As a new voter, the average college student has to find a way to look through the propaganda and the dodged questions to see who the best candidate is for the current election. Sometimes, the best way to find out which candidate has the most respectable and current ideals is to witness a political debate, much like the one that was held for Ron Kind and Ray Boland as they battled it out for the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin.

The Democratic and incumbent candidate, Ron Kind, is running for re-election against his Republican opponent, Ray Boland.

The debate, which was held in Valhalla

of the Cartwright Center on Oct. 30, was quite pleasant since mudslinging and personal attacks did not even come into play at all during the debate. They challenged each other’s issues and debated over differing ideals, yet managed to complete their task in a mature and respectable way that all political figures should admire.

The main issues that came into conflict during the debate were the federal deficit, the legitimacy of Obamacare, abortion, and immigration reforms.

Dealing with the increasing federal deficit of the United States, Congressman Kind explained that high healthcare costs are one of the contributing factors to this deficit and that, “We can’t afford this red ink that’s been

After working out scheduling conflicts with Senator Jennifer Shilling we were very happy to sit down with her and talk issues. She introduced herself to us as a UW-La Crosse alum, sharing her love for the university and The Racquet. Jackie Sopko, UW-L student and Chairwomen of the College Republicans, helped us draft questions for Shilling that took on the issues and gave us a look into the real Jennifer Shilling.

The first issue we tackled was taxes. Shilling was asked what tax she believed should be cut in order to spur economic

growth. She responded by saying that she stands by the belief that everyone should pay their fair share in taxes. She then moved on to talk about property taxes specifically, which she believe are “the most regressive [taxes] we have.” Because of this, Shilling says “We need to make sure we are not taxing people with fixed incomes out of their homes,” and lower the property taxes in Wisconsin to put extra money in their pockets.

When addressing a question about her feelings towards the controversial Act 10, Shilling became very passionate. Shilling talked about how taking away collective

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Libya: Mitt Romney had an offset response to President Obama’s slow to reach action militarily in Libya. Romney would like to see a more aggressive approach to American leadership in this Middle Eastern conflict.

Isreal/Palestine: To ensure Israel’s security, Mitt Romney will work closely with Israel to maintain its strategic military edge. The United States will work intensively with Turkey and Egypt to shore up the now fraying relationships with Israel that have underpinned peace in the Middle East for decades. The United States must forcefully resist the emergence of anti-Israel policies in Turkey and Egypt, and work to make clear that their interests are not served by isolating Israel.

Russia: Upon taking office, Mitt Romney will reset the "reset". He will implement a strategy that will seek to discourage aggressive or expansionist behavior on the part of Russia and encourage democratic political and economic reform.

Nuclear Warfare: Mitt Romney will review the implementation of the New START treaty and other decisions by the Obama Administration regarding America's nuclear posture and arms-control policies to determine whether they serve the best interests and national security of the United States.

Tax reforms: Reducing and stabilizing federal spending is essential, but breathing life into the present anemic recovery will also require fixing the nation’s tax code to focus on jobs and growth. To repair the nation’s tax code, marginal rates must be brought down to stimulate entrepreneurship, job creation, and investment, while still raising the revenue needed to fund a smaller, smarter, simpler government. The principle of fairness must be preserved in federal tax and spending policy.

Education: As president, Mitt Romney will pursue genuine education reform that

puts the interests of parents and students ahead of special interests and provides a chance for every child. He will take the unprecedented step of tying federal funds directly to dramatic reforms that expand parental choice, invest in innovation, and reward teachers for their results instead of their tenure. These policies will equip state leaders to achieve the change that can only come from commitment and action at the local level. He will also ensure that students have diverse and affordable options for higher education to give them the skills they need to succeed after graduation and that, when they graduate, they can find jobs that provide a rewarding return on their educational investment.Giving students trapped in bad schools a genuine alternative requires four things: (1) such alternatives must exist, (2) parents must receive clear information about the performance of their current school and of the alternatives, (3) students must be allowed to move to a new school, and (4) students must bring funding with them so that new schools can afford to serve them. Mitt’s reforms achieve each of these objectives:

Health Care: On his first day in office, Mitt Romney will issue an executive order that paves the way for the federal government to issue Obamacare (should be Affordable Healthcare Act since it’s supposed to fact based) waivers to all fifty states. He will then work with Congress to repeal the full legislation as quickly as possible. In place of Obamacare, Mitt will pursue policies that give each state the power to craft a health care reform plan that is best for its own citizens. The federal government’s role will be to help markets work by creating a level playing field for competition. Mitt will begin by returning states to their proper place in charge of regulating local insurance markets and caring for the poor, uninsured, and chronically ill. States will have both the incentive and the flexibility to experiment, learn from one another, and craft the approaches best suited to their own citizens.

Libya: Libya itself has been a long ongoing issue for the Obama administration. President Obama has always intervened to help protect the Libyan people. To do so, he has enforced tough sanctions on Iran. The president has also led coalitions to support the Libyan people when a growing army and Muammar Gaddafi threatened their lives. He also stood by as Libya overthrew Gadaffi. President Obama is very proud of working alongside NATO and Arab partners to never having to send U.S. soldiers to Libya.

Isreal/Palestine: Another international concern for the Obama Administration has always been Israel and Palestine. Like Libya, Obama has always stood by achieving peace between the neighboring countries. He has strong support for Israel’s security, and has personally visited the country to gain firsthand knowledge of the conditions. He has funded Israel with money to assist in military support. For example, $70 million was given to provide technical assistance for the Israel Iron Dome.

Russia: President Obama’s administration has “reset” the relationship with Russia and pinpointed a lot of successes with the country. He has reduced the threat of nuclear warfare. Russia and the United States worked together and signed the New START Treaty, which was an agreement to reduce nuclear material. President Obama has also claimed to secure all vulnerable nuclear material internationally. This includes work with Iran and North Korea to secure any threat of nuclear warfare to the United States.

Tax reforms: The economy is one of the most talked about issues of this election. President Obama has gotten a lot of criticisms for putting America into a recession, and whether or not he is to blame, the Obama Administration affirms tax cuts. Obama believes that the middle class deserves these tax cuts. He has called out individuals making millions and billions of

dollars, saying that they should pay more so that the country’s debt can be lessened. For this hopeful reelection, Obama has set forth a specific plan of spending along with cuts and revenue increases. He hopes to reduce the deficit by over $4 trillion within the next ten years. President Obama has also made it clear that cutting taxes is not the sole road he would like to take. He stands strong in investments of education, manufacturing and infrastructure.

Education: Specifically in education, President Obama hopes to make education readily available for all Americans. An issue that hits home for many college students is affording our education. Obama hopes to double investments of Pell Grants. He has also established a college tax credit worth up to $10,000. He hopes to cut the price of college tuition and fees in half over the next ten years. With the quality of education, he has hopes of saving the jobs of thousands of teachers, and rewarding incentives for the exceptional teachers to ensure that the best teachers are in the classroom. Former President George Bush’s policy of No Child Left Behind is non-existent in the Obama Administration. President Obama believes that each state should have the flexibility to create plans for education and should not have to fit a set of mandated guidelines.

Health Care: The final concern highlighted is that of health care in the United States. There is a lot of analysis of Obamacare, but one thing President Obama has strongly encouraged during this election is the health care law that he has passed, making the insurance system work better for individuals. This law prevents insurance companies from capping and canceling coverage. It puts an end to the wrong health insurance company practice of overcharging elderly on Medicare and the unequal charging of women and men for the same coverage.

Who’s it going to be, America?With bombarding political commercials, ads, and signs, no student could keep clear of presidential

campaigning efforts the last few months. Both Democratic and Republican parties are in full swing as the election is swiftly approaching. Being a part of the large youth demographic eligible for voting, many college students are really paying attention to the campaigning of both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Both have strong platforms and have a lot of support in the 2012 election. They also share a close race. CSNBC polls stated that after the final debate, they were neck and neck.

For those who have not paid close attention, or for those in need of a refresher, this article will specifically highlight issues regarding the incumbent President Barack Obama and his challenger Governor Mitt Romney on a range of pressing issues.

Kind and Boland face off

Please see debate page 2Please see shilling page 2

By Melissa MossNews Editor

By Sam FischbachAssociate Reporter

One on one with Shilling

piling up for so long.” He also brought up defense spending and the 80,000 troops that are still deployed in Eastern Europe and that are unneeded. Coronel Boland, who was a former commander at Fort McCoy, said these troops were needed to train allied forces in countries in Eastern Europe. He also debated Kind’s views on healthcare, saying models based off of Kind’s healthcare beliefs do not work at the Medicare and Medicaid level.

Another issue, one that is a crucial point in the current Presidential election, is the legitimacy of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. Coronel Boland is extremely opposed to this act, explaining that it is “quite unaffordable.” He asked questions as to where the money will come from if more people are given free healthcare. Congressman Kind responded by explaining how Obamacare has been supported by institutions, such as Gunderson Lutheran here in La Crosse, and the Mayo clinic in Minnesota, to actually reduce healthcare costs. He further explained saying that the ideas of Obamacare are not perfect and need some revisions, but it is a step in the right direction.

Abortion is probably the most controversial subject for this year’s elections. Congressman Kind follows the democratic view commonly referred to as being “Pro-Choice.” He said that abortion is a “fundamentally private right that [women] possess.” On the other hand, Coronel Boland follows the Republican ideal of “Pro-Life,” but does not believe bureaucrats should become involved in the issue.

Immigration reform was also covered. Coronel Boland believes we need to reinforce our current laws and seal our border. Farmers in the La Crosse community may depend on some immigrant labor, but people that are here illegally need to return to their home country. Congressman Kind also believes that these laws are in need of reform, but the ideals put forth by politicians such as Mitt Romney are unrealistic in nature. Common ground needs to be reached between ideals in immigration reform.

As Coronel Boland stated, you have “two very distinct choices.” Voting is on Nov. 6, and Congressman Kind said it best when he declared, “Thank God we are down to one week of campaigning.” So now it is up to you to go to the polls and vote for the candidate you feel would best represent the 3rd District of Wisconsin and best represent your beliefs and ideals.

Student Senate met again this past Wednesday, Oct 24 at 6 p.m. As usual, the meeting started with roll call, moved to the approval of last week’s meeting minutes, and finally the approval of agenda.

•The next portion of the meeting was guest speakers, which featured City Councilwomen Katherine Svitavsky. She showed the Senate a resolution expressing support for the City of La Crosse’s Bicycle Pedestrian Plan that will be drafted and introduced next week. It will be authored by Svitavsky and Senator Bridget Kisting, and sponsored by Director Kyle Slaby. The City of La Crosse’s Bicycle Pedestrian Plan would increase bike boulevards on King and 17th streets near campus. Additionally, it would achieve Bicycle Friendly University status for all colleges in the City of La Crosse. If you would like to express your views, or are looking for further information, you can attend a City Council meeting on Oct.(Ask Chelsea, November?) 5, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place in City Hall in the Council Chambers. Additionally, students should feel free to contact Councilwomen Svitavsky at svitavskyk@cityoflacrosse.org.

•The next portion of the Student Senate meeting was devoted to officer reports. One of the reports to note was from Vice President David Wermedal. He said that the members of the Student Senate went on an Adventure Outing at Mitchell. They worked on team bonding and leadership skills. All members had a great time. Also, next week, there will be a costume contest for members of Student Senate, since it will be Halloween. Parliamentarian Karin Johnson was yielded to from Wermedal to speak to the Senate. She announced that she is working to make sure that parliamentary procedure is followed in all future Senate meetings. In the past few years, Student Senate has not strictly followed parliamentary procedure; thus, to combat this, Johnson explained the finer workings to members to fix the problem. The next officer report came from Legislative Issues Director James Dirth. He informed the members of the Student Senate that the City Clerk, Terry Lehrke, is looking for people to work at the polls on Election Day. Additionally, the Student Senate will be tabling to inform students about polling locations, how to register, and what is needed to register. The next presented report was from Local Issues Director Kyle Slaby. His report was a reminder to students that there is more than the presidential election on the tickets. He asked student to please look into local candidates in the county and state so you can make an informed decision on November 6, 2012. Slaby also announced that the MTU bus routes are now on Google Maps. They include stops and possible fares. This will be an excellent resource for students who wish to travel off-campus.

•Next were the organizational reports; the main report was from RHAC Senators Jordan Fay and Bridget Kisting. They reminded members of the Student Senate about the Blood Drive November 6 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Eagle Basement. Also, grub-tubs mailers will be sent out in the weeks to come. Make sure to keep an eye out and bug your parents for one.

•The final report was from advisor Larry Ringgenberg. He explained to members that the reason that there is a pipe coming out of the Whitney building admitting a foul smell is because the plumbing problem has not yet been identified. Someone is continuing to look into the problem; it will be resolved as soon as possible.

•The last portion of the Student Senate meeting was new business. The first resolution was a Resolution to Make Statement of Non-Discrimination Inclusive. The authors were Jeni Roberts and Riley Karlstrand, with sponsors Nick Bezier and David Wermedal. This week the resolution was amended to include “veteran status” to the document presented last week. The resolution was passed and the non- discrimination policy will now include “gender identity and expression” and “veteran status.” Students will have to vote on referendums in the campus election in April to pass this resolution. A second resolution was the Resolution Dedicated Freedom Week. The author was Jordan Wileman, and the sponsors were Katie Johnson and Hannah Bresson. This resolution also passed by the Student Senate.

NewsPage 2 Thursday, november 1, 2012

Melissa MossNews Editor

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By Chelsea Fischer Copy Editor

Real talk with Feehan

Last week we covered part one of our exclusive interview with State Senate candidate, Bill Feehan. This week we’d like to bring you part two, with the hopes that we will be able to help in your decision about which candidate to vote for on Nov. 6! If you missed last week’s article, The Racquet editors were given the opportunity to sit down with Feehan and ask him questions about the issues. Our interview turned out to be very surprising, shedding a very real look into who Bill Feehan is and introducing us to his common sense approach to policies that are important to students and Wisconsinites.

Feehan was asked about Medicare and Medicaid and his thoughts on the current system. Last year alone, $875 million worth of health insurance costs were covered by cost shifting, meaning that what was not covered by Medicare and Medicaid was covered by those with private insurance. To prevent this number from growing, Feehan believes we should “stair step the benefits on BadgerCare” and instead of allowing “people [to] turn down working more hours, turn down raises [and] turn down promotions,” we must slowly ease them off government care and help them become self-sufficient. This, in turn, would allow them to keep their benefits while still doing those extras;

like working overtime, taking a promotion, or receiving a raise. In our interview Feehan emphasized how important running a

positive campaign was to him. Feehan says running a campaign is important to him because he “heard from a lot of people who were turned off by politicians because they didn’t know who to believe,” as both sides were distorting facts and pointing fingers. Feehan also adds that “despite some very trying times[,] I think voters have noticed, and I think they appreciate [the positive campaign].”

While interviewing Feehan, it is clear he genuinely wishes to help the citizens of the 32nd District. When asked what quality makes him best for the job he said, “I’ve been through a lot of very exciting situations in my life and I’ve learned to keep my cool. So, a lot of times when people are panicking I’m the one person who keeps his head, I’m not reactive, I stop, I think, I figure out what the proactive solution to the situation is.”

The best way to describe Feehan is by saying that he is the opposite of a typical politician. Though he is still labeled as such, Feehan is passionate about helping the people of the 32nd District. At the end of our interview, he apologized for being long winded and giving long answers. Well, Mr. Feehan, we’d like to personally tell you that we did not mind at all -- if anything, all who were present were relieved you took the time to discuss these important issues with us.

For more information about Bill Feehan and the political issues we did not cover in this interview, visit his website: www.feehanforsenate.com.

By Melissa MossNews Editor

Kind, Boland debate

Shilling talks issues with The Racquet editors

From debate page 1

bargaining rights have compromised workplace safety, especially in jails and prisons. Shilling says that “Because of collective bargaining being taken away […] they are not allowed to bargain on workplace safety, of wages, on training, on safety equipment,” causing concern among

many working in prisons that workplace rules are not adequate, causing a dangerous environment for both officers and inmates. As far as the effect Act 10 had on education, Shilling says that class sizes have been forced to increase,

downgrading the quality of education in the state. The entire of issue of Act 10 has become very controversial for Wisconsinites.

Addressing the topic of recalls, Shilling says that she thinks our state should look into reforming the amount of funds a candidate up for recall is allowed to raise instead of focusing on limiting why a candidate is recalled. Shilling points out

that many of the candidates who were up for recall within the last year were able to raise an unlimited amount of funds for their campaigns; however, in general elections there is a limit to the amount of funds a candidate can receive. She believes is a much more pressing issue. Plus, Shilling says, “I am very leery of taking away citizens constitutional rights to hold their elected officials accountable in a timely fashion.”

On the topic of Social Security and Medicare, Shilling feels that both are not just healthcare programs, but “a promise made to citizens and to Wisconsin seniors,” highlighting her commitment to maintaining them in years to come. She also added that “we need to streamline some things to be more efficient and [figure] out how we can have incentives such as health and wellness,” adding too that dental coverage is a very important aspect of healthcare that is nearly always forgotten. This streamlining to become more proficient is one way that extras, like dental wellness, could be funded.

With the recent events surrounding the mailing Shilling sent out about her opponent, we wanted her to clarify her reasoning for introducing personal aspects about her opponents past into the race Shilling has always stood up for women’s right and against violence against women. Shilling believes that “violence against

women is never acceptable.” She further elaborated by saying, “I don’t care if it happened a year ago or if it happened twelve years ago. My opponent has painted himself as the 52-year-old victim and the victim is not my opponent, the victim is that young woman who was assaulted that night.” Regardless of your opinion about negative campaigning, this political race has quickly become a battleground over Feehan’s past, making this an essential point for discussion. Shilling sees it quite clearly: “He plead guilty to a charge…and he expect us now to believe that he was innocent.”

Shilling is a very experienced politician and this Senate seat is very obviously important to her. When asked what personal quality makes her most suited for the job as State Senator, Shilling said it was her ability to listen, as she believes it is “important to be a good listener [and] open to all sides when you’re dealing with public policy.” Shilling said she is also proud of her approachability, further adding that she loves it when people come up to her while she is grocery shopping to talk issues. In the end, Shilling says, “The voters will make up their mind on who they feel best represents this community as far as their values and their code of conduct.”

To find out more information about Jennifer Shilling and the poltical issues we did not cover in this interview, visit her website: www.jennifershilling.com.

From shilling page 1

Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan stopped in La Crosse on Tuesday to thank supporters for their hard work in the campaign and their donations to help Hurricane Sandy victims. The La Crosse GOP sponsored the food drive.

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With one fifth of the nation claiming to have no religious affiliation, according to USA Today, surpassed only by the number of Catholics, there seems to be a general decline in the religious fortitude of the nation.

The United States emerged under a strong Protestant faith heavily ingrained into each early colonist. Somewhere along the line, this unyielding faith has begun to slip towards an atheistic view.

Students tend to feel the religion their parents held was forced upon them. With this realization, many wonder why they should believe in their respective religion. In many cases young adults conclude religion is pointless and turn towards a faith they have been taught to accept all throughout their schooling, atheism.

Certainly, one is entitled to believe in whatever religion, or absence of religion, one so desires. However, if a student has held a religious faith throughout their life up to this point, it is imperative for them to maintain that faith during the college years because these years serve as a gateway as to whether or not said student will practice this religion through adulthood. Keeping their faith through college can produce a life filled with religious fulfillment and hope for an afterlife such as heaven, reincarnation, nirvana, or whatever the religion preaches. Also, holding a religious faith typically implies a greater meaning in life and importance of living. This results in a happier, more optimistic life than those that believe in atheism.

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ViewpointThursday, november 1, 2012The voice of the campus community is printed here

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By Matthew LeitnerAssociate Reporter

FROM THE EDITORS Faith is falling off

Bill Feehan knows the value of higher education. He’ll be a leader in promoting economic growth so

Wisconsin grads can �nd good Wisconsin jobs.

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As a junior going into his senior year, I would like to get out of here as soon as possible. Not that UW-La Crosse is a bad place, but I would really like my degree. I want to graduate. However, I might not get to by the end of my two years as a senior. There are quite a few of us who joke about the five year degree. Unfortunately, it has become a grim reality for our students.

Things that can delay graduation include: limitations of certain capstone courses, availability of senior seminars, undiscovered prerequisites to courses, forgotten core requirements, and many others.

These oversights can be costly errors, requiring one to two extra semester’s tuition as penance. I don’t want to pay five thousand dollars because I forgot to read the prerequisites for a class. I don’t want to delay my career because I didn’t look up the dates for senior seminar. I really don’t want deeper debt because my capstone is only offered in the spring.

We’re fortunate that here we are aided by the WINGS advisement report. We have all our major and minor requirements on a list that can be worked on. Although this site is extremely helpful, it can be hard to locate on the WINGS website. Buried three layers away from the user with many options to click on, the advisement report may elude the more technologically illiterate, such as myself (it took me almost a full semester to find it).

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In five days the American people will cast their vote in the only poll that matters. On Nov. 6 we will decide which direction we want our country to take. The difference in candidates could not be more clear.

Yet, no matter who wins this election, some things are not going to change, at least not right away. When we wake up on Nov. 7, the debt will still be $16 trillion and climbing with an annual spending deficit of over $1 trillion. Unemployment will still be hovering somewhere around 8% and jobs aren’t going to magically start growing on trees.

In the end, the next president will have their work cut out for them. It won’t matter whose fault any of this is either. If Romney wins he shouldn’t blame Obama. If Obama maintains his office its about time he stops blaming Bush. Instead, we need to focus on where we go from here. What matters is what that leader is going to do now. The platitudes and campaign promises of the past few months will be irrelevant. After all, campaign promises won’t move the country forward on their own.

Whichever way the election goes, I have my doubts as to whether or not either of the candidates are really prepared to do what it takes to get America back to where it needs to be. The obstacles are massive and the path to recovery is sure to be a bit longer and rockier than most people want to believe. Several of the issues we face seem at odds with one another. We have a national debt that needs to be reigned in. At the same time, we have an economy that doesn’t seem to want to get moving again.

If Obama earns his second term and manages to get the tax increases he wants, the annual deficit will still be far out of control. The figures for the steepest cuts I have seen to come out of the Obama camp don’t begin to make up the difference. A few hundred billion

in new tax revenue coupled with two trillion in cuts sounds like a great deal, and it is, but this is spread out over a decade. In that same time period the deficit will reach $10 trillion. As both candidates have liked to say: do the math.

The Romney plan seems to do better, though to be fair the numbers still don’t add up. The Romney camp claims that they can produce an increase in tax revenue somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.2 trillion by closing tax loopholes and ending certain exemptions. But again this is over 10 years. On the other hand the Romney website mentions making up to $500 billion in spending cuts per year. Which adds up to a whole lot more than the numbers the Obama administration puts forward.

In either case, regardless of what the numbers say, each candidate will still face the problem of implementation. Undoubtedly, any plan that is put forward will run into resistance in congress. We shouldn’t forget about the power of congress.

A few years ago, a bill was proposed that would cut $700 billion in spending over the next decade and everybody on Capitol Hill went nuts. These kind of cuts were unheard of. The sad part is that even with cuts like these any sort of revenue increase a president can come up with will still leave us far short of balancing the budget.

In the end we need real spending cuts: cuts in the neighborhood of several hundred billion a year. And we need real economic growth--the kind of growth that can’t be created with a massive spending package. Economic growth is the surest way to increase tax revenue. Create more taxpayers and make the taxpayers you already have richer so they pay more. Maybe then we can get this nation back on track.

On Nov. 6, the American people will be making a choice when they cast their ballots. They will be choosing between two individuals for president who will lead the nation over the next four years. The choice couldn’t be clearer; with two men you have two very different visions for our country.

President Obama came into office riding a wave of hope and change. Unfortunately, he did not deliver on the nation’s yearning for change nor on the promises he made to fix what is broken. The President is asking four more years, but he hasn’t delivered in the first four and hasn’t spelled out what he would do differently in a second.

Hope and change are still what Americans are seeking. This time, I believe Mitt Romney offers the best hope of changing the nation’s fate.

Mitt Romney will apply sound business practices government operations and hold them accountable. He will also employ a results-oriented approach and be ever mindful of the taxpayer who foots the bill for government.

I believe Governor Romney will be less partisan than the typical politician. He will be the President who applies business to government. This nation would be best served if we put the disagreements of the past four years behind, and move forward with cooperation and achievement; Governor Romney will do just this by working together with Republicans and Democrats.

Difficult decisions have to be made in order to reduce the debt and deficit, and they cannot be postponed. Spending has increased by 25 percent in the past four years, $5 trillion was added to the national debt and our annual deficit doubled. Obama’s plan, or lack thereof, has not worked because I don’t see a return to fiscal discipline in the near future. Despite an $830 billion stimulus and increased annual spending, this “economic recovery” is the weakest in post-World War II history. Investors remain on the sidelines, afraid to put their money into job creating

projects because of the uncertainty about the future of tax and regulatory policy.

Romney’s five-point plan for economic revival is clear and bold: energy independence, a goal that is finally achievable thanks to the natural gas boom; a better trained work force; trade that increases the demand for American goods and services; debt and deficit reduction and promoting the growth of small businesses. It is a much better plan than the Obama Campaign has reduced itself to talking about – Big Bird and Romney’s taxes.

Governor Romney will simplify the tax code and create a regulatory environment that works to protect consumers and assure a fair marketplace, not placing the regulators in control of every private sector decision. While in the private sector, the ability to make a deal was Romney’s key to success. He understands that most deals begin with the parties in far-fetched positions, but through compromise the deal ends with both sides satisfied that they’ve got as much as they’ve given.

Governor Romney has been an effective leader his entire career, both in business and politics. As the Massachusetts Governor, he worked with an 85 percent Democratic legislature to produce bold health care and education reforms. With a record as such, he will be able to restore the art of compromise to Washington D.C.

As Chairman, he lifted the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics out of a desperate financial hole and turned the games into a successful enterprise. As a businessman, he established a reputation as a turnaround architect, returning failed companies to profitability, allowing them to create jobs and economic opportunity for their communities.

Aside from his sterling resume, Governor Romney is built on good character, and he is his own man. In the final presidential debate, Romney passed the commander-in-chief test, demonstrating a levelheaded view of foreign affairs.

A country built on ridged individualism finds itself increasingly under the thumb of a federal government that is ever expanding its reach into the lives of its citizens. Romney will replace the heavy hand of government with the invisible hand of a rational marketplace working to produce broad prosperity.

Romney’s idea is to allow all Americans to live independent and productive lives, free to rise or fall on their own. I believe that he will not shield us from the risk or the consequences of our decisions, but will also never deny us our earned rewards.

On November 6 our country faces a defining moment, and it is your choice what path we take. Please get out and vote.

Mitt Romney isn’t right very often, but he is right to encourage Americans to engage in a little introspection and ask ourselves, “Are we better off today than we were four years ago?” I am happy to answer that question, but in order to do so, I have to resurrect a recent part of American history that Mitt Romney and Republicans all over America are praying you forget: the eight long years of the presidency of George W. Bush.

Four years ago, George W. Bush was still our President and our nation was in peril. Our economy was shedding roughly 800,000 private sector jobs per month, the stock market was hitting amazing lows, the American auto industry was on the brink of utter collapse, housing values were plummeting, our family, friends, and classmates were still being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, college was becoming more and more unaffordable, and the list goes on and on. In no uncertain terms, our country was going in the wrong direction.

Our nation was starving for something we called “change.” So, on Nov. 4, 2008, we divorced ourselves from George W. Bush and elected Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States because we liked what he stood for, and because we were wise enough to know that John McCain would be the same as Bush.

Today, we need to be just as wise. Today, we are once again being presented George Bush’s policies but in different packaging.

Like George Bush, Mitt Romney wants to continue the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and position ourselves to get into another war with Iran.

Like Bush’s foreign policy? Hire Mitt Romney.

Unlike Romney-Bush, President Obama has ended the war in Iraq, is currently drawing down the war in Afghanistan, and he accomplished something George Bush could not do in seven years: President Obama got Bin Laden.

On social and domestic issues, Romney wants to go back to George W. Bush’s far-right beliefs. Today, Romney describes himself as “severely conservative.” Like Bush, Romney believes your gay and lesbian friends shouldn’t be able to get married;

in fact, Romney wants to go even further than Bush by supporting a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage forever. Like Bush, Romney does not think women should be in charge of their own health care decisions. In fact, Romney would go further than George Bush by cutting off funding for important services like Planned Parenthood and Options Clinic. And like George Bush, Romney would continue to allow employers to pay women less than men for the same work.

Like George Bush’s social agenda? Hire Mitt Romney.

After eight years of George Bush’s conservative social agenda, President Obama charted a new course. On May 9, 2012, President Obama became the first sitting United States President to openly support gay marriage. The President signed historic hate-crime legislation, and recorded an “It Gets Better” video in support of LGBT youth.

On pay-equity, just days after being sworn into office, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act because, unlike Mitt Romney, our President believes that his two daughters should get paid the exact same amount for the same work as Mitt Romney’s five sons.

President Obama also passed historic health reform which, among other things, ended the practice of insurance companies denying patients coverage based on pre-existing conditions - one of which, believe it or not, was being a woman. It also allowed you and I to stay on our parents health care plans until we are 26 if we so choose.

Then there is the economy.Prior to President Obama taking office,

our economy was being destroyed by the wrong and reckless top-down trickle-down policies of George Bush and Mitt Romney. By every measure, stock prices, GDP growth, housing values, unemployment, and consumer confidence were free falling four years ago.

Four years after Obama, our auto industry is back, the stock market is hitting record highs, consumer confidence is way up, housing values are steadily rising, GDP continues to rise, and unemployment is down to pre-recession levels.

President Obama’s first term in office has not been a story of perfection, but it has been, without question, a story of major progress. Now is not the time to walk away from the change we supported in 2008. Now is the time to continue to build on the progress we have made by moving forward, not backward.

On Nov. 4 2008, I cast the first vote of my life for Barack Obama, and because I still have hope for a brighter future, and because I still believe in the power of “change” and “progress,” I am excited to once again reaffirm my support on November 6 for President Obama. I hope you will do the same.

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Romney’s premise is to allow all Americans to live independent and productive lives, free to rise or fall on their own. He will not sheild them from the risk or consequence of their decisions, but will also never deny them their earned rewards.

Adrien GoudreaultStudent

With the Presidential election coming up many Americans have a very important decision to make.  They have to decide on which candidate they want as their president.  For myself, as well as many other college students, this is our first time voting.  With Obama and Romney being polar opposites on many of their viewpoints, it is very important for first time voters to truly understand what each candidate stands for.  With myself being a first time voter, I know first hand that there are many different influences that dictate peoples’ decision on which candidate they vote for.  It is vital for college students to use their right to vote in this election because the result of this election will change the lives of many individuals, for better or for worse. 

 The result of this election is predicted to be very close between the two candidates.  College students make up many excuses of why they do not vote.  It may be that they are too busy to vote, or they are uncertain of where to register to vote.  The main reason as

to why I believe college students choose not to vote is because they do not think that their one vote will not have an effect on the overall result of the election.  As Americans, we are very fortunate to have the ability to voice our opinions by exercising our right to vote and whom we want to run our government.  Many citizens within non-democratic countries would love to have this right, yet many Americans take the right to vote for granted.  As a new voter, I greatly value my right to vote.  With this said, get out and vote!  Your one vote could be the deciding factor in determining the next great leader of our nation!

Hannah BressonStudent

I met Bill Feehan in February while making phone calls for my local Republican Party. He instantly became a father like figure in my life and took me under his wing. After I was appointed to the executive committee, Bill and I had many long conversations about my future. We talked politics and

why it was so crucial to get job makers in Wisconsin’s State Senate, not just to elect career politicians.

After getting to know Bill, I took a special interest in his State Senate campaign. After seeing Bill’s work ethic and optimism for Wisconsin’s future I know Bill genuinely cares about his constituents.

Bill has a logical approach to continue to grow Wisconsin’s economy. The only way we can fund our priorities like higher education, is to grow our economy, create jobs, lift people off the public safety net and make them tax payers.

Bill Feehan earned my vote this campaign season. I encourage all college students to get out and vote for Bill Feehan.

Katie AldrichStudent

The right to vote in the USA is given to all American citizens over the age of 18. Voting is a fundamental part of country that makes us a democracy. According an article in The Tartan in the 2008 Presidential election

between 22 million and 24 million Americans ages 18-29 voted which is between 49.3 and 54.4 percent of all eligible youth voters. Now this is a six percent increase from the 2004 presidential election and the second largest youth voter turnout in American history. Still though there is room for improvement of those numbers.

On campus political talk and debate is an everyday thing, it’s impossible to go on Facebook and not see a couple heated political debates going on in your news feed. It seems to me people are constantly unhappy with our government no matter who is in office. One way for people to see the change they want is to vote. Voting is power, voting matters to your future, and sitting on the sidelines complaining is not going to do anything about your problems unless you cast your ballot. Where ever you may fall on the political spectrum, it’s important to let your voice as a student and as an American citizen be heard this fall. Election day is Tuesday Nov. 6, so make sure you are a part of it.

By Jordan WilemanStaff Reporter

By Andrew LondreGuest ReporterIn our last issue before the election both sides

make the cases to vote for their candidate.

THE OPEN FORUM

President Obama’s first term in office has not been a story of perfection, but it has been, without question, a story of major progress. Now is not the time to walk away from the change we supported in 2008.

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720 Oakland Street: Large 2 bedroom apartments, next to campus, off street parking, on-site laundry, and upper units include a deck and A-C. Available June 1st, July 1st and August 1st. Lower Units $695.00 per month + utilities. Upper Units $715.00 per month + utilities.

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ClassifiedsThe internet is a huge part of our lives, and

very important to our intellectual growth and understanding. There are multiple benefits associated with having access to archives of unending information, but unfortunately some of this information can negatively impact our state of mind. Web MD is an American cooperation that provides health services, management advice, and support. The majority of people use this website to conduct self-diagnosis and search for treatment for multiple symptoms. The main purpose of this site is to provide a list of illnesses accompanied by causes, symptoms, and instructions for recovery. It also consists of recommended medication, helpful tips for creating a well-balanced lifestyle, recipes, and an online community with those who share similar issues. These tools can be useful in diagnosing oneself, but if used inappropriately can lead to over exaggerations. These misinterpretations also have the ability to create hypochondriacs out of healthy individuals.

Many students here at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse claim they use Web MD to label their exact illness, and search for effective methods of treatment. Freshman, Marisa Lucke, states her purpose for using Web MD, “ It helps to figure out why problems happen and how to fix them.” Numerous people have given similar reviews and have found Web MD to be a helpful resource. Other students have used the capabilities of Web MD for different reasons. It has been used for class projects, exploring side effects of particular medications, and reading about newly released medicinal drugs or scientific studies.

The downfall of this website is its ability to brainwash people into believing they are seriously sick. There are a few students who have said they tend to over exaggerate the severity of their symptoms and become excessively paranoid. Some students have admitted to being stressed or overly concerned

because they have connected their problems to a life threatening illness. A common misconception people formulate is that they have cancer, liver malfunctions, or heart problems. Since paranoid students are easily persuaded, these health issues are more than likely inaccurate.

In my opinion, most people are logical in self diagnosis and do not over react to minor symptoms. While there are still a handful of hypochondriacs, the majority of people are sensible with their interpretations and do a relatively decent job determining what is likely and what is not. I believe the level to which people over react is also dependent on a variety of other factors. I think that most women tend to be investigative and do more in depth research than men. While women participate in self diagnosis, men generally go to a physician for professional assessments. It also seems that more women have a greater fear of going to the doctor than men do. Age should also be considered when identifying hypochondriacs. It seems older people have a greater tendency to be paranoid and alert their physician of every minor issue. Younger people are likely to keep their diagnosis to themselves and follow treatment methods on their own. Students at UW-L have also claimed that while they do not personally over react to their online findings, their parents, particularly moms, will often assume the worst. Students have complained that their moms will use Web MD to assign a serious illness to their children. This has caused these worried mothers to demand that their kids seek professional evaluations.

Despite the misconceptions people create about their symptoms, Web MD is a successful site and extremely useful in discovering scientific information. This site is more convenient than scheduling doctor appointments, and enables the exploration of many health related issues. Taking precautions, knowing what you are reading, and being reasonable are crucially important when performing self-evaluations.

Web MD the wrong perscriptionBy Mara Bertog

Associate Reporter

From FAITH page 4

than those that believe in atheism. Life can become pointless in the eyes of an atheist who has no belief in such an afterlife.

College, however, is filled with distractions and responsibilities which can easily consume any amount of free time. It is extremely difficult to maintain as strong a faith in college as one had before. If a student allowed him or herself to begin shirking off the duties of their religion – prayer, church, and any other rituals – this can escalate exponentially leaving the student with lazy habits and a weak faith in their religion, if it even exists at all.

When it comes to religion, there is a slippery slope to be trifled with. It starts with missing church once, then realizing it isn’t so bad to miss every now and then. Soon, going to church only once a month is sufficient, and praying begins to be a nuisance. Eventually, one loses track of the last time they went to church and can’t remember the last time they even thought about their religion. By the end of the typical four years of college, such a student could essentially

forget the importance of their religion and disregard it completely.

As college students we live in a time where religion isn’t seen as a popular thing. In certain circles it may even seem childish and ignorant to believe in a religion, but holding one’s faith in confidence and having the education to back up what one believes should never be seen as childish at all.

Does it not take just as much faith to believe that the universe emerged due to a ball of energy exploding into rock and gas? Does it not take just as much faith to believe that life eventually came to exist from solely these rocks and gases? Does it not take just as much faith to believe that humans are the product of millions of years of mutation from tiny, single-celled organisms? It seems more logical to trust in documentation from our ancestors, whether it is the Bible, Koran, or any other religious book.

I would rather trust this documentation, which has been written by human beings who lived during that time, than trust the theories of scientists who base their speculations off of very little observable data at their disposal and who use reverse observation, a highly inaccurate practice, to formulate their theories.

From REQUIREMENTS page 4

This site is a fabulous tool as is but some minor changes that would benefit seniors trying to graduate include: emphasis on certain parts of the advisement report including the word “or” so as to keep me from thinking I have to take both classes, I just need one or the other. If a class has prerequisites, the prerequisites should be listed under the course titles, to prevent me from thinking I can just take the course.

We are also aided by having our own advisor in our majors. They’re smart people with Ph.D.’s and such who want you to graduate as efficiently as possible. Many of them helped design your course requirements and may even teach the classes you

need. Shoot them an e-mail or see them during their office hours. As a bonus, some of them have cool stuff on their office doors.

Neither of these things will ever replace good old-fashioned brain work; the point of having a major is to prove you can think. You need to understand your major, look it up, or find someone who knows how your major works.

We all want the dream and career at the end of our college years. I want the good life at the end of my college career and if a simple mistake is what prevents me from reaching my goals, I’ll be five grand in the tank and extremely angry. So save yourself some serious hurt and get on top of your course requirements.

Pay attention to your requirements

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If there’s anything that Marvel’s The Avengers taught us it’s that super heroes aren’t just awesome; they’re even more awesome when they fight together against an evil outer space army. Marvel set the stage brilliantly for the Avengers. The individual heroes making up the Avengers had their own movies before their big team-up. Plus, they’ll have their own sequels too before they return for Avengers 2. As a Marvel fan, I am beyond

excited for these movies to come out with Avengers 2 eventually happening in 2015, but there’s another team-up on the horizon. DC has finally decided that they are going to release a Justice League movie in 2015 as well. Put on your capes, power rings, and utility belts because it’s time for another installment of Facepalm!

First off, I’d like to say that I do love DC comics. I grew up with the comics and the Justice League cartoons on television. That’s why I’m a critical with a potential movie. I see the big picture, but I also see potential problems on the way.

The first problem is establishing the heroes involved. The classic Justice League includes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman,

Green Lantern, the Flash and a few other interchangeable characters. Of the heroes listed, only three of them have had recent movies or are being rebooted and the new Man of Steel comes out next summer. Making a Flash movie shouldn’t be too big of an issue, but the problem lies with making a Wonder Woman movie. It’s not so much an issue of a storyline as much as it’s a problem with her wardrobe. Wonder Woman’s costume doesn’t translate well to the silver screen, and that’s why a successful movie hasn’t been made yet.

Next up are the already established heroes. Christopher Nolan’s Batman is amazing. There’s no question there. Unfortunately, the Dark Knight Trilogy is now over and no one knows if Christian Bale will wear the cowl again. Next is Superman. The new reboot comes out next summer and Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan is the film’s producer. But will it make up for the last Superman movie? And then there was the abominable Green Lantern movie. Warner Bros. ruined my favorite super hero with this overly cheesy CGI light show. I really hope they reboot this, because it’s terrible the way it is now.

My last issue is that this movie will debut the same year as Avengers 2. Why would this be bad? The Avengers was amazing and earned a lot of money. The Justice League is a new contender in the metaphorical boxing ring. Can this rookie topple the champ? I can’t say, but if Justice League flops then people are going to flock to the Avengers. That being said I have high hopes for both movies. Seeing my childhood come to life on the silver screen would be amazing. Only time will tell if this will be a super facepalm moment.

The Pearl, located on Pearl Street, is an old-time themed ice cream and soda fountain, confectionary and coffee shop that has an atmosphere like no other. Immediately, when you walk in, you are blasted by the sugary sweet smell that comes from them making most of their own goods, even waffle cones!

There are dozens of ice cream flavors posted on the wall, and countless different candies to choose from. The two flavors of ice cream that stuck to me were pumpkin spice and Oktoberfest beer ice cream. While I didn’t feel brave enough try the beer ice cream (though I am sure it was delicious), I tried their pumpkin spice flavor. It was like eating a piece of pumpkin pie. The flavors were very rich and the waffle cone was perfectly made. I also purchased a small box of candy, which I found to be very good.

The Pearl would be a great place to go for a treat after dinner, or to bring a date to. You can expect the atmosphere to be warm and inviting even throughout the cold winter months to come. Also, the price is right, with the average bill coming out to around five dollars. They even stay open until 9 pm to catch the late night wanderers.

So how does a small store like The Pearl stay open all year round for long hours? The answer is in a man named Oscar. When his son, T.J., and his daughter-in-law, Michelle, opened The Pearl in 1993, they originally thought that they would close for the winter because business would be slow. Oscar didn’t understand why.

“You can’t make money if you are not open,” he told them. He became the driving force behind the success of The Pearl. With the success of the shop, however, they had started to rely on bigger businesses to supply the goods they would sell. They no longer made their own ice cream and candies. Oscar disagreed with their decision to sell goods that were no

longer “homemade”, so he took a class on making ice cream. Now, thanks to Oscar, The Pearl makes “95 percent of its ice cream”. Oscar is the heart and soul behind this old time ice cream shop and has been recognized as “One of the nation’s authentic old-time soda jerks” – a title I am sure he is proud of. Hopefully, when you visit The Pearl you will get to interact with Oscar. He, like The Pearl, is a treasure of La Crosse.

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Pearl street has a Pearl of its ownDowntown ice cream parlor is a true city gem

By Jordan FayStaff Reporter

If you’re not an English major, it’s likely that you are not very interested in reading the books assigned for your gen. ed. English class. Who has time to read books, let alone (God forbid) poetry, when there are so many other classes to study for? So what do you do? Well, you boot up Sparknotes of course! Instead of reading an entire book you can read a brief summary – just enough to be useful in class. And that’s all you need… right?

Well, not entirely. While I do think Sparknotes is a good resource, there is a lot lost in translation when it comes to the summaries and the breakdowns found on the site. It may be enough for one class period of discussion, but what happens when you’re

asked to write a response or a paper on the book? There are many reasons why turning to Sparknotes is a poor alternative to actually reading a book.

For one thing, Sparknotes is by nature a

summary of a much larger work. When these summaries are written, the writers must decide which aspects to emphasize and which to gloss over. Because of this, certain ideas or details may slip by which, though the writer of the summary may not value, your teacher may find very important to understanding the book.

There are also many books that have been analyzed on Sparknotes. These are a great resource if you don’t understand a text and

need a little explanation before you continue reading. However, it would be a dangerous gamble to use these for a paper or other graded assignment. First of all, taking these ideas and using them as your own is plagiarism, which has very serious consequences, and you will probably be caught. Your teacher has probably read the same summary as you, and even if they haven’t someone has probably already used those ideas before you. Also, you won’t gain any deeper understanding of the book than what you are told to understand by these summaries, which will affect you later

when you have to write a final paper or take a test on the course’s material.

But besides the simple risk of a bad grade (or even of falling to plagiarism, which is much more serious) the fact remains that you

will gain nothing from the book yourself.When reading Sparknotes, you lose the

magic created by the words on the page. By refusing to read a book, you are refusing to empathize with the story. This is perhaps the worst aspect of Sparknotes: that it dissociates people from the novels they sum up. No matter how detailed the summary, there is no replacement for the actual words the author wrote on the page. These books are chosen by your teachers above the many millions of other books in the world. To really understand why a certain book is important, you will have to read it. Hey, you might even find you enjoy it. Try it out, even the poetry. I promise, it won’t be too painful. Besides, what better break from studying is there than to relax and read a book?

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Lost in translationThe breakdown of the pros and cons of Sparknotes

As a Marvel fan, I am beyond excited for these movies to come out with Avengers 2 eventually happening in 2015, but there’s another team-up on the horizon.

Christopher Nolan’s Batman is amazing. There is no question there.

There are dozen of ice cream flavors posted on the wall, and countless different candies to choose from.

The Pearl would be a great place to go for a treat after dinner, or to bring a date to.

When reding Sparknotes, you lose the magic created by the words on the page. You are refusing to empathize with the story.

Sometimes you have to read the book. Hey, you might even enjoy it.

Instead of reading an entire book, you can read just enough to be useful in class. And that’s all you need, right? Well, not entirely.

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When first asked if fanny packs were “back in style”, I admit I laughed and rolled my eyes. I never really thought they were in style in the first place, but after I researched these accessories, I discovered I was quite wrong.

The fanny pack, which according to yahoo.com and ehow.com first became a hot product in the 1980’s, was originally marketed as a Belt Bag. Adweek Magazine

predicted it to be the hottest product of 1988, and that is just what it became. Nobody really knows who invented the fanny pack, seeing as it was a spin off from similar bags worn by skiers and bikers. The fanny pack was probably originally intended to be worn on the backside, but most people preferred to wear it on the front. These bags were definitely worn for functional purposes over stylistic reasons, but they were the hot item at one time.

So the real question is, are fanny packs becoming popular again? According to

ehow.com, fanny packs aren’t marketed as aggressively these days, but there are still a

core group of fanny pack fans that still rock the waist sacks proudly. But really, are they “in style”?

I asked a couple of my close fashionista friends for their thoughts and opinions on fanny packs on my Facebook. I asked people what they thought about fanny packs, if they are back in style, and if they would wear one. Generally, I found either individuals love fanny packs and are excited they are finally back in style, or they hate them and in no way think that they are “back.” There’s also debate whether fanny packs were ever actually in style. The only thing everyone could really agree on was that if you’re going to wear a fanny pack,

wear it to the side, not right in front of your body.

Personally, I would not wear a fanny pack. I found a couple ones online that I was able to admit were cute, but I just can’t do it. Overall verdict: fanny packs are back, but they’re not the “it” item…yet!

The new trend no one saw comingBringing back the fanny pack

By Katie TerBeestStaff Reporter

Annual 5K attracts thousands of runners

Turkey Trot offers much more than a race

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Attention all runners, walkers, and trotters alike! Are you ready for the 18th Annual UW-L Turkey Trot? Flash, the sneaker-wearing mascot, is already scurrying around campus spreading the news about the fun run, so keep your eyes peeled.

Saturday, Nov. 17 will be a day to remember for everyone. This isn’t just a race for college students, but the whole community. The 5K fun run is for anyone who wants to give it a shot. Even kids can join in the fun with the Jr. Gobbler kids races.

If you’re ready to sign up, don’t hesitate! Those who register early get a Early Bird discount, and you can sign up either at the Rec or online, at www.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot. If you sign up online, adult tickets for the 5K are $7, and the kids races are $3, and the walk-in/or mail-in registration is $10 for adults. But hurry! The early bird discount expires Nov. 9!

In addition to all the fun run opportunities, if you sign up online, you automatically get entered to win a brand

new Wyatt bike, in your choice of color! Stay after the race, the drawing will take place at the awards ceremony when everyone has finished.

You can even support the local food pantry, just by bringing along a non-perishable food item to the REC before the race.

There are several activities going on in the REC the day of the trot, it’s simply buzzing with life. If you don’t know yet if you want to sign up or not, no worries. A registration period known as Pre-Registration will be held from Nov. 10-16. Both online and Walk-in or mail-in registration for adults and kids are $15 and $6 respectively.

If you want to win the bike, or get the pre-registration sign up, note that the

deadline for online entries is Nov. 14! If you decide day-of that you want to join in the awesome fun, tickets for adults and kids will be $18 and $6.

This is a day that students, family and friends of the La Crosse area look forward to all year! Last year, over 2,200 runners, walkers and kids alike participated in the fun holiday spirited dash.

There is so much to do there in addition to the race: They have many awards to give out, and not just to the top finishers of each age group--they hand out awards to time predictors (those who finish closest to their predicted time without going over), coloring contests for kids who can color a picture of Flash, and speaking of, you can get temporary tattoo of flash or a picture with him before the race!

The REC will have countless options open for entertainment and fun, from the pre-race to the post-race Shenanigans party.

All of this information and more can be found at www.uwlax.edu/turkeytrot. Grab your sneakers and start training! I’ll see you at the finish line!

By Emily SanderAssociate Reporter

The fanny pack, which according to yahoo.com and ehow.com first became a hot product in the 1980’s, was originally marketed as a Belt Bag.

“UW-L is a campus of excellence and opportunity, and I am proud to represent its outstanding faculty, staff and students in the State Senate. I ask for your vote on November 6th so I may continue to stand up for Higher Education in Wisconsin.”

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You can even support the local food pantry, just by bringing along a non-perishable food item to the REC before the race.

Either individuals love fanny packs and are excited they are back in style, or they hate them and in no way think that they are “back.”

In addition to all the fun run opportunities, if you sign up online, you automatically get entered to win a brand new Wyatt bike, in your choice of color!

Health & WellnessPage 10 Thursday, November 1, 2012

Khay AlwaissiHealth Editor

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Overcoming the mid-semester slumpIf you’re anything like me, you’re feeling

that mid-semester slump, especially this year as a senior. However, this still applies to all of you non-seniors as well, because this event is not isolated to just this year. I think you all know what I’m alluding to; that sick of classes, tired of working out, not feeling like you want to cook anything more than a five-minute meal mood. Can you relate? If so, read on...

For those who don’t feel like going to class:Skipping class can be fun, because who

doesn’t want to sleep in instead of waking up to go to class at 7:45 (especially when it’s still pitch black outside!) or even 9:55. However, I encourage you to lug yourself out of bed and keep going to classes. If you need a little extra motivation here are some tips:

1. Brew a cup of coffee and take it with you to class to sip on. In my mind, if you haven’t started drinking coffee yet, you haven’t really been ushered into college-student status. The perks (pun intended) of becoming a coffee drinker include: getting a dose of caffeine will keep you awake, and the heat from the coffee will keep those hands of yours from becoming chilly on the walk to class, or in your house or apartment if you’re cheap like me and have yet to turn it on, even thought it’s nearly November.

2. Set out things ahead of time the night before: clothes, breakfast food, and whatever else you need to get ready in the morning. I know, it seems like a lot of work, but it will actually pay off (you will be able to sleep in

longer and maybe even hit snooze without being class!)

3. Speaking of food, make sure you have

breakfast! Yes, this is important. A recent study showed that it is not only elementary school students to eat breakfast, but also college students. The study’s results showed that “on average, breakfast-eaters were found to score higher on memory tests than people who do not eat breakfast”. Who couldn’t use a little extra help in the memory department?

For those who are tired of working out:1. Try to switch up your usual workout

routine. If you’re typically a runner, try out biking, power walking, weight lifting, rowing, and/or the elliptical for a different workout! (Beware: you might be sore because you’re working different muscles, but no pain no gain right?)

2. If you don’t have a workout routine, start one! Start slowly. Go for a walk with a friend or hike the bluffs.

3. From experience, I know that the REC will be advertising their ½ off classes soon. Sign up! Even if it’s something you’ve never tried before, give it a shot. I’ve taken zumba (dancing is NOT my thing by any means),

AbSolution, pilates, strength and tone (weight lifting, also not my thing, but I actually really enjoyed this class!), and power yoga. So, try something new! Step out of the box and outside of your comfort zone. It’s good for curing not only your boredom, but also will help you work different muscle groups, hence, achieving a better workout!

For those who are tired of cooking (yes, I can relate, even though it is something I enjoy):

1. Make meals with your friends and/or roommates! Yes, it can be a little extra work to plan and schedule, but I’ve found that

everything is more enjoyable when done with others. Make a batch of spaghetti, have a taco fiesta or whatever you

can all agree on cooking together. Have fun with it!

2. What’s your favorite food(s)? Cook

something revolving around that food(s), but try a different variation on it. Like spaghetti? Try an easy chicken Parmesan recipe. Like tacos? Try a quick enchilada recipe.

3. Cook with music! This is my favorite way to cook. I practically cannot be in the kitchen and not have music playing in the background. There’s something about good food plus good music that just puts me in an overall good mood. So flip on your favorite tunes and start cooking!

Set out things ahead of time the night before: clothes, breakfast food, and whatever else you need to get ready in the morning. I know, it seems like a lot of work, but it will actually pay off (you will be able to sleep in longer and maybe even hit snooze without being class!)

Make meals with your friends and/or roommates! Yes, it can be a little extra work to plan and schedule, but I’ve found that everything is more enjoyable when done with others. Make a batch of spaghetti, have a taco fiesta or whatever you can all agree on cooking together. Have fun with it!

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Date Sport Opponent Location Time11/1 Women’s Basketball at Univeristy of Wisconsin (Exhibition) Madison, WI 7 p.m.11/1 Women’s Soccer vs WIAC Tournament Semifinals TBA TBA11/3 Football at UW-River Falls* River Falls, WI 1 p.m.11/3 Women’s Soccer vs WIAC Tournament Championships TBA TBA11/3 Women’s Swimming and Diving at Cows, Colleges and Contentment Classic Northfield, MN TBA11/3 Men’s Swimming and Diving at Cows, Colleges and Contentment Classic Northfield, MN TBA11/7 Women’s Soccer vs NCAA Division III Tournament First Round TBA TBA

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If you’ve been to the Red Mango in Cartwright lately you may have noticed a fun new option to add to your frozen yogurt. “Popping Boba,” as it’s called, are just a handful of squishy beads added to a smoothie or piled on to your yogurt. They come in a multitude of flavors and have been appearing in numerous treat parlors around the nation. This product has enjoyed much success in Asia for a number of years, but is fairly new to the West. And because this product is fairly new to the West there have been some misconceptions as to what it actually is. Some people even consider it healthy, which is rather far from the truth. These beads do not cover the fruit portion of

your diet and there is almost no nutritional value to them whatsoever. That being said, there needs to be some clarity on the subject of what is “healthy.” If something is healthy it will both, benefit you in one area and do very little harm in other areas. However, that is not to say that these beads are terrible for you. According to FitClick.com, an ounce of these beads is only 35 calories, but keep in mind that those calories are mostly sugar and flavoring. Regardless of what the actual ingredients are, 35 calories per ounce is not that much. Even though this product isn’t healthy, it’s not the worst thing you can add to your treat. Overall I find this product to be relatively harmless to the body, if it is consumed in moderation.

On October 18th the UW-L Ski-gles our universities very own water ski club headed down to Zachary, La to compete in D1 waterskiing nationals.

The team advanced to nationals by winning four, collegiate water ski tournaments in the region, which includes teams from all over the mid-west and then placed first at regionals on Oct. 11th for

the second straight year to get a spot at the national competition.

In Zachary, the eagles placed eighth out of 12 teams a full spot higher than they did last year. What makes this placing so exciting and cheer worthy is the fact that

out of the 12 teams UW-L was one of the only teams that does not offer scholarships.

Clubs from the mid-west are also at a slight disadvantage due to the seasons that we have all become accustomed to. So while teams from the west coast and south have the ability to practice and sharpen their skills year round. Clubs like the UW-L Ski-gles must wait for the weather to be bearable to begin training. Ski club member Claire Oslund says she was extremely excited about the way her team performed at nationals.

“When the team went, I think they were more excited about enjoying nationals and doing their best. Most of the teams in D1 are from the south. This means that they have a longer season to practice/train, and often receive scholarships to ski.

But Oslund says that the Ski-gles weren’t intimidated.

“I think that we qualified because we don’t rely on one or two “star skiers”. While we do have a few really talented skiers, our team is very well rounded, and everyone does their best. Over the past few years, we have worked really hard to practice more, and coach each other to be the best we could be.”

The hard work paid off and the Ski-gles look forward to next season to train and try to keep climbing the latter at next years’ national tournament.

Popping the BobaBy Mitchell SpoerlAssociate Reporter

By Jonny BrennanStaff Reporter

UW-L “Ski-gles” place 8th at Nationals

Courtesy of UW-L Ski-gles

Clubs from the mid-west are also at a slight disadvantage due to the seasons that we have all become accustomed to. So while teams from the west coast and south have the ability to practice and sharpen their skills year round. Clubs like the UW-L Ski-gles must wait for the weather to be bearable to begin training.

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UW-L WOMEN’S SOCCER ACHIEVES VICTORY

GrinBin Thursday, November 1, 2012Page 12

+/- Props to fun Barbie costumes for our Halloween party! Drops to 4 tests and a paper due in the one week

following.

+/- Props to having a great time downtown Madison on Saturday night. Drops to having to work 9 a.m. the

next morning.

+/- Props to Paul Ryan being in La Crosse on Tuesday. Drops to having class and work then.

+/- Props to Halloween! Drops to getting shouldered

in the nose at Freakfest.

+++ Props to the awesome people who dressed up as the Spice Girls!

+/- Props to going out for Halloween. Drops to a squirrel dying in my chimney.

+++ Props to the fact that I convinced at least 27

people I was actually Amish.

+++ Props to going home this weekend for a 50th wedding anniversary.

+/- Props to Pandora Radio. Drops to the political ads.

- - - Drops to cutting my dress as I was making my costume.

+/- Props to the sexy cop. Drops to not getting

arrested by the sexy cop.

+++ Props to you. You deserve some props.

+++ Props to Election Day! Double Props to it being over!

-/+ Drops to broken pong tables. Props to Halloween

carpenter Jesus for fixing it.

+++ Props to Professor Barrett Klein being cool.

+/- Props to seeing my dream man (A.K.A. Paul Ryan). Drops to missing my photo opportunity.

- - - Drops to no haunted house on campus this year.

Do you know this phrase?

Sudoku 90’s songs word search

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It’s 90’s nostalgia! Find all the words on the right. The remaining letters spell the name of another 1990’s popular hit.

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