anger may have made it on the list of our initial reactions, hopefully now we can see the folly in violent backlash and on-going criticism of our leaders and have begun educating ourselves, seeking a deeper understanding, and perhaps gaining a greater appreciation for life. One Carroll College alumnus, Commander Dan Shanower, class of 1983 who died in the attack on the Pentagon on September 11, contained these traits that we could all learn from now. One of his college buddies, Ken Blue, who pledged opposite fraternities as
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Shanower twenty-two years ago at Carroll, told a story that described it well. ÒI remember Dan as one of the most multifaceted, rich-with-life people IÕve ever met. His laughter would carry down the hall at Swarthout and bring guys out of their rooms. Once, I found a cassette tape in his room, that he made when he was in high school. It was of him singing ÔHonky Tonk WomanÕ at the top of his voice. I played it a couple of times during my stint at WCCX. He was embarrassed and proud... all at once,Ó Blue said, ÒHow ironic that now, perhaps even more so than before the attack on the Pentagon and World Trade Center, we need DanÕs talents and laughter.Ó ShanowerÕs genuine love of life and deep care for others motivated him to take on an unpopular job for a collegeaged guy, driving school bus for the special education children in Waukesha.
ShanowerÕs fraternity brother Charles See described his special Òuniform.Ó ÒHe wore a pink and green plaid pants, a bright red and white striped sport coat, and a plaid golf hat. One day when he stopped at the fraternity house, he ran into the house from the bus on his route because he had forgotten his wallet. After taking some joking from those of us on the front porch about his outfit, he ran back to the bus to a loud round of applause from the kids. Later, he told us that the kids loved seeing him wear the outfit, as he had to assist Dan Shanower
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them and seat belt them in for the ride home every day. ÒTo those kids, he was very special,Ó See said. Shanower graduated with a Major in Politics at Carroll College. He entered Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1985. Two years later, he lost four of his friends in an operational accident; an event that he referred to as Òthe day in which I learned that freedom isnÕt free.Ó But, instead of holding a grudge about this event, he wrote an essay for a U.S. Naval Institute publication describing the character of individual and how they came to personify the virtues honored each Memorial Day. After duties with the Joint Intelligence Center in Japan and as the Assistant Intelligence Officer in San Diego, California he went on to work at the Pentagon and appeared as a Navy spokesman on CNN and authored several articles in the See Pentagon Page 2
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Briefs, page 2
Summer Renovations, page 3
A & E in Area, page 10
Pio Dome, page 12
Campus Safety Update, page 2
Subway in P.I.T., page 4
Hardball Review, page 10
Fall Sports Preview, page 12
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The New Perspective ÒUniting the Carroll community with a proud heritage of excellence.Ó
Editor-in-Chief Nathan Tritt
Executive Staff News Editor..............................Sarah Schleicher Features Editor........................Amanda Johnson Arts & Entertainment............Tabitha Menning Sports Editor.............................Nathan Brunner Photography Editor........................Andy Farrell Layout Editor...........................Sarah Fiebelkorn Faculty Advisor.................................Linda Spice
Writing Staff Becky Adamietz, Aaron Becker, Nikki Bruna, Erin Hunt, Jessica Kobriger, Leonard Murphy, Christina Oster
Photography Aaron Becker, Nate Ellingson, Dan OÕConnell
Pentagon/Shanower U.S. Naval Institute magazine ÒProceedings.Ó It was the same upstanding character that others remember him showing through his every day lifeÑa kind and understanding character that showed an appreciation for life far beyond the norm; one that the world needs more of today. Carroll College will pay tribute to Commander Shanower at the Homecoming football game, Saturday, October 13, 2001. An American Legion honor guard will perform a formal salute, which will be followed by the National Anthem performed by Warren Wiegratz. The game will be dedicated to Commander Shanower, his family, and all the victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy.
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News Briefs: campus events
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AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor
Costa-Rica-Theatro Ubu premiere The National Theatre of Costa Rica-Theatro Ubu will make its United States Premiere at Carroll College in Otteson Theatre October 4-6, performing at 7:30 each night. The production, La Mujer que Cayo« del Cielo (The Woman Who Fell From Heaven) is based on the true story of a Mexican Tarahumara woman. The Tarahumara are an indigenous tribe found only in Northern Mexico and communicate through a clicking tongue language. In the play the Tarahumara woman wanders across the boarder and ends up in Kansas where she is arrested and incarcerated, because she could not
speak Spanish or English. The show will be presented in three languages simultaneously; Tarahumara, English and Spanish. Tickets are $8 for Adults and $6 for Students and Seniors. You can contact the box office for more information at x7633. Walter Young Center Workshops The Walter Young Center, (WYC) will be holding two career workshops this month in the WYC conference room. The first workshop will cover resumes and cover letters on Oct. 9 and 25 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The second workshop, Applying to Graduate School, will be held Oct. 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Contact the Walter Young Center at x7335 with questions.
Crime Beat Carroll College Campus Safety 9/9/01 3:00 a.m. Several male students reported being harrassed by occupants of a vehicle in lot 5. Vehicle left area and Waukesha Police was notified.
9/22/01 12:18 a.m. Assist Residence Life staff with possible intoxicated underage non-student. Parents of individual were contacted.
9/14/01 12:25 a.m. Call to Steele/Swarthout to assist residence life. Several citations issued by Waukesha Police for underage consumption of alcohol.
9/22/01 12:45 a.m. Responded to verbal domestic dispute in lot 1. Waukesha Police also responded. A citation was issued for underage consumption of alcohol.
9/14/01 1:35 a.m. Call to Steele/Swarthout for intoxicated individual. One citation issued by Waukesha Police for underage consumption of alcohol.
9/24/01 12:45 a.m. The Safety Officer and Deputy checked a report of a suspicious male in the area of the Bergstrom Complex.
9/15/01 12:56 a.m. Assist Residence Life staff in checking on welfare of a student in the Bergstrom complex.
9/24/01 12:23 p.m. Took report of a hit and run vehicle accident that took place in lot 5 between 9 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
9/16/01 10:55 p.m. Assist Residence Life staff with medical emergency in Kilgour.
9/25/01 7:30 p.m. Responded to medical emergency at the Van Male pool.
9/17/01 6:20 p.m. Traffic accident reported in lot 9, property damage only.
During the above time period several reports of vandalism to condom machines were made by Residence Life. If you have any information about these incidents, please contact Campus safety or a Residence Life staff member.
9/18/01 2:00 p.m. Missing parking permit from vehicle in lot 1 reported. 9/19/01 3:20 a.m. Assist Residence Life staff in checking on welfare of a student in the Bergstrom complex. 9/21/01 Window in storage building located next to Physical Plant on Grand Avenue broken out during the overnight hours.
The Campus Safety department provides escorts on campus 24 hours a day. Call x7300 on campus and 524-7300 from off campus.
Waukesha Police Department Report for Carroll College Area 9-16-01 Accident reported on College Ave. resulting in property damage. Noise complaint reported of a resident on McCall St. Traffic stop on College Ave. Report of a wanted person on College Ave. 9-17-01 Accident reported on East Ave. resulting in property damage. A non-emergency theft reported on College Ave. 9-18-01 Entry into a locked vehicle reported on Barstow St. Entry into a locked vehicle reported on Barstow St. Noise complaint reported of a resident on Charles St. Traffic stop on Charles St. 9-22-01 Report of intoxicated individual on College Ave. Noise Complaint reported of a resident on Barstow St. 9-23-01 Traffic stop on College Ave. 9-24-01 Hit and run accident reported on East Ave.
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NEWS Summer renovations gives Carroll facelift All of the rooms in the Steele/Swarthout campus telephones and network conneccomplex gained a full-length mirror tions in each room. affixed to the back of the door, a wipe Jen Wilcox, the College Avenue Staff Writer board affixed to the front of the door and Apartment House Manager, said, ÒThe towel hooks instead of towel bars. apartments are a great investment for While Carroll students were home In addition, each of the rooms in the Carroll. There are some glitches but that for the summer, the Physical Plant, complex received new furniture. Each is what happens in the first year, and Custodial, Campus Safety, Residence Life room has two beds, two chests, two desks things are beginning to work themselves and Administration were busy getting with a computer drawer, two hutches out.Ó Some issues that Residence Life campus ready for opening weekend. All with tack board and light, two dual posi- officials are currently working on include around campus there have been many tionable chairs and one bookcase. The mail and package delivery, parking and new additions and improvements. All of new furniture can be arranged over 100 neighbors. the summer renovations totaled $2.4 mil- different ways which will provide stuThe Van Male Field house also went lion dollars, paid primarily by a bond dents with those issue financing and a small percentage by m u c h - n e e d e d Student Senate. study breaks as The Campus Center, Shattuck Hall well as a new living and Van Male Field house received new environment. roofs this summer. The Campus Center Two new Information Desk received a new face additions to the this summer with changes to counter Carroll campus are space as well as the area behind the desk. the College Senior Tony Waznonis, Building Avenue and Supervisor feels Òthe desk is more invit- Carroll Street ing to students and easier for the workers, Apartments. The plus I get a fish!Ó College Avenue Some of the other renovations Apartments are include upgrades in technology; Kilgour located on the corhall and Charles House received new fire ner of College and alarms this summer, as well as cable Grand Avenue and wiring and the re-wiring of phone and include 15 apartnetwork lines throughout the residence ments. The halls. Carroll Street The Steele/Swarthout complex went Apartments are Photo by Andy Farrell through many changes this summer. located on Carroll Each building received a fresh coat of Street, behind the The Campus Center receives a new information desk for the Fall 2001 semester. New feapaint, new carpeting in the hallways and Barstow Building, tures include better cabinets, flower sales, and a fish tank. new tile in each room. Swarthout gained and include 36 overhead lights in each room and soon Apartments. Both buildings have cable, through massive changes this summer. there will be a microwave on each floor. and the Carroll Street Apartments have The entire floor in the Field house was removed and replaced by a combination of wood and mondo flooring which includes a rubberized three-lane track. All of the walls were painted and new bleachers will be set against the walls instead of their previous position-the middle of the Field House. In addition, there is new volleyball equipment, a new sound system and new backboards. A future addition to the gym is a four-sided score board that will hang in the center. All renovations to the Field House are scheduled to be completed by October 6th of 2001. Rick Jessen, the Director of Campus Services wants to Òthank all of the departments on campus for working together as a team to reach the common goal of getting the buildings ready for the students. I also want to thank the students for their Photos by Andy Farrell patience and we hope you like it.Ó The rooms in Steele/Swarthout residence hall are updated with new furniture, wiring, ceilings, floors, and refinished Susan Ellis, the Director of
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Just ThinkÉ (but not too hard)
NIKKI BRUNA
BY NATHAN TRITT Editor-in-Chief Are there Seeing Eye humans for blind dogs? If lambswool comes from lambs, where does mohair come from? If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible? When your pet bird sees you reading the newspaper, does he wonder why you just sitting there staring at the carpeting? Exactly how long is a catnap? Can it be measured in dog years? Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a ÒwhackÓ? How do you know honesty is the best policy until you have tried some of the others? What happened to the first six ÒupsÓ? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposite things? If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? When we eat a doughnut hole, how come we donÕt eat the whole doughnut? Did Noah keep his bees in archives? Residence Life and Assistant Dean of Students echoed the same sentiments and wanted to Òthank all the Complex Directors for putting work into tying up all the loose ends since opening weekend in the residence halls. In the midst of the renovations, I believe we had the smoothest opening weekend ever.Ó
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NEWS Possible Subway franchise to join Pizza Hut in P.I.T. BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor Many students would agree that the P.I.T. is a wonderful place to go when you want a quick treat or a greasy pizza to eat. ItÕs conveniently open from 11am11pm Monday through Friday and from 4pm-11pm Saturday and Sunday. There are televisions, a pool table, occasional entertainment and plenty of seating, not to mention the people responsible for keeping the P.I.T. going. The cashiers are friendly and turn a typical food run into a beautiful experience for all.
Some students, however, have expressed concerns that healthier food should be offered. Since then, the P.I.T. has upgraded the menu to include health conscious foods such as the ham and cheese bagel or the garden burger. When you eat in the P.I.T. as often as some students do, though, these foods get old fast. This isnÕt talking about expiration dates either. Fortunately for those students, Student Senate has mentioned the idea of bringing a Subway outlet booth to the P.I.T. Many students have seen or heard of the commercials advertising seven subs with six grams of fat or less. When asked about this suggestion,
Student Senate President Brad Nehrbass replied, ÒItÕs in the very, very beginning stages.Ó Although he emphasized that it was in the beginning of the process, he did seem hopeful. In an interview with the Sodexho Director John Yatso, excitement was expressed about the idea as well. ÒIf itÕs something the students want and if itÕs feasible, weÕd be happy to look into it.Ó The process of looking into it seems to be quite a bit of work from what Mr. Yatso explained. First, they (Sodexho and the Student Senate) would have to figure out what the market for a Subway would be. For those who arenÕt business majors, this means that they would have to get an idea of the profit Subway would receive and if it would be worth the trouble and money to bring it here. Next, a representative from Sodexho would go to Subway with the proposal. Subway would then tell him or her what the campus would need as far as space, coolers, work tables, etc. An ideal Subway location would be the P.I.T., possibly where the bar used to be. ÒThere really hasnÕt been anything
started yet. Dean Rein mentioned it to me, then to Brad. But thatÕs as far as weÕve gotten,Ó said Yatso. Student surveys will be given out in the Campus Center on October 4th. These surveys will ask how students feel about the idea and what kind of service they would want from the outlet such as pre-made sandwiches or a ÒSandwich ArtistÓ to personalize your submarine. The results from those surveys will give Sodexho and Student Senate an idea of the market for a subway, as mentioned earlier. ÒThe food concept could be anything, itÕs just a matter of discussion,Ó said Yatso. If youÕre excited, which you should be, then fill out the survey. Go to a Student Senate meeting to hear any updates or to express your concerns on this topic. Their meetings are held every Sunday night at 7:00pm in the Boardroom of the Campus Center. If youÕre one of those people who canÕt live without a cheese pizza from Pizza Hut, donÕt worry- Pizza Hut isnÕt going anywhere if Subway is approved.
Carroll College, Columbia School of Nursing separate BY JESSICA KOBRIGER AND BECKY ADAMIETZ Staff Writers T.J. Mentink entertains excited fans in the P.I.T., Sept. 28.
Photo by Nathan Tritt
Add/Drop Policy changes BY
AMANDA BOTHE Staff Writer
Sunday evening, September 23, Deb Coates, sophomore, presented the Student Senate with a proposal stating that students of sophomore standing or higher should not need their advisorÕs signature to add or drop a class, especially in the summer months. Deb wanted to change classes this summer before the class she would have liked to take filled up with freshmen, but because it was summer vacation her advisor could not be found. The registrarÕs office told her she was in the same boat as everyone else. She made the point saying that the students know more about their own
personal schedule anyway. In a similar experience, Valerie Gappa, sophomore, was changing her major last summer to biology and needed a new advisor to switch classes. The registrarÕs office told her that she needed to find a biology professor. When she finally found a professor a month later, all they did was sign her card, without looking it over. Consequently, she was put on a waiting list for her desired classes. This proposal would include an Òupon review in the fallÓ policy. This policy would give the advisors a chance to look over their studentsÕ schedules as to keep up to date. The Student Senate has tabled the issue for the time being, but they do support the idea by p lanning to discuss this ussue with the registrarÕs office.
Carroll College and Columbia School of Nursing have gone hand in hand for the last 18 years. That affiliation came to an end last May when Carroll notified Columbia that they are starting a nursing program right here at Carroll. According to President Falcone, Carroll has been looking for ways to increase enrollment. Now that they have reached almost the maximum number of students possible, the most obvious option was to keep nursing students here all four years. Usually Carroll nursing students spend their first two years here at Carroll and their last two at Columbia in Milwaukee. The Board of Trustees and President Falcone decided that by keeping the nursing students at Carroll, revenue to the school will increase. This will also eliminate the costs of paying salaries of Columbia staff in administration and
registration departments. The new nursing program will be implemented as early as 2002 for incoming freshman. Students enrolled prior to that will be allowed to finish their education with Columbia, but all ties between the colleges will end May of 2005. President Falcone was happy to announce that this new nursing program will not infringe upon tuition, and with the recent addition of Carroll Apartments, living space should be sufficient. Most of the last two years of CarrollÕs nursing program will be field experience at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, so additional buildings wonÕt be necessary, but plans of renovating current buildings seems feasible. Marian Synder, Dean and CEO of the nursing program at Columbia stated that she is, Òvery disappointedÓ with the decision, and believes Columbia, which has been around of over 100 years, had a very good program for students. Columbia at the moment does not have definite plans for the future, but they are looking at different partners and other programs.
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FEATURES Cell phones get better reception from Carroll students BY ERIN HUNT Staff Writer Imagine a cell phone ringing in class while another student fumbles to silence it, or even answer the phone in time. This may have been an experience in one of your classes or maybe you were that student, either way the presence of cell phones on the Carroll College campus has become known. As students the necessity of a cell phone is based on each person and their individual wants and needs. Some may use them for long distance calling, others for safety while driving or walking at night, for emergencies or just so they can be reached anywhere anytime. Different wireless phone companies have plans to fit the various needs of their consumers, including those of students. When deciding which phone is right for you there are many options to consider. Your primary calling area is where you will mainly be making your calls from and your choices in most cases are local, statewide, regional, and national. If you
travel out of state often, a good plan would include a regional or national calling area so you avoid charges when calling from out of state. For those of you who enjoy talking into the many hours of the night or those who practically never touch a phone unless necessary, each wireless service has a variety of plans that will give you what your talking habits require. Make sure your decided number of minutes is enough for you because if you go over your set number of minutes your service will charge you by the minute prices that can be extremely high. Another aspect to remember when buying a cell phone is when the anytime minutes end and when your nighttime and weekend minutes begin. These times vary depending on the company you are using and can range from eight oÕclock at night to ten at night. This means that you have to make sure not to use up your anytime minutes before the time your plan is set for otherwise you will be charged for every minute you use before that set time until your next billing period starts. When it comes to the extras like voicemail, caller ID, free long distance
and connection to the wireless web, some plans come with these features at no extra cost, but make sure to find out before purchasing. Plan prices are different with each company so check out your options before buying, there are plans falling within the $30 to $50 price range that have an abundance of minutes and features. Actual phone prices will vary depending on the features that you are looking for and can range anywhere from twenty dollars to hundreds of dollars. Just keep in mind what you need and in what price range you are spending. Remember that certain phones are only available with particular plans and if your plan is more advanced than your phone some features may not work. Make sure to ask the salesperson which phone is best for you and your plan. Prepaid wireless service is always another option if you are not interested in paying a flat monthly fee. With this kind of service you would be buying your minutes, as you need them instead of paying for a set number of minutes each month. By using a prepaid plan, you can never go over your set number of minutes
and be charged, per minute pricing, like you can with a regular wireless plan. If you are someone whose talking varies greatly from month to month this may not be the best idea if money is an issue. With a prepaid plan minutes are bought in bulk, which means that you would possibly buy minutes in increments of $20, $30, $50 and maybe higher, as needed. Although many students on campus now have cell phones, users believe that cell phones should be used reasonably and should be turned off in class. If you have been thinking of purchasing a phone and would like to compare phones and plan prices go to http://www.letstalk.com, or to the website of any wireless service provider. Here are a few wireless companies students on campus are using: AT&T http://www.attws.com Sprint PCS http://www.sprintpcs.com US Cellular http://www.uscc.com Cingular http://cingular.com Verizon (for prepaid and regular service) http://www.verizon.com
If only you were there: a NYU studentÕs account of the attacks BY
CHRISTINA OSTER Staff writer
ÒTo be able to see the burning towers from the top floor of my building reminded me of ÒIndependece DayÓ or similar world tragedy movies.Ó Crystal Weis was in class at 9 a.m. at New York University when friends informed her that they had just witnessed a plane crash into the World Trade Center. Word quickly spread to each classmate in every sight. ÒAt 10:45 I looked at the Southern Skyline. The towers were nowhere to be found. I was confused for about ten minutes. I didnÕt realize the true magnitude of events that just occured.Ó Many other students werenÕt cognizant of a terroist attack...until the second plane hit. ÒI know it seems irrational, but students kept asking each other if this was really going on. Being there, watching both planes crash, and shortly thereafter watching each tower collapse to the ground was
the most surreal tragedy one could ever imagine.Ó Students received updates every couple of hours informing them of counseling sessions offered, and contact numbers for students missing family members or friends. A student from CrystalÕs morning class rushed to contact his father, who worked on the 70th floor of the World Trade Center. Professors excused him for the rest of the day. New York City was truly in shambles. Celluar phones didnÕt function, so every payphone on the street was occupied by frantic New Yorkers contacting loved ones. Broadway and surrounding streets were a bare sight, as if the end of the world had just occured. Smoke and ash made its way down to campus where students were strictly advised to ÒKeep your windows closed!Ó Many students could not breathe, and complained of smelling and tasting the horrible aftermath. Most of the UniversityÕs buildings are located around 4th Street, near Washington Square. For the next few days streets number below 14th Street
were closed off and only accessible to residents. Crystal explained, ÒEven though we were only a mile away from the tragedy, we couldnÕt do anything to help! It was a terrible feeling.Ó After the tragedy ceased, there existed an unbelievable line of New Yorkers anxiously waiting in the parching sun to donate their blood to victims. ÒIt wrapped around blocks,Ó Crystal stated. ÒEvery New Yorker truly pulled together at this moment in time.Ó By Sept. 15, classes resumed at NYU. And New York slowly but surely began to gain back its infamous reputation of the Òseen it all, rough and toughÓ city. ÒPeople are actually waiting for the ÒWalkÓ signs before they cross the street,Ó Crystal stated. Vigils and makeshift memorials sprung up at all surrounding parks. Posters reading, ÒHelp us find Jane Doe,Ó and ÒCall me if you saw this woman on the stairs that dayÓ are posted on every street corner. When asked if student nightlife had changed during this ever changing week of events, Crystal responded, ÒStudents were only leaving their dorms to go
eat, attend a vigil, or to donate blood.Ó One dormitory was left with only seven residents remaining. Some went home to relatives, others just left to escape the city. ItÕs quite possible that if one were to walk down these same streets today they would see three major standout colors on each individual: red, white and blue. ÒAmerican flags, pins, bandanas, shirts, you name it lines the streets like nothing IÕve ever seen before!Ó Crystal exclaimed. One student even witnessed a woman in Union Square dressed, painted, and posed in green portraying the Statue of Liberty. NYU is still offering various lectures and discussions concerning the many aspects of this tragedy, open to all students, American and International. Crystal Weis showed great empathy and patriotism to victims and fellow students during this week of intense crisis. She proudly states, ÒItÕs made me realize how truly proud I am to be an American.Ó
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EDITORIALS Why God allowed for the tragedies in America to take place BY KENNETH KAMINSKI Special to The New Perspective Many, many questions are being asked about Sept. 11Õs horrific terrorist attacks across our nation. In our confusion, our pain and our disgust, many of us have turned towards a Higher realm for answers to those questions. Five years ago I went through an intensive and agonizing introspective period in my life that resulted in an embrace of spirituality. Through this Òdark night of the soulÓ I learned an insurmountable amount of valuable information pertaining to the metaphysical. With books, music, classes, discussion groups, and other mediums, I believe that a higher power, or God as I choose to call It, was communicating to me the deepest secrets of our lives on this earth and our place in the universe. Although I do not have the arrogance to call myself an expert in the world of spirituality or metaphysics, I do believe that I have wisdom beyond that of the average Joe. I credit the graces of God for that knowledge. These are the sort of things you cannot learn from a textbook or a college course. You must come to this on your own, and God is more than willing to be your instructor. I think that as a nation we have come to that point. I believe that we are now open to learning the lessons that are imperative not only for our salvation, but for our survival. From a spiritual perspective I would like to share with you my opinion as to why I believe the terrible tragedies in New York and Washington took place. I have learned that there is a reason behind everything that takes place in our lives, the good and the bad, and that it is up to us whether or not we learn from those experiences. Let me start at the beginning. Literally. When we came to this planet called Earth we were given a gift from God. That gift is called Òfree willÓ or Òchoice.Ó We were allowed to use this gift in any way we so desired. This is the way it has been and forever shall be. There are two paths we can choose from: one path is paved with love, the other is paved with fear. Those who live happy, fulfilling and prosperous lives are the people who have chosen Òthe road less traveled;Ó one of love. Individuals who are filled with anger, jealousy, resent-
ment and rage are those who have chosen a road of fear. Throughout the millennia we have struggled, as a human race, with these polarities. You can pinpoint where in our history we have chosen one or the other: fear or love. Today we are facing those choices once more. The question becomes: Will we act out of a loving manner which is GodÕs preference or will we act out of fear, which is the opposite of our Creator? A choice made out of love or a choice made from fear results in a Òconsequence.Ó Consequences are ultimately the learning tools designed for us to either move forward into a life of love or a life ruled by fear. Sadly, many of us do not learn the invaluable lessons these consequences bring. Hence tragedies like the ones that took place September 11. Apparently we did not learn from the first two World Wars, from Vietnam to the Gulf Wars, from Oklahoma to Columbine. Each of these terrors have been clarion calls from a Father who created us in His own image: from love. It is GodÕs deepest desire that we all make the Highest choice in our lives, no matter what we do for a living, what kind of car we drive, or what college we attend. Something that I think people struggle with is the concept of a God that is so seemingly absent from our lives. We canÕt see God, touch God or hear God in the literal sense, but let me assure you that He is there. All the time . The question is do you seek Him out? We live in absolutely hectic, trying times. We are so caught up in making ends meet that the subject of spirituality takes a back row seat to paying the bills, getting the kids off to school, putting food on the table, etc. We are often times harried, stressed, and frustrated beyond belief. With our lives being this difficult you would think that most of us would seek solace, serenity and simplicity. There are various ways to find those things outside of ourselves vacations, material possessions, sex, drugs, drink, money, power ~ but we discover all those things are just things. When we come to this revelation, we seek inside ourselves for the answers. Inside our heart is where God resides. Our ÒsoulÓ is the connection to the higher realms of the universe. It is within our soul that the answers to all our struggles, all our frustrations, all our ordeals lie. God is crying out for us all to go
within our hearts and souls for solutions to this current crisis. He is more than willing to greet us there with the answers we seek. Will we do this, He wonders. Given our free will, it is entirely up to us. It is not GodÕs will for innocent people to die at the hands of evil. God wants us to love one another. Our mission on this earthly plane is to create an Eden. We have done remarkably well in the past century doing so technologically we have our cell phones, DVD players, our Internet but on a spiritual level we have fallen short. And we are falling even further now. The thousands of souls that passed over on Sept. 11, and the countless more who will most likely follow in the imposing war to come, all sacrificed their physical lives to teach us the lesson of love God wants us so desperately to learn.
If we do not learn from the unfortunate incidents in New York and Washington, what horrendous crime will need to take place before we heed His call? What unthinkable act against humanity will have to occur before we begin to act out of His love? For heavenÕs sake, let us all change the way we go about our day by loving each other. No more anger, prejudice, judgment, or hatred. Ultimately minds set on compassion, forgiveness and love will heal this planet, not vengeful attacks on foreign nations. It is my hope that any one who reads this material will take it to heart and act upon it. If we do not do so, the consequences I spoke of earlier will be dire and the most un-Godly result of our gift of free will.
Americans unite with world BY NATHAN TRITT Editor-in-Chief As I sat back one week ago trying to conceive an idea on which to write this editorial, nothing could enter my mind but the terrible tragedy that is now over three weeks past. Though the professional and college sporting events have continued game play, the airplanes once again cover our skies, and our flags once again fly at full staff, the events are far from being forgotten by Americans. In the wake of the events of Sept. 11, America has continued day in and day out to show whomever is behind the attacks that we will stand united through anything. Whether it be here at Carroll College, oversees in other countries, or right there in New York City and Washington D.C., the world and nation have both joined together to support the efforts of those still trying to unbury the rubble. More than $2500 was raised on campus, several top celebrities joined together on a multi-network telethon to collect money for the efforts and several professional sports teams have donated a day of their salary to the relief fund. Michael Jordan delayed his return to the NBA a week, but then announced that he would be donating his entire salary from the first year of his contract with the Washington Wizards, more than $1
million, to the ongoing endeavor. In the past three weeks I have witnessed things that will touch my heart and my soul forever. As I sat back and stared at the TV screen in the days following the attacks and watched the changing of the guard in England play the Star Spangled Banner, shivers went up my spine. The same occurred as I watched the ceremony in front of the capitol building in Canada as the Prime Minister joined the large crowds that gathered to sing our national anthem in support of their bordering neighbors. As I attended a Milwaukee Brewers game almost two weeks after, the feeling inside Miller Park was unbelievable. Following a moment of silence, the replay monitor showed images of New York and Washington, followed by a shot of President George W. Bush throwing out the first pitch at Miller Park at the beginning of this season, to which rose an immediate standing ovation. Chants of ÒUSA, USA, USAÓ were started in a matter of minutes, many times faster than any attempt at starting the wave ever would have succeeded. The lasting effects of this tragedy will never be over in the minds of Americans, but I only hope that the unity we have shown in these past weeks continues long into the future as we all remember the worst attack and threat in our nationÕs long history.
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EDITORIALS Terrorism shook us, but our foundation stands strong BY GREG RABIDOUX Special to The New Perspective Shock. Horror. Disbelief. Like many of you who have witnessed the terror unfold before our eyes and the aftermath of destruction, I sat in disbelief at the massive physical and symbolic attack on our nation. Though I was fortunate not to have any family or friends at the World Trade Center or the Pentagon, I felt a profound sense of anguish and emptiness at the tragic loss of my fellow Americans and the severance of family bonds for those left behind. I still struggle with a personal sense of overwhelming diminishment for our collective loss. Though natural reactions, this is of course what terrorists hope to instill, and building on such grief then hope to foster fragmentation, disunity and fear. Like many of you though, I have also witnessed the vast majority of Americans redefine what it means to be heroic and united, both in dramatic moments of courage and in those many small moments of simple human compassion, an extension of help and hope to those who are suffering. I have been feeling even more pride in our nation as of late as a result of such actions and spirit. I remain optimistic that there is a resolution to the
challenge which terrorism poses to all civilization and peaceloving people everywhere. This is, of course, what terrorists do not want to occur. Steely resolve, tempered with compassion, and above all a value for human life is something that perhaps terrorists may not fully comprehend but what is needed today more than ever. My thoughts have also come to rest upon a cold, grey fall day when individuals hoping to shock our nation and cause panic and collapse to our way of life gave their lives in a planned explosion, which rocked Wall Street, causing death and injuries to dozens of Americans not to mention destruction of buildings that had come to be associated with a growing U.S. financial might. Though this terrorist suicide bombing occurred in 1910, and those martyrs were called anarchists and not terrorists the parallel remains eerily similar. We asked similar questions like who were these people? What values and beliefs did they embrace that impelled them to cause such harm? What could possibly warrant someone to willingly and knowingly give up their life to take the lives of others? And of course, the inevitable questions like why were we so vulnerable to such an attack and why did parts of the world seek to inflict such pain and harm upon us as a people? Today, in the aftermath, as we have
readied for a military confrontation, which to our regret may be unavoidable, we prepare to send American soldiers to face an enemy unlike recent times. We must confront tough, even painful questions, about how we conduct ourselves in the world, our impact upon others and of course, where do we go from here? What will we, as a nation, stand for to the future? Freedom. Liberty. Equality. The core values that animate our democracy, and gave birth to our nation, continue to inspire us, are those very values that are frequently viewed by our enemies as our achilles heel. These values tend to foster open and honest debate, access to our corridors of power, knowledge of who we are and what we desire as a nation. There is a saying in war that the enemy you know is easier to defeat than the phantom that you donÕt know. Yet, we must continue to ensure that these values we say we cherish must be the values that actually guide our deeds. We are already struggling to strike a balance between freedom and restrictions, between open debate and security, between compassion for the victims and vengeance towards our enemies. Just as the day will come when we witness the rebuilding of the World Trade Center, our core values must inspire and guide us to recommit to the ideals that our nation was founded upon.
As we again confront similar questions that faced us in 1910, and in 1941, that fateful day in Pearl Harbor, the courage we now need to show as all Americans are willing to ask painful questions about ourselves and our resolve and willingness to accept honest answers will truly test our mettle. Truly test what it means to be an American. Deeds not words will be our judge. I know these past few weeks have been difficult for all of us, and perhaps especially so for our students who it has seemed continue to be robbed of what should be the more innocent and exciting times of their lives. However, I encourage all to openly discuss and debate what should be done in the short-term, what may need to be changed in the long-term. Share your concerns, fears and hopes with your friends, faculty and family. That is why we are here, to seek answers collectively. I remain convinced that though our enemies will hope that our basic belief in ourselves and commitment to a democratic way of life will crumble just as the buildings in New York City did, the spirit and resolve which support such ideals will remain truly indomitable. May our creator guide us as we move forward in these uncharted waters.
Bible Stories 101: Fairness and generosity, hand in hand BY REV. WILLIAM HUMPHREYS Special to The New Perspective Through the gospel writer, Matthew, Jesus of Nazareth leaves us some pretty challenging words to consider in the Òparable of the laborers in the vineyardÓ. This first gospel (good news) of the ÒNew TestamentÓ, Òsecond covenantÓ, ÒGreek scripturesÓ, in the opening verses of chapter 20, tells of Jesus telling this sometimes bothersome story: ÒFor the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.Ó These laborers were the guys who hung around the market waiting for just this very opportunity to work for a day, earn a dayÕs wages, get paid at the end of the day, and be dropped off back down town. ItÕs hot work, but someone indeed has to do it, and a little bit of pay is better than no pay at all. So, hey, for a dayÕs wages for a dayÕs work, letÕs go for it!
Off went the first band of laborers to work in the vineyard at say, around 7 a.m. The vineyard keeper went back to the market around 9 a.m. and sent some more laborers into the vineyard to work, saying ÒIÕll pay you whatever is right.Ó And the pattern repeats at Òabout noon and about three oÕclockÓ and then at about 5 p.m. as well. Hot day, typical work. Evening comes. Stand in line to receive your pay. Hey, now, just wait one minute! WhatÕs happening here? Yep, thatÕs right. The landowner first calls forward the laborers who came to work at 5 pm. And he paid them a full dayÕs wage. Cool! Then the workers who started at 3 p.m., then those who came to work at noon. And the landowner paid them all a dayÕs wage, too. No unions. No written contracts. Just the agreement between the landowner and the different shifts of workers to pay them Òwhat was right.Ó Now can you imagine? The workers
who worked all day certainly had logical grounds for a complaint, and complain, they did. ÒThese last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.Ó And to them the landowner replied, ÒFriend (yeah, right!) I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?Ó This parable is food for thought, and fodder for a lively discussion. It flies in the face of our usual capitalist understanding of quid pro quo. This for that is the more acceptable way of doing commerce. Work for an hour, get paid for an hour. Work for a day, get paid for ALL the hours in the day. And if you donÕt work the full day, you donÕt get a full dayÕs wage. Sounds right. And itÕs the way weÕre inclined to do
our theology, too. We want to think that GodÕs ÒjusticeÓ and ÒfairnessÓ are also ÒequalityÓ. And we want to think of God as a just, fair, equal sort of deity who rewards us according to the time weÕve put in being faithful ÒlaborersÓ at work in Òthe vineyardÓ. Imagine for a minute or three, just what the world might be like if we trusted in a God who was so generous as the landowner in the parable. ÒGenerousÓ is not often on the tips of our tongues when we think of justice, fairness, and equality. But, apparently according to this parable of Jesus, weÕre called on to believe in God who is generous. We might believe that God calls on us to be generous just like that, too. MatthewÕs paragraph ends with verse 16, where Jesus is quoted: ÒSo the last will be first, and the first will be last.Ó I hope, dear reader, that this sounds like good news.
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EDITORIALS Forum a success, campus laments FalconeÕs absence BY
SARAH SCHLEICHER New Editor
Maybe youÕre reading this just because itÕs not another article on the events of Sept. 11. Hopefully youÕre reading this because youÕve got a sincere interest in things diverse. LetÕs take a look at last weekÕs Diversity Forum, held on Sept. 26 in the Ballroom. HereÕs what happened: Five people gave speeches at the forum, myself included, on topics including: a call to action, how to listen to people better, celebration versus tolerance and commonality. Many audience members voiced reactions to the speeches or sounded off about other topics relating to diversity. Some of the reactions were, "I donÕt want to be tolerated. DonÕt tolerate me," and "If we take away homo, hetero and bi, we are all just sexual," and "Get involved." At least 120 people attended and took literature associated with the forum. Only one of the attendees was a member of the senior staff Ð Thank you, Lynne Bernier. Getting 120 people to go to any event at Carroll College (with the exception of those that offer free stuff or bigname entertainment) is an accomplishment itself. However, there was something missing, the same something that was missing at last yearÕs forum. Yes, again the cry came forth, "Where is Frank Falcone?"
First, it was stated subtly by posing the question - how do we expect to get our message out if those who make decisions at our college are not in attendance? Then, it was expressed as disappointment that not more faculty and staff, especially those in positions of power, were in attendance. Finally, a boisterous student put an end to beating-around-the-bush. "This is an institution. This institution has a president. Where is our President?" So, Dr. Falcone, where were you?
I would like to end this editorial on a positive note by thanking all of those who attended. I usually donÕt like to do thank-youÕs because you always forget someone, but here goes: Student Development, Education, English, Politics, and Spanish Departments, students, staff, faculty and everyone else in attendance. Sorry if I forgot you! Your presence was appreciated nonetheless.
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WE TAKE AWAY HOMO, HETERO AND BI, WE ARE ALL JUST SEXUAL” -Haakon Haakenson
This question has not died since the forumÕs end. It was posed to me today, and has been every day since. There are those who are just riding the diversity wave, but there are also people who understand that diversity is not a fad, trend, or buzz word. Diversity is not something that gets taken care of. It doesnÕt go away. We can help reduce friction between people of difference, but diversity, much like sidewalks and oxygen, surrounds us every day. I may be repeating some of the things said at the forum, but in order to get the message out, to help those who couldnÕt make it to the forum, for whatever reason, IÕm repeating this message. It deserves repeating, and it deserves a forum next year, and for 20 years after. Do you not get it? Are you someone who doesnÕt understand what all the fuss is about? You should have been at the forum, too, and dragged your roommate, who was taking a nap at the time, along with you. Well, thatÕs enough of shoulda, woulda, coulda. HereÕs what you can do NOW. Following the forum, a diversity committee, newly established by Student Senate for anyone interested (you donÕt have to be a senator for this one, folks) had itÕs first meeting on Photo by Nate Ellingson Monday, Oct. 1. This comPolitics professor Greg Rabidoux addresses the audience with a political take mittee will meet again, so if on diversity.
youÕre interested, contact Katie Larson, committee chair, at krlarson@cc.edu. Or, feel free to contact my e-mail, sschleic@cc.edu. IÕm sure I can find something related to diversity for you to get involved in. That means doing something, not sitting around in a room talking about what it means. IÕll solve the mystery for you right now Ð diversity is about people.
BY HAROLD SMITH Staff Astrologer Virgo August 23 - September 24 The question "Which came first, pit or Pioneer Indoor Terrace" will be resolved this week when students start referring to it as the 'dungeon'. Libra September 24 - October 23 This week you will have the best day of your life. Following that, your life will consist of nothing but abject misery at the hands of assignment loving professors. Scorpio October 24 - November 22 Every day you fight the same internal struggle in the coffee shop. Sometimes it's honorable to fight to the end, but in this case you should you simply buy more points. Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 Though you may think you're the greatest being to walk this Earth, it may be worth checking with someone just to be sure. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 You will declare a war on mosquitoes. Arming yourself with the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel you will reclaim the blood that was yours by right. In response, the college, not wishing to support violence, will consider revoking free newspapers and introducing newspaper control, whereby to have a copy of today's newspaper, you are
Aquarius January 21 - February 19 The cartoon network will suffer technical problems leaving you at a loose end this Sunday morning. Pisces February 20 - March 20 Whenever you are running late, you'll get delayed at a rail road crossing. This already happened? It'll happen again... Aries March 21 - April 20 CarrollÕs policy of welcoming diversity apparently doesn't extend to performing ancient sacrificial rituals in the lobby of the campus center. Taurus April 21 - May 21 You're heating isn't working, your windows won't shut and your chattering teeth are keeping you and your roomie awake. You may look silly wearing a coat in bed, but desperate times yield desperate measures. Gemini May 22 - June 21 Aren't ceilings wonderful? Ever wondered how they got there? You will this week. Cancer June 22 - July 22 Keeping a mouse and a cat seemed like such a good idea at the time. Leo July 23 - August 22 As Mars rises in the fifth solar house, you may want to hide.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A & E IN THE AREA BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor Arts Yunnan Song and Dance Troupe -UW-Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. - Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. - $16/ $9 for students and senior citizens - The Organization of Chinese-Americans joins the Professional Theatre Training Program in hosting event - For more information, call (414) 2294800 VISIONES: Latin American Art -Through Oct. 7 in the Milwaukee Art Museum -Demonstrates the important role that Mexico, South America and the Caribbean had in the development of art in the U.S. -Tue, Wed, Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu: 12-9 p.m., Fri: 10am-9pm, Sun: 12-5pm - For more information, call (414) 2243200
come to life with the help of First Stage ChildrenÕs Theatre performance - For more information, call (414) 273-7206 Bee-Luther-Hatchee - Off Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. - Through Oct. 14 - Performed by Next Act Theatre - Story of a young African-American book publisher and the best-selling memoirs that she brings to paper - For more information, call (414) 278-0765 VAM! (Visual Arts Milwaukee) Special Event: Salon dÕAutumne - Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St. - Through Oct. 20 - Focuses on Riverwest, Northside, and Westside artists - Afternoon exhibit, evening reception - For more information, call (414) 2294401 Dale Chihuly - Michael Lord Gallery, 722 N. Milwaukee St. - Through Nov.11th - Mon - Sat: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 272-1450
- The Tory Folliard Gallery, 223 N. Milwaukee St. - Tue - Fri: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 273-7311 " The Mystery of Picasso" - 1956 released which explores the works and methods of famous painter Pablo Picasso. - French film with English subtitles - Playing daily at the Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vilet St. - Daily: 7 & 9 p.m., Sat & Sun: 3:30, 7 & 9 p.m. America at Home: A Celebration of 20th Century Housewares - Brooks Stevens Gallery of Industrial Design, MIAD, 273 E. Erie St. - Through March 23 - Exhibition follows history through the design and development of the housewares that made work in the home so much easier. - Presented in collaboration with the International Housewares Association - Daily, 6 - 9 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 276-7889 Entertainment
George Goundie Memorial Scholarship/ Silent Auction Show - UW-Milwaukee, Union Art Gallery, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. - Through Oct. 11 - Mon - Wed, Fri: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Thu 11 a.m.-7 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 229-6310 The Box Car Children - Marcus Center at Todd Wehr Theatre, 929 N. Water St. - Through Oct. 14 - Gertrude Chandler WarnerÕs Novels
Sexual Perversity in Chicago - Play by Pulitzer-Prize winner David Mamet - UW-Milwaukee, School of the Arts Studio Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. - Play analyzes the gender war of the 1970Õs - Friday, Oct. 5 - Oct. 20 - For more information and schedule, call (414) 229-4308 John Wilde: Paintings and Drawings, Anne Decoster: New Paintings, Anne Miotke: Watercolor Paintings
Bradley Center -Janet Jackson, Oct. 16 Cactus Club -Tricky Woo, Oct. 6 10 p.m. -Mark Mallman and Menlo, Oct. 12 -Wesley Willis, Oct. 13 Eagles Ballroom - Judas Priest and Anthrax, Oct. 4
Oneida Bingo and Casino - Blue Oyster Cult with Foghat, Oct. 14 8 p.m. Potawatomi Bingo and Casino - The Righteous Brothers, Oct. 9 - Robert Cray Band, Oct. 12 The Rave -Lucky Boys Confusion, Oct. 4 - Tantric featuring members of Days of the New with Oleander and Beautiful Creatures, Oct. 5 - The Misfits featuring Mark Ramone, Oct. 14 - Rusted Root, Oct. 6 - The Black Crowes, Oct. 13 Riverside Theatre - Stomp! Oct. 12 - 14 - Tangerine Dream, Nov. 3 Wisconsin State Fair October 2001 Events -2 - 4 Wisconsin Manufacturing & Machine Tool Show - 6 - 7 Rummage-O-Rama - 6 - 7 Milwaukee Cat Club/ Friskies Show - 12 - 14 Used Boat Liquidation Sale - 12 - 14 Snowmobile USA - 19 - 20 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal - 19 - 21 Used Boat Liquidation Sale - 21 - 22 Heart of the Park Antique Show and Sale - 26 - 28 Paper Adventures Outlet Sale - 26 - 28 Wisconsin Sports and Military Firearms Collectors Association Show - 27 - 28 Craft Fair USA
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SPORTS Fall sports teams gearing up for mid-season conference action BY
AARON BECKER Staff Writer
Football After a third place (5-4) finish in the Midwest Conference last season, first-year head coach Jeff Voris and the 56 members of the Pioneer football team are looking to continue CarrollÕs recent history of gridiron supremacy. In order to do this, however, the team will need to overcome the persistent obstacle of the season: position depth. This yearÕs preseason training camp witnessed a handful of would-be players drop out or suffer season-ending injuries, leaving some positions with one or no backups. The Pioneers now hold an 0-3 overall record after two close defeats. In the season opener on Sept. 8, the team lost to non-conference opponent North Park College 13-3. Carroll then suffered a 38-26 conference loss to Ripon College Sept. 22. Carroll lost to Grinnell on Saturday 54-27. MenÕs soccer The Carroll menÕs soccer team is off to a solid start, maintaining a 2-1 conference record and a 4-2 overall record. The team finished in eighth place with a 3-6 conference record last season. With the 2001 season still fresh and a solid record to date, head coach Rick Mobley and the teamÕs 27 players are keep-
ing their eyes on the prize Ð a trip to the Midwest Conference Tournament. In order to accomplish this goal, the team must win at least four more conference games. Although a preseason poll predicted the team to finish in seventh place, Mobley believes his players have more to offer. ÒThis yearÕs team is much more talented from top to bottom than [CarrollÕs] teams in the past,Ó he said. ÒIn addition to being bigger and faster, they are also more skillful.Ó The coach said his key players are junior forward Joe Snyder, sophomore goalkeeper Dan Peplinski and junior defender Aaron Manske. ÒWe probably have more depth than any other team in the conference,Ó Mobley said. ÒWe also possess pretty good team speed and big defenders that are good in the air.Ó ÒI think right now they understand (our new zone defense scheme) very well and are beginning to excel in it,Ó he added. Cross country According to head coach Rich Vargas, the 11-member menÕs cross country team, which finished in eighth place last season, is expected to finish in the top five in the Midwest Conference this year. The womenÕs team, on the other hand, should finish in the top three. The women captured the conference trophy in the 2000 season.
At the Elmhurst Earlybird Invitational Sept. 1, the Carroll menÕs team captured ninth place out of 16 teams, while the women took sixth place out of 18 teams. Vargas said his goals for the season are to have his runners run their best when it counts and give their best effort during every meet. ÒWe compete against the best colleges around,Ó Vargas said. ÒThat means that we get beat a lot, but that also means that the kids go faster when it counts.Ó He stressed there are no key runners on his team, saying, ÒEverybody on the team is a key player. We need each other to win.Ó
team has scored 90 percent of the goals scored last year. ÒWe donÕt see any reason that we canÕt win every game,Ó the coach said. Bretzmann said his key players are June Fitzpatrick, Rachel Akers, Becky Meier and Sara Werner. ÒEvery person on our team is essential to our program right now,Ó he added. ÒIt takes all of us to make a successful team.Ó WomenÕs tennis The 10-member Carroll womenÕs tennis team is off to an impressive start, compiling a 4-1 conference record and a 6-2 overall record. See Fall Sports page 12
WomenÕs soccer First-year head coach Jason Bretzmann has nothing but good things to say about the Carroll womenÕs soccer team. ÒThe people who are on the team are just great people,Ó he said. ÒItÕs a great treat to be with them every day. Their positive attitude, their willingness to try something new and their desire to win is impressive.Ó Thus far, the 20-member team has compiled a 3-1 conference record and a 6-1 overall record under BretzmannÕs leadership, hinting the team is stronger than it was last year. The 2000 team finished 4-5 in conference play. The team is on pace to achieve its goals of winning at least 10 games and making the Midwest Conference Tournament. After seven of 15 regular season games, the
Photo by Nate Ellingson
No. 12 Trisha Holland goes up for the spike in CarrollÕs victory over Carthage, Sept. 18.
Hardball teaches a hard lesson BY
AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor
Keanu Reeves gets a walk in this sports, dramedy and heartwarming story. Hardball, based on a true story and book, Hardball: A Season in the Projects, by David Coyle, portrays an excessive alcoholic gambler whoÕs only looking for the big win, but seems to keep finding the big loss. Conor OÕNeil, (Reeves) turns to a friend for money to pay of his bookies and instead, does a favor for money. OÕ Neil, desperate for money and up against a wall, agrees to coach a little league team of kids from ChicagoÕs Cabrini Green Projects. Too indulged by his own problems (Reeves) keeps in search of the big win, but sidetracked by the kidsÕ teacher, (Diane Lane), he finds himself smitten and even trying to do the right thing. The overall
story paints a frightening reality of inner city youth and their daily trials, from trying to get home before sunset to hoping someone will believe in them and stand up for them. ReeveÕs character proves to be that stand up guy but when it comes to crunch time he has to make a decision between his needs and whatÕs right. With one last bet that can either break him or make him he dares to turn things around. This film presents a fresh look, and heartwarming tale of kidsÕ that needed something better and needed someone to believe in them. While being called the Dangerous Minds of the baseball field, Hardball carries with it a strong chemistry between Reeves and the children and a cute romantic sideline with Lane. The overall message is making something good out of something bad and to never let fear get the best of you. Hardball teaches a hard lesson.
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SPORTS Sports fans happy to return LI V E FR O M T H E P I O D O M E! BY
NATHAN BRUNNER Sports Editor
Live from the Pio Dome is an editorial column written by Nathan Brunner to express his various opinions about topics in the world of sports. Any comment relating to Live From the Pio Dome can be voiced via email to nbrunner@carroll1.cc.edu Looking back at the tragedies of last month, the world of sports does not seem nearly as important anymore. I actually did not really care if there was going to be another game again. I found it very difficult to think of sports right after the attacks. When I thought of the fact that thousands of my countrymen had just died a simple guide did not seem nearly as important as it had the previous day. However, life must go on and this includes the world of sports. I strongly believe the National Football League, most major college conferences, and Major League Baseball did the right thing by postponing their sporting events for a week or more. This nation needed time to mourn and to pray for the victims and their families. Some people argued the events shound have been held in order to give America something to get their minds off the tragedies for a few hours. If the games would have been played, I feel it would have been a disgrace for America. The country was just not ready for sports only a couple of days
after the attacks. Many people were still in shock over what happened and in mourning for the dead. Also, the athletes were in no mental shape to play. I canÕt blame them either. I couldnÕt imagine having to go out and play a game, which seems meaningless after a tragedy of this magnitude. When the sports world continued action, the atmosphere was dramatically different. There was, and still is, a tremendous sense of patriotism flowing through the stadiums. Before every game you can look around and see several people waving an American flag or wearing clothing covered in red, white and blue. Also, the National Anthem, which was often just another thingthat happened before sporting events, has become almost a bigger event than the game itself. Just a couple of weeks ago I attended a Milwaukee Brewers game at Miller Park. I had chills moving up and down my spine all night long as I watched the game. With every chant of ÒUSA, USA, USAÓ and every time I saw a flag waving a new chill was sent up my spine. I was amazed at the sense of patriotism the country had. Even at sporting events the citizens of America countinued to unite and praise their country. Initially I did not know the country would react to the resumption of sporting events, but I am very pleasantly surprised at the reaction of the American people. I am extremely happy that sports resumed and I believe it was the right thing for America to get back to a normal lifestyle. I just hope the feeling of patriotism that is so strong right now will remain for years to come.
Fall Sports/coaches look back From page 11
The team finished in third place in both of the last two seasons. This year, head coach Jennifer Kools expects the team to finish in second or third place. In order to get into the championship playoffs, however, the team must beat Ripon College, a tough team, in KoolsÕ opinion. Another possible foe for the Pioneers will be Beloit College, which Kools describes as Òextremely tough.Ó Her goals for her players are to play more aggressively, be in their best physical and mental shape, finish in the top four in the Midwest Conference, maintain a cohe-
sive team on and off the court, represent the college positively and, above all, to win. This yearÕs key players are senior Jaclyn Sturman, freshman Lauren Young and junior Katherine Colby, the coach said. Kools said her teamÕs advantages this season are its good sportsmanship and solid talent throughout the lineup. Volleyball A 16-19 overall record and a third place conference finish last season will give the Carroll womenÕs volleyball team the confidence it will need to reach head coach David MacIntyreÕs hope of finishing in the
Upcoming Sporting Events Football Date Oct. 6 Oct. 13
Opponent @ Monmouth Knox
Time 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 13
Cross Country UW-LaCrosse Invitational
10:30 a.m.
WomenÕs Golf Oct. 6 Oct. 7
MWC Championship Tournament @ Rainbow Springs
Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 18
@ St. Norbert @ Grinnell @ Knox Beloit
Oct. 6 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 17
@ St. Norbert Ripon @ Grinnell @ Knox Carthage
1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m.
Oct. 4 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 13
WomenÕs Tennis @ Beloit College @ UW-Whitewater MWC Play-offs MWC Tournament
3 p.m. 3 p.m. 9 a.m. TBA
Oct. 4
@ Edgewood
MWC Championship Tournament @ Rainbow Springs
9 a.m. 8 a.m.
MenÕs Soccer 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. WomenÕs Soccer
Volleyball 7 p.m. Carroll Triangular Oct. 6
vs. Mt. Mary vs. Aurora
10 a.m. 2 p.m.
Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 17
@ Beloit Marantha Baptist Bible @ Lawrence
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.
Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 15
Junior VarsityVolleyball @ UW-Waukesha Marantha Baptist Bible JV @ UW-Manitowoc vs. UW-Fond du Lac
5 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.
Midwest ConferenceÕs top four. MacIntyre said a top four finish is possible for two reasons: (1) the overall talent of the team, and (2) CarrollÕs hosting of the conference tournament Nov. 2-3. Currently, the 12-member team holds an 0-1 conference record and a 4-6 overall record. ÒWe are most successful as a team when everyone plays well,Ó MacIntyre said. ÒEvery win will be a team effort.Ó The coach said his goals for the season are to play confidently, competitively and aggressively. He also hopes each player will see improvement in her skills and enjoy
playing the game. ÒOur leadership and team cohesion this year is very strong,Ó he said. ÒI think that those two aspects have improved each of the past few years.Ó The teamÕs key players include senior captains Michelle Beardsley and Trisha Holland, MacIntyre said. ÒIf we can run a consistent, quick offense, we will have an advantage over other teams,Ó he added. WomenÕs golf coach Becky Thomas could not be reached for comment. Look for additional information in a future issue of The New Perspective.