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Whitewater resident murdered An early-morning gunshot on Oct. 25 on the 900 block of Peck Street in Whitewater resulted in a first-degree intentional homicide charge for a 31-year-old Whitewater man.

Alan M. Johnson confessed to murdering Kenneth J. Myszkewicz, 43, in Myszkewicz’s Whitewater home earAlan M. Johnson ly Tuesday morning Johnson, now charged with a Class A felony charge, is brother to Myszkewicz’s wife Kimberly.

City of Whitewater Police and Rescue Squad responded to a 911 call from the residence at 2:22 a.m. for a report of a man who hit his head after falling and was bleeding, according to the official criminal complaint.

Kimberly A. Myszkewicz called police after hearing a “thud noise,” which lead her to believe her husband had fallen down the stairs. Upon getting out of bed to check on him, she says she heard the patio door at the rear of the house close.

When officers arrived, they witnessed a .40 caliber shell cartridge case before approaching Myszkewicz, who was found to have a gunshot wound in his arm and chest and gunpowder

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Student org joins movement for undocumented citizens Emily Lepkowski News Editor

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater DREAM Scholars and Colleagues (DSC) took action to celebrate the national #IAmAnImmigrant campaign on Nov.1, with the hopes to spread awareness at other Wisconsin universities.

“Hopefully other Wisconsin universities see that’s the big thing and then they cannot necessarily join this campaign, but we just want them to be aware,” Miguel Aranda university honors program associate and former Latinos Unidos president said.

DSC used social media to spread the word as well as handed out #IA-

“Hopefully other Wisconsin universitites see that’s the big thing and then they cannot necessarily join this campaign but we just want them to be aware.”

-Miguel Aranda

mAnImmigrant movement T-shirts on campus on Nov. 1.

The group also took pictures with Chancellor Beverly Kopper and Provost Susan Elrod, who joined in support.

DSC president Natalia Hernandez was pleased to see students interested in the campaign and immigration dialogue.

“Support is really big which is surprising because on a regular day you don’t know that these people support the cause until you actual-

ly go to them,” said Hernandez. “In order to make change people have to go out of their way to make those contacts and so the support has been really great.”

DSC’s mission is to help students who may be categorized as undocumented without choosing a side.

“We’re not any sort of political side we try to stay away from that as much as possible were humanitari-

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Professors caution skepticism on tax policies Brad Allen Biz & Tech Editor

Only two things in life are certain: Death and taxes, according to Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.

While the reality of paying taxes is certain, the prospect of whether the winner of this year’s presidential election will be able to implement the full details of their taxation reform plan remains to be seen.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has proposed cutting corporate and business tax rates from around 39 to just 15 percent,

whereas Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has proposed a increasing taxes for wealthier Americans and decreasing taxes on the middle and working classes.

Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson has proposed a “simpler” tax code that determines one’s tax burden based on how much they spend, rather than how much they earn, and Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein has proposed a “significant” tax cut for middle and working class Americans and increasing corporations’ tax rates from 35 to 60 percent.

“The tax policies are broadly consistent with the orthodoxy of each

party,” said Jeff Heinrich, Chairman of the Economics Department and Associate Professor of Economics.

The Republican position is that too much government spending is wasteful and requires higher tax revenues, according to Heinrich.

The Democratic position favors more government spending, with higher taxes upon corporations and wealthier Americans to pay for government programs, according to Heinrich.

The U.S. corporate tax rate is currently set at 38.9 percent, the third highest corporate tax rate in the world, according to Trade Economics.

“This is a lot higher than many other countries, and it inspires a lot of tax dodging behavior,” Heinrich said. “Lowering the tax rate on corporations might actually bring in more revenue, since corporations would then spend less money on efforts to dodge high tax rates.”

Heinrich said he believes the government should not tax corporations so much. “The money goes to someone, he said, “so you should be taxing the owner’s income.”

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JOHNSON CLINTON

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Immigration

Guns

Restore integrity to our immigration system by prioritizing the interests of Americans first.

Enforce our immigration laws – at the border and at the workplace.

Unwavering support of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

Get serious about prosecuting violent criminals.

Thinks we need comprehensive immigration reform with a path to full and equal citizenship.

If Congress won't act, I'll defend President Obama’s executive actions—and I'll go even further to keep families together.

Believes in a Pathway to citizenship for undocumented citizens and a 2- year grace period for illegals to get work visas.

Education

Environment

Economy/Jobs

Believes every child in America deserves an education and to achieve their dreams. Wants to enhance education options for students through school choice, charters, and educational alternatives.

Believes that everyone deserves clean air and safe drinking water regardless of race or income.

Water infrastructure will be a big priority.

Reform the tax code and trade policies to make it easier to hire, invest, build, grow, produce, and manufacture in America.

Stop China from stealing our jobs, renegotiate NAFTA, cut unneeded regulations and make America the best place in the world to do business.

Wants to take on the gun lobby and fight for commonsense reforms to keep guns away from terrorists, domestic abusers, and violent criminals— including background checks and closing loopholes that allow guns to fall into the wrong hands.

Has a strong desire to work to ensure every child—from every ZIP code—has access to a world-class education, including access to high-quality preschool.

Strong Belief climate change is real—no matter what climate deniers say.

Has laid out bold national goals to address the threats it poses.

Thinks we need to raise pay, create good-paying jobs, and build an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top. Wants to cut taxes for the middle class, raise the minimum wage, and ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share.

Believes in the absolute right to gun ownership and believes carrying guns reduces crime and mass shootings.

Believes in a $3,500 voucher for every K-12 student and ending the Department of Education.

Strongly opposes less environmental regulation and wants to focus on prevention and states for endangered species.

Believes we can't afford minimum wage.

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Common Council discuses preliminary budget Hailee Jensen Staff Writer

Last Tuesday, the plans for what the City of Whitewater could look like – and the preliminary estimates of spending could from the next few years– were presented at the Common Council Meeting.

Salary increases for City of Whitewater employees, a breakdown of the proposed budget for 2017 and capital improvements intended to fix roads, spruce up the lakefront and added protection for law enforcement and their vehicles were all a part of City of Whitewater

Manager Cameron Clapper’s presentation to the Common Council.

The 2017 budget will be revised during the Nov. 1 meeting in order for a public hearing and approval on Nov 15. Common Council meets at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Whitewater City Municipal Building at 312 W. Whitewater Street.

Employee Salaries Cameron Clapper, City of Whitewater manager, consulted with Springsted, Inc., a public sector adviser working on effective strate-

gies and job salary evaluations for employees in the local government sector, in order to plan out a decade’s worth of salary adjustments for City of Whitewater employees.

Under the plan Clapper presented to the Common Council Tuesday night, City employees would receive a 4 percent raise each year – 2 percent for a cost of living adjustment, 2 percent for a raise, regardless of the nature of yearly evaluations.

The idea of a raise without taking evaluations into consideration raised concerns from Ald. Stephanie Goettl

(District 5) and Ald. James Langnes, III (District 2).

“Springsted looks at these very objectively with out considering job performance or evaluation of employee performance so these raises are guaranteed regardless of performance during that time,” Goettl said.

Langnes was in favor for evaluations to play a major part in raises versus the proposal Clapper put forward.

“I really think the performance should be tied into the salary,” Langnes said. “I can’t fathom it not being, so

we have to get a step on it.”

Ald. James Allen (AtLarge District) said he saw the benefits in increasing City employee wages.

“For me I believe we want to be a good employer,” Allen said. “We want to pay a fair competitive rate ... my only concern is how we are doing this with two different steps.”

No further action was taken.

The 2017 budget In the upcoming year there have been many increases in the budgets for different

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Events to spotlight older students value on campus Shannon Columb Staff Writer

Nontraditional students will be recognized next week, Nov. 7-11 for their accomplishments and efforts in continuing their education.

The week will be packed with events for nontraditional students. The celebration will start with a Coffee Kickoff, and every day during the lunch period, speakers from various departments on campus speak about a variety of topics.

Speakers include: Erica Fischer from University Health and Counseling Services, who will speak about studying tips, and Dan Colleran from Global Education who will talk about short-term travel opportunities. All presentations will be held in the NonTrad Pad, room 133 in the University Center.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, an award ceremony will be held and five nontraditional students will receive the “Outstanding Adult Student Award” and one faculty member will receive the “Concern for Adults Returning to Education (CARE) award.” Throughout the week, nontraditional students can take part in free bowling and billiards and are encouraged to bring their families.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater started celebrating the nationally recognized week in 2011, after an influx of nontraditional students appeared on campus. Nontraditional students are those over 25 years of age, are veterans, parents or employees. There are about 850 nontra-

ditional students on campus, making up about 10 percent. .

“As a nontraditional student, we’ve had lives, we’ve had jobs, and something happened in our life that made us choose at this point to go back to school,” said President of Adult Student Connections, Jennifer Lytle. The influx of nontraditional students that occurred in 2011 was due to the closing of two major auto industries in Janesville.

Other reasons for people to return to school include needing a bachelor’s degree to move up in a job, are going through a transition, either through a divorce or their kids are in school, or have returned from service.

Lytle said that unlike traditional students, college “isn’t just the next natural step for [nontraditional students], something drove us here.”

The drive that gets nontraditional students here, often gives them more dedication to school than traditional students.

“They are dedicated, engaged consumers of their education,” Lynn Smith, Student Services Coordinator said. “They bring a lot of unique experiences that make the learning come alive.”

This week is a way to bring awareness to the student group. “We do find that we do not entirely fit in, but we’re here, we’re students, just like everybody else and trying to learn everything so we can graduate…we have the same goal, we just do it a little bit differently,” stated Lytle.

For a full list of events, check out www.uww. edu/aso/events.

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On Oct. 21, the Whitewater chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity hosted a golf outing to benefit the V Foundation, raising $5,000. The V Foundation was founded by basketball player Jim Valvano, and Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN), to fund young physicians and scientists for cancer research, and finding a cure.

Harry Potter fans unite and test your knowledge of the wizarding world during Harry Potter trivia night. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the UC Down Under. There is a $2 entry for each person. Participants must sign up in Warhawk Alley and prizes will be awarded to top finishers.

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Celebration: T-shirts, social media build awareness an in what we are trying to do,” Aranda said.

DSC took the opportunity to celebrate the campaign after being in contact with the Chicago chapter, who were playing a big role in raising awareness.

“Some of them don’t even know that they’re undocumented until they are 18 and their parents just spill everything,” Aranda said. “Because sometimes they have in mind that I’m going to go to college and I’m going to do all this and I’m going to get a job and sometimes the parents don’t tell them because they want to protect them and kind of keep them in that world.”

The process to gain documentation is a task that can take a long time with many different variables.

“A lot of people say get in line to get your visa and you know there is no line,” Aranda said.

In some countries those who receive a Visa are those who have money or connections,

while others without those resources have a tougher time.

The #IAmAnImmigrant campaign started from a group called FWD.us that was founded in 2013 by a group of technology and business innovators, like co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg.

UW-W is one coalition partner of FWD.us combining with Harvard, who are on the list with top schools Yale, Dartmouth and Duke.

“It’s kind of our thing we’re really passionate about so to see this on a national website with people like Mark Zuckerberg and people from these Ivy league schools proves that our work does not go unseen,” Hernandez said.

Wisconsin used to charge instate tuition for undocumented students but now charges outof- state tuition.

Aranda said when undocumented students try to go to college, it’s part of the immigration reform.

“Immigration is so complex and we’re a student org, realistically, we wouldn’t be able to change anything at the federal level,” Aranda said. “So one of our main goals is because Wisconsin used to have in state tuition so if they used to have it, that seems like our most tangible goal.”

DSC does fundraising for students as well as assists them in paying the tuition difference.

Besides providing tuition equity, Hernandez also wants faculty and staff to know how they can join the conversation.

“We are part of a nation of immigrants and eventually, maybe in the future, there may not be a need for DREAM Scholars and Colleagues because of the fact that we accomplished our goals,” Hernandez said.

Students are welcome to join the organization without being a DREAM Scholar or of immigrant heritage.

DSC also accepts donations and can be contacted at uww.edu.

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Murder: Life imprisonment standard for felony

burns around a wound on his back.

Squad cars and a Crime Scene Investigation unit lined the 900 block of Peck Street throughout the day as the investigation was ongoing.

A news release from the City of Whitewater asked Whitewater residents to avoid the area throughout the investigation.

“Based on the preliminary information, we have no reason to believe that there is a threat to the general public at this time,” Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher said in the news release.

Johnson was met with three times on Oct. 25, where the first two times he denied having any knowledge of how Myszkewicz died, according to the official criminal complaint. The third time, Johnson and Kimberly’s father Eric, a retired police officer, called the City of Whitewater Police back to his Rock County residence.

“Arrest me, I killed him,” Johnson said.

It was later learned by City of Whitewater Police that Johnson had planned to take of his father Eric’s .40 caliber handgun and kill Myszkewicz, and then commit suicide, the official criminal complaint states.

If convicted, the felony charge would result in life imprisonment. Johnson’s next court appearance is set for 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 4.

— Kimberly Wethal

Council: Employee raises a source of debate aspects including the library fund, neighborhood services and water utility.

The largest concern with increases in the budget went to water utility. There will be a 3 percent increase in its standard to maintain and to fund projects in the future to maintain a healthy balance. “Our largest ratepayers also happen to be owners of properties often are properties that are housing students, they will be bearing most of the significant portion of this cost,” Clapper said.

Neighborhood ser-

vices having a $8,949 increase in the budget, despite seeing a reduction in the operating supplies as well as professional supplies but specifics included.

The fire department came back with a $13,000 negative gap in the council’s budget and their budget which will be looked at further.

Parks and Recreation had a budget difference of an increase of $50,688 from 2016 to 2017. Included in the budget discussion was the possible movement of the ice rink to Starin Park with concessions to prompt an

increase in revenue.

The budget also seeing no changes in the Community Development Authority.

2017 Capital Improvement Plan The City of Whitewater is looking into potential capital improvements to the city during the coming year.

Voting machines from 1990 could be upgraded. The cost is projected to close in on $3,000.

An expansion of Police Garage could be in the works due to concerns of safety with increased negative perceptions of law

enforcement and the lack of enclosed space for squad cars. Costs are expected to reach $110,000 to design the add-on structure for the Municipal Building and $940,000 for construction.

Franklin and Ann Streets could be seeing complete construction because of storm water damage. Updates would include a storm discharge pond and complete reconstruction of the road.

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Biz & Tech Editor: Brad Allen

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‘A fresh take on tacos’

In the Nov. 20, 2013 edition of The Royal Purple, former Business Editor Rumasa Noor reported that Taco Fresco remodeled its storefront and reopened Nov. 16.

Owner Amador Cortez said, “It’s been crazy. I did everything from designing the menu, to the interior, the kitchen. The goal is to keep this place fun and exciting.”

Tax: Nominees’ ideas differ sharply Continued from Page 1

Professor of Economics Russ Kashian said the challenge for small businesses in Whitewater isn’t taxes, but rather competitive opportunity and getting students engaged.

“Retail and restaurants are challenged trying to get students to visit their stores,” Kashian said. “We need to stress a community in which students are engaged.”

Tax cuts for businesses are politically unpopular, but they are good, said Sara Walker, Chief Economist of Associated Bank, based in Milwaukee. “They result in businesses having more money to invest and to be more competitive on a global scale.”

Walker said she thinks the answer to reducing national debt is overall economic growth, and that tax cuts would help stimulate the economy.

Promising lower taxes is not a new idea. It’s a prospect that’s been tossed around by politicians for years.

“Nobody wants to campaign saying ‘I’m not going to do anything,’” Assistant Professor of Political Science Eric Loepp said. “Nobody wants to say ‘let’s keep things the same.’ Nobody is thrilled with Loepp that. One thing that appeals to voters is saying ‘I’m going to lower your taxes.’”

Some reasons why various politicians propose either raising or lowering taxes include strengthening the economy and tackling the unfathomably large national debt.

The U.S. national debt has risen to $20 trillion this year, with $600 million being added every day due to the national budget deficit, Loepp said.

The rapidly mounting U.S. debt of $20 trillion is only a portion—25.6 percent, to be exact—of the estimated 2016 U.S. Growth Domestic Product (GDP) value of $78 trillion, which has risen 2.9 percent in the third-quarter term of this year and makes up 22.5 percent of the global GDP, according to World Bank and the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Walker suggests the gap between the national debt and overall U.S. GDP is much greater. The national debt is only three percent of the U.S. GDP, Walker said.

“You could have a $20 trillion debt, but if it’s only one percent of the GDP, it may not be a huge threat,” Loepp said. “But if Walker the debt is equivalent or twice the size of the GDP, that’s a huge, huge issue.”

As far as poll calculations are concerned, it’s either Hillary Clinton or

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of stimulating economic growth. But the rebate cultivated little growth when many Americans chose to save that money instead of spending it.

“When it comes to windfalls like the Bush tax rebate, there’s some of both spending and saving.” Walker said. “When people are unsure, they tend to save some of that money, but certainly some of it will also be spent and will stimulate economic growth.”

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Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein have each proposed their own tax reform plans. Some propose reducing middle-class taxes, and others seek lower corporate and business tax rates.

Donald Trump that will take office, they run for office: They make aswith the Libertarian and Green par- sumptions, and they oversimplify,” ties both polling at single-digit num- Loepp said. “Candidates are not trybers, well below the percentages re- ing to lie, but voters need to be skepquired to attain a majority vote. tical and take a big grain of salt with Whether Trump or Clinton’s pol- this kind of stuff.” icies would go through depends on “Clinton says her plan is going to what happens in the legislature. lower the debt, and Trump says his If the Republicans retain control plan will lower the debt by helping of the House of Representatives and the economy to grow,” Loepp said. the Senate, then “maybe they’ll be “Well, Hillary Clinton’s plan will able to push through work if eight other things happen. all their dreams and When people ask Trump how he’s wishes,” Heinrich going cut taxes significantly and not said. But if the Demrun up a huge debt, he argues that ocrats take the Sencutting taxes will stimulate growth ate, then Trump will and bring in more net money. There’s have to deal with a a tendency to be overly optimistic.”

Congress that’s genSo how would federal tax reforms Heinrich erally uncooperative. affect students and citizens in the “If Trump gets elected, that’ll be Whitewater community? one of the last things you hear about,” The short answer: It won’t.

Heinrich said. “That administration, “The President has less impact on in its first 100 days, is going to be our lives than state representatives about all kinds and officials,” of other things Loepp said.

“Candidates do two things than the nit“State taxes afwhen they run for office: ty-gritty details fect the middle They make assumptions, of tax policy.” or lower class and they oversimplify. Voters more directly.”

Democratneed to take a big grain of ic policies will But it’s not likely have to exactly that salt with this kind of stuff.” go through a simple, be--Eric Loepp, political science professor Republican cause state tax controlled House of Representatives, policies can sometimes be altered in and Clinton will have to make com- accordance with changing national promises, Loepp said. tax policies, according to Loepp.

Loepp said it’s important to con“There’s where that big grain of sider all sides, but voters should be salt comes in,” Loepp said. somewhat skeptical.

George W. Bush signed off on a tax “Candidates do two things when rebate around a decade ago, in hopes

Clinton wants to make college education more accessible by increasing federal and state aid to universities across the country. One way to support this plan is lowering taxes to put more money into people’s pockets.

“Even if students have more money to spend on college, that doesn’t directly translate into more professors and classrooms,” Heinrich said.

Instead of trying to give people more money to spend on college, Heinrich says the solution is lowering the cost of college in general.

Kashian expressed strong agreement to this notion as well.

He said that what matters more than putting extra money into the economic system is “working Kashian more with the money you already have.”

What kinds of taxes do we pay?

There’s a tax for everything, some say. There is Federal Income Tax, State taxes, fuel tax, city taxes, real estate taxes and general sales tax.

“Sales tax is a tough thing because it affects us all, nobody wants to raise taxes, and they tend to hurt the lower class more,” Loepp said.

Money raised for through Federal Income Tax (FIT) pays for 40 percent of the U.S. federal budget each year, according to Lecturer of Tax Accounting Bob Meyers.

“The FIT is extremely complex,” Meyers said. “There’s a lot of talk of trying to simplify the process, and I’m a fan of that.”

Taxes affect us all every day of our lives, Meyers Meyers said.

“Younger adults are the least likely group of Americans to vote because they think the election won’t affect them, and I can understand that to a degree,” Loepp said.

“But all these things do affect you. If you have a job, you’re paying taxes.

It’s important to educate yourself and do your own work. Read different reports and summaries, check out different media sites, learn about the issues and go vote.”

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Get out and vote!

On Nov. 8, voting centers open at 7 a.m. and are open until 7 p.m. Don’t forget to show love and support to local candidates as well. Grab a

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buddy and vote together. Proper documents to register can be found on WINS. Don’t forget a photo ID.

Low turnout hurts local elections Royal Purple Editorial Staff Opinion

It is that time of year again. The time when millions of people head out to the polls to cast a vote, more often than not, for the president of the United States.

What is unapparent to many is that the ballot contains far more candidates for office than just the presidential candidates. Many people might be unaware of the local candidates on the ballot, but for many communities these men and women are more important than the president.

Local officials are more in touch with our everyday lives than the presidential hopefuls. They are in charge of dictating what our children learn, how our roads get plowed and even sometimes how much taxes you will pay.

Local officials know their constituents, they care about you because they see you more often than not.

When is the last time a pres-

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idential candidate came knocking on your door asking for your support?

These representatives are your direct contact with law makers and the laws that are being made. They are the ones who are responsible for your concerns and will often find solutions to them.

In many communities they are your first line of defense when trouble arises. Local officials are vital to economic growth, pub-

lic safety and everything else imaginable.

These representatives can be from all walks of life and come from many different backgrounds. They are the ones who actually represent you and your beliefs. They represent a much smaller portion of the population so it is more likely they are an outcome of common belief in communities.

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune said “Advocates of increased civic partici-

Who do you support this year?

pation often point out that votes cast in local races can have a much greater impact than larger elections.”

Decisions about traffic patterns, street and infrastructure maintenance and preparations for El Niño are all made at the local level. This is providing a dark glimpse at what could happen with low voter turnout.

Voter turnout is crucial in a local election. If you are willing to put your dayto-day lives in the hands

of others then that is not a concern to you. If you do not want to leave it up to chance, then go out and vote for the best candidate.

It’s hard in this year’s election with many people questioning whether or not they will vote.

This sad reality is brought to you by the small portion of the population that voted in the presidential primary. This year it is going to be hard to predict who will win in local elections because of the threat of low voter turnout.

If you do not want to vote for either presidential candidates, it is crucial that you vote for local elections. These candidates will help you when you need someone to listen to your complaints.

They are truly your representative not in name only, but in action.

Before Nov. 8, spend some time reading your local newspaper and exploring what Google has to offer on the local elections in your voting area.

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Letters the Editor Theto Forum

What really constitutes as “locker room talk?”

I am sure at this point we have all heard the infamous audio recording in which Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, boasts his ability to do whatever he wants to women he lusts after simply because he is a celebrity. This recording was quick to be dismissed

by Trump supporters as everyday “locker room” talk and something that all men are familiar with.

But is it really just that?

The statements Trump made in this recording are certainly cringe worthy, however they are also dangerous. Trump is in the running to become one of the most powerful people in this country, and

making comments such as these further perpetuates the rape culture in not only our society but on college campuses such as ours.

Believing that such language is simply “how it is” is why rape culture is so prevalent today. A number of individuals, many professional athletes, have publicly argued Trump’s defense by saying that that is not how their locker room talk goes. While it is incredibly commendable for them to do so, the amount of people defending his words shows just how troubling this rape culture has become. In this recording, Donald Trump is talking about sexually assaulting women just be-

cause he can. It cannot be excused as anything else but sexual assault. The problem with statements such as what was found in this recording is that it normalizes this idea that a man can do whatever he wants to a woman simply because he wants her. This allows for individuals to take the next step and actually go through with the things they say they want to do, consent completely forgotten.

The aftermath of this thinking is more dangerous on college campuses than perhaps most other settings. It has been found that 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted by the time she graduates

from college. As college students, we witness the dismissal of rape culture and the acceptance of its results (i.e. the numerous sexual assaults on this campus in the past two months alone) regularly. This has resulted in a feeling of a lack of safety and support for those who may have been or could be attacked. Sexual assault victims are often blamed for their attacks, but I believe that we need to look at the world we are in and the type of culture we have created.

The only way we can hope to begin to end the perpetuation of rape culture, and ultimately the sexual assault that occurs,

is to stop making excuses for behavior such as this.

It is not okay to speak of or treat people in this way and it will continue to happen the longer we stay silent. I encourage you to take a stand against the rape culture of our world and fight back against those who attempt to dismiss it. Remember, just because something was accepted any number of years ago does not mean that it is destined to be so for forever.

— Kaitlyn Mellom Social Work BA

Homeless college students becomes pressing issue Homelessness is something we seldom think of in an environment where people are bettering themselves through obtaining new skills and professional development, but in our current 21 century there has been wide spread discussion of homelessness among college students.

It is very alarming to acknowledge that this exists in such a place in such place that has been in grained in us as a place for

students to explore and find what interest them the most as they pursue formal training to potentially access higher levels of social economic standing. Although these notions are true for most students there are students who unfortunately do not have the privilege and luxury of mobility due to the lack of income to meet the heredities of everyday living such as shelter and food.

It is hard to provide evidence that this issue exists on campuses because of the stigma that comes with homelessness with the feelings of shame and aloneness. Also to have this issue is present and acknowledged at places of education and higher learning may pose threats to the institutions and what they stand for.

While society and the structures that hold it together continue moving

forward with innovation, this opinion is not an attempt to point fingers at higher education or put individual blame on homeless student rather this is spreading awareness to the broader audience who may not be inform of homelessness.

As we strive to attain our educational and career goals in this busy day to day world. What can we do besides being an informed bystander of homeless-

ness? Taking action starts with as little as sharing student homelessness with people we interact with every day to bringing this issue to the top of the chain of command to the university governing board and administration. ­— Logan Lao Xiong

Fuel efficiency benefits community, business, world I strongly support national rules requiring higher fuel efficiency in passenger vehicles. As an owner/ operator at Union Cab Cooperative for over 10 years, I have seen the remarkable improvement a fuel-efficient fleet makes for our business and by extension our larger community.

Our conversion from Ford Crown Victorias to Toyota Priuses, combined with fuel-saving practices, has saved customers money and reduced our carbon footprint to a third of what it once was.

We were the first cab company

in the area to use hybrids and are proud to have been trend setters.

However, the taxi industry has undergone major changes over the last few years, which emphasizes the need for further fuel-saving progress.

Transit Network Companies like Uber and Lyft now deliver a large portion of the delivery service that taxis formally provided.

These corporations do not strive to save fuel. They employ a wide range of vehicles - many of which are luxury sedans and SUVs - and enlist as many drivers as possible which can increased traffic con-

gestion and emissions. Given this new situation and the expectation that the transportation sector will continue to grow, strong federal fuel efficiency standards are more important than ever.

Within eight years, the average fleetwide fuel economy of new cars sold in the United States will be required to achieve just under 55 miles per gallon.

The federal agencies responsible for crafting these rules are currently determining whether or not to maintain the current requirements. These new rules will require car companies to invest

more in developing advanced vehicle technologies and bring more of these products to the market, making the type of cars I want to use much more affordable.

These new rules are a real winwin for my customers, my business, and our world. I hope they maintain strong standards that through 2025 would achieve the benefits originally envisioned.

— David Rossing Union Cab

43rd district assembly candidate expresses concern about campus assaults I have been a Whitewater resident for many years now. I have served my community diligently in many roles and I love Whitewater very much.

But I must say that I am deeply concerned about the number of sexual assaults that have happened

recently on this campus.

As a survivor myself, it worries me that day after day I receive emails from concerned parents and students about if they are safe on this campus and in this community.

When we hear ‘it takes a village to raise a child’

we must also apply this to other facets of life as well.

Working on and pushing forward the “It’s On Us” campaign at UW-Whitewater for the last two years I know that there are dedicated individuals looking to solve this problem, however I’d like to point

out that it will take the whole community to come together on this issue.

People come here to further their education and to grow as members of our society, not to worry about going outside alone to be assaulted. I’d like to take this moment and ask

that the University and the City of Whitewater come together to say that sexual assault is not okay and to look into options to solve this reccurring problem.

— Allison Hetz 43rd Assembly Candidate

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Do’s and Dont’s of Politics

By Alex Goodwin- Salas Staff writer

Talking politics can be risky at any time, but with an election that is so hotly contested as the 2016 is, it can be particularly difficult to speak civilly about politics.

Since politics are extremely controversial, it is best to not start the conversation according to Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert and modern manners professional and the owner of The Protocol School or Texas, a company specializing in executive leadership and etiquette training.

Election coverage is everywhere and it is difficult to avoid the topic completely, so when brought into a conversation about politics, Gottsman makes a few points in her article titled “10 Etiquette Tips on Talking Politics.”

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Remember, politics are not off limits at a social event. Anyone can bring up the subject, but you can refuse to continue the conversation by telling them you do not want to talking about it at that time.

Anna Post, expert in etiquette and writer for Reuters, wrote an article called “Modern Etiquette: Talking Politics at Home and Work,” that makes suggestions on talking politics.

Post suggests an easy out option for someone that does not want to continue with a political conversation. In return, it shouldn’t be assumed that everyone wants to talk about politics.

Educate yourself

Not only does this show knowledge in the subject, but also allows someone to continue the conversation. Post calls this the “do your homework” section of her article.

• Listening doesn’t mean agreeing. It’s okay for the other person to give their opinion. Allow them to speak without interruption, then this courtesy will be returned.

• Ask questions. When questions are asked one will gain more knowledge about the topic and more knowledge of the other’s point of view.

• Agree to disagree. The conversation

being had may result in disagreement, but different perspectives should not be taken personally. Post also mentions this in her article. She uses the phrase “I can’t believe you think that” as a phrase to avoid, that way the other party does not feel as if they are being attacked.

Stay calm and collected

Keep your voice down. Keep it clean. Be mindful. One should remember that it is okay to agree to disagree and everyone is allowed to have their own opinion.

Have an exit strategy

This is given from Post’s article, and allows one to leave the conversation if it becomes too heated. Post suggests the phrase “I’ll have to consider that,” as a way to end it.

Always remember to listen to everyone’s opinion and don’t allow comments to become personal if someone does not agree with them.

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Nothing says fall like a warm apple dessert that you can share with all of your friends. The Apple Barn, located in Elkhorn is still open with many opportunities of fun. They are no longer allowing people to pick apples, but they are still selling them as well as apple cider doughnuts (half dozen for $4.00 or a dozen for $7.50). There is a winery attached for all the 21 year olds. The employees are friendly and ready to help you if you need it.

If you are looking for a tasty treat that will keep you warm in the coming chilly days, this Apple Dumpling recipe should do just the trick.

What you need: • 2 large Granny Smith apples • 2 (10oz) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough (Sheets) • 1 cup butter • 1 1/2 cups white sugar • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 (12oz) can or bottle of Mountain Dew • Vanilla Ice cream (to serve with) Serves 16, ingredients can be cut in half for a smaller crowd

• Grease a 9x13 baking pan • Peel and core each apple • Cut each apple into 8 slices • Take the sheets of dough and cut them into 8 triangles (cut it in half horizontally then each half put an x into to make four on each side) • Place each slice into one triangle on the smallest point- roll them up and pinch the ends to seal them • Place them in the pan - okay if they touch • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan • Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir until it is all melted together - Pour this over the apples in the pan • Take the Mountain Dew and pour it over the pan as well • Bake for 35 - 45 min or until golden brown • Once finished baking let cool for a couple minutes and serve with ice cream Make sure you include the glaze from the pan when you serve Enjoy!

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Nov. 2, 2016

Dear Ellie: Learning to budget as a student

Dear El l i e , I just can’t seem to get a tight hold on my wallet! Money just keeps falling out of it and into cash registers! I’m on a fixed allowance from my parents but it never seems to be enough! Please Help.

By Ellie Weidner Staff writer

Dear Addie W., Well lucky for you, I am here for any and all kinds of questions anyone may have. Living off a fixed income, especially when some of us may be used to just using our parent’s money, can be hard.

People often get into serious debt because they can’t curb their spending habits. Luckily, for all of the students here at UW-Whitewater, the facilities here are almost completely free including free healthcare and free laundry, which many other campuses don’t have. But having a few extra pennies never hurt anyone.

Now, one way that may work in your favor, not only now, but for your future resume, is getting a student job on campus. The hours are few, set to what works with your class schedule and not very hard at all. Bi-weekly paychecks are sure to lighten your fiscal load.

But getting more money won’t necessarily help if you just spend more than what you are spending currently to match your income. In the “real” world, you never know what can happen, and a fiscal cushion to protect you in case of any emergency is needed.

One of my favorite ways to save money while spending money is having a coin jar. When you

-Addie W.

get back to your dorm everyday, empty your purse, wallet or pockets of spare change and dump it into a container you have set aside.

It may not seem like much now but did you know if you fill an empty water bottle completely with dimes that equals about 10 dollars?

Spare change has a funny way of accumulating and snowballing into large amounts if you just let it be and slowly fill your container day by day.

Another useful technique is to get a spending buddy. Sure, you can promise yourself you won’t spend more than this set amount of money, but in the end it helps to have someone watching you over your shoulder.

Have an agreement when you get your money to put away a specific amount into a separate bank account if you are dealing with electronic money and have your buddy do the same.

Whenever you plan on spending money, shoot them a message and talk about it first.

When you go out shopping, agree to a set dollar amount you wont go over under any circumstances. Negotiate ways that you and your buddy can be motivated to pinch your pennies more.

Finally, and probably one of my favorite ways to save money when you’re walking around a store, is to avoid impulse buys. Carry the item around in your hand, not in your cart or bag,

so as to give you a slight inconvenience. After pursuing the whole store, if you still have that thing or things in your hand, think about it one more time. “Do I really need this?” “Can I get it somewhere cheaper?” “With this price, I could buy this many Starbucks lattes. Is it really worth that?”

I like this technique because it ensures you actually like what you’re getting and that when you get home you won’t just throw it under your bed and forget about it until it’s move out day. Plus, it gives you the chance to grow emotionally attached to something you really love.

Some of my favorite outfits I got using this idea.

Overall, saving can be hard. But it’s a necessary skill to learn and practice early. Especially before you accumulate any student debt.

I hope this helps, Addie!

—Ellie W. If you have any questions about anything whether it’s life, love, relationships or school, send an email at AskPlanetPurple@gmail.com.

We will give your question serious consideration and attention you may need.

Graphic by Carlie Sue Herrick / Graphics Editor

DIY: DIY: Election Election week week drinks drinks It has been a hot campaign for presidency this election. The stage is set for a winner to be elected.

Let us get together and simmer down with a berry patriotic cocktail.

Stars

Drink name possibilities:

Fill a pint glass with ice; add the vodka, triple sec, and blue curacao. Next, fill the glass the rest of the way with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a few blueberries, enjoy.

-Berry Patriotic -Red, White, and Blue Curacao -Election Day -Voters Punch -Election Punch -Presidential Punch -Stars -Stripes

1 part vodka 1 part triple sec 2 parts blue curacao

Stripes

2 parts vodka 1 part triple sec Fill a pint glass with ice; pour in vodka, and triple sec. For the rest fill in half the berry juice and half lemon-lime soda.

Garnish with strawberries and blueberries.

Get your votes in, and please drink responsibly.

Graphic by Carlie Sue Herrick/ Graphics Editor

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Lifestyle

Graphic by Carlie Sue Herrick / Graphics Editor

We've all been there: Tinder do they know, that is the only thing I can cook.”

— Jake Tomacheck, Senior

By Sierra High Staff writer

Persistent Prospects “I matched with this girl and she seemed pretty cool at first then she kept on messaging me without any response, then she found my Facebook and started messaging me on there.

I got over 25 messages from her before I ever responded. Safe to say, I’m off tinder now.”

— Nick Muelder, Senior

Let’s talk about those cheesy pickup lines, awkward run-ins on campus and creepers that this notorious dating app has brought to young adults across college campuses nationwide.

From finding the possible love of your life, to laughing when you see your neighbor boys on this app, Tinder has become an epidemic with local singles. We’ve all been there and these are the stories University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students shared with the Royal Purple.

From a Tinder fling to the real thing “I was an avid tinder user until I stumbled upon a decently attractive guy, little did I know I would be dating him a few months later. We are celebrating our 6 month anniversary next week!”

— Jenna Hermenson, Junior

Recipes & Romance “Right away I tell girls I will cook them character shaped mac and cheese for them and I always get a good response because we all know it’s the best mac and cheese in the game. Little

Celebrity by Swipe “I found myself in a big lecture hall for one of my classes. Two weeks after classes started a guy who sat next to me approached me after class and asked if I was from Tinder. I was slightly confused because I didn’t recognize him at all. I then found out that it was the guy who was messaging me over the summer. I told him he didn’t look like any of his pictures and he quickly stated that his pictures were over four years old. Who does that? It was like a real life catfish. Class was so awkward for the rest of the semester.”

— Carina Krausert, Senior

Student run fishing class reels in members at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, 341 S. Fremont St. and is free to attend.

“We usually have between five and six members of the team to help out the 20 or so kids that come each week,” Nebel said.

“The student-run class benefits the community as well as the students” Lindsey Marks, parent of a participant, said. “Parents have a way to get kids interested in fishing and the outdoors, while students have a fun way to fulfill their community service requirement from the university.”

“It wasn’t hard to get some of team out to help,” Nebel said. “The guys just want to get kids fishing. I think the services hours are just an added perk.”

By Sam Frink Staff writer

Cravath Lake is often the physical divide between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students and the full-time residents of Whitewater.

But one student aims to use this often-overlooked resource to bridge that gap. Earlier this month, senior Steve Nebel, president of the UW-Whitewater Fishing Team partnered with the Athletic Program Coordinator for the City of Whitewater Park District, Brian de la Torriente, to start a youth fishing class, in the heart of Whitewater at Cravath Lake.

The class meets from 5-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays

Members of the team said the lake had too many weeds to be fishable for the children, so Nebel and other members launched their boats into the lake in a successful efforts to clear weeds, rendering the space more usable.

“We came down a few days before the first class and noticed it would be very hard for the kids to get a line in the water,” Nebel said. “So a few of us came back and kind of dredged it out.”

For more information regarding the class and other activities in and around Whitewater please visit: http://whitewater.recdesk.com or contact Brian de la Torriente at bdelatorriente@whitewater-wi.gov

HORoSCOPES Feb. 19- March 20:

Oct 23- Nov 21:

Scorpio is hyping up for Election Night by giving their Google search engine a hefty workout and crying about how little they actually know about the real world.

scorpio

The minute the clock hit 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 1, Pisces had theirChristmas tree up and stockings hung by the chimney with care.

Nov 22- Dec 21: sagittarius

Sagittarius will have the insurmountable urge to bake cupcakes all week because they thrive on baked goods and cavities.

Dec 22- Jan 19:

The reported spin-off show for “That’s So Raven” has Capricorn seeing visions of binge watching and lacking on responsibilities.

pisces

Only 22 days until Aries gets their first meal that doesn’t involve a microwave. The stars believe that Aries can make it through.

Aries

capricorn

Aquarius has spent the last few days trying to convince their mother that they didn’t actually travel to South Dakota on a school night, despite what Facebook says.

Leo needs to treat theirself to a night of green tea and Kanye West songs in order to avoid a complete stress-induced explosion.

leo

Aug 23- Sept 22:

April 20- May 20:

Taurus found the biggest trick of their Halloween was the Bears actually winning a football game.

taurus

Virgo is dedicated to the Gilmore Girls reboot so much so that they have vowed to not cook and only order food in for the month of November.

Sept 23- Oct 22:

May 21- June 20: gemini

cancer

July 23- Aug 22:

March 21- April 19:

Jan. 20- Feb. 18: aquarius

June 21- July 22:

Cancer began their Christmas shopping early this year by spending $127 … on theirself.

Midterms have caused Gemini to start looking into flights to Alaska, where they can raise sled dogs and never worry about taking tests again.

libra

virgo

Libra is upset that after finally getting “Can’t Stop the Feeling” out of their head, it is back again due to the premiere of the new “Trolls” movie.

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Election influences student artists Artists seek to create societal change with their artwork and promote political ideas Sutton Rettig Staff writer

Election season can be a remarkable time for all citizens to become increasingly eager to cast a vote for the candidate whom they feel is best suited to lead our nation. This can be an ideal time for artists to develop their craft while simultaneously making a statement to the public.

Art is centered on expression while declaring how an individual views society as a whole. Artists have utilized this time of year as an opportunity to express their political views and channel their opinions into their craft. The 2016 election season has been unique, and many artists feel the need to showcase their work for the sake of making a political statement.

Whether your opinions surround income inequality, healthcare reform, violent crime rate or all of the above, art can act as a platform for artists to express their selves and provoke change. UW-Whitewater senior Allie Schaitel says artists have a lot of potential when it comes to making political statements through their art.

“I don’t think it is the artist’s role to sit down and shut up while there are pivotal events occurring in the world around them,” Schaitel said.

“Artists have the ability to use their art as a platform, act as catalysts for change, and be a voice for the voiceless.”

As a community, art may be the quintessential outlet for those eager to spark change. When expressing political beliefs, artists who are truly fueled by their opinions avoid becoming tangled up in the possibility of being judged. Those who place fear behind them are known to produce the most authentic and illuminating pieces.

“I think it would be tragic if artists were only expected to make pretty things for simple viewing pleasure instead of work that is a reaction to current events,” Schaitel said. “Art that embraces controversy and political expression is a

staple in art history and should continue to be important to viewers and critics, especially in contemporary times because it promotes reflection and contemplation.”

Many spectators feel that artists have no place in the political world. Those who feel both art and literature are damaging when one attempts to intertwine the two, as Schaitel knows from first-hand experience.

An illustration by artist Johnie Thorton posted on beautiful bizarre.net shows his political stance. Many artists, on all political spectrums, use their art to try and influence others.

“I wrote an article for beautifulbizarre.net about an artist named Johnie Thornton. He created a piece called ‘Do you Fear (For Your Child)’ where he essentially combined the top portion of Adolf Hitler’s face with the bottom portion of Donald Trump’s face in an effort to draw attention to the similarities between their characters and fear-mongering tactics,” Schaitel said.

“After posting this piece online, Johnie was

attacked by supporters of Trump. He said, ‘One guy said I was a disgusting failure of a human and a terrible artist, several people told me to kill myself, I was called ugly, I was called a faggot, I was called a lunatic liberal, and I was threatened physically. Any common Internet insult you can think of was slung at me. It was very interesting to me as the insults were very juvenile and emotionally charged, and mostly aimed at me rather than my work.’”

Freshman Mason Kraemer, whose artistic outlet is photography, also believes fear is a possible culprit for artists restraining their expression during elections.

“I believe that artists may be scared in some ways to express their political opinion during this election,” Kraemer said. “Politics are a sensitive topic, and many might not continue to follow the artist due to him/her expressing their opinion. Often when I display my art, I display the pieces of my art that give people certain emotions. Emotions can be different with everyone but my goal is to take pictures in a way that people can, in some way shape or form, relate.”

Regardless of whether one’s views lean more towards the left, the right or somewhere in between, elections are a unique platform for ambitious and opinionated artists. The intensity of politics allows artists to lace a greater level of poise and authenticity into their work and gives them the opportunity to express the numerous issues our country faces.

Artists understand that while portions of the public may disagree with their ideology, there are no rules that govern how people can express themselves.

When one person interprets an artist’s position as toxic, another person may see the artist as a genius that shouldn’t be burdened by censorship.

One’s ability to create unique and memorable art is a gift that can spark monumental impacts in our society. An artists’ authenticity can also serve as the inspiration for ambitious, left brained individuals of the future.

UPCOMING SHOWS M SATURDAY November 12th 7:00 PM

Machine Gun Kelly Orpheum Theatre - Madison, WI

TUESDAY December 13th 7:30 PM

R Kelly Chicago Theatre - Chicago, IL

TUESDAY November 15th 6:00 PM

Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center - Madison, W

WEDNESDAY December 14th 7:30 PM

Jingle Ball feat. Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, Backstreet Boys and Tove Lo Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL

FRIDAY November 25th 8:00 PM

The Pretty Reckless The Watering Hole - Green Bay - WI

THURSDAY December 15th 7:00 PM

Panic at the disco The Rave - Milwaukee, WI

FRIDAY December 2nd 7:30 PM

The Head and the Heart, Jimmy Eat World, Fitz and the Tantrums The Rave - Milwaukee, Wi

WEDNESDAY December 28th 7:30 PM

Plain White T's Genesee Theatre - Waukegan, IL

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New refuge for stressed students Tyler McNamer Staff writer

Having a place to truly find their Zen can be a struggle for students on campus. At the Campus Reflection Space, students are given an atmosphere that they can utilize to fit their needs.

With a purpose statement “to create a quiet space for members of the campus community to practice relaxation, reflection, meditation, or prayer,” the space provides many opportunities for students to put their minds at ease.

The space has now been relocated to Esker Hall 104 after previously being located in Drumlin Hall.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s administration of the National College Health Assessment in Spring 2015 showed that 83 percent of surveyed students have felt overwhelmed, 61 percent have felt very sad, and 47 percent have felt hopeless.

Sophomore Eli Krause is a student with a passion for the Campus Reflection Space.

“It is a necessity to have on campus. It’s a place where students can defragment their day. Just to know that they have a space that they can go to is pretty cool.”

University Center Assistant Director Kim Adams is hopeful that an uptick in programming will increase student awareness of the space.

Previous initiatives to spread awareness of the area included booths where students could make stress balls or paint rocks.

“The Leap initiative at UWW helps students connect classroom and the outside world and helps to better equip them [for] the workforce,” Adams said.

The space was created as an answer to requests from international students about designated areas to engage in religious practices, relax or study. It was conceived by the UW-Whitewater branch of the Liberal Education and America’s Promise (LEAP), which helps students connect the classroom and the outside world and help to better equip students for the workforce.

There is no designated religious affiliation associated with the space, and it is open to all students, faculty and staff. The Campus Reflection Space is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Photos by Kim Gilliland / Photo Editor

Inside the reflection space there are many couches and chairs, creating a comfy place to socialize and study.

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Russell Westbrook begins his awe-inspiring revenge tour Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook averaged 38.7 points, 12.3 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game in the first week of the NBA season in what is sure to be just the start of Westbrook’s heroics. He is on a mission to prove to OKC fans that

former teammate and MVP winner Kevin Durant is a thing of the past.

When he faces off on the road against Durant’s Golden State Warriors on Nov. 3, expect a performance of epic proportions. Don’t miss it.

Warhawks blow out UW-Eau Claire Drew Patterson scores four touchdowns in 48-6 rout of Blugolds Josh Sinclair Assistant Sports Editor

The nation’s No. 2 ranked UW-Whitewater football team remained unbeaten and in first place in the WIAC with a 48-6 victory at UW-Eau Claire.

Junior running back Drew Patterson posted four touchdowns in the contest, including three rushing scores in the first half and one receiving touchdown in the third quarter. This brought his season total up to 17 touchdowns, with 14 of those coming on the ground.

The Warhawks (8-0) finished with 414 yards of total offense and had a balanced attack with 268 yards passing, still managing to rack up 146 in the ground game.

“For an offensive coordinator it’s a numbers game,” head coach Kevin Bullis said. “We saw them [Eau Claire] stacking the box.

They were putting eight, nine guys up on the line. We knew it was going to our chance to get the ball out to our wide receivers in space.”

Sophomore quarterback Cole Wilber finished 12-of-19 passing with 175 yards and a touchdown, while senior quarterback Chris Nelson tallied 93 yards and a score.

Senior wide receiver Marcus Hudson posted eight receptions for 114 yards and added a 73-yard rushing touchdown early in the third quarter.

“It’s easy to see the confidence when we get rolling,” Bullis said.

“That’s what we want to play with.

We want to go out and keep our foot on the gas, keep pushing, but to make plays and to know that we can.”

Defensively, the story of the game was the pressure, as the Warhawks tallied 16 tackles for a loss, including five sacks and forced three takeaways.

Sophomore defensive lineman Cal Durni racked up five tackles, including three for a loss and two sacks, and sophomore linebacker Bryce Leszczynski registered five stops, including one for a loss, and nabbed one interception.

“With our defense, we will have a chance to win every game we play,” Nelson said. “They stop teams and force a bunch of turnovers, as an offensive unit it is up to us to capitalize and take advantage of the extra opportunities

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Sophomore running back Drew Patterson trots into the end zone with senior tight end Brett Campbell and other teammates in a game earlier this year against UW-Stevens Point. Patterson leads the conference in rushing yardage and touchdowns.

they give us.”

Whitewater recovered a bad punt snap by the Blugolds midway through the first quarter, and junior kicker Will Meyer converted a 23-yard field goal to give the Warhawks the lead with 7:01 on the clock.

“The defense played really well,”

beginning of the second quarter with a one-yard touchdown.

Following another Blugold turnover on downs, the Warhawks converted a pair of fourth downs on their ensuing drive, and Patterson rushed for his third touchdown of the day from five yards out to increase the advantage

er in the third, Wilber hit sophomore wide receiver Mitchell Dess for a 52-yard gain and completed the drive with a 21-yard strike to Patterson to make the score 41-6.

Sophomore defensive lineman David O’Gorman reached his hands up and caught an interception which he returned to the Blu-

With our defense, we will have a chance to win every game we play. They stop teams and force a bunch of turnovers. As an offensive unit it is up to us to capitalize and take advantage of the extra opportunities they give us.

- Chris Nelson

Bullis said. “They gave the offense short fields to work with and allowed them to get going early.”

Just two downs later, the Warhawks defense made a play, and Leszczynski was able to get his grab his first interception of the season.

Two plays later, Patterson took a hand-off on second-and-nine and ran 10 yards to the end zone to make it 10-0 with 5:21 left in the quarter.

Patterson cashed in again at the

to 24-0 with 4:08 remaining in the half.

“Drew is a huge asset to our offense,” Nelson said. “He has become our featured offensive weapon because he deserves it with his play on the field.”

On the first play from scrimmage in the third quarter, Hudson took an end around and sprinted up the sideline on a hand-off for a 73-yard touchdown to give the Warhawks a 34-6 advantage.

After a UW-Eau Claire punt lat-

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golds’ 12-yard line. O’Gorman’s interception set up a Warhawks short drive.

Nelson hit junior tight end Tony Gumina for a 4-yard score to conclude the scoring for the afternoon.

“We are focused on each game individually because with each win, it gets us that much closer to a conference championship,” Nelson said. “We don’t like to look too far ahead but finishing strong as a whole team these last few games will be key heading in to playoffs.”

The Warhawks will play again on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at Perkins Stadium. This contest will be Senior Day, which doubles as Shriners Day and Military Appreciation Day.

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Nov. 2, 2016

Runners falter at WIAC Championship Men’s, women’s cross country teams take eighth at championship

By Kyle Weaver Senior Staff Writer

The WIAC is one of the premier conferences in Division III cross country, and the UW-Whitewater men’s and women’s cross country teams found that out the hard way at the WIAC Championships with a pair of eighth place finishes.

On the men’s side, junior Brett Harms led the way with a third overall finish with a time of 24:31. Harms was the lone Warhawk represented in the top 20.

“We’re definitely disappointed in finishing eighth,” Harms said. “Obviously nobody likes getting last but we had some people run good races.”

Sophomore Jonah Nelson was the next Warhawk to finish in 30th place with a time of 25:53. Sophomore Noah Stamsa and senior Scott Wolter came in 47th and 49th place, respectively.

Junior Alec Meixelsperger finished 50th with a time of 26:52,.

Sophomore Todd Noreen was right behind in 51st place with a time of 26:56. Freshman Evan Seghers was the final Warhawk to cross the finish line at 26:56 to take 52nd place.

UW-Eau Claire won the meet with a total of 41 points to take home its third consecutive conference championship. UW-La Crosse finished second with 50 points. UW-Platteville rounded out the top three with 100 points.

Harms said he recognized the conference competition was not going to be easy for the Warhawks.

“We knew going in that Eau Claire and La Crosse were kind of in a league of their own,” Harms said.

They’re the two of the best teams in the nation. “We went in thinking we could beat a couple teams if we ran the races we knew we could, but it didn’t happen.”

Photo by Zach Ewoldt / Staff Photographer

Above from left to right, junior Ashley Paulick, freshman April Koshen and senior Katelyn Pena run up a hill in the Tom Hoffman Invitational in Whitewater earlier this season. Both the men’s and women’s finished eighth in the WIAC Championships Oct. 29.

UW-Platteville’s Ian LaMere won his second consecutive individual title with a conference meet record time of 23:55.

Harms earned All-WIAC honors with his third place finish, and Meixelsperger was selected to the All-Sportsmanship team for displaying good sportsmanship throughout the season.

Prestifilippo ran the course in a time of 24:56, good for 46th place, and sophomore Mandy Slaback placed 48th overall with a time of 25:16.

Freshman Hailey Van Ellis placed 49th, and sophomore Liz Mielke finished 50th only separated by one second with times of 25:17 and 25:18, respectively. Junior Sara Fuller was not far behind with a time of 25:22,

The WIAC is the best conference in Division III, and there are a lot of good teams. We’re not one of them right now.

— Liz Mielke

“I was one spot away from first team all conference last year, so I didn’t want to finish worse than seventh this year,” Harms said. “My goal was to get third so that was really nice to do that.”

The women’s cross country team struggled through the weekend, finishing at the bottom as well.

Junior Monica Sweet led the Warhawks with a 45th place finish and a time of 24:50. Freshman Sydney

which was good for 51st place.

Junior Emma Knudtson was the final Warhawk to cross the finish line with a 52nd place finish and a time of 25:24.

Mielke knew and understood that the level of competition in the conference was going to be extremely difficult to compete with.

“We’re obviously not where we want to be right now and we need to do a lot of things to change that,”

Mielke said. “The WIAC is the best conference in Division III and there are a lot of good teams and we’re not one of them right now.”

Mielke has been battling a foot injury and said she was not happy with how she ran at the conference meet.

“I had a really bad race,” Mielke said. “I was not happy with my performance at all. I can’t put my finger on exactly what happened, but it was a bunch of little things that added up and it got in my head.”

UW-La Crosse won its third conference title in four seasons with a point total of 26. Defending champion UW-Oshkosh took second place with 55 points.

UW-Oshkosh’s Cheyenne Moore won the individual title with a total time of 21:50.

Senior Katelyn Pena was named to the conference’s All-Sportsmanship Team.

Both UW-Whitewater teams will return to action on Nov. 12 at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional at Lake Breeze Golf Club in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

UW-W volleyball clinches regular season conference title

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Junior right side hitter Sydney Racky blocks a shot in a victory against Bethel University on Oct. 29.

The UW-Whitewater women’s volleyball team faced four opponents over the course of a three-day span and walked away going 4-0.

The Warhawks swept conference foes UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire to go along with a blanking of Millikin University.

The Warhawks capped off the week with a 3-1 win against Bethel College on senior night to finish the regular season.

The first game of the week was a showdown of top 15 team in the country. The No. 14 Warhawks hosted the No. 10 UW-La Crosse Eagles in a WIAC contest.

Junior right side hitter Sydney Racky tallied a team-high 13 kills on a .706 hitting percentage to go with two blocks.

UW-La Crosse scored the first

point of the opening set, but Whitewater quickly took the lead and didn’t relinquish the advantage the rest of the frame.

The Warhawks went on to sweep the Eagles and move into first place in the WIAC. The last game of conference play saw the Warhawks claim a share of the WIAC title.

The Warhawks controlled its own destiny and with a win won a share of the WIAC and the No. 1 seed in the WIAC tournament.

Senior outside hitter Lauren Pfeifer registered a double-double with 11 kills and 11 digs to lead Whitewater.

The last day of the regular season featured two matches, including senior night.

The Warhawks hosted Millikin and Bethel, and defeated both

opponents 3-0, 3-1 respectively.

Prior to the final match against Bethel, the Warhawks recognized seniors Staci Hasler, Morgan Parker, Pfeifer, Angelika Pointer, Jessica Sabey and Tessa Weber.

Over the last four years, the Warhawks amassed a 107-32 overall record, two WIAC regular season championships, a conference tournament title and three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances.

UW-Whitewater will host games in the WIAC Tournament, starting with a semifinal at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 against the winner of Nov 1’s UW-Stevens Point/UWEau Claire match. compiled by Josh Sinclair

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Nov. 2, 2016

Soccer squad ends regular season UW-W women’s team wins 17th straight game on Senior Day

By Tyler Job Staff Writer

The No. 7 WIAC champion UW-Whitewater women’s soccer team concluded its regular season Oct. 29 with a 3-0 Senior Day shutout victory over UW-Stevens Point in Whitewater.

The win was UW-Whitewater’s 17th consecutive win and improved the team’s overall record to 18-1 and 7-0 in WIAC play, while the Pointers dropped to 5-13 overall and 1-6 in conference play.

The Pointers’ goalkeeper, Sarah Peplinksi, was tested for much of

postseason,” Quamme said. “She a big reason we advanced last year and she just kind of found that groove later in the year. This year she’s caught it a little bit sooner, so I’m glad she’s continuing it.

But she’s a player that has a history of popping up in the postseason with the big goals.”

Sophomore forward Karina Rosales increased UW-W’s lead to 2-0 in the 34th minute on an unassisted goal from the corner of the goalie box.

The Warhawks’ fiery offense continued in the second half and extended its lead 3-0 in the 64th minute on a goal from Pottle, her ninth goal of the season. Sophomore forward Kaci Schonert tallied her 13th assist of the season on the score.

Quamme said he was pleased of

We’ve done what we had to win a lot of games. Now with the postseason, every one of them counts.

— Ryan Quamme

the first half. She stopped several shots from UW-Whitewater’s junior midfielder Marie Lesperance, senior forward Carly Pottle and senior forward Brianna Reid.

UW-W eventually notched its first goal of the game in the 18th minute from Lesperance, her ninth goal of the season, to put the Warhawks up 1-0.

Whitewater head coach Ryan Quamme said he envisions Lesperance’s play to remain consistent come playoffs.

“Marie in her first two years here has always gotten better in the

how Pottle’s play has elevated the team this season.

“Carly’s been great,” Quamme said. “I think she’s had her best season she’s had in her four years here. She’s had four very good years, but I think the difference this year and a couple other years is that she’s been more consistent in all of our games. She’s stepped up her leadership on and off the field, so I was happy to see her score a goal in her last regular season game. I am just very proud of her effort throughout the last four years.”

Photo by Kim Gilliland / Photo Editor Senior forward Brianna Reid dribbles past a defender at a home game earlier in the season. The Warhawks beat UW-Stevens Point 3-0 on Oct. 29 at home.

UW-W’s crisp defense kept the Pointer offense quiet near the end of the game, as the Warhawks marched onto its final victory of the regular season.

Quamme said there is room for improvement, even with the postseason beginning soon.

“We just got to get a little bit sharper on our attacking move-

ment off the ball,” Quamme said.

“We’ve done what we had to win a lot of games. Now with the postseason, every one of them counts.”

The ’Hawks will next contend in the WIAC tournament beginning Nov. 3 in Whitewater.

Bowler finishes fifth against top competition

Van Duyne rolls away from invite with honors

By Cameron Schwarz Staff Writer

Finishing fifth out of 27 teams, the UW-Whitewater women’s bowling team competed as one of only Division-III teams in the Fairleigh Dickinson University New Jersey Jamboree Invitational from Oct. 28-30.

The ’Hawks went 8-5 on the weekend with senior Amanda Van Duyne finishing fifth overall with an average score of 206 which earned her a spot on the All-Tournament team.

Head coach Leanne Sullivan said she was happy with the results.

“Overall my expectation was hopefully to finish top

three but I’ll take top five and have a decent win-loss record on the weekend,” Sullivan said.

Despite the top five finish, the ’Hawks got off to a slow start and finished the first day 1-4. The lone win came against Morgan State University 871-789.

“Starting out the weekend with a 1-4 record, by all means is below all of our expectations,” Sullivan said. “ The reason why we lost so many matches was purely because of shot making. The pattern was tough and that is something our team didn’t execute.”

The ’Hawks made its jump on Oct. 29.

“Going into Saturday and Sunday, we focused on making those good shots and making moves when we made those good shots,” Sullivan said.

They ended the day with a 4-1 record and sat comfortably in sixth place.

The team was still trying to make adjustments to the lanes heading into the last day.

“The second day was still kind of rocky. The lanes were a little tricky for us, so we had a lot of communication going on,” senior Taylor Hoppe said.

The ’Hawks were put into bracket play on Oct. 30 and began with a convincing win against University of Alabama-Birmingham 882-802.

They moved up to fifth place beating Franklin Pierce University 4-2, and securing fifth with another 4-2 victory over Monmouth University.

“On the last day we were able to understand more of the patterns that we were able to make more con-

sistent shots as a team,” Hoppe said. “Our intensity was up and everyone was in it, so every match that we play on Sunday was good.”

The ’Hawks were led by Hoppe and Van Duyne.

“The leadership of Amanda and Taylor is so crucial for this team. They get everyone pumped up,” Sullivan said.

“Our main goal this year is to get back to winning a National Championship because they know what it’s like and they want to get that experience back.

Not making it last year was devastating to them, myself and the rest of the team.”

The ’Hawks will be hosting the Warhawk Classic at the Sheridan Lanes in Kenosha for their next Invitational on Nov. 11-13.

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Nov. 2, 2016

Harms calls Whitewater his home From high school to college, cross country star leads by example

By Justin St. Peter Sports Editor

Fastest freshman since head coach Jeff Miller took over the program in 1982. Highest finish for a sophomore in school history. Fifth fastest time in school history as a junior.

These are all just some of the accomplishments junior cross country runner Brett Harms has achieved in his career so far.

Miller had nothing but praise for Harms running ability.

“He is confident with how he runs,” Miller said. “He understands a lot about his abilities and where he needs to be at certain points of the race. He has a really great ability to finish races strong.

- Jeff Miller He has got a good finishing kick … All of that combined is why he has become successful.”

Harms wasn’t always a record-breaking cross country runner though.

He grew up “obsessed with basketball” but also ran track and cross country in middle school. After qualifying for state as a freshman high school runner at Whitewater High School, Harms said he realized that he could be really good and made it his mission to get a lot better.

Harms said his work ethic is his biggest strength as a runner.

“You have to be very fit to be a runner, but it’s also half a mental game too, especially in college since its longer than it was in high school,” Harms said. “You have to be mentally tough to push yourself through the race when you start hurting.”

Miller knew Harms awhile because he was a friend of his parents. Miller’s son Dawson was friends with Harms’ older sisters and was a senior on the cross country team when Harms was a freshman. Dawson Miller went to

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Junior runner Brett Harms runs in the Tom Hoffman Invitational earlier this year. Harms finished third in the WIAC Championships on Oct. 29, earning first team All-WIAC honors.

UW-Whitewater and was the leader of the ’Hawks cross country team, which made it easier for Harms to feel comfortable staying in Whitewater for college.

Despite that, Harms still said it was a difficult decision.

“It was hard for me to go to college in my hometown because I wanted to get away like most kids do, but I think it definitely helps once I decided I wanted to be a business major,” Harms said. “Once I figured all that

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out, it was the easiest decision of my life, and I am really glad I did.”

Once Harms got to UW-Whitewater, he said that he learned a lot his freshman year, as he was teammates again with Dawson Miller.

“It was tough jumping from running a 5K in high school to an 8K in college,” Harms said. “It was like, ‘In high school, I would be done now.’”

Despite the longer distances, Harms finished second or third on the team in many of the meets on his

24:31

the time it took junior Brett Harms to run 8,000 meters in the WIAC Championships, a personal record.

way to becoming the fastest freshman under Miller.

He headed into his sophomore season as the top runner on the team with two victories during the season in the Tom Hoffman Invitational in Whitewater and the Cowbell Classic in Elsah, Illinois.

Harms said the team was not facing as tough of competition as it had in the past in his victories, but “the feeling of winning never gets old.”

Finishing eighth in the WIAC Conference Championship last year, Harms fell one spot short of All-WIAC first team status and was unable to accomplish his goal of being an All-American, despite finishing 56th overall out of 278 runners at the National Championship.

To try and meet all of his goals this season, Harms ran 60-70 miles a week throughout the summer, which was a slight increase from the previous off season’s weekly distance.

Running 60-70 miles a week during the summer is part of the way Harms leads by example according to his coach.

“He sets a good tone for everybody else because he works hard and races very consistently,” Miller said. “That is the No. 1 thing that you always know he is going to be consistent with his running.”

Harms hasn’t finished any lower than fifth this season, including two more victories in the Brissman-Lundeen Invite on Sept. 23 in Rock Island, Illinois and the Cowbell Classic on Oct. 8 once again.

Following his third place finish at the WIAC Championships on Oct. 29, Harms said he accomplished his goal for the race, earning him first team All-WIAC recognition.

Now he sets his sights on the Midwest Regional on Nov. 12 in Winneconne, Wisconsin and hopefully the NCAA Championship on Nov 19. In Louisville, Kentucky.

His coach said he believes in Harms’ chances to make nationals.

“He has a great chance to qualify for nationals with regionals coming up in two weeks,” Miller. “When we get to nationals and [see] how he does there, it adds to the legacy of what he is doing.”