By Jim Harris
Manifest staff writer
Gay marriage remains a hot issue.
Earlier this fall, the UW Board of Regents, the panel that oversees the University of Wisconsin system, voted to oppose the amendment. Critics thought the move was partisan pandering, but the Regents viewed it as an act of inclusion.
Support for the amendment contradicts the diversity promoted in the UW system. Some see it as discrimination. Some point out that it hampers staff and student recruitment. Some say the Board of Regents acted with the UW’s best interests in mind.
Gay marriage is likely to remain an issue.
At least one UW campus has a Gay/Straight Alliance group, which serves as a safe haven for gay and lesbian students and others who support them. The group is a tool for dialogue and education, helping others to understand different viewpoints.
Here at UW-Marinette, several students are trying to establish a similar group, aimed at offering a safe place to talk about problems, discuss ideas, provide common ground and learn.
Several years ago, Marinette High School had a fledgling Gay/Straight Alliance that generated some controversy and eventually fizzled out.
Josh Stuck, the group’s advisor, was confronted with angry parents and a few opposing students. Stuck believes most of the controversy was the result of local Catholic clergy who opposed young people being exposed to the gay lifestyle.
Stuck intended to create a Web site for the group so students would have a place to get information and ask questions anonymously.
People attend G/SA meetings for many different reasons. Some seek support, others may have a family member who is gay and want to be supportive of that person. Others come just to try to understand homosexuality.
Those who attend need not be gay. The group is a format for communication, education and support.
19 December 2006
Monkey Grip: A club that relieves stress
By Kayla Bauer
Manifest staff writer
Many high school students worry joining clubs that will look good on their college applications.
In college, however, students need clubs that pique their own particular interests.
Monkey Grip, UW-Marinette's new gamers' club is one such club on campus.
"I love the idea of a gamer club: It makes school a little more enjoyable, a little more relaxing," says President Valerie Hallfrisch of Monkey Grip.
The idea for the club grew out of the minds of two students, Chris Newbury and Brad Rabbie, last semester. By the spring semester, the group made themselves official and had more than 50 members.
However, even with such a large amount of students joining the club, there are only about a dozen loyal members who attend meetings, which are heldevery Tuesday over the lunch period.
This semester the club was allotted a budget, with which Hallfrisch and the rest of the members hope to plan more gaming events for UW-Marinette students and local high school students.
In the past, the club has held various video game tournaments, from Halo 2 to the most recent Mario Party tournament held earlier this semester. Already in the works is a Madden tournament to be held around the Super Bowl next year and an old school playground day featuring a Goldeneye tournament.
This club isn't just about planning tournaments. Members also play video games. The club welcomes new members and students who just want to stop in the TV room to play games.
Says treasurer Brad Rabbie, "We're not just about gaming, we're all about gaming."
Manifest staff writer
Many high school students worry joining clubs that will look good on their college applications.
In college, however, students need clubs that pique their own particular interests.
Monkey Grip, UW-Marinette's new gamers' club is one such club on campus.
"I love the idea of a gamer club: It makes school a little more enjoyable, a little more relaxing," says President Valerie Hallfrisch of Monkey Grip.
The idea for the club grew out of the minds of two students, Chris Newbury and Brad Rabbie, last semester. By the spring semester, the group made themselves official and had more than 50 members.
However, even with such a large amount of students joining the club, there are only about a dozen loyal members who attend meetings, which are heldevery Tuesday over the lunch period.
This semester the club was allotted a budget, with which Hallfrisch and the rest of the members hope to plan more gaming events for UW-Marinette students and local high school students.
In the past, the club has held various video game tournaments, from Halo 2 to the most recent Mario Party tournament held earlier this semester. Already in the works is a Madden tournament to be held around the Super Bowl next year and an old school playground day featuring a Goldeneye tournament.
This club isn't just about planning tournaments. Members also play video games. The club welcomes new members and students who just want to stop in the TV room to play games.
Says treasurer Brad Rabbie, "We're not just about gaming, we're all about gaming."
12 December 2006
Bob Dylan in Madison: A concert to change a Life
By Kayla Bauer
Manifest staff writer
Great music can have a miraculous effect on an audience. Live music, however, is one of the greatest highs a person can ever experience.
When the music is that of a true living legend, the experience changes a person forever. You can love music with a passion, but when you hear it live you really hear the message and it inspires you to believe what you want more so than listening to the record can do.
The excitement inspired by such a living legend, Bob Dylan, resonated throughout my young existence. Now in his 60s, Dylan did not let down the audience, providing an evening of rocking entertainment on Oct. 31 in Madison.
His setlist included tracks from his newest record, "Modern Times," and such classics as "Maggie's Farm." Dylan's trademark raspy and yet smooth voice flowed through a set of 16 tracks and delighted the crowd.
A personal favorite, "Positively 4th Street," nearly brought me to tears. Its lyrics of a man who has obviously been betrayed by a friend meant a lot to me: "You got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend/when I was down you just stood there grinning."
Dylan, known at the start of his career for playing his acoustic guitar and harmonica, didn¹t play the guitar at the concert, but rather stood at a keyboard. He still rocked out on the keys and played the harmonica in the same manner that made him stood out in the 1960s, an era he helped define.
Dylan's latest release provided some excellent tracks that sound even better when performed live. The songs fill the entire building and reach out intothe audience. One of these tracks, "Thunder on the Mountain," along with the tender and bittersweet "When the Deal Goes Down," fit well into Dylan's extensive repertoire.
Probably Dylan's best known song, "Like a Rolling Stone," was performed at the end of his set and was mind-blowing. The entire audience stood and joined in with the song and swayed along, letting the soul of the song caress them. I've never heard such a song bring together thousands of people in such an exhilarating moment.
After hearing the song performed live and witnessing its impact, I have a newfound appreciation and love for the track. I find it absolutely amazing how a musician can bring together so many people in a peaceful and loving manner and then I wonder why a politician cannot do the same.
For this among other reasons Dylan is one of my heroes; he touched the core of my very soul and I find it difficult to find the words with which I can express myself.
Manifest staff writer
Great music can have a miraculous effect on an audience. Live music, however, is one of the greatest highs a person can ever experience.
When the music is that of a true living legend, the experience changes a person forever. You can love music with a passion, but when you hear it live you really hear the message and it inspires you to believe what you want more so than listening to the record can do.
The excitement inspired by such a living legend, Bob Dylan, resonated throughout my young existence. Now in his 60s, Dylan did not let down the audience, providing an evening of rocking entertainment on Oct. 31 in Madison.
His setlist included tracks from his newest record, "Modern Times," and such classics as "Maggie's Farm." Dylan's trademark raspy and yet smooth voice flowed through a set of 16 tracks and delighted the crowd.
A personal favorite, "Positively 4th Street," nearly brought me to tears. Its lyrics of a man who has obviously been betrayed by a friend meant a lot to me: "You got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend/when I was down you just stood there grinning."
Dylan, known at the start of his career for playing his acoustic guitar and harmonica, didn¹t play the guitar at the concert, but rather stood at a keyboard. He still rocked out on the keys and played the harmonica in the same manner that made him stood out in the 1960s, an era he helped define.
Dylan's latest release provided some excellent tracks that sound even better when performed live. The songs fill the entire building and reach out intothe audience. One of these tracks, "Thunder on the Mountain," along with the tender and bittersweet "When the Deal Goes Down," fit well into Dylan's extensive repertoire.
Probably Dylan's best known song, "Like a Rolling Stone," was performed at the end of his set and was mind-blowing. The entire audience stood and joined in with the song and swayed along, letting the soul of the song caress them. I've never heard such a song bring together thousands of people in such an exhilarating moment.
After hearing the song performed live and witnessing its impact, I have a newfound appreciation and love for the track. I find it absolutely amazing how a musician can bring together so many people in a peaceful and loving manner and then I wonder why a politician cannot do the same.
For this among other reasons Dylan is one of my heroes; he touched the core of my very soul and I find it difficult to find the words with which I can express myself.
11 December 2006
First Person: At “Home” for the Holidays
By Ji-A LEE
Manifest staff writer
Most international students live with host families. They share not only a
house but many cultural differences.
International students may have a hard time at first because they have to start a new life which is a totally different from their home country. Thus, host families are the important part of an international students’ new life.
In my case, I had two temporary host families. I moved about every two weeks. I became tired of moving. After that, I met my current host parents.
When I first came to their house, I noticed a dog and a cat, a lot of decorations around the living room, and the smells of baking. Also, I experienced many fun things about the American culture like picking strawberries, decorating Christmas tree, baking breads, grilling out, and making s’mores at the fire place. I also learned from them how to share with people; it was a very meaningful learning experience
My host parents, Jim and Germaine Vincent, are happy to share with everyone, and volunteer to help people in need. Because of this, they are quite well-known in the Marinette and Menominee area.
My host mother, whom I interviewed for this story, has gray curly hair and blue eyes. She is one of those people who live their lives with passion. She teaches rosemaling class at her own shop on her property along the bay. There are very many people who come to learn. When I asked her what makes her feel happy when she teaches people, she said, first, of course she loves
to teach, second, people seems to like to learn from her, lastly, they become friends so that makes being together more fun.
Mrs. Vincent started teaching rosemaling in the 1970s. One day in 1962 she went to Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute, now Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, to see a presentation on rosemaling. She was impressed and began to learn, attending class once a week, while her husband cared for their five children.
After a few years, her teacher recommended that Mrs. Vincent teach some ofher students. This is the history between Mrs. Vincent and rosemaling.
My host mother is also a good cook. Her food always makes me forget about Korean food. The important thing is that all of her food is 100 percent homemade.
Her mother and grandmother were also good cooks. “I had a cooking family. My grandmother, mother, and aunts all liked to cook!” says Mrs. Vincent. She always likes to try something new. That is why there are always new recipes and cook books on her kitchen counter.
She cooks not only American but also Norwegian, German, Mexican, and Oriental foods and sometimes she cooks her own recipes, which we call “Germaine’s food.”
My favorite is her brown bread. It is an old recipe from her mother-in-law. I first tasted it last winter: I was happy to even smell it.
I have been living with the Vincents about one year. I am lucky to have met them. They always give to me and share with me what they have. Since living with them, I have never had a hard time.
Especially, those days, when holidays are coming, I could feel lonely and homesick, but I won’t be because I will be happy with my American family and mother’s fabulous food.
Oatmeal Bran Bread
1 cup oatmeal
one cake of yeast
1 cup All Bran or bran flakes cereal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shorting
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening (butter)
2 tablespoons molasses
8 cups flour
Cook oatmeal according to directions. Add bran, shortening, sugar and salt.
Dissolve one cake of yeast or two packages of dry yeast in warm water and
add to the cooked oatmeal. Add the flour and other ingredients. Blend, and
place in a large bowl. Cover and set in a warm place and allow the bread to
rise until double. Divide dough into 3 loaves, knead lightly and put into
loaf pans. Let rise till double again, about an hour. Bake it one hour in a
preheated 305-degree oven.
Manifest staff writer
Most international students live with host families. They share not only a
house but many cultural differences.
International students may have a hard time at first because they have to start a new life which is a totally different from their home country. Thus, host families are the important part of an international students’ new life.
In my case, I had two temporary host families. I moved about every two weeks. I became tired of moving. After that, I met my current host parents.
When I first came to their house, I noticed a dog and a cat, a lot of decorations around the living room, and the smells of baking. Also, I experienced many fun things about the American culture like picking strawberries, decorating Christmas tree, baking breads, grilling out, and making s’mores at the fire place. I also learned from them how to share with people; it was a very meaningful learning experience
My host parents, Jim and Germaine Vincent, are happy to share with everyone, and volunteer to help people in need. Because of this, they are quite well-known in the Marinette and Menominee area.
My host mother, whom I interviewed for this story, has gray curly hair and blue eyes. She is one of those people who live their lives with passion. She teaches rosemaling class at her own shop on her property along the bay. There are very many people who come to learn. When I asked her what makes her feel happy when she teaches people, she said, first, of course she loves
to teach, second, people seems to like to learn from her, lastly, they become friends so that makes being together more fun.
Mrs. Vincent started teaching rosemaling in the 1970s. One day in 1962 she went to Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute, now Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, to see a presentation on rosemaling. She was impressed and began to learn, attending class once a week, while her husband cared for their five children.
After a few years, her teacher recommended that Mrs. Vincent teach some ofher students. This is the history between Mrs. Vincent and rosemaling.
My host mother is also a good cook. Her food always makes me forget about Korean food. The important thing is that all of her food is 100 percent homemade.
Her mother and grandmother were also good cooks. “I had a cooking family. My grandmother, mother, and aunts all liked to cook!” says Mrs. Vincent. She always likes to try something new. That is why there are always new recipes and cook books on her kitchen counter.
She cooks not only American but also Norwegian, German, Mexican, and Oriental foods and sometimes she cooks her own recipes, which we call “Germaine’s food.”
My favorite is her brown bread. It is an old recipe from her mother-in-law. I first tasted it last winter: I was happy to even smell it.
I have been living with the Vincents about one year. I am lucky to have met them. They always give to me and share with me what they have. Since living with them, I have never had a hard time.
Especially, those days, when holidays are coming, I could feel lonely and homesick, but I won’t be because I will be happy with my American family and mother’s fabulous food.
Oatmeal Bran Bread
1 cup oatmeal
one cake of yeast
1 cup All Bran or bran flakes cereal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shorting
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shortening (butter)
2 tablespoons molasses
8 cups flour
Cook oatmeal according to directions. Add bran, shortening, sugar and salt.
Dissolve one cake of yeast or two packages of dry yeast in warm water and
add to the cooked oatmeal. Add the flour and other ingredients. Blend, and
place in a large bowl. Cover and set in a warm place and allow the bread to
rise until double. Divide dough into 3 loaves, knead lightly and put into
loaf pans. Let rise till double again, about an hour. Bake it one hour in a
preheated 305-degree oven.
Victorious Forfeit: The Fusion of Rock, Religion and Country
By Jacob Brand
Manifest staff writer
Victorious Forfeit, a fledgling band hailing from Coleman is a unique mix of rock ‘n’ roll, country and western and worship music. All the members are students at Coleman’s Faith Christian School.
The founding members, Joshua Prestin and Kirk Miller, started the band in early 2005. Prestin plays the mandolin and guitar while Miller sits on his throne behind the drum set.
Later on Caleb Anderson, vocals and guitar, and Jackson Miller, bass, were added to the band.
According to Miller, Victorious Forfeit has humble aspirations for now.
“We plan to have an official concert, come out with a CD, and to create some
merchandise,” says Miller.
He also said that the band was planning on playing small shows at the Downtown Grounds Coffee Shop in Marinette, the Light House Recreational Center in Menominee and local churches.
The band has found a niche by playing their unique fusion of rock, county, and worship. Influences include Kutless, Day of Fire, Third Day, Keith Anderson, Jason Aldean, Blindside, Project 86, Dead Poetic, Pillar, Disciple, Kids In The Way, Emery, Brooks and Dunn, and 12 Stones.
When asked is there were any conflicts in the band, Kirk answered, “Yes, over what music to play. Is it music our parents would let us play? Every one of our parents have different restrictions, so its hard to find songs that meet the requirements. We also need to find songs we all like, are willing to play and that are within our talent levels.”
Manifest staff writer
Victorious Forfeit, a fledgling band hailing from Coleman is a unique mix of rock ‘n’ roll, country and western and worship music. All the members are students at Coleman’s Faith Christian School.
The founding members, Joshua Prestin and Kirk Miller, started the band in early 2005. Prestin plays the mandolin and guitar while Miller sits on his throne behind the drum set.
Later on Caleb Anderson, vocals and guitar, and Jackson Miller, bass, were added to the band.
According to Miller, Victorious Forfeit has humble aspirations for now.
“We plan to have an official concert, come out with a CD, and to create some
merchandise,” says Miller.
He also said that the band was planning on playing small shows at the Downtown Grounds Coffee Shop in Marinette, the Light House Recreational Center in Menominee and local churches.
The band has found a niche by playing their unique fusion of rock, county, and worship. Influences include Kutless, Day of Fire, Third Day, Keith Anderson, Jason Aldean, Blindside, Project 86, Dead Poetic, Pillar, Disciple, Kids In The Way, Emery, Brooks and Dunn, and 12 Stones.
When asked is there were any conflicts in the band, Kirk answered, “Yes, over what music to play. Is it music our parents would let us play? Every one of our parents have different restrictions, so its hard to find songs that meet the requirements. We also need to find songs we all like, are willing to play and that are within our talent levels.”
Great Gift Ideas for the Holidays for Students in a Pinch
By Ashley Behnke
Manifest staff writer
We all know first hand that it is hard for students around the holidays, especially when it comes to shopping. We don’t have much time and we don’t have much money.
Here are some great gift ideas that will help you give the perfect gift that won’t break your budget. Look to unusual sources, like second-hand shops or even dollar stores for one-of-kind items.
Gift Baskets for Women
Don’t buy gift baskets, make your own. All you need are:
• A basket or gift bag
• Candles
• Candy
• Body lotion, body sprays, and perfume
• Gift cards
• Ornaments
• Mugs with hot chocolate mix
• Jewelry
• Books
Put any combination of these items in your gift basket I guarantee that it will be a Christmas hit. You can also give many of these gifts on their own.
Gift ideas for men:
• Gift cards
• Clothes
• Cologne
• Candy
• Movies
• Video games
• Fishing or hunting equipment
• Tools
Check Sunday advertising circulars for good prices, and look for rebates. Consider used sporting goods in top condition.
Other Ideas for anyone on your shopping list:
• Make cookies and place in decorative tins or boxes. All you need are the ingredients and a tin or box. Most drug and department stores, even hardware stores, carry containers for this purpose.
• Make your own ornaments: All you need are basic glass or fabric balls, glue and a few bits of glitz and glitter.
Other possibilities for frugal giving:
• If you want to give an expensive gift, team up with family members.
• Do your shopping in out-of-the way places. In addition to resale and dollar stores, you may find odd bargains and interesting gifts at antique shops, craft sales and drug stores. Gamer stores and video rental places often offer bargains in gently used items.
• Draw names and set a limit on the amount to spend a set amount and go shopping for each other at thrift stores. Be creative.
Manifest staff writer
We all know first hand that it is hard for students around the holidays, especially when it comes to shopping. We don’t have much time and we don’t have much money.
Here are some great gift ideas that will help you give the perfect gift that won’t break your budget. Look to unusual sources, like second-hand shops or even dollar stores for one-of-kind items.
Gift Baskets for Women
Don’t buy gift baskets, make your own. All you need are:
• A basket or gift bag
• Candles
• Candy
• Body lotion, body sprays, and perfume
• Gift cards
• Ornaments
• Mugs with hot chocolate mix
• Jewelry
• Books
Put any combination of these items in your gift basket I guarantee that it will be a Christmas hit. You can also give many of these gifts on their own.
Gift ideas for men:
• Gift cards
• Clothes
• Cologne
• Candy
• Movies
• Video games
• Fishing or hunting equipment
• Tools
Check Sunday advertising circulars for good prices, and look for rebates. Consider used sporting goods in top condition.
Other Ideas for anyone on your shopping list:
• Make cookies and place in decorative tins or boxes. All you need are the ingredients and a tin or box. Most drug and department stores, even hardware stores, carry containers for this purpose.
• Make your own ornaments: All you need are basic glass or fabric balls, glue and a few bits of glitz and glitter.
Other possibilities for frugal giving:
• If you want to give an expensive gift, team up with family members.
• Do your shopping in out-of-the way places. In addition to resale and dollar stores, you may find odd bargains and interesting gifts at antique shops, craft sales and drug stores. Gamer stores and video rental places often offer bargains in gently used items.
• Draw names and set a limit on the amount to spend a set amount and go shopping for each other at thrift stores. Be creative.
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