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THE NEW PERSPECTIVE Thursday, November 1, 2001 • Volume 25, Issue 4 • http://orgs.cc.edu/newperspective
Freedom in AmericaÕs future BY ISABEL MANSON Special to The New Perspective Students all across the country reflect the national mood, stressing the importance of looking at the government with earnest eyes. Many questions are being asked, such as, why is there not more coverage of Osama bin LadenÕs speech, why are we still giving Israel the green light to kill Palestinians, what is the role of the media in this epic drama and why is the government so worried about us getting information? In 1998 bin Laden told The New York Times newspaper, ÒOur work targets infidels. Our enemy is the alliance led by America, Britain and Israel. It is a crusader Ð Jewish alliance.Ó In his more recent speech, the charismatic bin Laden reiterated this and gave a special message to the American people: ÒAs to America I say these few wordsÉAmerica will not dream of security before we live it as a reality in Palestine and before all the armies leave the land of Mohamed, peace upon you and GodÕs compassion and blessing.Ó According to Mabrouk Ben Najem, who wrote for Al Arab newspaper in London, the common Arab belief is that America and Britain are directly
responsible for the attacks on Sept. 11. He said, history has it that a contract between a handful of countries, headed by America and Britain, at the end of the second world war, took land and called it Israel, the land of the Jews, totally disregarding the Palestinians also living there. Since this time the Palestinians have been branded terrorists by the West and freedom fighters by their neighboring countries. In lieu of this, several countries have requested that the United Nations re-define the word terrorist. Some countries are responding to AmericaÕs attack on Afghanistan by boycotting American goods, such as hollywood movies, Coca-Cola and McDonalds. Horrendous as it may seem, some students have wondered the American government is capable of deliberately bringing the American people into a war that they had not even heard of until a few weeks ago. Again, history has something to reveal: in the Second World War, America blew up its own ship in order to drag a reluctant nation into war. The American people were just recovering from The Great Depression and war was not an appealing prospect. Some Muslim fundamentalists are screaming Jihad (holy war), while Americans are trying desperately to get back to normal. Many argue that this is
High winds damage Main Hall
Photo by Andy Farrell
Repair work to Main Hall brought weekend work crews to fix the recently damaged roof. Pieces of the roof blew off during high winds Thursday, Oct. 25.
Student wins semester of free tuition During half-time at the CarrollBeloit football game on Saturday, junior Eva Klamann successfully kicked a 35-yard field goal to win a semester of free tuition. For more coverage of the CarrollBeloit football game, see Sports on page 12.
See Bombing on Page 4 Photo by Andy Farrell
Financial aid figures flaunt growth and assistance
It is true that a college education can be very expensive. However, Carroll College financial aid is readily available to those in need of finan-
cial assistance. If youÕre one of those students who utilizes the financial aid service, youÕre among the 95 percent of Carroll students who receive financial assistance. Contrary to popular misconception, a college education is becoming more affordable. WisconsinÕs 21 private colleges and universities have
again increased the amount of financial aid provided to students. ÒNet tuition at WisconsinÕs 21 private colleges and universities continues to drop,Ó said Dr. Rolf Wegenke, president of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, in a recent news release. ÒThatÕs because these col-
leges want to ensure that all qualified students have access to higher education.Ó In the 1999-2000 school year, the average price for tuition and fees among the 21 private colleges was $14,272. During that year, the average freshman financial aid package
News Headlines
Features
Arts & Entertainment
Sports
BY KATIE WEST Special to The New Perspective
See Financial Aid Page 3
Briefs, page 2
Career Counseling, page 5
A & E in the Area, page 9
Pio Dome, page 12
Campus Safety Update, page 2
Depression, page 5
Adventures of Dr. Douglass, page 8
Upcoming Sporting Events, page 12
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The New Perspective ÒUniting the Carroll community with a proud heritage of excellence.Ó
Editor-in-Chief
News Briefs: News around campus
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 Editors.....................Sarah Fiebelkorn & Susan Brastad Faculty Advisor.................................Linda Spice
Writing Staff Aaron Becker, Amanda Bothe, Leonard Murphy, Christina Oster, Stephanie Pflederer, Adam Rygg, Amber Yost
Photography Aaron Becker, Nate Ellingson, Dan OÕConnell
Editorial Policy The New Perspective, Carroll CollegeÕs student newspaper, is published every other Thursday during the academic year, except holidays, semester breaks and exam periods. The New Perspective welcomes letters in an attempt to provide a forum for the diverse views of the campus. The views expressed in The New Perspective do not necessarily reflect the views of Carroll College students, administration, faculty, staff, community or the editorial board. Letters should be limited to 250 words, signed and in The New Perspective office, located in the Student Organization offices in the Campus Center, one week prior to publication. The New Perspective reserves the right to edit letters for libelous content, profanity, clarity, grammar and spelling errors and length. All letters become the property of The New Perspective.
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AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor
If you have any small news notes or events going on in your department, office or organization and want to let the whole campus know, tell us! Contact Amanda Johnson at aljohnso@carroll1.cc.edu or by phone at x6900.
International Film Series The fifth annual international film series is under way. This yearÕs theme, ÒFlights of Fantasy and the Fantastic Across Cultures,Ó began Oct. 22, featuring the Spanish movie (with English subtitles), A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings. All shows take place in the Oak Room of the campus center, and show times begin at 7 p.m. Two films remain in the series and are free and open to public viewing. On Nov. 5, The Green House, will be shown in French with English subtitles. This 93 minute Òvisually stunningÓ tale pulls at the heart and mind, and is about a zoo director who creates an alternate reality for his granddaughter, protecting her from the harsh truths of her fathers
brutal death in the war as a resistance fighter. Showing on Nov. 12, Macario, is a Òspiritually hauntingÓ story of a woodcutter who is helpless to provide for his impoverished family, until he meets God and the Devil, on the Day of the Dead, and makes a deal to end his poverty. This movie runs 91 minutes, in Spanish with English subtitles. Education Department Dr. Catherine Cullen, assistant professor of education, has been promoted new director of teacher education. Cullen, who came aboard CarrollÕs faculty in 1998 after teaching in Boston, for six years, will now take charge of various tasks and appointments in the department. Cullen is responsible for overseeing student teaching experiences and for keeping the department up to speed and in compliance with new licensure requirements set by the Department of Public Instruction. She also is in charge of hosting seminars, linking theory and practice in education, developing partnerships with area school districts and helping build student and school personnel relationships and experiences for student teachers. Cullen comes with an extensive educational background, including a
bachelorÕs degree in French and history from St. Lawrence University, a masterÕs degree in education curriculum from Harvard University and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Walter Young Center The Walter Young Center will hold a depression screening Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 in the WYC conference room. Angela Brannan, therapist at the WYC, will talk about depression before showing a 15minute video interview of various people who have dealt with depression. Depression screening tests will be handed out and can be self-scored by the participants. Counselors will be on hand afterwards for anyone who would like to discuss his or her test scores. For more information you can call the WYC at x7335. Wind Symphony Carroll College Wind Symphony will host its first concert of the year, An American Elegy, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. in Shattuck Auditorium. Admission is free. Professor Lawrence Harper will be conducting music from American composers like George Gershwin and Donald Erb. The concert title composition is dedicated to Columbine High School.
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Crime Beat Carroll College Campus Safety
The New Perspective is a free newspaper to all tuition-paying students. Correspondence should be directed to: The New Perspective Carroll College 100 North East Avenue Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 (262) 524-7351 E-Mail: perspect@cc.edu http://orgs.cc.edu/newperspective The New Perspective is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press.
10/4/01 Towed non-student vehicle from lot 1. 10/10/01 4:30pm, Took report of a minor injury to a student in the Campus Center. 10/11/01 On 10/12/01, filed report of a battery that took place at the corner of East and Cook Streets. The incident allegedly involved Carroll students as the aggressors. Waukesha Police are investigating. 10/12/01 Responded to a medical emergency in Kilgour. 10/13/01 12:45am. Two students
issued underage consumption citations by Waukesha Police at the corner of Barstow and Cutler streets. 10/14/01 5:20am Responded to the Bergstroms and assisted Residence Life in removing unwanted guests from the building. 10/17/01 Took report of a hit and run accident to a Ford Ranger parked in lot 1. If you have any information about this, please contact Campus Safety. 10/17/01 Took report of the theft of a front Wisconsin license plate from a vehicle parked in lot 3 on 10/16/01.
10/18/01 Responded to a medical problem at Rankin. Student fell and was transported to Waukesha Memorial Hospital by Waukesha Fire Department. Waukesha Police Department 10/13/01 Report of a drug/narcotic violation on the corner of Barstow and College. 10/02/01 Report of an operating under revoked license on the corner of Barstow and College. 10/16/01 Report of theft of motor vehicle parts on the corner of East and Wright.
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NEWS Word on the street about liberal arts education Just ThinkÉ BY AMBER YOST Staff Writer Whether it was the free meals during your campus visit, the signed greeting card at Christmas time or CarrollÕs statistics, you chose Carroll to universities. Now youÕre here, taking classes in every subject imaginable. Some classes pertain to your major and some donÕt. However, CarrollÕs liberal arts tradition seems to be the very thing students appreciate. ÒIÕm all about broadening my horizons,Ó said Brie Dore, a senior entering the physical therapy program this semester. ÒI can take classes like art and women in religion, which are a good
break from my science classes. They bring variety into my studies and often are my favorite.Ó Others see it as an opportunity they do not have at home. ÒHere you can choose what you like most and you donÕt have to study what everybody else does,Ó said Ingrid Soto, a freshmen from the Dominican Republic. To some, liberal arts means freedom. ÒWhen you go to college, nobody is completely sure what they want to do. So, you get a taste of what other courses are like and you can mix different areas,Ó said Amsale Alem, sophomore whose interest in international relations and ethics provoked her to design an interdisciplinary major this fall. And, remember that Òbig fish in a small pondÓ analogy?
ÒI wanted to be a person and to get to know my professors,Ó senior Tami Capps said. Other students say a liberal arts education gives them more opportunities, offers the chance to explore different areas and allows them to use their education for other things. ÒI chose a liberal arts school to gain a broad knowledge base and develop good decision-making skills for my future.Ó Christy Rentmeester, a junior psychology major said. ÒI will not only have a major, but knowledge about the world,Ó So whether itÕs freedom or maybe itÕs really that you just donÕt know what you want, there seems to be enough good excuses for everyone to be at Carroll.
Greek Corner returns to The New Perspective BY ADAM RYGG Staff Writer For those of you who donÕt know me, my name is Adam Rygg, and IÕll be your MC for the rest of the year for all things Greek here at Carroll College. In this, my first corner, the Greek organizations proudly announce their new member classes. In alphabetical order, they are: Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓ∆) * Kate Austin * Natalie Brodjeski * Erin Davis * Erin Dillard * Ashley Merritt
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Jamie Stoegbauer Tara Usery Heather Ward
Alpha Xi Delta (ΑΞ∆) * Jessica Caflisch * Valerie Gappa * Andrea Janey * Emily Koss * Meri Mangan * Caitlin Noe * Jessica Zvara Chi Omega (ΧΩ) * Jessica Cook * Christina Gunderson * Devan Jackman * Allison Konrad * Jennie Mathis * Shannon Tordeur * Heather VanDerel
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Delta Rho Upsilon (DRU) * Paul House * Derek Kitts * Anderson Randolph * Joe Smith Delta Zeta (∆Ζ) * Jessica Boer * Becki Dieleman * Leah Passman * Katie Waddell * Lindsey Ward Psi Sigma Chi (ΨΣΧ) * Mallory Hall * Emelia Rothgery Until next time, later on...
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rose from $700 to $11,260, leaving the net tuition costs of $3,012. More than 90 percent of the full-time freshman at WisconsinÕs 21 private colleges and universities receive financial aid. This aid is composed of scholarships and grants that do not have to be paid back. Approximately 80 percent of the grant aid, for students, comes from the colleges and universities. ÒWisconsinÕs private colleges and
universities share the concerns of parents and students about making higher education affordable. And they have done something about it by increasing the financial aid they provide,Ó said Wegenke. Being one of the 21 private colleges, Carroll College financial aid as a whole increased approximately two million dollars from 1999-2001. This includes state grants, federal grants and loans, Carroll grants and scholarships, and outside funding from other sources.
Referring to Colleges as a whole, ÒIn the year 2,000, about 9.4 million dollars in loans were issued to students in the form of federal loans. Of that 9.4 million dollars, approximately 25 percent went to private schools,Ó said Dawn Thomas, Director of Financial Aid. As it is seen, Financial Aid is readily available for those who choose to utilize the service at many schools, including Carroll College.
(but not too hard) BY NATHAN TRITT Editor-in-Chief
Why do they play ÒTake Me Out to the BallgameÓ when youÕre already there? Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a Diet Coke? If bees live in an apiary, do apes live in a beeiary? Where does the white go when the snow melts? Do chickens think that rubber humans are funny? Do indecisive squids discharge invisible ink? Does distressed leather come from very tense cows? If someone has a mid-life crisis while playing hide & seek, does he automatically lose because he canÕt find himself? Is it legal to run into a crowded fire and yell ÒTheater!?Ó Why is a building called a building? IsnÕt it already built? Why do cows eat green grass and give white milk? Why do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters? Why do people leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put their useless junk in the garage? How come wrong numbers are never busy? If a turtle lost his shell, would he be homeless or naked? Do people in Australia call the rest of the world up over?
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NEWS Freedom/oppressed societies From Page 1
not a holy war and it is not about religion. However, this war is fuelled by hatred; it is a hatred of the very thing that we call normality. Students are expressing distrust in the government and its motives. On the back of every one-dollar bill are the words ÒNovus Ordo SeclorumÓ meaning ÒNew World Order.Ó It could be conjectured that this reveals something of a desire to control the world -- a Christian world. The bombs are dropping, blood is flowing and the armies of the world are gathering for the big showdown. According to sacred scripture, they will gather in Megadon, Israel, for the final apocalyptic battle. This area has been the main trade route through the Arab world since the time of Jesus. Retaining control of it has incalculable advantages. Bin Laden said that a million children in Iraq were bombed and Òthe hypocrites all stood behind the world leader of unbelief, behind the idiots of the age, America and those with her.Ó Not surprisingly, Bush has demanded bin Laden Òdead or alive.Ó As Waco revealed, anyone who does not agree with the American idea of freedom had better beware. The American government is aggressive and intolerant, even of its own Christian sects, especially if they find television and Coca-Cola objectionable. Nelia Beth Scovil,
Assistant Professor of Religion, said, ÒWe westerners confuse license with freedom. Freedom is the ability to choose the good Ð not the ability to do what ever you want.Ó While the publicÕs attention is on war, the government is having a field day, passing wire tapping laws and trying to pass laws that will enable them to hold people without charging them. They are even openly discussing how they can prevent us from getting information from outside the United States via satellite and the Internet. Many students are suspicious of this, saying it is necessary to keep a patriotic eye on the government. Britain, on the other hand, which is lending a hand in the campaign, has not lost its sense of freedom. BritainÕs home secretary said they are having ÒÔadult intelligent debateÕ on completely legalizing (marijuana).Ó It has been legal in Britain for medicinal purposes for some time. WebsterÕs II new college dictionary says freedom is the Òstate of being freeÓ from something such as control by a government. The image America gives to the rest of the world of freedom Scovil said, Òis Baywatch and string bikinis Ð itÕs no wonder they hate us.Ó Many other cultures are afraid that their children are unwittingly taking on the same images. There is no shortage of surveys spelling out that children learn through experience, and that includes television. Even women in America are suffer-
ing because of these stereotypical images. Seventy-five percent of women are depressed because they are constantly confronted with these images by a media that is obsessed with beauty. (The Real Women Project was set up to help women deal with this. They can be contacted by calling Nurse on Line at: 1-800-544-2745.) It is not only women who are oppressed in this patriarchal society Native Americans suffer humiliating racist stereotyping by the press. As Dr. Dolph Hatfield said, ÒGiven the treatment of the term ÔredskinÕ by the dictionary, the Washington Redskins might as well be called Ôthe Washington Niggers.ÕÓ Why is society not outraged by this kind of blatant racism? Hatfield went on to say, ÒThis nation can become a far more caring and responsible society by manifesting greater awareness.Ó At the moment America is still in a state of paranoia. It is recovering from initial mass hysteria and a kind of healing and questioning has began. Knowing what is really going on is
Artwork by Isabel Manson
impossible. Scovil said, ÒWe only need to look at history to know that war is not the answer.Ó Scotland is proof that freedom can be achieved without violence. Scotland recently gained its independence from Britain after many years of verbal battling. The members in the new Scottish government consisted of 50 percent women. We have to be aware that there is oppression in every culture, including our own. We need to fix our problems before we try to coerce others into our way of thinking. Some scholars argue that, while many Muslim women are gender oppressed, American women are sexually oppressed and American men are sexually repressed. To kill women and children in the name of freedom is ignorance and hypocrisy. On the positive side, students in America restore faith in humanity by questioning the actions of the government. They will be the shapers and changers of this New World in its infancy. Some scholars suggest that the American people would be well advised to take up the Book of Revelation and interpret it to themselves and their current situation. This shattered nation, however, may be too busy doing what Bush calls Ògetting back to normality.Ó
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FEATURES Career counseling at the Walter Young Center can help BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor When most students think of the Walter Young Center (WYC), they think of counseling for depression and/or other illnesses. The WYC offers much more than that, for example, the most commonly overlooked service; providing career counseling. Many students arenÕt even aware of this type of counseling until itÕs time to graduate and they donÕt have a clue as to what to do. Anyone can get career counseling, especially if youÕre having trouble deciding on a major, thinking of switching majors, applying to graduate school, need help writing a resume or if you just need help finding a job. The WYC provides many services to aid every student.
The first such services is individual counseling. By talking with a counselor, you can decide on a major that suits your talents and interests. The computer lab located within the WYC can also help you discover what major suits you by using software programs such as Focus II and the Campbell Interest and Skills Survey (CISS). In addition, there is a library filled with books that cover many different careers and effective job searching methods. Graduate school catalogs are also available in this library. Deciding on a major is probably the biggest problem for most students. During an interview with Chris Oh, Assistant Director of Career Counseling, empathy for the undecided student was clearly expressed. ÒThe reason I enjoy this is partly because of the struggle I had of my own in not thinking through when I changed my
Depression is treatable with help BY
AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor
It is not uncommon for ears to shut, eyes to roll or for blood pressures to skyrocket when depression is brought up. Depression and mental illness go hand-inhand, but they are definitely not always the most popular topics of discussion. Some people donÕt like to admit that they have a mental illness and are scared to seek help or worse, donÕt think they need to. The most important thing for everyone to realize is that depression can be treated if you ask for help. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses and easier to treat. The Mayo Health clinic states there are over 7 million cases of depression in adults from age 25 to 45. According to Angela Brannan, therapist at the Walter Young Center, (WYC), an estimated 1.5 million young adults are afflicted with depression and clinical studies have shown that the [college] age group, (18-23) is the most affected. This is also the age frame when most people have their firsts episodes of the illness. Most often, depression can occur when youÕre faced with something traumatic or even just when going through a Òtransitional time,Ó in your life, such as beginning college, loss of friends, or death in the family. ItÕs important to realize that depression is something you donÕt have to
live with and you do have options. ÒDepression is a whole mind and body disorder, itÕs really a chemical imbalance in your brainÓ Brannan said. ÒSo itÕs going to affect the whole system. ItÕs going to affect what you think.Ó Most people with depression may encounter some of the following symptoms: negative thinking, lower self esteem, a withdrawal from friends and activities, a feeling of hopelessness and/or helplessness, changes in appetite, decrease in energy, problems sleeping (not enough or too much), some suicidal thoughts and increase of crying and irritability. These symptoms, if you are depressed would most likely last consistently for at least two weeks and itÕs vital to understand you donÕt need to have all of the signs to have the problem. ÒSome times suicidal thoughts, [are a symptom], but remember thatÕs just a symptom.Ó Brannan said. ÒYou donÕt have to have all of them to be considered depressed. Sometimes people might read that and think, oh IÕm not suicidal so IÕm not depressed. You donÕt have to be suicidal to be depressed.Ó ItÕs also important to know the difference between just being sad and having a difficult time and actually suffering from depression. Brannan pointed out that most of the time if you are sad you have the ability to laugh and have time for others, you can easily get away from the problem and ÒforgetÓ about it for awhile, but See Depression Page 7
majors and not coming to a career counseling service.Ó said Oh ÒI think thatÕs why I wound up dong this kind of work and why I feel so passionate about it.Ó After youÕve decided on a major, you may want to think about the steps you should take in preparing for your career. Internships, summer jobs and professional organizations are all things to consider before graduation. The WYC provides information on all of them. Now with all of that squared away, what more could you possibly do? The resume plays a big part in getting a good job, donÕt forget, but the interview also carries a great deal of importance. Through individual counseling and/or the various workshops offered at the WYC, you can be on your way to writing that perfect resume and knowing the right interviewing techniques to help you land your dream job.
Even if you canÕt have your dream job right out of college, the WYC can help you find a job period. Getting a job shouldnÕt be too hard especially with the help of on campus recruitment by potential employers, job listings, and career fairs (thereÕs one in February). All of these opportunities provide students the chance to find a job, get to know employers and, possibly, get an interview. An on-line service called MonsterTrak allows students to look at open positions and put their resume on line as well (http://www.monstertrak.com). With all of these amazing services offered by the WYC, why wait? If thereÕs any doubt in your mind regarding your future talk with someone. Did I mention it was free? For more information, call (262) 5247335 (x7335) or go to their web site at http://www.pioneer.cc.edu/wyc.
Is it serious strep throat or a common sore throat? BY APRIL LEMANCZYK Special to The New Perspective Streptococcal pharyngitis or Òstrep throatÓ only accounts for 12% of all sore throat cases with fevers. ÒNot every sore throat is strep throat,Ó according to Jodi Dreier, FNP-Nurse Practitioner / Health Care Coordinator. The symptoms include severe sore throat, pain on swallowing, fever over 102 degrees, swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck, crankiness, decreased appetites and fatigue. The tonsils are swollen and often covered with pus. Cough, hoarseness, and runny nose are not symptoms of strep throat but of viral upper respiratory infection. Other causes of a sore throat can include allergies, chronic cough, mouth breathing, or a throat that dries out overnight. The sore throat is very temporary and should go away within the first hours of the day. Strep throat results from direct contact with another person with it. Carriers play a critical role in transmission, particularly during outbreaks. Toothbrushes can carry strep bacteria, discarding the brush after being diagnosed with strep throat and buying two new brushes can stop the disease from spreading. While taking the ten-day
antibiotics using a brand new toothbrush can stop the strep throat and discarding it after finishing the antibiotics can assure clean germs in the mouth, to prevent reinfection, switch to the second new toothbrush when all well again. ÒStrep throat can be tested by doing a complete throat culture,Ó reminds Dreier. A throat culture is done by touching a cotton-tipped applicator to the back of the patientÕs throat and tonsils, then smearing the swab onto a special culture dish that lets any present strep bacteria grow. Quick-result strep tests offer preliminary results in minutes, but results must be confirmed by a more reliable test, a 24-hour culture. It is treated by a single injection of penicillin or with a ten-day course of penicillin taken by mouth. ÒThe antibiotics are 500mg and taken once or twice a day for a full and complete ten day,Ó said Dreier. Without antibiotics rheumatic fever including damaging valves in heart and temporary kidney failure can occur. Strep throat is non-infectious after twenty-four hours of appropriate antibiotic therapy. ÒNobody should return to school or work until twenty-four hours after beginning antibiotic treatment and the fever has resolved,Ó explained Dreier. Strep throat lasts 1-3 days with antibiotics and 2-5 days or longer without antibiotics.
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EDITORIALS Civil liberties in an uncivil world BY GREG RABIDOUX Special to The New Perspective ÒTo those that would willingly sacrifice their liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty nor security.Ó -Benjamin Franklin At what point would you cry uncle? At what point would you say, wait-thatÕs where I draw the line? Is it searches in your backpack before your daily class? Perhaps itÕs being required to carry transparent, clear backpacks whose contents can be easily detected from afar if necessary. Maybe what rocks your world is having all of your ÒpersonalÓ conversations listened in on and taped because you unwittingly used a public payphone on campus that was being tapped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Perhaps you can swallow all this because you recognize that, as experts keep telling you to a disgusting degree, Òthings must change,Ó but you take offense at having your movements, associations and your friends tracked and monitored. You ask yourself, ÒWhat do they think I am a spy, a terrorist, a garden variety troublemaker?Ó In responding to the current crisis facing our nation, we as a country, we as a people, are struggling with defining what it will mean to be an American today and into the near future. We are struggling with what it will mean to our basic civil liberties, our basic freedoms. Realize that the outcome is far from preordained or inevitable. But the risk is real and the consequences of failure great. Our democracy has always struggled when facing threats to its survival. Just how do we go about eliminating the threat while staying true to the ideals we as a nation were founded on? From the Alien and Sedition Acts outlawing criticizing the government in 1798, to Espionage Acts in World War I allowing for warrantless searches, to imprisoning Japanese-Americans in World War II (for being guilty of originally coming from Japan), to the world we face today. After September 11th, our cozy world got a lot smaller and nastier. What other nations have faced for years we now are being exposed to for the first time. Anthrax? WasnÕt that one of Lex LutherÕs pals who tormented Superman?
Now as we go about our daily routine, we may see National Guardsmen in airports, infrared home detection and surveillance instruments, cameras in public bathrooms, and disclosure sheets on students from their Instructors, all in the name of security, all in the name of freedom, all because we live in fear And we want the fear to stop. Some of what I have briefly described is already upon us. Some is now being debated as part of a U.S. Anti-Terrorism Bill in the Congress. Just as the howling wind outside is not some distant phenomena that will somehow miss you, the impact of this and other actions will impact you, me, and fellow students; American and International. Recently, the Department of Politics along with the newly created Pre-Law Club held an important forum on this and related topics on campus. The crowd was small but impassioned. As a presenter, I was impressed with the concern students who attended displayed, inspired by their willingness to ask insightful questions and learn, and ultimately concerned with the greatest enemy we as a nation, we as a campus may face in addressing the topic of preserving civil liberties while securing our future indifference. The President said to get back to work and go about your business. He didnÕt say donÕt care. He didnÕt ask for indifference. May I add he didnÕt say be uninformed? So donÕt. Care. Ask questions. Get armed with the facts. Make up your own mind. Then go about discussing, debating and basically just caring with your fellow students and for that matter with faculty. Ask if they are committed to doing the same, whatever their professional interest. The world is full of followers, choose to be a leader. Be looking for more upcoming forums printed ÒIssue BriefsÓ on timely subjects that will be published and distributed by the Department of Politics and lively discussions on WCCX radio. We are all busy, thatÕs a given. Apathy and indifference need not be. Beating back these two enemies is more than half the battle. DonÕt wait until you look up from your morning shower, face a camera and say, ÒWait a second when did they install that? I donÕt remember starring in ÒBig Brother: The Carroll College SequelÓ! ÔCause, brother, thatÕs one sight no one really wants to see. Greg Rabidoux is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics.
Diversity is people: coexistence BY
SARAH SCHLEICHER News Editor
Please send any criticism, suggestions or other responses to Sarah Schleicher at sschleic@cc.edu. Due to lack of inspiration, the Diversity Column will not appear this week. This is what I was ready to submit as my editorial. I certainly have enough excuses, besides the aforementioned lack of inspiration, which would validate my not submitting a column for the week. ÒI have so much homework. I should really study.Ó ÒIÕm already in six organizations, I work two jobs, and I take 16 credits. Enough is enough.Ó ÒIÕm just so busy.Ó Maybe so. Nonetheless, I have committed to writing this column for every issue this year. More importantly, if I failed to present this, I would be doing the very thing for which IÕve scolded people in the past, not acting on things about which people have an opinion or are passionate. IÕd be no better than the inactive sloth who I may criticize or
berate for laying on the couch and watching TV all day. I am most certainly passionate about the topic of diversity. I think it stems from a passion for people in general. So, rather than bail out, I would like to introduce the word coexist. IÕm stealing this thought from a woman whose name I do not know, but her use of the word coexist was so enlightening that I must share it. DonÕt accept. DonÕt tolerate. I would even venture to say, donÕt understand. (Some may argue that to understand everyone you meet is a task too big to undertake Ð I agree.) Coexist. If you think about it for just a second (take a second here), it doesnÕt include or exclude anyone. It doesnÕt label. It doesnÕt assume. It just tells us to be. I would like to add one word to the already phenomenal coexist, and that is peacefully. I predict peaceful coexistence will go a long way, if ever we can figure out how to do it. This means taking the drama out of your life. ItÕs not worth it. Wasting breath on name-calling is energy better spent elsewhere. Creating drama only increases the amount of hate and conflict in our society, and really, who needs it?
The ÒUncivilÓ Quiz Win Civil Prizes! 1) You have the Right to remain Silent. Name the Amendment. A: Amendment #_______
5) Unreasonable Searches & Seizures is prohibited by the ______ Amendment.
2) The Alien & Sedition Acts (see column) outlawed criticizing the Government. This passed in ____________. This is still a law, TRUE or FALSE?
6) Who was the only U.S. Senator to vote NO on the recent AntiTerrorism Bill? A: ________________________
3) The famous case in the Supreme Court dealing with abortion and the Right to Privacy is called ____________ v _____________. 4) In Professor RabidouxÕs column this week what is a sight that no one wants to see? A:______________________________
Name: ____________________
Good Luck! All entries must be received by Greg Rabidoux in the Department of Politics by Wed., Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The first five correct entries drawn will win prizes. Winners will be announced in the next edition of The New Perspective.
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EDITORIALS Bible Stories 101: Oh, the agony of success... BY REV. WILLIAM HUMPHREYS Special to The New Perspective True or False? The story of Jonah, the prophet, being swallowed by a big fish, is a true story. T or F? This first test - for some, a pre-test - is just one of the several interesting issues raised in the Biblical story of Jonah, the prophet of God. Do you already know the story? Jonah correctly hears a word from God, sending the prophet to that great and evil city of Nineveh. Not wanting to take on that particular challenge, Jonah goes to the port city of Joppa and hops aboard a ship sailing to Tarshish, not toward his appointed task, but away from Nineveh, Òaway from the presence of the LordÓ (chapter 1, verse 3; all the quoted verses here are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible). But - thereÕs one of the great three-letter words of faith: but - God Òhurled a great wind upon the seaÓ, so Òthat the ship threatened to break up.Ó The scared sailors
concluded that the overwhelming storm was punishment for something or someone.... a-ha! It must be that fellow asleep in the hold of the ship! The captain woke Jonah and challenged him to call on his god Òto spare us a thought so that we do not perish.Ó When the sailors cast lots to determine the guilty party aboard, the lot fell on Jonah, who confessed that he was a Jew who worshiped the God of heaven, the one Òwho made the sea and the dry land.Ó More than that, Jonah confessed that he was indeed fleeing from the presence of God. So to the others Jonah said, ÒPick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you; for I know it is because of me that this great storm has come upon you.Ó When they threw Jonah into the sea, the storm Òceased from its raging.Ó Then the sailors feared God even more, and Òoffered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.Ó ÒBut the Lord provided a large fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nightsÓ (1:17). ÒThen Jonah prayed to the lord his
God from the belly of the fish.Ó ThatÕs an interesting spot in which to find oneÕs self, and from which to pray! You might want to turn to it, make a copy of it, and recite it silently to yourself the next time youÕre in the middle of a muddle, or an exam, and it begins to feel like the belly of a big fish just might feel! The prayer of Jonah concludes: ÒDeliverance belongs to the Lord!Ó (v.9) ÒThen the Lord spoke to the fish, and it spewed Jonah out upon the dry land.Ó Whew! That was a close call. For too many people, thatÕs where knowledge of the story ends. In the Bible, some very interesting developments are still to be revealed. So after the station break, we read: ÒThe word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time...Ó Yep, same word: Òget up, go to Nineveh.Ó So this time, Jonah went to Nineveh, that great sin city, so large that it took three days to walk the length of its main street. Jonah passed along the equally great and troubling message for the repentance of the city: ÒForty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!Ó We might here imagine that more
quietly, Jonah himself added a chuckle, perhaps even a barely perceptible grin. ÒHa!Ó he likely thought to himself, Òjust what they deserve!Ó But now a most amazing, even troubling thing occurs: Òthe people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.Ó That sackcloth; thatÕs a sign of deep and sincere repentance for whatever sin anyone might have committed. Here at Carroll, we mostly just put our confessions into words and let it go at that. But for Nineveh, it was sackcloth for everyone, even for animals in the household! And more amazing: when the King heard about it, Òhe rose from his throne, removed his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Then, he had a proclamation made in Nineveh... Human beings and animals shall be covered with sackcloth, and they shall cry mightily to God. All shall turn from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands. Who knows? God may relent and change [his] mind; [he] may turn from [his] fierce anger, so that we do not perish.Ó See Bible 101 Page 9
Depression/strikes out of the blue, know the signs and get help From Page 5
when you are depressed nothing can cheer you up, nothing can take away the negative thoughts you may be having. ÒSadness is different, sadness can changeÉyou can leave sadness behind. For a depressed person, no changes, no good news, no amount of cheering up is going to make them happyÓ Brannan said. ÒSo sadness is temporary and usually itÕs just one symptomÉ youÕre sadÉ with depression itÕs a variety of symptoms.Ó There are four main types of depression. The first being major depression, which usually lasts up to two weeks and includes feelings of guilt, worthlessness or any symptoms listed earlier. It can cause poor sleep, fatigue and the inability to concentrate. One other form of depression, especial for our climate area is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is in tune with the change of the seasons. For instance someone may be happy and normal during the spring and summer months, but fall into depression symptoms during the fall and winter months. Another type, Dysthymia can last for two years and possibly more. With this form of depression, itÕs often difficult for people to realize that they are suffering from an illness because the symptoms often seem to become part of oneÕs per-
sonality. They may come to understand that they are just a sad person and thatÕs just how it is. Bipolar disorder or Manic depression is one of the hardest forms to diagnose and can first appear in late adolescence. This condition is like a vicious circle that recycles through again and again. It can take a person to many levels, from pure happiness to normalcy to deep depression. You might be wondering by now what you can do for a friend that you suspect might be depressed. ItÕs above all to talk with them. Tell them what youÕre seeing and let them know you are concerned and willing to help them. Most importantly is to know what youÕre seeing and to be educated on depression. The WYC is holding a depression screening on Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 5:30 in the WYC conference room to educate and answer any questions on depression. They are also offering a screening test that you can take and score yourself if you think you might be depressed. Brannan offers this screening to students, so that they can be more educated on depression and hopefully help someone. ÒIf I can educate people about depression, maybe they can reach out to some other people that they know.Ó Brannan said, ÒTell them youÕre concerned, tell them why and then say, you may want to
go talk to someone, and offer to come with them if theyÕre afraid.Ó Depression can hit a person out of the blue; they may not even know that they have it, thinking theyÕre just going through a ÒroughÓ time. But if depression isnÕt treated, if itÕs ignored, it can last for years. ÒIf itÕs not treated, it can get worse. It can last for months, it can last for years and thatÕs the scary part of depression. ItÕs the most common and most treatable [mental illness]. It can affect all of your relationships and later in life it can affect your work performance and marriage.Ó Brannan said. The treatments can be as simple as psychotherapy and in some cases, medications can be helpful, because depression is a chemical imbalance, itÕs important to realize that medications might be needed and as Brannan points out anti depressants are not addictive, ÒitÕs not going to give you a highÓ, but help your mood level out, so you can think more clearly, overall helping you work better in therapy. Some people are leery when it comes to medications for a mental illness. ÒItÕs real interesting if someone is diabetic or has cancer and the doctor said to them, Ôhere IÕm going to give you this pill and itÕs going to make you better,Õ sure people will jump at that. But when you say,
ÔyouÕre depressed and a medication might help you,Õ a lot of people donÕt want that,Ó Brannan said. The most reasonable thing to do if you suspect you are depressed or think a friend may be suffering from the illness, is to talk. The counselors, like Brannan at the Walter Young Center are there to listen to anyone. Even if youÕd just like to talk to a friend or family member about your feelings, itÕs a good place to start to get help. Ò[We] can helpÉ determine if depression is what is going on. When a person comes in, I do a psych-social assessment,Ó Brannan said. ÒWe find out what the problem is, how long itÕs been going on and what theyÕve done to help themselves. We talk about their family history and set up a plan on what the next step is. It canÕt hurt to talk about options.Ó While the WYC cannot give you long-term treatment, they can help assess and develop a plan for you and offer you resources to help treat the problem. They can refer you to area clinics and doctors if necessary, even help you find something affordable, insured or not. The best thing they can offer you in a time of need is an ear and most importantly options. For more information on the depression screening or to meet with a counselor, you can contact the WYC at x7335.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Adventures of Dr. John Douglass: Chapter 2 BY THOMAS RAVENSCROFT Special to The New Perspective The people and places contained in this narrative are intended to be fictional. Any similarities between these to real people and/or places is completely coincidental and by no means intentional. Dr. John Douglass walked alone in the Ethiopian desert, his footing unsure over the yielding sand and under the midday sun. He thought he was heading south, but he couldnÕt really be sure. He thought the river was a quarter of a mile or so to his left, but he had lost sight of it a couple of hours ago. His water was low, he had no more food, and he wasnÕt sure how much more he had to walk. Birds of prey circled him overhead; exhausted, he sat down on the hot sand and reflected upon the events that brought him to this desolate place. Doctors Douglass and de Roquefort had telephoned the police immediately after they found the body, and at the risk of tampering with evidence, Jack had pocketed the handkerchief before they arrived. He was tempted to take the knife as well-the symbol on the ebony handle had to be a vital clue--but if it was found that Dr. Douglass was in possession of the murder weapon at the time the crime was reported, he would not have escaped the suspicion of the local law enforcement. Jack and Brie still had to sit through several hours of interrogation before they were released, but once it had been made clear that the message on the handkerchief was meant for them, they were allowed to leave. Dr. Douglass found it odd, however, that the constable wrote his report with a pencil that had the square and compass, the symbol on the knife and on the mysterious letter that brought him to London, stamped on its side. Once the two were freed, Jack found a tobacco shop and bought for himself a pack of DunhillÕs--something that he had wanted to do since the plane landed. Brie had proposed
that they find a hotel room, but the note on the handkerchief told Jack that they were not supposed to stay in London for very long, so they made their way to the nearest train station and decided to have breakfast at the small cafŽ inside. Brie scoffed when Douglass ordered fish, to which the doctor responded by reminding her what you were supposed to do in Rome. He lit a cigarette and set the handkerchief and the letter next to one another to examine them. "Well, the handwriting certainly doesnÕt match," Brie observed. "Yes it does; one was written carefully, the other in haste. Look at the lower case Ôn.Õ" "What does that mean; Ôghost of 16th century manuscript on Kebrah NagastÕ?" "It means that the Church of St. Mary of Sion, in Ethiopia, is fake. The Kebrah Nagast is supposedly a 13th century Ethiopian manuscript that gives an alternate account to the book of Samuel. In this story, Mekinek, the illegitimate son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, returns to Jerusalem years later and steals the Ark of the Covenant from the Holy of Holies and founds an empire, the central city of which, eh, Askum, that is, is now where they claim the Ark of the Covenant really lies. Some say that the ark was stolen much later on by a group of Jews who were protesting the moral corruption of King Manasseh, but the belief that the Ark is in this church is the basis for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity." "WhatÕs this about a ghost then?" "Well, eh, as you know, parchment was almost never in ready supply throughout the middle ages, and so scribes and monks would scrape ink off a piece of parchment or vellum and use it again, and this sometimes would leave the ghost of an earlier manuscript underneath the new one." "So if this guy found a 16th century document under what is supposed to be a 13th century documentÉ" "Then itÕs fake. Exactly." "Well," she said, smiling, "IÕm very impressed! We now know where See Douglass Page 10
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes BY HAROLD SMITH Staff Astrologer Scorpio October 24 - November 22 Your favorite computer lab assistant will realize you are smitten and will change shifts to get away from your creepy stares and false problems. Take the hint. Sagittarius November 23 - December 21 Your teddy bear is feeling left out. Give him a call or drop by and say hello. Capricorn December 22 - January 20 You will win a battle of nerves in the reading room soon. Regulars to the rectangular tables of silence will start glaring at you after you make a series of unsavory noises. However, your smell eventually drives them away leaving you to bathe in your own glory (and smell). MDR food rocks!
Aries March 21 - April 20 Keep the toga on. Taurus April 21 - May 21 If you think your RA is laid back and cool, youÕll think differently when you wake them up at 4 a.m. to unlock your door. Gemini May 22 - June 21 The suspicious white powder you found in a small jar on a table in the MDR turns out to be just salt. Cancer June 22 - July 22 A spontaneous session in the park leaves you wondering just how Eskimos reproduce. Leo July 23 - August 22 YouÕre single. YouÕre alone. No-one loves you. Math is cool, you keep telling yourself.
Aquarius January 21 - February 19 The sea is calling you. Swish swosh. Stuck in Waukesha, you may have difficulties answering.
Virgo August 23 - September 24 If your fantasy involves the less frequented aisles of the library, it may be best not to act it out.
Pisces February 20 - March 20 Even though the church bell struck nine times at 8 a.m., you wonÕt understand why no one turned up to class.
Libra September 24 - October 23 There are some things even your best friend shouldnÕt know. YouÕll know exactly what when you see the look of absolute horror and disgust on their face.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bible 101/ Prejudices and hate, the unseen answers we seek From page 7
Then, check this out! ÒWhen God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed [his] mind about the calamity that [he] had said [he] would bring upon them; and [he] did not do it.Ó What a great story, huh?! Oh, but wait, thereÕs still more to the Biblical book of
Jonah.... chapter 4? This development was very displeasing to the very successful prophet of God. Jonah became angry with God, and said, among other things, with all the shame and blame he could muster against God: ÔI knew youÕd do that! ThatÕs why I wanted to go to Tarshish in the first place!Õ ÒAnd now, O lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.Ó Gees, what an ungracious winner.
A & E IN THE AREA BY TABITHA MENNING Arts & Entertainment Editor Arts Dale Chihuly - Michael Lord Gallery, 722 N. Milwaukee St. - Now through Nov. 11 - Mon - Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 272-1450 2001 Visual Art Scholarship Invitational - Oct. 25 Ð Nov. 15 - UW-Milwaukee Union Art Gallery, 2200 W. Kenwood Blvd. - Show features student artwork so that prospective students have the opportunity to see what kind of work comes from the Peck School of the Arts visual arts program. - Mon - Wed: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Thu: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. - Fri: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 229-6310 WomenÕs Studies Invitational - Fine Arts Center Gallery, UWWaukesha, 1500 N. University Dr. - Featuring artwork by women who live in Wisconsin and are involved in art education. - Now through Nov. 16 - Tues - Thu: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - For more information, call (262) 521-5445 ÒAs You Like ItÓ - Pabst Theater, Milwaukee - A play by William Shakespeare performed by Americans Players Theater. - Fri, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. - For more information, call (414) 286-3663 ÒFuddy MeersÓ - Boulevard Ensemble Theater, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
- Now through Nov. 4 - For more information, call (414) 744-5757 ÒBaby With the BathwaterÓ - Boulevard Ensemble Theater, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. - Now through Nov. 11 - For more information, call (414) 744-5757 Entertainment Cactus Club - Nov. 1 Kelly Hogan with Jay Bennett, West of Rome, Heidi Spencer - Nov. 2 Pele, Tastes Like Burning, The Ivory Coast - Nov. 3 Jucifer, Wrecker, KeelHaul, CMJ review - Nov. 6 Fame, The Brought Low - Nov. 9 Sulu, Cry Baby Cry, The Paperback, The Detectives - Nov. 11 Cutthroats 9, 1956, I Give Up Eagles Ballroom / The Rave - Nov. 2 Green Scene - Nov. 3 Redman - Nov. 5 Newfound Glory - Nov. 11 Good Charlotte Potawatomi Bingo and Casino - Nov. 1 The Pendragons - Nov. 7 Debbie Reynolds - Nov. 8 The Isley Bros. Riverside Theatre - Nov. 1 Martin Lawrence - Nov. 14 B.B. King, Bobby ÒBlueÓ Bland Wisconsin State Fair November 2001 Events - Nov. 2-4 Super Computer Sale - Nov. 3-4 Rummage-O-Rama - Nov. 10-11 Trainfest 2001 -- Model Train Fair - Nov. 10-11 Rubber Stamp Expo U.S. Cellular Arena - Nov. 2 Rod Stewart - Nov. 4 Ray Charles with Milwaukee Pops - Nov. 14-15 Neil Diamond
Pouting, Jonah went out to the edge of the city, built for himself a booth in which to sit and mope. He sat there, Òwaiting to see what would become of the city.Ó Poor guy. Now the Lord appointed a bush to grow up over Jonah, to give shade and comfort; Jonah was quite pleased about the bush. Then God appointed a worm to attack the bush, so that when the sultry east wind came up with the hot sun, the bush withered and Jonah, too, began to wither. Again we hear, ÒIt is better for me to die than to live.Ó The conclusion of the story is worth a longer quote, as God responds to the successful, pouting prophet: ÒÔIs it right for you to be angry about the bush?Õ And he said, ÔYes, angry enough to die.Õ Then the Lord said, ÔYou are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand
from their left, and also many animals?ÕÓ Now the post-test. What right did Jonah have to be so angry? Do we have to have legitimate reasons to be angry? What if IÕm just mad because IÕm used to it? or because my prejudices are not GodÕs prejudices? What about this ÒgraceÓ we hear about for God? Is there no limit? Can even Ninevites be included in the grace of God? This great story - IÕm happy to think of it as a great parable of the Bible - can tell us much about our own reactions to what we may think of as GodÕs speaking to us. We ask, Lord, which way should we go? and when we have an answer, we often think it must be the wrong answer. And what about success? Here the successful prophet has proclaimed a word of repentance, and the people paid attention! Now JonahÕs mad about GodÕs grace extended to the very people Jonah was so happy to hate. How about us? Seekers? Followers? Prophets? Successful? If God is so concerned about those folks in Nineveh, probably God cares for us! Rev. William Humphreys is the chaplain for Carroll College.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Douglass/doctor in the desert From Page 8
the Ark isnÕt; where do you think it is?" "Our friend at the bridge," he said, tapping the pocket containing the rubbing of one of the stone tablets that bore the first four commandments, "was, eh, he was just about to tell us, IÕm afraid. If youÕve seen Raiders of the Lost Ark, then perhaps you know the theory that it was stolen when Shishak, the Pharaoh, raided SolomonÕs temple, but I donÕt think that one holds, eh, holds any water. The Egyptians kept very good record of what they stole, and the Ark isnÕt mentioned. I think that, wherever the Ark may be, weÕre going to have to learn what that symbol means if weÕre going to find it." Jack pointed at a tattoo on the back of the neck of a man sitting alone at the table next to them, who was obviously listening to their conversation. He covered it as soon as he heard what the doctor said and, realizing he had just betrayed himself, stood and ran away. Jack jumped up immediately, throwing his chair back with his legs, and bolted off. The man was rather suspiciously dressed, and so following him was not difficult, but the doctor kept knocking people over and tripping over tables, chairs, and the like as he went. He followed him to the main area of the depot, where a train that had just stopped was unloading passengers and luggage, and lost him in the crowd. Hearing two gunshots behind him and, thinking the worst, he lay down on the floor violently instructing others to do the same-this was not the first time the Doctor had been shot at, but, unfortunately, he did not think he was the target. He quickly got up and made excellent time back to the cafŽ, but he was too late. His breakfast was sitting on the table next to BrieÕs sweater, and the letter, handkerchief, and his cigarettes had been replaced by a note that said, "For your friendÕs safety and for your own, go home!" The cafŽ was empty, BrieÕs chair had been knocked over, and Jack noticed two 9mm bullet holes in the far wall. He thanked God that she was safe and kicked himself for leaving her alone. The train ride wasnÕt too long, but it gave Jack the opportunity to get some much needed rest. He enjoyed a second box of cigarettes
and far too much English gin, as well as some of the best tea the doctor ever had, and he was sorely disappointed at the number of tourists who were going with him to see the GiantÕs Ring, more commonly called Stonehenge. Once they got to the top of the hill, out of the crowd came a small man with a pair of mirrored Ray Bans who handed Jack a rather heavy envelope and promptly disappeared. He left the tour guide, who was giving a lengthy and incorrect explanation as to how the sacred monument was built (Dr. Douglass, for his own legitimate reasons, firmly believed that it was brought from Ireland by Utherpendragon and his army), and made his way back to the bus to pour over the contents of the envelope alone. Inside was a letter, written in the same hand as before, as well as photographs of the backlit Kebrah Nagast, clearly showing the comical family tree that traced the lineage of Henry VII all the way back to Abraham. The letter bore the same symbol as before, but gave much more detail. "TheyÕre on to me," he said, "and by now theyÕre probably on to you too. If youÕre reading this, I didnÕt make it to the bridge in time. Whatever has become of me is of no importance; this quest is yours now, but you had better be careful, and always travel alone--let nobody know who or where you are, because the enemy is everywhere. Trust nobody. There is a fisherman in Alexandria who will take you to the church in Askum; it is vitally important that you see the new Holy of Holies. Good luck, and may God be with you. --J.S.S." His advice about trusting nobody was wise, since the fisherman had pulled a knife on Jack about two hours before they were to reach their destination. The doctor had barely escaped with his life after a lengthy and bloody brawl, and left the traitorous fisherman unconscious on the opposite bank several hours ago, stealing away as quickly as possible with whatever food and water he could find. And so here sits Dr. John Douglass, alone in the middle of the desert with very little food and water, unsure where his destination lay, able to do nothing but continue walking, and that not for too much longer.
Graham and Depp: A prostitute and a detective are the unrequited love story From Hell BY
AMANDA JOHNSON Features Editor
From Hell is 115 minutes of gripping horror, suspenseful twists, and not to mention stomach-churning gore. ThatÕs of courseÉif you like that sort of thing. If you get weak at the sight of blood, if the times of Ôole piss you off, if you like to get the job done and take an eye for an eye, if youÕre the type of person that could kill for a successful love matchÉthen this isnÕt the movie for you. Straight from England 1888, From Hell takes you up close and personal to the killings by Jack the Ripper. Based on the graphic comic novel of the same title by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell and also using the theories of Stephan Knights book Jack the Ripper: The final solution, From Hell paints an interesting, political and already scary picture of the famed serial killer. Starring Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow) as Detective Fred Abberline and Heather Graham (Austin Powers 2) as Mary Kelly, a prostitute and purposed final victim of Jack the Ripper. As always, with every reenacted genre, not everything youÕll see in From Hell is historically accurate, but then we should all know by now you canÕt believe everything you see in the movies. Some historians do give kudos to the directors, the Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society), for their mostly accurate portrayal of Whitechapel, just one of the London districts where the murders took place. Of course itÕs the little things that Hollywood always seems to add that discredits their hard work. Abberline (Depp), for instance, was in reality an older and rounder gentle-
man as opposed to DeppÕs just shy of 30 looks and inviting style. While From HellÕs Abberline spends time Òchasing the dragonÓ, the real Abberline had no addiction to opium, nor did he have any psychic visions of the murders. The movie also gives a twist to GrahamÕs character, allowing her to escape to Ireland and wait for her love, Abberline, to join herÉ it doesnÕt happen so donÕt even waste time on the hopeful pair. Reality aside, movies are meant to entertain. This movie does give one hell of a ride into the dark world of the time bringing to light our sad medical background, silencing people with the crudeness of lobotomies, mixing with the suppression of an older ÒdonÕt defy the powerfulÓ theme and the topper of a sick and twisted serial killer. Just the premise of government conspiracies and secret brotherhoods ruling the day, before Josh Jackson escaped The Skulls, while no surprise, still brings an overwhelming anger of stupidness to mind. The movie, nothing but a theory to the answer of one of the worldÕs greatest murder mysteries is and will be added to its brothers of speculations and Òwhat if 'sÓ of who, what, when and why. There are and will probably always be an ongoing list of suspects in the Ripper killings, but the fact that we will probably never know who ÒdunnitÓ is what draws people to the mystery. From Hell portrays just one of the conspiracy theories of these heinous murders. Not to give away the first twenty minutes, but it cuts straight to the crown, pitting someone close to the thrown, just watch carefully, if you dare, because you may be looking in the wrong surgical bag when it comes time to figure out the truth.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT YouÕll find beautiful people abound at Bar Milwaukee
BY
SARAH SCHLEICHER News Editor
Ladies! Like to dance on bars and have sexy bartenders pour fruit-flavored shots down your throat? Then Bar Milwaukee is the place for you. Their slogan: No Themes, No Attitudes, Just Bar. Bar Milwaukee, like its 53 counterparts all over the United States, including locations such as Bar Chicago and Bar New Orleans, isnÕt an Irish pub, a Latin dance club, a sports bar or a hip-hop joint. ItÕs a bar, all in black and white. TheyÕve got a full bar, on which they encourage dancing Ð yes, they like and appreciate females dancing on their bar. ThereÕs also a raised platform where
only those selected to dance may do so. YouÕll find a beer tap in the corner of the entrance, much like those seen at house parties (think silver tub filled with ice, keg in the middle.) YouÕll also find that the employees of Bar Milwaukee are happy to please. To keep the babes bouncing, bartenders whet the whistles of those gracing the top of their serving counter with flavorful shots. Then, they dance with you. For the male persuasion, thin, tan women, wearing short shorts, cut-off tops and cowboy hats dance in various locations for oneÕs viewing pleasure. ÒShot girlsÓ also scantily clad, offer the drink to get you drunk, hard liquor. Music varied from selections like ÒCotton-eyed JoeÓ to ÒBaby Got Back,Ó then to stuff I had never heard before to ÒBootylicious.Ó When I heard ÒOne More TimeÓ by Daft Punk, I was sold. In other words, they played a little bit of everything one might expect to hear at a party. Not everyone was so satisfied with the new occupant of the location formerly known as Banana JoeÕs. Right before my friend and I were about to enter, we were warned vehemently by a
military man that to enter Bar Milwaukee would be a waste of five dollars and a horrible experience. His description of the locale was a big, square room with bad music. He and his friend left after only 20 minutes. This made me a hard sell, but after free shots, tons of dancing, attractive door-men and a large bathroom, I was able to safely say that I liked this place, a lot. Apparently, I wasnÕt the only one, because as we left, there was a line to get in. Warning: If youÕre gay, you may
want to head to LaCage instead, as this place is very hetero-oriented. However, if youÕre not looking to hook up, and just want to have a good time, itÕs worth at least one visit. Ladies who like to have fun, and lots of it, youÕve found your next Saturday night. Gents, itÕs a meat market. So, with something to please both genders, a little bit of every kind of music, and a fab atmosphere, I give Bar Milwaukee three-and-a-half stars out of four. Bar Milwaukee is located at 1044 Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee.
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November 1, 2001 • The New Perspective
SPORTS Will the overpaid Yankees buy Carroll (2-5) defeats Beloit (2 -5) another championship? Dement. Otto made the score 21-12 with 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 As I was watching the baseball playoffs this year, I was only interested in one league. This was the National League. I figured, why bother watching the American League Championship Series (ALCS) when the championshipbuying Yankees will the World Series without a challenge. Every year itÕs the same thing. The World Series ends up being the Yankees vs. whichever NL team they usually end up beating. In fact, the Yankees are going for their fourth straight championship this year and their fifth in six years. This is ridiculous. I could see if they built the team up from ground level and developed their players. However, this is not all the case and will never be. The Yankees have bought all of the recent championships. Their payroll is outrageous. The team payroll opening day was less than $110 million. This was the highest in the league. The individual salaries are high as well. Two players (Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams) made at least $12 million this year. Another two (Roger Clemens and Mike Mussina) made more than $10 million this year. In all, 17 players on the Yankees' roster opening made
at least $1million this season. Almost all the players on the Yankees roster have not been with them for their entire careers. This means that when young players start to develop, the Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner III, goes out with his pockets bulging with money and brings these players to New York. By doing this, he virtually assures the Yankees will continue to have a winning team year after year and everyone else will just be fighting for second place. As much as I would like someone the Yankees to win a championship (anyone else, I donÕt care who), I realize it will never happen as long as baseball is structured the way it is. It is pretty pathetic when the Yankees four highest paid players salaries are added together and it is higher than the overall team salaries for the eight teams in the league with the lowest payroll. In fact, the two highest paid Yankees make more than the entire Minnesota Twins roster makes. Major League Baseball needs to make some changes dealing with financial matters, now! They need to implement some sort of profit sharing between the teams. If this does not happen, baseball will be just like real life. The richest teams will get richer and the poor teams will get poorer. This means any but the richest will have an extremely difficult time to even come close to being of the elite teams in the league. With this happening, the post season will become extremely boring since the same teams will win every other year. I know it is hard for people to root against the city of New York after the terrorist attacks. I am not rooting against the city, just the greedy, moneygrabbing people who run the championship purchasing Yankees. Go Diamond Backs!!
BY
STEPHANIE PFLEDERER Staff Writer
The Carroll College Pioneers defeated the Beloit College Buccaneers 31-30 during their last home game of the season on Saturday, October 27. This Midwest Conference game kicked off at 1:30 p.m. Before the game started, eight seniors were honored for their last home game. The eight seniors were wide receiver Brad Guettel, wide receiver, Brandy Spoerl, strong safety Jim Vento, defensive tackle Dan Moak, middle linebacker Tony Sobczak, free safety Andy Lange, cornerback Sal Logue, and offensive lineman Mike Balda. The Pioneers started off on the right foot that sunny, yet chilly, afternoon. With 8:29 left in the first quarter, Spoerl scored a touchdown with a 10yard pass from quarterback Brad Dement. Freshman kicker D.J. Otto made the score 7-0 with his extra point. Less than two minutes remained in the first quarter when Ed Williams scored a touchdown, making the game 7-6. Shortly after, Guettel scored on a 90-yard kickoff return, making the score 14-6. The scoring went back and forth the rest of the game. At 12:39 in the second quarter, Beloit running back Scott Muehlmann scored a touchdown on a four-yard run. Spoerl scored another touchdown with a 17-yard pass from
his extra point kick. In a blink of an eye with two seconds left, Buccaneers kicker Chris LaPorta kicked a 29-yard field goal making the score 21-15 at the end of the second quarter. During halftime, junior Eva Klamann received the chance to kick a field goal to win free tuition for a semester at Carroll. She kicked and made the kick. Fans saw little action in the third quarter. Less than a minute remained when Muehlmann scored again on a sixyard run, tying the game at 21. Chris LaPorta then kicked the extra point putting the Buccaneers in the lead. The Pioneers were not gong to let Beloit stay in the lead for long. Otto kicked a 22-yard field goal for a score of 24-22. For his third and final time, Muehlmann scored a touchdown on a four-yard run putting Beloit in the lead by six. Carroll running back Rob Brester scored the final touchdown of the game on a four-yard run with only 3:21 left. Otto ended up being 4-4 with his point after attempts. His third attempt won the game for the Pioneers making the final score 31-30. "The game was a type of game that championship teams win," head coach Jeff Voris said. "We were down at the end and had to drive late to take the lead. Defense created a lot of turnovers." "I'm just excited for the seniors.Ó he said. ÒIt was a great way for them to end their home career."
Upcoming Fall Sporting Events Football Date Nov. 3 Nov. 10
Opponent @ Illinois College @ Lake Forest
Time 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 10
Cross Country NCAA Regional @ Rock Island, Ill.
Noon
Volleyball Nov. 2-3
MWC Tournament
TBA
Photo by Nate Ellingson
The Pioneers beat Beloit Saturday, Oct. 27 with a close win, 31-30.
Upcoming Winter Sporting Events Date Nov. 2 Nov. 7
Swimming Opponent @ Carthage vs. Carthage/Millikin @ Ripon Relays
Time 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.