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Discrimination found against Carroll Racing on the toilets!

Amanda Bothe Editor-in-Chief

The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission has found reason to believe Carroll College has sexually discriminated against former professor Dr. Charlene McMahon.

This decision comes after McMahon was denied a tenured chemistry position at Carroll in the spring of 2003. In October of 2003, McMahon brought a suit against the college for sex/ pregnancy discrimination and for breach of contract regarding tenure.

According to the press release produced by McMahon’s lawyers, McMahon will agree not to sue Carroll if they “immediately hire [McMahon] into the non-tenure Biochemistry position which is currently open,” pay what she lost in income as a result of the discrimination and attorney fees, agree to comply with the statutes administered by the EEOC, and agree to cease discriminating on the basis of retaliation in all phases of employment.

McMahon is “relieved” about the decision. She said she

would “absolutely” want to come back to teach at Carroll.

“That is what I’ve been working for for so long … I love Carroll … It’s been my dream to work there again,” she said.

The EEOC conducts an impartial investigation, allowing both parties to state their positions. If the evidence shows discrimination, the EEOC will often recommend a form of conciliation.

“The EEOC has a sense of what would be the right thing to do,” said Dr. Gary Stevens of the English Department. “Ultimately the just thing to do for Charlene McMahon would be to give her tenure. She earned it.”

According to McMahon, only about four percent of plaintiffs in her position receive such a positive result. “People think [discrimination] is something of the past,” said McMahon, “It is alive and well.”

“At the very least, this is an embarrassing moment in Carroll’s history,” said Stevens, “but it could be undone so easily.”

McMahon explained that women are often overlooked for science positions, and she wants

Outstanding Senior Award

to be a female role model in Carroll’s Chemistry Department.

She would have been the first woman tenured in the Chemistry Department.

The Chemistry Department is still looking for someone to fill the place of McMahon, explained Stevens. He said that she is very qualified for the position and would be very important in making the already growing Chemistry Department grow even more.

The college provided a statement regarding the case, “The EEOC has made a non-binding administrative determination with which the college disagrees.

A parallel case is pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Carroll College expects to prevail in that matter. Because of the pendency of that litigation, the college declines to comment further at this time.”

Because of the precedence of her case, McMahon will be speaking at the Michigan State Convention for the American Association of University Women on May 29 and will also be speaking in Washington. D.C. in June.

NCEP program expands globally Samantha Povilonis Staff Writer

Photo by Jill Ridenour

Senior Talia Proffitt was presented with the Outstanding Senior Award during the Celebrate Carroll opening in the Ballroom.

Photo by Jill Ridenour

A wet Celebrate Carroll moved the fun and games to the Campus Center Ballroom where participants had fun with the toilet races and many other inflatable events.

Have you ever considered studying abroad, but thought that a semester seems like too long a time? Perhaps you should consider doing an NCEP (New Cultural Experience Programs).

According to Dr. Claudette McShane, the director of Grant Development and International and Off-Campus programs, NCEP is “an opportunity to be with a group of Carroll students and a faculty member in a totally different location. It’s like transporting your course halfway around the world.”

McShane explained that NCEP gives you a sense of what life is in another country. It opens up other avenues for you, showing you what studying in another country can be like.

One of her students went to an NCEP in Kenya and ended up joining the Peace Corps, which was directly related to her studying in Kenya. Another student went to Brazil on an NCEP, came back, and decided to go to Brazil to study for an entire semester.

“It’s an opportunity that I don’t think should be passed up, and one of the things I hear people say over and over again after they are out of college is that [they] should have gone abroad.”

The goal of International and Off-Campus Programs, or IOP, is to have 10% of Carroll stu-

dents study abroad.

At some schools, studying abroad for a short time is more like a trip, but at Carroll, NCEPs “have required prep courses for the entire semester before you leave. [You] have a course that prepares you for the experience,” said McShane.

This year, there are four new NCEPs for students to choose.

The following descriptions are from the official IOP flyer about some of the upcoming NCEPs. NCEP 312, China: It’s Modern Reality- Dr. Chenglie Hu will prepare you in spring 2006 to understand his homeland with an emphasis on the roles China currently plays on the international stage. Specific attention will be given to China’s reforms and the changes in the economy and social lives of the people. The estimated dates are May 10, 2006 through May 31, 2006.

NCEP 313, Revising Italy: Travel Writing and the Italian Tradition- Dr. Michael Kula has designed this course as an advanced level writing class which will explore various craft elements related to travel writing.

Students will begin their study in Spring 2006 to gain a solid understanding of travel writing and its relationship to Italy. The prerequisite for this course is one English course above ENG170.

The estimated dates are May 13, 2006, through June 3, 2006.

NCEP 314, Playgoers in London – Prof. Tom Bruno will lead students in a survey of theatre arts and cultural experiences in London, England. The course begins in September at Carroll where you will take an on-campus course to prepare you for the January in-country portion of the course. You will be introduced to different styles and genres of theater followed by attendance and discussion of London theatre offerings. The estimated dates are December 27, 2005, through January 21, 2006.

NCEP 315, Australia: The Land of the People Down Under – Dr. Bruce Strom and Dr. Michael Schuder will explore the geographic and demographic forces that have shaped Australia by focusing on diversity of the land and peoples. The course begins at Carroll in Spring 2006 and centers on economic, political, religious, environmental and social realities in Australia and its neighboring Oceanic islands.

The estimated dates are May 15, 2006, to June 11, 2006.

For more information about any of the NCEPs, contact any of the professors. To apply to one of the NCEPs or find out about eligibility, visit the IOP web page at http://www.cc.edu/ academics/academics_dept_iop_in ternational.html#eligibility.

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continue into the fall. Get your classes before they fill up.

Kristen Anne News Editor

Summer Sessions Registration for Summer Sessions 2005 began on March 8. Summer Session I is scheduled from May 9 to May 28, Summer Session II is May 31 to July 11, and Summer Session III is July 12 to August 20. Financial aid is available to students enrolling for eight or more credits throughout the whole summer. However, a maximum of four credits is established for Summer Session I, and eight credits for Summer Sessions II and III. Fall Registration Don’t forget to register for the Fall 2005 semester. Registration has already begun and will

Campus Safety 4/4/05 Took a report of a vehicle that had its paint scratched while parked in Lots 3 or 9 occurring sometime between midnight and 8:30 a.m.

4/5/05 Responded to a fire alarm at 1:25 a.m. in the Bergstroms along with Waukesha Fire. Alarm was caused by someone activating a pull station for no apparent reason.

4/5/05 Took report of a missing videotape from an office in Barstow.

4/6/05 Responded to Shattuck to assist a woman who had fallen.

The woman did not want EMS called and left with the assistance of friends.

one of three places: the Campus Center front desk, the Registration window, or the Public Relations office in Vorhees.

Summer Work On-Campus OSI is currently looking for students to work in the Carroll College call center during the summer. The job includes incentive pay. Training starts May 9, with 30-40 hours a week during the summer and 15-20 hours continuing part-time next fall. If interested, contact Vickie Mazurkiewicz at 262-780-7415.

Financial Aid for 2005-2006 All students returning to Carroll College for the Fall 2005 semester must fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA can down be updated at the financial aid website produced by FAFSA, www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Little Pink Cards Public Relations Student Information cards for 200506 must be filled out by each student each year. These cards were included in each registration packet for the Fall 2005 semester.

Just fill it out and drop it off at

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Crime Beat

4/7/05 Responded with Waukesha EMS to the tennis courts for a man who was injured. He was transported to the hospital by EMS. 4/10/05 Noted several items of vandalism to college property in the area of Steele/Swarthout during the overnight hours.

4/11/05 Took report of the theft of a book left in the Swarthout lounge.

4/15/05 Responded with Waukesha Fire Department to Steele/ Swarthout at approximately 2 a.m. for a fire alarm. Alarm was caused by someone activating a pull station for no apparent reason.

4/15/05 Responded with Waukesha EMS to the Health Services in New Hall for a man who was sick. He was transported to the

hospital by EMS. 4/15/05 Took report of a vehicle having its antenna bent while parked overnight in Lot 5.

4/16/05 Responded to a fire alarm at 3:25 a.m. in the Bergstroms along with Waukesha Fire Department.

Alarm was caused by someone activating a pull station for no apparent reason.

4/17/05 Discovered that some art work left outside near the art building was damaged overnight.

4/17/05 Took report of vandalism to Carroll property in Steele/ Swarthout lounges and lobby overnight.

If you observe suspicious activity on campus, please contact Campus Safety at (262) 524-7300. Oncampus escorts are available 24 hours a day be contacting Campus Safety or by using an exterior blue light phone.

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Group at Princeton to Take the Abstinence Route …

An alternative sexual lifestyle is emerging on Princeton University’s campus - and the morals are quite different this time. This one promotes chastity and abstinence outside of marriage. From the flavored condoms handed out by a resident adviser to the social pressures of the hook-up scene, Anscombe’s members believe Princeton needs a voice arguing for traditional sexual values.

“Even though morality does factor into it, we want to enrich the discussion of sexual issues and family,” said Cassandra Debenedetto, a sophomore from Stow, Mass., who is one of the founders of the group that formed last fall.

“Our mission is not ideological,” David Schaengold, the spokesperson for the group said, “We are trying to remove this discussion from a setting that would make people uncomfortable - from a religious setting, for example - and make it available to everyone.” Princeton’s response to the

Anscombe Society’s complaint of sexuality on campus is that information is better than ignorance.

“The university does not take a position on the sex lives of our students, but we do take care to make them aware of health and safety issues,” said Eric Quiñones, a university spokesman. “Our students are exposed to a variety of viewpoints through organizations such as this one, and this is an environment where students, hopefully, can learn all sides of the issues.” (www.nytimes.com) That’s One Way to Get a New Car …

Fed up with the troubles his car was giving him, a Florida man shot five rounds from a semi-automatic pistol into the hood of his 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. “I’m putting my car out of its misery,” 64year-old John McGivney said after the incident outside an apartment building in Lauderdale-By-TheSea, according to a police report that listed the car as “deceased.”

McGivney surrendered to police, was jailed on a firearms charge on Friday and released on bond a day later. He told them the car had been giving him trouble for

years. “I think every guy in the universe has wanted to do it,” McGivney said. “It was worth every damn minute in that jail.” (www.news.yahoo.com) UMBC Students Set the Record Straight …

University of Maryland, Baltimore County students made history, declaring that they had staged the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest water-gun fight. Nevermind that only 114 people turned out for the battle, that they could only use puny squirt guns that needed constant refueling, and that Guinness officials still need to confirm the feat. According to the university, breaking the record wasn’t hard because there wasn’t one. The council wanted to bring students together, and to show prospective freshmen touring the school that UMBC has thriving school spirit.

First Year Council members hope the event will start a new reputation for record-breaking social events. “Our school isn’t even 50 years old,” Junior Kristi McDurmon said. “So everything we do now is creating history.”(www.ba ltimoresun.com)

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Khrushchev speaks on Cold War Students support Andrea M. Janey Arts & Entertainment Editor

On April 18, students and community members filled the Stackner Ballroom to attend “When Empires Clash: A Discourse with Khrushchev and Powers”, which featured Dr. Sergei Khrushchev, the son of former Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. Khrushchev discussed the soviet viewpoint of the Cold War, explaining why people should learn about it.

World War II came to a close in 1945, but some argue that the fighting didn’t. The end of the “Great War” may have brought the end of the hot wars, but created a new era of war. The Cold War, which lasted for almost 40 years, had a profound effect on the nuclear arms race, international relations, economics, and even space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union.

During the Cold War, Americans flew missions over the Soviet Union, and Soviet spies tried to and often successfully did, receive American information. While missions were dangerous for both sides, they carried them out.

Some became prisoners of war and survived, while others died during their missions. Although the Cold War was indeed a “cold war” (there were no battles), planes were shot down, and the threat of a nuclear holocaust on both fronts was ever present.

Nearly 20 years after the Cold War ended, the ideas resulting from it have left a lasting imprint on the lives of people who lived it.

“The Cold War was only 20 percent democracy vs. Communism, the other 80 percent was

two super powers emerging after WWII, and fighting for control.

It’s like two hungry bulldogs fighting over a dish of food - no one wants to go hungry.”

Francis Gary Powers, Jr. who is the son of Francis Gary Powers, an American U-2 pilot who was shot down over the U.S.S.R. in May of 1960 and held prisoner for 21 months, gave his perspective of the Cold War. Both Krushchev and Powers discussed the roles their fathers played in shaping the events surrounding the Cold War. Nikita Khrushchev initially denied that the soviets had shot down Powers’ plane and that they had taken him hostage, but three days later admitted that Powers had in fact become a POW. Another panel member included Dr. Ronald Kurth, a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a retired naval aviator.

Admiral Kurth, US Navy (Ret.), served as both the Naval and Defense Attaché in American Embassy in Moscow. During his time in the Soviet Union, Kurth used his charm and people skills acquired at the Naval Academy to win over high-ranking soviet military personnel.

Dr. Dave McDaniel, one of Carroll’s history professors, not only has a professional background in Cold War culture, but also lived it. Sharing stories of drills in his elementary school and images he remembers seeing on television, McDaniel, much like he does in his classes, brought the events out of a textbook and into reality.

“The girls would go in first and then the boys would cover the girls to protect them. As a fourth grader, I wasn’t concerned with saving the girls, but the cold war lasted for many, many years, and

No movement in unionization efforts Mark R. DeBoer Staff Writer

It’s been nearly three months since the Carroll College faculty voted on unionizing, but there is still no definitive answer from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on the first appeal from the Carroll administration.

On February 11, 2005 the faculty voted to see if the unionization would pass by count of simple majority.

The administration has appealed the original NLRB ruling from January of this year, on the grounds that the faculty doesn’t meet the requirements of a unionizing organization, allowing the faculty to partake in the vote.

In an interview with Dr. Deirdre Keenan of the English Department, Keenan stated, “The NLRB found in [the faculty’s] favor. [The appeal is] in Washington, D.C. only because the administration appealed it.”

The ballot box from the vote was immediately sealed, and was sent to the NLRB’s regional office until the appeal is ruled on.

Keenan went on to say, “The NLRB hasn’t said if they’ll hear the appeal, but the faculty is only frustrated [by the delay

in the ruling], but not feeling defeated.”

Upon being questioned about why the NLRB hasn’t ruled yet, Keenan responded, “The NLRB [in Washington, D.C.] is very short staffed.”

The NLRB usually only takes a few weeks to rule on appeals, so being short staffed seems to be the reason behind the delay.

In an e-mail, Dr. Lynne Bernier, College Provost and Associate Professor of Politics, gave the same opinion as Keenan. “The college has appealed the regional NLRB decision to allow the vote to be held. The national NLRB has not yet notified us as to whether or not they will consider [the administration’s] appeal.”

While the future of the unionization effort seems to be in flux at the moment, Keenan stated, “[The faculty] is operating under the idea of a union.

The search for the new president doesn’t affect unionization.

We’re hopeful that the new president will work comfortably and openly with the faculty.”

Both sides seemed hopeful of the issue being resolved over the summer, so the new school year could be started next fall with it being understood which way the matter of the unionization will go.

later, I didn’t mind so much.”

It was also a personal story for Powers, as he shared his father’s story and how he came to realize that his dad wasn’t just a regular dad.

“I grew up thinking everyone had a dad like mine. His experiences were things we talked about, but life changed when he was killed in a crash on August 1, 1977. I couldn’t understand why the press called wanting information about my dad.”

After he realized that his dad wasn’t like everybody else’s, he began researching his father and his experience, the Cold War and the events leading up to it.

Because of his experiences, Powers founded the Cold War Museum, located near Washington, D.C. in 1996.

Following the panel member’s remarks, members of the audience were able to participate in a question and answer session. Many of the questions were directed to Khrushchev regarding his father. Although he answered them all, prior to answering a question regarding his father and the Soviet view of the Cuban Missile Crisis, “The short answer is, read my book, it’s all in there,” before giving a more serious response, added, “That’s the boring version. There’s a much more exciting story…in my book.”

While each panel member had different views of the events and impact of the Cold War, each shared his stories and ideas. For some attending the discussion, the ideas and stories expanded their knowledge of the Cold War, while for others it opened new doors and provided clarity, not from a textbook, but from people who know it and lived it.

East Ave. stop sign

Steve Van Dien Staff Writer

City of Waukesha officials will soon investigate a hot topic at Carroll College – whether the two-way signs on the crosswalk between Shattuck Auditorium and Steele/Swarthout Hall, near the East Avenue/Wright Street intersection, are sufficient for safety.

“That’s a problem area,” acknowledged City Alderman Randall Radish, who represents Waukesha’s District 11, including the college.

Some Carroll students agree.

They favor replacing the current “Motorist Must Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk” signs with two-way stop signs.

“That would sure be nice,” said senior Krysta Kaczmaryzyk.

“It would certainly make it easier to cross,” said sophomore Brittany Bayer.

“Then you wouldn’t have to worry about getting hit by cars,” said freshman Angela Romano.

“When you’re waiting to cross, you’re always wondering if they’re going to stop or not.”

The current signs just aren’t enough, Romano added.

“When [drivers] see them, they don’t actually slow down,” she said. “[They] just stop putting on the gas.”

Freshman Jessica Thompson said she had a close call in the crosswalk in February, when a driver “almost didn’t stop.” “[Drivers] go through there so fast, it’s ridiculous,” said sophomore Kristen Czajka.

The problem is exacerbated, said senior Katie Kiekhaefer, by the hill which East Avenue becomes as

drivers from downtown Waukesha approach the crosswalk.

“It’s hard to see [the crosswalk] when you’re coming up the hill,” she said.

When residents ask for a stop sign, Radish said, the city’s Buildings and Grounds Committee and Engineering Department work together to assess the request.

They research the history of signs in the area and determine whether traffic counts are appropriate.

Based on that information, the committee then decides whether the signs are necessary for public safety before making a recommendation to the Common Council.

Radish said he’d refer the issue to the Buildings and Grounds Committee at the Common Council’s next meeting.

However, the four-way stop lights farther up on East Avenue – at the College Avenue intersection – might prevent stop signs from being installed at the controversial crosswalk.

“My gut feeling is they wouldn’t put it there because of the lights,” Radish said, citing the possibility of traffic pileups.

“There would be stop signs, a crosswalk and lights all within a block.”

The answer, Radish said, might be to make the current signs more difficult for drivers to overlook, perhaps by adding flashing lights.

“Even if [the committee] is against stop signs, we can probably get some better signage there,” he said.

The Common Council meets next at 7:30 p.m. on May 2 in the Council Chambers at Waukesha City Hall, 201 Delafield St.

Academic Presentations

Photo by Jill Ridenour

Senior Brandy Slayton exhibited her final presentation during Celebrate Carroll.

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U.N.-acceptable failure in the United Nations Tyler Hahn Staff Writer

Most of them were hacked to death by machetes - others were clubbed or stabbed.

There are horrific, depraved videos of families begging for their lives as their Hutu neighbors and countrymen slashed them to death with machetes. The elderly, babies, women, and men were killed indiscriminately because of their Tutsi ethnicity. All told, in 100 days in 1994, 1,000,000 people were gruesomely murdered in Rwanda.

That is the quickest, most efficient genocide in the history of humanity. Where was the U.N.?

At the very beginning of the genocide, nine Belgian-U.N. peacekeepers were violently murdered, and their bodies dragged through the streets. There were 2500 U.N. peacekeepers in Rwanda at the time. The ground-forces reported back to U.N. that the Hutus had become increasingly violent and murderous towards their Tutsi countrymen. They requested additional support. As the violence geared up, U.N. peacekeepers gathered 2,000 Tutsi minorities under their protection in a safe-house. Government controlled radio began asking Hutus in the country to kill their neighbors, the “cockroach Tutsis.” The ground-forces heard back from U.N. officials, their orders: stand down and be prepared for extraction. Helicopters flew in and lifted away the troops. The 2,000 people they had been protecting were immediately slaughtered. No aid was sent,

no international support was provided. As 1,000,000 innocent people were atrociously hacked to death, the U.N. did nothing. The U.N. paved the way for the genocide that ensued. Their reasoning for noninvolvement? It was a civil conflict and did not concern the United Nations. Would the U.N. stand by, uninvolved as 1,000,000 Frenchmen were being murdered? 1,000,000 British? No, it would not. The natives who were murdered were of no consequence to the U.N.. Involvement would not serve U.N. strategic or organizational interests – be damned the humanitarian interests.

The list of U.N. clusterf*%s goes on and on. It sat idly by as 250,000 Muslims were killed in Bosnia. There have been wide-spread allegations of rape and childmolestation by U.N. peacekeepers in the Congo, and recently a French U.N. official was arrested for running a pedophile ring in that country. Most recently the Oil-ForFood scandal, whereby Saddam Hussein, Kojo Annan, and others made billions at the expense of starving and dying Iraqis, has presented itself.

John Bolton, President Bush’s nominee for ambassador to the U.N., has been rightly critical of the failing organization.

Bolton has a long and distinguished career as a public servant. He has worked at the US Agency for International Development, DOJ, Dept. of State, AEI, and holds two degrees from Yale. Liberals need to direct their anger at the UN’s intolerable failures, not at Bush’s well qualified nominee.

Bible Stories 101

Easter: What’s the difference?

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that might have felt more like crucifixion pain than resurrection joy. So what’s the diff?

I am intrigued by the dynamics at the end of the story Jesus tells about the return of the wayward son in the more familiar parable of the prodigals. When the playboy son returns home to the surprisingly warm and generous reception of his father, the older brother is resentful of so much care lavished upon the irresponsible, younger brother.

William Humphreys Bitterness prevents the older son Staff Writer from participating happily or EASTER has come and easily in the homecoming feast.

I am likewise intrigued by gone. Easter! The high holy day of most of Christianity! And so the dynamics at the end of the what now? What does it mean? story of Jonah --- and the big fish, of course.

Does it make Most folks any difference? who know What’s the big something of deal? This artithis story, stop cle gets to the reading and “send” button in the week “And to his amazement remembering after Jonah after Easter; vomited it’s scheduled and resentment, he was is back up onto for publication in the second 100 percent successful.” the shore for another run at week after whatever it was Easter. ReadGod was callers may get to ing him to do. it then or in Oh, I know! the month folGod wanted lowing Easter.

Jonah to go to By now, who that terrible city of Ninevah and can even remember?

Did you enjoy some Easter do his prophetic thing (by “his”, ham?

Maybe some Easter I mean Jonah’s, but it could be hymns? A few readers may “their” prophetic thing!). And have attended a sunrise worship Jonah, on the second attempt, service, even an Easter vigil over did go there. And he did bring Saturday night, possibly a return to a church somewhere to worSee Easter Page 5 ship before a family gathering

Counterpoint

U.N.-professional nomination for Ambassador Samantha Povilonis Staff Writer

“Nobel peace prizes don’t mean anything anymore. They hand them out like candy. I’m actually in line to get one,” says Tyler Hahn about Kofi Annan and the U.N. receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 “for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.”

While discussing the U.N. with Tyler and Dr. Rabidoux, who actually worked at the U.N., he started to speak of the overwhelming corruption within the organization. Referencing the Oil for Food scandal, Tyler then moved on to a U.N. official who ran a “pedophile” ring in the Congo. When Dr. Rabidoux protested and asked if that was the institution of the U.N. or the specific official, Tyler replied by saying, “The U.N. told him – molest those kids.”

In continuing the discussion, the idea of U.N. soldiers raping “women and little boys” (Tyler’s exact words) everywhere they are sent was discussed. Upon being questioned, again by the professor who worked for the U.N., about the idea that every time a United States marine rapes a woman in Okinawa, should we shut down the United States military. “Yes, we should,” stated Tyler, snickering. Somehow, Tyler joked at every point that was mentioned by Dr. Rabidoux or myself.

Although I knew Tyler was closed-minded (i.e, the accusations of the professors of

Carroll being incredibly liberal {at a liberal arts school, who would have thought} and his disapproval of the Vagina Monologues) I didn’t think that he would make jokes about something he apparently feels so strongly about. Now that I have stooped to Tyler’s level by attacking him, as he attacks those he doesn’t agree with, I suppose actual points as to why the U.N. is still a useful organization and the idea that John Bolton shouldn’t be appointed ambassador. For starters, the U.N. is only as effective as the countries that are members of the organization. As the strongest nation in the U.N., one would assume that rather than condemn the U.N. and its practices, we would work hard to try to improve the organization. While many would argue that is the plan of John Bolton, the President’s nominee to be the new U.S. ambassador to the U.N., some would say that by “restructure,” John Bolton means “tear down.”

I am willing to admit that the U.N. has its flaws. The way they stayed silent and refused to act during times of genocide in other countries is horrible. But the United States didn’t act in all of those times either. Although the U.N. has done horrible things, more good comes from the organization than bad. Perhaps we need to work on the disorganization within our own government before “restructuring” the hierarchy of an organization that involves the entire world, not just us.

Four years isn’t that long Andrea M. Janey Arts & Entertainment Editor

Opening convocation seems like a million years ago, but the four years I’ve been at Carroll have gone quickly. I didn’t put too much thought into it when I started; high school went fast, college probably wouldn’t…but it did. I’ve had a great time in college and wouldn’t trade most of it for the world. I’ve made some great friends, had opportunities, both academically and socially that will help once I leave the security that I’ve grown accustomed to since I started kindergarten.

There have been hundreds of people, both at Carroll and home, who’ve helped me make it as far as I have. Without the support, guidance, and friendship I don’t think, I know I wouldn’t have stayed at Carroll, and I wouldn’t be getting ready to graduate. Even though I’m going to try, there aren’t enough words or space to tell them each how I feel and how thankful I am.

My parents have always been there when I fell, bounced a check, had a spaz attack about school, and even to help mend a broken heart because of stupid boys. Without them, and their checkbooks, I wouldn’t have made it through college and I wouldn’t be writing this.

My friends, both from Carroll and from home, there have been a lot of things we’ve been through together. The good times far outweigh the bad, and the “we probably shouldn’t have done that” moments are memories that I’ll treasure forever, no matter how fun or stupid it may have been. Even though we’re all

moving on to new points in our lives, the friendships we’ve made over the years, no matter how far apart we are, you’ll always have a special place in my heart.

The faculty at Carroll has been wonderful throughout my four years here. I’ve never walked into a classroom and felt that a professor didn’t have a genuine interest in ensuring their students were getting a great education, regardless of taking it for an LSP or a major or minor requirement.

I’ve always felt that the professors I’ve had, even if I hated the class (which there have been a few), were looking out for my best interest as a student. Even if the administration disagreed with me on the superior teaching of professors, there have been a considerable number who have put a lasting impression on me, both in the classroom, and as a person.

I’ve been lucky to have some great mentors, people who’ve influenced me academically and socially. To them, I express my most sincere gratitude and thank you for every bit of advice and guidance, even if I didn’t think I needed it at the time.

The New Perspective staff, you have been nothing but wonderful to work with, teaching me the practical sides of journalism, and what it’s like to spend so much time and effort on achieving a common goal.

It’s been fantastic to work with each of you throughout the year.

The random conversations in the office have made layout more fun, and even though I was nervous coming in, this year has been nothing to worry about. To next year’s editorial staff, I wish you good luck.

Going Greek was one of the

best decisions of my life. I gained lifelong friendship, and leadership skills, and somehow managed to sneak in a few formals and social events. I’ll admit I don’t always like my sisters, however, they’re more than sisters, they’re my friends. For those who think Greeks buy their friends, the friends I’ve made and the memories I’m taking with me can’t have a price tag put on them, like the MasterCard commercials, they’re priceless.

Taking classes with your friends can be a fun, but it can also be difficult to concentrate.

The downside to taking a class with your friends, it often makes it hard to concentrate. The upside, if you miss a class, you always have someone to get notes from, and it makes it easier to deal with the annoying kid who sits next to you. Thanks to the friends who’ve made dealing with that guy, missed classes, or boring lectures easier to deal with.

As a graduating senior, I’ve reflected back on my four years at Carroll and wouldn’t change most of it. Sure I’ve done some dumb things, procrastinated too long, but overall, there are only a few things I’d do differently if I had the chance. College has been a great experience for me, but I didn’t do it alone.

The best advice I can give to those coming back in the fall, or the 800 incoming students: you can’t control what the administration does, but make the most of your college experience. Four years seems like a long time, but in the end, it goes quickly; enjoy it while you can. Four years seems like a long time, but with all of the memories, homework, and experiences, it really isn’t.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

The New Perspective

Politically Speaking

Adios Pioneer Paul

Greg Rabidoux, Ph. D. Staff Writer

Okay, I really can’t say with any degree of certainty if the inspiration for the “Pioneer” in the Carroll College Pioneers was indeed Paul, but to me it at least sounds more like a pioneer than say, Nigel, but that’s just me.

Adios though either way. This is my last column for awhile, okay, ever, for The New Perspective. I am leaving our hallowed little campus at the end of this semester to pursue a variety of endeavors, including the actual practice of law, writing, and generally letting politicians of all stripes who let our wonderful country down “have it.”

So, if you’ve been one of the few, the proud, to be in one of my little get-togethers I call a class, hope you enjoyed it, learned a lot and don’t look back on the experience with too much pain or trauma, save that for your capstone experience! In the meantime, and now that I’ve gathered myself (I said I wouldn’t cry) here, in no special order, are some of my final parting shots.

Think of them as my gift to you to remember me by (I know just a fancy way of saying I’m too cheap to buy a real gift, sorry); Final Parting Shots and Flowery Bouquets; President Bush: Go Get ‘Em Bushy. Apparently, First Lady Laura Bush imparted this sage advice to Dubya shortly after Osama Bin Laden (remember

him, tall fellow, bearded, likes to star in lots of home videos, secretly enjoys McDonald fries) became “Enemy Number One.” Well “43” (Papa Bush was 41) hasn’t brought Bin Laden’s hide back to hang on the Crawford, Texas ranch, but he sure put his size 8 Texas Walking Boots in the rear-end of Messrs. Al “LockBox” Gore and John “Reporting for Duty” Kerry. What’s the lesson here? Avoid being too much of a smart-guy or gal, pretend to be irritated by people who know less than you (when really you don’t have a clue as to the answer) and just keep holding Town Hall Meetings with real Americans chosen by real political consultants to promote your policies and image and you too can become the First Cowboy at the White House Ranch. That and be born a Bushy. Worked for Dubya. Now Jeb, well, as Dubya would say there’s a white, er, black dog, I mean ship, er, sheep in every family. Three years, eight months, 9 days. But who’s counting besides me and Dick “steady as a pacemaker” Cheney?

Governor Schwarzenegger: Recently, Arnold, when asked what he would do about the challenge of immigrants coming to our country, declared, essentially, close our borders and lock them all out of the US. Later, there followed the inevitable claim of being misquoted, retraction or a half-baked apology, these things seem to blur together after awhile. Maybe Arnold was having “steroid rage” flashback. Maybe a bad hair-day.

Perhaps someone mentioned T-3 was truly an abysmal movie. Or, maybe Arnold is just an intolerant, steroid-raging movie-star.

I don’t know. This won’t effect the national drive to change the entire US Constitution to allow him to run for President though, will it? I hope not, I just can’t get enough of celebrities who

become Governors, can you? By the way, aren’t Arnold groupies trying to change our Constitution because Mr. S is originally from Austria, or as his official application stated, “Immigrant”?

Michael Jackson: Nope, you won’t trick me again. I promised to never say Neverland Again.

Okay, one final RhinestoneGloved parting shot-Please America, “Just Say No” to any more “Thriller” sleep-overs with MJ. Jackson or Jordan.

Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry: Well, since the good guys won last year, now it is truly a rivalry.

Still, I miss Pedro. Best Yankee strategy to win-hit the ball to Manny. Worst Yankee strategy to lose-throw the ball to Manny when he is holding a bat. If I see you down “Yawkey Way” after a game I’ll buy you a frosty one.

Just bring along your I.D. if frosty to you involves hops and fermentation.

The New Pope: Not touching that with a 40 foot benedictine pole. Just hope the new Pope is a Sox fan and truly despises evil, aka, Yankees.

Carroll Seniors: Truly Best Wishes. To borrow from one of the all-time greats, “It’s truly a rat race out there, do yourself a favor, stay home with your parents, let them pay, stay in school forever.”

Carroll Faculty: (The good, the bad and the really ugly). Just kidding about that last bit about ugly. Keep on doing good for all who enter here, the students deserve nothing less.

Finally, I want to thank The New Perspective for giving me a board to sound on for over three years, a very dedicated staff of writers and editors, my fellow colleagues, particularly, Lelan McLemore who is a giant among lilliputians, and all of my students who made me become better at my craft of teaching.

I hope you got your money’s worth.

Eat Jimmy’s World

Sleep deprivation: path to glory

Jim Verbick Staff Writer

Finals week is just around the corner, and with it comes long term papers, long and late study sessions and very little sleep. We’re not even into finals week yet and I am already pulling all-nighters and scavenging whatever free time I have to get in a nap or two. I have turned into a nap junkie, eager for my next score.

I have recently been chosen to be the Opinion Editor for this fine paper next year. I can assure you that I did not sleep my way to the top; there was no sleeping involved.

This semester I experienced

my first authentic all-nighter.

I had previously gone a full day without sleep back when I attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. What can I say; I was a young, stupid freshman. I heard many people talk about how my college life would be filled with sleepless nights and mountains of textbooks. Up to that point in time, I had not experienced such events. The core classes I was taking didn’t require any serious commitments which would need me to stay up late to finish any sort of assignment. Since I did not have any homework to do, I found myself extremely bored and in search of any activity I could find. It was an entirely pointless move on my part and I recommend to everyone not to follow the stupid example of my curious youth.

This semester I have been caught in a mess of critical reviews and constitutional law case briefings. A lot of the work could have been done in the earlier hours of the day, but my ability to think better at night has lead me to wait until the day is over to start my work. A few weeks ago I pulled not one, but

two all-nighters in the span of three days. The following day of one of those late night sessions I was unable to even catch a nap and spent nearly 42 straight hours awake. I like to call this my insomnia phase.

Before long, I made a transition into a phase I never intended to take, nor did I know was possible for me to reach. I laid down on my bed to rest, but not to nap; I had work I needed to finish first. To no one’s surprise, I ended up falling asleep.

I slept from 6:00 p.m. until 11 p.m. It was at this point when I realized I had become nocturnal.

The disappointing part was that I didn’t have any of the cool abilities that other nocturnal animals have, like sonar and night vision.

In closing, I’d like to end the first year of my column with a message for all those who have not experienced an all-nighter yet so far in their college career or if you’re just an incoming freshman who happened to pick up the last version of The New Perspective, you may also learn from this: Don’t be stupid, sleep while you still can.

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Old Farts Corner

Dear Carroll, goodbye and fairwell

Steve Van Dien Staff Writer

Three years ago, I was a wreck, mentally and emotionally.

Clinical depression had killed my confidence, peace of mind, and job. I didn’t know what to do – or, quite frankly, whether to remain alive.

I recovered, thanks to three reasons. One was my Christian faith, and also a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

The other reason was something not generally considered a benefit: not having a college degree. Ages ago, I’d attended UW-Waukesha and UWM, but poverty had made me drop out.

I had found adequate jobs without that sheepskin, but doubted if I could again. My family, therefore, suggested I apply to Carroll. I did, and was accepted.

Now I’m about to graduate, wondering where the time went. But I’m not wondering whether attending Carroll was worthwhile.

Unquestionably, it was. I had terrific teachers and classmates who helped me get my act together so well that I’m ready to take it on the road.

I have quite a few folks to thank, more than I have room to acknowledge. But some I must mention personally.

Professors Jim Vopat, Gary Stevens and Suzy Clarkson Holstein helped me regain confidence in my writing ability, while stretching my talent further than I’d thought it could go.

Professors Robert Black and

Elena DeCosta put up patiently with my personal foibles, while guiding me through the mysteries and wonders of Spanish.

Prof. Christine Sauer helped me, a non-scientist, understand Human Genetics in the context of contemporary issues, such as abortion and cloning.

All my classes were excellent, but two were extraordinary.

Unfortunately, those who taught them are no longer here.

One was Prof. Joel Heim, one of the “Fired Four” who deserved tenure but was denied it. His Philosophy of Religion seminar was an intellectual feast.

The other was Prof. David Gilcrest, whose poetry/writing course was superb. Gilcrest left Carroll because he thought his prospects here, and those of the liberal arts, weren’t great.

Regarding the latter, I hope he was wrong. Among my former classmates, I thank especially: Tabitha Menning, Carroll ’04, for the opportunity to write this column; Jessica Cziske, Carroll ’04, for perceptively and constructively criticizing my writing, and her delightfully dry wit; Chad Van Dierendonk and Haakon Haakenson, both Carroll ’04 as well, plus Mary Kumar and Tina Vasos, Carroll ’03, for their thought-provoking and frequently hilarious contributions to Gilcrest’s class.

Thanks also to everybody at the Walter Young Center, Business Office, Registrar’s Office, the Todd Wehr Memorial Library, and (of course) The New Perspective, for helping an Old Fart to thrive here.

So many fellow ’05 grads to thank, for everything from their humor and energy to their intelligence and charm: Melissa McGraw, Mandy Bothe, Bear Milne, Krysta Kaczmarzyk, Ryan Castillo, Kate Dorsey, Tracy Gratz, Andrea Janey, Kim Anderson – anybody I’ve forgotten, please forgive me. I love y’all.

To all my brother and sister Pioneers, good luck and God bless you.

OF, over and out.

Easter: Hymn or ham Continued from Page 4

God’s warning. And to his amazement and resentment, he was 100 percent successful. EVERYONE repented and turned to God. God, with all warmth and love and care and generous grace (there is no other kind) forgave them and saved them from the destruction God was otherwise going to bring upon them, their households and animals, and their whole land.

How did Jonah like that? NOT AT ALL, thank you very much.

Anger! Resentment! Bitterness!

Shaking his fist at God, Jonah shouts this incredible indictment against God: “I knew that you were gonna do that, you generous, gracious, loving, caring so and so!!!” … And that’s what can happen to people trying to be faithful in our response to the Easter message of God’s com-

pletely powerful and generous and gracious love and care for us. We can quickly and easily succumb to the temptation to define, describe, and limit who has access to such great, good news. Many who would claim to be faithful still want to be sure that others get it right, do the right thing, say the right words, worship on the right day of the week, speak to the right people, baptize people at the right age, have communion mean the right things, and, and, and, and let some people in while keeping some people out.

I believe that if Easter means anything for which moving a stone is worth, it means that God’s gracious, abundant, abiding love is bigger than anything we can put up against it. So: I say, “what the heck, we might as well get on with enjoying it and sharing it with each other and with others.” Happy Easter all the time!

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The New Perspective

Time scheduling 101 Laura Elaine Johnson Staff Writer

Anybody know what time it is?

Sure, I normally have a watch wrapped around my wrist which purports such necessary information, but I was in such a hurry that morning that I completely forgot about it. That day began something like this...

I woke up to a cold, overcast sky - the kind which makes you want to pull the covers up closer to your chin and snuggle into a soft, pillowy goodness for another hour or four without a second thought. Eventually, I stumbled out of bed, tripped over my shoes that had mysteriously relocated themselves into my bedroom, and managed to bang my elbow on the nearest inanimate, pointy object standing between me and the bathroom. After I was finally semi awake and ready to leave for class, I came to realize that I had been gypped on my newspaper (again) despite the fact that my neighbor somehow received his.

I abated the temptation of taking his Journal Sentinel by innocently displaying a forceful middle finger toward his closed door and made my way toward Main Hall.

After my first class, with five minutes to spare until my next one, I had to run out to my car that was parked about fifteen miles away in a two hour parking zone, which I had already exceeded because 20 other students found out about my ‘secret spot’ and when I returned to the same building for my second class, I came to realize I had no conception of the time.

“Anybody know what time it is?” I asked, breathlessly, of the nearest gathering of collegians.

I almost dread asking that question these days, especially with the reality of finals coming up in only a week. It seems that the allocated 24 hours in a day isn’t quite enough to meet the needs of a college student with a job, extracurricular activities,

a family and, oh yeah, that precious hour or two of shut eye in-between. I’ve recently found myself in a similar bind, struggling with the trials of starting a new job, attending my love for writing, visiting family members on the weekends and making the grade when it comes to school.

For me, attending every class and acing every quiz is nearly impossible.

Although I put forth my best, I always feel guilty when I falter. As though I were a delinquent with a missed class or a washout when the professor returns a quiz which only promotes a C grade. But what am I to do after working a ten hour day, spending three hours in the Computer Lab finishing a Graphics project and then feverishly attending to a pile of laundry that’s three feet shy of the ceiling before hitting the books?

Well, recently a professor handed out some of the following information (gratis), and, I must say, it’s not bad!

Flash cards, baby. Either buy a pack or, better yet, cut up a bunch of scrap paper that has inconsequential data on it and as you read an assigned chapter, write out pertinent concepts with the definitions on the back. I highly suggest finding someone to help quiz you with your flash cards, too, or you’ll not be as committed. Ask a relative, bug a friend or pay a stranger. It’s worth it.

Skip the cable.

So it’s Monday night and a group of your friends are getting together, as they always do, to watch the latest episode of Fear Factor.

Kindly decline the appetizing invitation of scrambling to scarf down your Mac and Cheese inbetween bouts of Lizzy sipping on rat stew and study instead. I know, watching Laci Scott guzzle a glass of rotten worms doesn’t even compare to Politics, but...

Ew. Re-work your snoozing schedule. A week before the dreaded death grip of an exam,

progressively begin going to sleep earlier and earlier (say by half hour increments) and concomitantly getting up earlier before your first class of the morning.

What’s the point of that, you say? Well, studying just before an exam or an assigned chapter will help you to recall what you’ve read only an hour or two prior.

This has worked for me considering that I sometimes work until 8:00 p.m. and have absolutely no cognitive abilities once ‘pajama mode’ hits.

Read the book. No, really.

Turn off the phone(s). It is impossible for me to NOT answer the phone when people call. Although my intentions are genuine, to simply say a quick hello to friend or relative, I somehow end up chatting for an hour or more. But, realistically, one night of not being in the loop won’t kill you (hopefully) and you’ll be amazed at how much more concentration can be given to the books. You could also leave a message on your answering machine that states that you are home but currently very busy and that whoever is calling should leave a message so you can call them back. Plus, it’s just plain entertaining to change your answering machine message every other day.

Make a schedule. Set aside specific times for studying and for whatever else it is that you might do. One is more likely to accomplish specific tasks if they are written down and we all know that relying upon our memories isn’t the safest card to play. On a side note, I would earnestly suggest leaving ‘Beer Thirty’ and ‘Tequila Twister’ off the list.

Hope that helps. Otherwise, I’ve just being going on about studying when I could have actually been studying myself.

Regardless, I genuinely wish everyone the best of luck during their finals and hope you all have a great summer filled with sun (and Twister)!

Bear Tales

A Carroll Experience? Why yes!

Bear Milne Opinion Editor

Three years and six semesters ago I transferred to a small liberal arts college in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Wisconsin! Cheese and beer and brats! And cold - I left the World’s Most Famous Beach and ocean waves and surfing and year-round watersports - for me. I left a full-time job and friends, a girlfriend (long over), sold my car, and up and left sunrising beaches and margaritas for Milton and Keats and John Stuart Mill and the inverted pyramid and Homecoming.

Movement, variety, evolution, transition, change. That’s what life’s about, and it took me 1200 miles, five flights back and

forth, varying digress of debt, a torn meniscus, a broken hand and a torn-up, discarded, rebuilt, reused, recycled and ultimately still rebuilding heart to learn I can’t control anything. But that’s me, sometimes I’m stubborn, sometimes and amiable and compassionate, and sometimes I don’t care.

But life is full of small stuff, the little stuff, and most of it’s trivial; no, cancel that, it’s all trivial, everything. The fact that we can’t control a damn thing in this life is the only thing we need to know - all we have power over is ourselves and the decisions we make.

I wanted an education, and Carroll provided that. I wanted it, I paid for it, and I came here to get it. What I didn’t know I wanted was to expedite on extracurricular activities like being a disc jockey for a radio station, or doing play-by-play and color commentary for football games.

Things like organizing banquets and working with my peers as a team.

The Carroll Experience? It was an attempt by the Student Senate to try to get some tangible evidence for the administration

and for themselves to evaluate the wants and desires and ambitions of a student here at Carroll. My Carroll Experience has been one that I won’t ever be able to forget.

The people that have come and gone, the roles and positions I’ve held in student organizations and those who came before me and those who now look at me like, “I gotta follow you?”

My father always said that college would be the best years of my life. I don’t know about that just yet - but in 24 years it’s been the best time and experiences of my life. I found everything I wanted to, everything I didn’t want to, and everything that your parents and counselors and teachers never tell you about.

And so, I shall (as so many others) bid my farewell to all that have inspired or motivated and caught my eye and respect; to all my professors, thank you for your time and efforts and patience and strength; to all my coworkers, I hope that laughter can find the MDR without me, but keep up the good work; WCCX, The New Perspective, Century Magazine thanks to all my fellow peers and scholars in the endeavors we’ve shared, or not. I loved it all.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Finally graduating and leaving the labels behind Jessica Pairrett

that I did it myself to one of the women I work with — I was surprised a mother with young kids On May 8, 2005, at a time I listens to Lazer 103. I couldn’t don’t know yet, I will be walking help but applying one of my across the stage ready to receive own demeaning, hated labels to my diploma’s folder. I will finally someone else. have my bachelor’s degree, someBack in one of my high thing I did not question going to schools (yes, I went to a number school for, only to decide that I of them), my friends and I had a wanted to forgo all those years discussion during lunch one day. of school and get my associate’s My good buddy Amanda came degree (in something else) up with a revelation, one that instead. But here I am, a senior. I think still applies today. She Actually, I’m not sure I’m said that we were the weirdos. I a senior. I’d prefer to think of didn’t agree until she continued: myself as a super senior or some- Because other kids thought they thing greater than that. Labels were normal, they saw us as and I don’t get along too well. A weird, yet in reality we were the good friend of mine from WCTC truly normal people. Well sure, and I decided to look at our time my preppy older friends would there differently. From semester talk about their dates and their to semester, we passed into a weekends and cheer leading and different grade. Fall 2000 we school stuff, but with my “weird” were freshman and we morphed friends, what else would be disinto sophomores by our second cussed? Certainly not “preppy” semester there. By spring 2002, things. we were seniors already, walkWe talked about life and ing across the stage, hoping we family issues and caring for our wouldn’t trip friends, the along the way stuff that or cry too when you much after “I’d prefer to think of myself think about all our classit really matas a super senior or mates and ters when all friends met something greater than that.” is said and back upstairs done in high in our design school. We library for talked about what would cutting our be the last time. lunch hour study hall and gainForget all that sentimental- ing another lunch for socializing ity. When I decided to go back time. We talked about “Oreo” to school, I had the trouble of (I left that school without findlosing basically all my credits. ing out his real name) leaving Going from 68 credits down to school, going to McDonald’s a mere 15 or 18, the max that and coming back to sit with us, can be accepted in transferred cup of orange drink in hand credits, kind of knocks you along with some added strong down. Instead of being the “juice” in there. We shared conmighty senior (or sophomore cern for our friend, and how she or junior in a four-year system), was doing after being raped by I had become a lowly freshman her boyfriend’s friend. Maybe (no offense, but it seems like not the most normal stuff, but those previous classes were for the stuff that really happened in naught). the world.

Once I transferred here, I got engaged during I hoped no one would ask me Christmas. It’s kind of weird what class I was. And of course calling my boyfriend my fiancé. the dreaded question was asked, I feel like I’m bragging. After making me ponder the answer: all, isn’t that all girls want — to “Would you like the long story get married and be a princess on or the short? … Short? Okay, their wedding day? I didn’t think a freshman/sophomore … ” or I wanted that princess feeling “Long? Well, I was at WCTC until I bought my poofy dress …” and glimmering tiara. Damn it, Those are just the pesky new falling into that old stereotype. labels that have long irritated me, So now I’m ready to gradubut I am happy to say, will not be ate. I’ve been looking at job a burden much longer. postings for years, when I graduSpeaking of labels, I sur- ated the first time and now this prised everyone in my middle upcoming date. You mean you school math class when we were have to have three to five years surveyed about our music prefer- experience just to apply? Does ences. At the time I preferred all my homework and internR&B but that wasn’t a choice, ship experience count in that? so I said the closest category to Hell, just send ’em an applicait: rap. From across the room, tion, resume and cover letter or one of my classmates, a former whatever anyway. Would they “juvy” attendant, demanded to have turned Mozart down for a know who had said that. For music teaching job when he was some reason, they didn’t think 13? If they knew any better, they a quiet person like me could like shouldn’t have. Just because a such … fill in your own adjec- worker has worked for five years tive here. Freshman year in high in the industry doesn’t mean they school, I abandoned my music did anything productive, right? preference for alternative rock Just throw out that label requireand have since become attached ment, people. That may not to some metal bands. I still await make the world a better place, that shocked look on the faces of but it could end the annoyance people when we talk about what of some people who just don’t we like. In fact, I have to admit always fit the mold.

Features Editor

FEATURES Thursday, April 28, 2005

The New Perspective

Chris Prah

STUDENT

SPOTLIGHT Josefine Ejebjork Staff Writer

Chris Prah loves the outdoors and she loves animals.

This brought her in to the field of environmental protection and conservation and eventually to Carroll College. Prah is now a senior and ready to graduate.

In a few days she will graduate with a double major in Environmental Science and Geography and a minor in Biology. If that wasn’t enough she will also leave Carroll College with the experience of an internship in Colorado with the Nature Conservancy. It is an international non profit organization that works to protect wildlife. In Colorado, Prah was in charge of the restoration of a river produced eco system habitat.

Before going on to graduate school, she will take a year off to get some more work experience.

Prah hopes to do some type of consulting engineering. She will

work with developers to help identify land before they buy or develop it. There are different regulations and permits you have to get before you are allowed to develop any new land, especially if it contains wetlands and other protected areas. This is where Prah comes in to help recognize these things and start the bureaucratic process of getting permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Prah also does much volunteer work. She currently volunteers at The Wildlife In Need Center which is a wildlife rehabilitation center where she is in charge of the education program.

She decided to come to Carroll College because of the Environmental Science program.

The major was broad which gave her an opportunity to narrow it down to what she’s interested in.

She could choose what classes she wanted to take. It also gave her a chance to do many hands-on

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Person on the Street

projects. For example, to gain extra field experience, she chose to take the first part of the biology capstone doing a project on Blanding turtles at Carroll College’s field station. This in turn gave her an advantage when she applied for her internship with the Nature Conservancy. “It opened many doors for me,” she said. Another advantage she had was that she got to know many of the professors very well and they knew who she was. Therefore they could give her valuable references when she needed it.

Her graduate school plans will take her west, to either Colorado or Montana, where she will study wildlife biology. Her plans fit well with her interests in the outdoors, hiking, mountain biking or canoeing. “That’s when I’m happiest, when I’m outside,” she said.

In the future Prah hopes to work for a non-profit organization like the Nature Conservancy or maybe being a wildlife biologist for the federal government. Perhaps she will go in to consulting which is a large field with many opportunities but also much competition. Anyhow, she will end up doing something that has to do with the outdoors and protection of the environment.

What is your most memorable moment from this year on The New Perspective executive staff?

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“Showing up late to meetings or not coming at all because the Sox went to the series.”

Senior Bear Milne

find in Yellowstone.

The drive to Yellowstone may sound long and boring, but along Interstate 90 there are the Badlands of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Devil’s Tower (think “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”).

Also, you might want to stop in Jackson, Wyo., and take a whitewater-rafting trip down the Snake River. A road trip with a few friends can make these sights more fun than a barrel of mon-

Sophomore Pete Seroogy Sports Editor

Opinion Editor

If you know a student or student organization you would like to see spotlighted in the “Student Spotlight” column, e-mail jpairret@cc.edu with your nomination.

Break your boundaries, not your bank While you’re out there you could check out Fredericksburg, Staff Writer Va. It is one of the most historic towns in the country and has It’s summer again, which some pretty cool tours. If you means working while the sun head south a bit, okay a lot, outside mocks you. No one likes Savannah, Ga., is the city with missing out on at least a little the nation’s largest registered bit of that summer sun. Perhaps urban historic landmark district. it is time to take a break from You may be asking what that the rigors of a job, and take a means. It simply means that there vacation. The question remains, is more to see in a 2.5 square mile however, where exactly to take area in Savannah than in any that vacation. other city in the United States.

There are traditional This includes lots of summer vacation spots shopping, restaurants like the beautiful shores and, of course, historic of Southern California, architecture.

“A road trip with a few friends or the warm Gulf water One more stop can make [it] more fun than a of the west coast of along the way could Florida. Not to mention include New Orleans, barrel of monkeys.”

Hawaii; we all know we La. You may not conwould love to go there if sider this to be an excitit didn’t cost half of your ing place when it is not tuition. Europe seems to be a keys. Don’t forget your camera.

Mardi Gras, but New Orleans Another awesome landmark is also very historic, but not in popular spot, but it also leaves a hole in your wallet and maybe is the Grand Canyon. It is amaz- a boring way. There are tours even your credit. Maybe your ingly beautiful, especially if you of the historic French Quarter, destination this summer should can be there around sunrise haunted houses and buildings, be somewhere that doesn’t leave (yeah, right) or sunset (that’s above ground tombs, and culimore like it). There are many nary tours where you may just you broke.

It may not sound exciting, tours you can take of the Grand be able to snag some awesome but national parks can be fun and Canyon, including by Jeep, heli- food. If you’re not into the New are fairly inexpensive. The most copter, or simply hiking.

Orleans tours, they also have a Looking for something Six Flags. After you get sick of popular national park is probably Yellowstone. Wyoming sounds east of the Mississippi? There history, you can ride some roller far away, but give it a try. It is are plenty of places to visit out coasters and forget everything a beautiful place full of things east besides New York City and you learned. to do and see. The moment you Florida. If you are into the outThere are many places to drive into the park, you will most doors and excitement, try some visit during the summer. This likely see some kind of animal, whitewater-rafting in West Vir- summer, try to be wallet and bank whether it is a bison, a moose, ginia on New River and Gauley account friendly. It wouldn’t hurt or an elk. If you like hiking and River. You can also take a scenic to learn a few things along the camping, Grand Teton National horseback or All Terrain Vehicle way. The only money you need Park is right next door to Yellow- tours. West Virginia and the to worry about this summer is stone and it is full of just as many states around are very historic the price of gas; unfortunately no moose, elk, and bison as you can and also very beautiful. one can help you there.

Jamie Lawrence

“Missing layout that went until 1 a.m. because of fraternity meetings that went longer.”

“Spending more time laughing during layout than being productive.”

“The meetings after the actual newspaper meetings on Wednesday nights.”

Senior April Karlen Layout Editor

Senior Andrea Janey Arts & Entertainment Editor

“Playing hangman and other ‘fun games’ during down time.”

“I’m on the exec staff?

It wasn’t just a dream?”

Senior Mike Buchholz Web Editor

Senior Katie Hadler Graphics Editor

“Running around getting pictures at 1 a.m.”

“Becoming friends with some of the best people I’ve ever known…and telling Pete what to do.”

Junior Jill Ridenour

Senior Amanda Bothe

Photo Editor

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Celebrate

Even though Celebrate Carroll, formerly Spri a variety of events that occurred. The pie in in the Campus Center as well as many The Outstanding Senior Award presented to opening speaker for Celebrate Carroll. Th also took place in many campus buildin Carroll entertained many studen

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ng Fling, got moved indoors, there were still n the face activity and toilet races were a hit other inflatables found in the Ballroom.

Talia Proffitt was followed by an inspirational heater, music, and academic presentations ngs. Altogether the events of Celebrate nts and made it through the rain.

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How to find a match online Paul Rottmann Special to The New Perspective

As everyday life becomes governed more and more by the Internet, so too has the ability to meet people. When it comes to looking for that special someone, people are turning towards the Internet to help guide their way.

Where to look. So you’ve decided to try and meet someone online. Where do you begin? The most common choices are either to jump in a chat room or post a profile on a match making web site. All sites will require you to register and give yourself a handle or nickname for you to be called.

Pick a name that describes your personality a little bit.

Avoid chat rooms. If you’re trying to meet someone with intimate implications, chat rooms are usually not the best place to look. Many people like to pretend they’re something they’re not in chat rooms. You think you may be talking to some 20-year-old stud and really be chatting with a 56year-old widower with nothing better to do. That’s not to say that decent people don’t browse chat rooms, but there are a lot of scary people out there! Some common chat arenas include yahoo.com and msn.com. Check them out if you just want to talk to someone, but don’t expect anything beyond that.

Match making sites. This new brand of sites is becoming increasingly popular in mainstream society. Some places have even gone into television ads to promote their sites. Oh, but there’s a catch. They will offer you to post your profile for free, but in order to contact someone, you need to pay up, some as

Dollars and Sense

high as $40-50 per month and maybe more. However, you can work this to your advantage. Post your free profile and if someone responds to it, just remember that they are paying to write to you. People who respond to these profiles are by far more trustworthy. More importantly, they are who they say they are. Popular match making sites include eHarmony.com, match.com, and americansingles.com. There are also a select few that are free like personals.yahoo.com. These are still fairly respectable sites with good chances of finding a mate.

You found a profile you like. Well what are you waiting for? If someone responds to your profile and you like him or her, write back! Many people who respond to a personal ad won’t wait very long before trying another ad. If you wait too long, you may miss out.

What should I write about?

Ever have an English or writing class that you had to write about yourself in a nutshell on the first day? In your first e-mail, do something like that. Don’t go overboard and talk about everything or they may lose interest down the line.

Talk about yourself in slightly more detail than your profile mentions, but leave enough out to have your potential mate curious.

If you both like each other, you’ll be fast pen pals.

We’ve been introduced, now what? Try to find a time of the day or night when both of you are free. If you haven’t already, join an Instant Messaging service like Yahoo!, AOL, or MSN and agree when to meet and chat.

This will allow a little personal comfort in talking to your potential mate, but don’t let it get too personal just yet. Don’t give out

home phone numbers, addresses, or any other vital information at this point. Chat with him or her for at least a few weeks and try to judge if they can be trusted with your personal information.

Making that phone call.

When you decide to make the step to talking on the phone, it’s okay to be nervous. Everyone is. It’s a challenge to jump from typed messages to an actual voice no matter how prepared you are.

So don’t be afraid, and more importantly, don’t chicken out.

They’ve trusted you to talk to you on the phone, so don’t disappoint!

Also, if you’ve gotten to know him or her enough, their voice will sound like how they type. This is a good thing!

Time to meet in person.

This is another huge step, so don’t be ashamed to be nervous!

If you are completely comfortable talking to this person, it’s okay to meet at a home. If you still have doubts but want to get together, meet at a public place like a movie theater, restaurant, or bowling alley. Where you go from there is entirely up to you, and who knows what it can and will lead to.

I can’t meet anybody I like.

Don’t despair! It can take months to find someone that’s right for you; just remember more people join these sites every day that will view your ad. And don’t forget to check the new ads that are posted — you never know who you may find that someone else may snatch up.

Nobody has luck with these sites. On a personal note, I had a response to an ad I posted on collegeclub.com in June of 2001.

As of this past Christmas, we are engaged to be married. It can and does happen!

Make-A-Wish Foundation in numerous ways. Members have participated in local walks, made and donated pillows to children at Children’s Hospital, and sponsor “Night of Giving,” which allows people to purchase wristbands for extended hours of shopping at Brookfield Square.

The women of Delta Zeta do various philanthropy projects each semester in support of different organizations. Activities have included volunteering for run/ walks, and fund raising activities.

Alpha Xi Delta adopted its national philanthropy, Choose Children, in 1993, which allows each chapter to select organizations to support in various ways.

Some chapters sponsor drives while others hold special events that get other Greeks, the entire campus, and in some cases, the community involved. Alpha Xi Delta does two major philanthropy events each year, one during the fall and one in the spring. During the fall, members make hats for children, which are then donated to Lids for Kids, an organization that provides hats for children going through chemotherapy.

The other event goes beyond the chapter and into the community. Since 2002, the chapter has sponsored a spaghetti dinner in association with the First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha, with all of the proceeds going to Camp Heartland, a Wisconsin based organization that provides summer camp to children living

with or affected by HIV and AIDS. While the sororities participate in philanthropy events, they aren’t the only Greeks on campus giving back to the community.

Members of Delta Rho Upsilon participate in various philanthropic activities throughout the year, supporting a number of service organizations. The DRs adopted a highway through the Adopt a Highway program, which they clean up at least three times each year. They also do volunteer work with the Waukesha Historical Society, and most recently

Decorate on a tight budget Jamie Slewinski Staff Writer

The end of the school year is on its way, and many students are lost for ideas for next year’s housing. Another problem at hand is lack of money.

Just because you lack money doesn’t mean that you have to lack style. Whether you believe it or not, there are many useful stores out there that fit the very low budget of college students.

Some of the top stores are Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, Bath and Beyond, not to mention the Goodwill and Salvation Army stores.

For items that are needed whether you live in a dorm or an apartment some stores to think about are Target, Wal-Mart, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. With deals you find, you can get your kitchen supplies, bed supplies and basically every little thing you need to decorate. With decorative pillows, rugs, and wall coverings being just a few items you can find for cheap, a little creativity can go far. Don’t forget about TVs and DVD players as well as items that go along with it.

Around back to school time, Wal-Mart always has notebooks, pens, pencils and anything else you would need on sale and many times the prices being so low that you can’t say no.

When buying furniture for an apartment, many people look to Goodwill and

the Salvation Army. The idea of used items may not sound appealing, but the savings and the interesting finds are well worth it. With living room sets around $35 and kitchen table sets around $25, it works.

As for the bedroom areas, bed frames range from $10-$20 and the unique ones that you can find at the Waukesha Goodwill alone are very nice to have.

For dorm life, lack of space always seems to be an issue.

The number one place to go would be your local hardware stores such as Fleet Farm and Home Depot. Lofts are a very essential idea if wanting to accommodate for company.

Plywood and nails are not very expensive, and it is even better when you and your roommate(s) get together and buy in bulk. After that storage containers and shelves are always on sale at ShopKo. The possibilities are endless.

With the coming of summer, time will most definitely fly, but don’t forget to make your space for next year fly as well. There are numerous stores and even smaller shops that have things to spice up college living. All you need is the time, patience, and imagination to make it work. Work together with roommates and share costs. If all else fails, be daring and check out those dreaded Goodwill and Salvation Army stores, the finds are most definitely worth it.

Understanding the philanthropy of Greek life

Andrea M. Janey Arts & Entertainment Editor

When most people think of “Greek life,” they go straight to “Animal House,” toga parties, and keg stands. While some of it may ring true, there’s more to being part of Greek life than parties and alcohol.

Every semester members of Greek life participate in philanthropy projects relating to various non-profit organizations, in several different ways. Carroll Greeks are no different. Each sorority has a specific philanthropy that they support through their national organization, and the fraternities do their share as well.

Alpha Gamma Delta, founded in 1904, participates in various events supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Each year members of the Beta Epsilon chapter participate in several different events supporting both the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation as well as other groups.

Alpha Gamma Delta does several philanthropy projects each year, but sponsors two major events, a blood drive, getting other Greeks, as well as the entire campus involved. Students, Greek and non-Greek, sign up and make their blood donations, benefiting hundreds of people in just a small amount of time. They also sponsor an annual bowl-a-thon, with all of the funds raised going back to the philanthropy.

Carroll’s Theta Delta chapter of Chi Omega, supports the

organized “Jump Rope for Heart,” with the funds being donated to area organizations.

Although they aren’t fully recognized by the college at the present time, members of Kappa Sigma aren’t sitting back doing nothing when it comes to community service. Each week five members volunteer at the Waukesha Teen Center, supervising activities and interacting with those who attend.

Members of Beta Pi Epsilon participate in various activities throughout the year, benefitting various organizations throughout

Waukesha, including The Women’s Center and Project Move.

Although members of Greek organizations don’t spend every spare moment they have participating in philanthropic events, each Greek has received something from the community and continuously gives back in his or her own way. Whether it’s by donating blood, eating spaghetti, cleaning a highway, making pillows and cards, or any other number of activities, students who go Greek give back what they have received, not only in college, but well into their lives.

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Helms cracks up Carroll College Jim Verbick

equally the growth and change that each new creation of our own brings forth from within Far too often we are besieged us all. and bewildered by the tedium of I have, for a very long time, a mundane world. From our looked at art as an intecold sated souls sufgral facet of the evolufering from the long tion of our species, and march of the winter have gone so far to see by: Bob Reeks doldrums with a that art brought us out seldom warming I just graduated of the caves, helped sun and the all I say “goodbye” to all my friends us create a civilization too common brisk Then I leave and language, and is winds of the snowy I drive for an hour so powerful that I can skies, all the way to Halfway from where I would be going compare it to the very the drudgeries and I decide to go back presence and light of burdening business Perhaps saying “goodbye” shouldn’t have happened God within the world. of a student’s life I would like to that fast during midterms. thank the continuing I begin to drive back Fear not I arrive efforts of Bob Reeks though, for never I step out of my car and stare at a familiar spot in his dedication to the has a winter come The spot where I used to walk written word and the that hasn’t been I envision all those familiar faces that walked that same dissemination of his accompanied by a thoughts and creativity path with me spring to follow, So many times before out into the world for bursting forth with I look for just one us all to share. Bob is, a gladdening effect One recognizable face after all, the first person on our well-being I recognize some of my friends walking the path to be featured twice and health.

The I run to meet them within this column. strength of the Every day, before graduation, we did this I would also like human heart, the I catch up to them and I say “hello” to, once again, extend human soul, is as They say “hello” back, to bring out a conversation, an invitation to any enduring as the Like the one’s we had for so long and all to submit their passing of time, and But, own work, whether there are seldom I’m still in my car anonymously or not, moments more I haven’t moved an inch, to me so we can all invigorating to the I look down in sorrow partake in the wonderpsyche as our appre- Because I know what happens next ful effects of everyone’s ciation of April’s I look up with tears on my face art. Submissions can warmth. either be e-mailed to They disappear It is such stu- Eventually, I will too npstories@yahoo.com, pendous moments I breathe in slowly and watch the inevitable mdeboer@cc.edu, or of change and cre- It slowly happens can be, if absolutely ation seen in the I look down that path, reluctant to know the truth necessary, dropped of world around that Waiting and squinting for that one familiar face at the New Perspective stir within me my I realize, with no doubt, there is no one coming for me Office in the Student own desire to create They are gone Organization offices something as beau- Suddenly I finally realize that no matter how long I in the basement of the tiful and refreshing.

Campus Center.

If stare, As such, I turn my How long I try to imagine the latter of three is attentions, once They are no longer there selected, please make a again, to the art of They have disappeared note on the submission words, and the over- I have disappeared that it is for use in this whelming presence column. Anyone who of importance and knows who I am, or self worth that they fellow students around campus just knows me by face, can feel instill within me. enjoying the warm weather sans free to give any submissions to I am not afraid of coming jackets and even sweatshirts, me in person as well. off as too romantic or perhaps something that indeed should Again, I would like thank even too bold with my words, for be celebrated. What better way Bob Reeks for his work, which I I do indeed liken the creation of to do just that by celebrating know we shall all enjoy reading.

Staff Writer

Mike Justman

It made me wonder what the new album will be like. The new material was truly amazing, and I’m definitely looking forward to its appearance on a new album.

As far as future plans, “We go home the first week of May, then we pretty much start writing again and then June and July we’ll do a small run on the west coast,” explained drummer/entrepreneur Vinnie after the show. He is one of the busiest guys in the punk scene, owning Fueled By Ramen record company, his own toy company Monkey Vs. Robot, as well as his devotion to Less than Jake as drummer and lyricist. We did a quick interview while sharing a pack of PEZ. Less Than Jake has a plethora of tours they have been a part of, including package tours such as Projekt Revolution, the Warped Tour and many others. “We get

a great work of art to the passing of a season. The beauty of the oncoming spring and winter’s long vacation to climes further north is, as can be seen by my

Mark R. DeBoer Staff Writer

Empty into Nothingness

Carroll College recently hosted comedian Ed Helms, one of the correspondents on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Traditionally, Carroll has booked bands to play as the “major concert,” however this year it was decided to pursue a comedian instead.

Helms did his homework in preparing a set personalized to Carroll College. He cited passages out of the Student Handbook, commented on the mascot and joked about Waukesha having been built over Indian burial grounds. The effort he put into his work paid off and won the appreciation of at least one Carroll student.

“He’s my new hero,” sophomore Kris Gosser said. Gosser was not only able to see Helms’ set, but also had dinner with him and a small group of student senators.

Anyone who waited after the show was able to talk with Helms, even ask for an autograph if they so desired. Helms answered questions and was eager to exchange dialogue.

“I have enough fame that it’s fun. There are no stalkers or anything,” joked Helms. He is very humble about his level of stardom.

He refers to his exposure as “only basic cable.” Basic cable or not, millions tune in to see him on The Daily Show. These same millions have seen him conduct a few reports in which he wears nothing but a slim pair of underwear and a grin.

“What you have to know is I have no dignity. I’m happy to disrobe for some chuckles.”

Helms travels to various locations to conduct interviews for some of his reports, usually drawing humor from the reactions and responses of his interviewees. “[The interviews] are premeditated on our part. We plan what we think they will say.”

Helms grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, however, after graduating from high school, he attended Oberlin College in Ohio. “I wanted to get away from home,” where he was a member of the

swim team, the “improv” comedy team and “a bunch of bands” (Helms plays the banjo). He was no stranger to the experimentation of college, however he has learned a lesson from his past. “I was baked a lot in college, but I regret it.”

Sometime after his college graduation, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, to pursue his comedy career.

Helms had applied to be a writer for The Daily Show, only to be denied the position. “I was so crestfallen when I got rejected.

I thought I’d never work for the show,” however, he didn’t give up. Later on The Daily Show was taking applications for correspondents, and Helms was accepted and finally able to earn a spot on the show. “Now I’ve been able to prove myself as a writer.” Helms uses this experience as a lesson, that even though one may not succeed the first time, “it is never over.”

Recently, Helms has been cast to star in a pilot, which is to be presented to the people of NBC. The pilot is a sit-com called Lies and the Wives We Tell Them To, which Helms described as Friends, but after everyone has been married.

“I’m psyched to do something different. [On The Daily Show], I play one character. I want to branch out a little bit.”

Helms always had an ambition to get into comedy, even as a child. “I really wanted to be on Saturday Night Live.” He grew up idolizing Eddie Murphy, one of his favorite Saturday Night Live cast members. Currently, his favorite comedian who is still performing stand-up is Brian Regan.

Helms was not the only comedian to come to Carroll that night. Kjell Borjen performed as a warm-up act. In the small time he had to do his set, he cracked jokes about being a twin, people who don’t tip their waiter and other funny topics. Despite having a small set and not being the main attraction, Borjen has found a fan in sophomore Zach Koch. “I liked Ed Helms, but I liked Kjell better.

I think because Kjell did [his bit] in a small amount of time, it was funnier.”

Less than Jake lights up The Rave

Staff Writer

On April 17, 2005, one of the best live performing bands (Less Than Jake) headlined the Drive Thru/Fueled by Ramen tour at the Rave. Performing along with them was Kane Hodder, Hidden in Plain View and Allister. I missed Kane Hodder, but when I arrived, Hidden in Plain View was getting ready for their set. The first thing I noticed about them was the drummer. He was flipping and twirling sticks in the middle of the songs. As a drummer, I know it’s a very tricky skill to learn, but he did a fantastic job.

Their singer strongly resembles Demi Moore’s man, Ashton Kutcher, as well. The sound was pretty mediocre compared to the pop-punk bands that are out there today. Same goes for the

next band to play, Allister. Their appeal seemed to have been limited to the girls in the crowd.

The highlight of the show was this buff dude sporting a Misfits shirt moshing to Allister.

Overall, Allister was alright, nothing too special. The next band was the almighty Less Than Jake!

This was my fifth time catching the ska/punk band from Gainsville, Florida, so I knew that the show would be nothing short of awesome. They played a slew of older material including My very own flag, Johnny Quest thinks we’re sell outs, Automatic, Sugar in your gas tank, Lockdown and plenty more. It seemed to me, they were aiming the set towards the old fans that have been following them since the earlier years. Although they played older songs, they did perform some material off their most recent

release, Anthem, including The ghosts of you and me, Escape from the A-bomb house and Bridge and tunnel authority. While on tour last year, they played The brightest bulb has burned out/screws fall out, as an encore, but this year they slammed it right in the middle of the set. The song features Chris, the guitarist/vocalist playing solo accoustic guitar with the other members off-stage. As The brightest bulb has burned out segues into the uptempo Screws fall out, the band joins him on stage, but with a slight twist. Trombonist Buddy plays bass guitar and usual bassist/ vocalist Roger plays guitar. Chris just sings like a madman.

Less Than Jake also performed two songs that will be on their future album after the tour.

Roger yelled out from the stage, “Here’s a new song with plenty of ska in it,” before both songs.

bored easy. We have been a band for a really long time so when you tour with the same type of band, it’s a bum out.”

He later explained how he was excited to tour with Snoop Dogg when they did the Projekt Revolution tour. “If you knew that you were going on tour, and Snoop Dogg was going to be there, its a f*cking no-brainer!”

When they came back for the encore, they were tossing out bread, broccoli and other healthy foods.

Less Than Jake closed with one of their favorite songs, The science of selling yourself short. The entire crowd was dancing and singing as they closed out another classic show. Less Than Jake remains one of the best bands to watch live. I strongly recommend catching them the next time they visit Wisconsin.

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Senior Art Students Exhibit Their Work

Atreyu puts ‘The Curse’ on fans Photos by Jill Ridenour

Three senior art students displayed their work in the Rowe Art Gallery during the art opening on Sunday, April 24. Top left: Christine Boehm explains her ceramic pieces that are illuminated by writings on love and relationships. Top right: Lisa Perlewitz speaks about her mixed media installation entitled “Suburban Renewal.” Bottom: Kim Anderson discusses her large, about 64 photograph, installations of air, earth, fire, and water.

‘Rumors’ flies across campus Samantha Povilonis Staff Writer

Rumors: A Farce, a play by Neil Simon, ran at Carroll April 9-11 and 16-18. Junior Michael Mitchell and senior Jenny Kosek are in their last show at Carroll, as Ken and Chris Gorman, a high-society couple. They walk into the home of Charley and Myra Brock for their anniversary party, and find their host with a bullet through his ear and his wife missing. The play encompasses a hilarious journey of trying to keep the secret situation from everyone at the party. Lenny and Claire Ganz are marvelously portrayed by senior Ryan Black, also in his last Carroll production, and sophomore Elise Duy. Less than ten minutes after they walk in the door, the four struggle to keep the Brock’s situation from the other two couples, Ernie and Cookie Cusak, played by

Scott Fudali and senior Caitlin Kujawski. Glenn and Cassie Cooper are played by senior Sean Cundy and sophomore Emily Sturino. When the second pair of couples finally find out, the four couples work together to try

“Overall, the costumes, scenery, props and acting all blended well together …”

and hide the apparent attempted suicide and their missing hostess from Officers Welch and Pudney, played by freshmen Matt Voell and Erinn Krauss, when they show up near the end of the second act.

Directed by Drew Brehl, with scenic design by his brother

Joe, the show is filled with humorous situations. The play’s high points usually involved the combination of Black and Duy or Duy and Kosek. Whether Ryan and Elise were arguing about which Brock was having an affair (and what kind of affair it was), or Elise and Jenny drinking in the bathroom rather than answering the door, the show had the audience laughing every few lines. Everyone was cast into a role that fit them, right down to Krauss’s gum-chewing, tough-talking Officer Pudney, which played well against Matt Voell’s laid-back Officer Welch.

Fudali’s crash monologue, Cundy and Sturino’s fight over Carol Neumann, and Black’s monologue while pretending to be Charlie Brock were all amazingly well done.

Overall, the costumes, scenery, props and acting all blended well together, so as to provide a delightful evening of laughs.

memories, with morbid lyrics, a great guitar solo, and of course lots of screaming that will make Only a really good metal you want to jump into a mosh band could pull off a love song pit. This Flesh a Tomb is an alterwith lyrics such as “I promise native love song with lyrics about you that I’ll stand right by your bite marks and death, yet interside forever and always” while spersed with surprisingly sweet screaming the words over hard lyrics mentioned above. You guitar riffs. Atreyu often does Eclipsed by Me can be a motivatthis on their new album The ing song if you want to get angry Curse. Their full-length sopho- before a race or game, getting you more album is a perfect blend chanting, “I will not be broken” of hard rock/metal music and over and over. The album’s eighth catchy lyrics that will remind track, simply titled An Interlude, you of a relaprovides an tionship gone instrumental past.

They break between are one of the the harder “‘Right Side of the Bed,’ great bands music. is about letting go of that blur the E v e n stereotypical t h o u g h memories, with music barriers Atreyu is morbid lyrics …” and just play clearly on great music. the rise, Every song you can like on the album them without is great. Not one will be skipped having to worry about seeing over, maybe because every song them on TRL or dealing with was a personal cleansing after the little girls at their shows. Atreyu tragedies the band endured. The is a unique band that will have Curse is an album that can be fans running out to buy their listened to no matter what mood albums. Catch them on The you are in.

Vans Warped Tour this summer The first single, Right Side or go pick up their latest release, of the Bed, is about letting go of and catch The Curse.

Melony Koney Staff Writer

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Cruise the Campus Ms. Mystique Staff Astrologer

Taurus April 20 – May 20 One of your ex’s will start calling you again, which is just plain weird, until you realize that you’ve moved on and are much happier without them.

Gemini May 21 – June 21 Even though you’ve made it through crunch week, you’re not in the clear yet. Just remember to take a few minutes each day for yourself and you’ll be fine.

Cancer June 22 – July 22 You met the person of your dreams at Celebrate Carroll.

You’ll end up getting married and having children who look like super models. Enjoy your future together!

Leo July 23 – August 22 You think you can. You think you can. You think you can...and you will. Just keep pushing yourself and you’ll be able to make it through finals without going crazy.

Virgo August 23 – September 22 You’ll take part in an event as a favor to a friend, and in the long run, you’ll have a great time!

You may even walk away from it

with a few more friends of your own. Just make sure you don’t do anything dumb.

Libra September 23 – October 22 You’ve found a fantastic job for life away from school. As much as you like your job, just make sure it’s something you enjoy, especially if you’re a graduating senior. Being stuck in a job you hate can really suck.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 While your Virgo friends have found jobs, you’re still looking. Don’t give up, you’ll find something you’ll love just as much. Take the following into consideration: Find something you’d do for free and then figure out how to get paid for it. It’s true...think about it.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 The stars will collide with each other, making you more aware of your surroundings. Try to be more aware especially while in Rankin, make sure no one’s in front of the door before you swing it open.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Your best friend won’t be coming home for the summer, which is a black cloud in your

life. Don’t worry, you’ll meet new people and make new friends, but nothing will replace the friendship you share with your best friend.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Since you forgot to fill out some sort of paperwork, you’ll end up taking extra classes because you want to graduate.

Don’t think of it as an extra semester of work, think of it as an extra semester to have fun in college.

Pisces February 19 – March 20 Caffeine will become your friend during finals. Just be sure you aren’t taking an over -thecounter caffeine pill. They’re addicting and can be dangerous.

Stick to highly caffeinated beverages. Besides, you have mass amounts of points left...treat your friends!

Aries March 21 – April 19 Even though you have finals to prepare for, make sure you do some packing to move. There are few things worse than packing the day you’re supposed to go home, especially when you’ve collected a lot of random junk throughout the years.

Band ‘Eighty-D’ comes to Carroll

Photo by April Karlen

Drummer John Barnes and the rest of the ‘Eighty-D’ band from Milwaukee played for Carroll in the Ballroom.

April 29 Final Exams Cap and Gown Distribution • 9 a.m.

• Carroll College Bookstore, Campus Center Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin • 8 p.m.

• Shattuck Music Center Auditorium • $5 April 30 Waukesha Choral Union, “Americana,” • 8 p.m.

• Shattuck Music Center Auditorium • Call (414) 297-9310 for tickets May 1-4 Final Exams May 4 Graduation and Baccalaureate rehearsal

• 4:45 p.m.

• Shattuck Auditorium May 7 Nursing Honor Society Induction • 10:30 a.m.

• Humphrey Memorial Chapel Nursing Pinning Ceremony • 2 p.m.

• Shattuck Music Center Auditorium May 8 Baccalaureate Ceremony • 10 a.m.

• Shattuck Music Center Auditorium Commencement Ceremony • 1:30 p.m.

• Circle Drive Lawn Organizing an event on campus?

Want some free publicity? Send the details to perspect@cc.edu with ‘Cruise the Campus’ in the subject line at least two weeks in advance for publication.

A piece of Americana in Europe Steve Van Dien Staff Writer

Though jazz is thoroughly American, it has frequently attracted thoughtful European commentators.

Hugues Panassié, a Frenchman, pioneered jazz criticism in the 1930s. Three decades later, the English poet Philip Larkin wrote perceptively about “our” music. And Dan Morgenstern, who grew up in Vienna and Denmark before coming to the United States in 1947, has spent fifty-odd years covering jazz for Down Beat and other journals.

Living with Jazz is a wideranging collection of Morgenstern’s work. It features profiles of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and many other important jazz players.

Morgenstern also offers concert, festival and record reviews, along with essays about jazz’s history on record, film and television.

Most music is not easy to describe. Jazz might be toughest, because of its melodic and harmonic variations and improvisations. Moreover, English isn’t Morgenstern’s first language, and he admits to having been “my own editor.” These factors might explain his stylistic inconsistency.

Too often he uses mushy generalities. For example, the cornetist Bobby Hackett “never played a meretricious or unmusical note.”

The obvious answer: “So what?”

Some of Morgenstern’s better descriptions come wrapped in clichés. Jack Teagarden’s tromboning was “a joy to hear [ugh]: never overly brassy and boisterous but strictly mellow [excellent], a burnished sound [good] that warmed the heart [yuck].”

At its best, however, Morgenstern’s style has a singing lyricism amid striking images. Here he describes the tenor saxophonist Lester “Pres” Young: “Lester was a dancer, a dreamer, a master of time and its

secrets ... he never stumbles on the tightrope of swing, of tension and relaxation held in perfect yinyang balance. He is a juggler, a diver, a gambler, a gamboler.”

Anyone who’s often heard the great Pres would reply: “Yep, that’s it, exactly.”

Morgenstern also writes superbly about another seminal tenor player, John Coltrane.

Using a baseball metaphor and an allusion to W.B. Yeats’ poem The Second Coming, Morgenstern nails Coltrane’s tendency to stretch harmony and melody past the breaking point: “Coltrane still comes back to touch home base, though the circles he makes around it are widening ... Eventually, the center could no longer hold ... [his] quartet splintered, bursting apart of its own centrifugal force.”

Morgenstern’s jazz-history essays are good, but his profiles are outstanding. He brings the long-dead Armstrong and Ellington back to vivid life. And he convinces us that the famously tempestuous trumpeter Miles Davis had a warm, fuzzy side.

One wonders whether Morgenstern’s friendships with Armstrong, Davis and many other musicians – undoubtedly factor in these splendid profiles – hinder his criticism. Though he’s hard on Coltrane and some others, he seems reluctant to make negative comments about most of his subjects. Among other jazz critics, Whitney Balliett and Stanley Crouch are both more demanding and better at describing the music.

On the other hand, it’s quite possible that no other writer has loved jazz and its players as deeply as Morgenstern. That emotion soars through his writing like a jet-propelled angel, and the vapor trail can obscure his clichés and generalities while highlighting the splendor in his finest prose.

Read Balliett and Crouch for greater insight, but read Living with Jazz to enjoy Morgenstern’s sweet love song to our greatest home-grown art.

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Pioneer baseball struggles Peter Seroogy Sports Editor

Pioneer baseball is taking a much needed break after losing their last five games and seven of the last ten. They stand at 3-9 in Midwest Conference play, 1019-1 overall, and are currently in last place in the MWC. Only Knox College has a worse record than Carroll. They hold a 4-20 overall record with a 1-7 conference record.

The Pioneers came out of their spring break trip at 5-7, a record they could have built on.

Unfortunately, it took five games and a game that went into extra innings against Lawrence University for Carroll to notch their first win. Since then, the Pioneers have not won both games of a doubleheader. Their longest winning streak was the second half of a double header against Beloit College, then winning the first game of the next doubleheader against Marian College. The team has been a model of inconsistency. They have not won a conference game by more than three runs, but in Florida won games by nine and seven runs.

They have also lost games by as many as 12 runs, and had games called in the seventh inning twice because of the ten run rule during conference play.

Carroll has one player that shines most brightly for the team. Junior Jared Stengel is the most well rounded player on the team. His .354 batting average is second on the team, and he leads the team in slugging percentage (.566), on base percentage (.458), runs scored (26), doubles (9), home runs (4), and total

Thursday, April 28, 2005

4th and Long

Forget sports on TV, go outside and play!

Pete Seroogy Sports Editor

Photo by Jill Ridenour

Junior Jared Stengel slides into third base during the Beloit game.

bases (56). Not to mention that he has thrown out 13 base runners trying to steal.

It is mostly pitching that has brought Carroll down. The best ERA for a starter is 6.00 by Sophomore Keith McFarlane, Junior Nate Goggins follows closely with a 6.43. Four of the top five pitchers have an opposing team batting average against of better than .300. Cody Alf, a freshman, leads all pitchers with 26 strikeouts in his 6 starts just

an average of four strikeouts per start. Cody Alf and Nate Schacht both freshmen, are the future of Carroll pitching. Alf has started six games, and Schacht has 11 appearances including one start.

Pioneer baseball is enjoying this break, but it only lasts until May 5, when they travel to Ripon. The MWC conference tournament is May 13-14, but Carroll will have to wait until next year for another chance at the postseason.

I’m looking forward to this summer. There’s so much to do, so many games to watch, so many NFL training camps and preseason games to look forward to. This is the first time in a long time that I have looked forward to the NBA playoffs. I think this could be Shaq’s last chance at an NBA title. Dwayne Wade, a Marquette alum, is out of this world good. I am excited to see the rivalry that I hope will form between him and Cleveland’s LeBron James. I think that eventually it could become the next Larry Bird, Magic Johnson rivalry.

I would be remiss if I didn’t have a comment on the NFL draft, particularly the Packer’s draft. Aaron Rodgers is an amazing pickup at the #24 pick, he answers a question that the media in and around Green Bay have been asking for a long time.

“Who will be Brett’s successor?”

San Francisco and Washington passing on Rodgers, who very

well could have been the first overall pick in the draft, was lucky for the green and gold.

However, following that pick, I can’t make any sense of Packer’s new GM Ted Thompson’s inaugural draft. He passed on a proven cornerback from a strong school in the second round to take an unproven CB (Nick Collins) from a tiny college.

But wait… he’s got “tremendous upside.” I hate the word upside.

To me, that just means problems.

I believe Jamal Reynolds had “tremendous upside.” We just got out of that debacle, I can’t believe we’re drafting again on upside. Also, the Packers’ defense is clearly the side of the ball that needed the most help, but too many early round draft picks were used on offense. We don’t need another wide receiver, but we had two picks in the second round, and one of them was used on a wide receiver. But as always, we can’t make a hasty judgment, that’s why we’ve got training camp.

The PGA should continue to be incredibly interesting this summer. The US open is being held at Pinehurst, where Retief Goosen hopes to defend his title against a revitalized Tiger Woods.

The British Open was won last year by an unknown contender (Todd Hamilton), but it returns to The Old Course at St. Andrews (you know, where golf was born), and it’s going to take See Summer Page 15

Inexperienced coach, team take their lumps this year Dustin Pearce Staff Writer

Ask about a college coach’s experience in learning from their players and most could give a couple of examples from over the years.

Ask Head Tennis Coach Rick Mobley and he could describe in detail the educational process of embracing a new game, in which his players have taught him. So, why would a coach work so intently to grasp “their” sports concepts?

The answer can stream from a variety of avenues. Mobley has worked in the Carroll College sports department for 6 years.

In 1999 he was hired as the head soccer coach and became the Director of Sports Information in 2000.

“I felt as a full-time employee, I could do some things to help growth, I’ve always loved tennis. From a coaching standpoint I came in blind, but I knew it was time for stability in the men’s tennis program,” Mobley said. This spring he made his debut on the tennis court as a student of the game and the fifth coach in six years. Prior to, his tennis experience was limited to personal interest and observation. In order to achieve growth for the team Mobley committed himself to letting his players pro actively guide him.

Photo by Jill Ridenour

Doubles player, senior Craig Mours returns a serve to the Beloit team played on April 8.

The team’s struggle to win matches has been expected, yet the gears of change are definitely in motion. 2005 has officially become the year of transition.

Mobley said, “We knew what we were getting into with my soccer background, but whatever I do I’m passionate about it. The players took a leadership role to help me learn

practices; it took two or three weeks to establish a working relationship.

He also spent many evenings at bookstores, reading up and learning the game in order to get an idea on structuring. Not only has this season introduced Mobley into the world of collegiate tennis he has also become exposed to areas within the pro-

gram which need fixing.

“We are realistic about where we stand in conference; we knew it would be a transition year. I’ve learned I need to schedule teams that fit our ability. We have a total of eight guys on the team, 99% of matches have been played by six players,” he said.

In order to appreciate where the tennis program has come and

where it will go, the determination of six athletes should not be overlooked. These men have not always been placed in the most promising situations. Yet, they’ve stuck it out, and played in tough scenarios.

This season teammates have played with ammonia, the flu and hamstring pulls, showing their commitment and love for the game. Junior Jayson Memken and senior Craig Mours fill the #1 and #2 spot, with junior Nick Kavelaris and senior Chip Bartel at the #3 and #4 spot, senior Matt Morzy and sophomore Kaveh Barissi round out the squad at #5 and #6, respectively.

The men’s tennis team is currently 3-12 overall and 0-4 in conference. The Midwest Conference doubles tournament is on April, 30th and the singles tournament is on May 1st. Even though the team has not won an abundance of matches there has been visible signs of growth.

Mobley said, “Biggest thing this program needed was coaching consistency, a coach who would be there to battle and put them in the best situation as a college tennis player.”

Not only have the players helped teach Mobley a valuable lesson of heart and sacrifice, they seem to have learned one to.

Positively embracing change can positively affect the future.

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Athlete Spotlight: Becca Windhorst Dustin Pearce Staff Writer

Her teammates tease her “Paris Hilton-like” appearance as if collegiate pitchers shouldn’t show personality on the mound.

“Everyone is looking at you,” said junior Becca Windhorst with an innocent yet defensive smile.

Although, she prides herself on the right curls and proper eyeliner, Windhorst is an athlete who defines passion for sport, via perseverance.

“I came into this season wanting to be a starting pitcher and improve on the variety of my pitches,” she said, adding,

“My ball is breaking more and my pitches have more depth.

I’ve been throwing since I was nine years old and am basically self-taught.”

In her third season as a pitcher for the Pioneers, she has accumulated a 2.01 ERA, in 139.1 innings, with 68 strikeouts. Currently, the team is 6-18 overall and 4-5 in conference, struggling in those close games down the stretch and losing in four consecutive extra inning games.

Windhorst advised the best remedy for a sore shoulder during a long game is a short memory, “You have to mentally block it

(pain) out when the team turns to you, and just put on a little Icy Hot and keep going,” she said.

As a long season reaches a visible end, two tough conference teams are all that’s left. Two teams that, if defeated, can earn Carroll a trip to the Midwest Conference tournament.

“We have to step it up and win these next four games. I enjoy the pressure and take pride in my starting role,” Windhorst said.

With all the time spent on the mound, off-season conditioning was a must, and with some persuading from a friend, Windhorst even swam for Carroll this winter to stay in shape.

She comes from a large family in Minnesota with five brothers and sisters, ranging from the age of 25 to freshman in high school. Athletics definitely have a personality in the Windhorst family. Her sister plays Division I hockey, which conflicts her parents sport observation schedule.

Her summers are spent coaching a 16 and under junior Olympic team. In this role, she has the opportunity to inspire, lead and advise future collegiate players. “I would tell them to make a decision on how far and where they want to go. They have to make a personal reality check about their athletic careers.”

Now, all your incoming calls can be free.

One of the breaking-news stories for the softball team comes in the expectations of a new field in 2007. Their current setting doubles as a practice football field, and the home-plate conveniently faces the sun.

Although, a new facility would be nice, Windhorst isn’t too concerned. “The field doesn’t make the team,” she said.

With passion comes limitations, and after college, she’s pleased with allowing her softball career to end. There’s more to her than sports. She’s a member of Chi Omega, and her future is important. She characterizes herself as “very driven and careeroriented.”

The softball season, at times, can seem extremely long. Windhorst hasn’t felt the effects quite yet. She’s happy to get her rotations after missing a big part of last season with a torn MCL. “I have confidence as a pitcher and an on-field leader. I take it on myself to train hard.

I’m not the kind of pitcher that looks at stats. If I see that a girl is batting .500, it’s intimidating. I’d rather think I’m going to strike her out.”

“I would love to take out two from St. Norbert’s and know we had a shot at conference.

Our defense has been strong, but we’ve had some problems offensively since the Cross-over tournament,” she said.

Now facing a must-win situation, just where will Windhorst go from here? Her ambitious spirit screams for postseason play, her heart screams for a championship, though she’d be just fine with one out of the two.

Summer: Rediscover old classics

(Even the ones your friends think you can hear.)

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someone who has established themselves in major tournament competition to win. The PGA last year pretty much vaulted Vijay Singh into his short lived stint at number one in the world.

His win in extra holes against Justin Leonard was a great end to a good season for Singh. The big four (Woods, Singh, Phil Mickelson, and Ernie Els) are playing well this year, and that makes for good golf.

I don’t know what I can say about the Brewers. I hope and hope for them, but at some point, I don’t know how I can go on. The season started out with a bang, but it must have just been a firecracker, because after the first week of the season the Brew Crew was on top of the NL central, but after dropping seven games in a row, they find themselves in their traditional place, just above Pittsburgh at the bottom of the NL central.

There’s going to be lots of sports to watch in the next 3-4 months, but don’t forget that watching baseball is not as nearly fun as playing it. Toss the ball around with your pops. Pick up a new sport (I suggest golf ). Rediscover tee-ball or frisbee. Dust off your roller blades or bike. Go to the beach to go swimming, not to check out the opposite sex. Or, the words of my mother, get off your ass and do something!

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Pioneer softball clings to hope for postseason Alysha Schertz Staff Writer

Pioneer softball has faced many “inconsistencies” over the course of their season. The ladies now have an overall record of 6-18 and look for team unity to carry them to four more wins in the conference in order to advance to the tournament. The games have been a lot closer then the record shows, Coach Kris Jacobsen mentioned. “We have played four games that went to nine or more innings in a row, with a finale of a 15 inning Midwest Conference setting game in which we beat Ripon. We are in nearly every game, and our losses are a result of many one-run games.”

The lady pioneers took on Midwest Conference rivals the Ripon Red Hawks on Saturday, April 16, in a double header at home.

The first game saw the Lady Pioneers matched up with the Red Hawks in a tied game late in the seventh inning. With the score tied 3-3, the game would last an astonishing fifteen innings.

The game would have continued too if sophomore Jessica DeLeon would not have scored off of a single base RBI by junior Dana Bradley. The Pioneers won the long match up with a score of 4-3.

Ripon answered with their own win however, the second game of the double header, beating the Pioneers in a tough loss with a score of 3-1.

The lady Pioneers also took on Edgewood College in a double header the following day. The first game saw the lady Pioneers coming out hard and taking the lead 1-0 for the first four innings.

In the fifth inning, Edgewood came out strong and scored three runs on crucial Pioneer errors.

The Pioneers lost the game 3-1.

The second game of the day was as brutally devastating as the first, with the lady Pioneers losing with a crushing score of 6-0.

Junior Rebecca Windhorst commented, “Our overall season has been a little inconsistent.

There have been days when one team shows up, and we perform

Photo by Jessica Basford

Sophomore infielder Kate Elwood slides into second base during a game against Ripon College.

to the best of our ability, and then there have been days when it seems like the team may have shown up, but our ability to perform was forgotten.”

In order to have a chance at the Midwest Conference tournament, the Lady Pioneers will need to win the next four of their conference games, both are double headers with long time conference rivals Lawrence University and St. Norbert College.

Windhorst stated, “I believe in the team as a whole to show

up with confidence to win these last crucial games and put us in a position to enter and win the conference tournament.” Jacobsen added, “We have struggled to score runs this year. We are playing very tough opponents, and we have become very strong defensively, but our bats need to be more consistent.”

Even though their eyes are on this year’s conference tournament, Jacobsen and the rest of the team agrees that the team has some depth with some

outstanding freshman and next season is looking good. Jacobsen commented, “There is improvement and a desire to win that has developed. I believe with all players returning next year and a strong freshman class, this transitional year will turn into the start of another strong tradition of Carroll softball.” The Lady Pioneers will finish their regular conference season with a double header against St. Norbert College at home on Wednesday, April 27. They finish up the

following week with a second double header with conference rival Lawrence University at their field in Appleton.

The conference tournament is May 6-7, currently, there are only two sports open, as Lake Forest and Illinois College have qualified for the tournament already. The remaining two positions will be fought over by Beloit, Lawrence, Ripon, who all hold a 7-4 conference record, and Carroll College who holds a 4-5 conference record.

Carroll’s senior athletes say their good-byes Alysha Schertz Staff Writer

As we near the end of the school year, some Carroll athletes near the end of their athletic careers as well. During the 2004-05 school year, 31 Carroll seniors must say farewell to Carroll athletics, but they all will undoubtedly hang on to the memories they have gained.

Indoor and outdoor track senior, Jon Mahoney, stated, “I have made many good memories in my four years here at Carroll. I have seen many coaches come and go and have been on teams that have placed as high as second in the conference and on teams all the way at the bottom.

There truly is nothing like the feeling of letting it all out there and leaving it on the track for the team.”

Carroll athletes put in a lot of time and dedication to their sports, they practice daily, condition with a trainer on and off season, and many play through

injuries and suffer through lege in the respect of regimenting member of the women’s soccer muscle pain and soreness on a time, and forcing good study team, stated, “The hardest thing daily basis. habits. I’ve learned a lot from the about leaving Carroll sports is These might seem like some program in four years, and they the strong bonds you make with things most people would be were four great years that I will close teammates. Over the years, relieved to be done with. Still, always remember.” you develop friendships with many athletes feel that your fellow teamplaying a sport at Carmates, and those roll College has given friendships and them back as much, the love of the if not more then what game make the “The hardest thing about leaving Carroll they put in. sport what it is Senior tennis truly supposed to sports is the strong bonds you make captain, Chris “Chip” be. That is what I Bartel, stated, “I’ve will miss.” with close teammates.” really learned and Senior quarKrista Schneider terback Marcus taken a lot from what Carroll athletics has Koronkiewicz given me in the past added, “Football four years. Every has taught me as season comes and goes much about life For most Carroll students, as I learned in the classroom. It just as fast as the next. It’s weird because it is not until your senior athletics has been a way to meet was an experience I will never season, or even after it, that you new people and gain lifetime forget. I will miss all of my teamwish you could still wake up friends. Many seniors feel that mates the most.” sore, and have to go to that early is what they will miss the most Carroll athletes are defimorning practice again…Team- about Carroll, the bonds that nitely one of a kind, and the mates have turned into friends, have been formed over four years seniors graduating have defiand coaches into mentors. Tennis and must now be broken. nitely put in their time. They’ve Senior Krista Schneider, a learned much about themselves has really helped me through col-

as people, as teammates and as friends. They’ve gained life experiences and gained memories they can cherish forever.

Bartel commented on his fellow seniors, “One thing that I’ve noticed about several of my fellow athletes is that all of us will go pro in something other than our respected sport, and it’s for the love of the game that we give 110 percent every game, match, point or practice. I am convinced we will do the same in the course of our lives.”

The seniors leaving Carroll will leave empty voids on our athletic teams. They will be greatly missed in both the classroom, on the field and on the court.

Mahoney said it best when he said, “We came here for an education but we made some great memories through athletics.”

Seniors take those memories and cherish them forever, best of luck to all of you in your future endeavors.