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.
20 October 2006
Welcome to The Manifest Online
Welcome to our news blog, the enhanced electronic version of The Manifest, UW-Marinette's student newspaper.The Manifest is produced by students enrolled in Communication Arts 104, a 1-2 credit course in applied journalism.
Staff Writers: Kayla Bauer, Ashley Behnke, Jake Brand, Zack Grun, Jim Harris, Ji-A Lee, Matt Koldos, Sabra Sipple and Mike Paquet.
Staff Artist: Sean Gardon
The Newspaper: Submissions are open to any student enrolled at UW-Marinette, but space is limited and priority is given to students taking the class for credit. The paper is printed courtesy of the EagleHerald.
The News Blog: Submit articles, poems or art to marinetteuw@yahoo.com. The blog will be updated weekly. Anyone is free to comment after news blog posts.
News, feature and opinion submissions may be edited for clarity, grammar and punctuation.
Instructor: Mary Johns
Campus Advisor: Maureen Frawley
The University of Wisconsin Colleges does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or conviction record in employment or in admission to and treatment in its educational programs and activities as required by state and federal laws and regulations. Inquiries concerning the application of AA/EEO procedures may be directed to the Affirmative Action Office, 780 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53708-8680, (608) 262-2578.
19 October 2006
Lennon's Legacy Lives on In Documentary
By Kayla BauerManifest Staff Writer
The documentary The US vs. John Lennon provides a glimpse into a past much like present times, a United States in which the country is divided by a war that many citizens are fed up with and do not believe in.
During the Vietnam era of the 1960s and 70s, Beatle John Lennon, a beloved and iconic musician, dared to speak out against the war. As a strong advocate for peace, Lennon wrote many songs expressing his beliefs. The most popular of these songs, Imagine, contains idyllic lyrics from a man who clearly wanted the world to see what life could be life without war and its associated problems. “No need for greed or hunger, a brotherhood of man. Imagine all the people sharing all the world.”
As Lennon led demonstrations against military involvement in Vietnam, the US government began a series of investigations into his activities. The eventual goal was to deport Lennon, whom they viewed as a national threat.
The US vs. John Lennon, written and directed by David Leaf and John Scheinfield, with archival footage and new interviews, show Lennon and his struggles as the American government attempted to silence him throughout the 70s.
At the time of publication this film was not playing in local Marinette theaters. Around the country, however there have been a variety of opinions from critics.
Michael Wilmington of the Chicago Tribune said, “People who love Lennon will almost certainly like the film; his detractors will almost certainly howl ‘bias!’”
If Lennon fans are the only people who can appreciate the struggles of this amazing man, then it is a loss for everyone else who can learn much from John Lennon’s legacy.
Wilmington concluded his review by saying, “It’s a tale, forgotten or unknown by many these days—when entertainer-dissidents are again under assault by a defensive political establishment—that deserves to be remembered.”
More harsh reviewers such as Eleanor Ringel Gillespie for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution said, “…It could just as well have been titled John Lennon for Dummies.” Non baby-boomers or those who have not been directly affected by John Lennon and his music most likely share such opinions.
However, some youth of today can appreciate Lennon. Like him, they are unafraid to express opinions in a country where many opinions can be dangerous.
Rolling Stone Magazine, a foremost resource for music news and opinions offered its own review of the film. Peter Travers said, “Lennon’s spirit, like his music, shines through this movie like a beacon. Powerful stuff.”
John Lennon provided perhaps the most poignant of all quotes, “You either get tired fighting for peace, or you die.”
He never grew tired of fighting for his beliefs and was assassinated by a disturbed fan in 1980. His ideals and spirit live on through his songs and the fans he continues to inspire.
That is definitely powerful and definitely something to be remembered.
To learn more about John Lennon visit www.johnlennon.com.
Tor more about the United States FBI files on Lennon visit www.lennonfbifiles.com.
John Lennon: The Legacy
By Kayla Bauer
John Lennon, a man of love and peace gunned down before his time, left behind a huge legacy. As an artist, poet, and a musician, Lennon always expressed his feelings and thoughts.
With every song he wrote, a piece of himself was left behind for all to see. Even in his early Beatle years, this was evident in his writing. In these early compositions, he showed a soft and vulnerable side to his character. He wrote many of these pieces with Paul McCartney and together they crafted beautiful songs that stand the test of time.
In 1964, Lennon penned the song “I’ll Cry Instead,” for the Beatles’ feature film debut, A Hard Day’s Night. With some of his most sensitive lyrics at the time, “Don't want to cry when there's people there, I get shy when they start to stare, I'm gonna hide myself away,” Lennon showed to the world his insecurities.
Lennon did not stop there however, and as the Beatles’ career progressed his lyrics became more expressive and autobiographical. Lennon penned the title track for the Beatles’ second film Help! at a very difficult time in his life; fame had taken its toll on all of the Beatles, but more so on Lennon who became depressed and withdrawn. His lyrics best describe his feelings at the time, “And now my life hand changed in oh, so many ways. My independence seems to vanish in the haze, But every now and then I feel so insecure,” and he blatantly uses this song as a cry for help, “Help me if you can, I’m feeling down and I do appreciate you being round. Help me get my feet back on the ground, won’t you please, please help me?”
With the Beatles next album, Rubber Soul Lennon wrote one of his most sentimental songs, “In My Life,” and with the lyrics, “I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them, in my life I love you more,” he touched millions of fans and to this day it remains one of the most popular songs by Lennon.
In the latter 1960’s, Lennon became more involved with the peace movement. In 1967, the Beatles wrote “All You Need is Love,” their offering to the rest of the world during the first worldwide satellite broadcast. The song said it all with its refrain of, “All you need is love.”
Also during the late 1960’s Lennon met his future wife, Yoko Ono, another strong advocate for peace. Although he still wrote and recorded with the Beatles, Lennon also penned and recorded the anthem, “Give Peace a Chance.” Its refrain too expressed a simple, yet important message.
By the time the Beatles broke up in 1970, Lennon and the other members had already started solo careers which proved successful. It was also in the early 70s when Lennon wrote the song many people directly associate with his name, “Imagine.” Indeed, it was Lennon at some of his best songwriting. All Lennon asked was for people to imagine what the world could be like without war and its atrocities. Throughout the 1970s Lennon fought strongly for peace and made a huge impact on culture of the day.
In 1980, only a couple months after his fortieth birthday, Lennon was gunned down in cold blood outside of his apartment in New York City as his wife Yoko watched in horror. The world was shattered by this loss. Not only had a magnificent songwriter and musician been taken away, but a loving and courageous man who inspired millions was taken from us.
Even in present times, people of all ages look back at the legacy of John Lennon in awe and amazement. Many young people cannot completely comprehend such a legacy, as no one in present times is as dedicated to the cause of peace, except perhaps those who still follow him and believe in him. As long as people continue to listen to his music and see his ideals, Lennon will not just be forgotten in the history books, but will remain a legend.
First Person: Halloween? Halloween!
An Exchange Student Looks at and Learns about Halloween
By JI-A LEE
Manifest Staff Writer
Every year at this time, American children make a tour of their neighborhoods in costumes. They carry their Jack-O-Lanterns or bags for candy and go from house to house, shouting “Trick or Treat!” Then, people give them candy.
Many young people have costume parties. Every house is decorated with pumpkin candles which are called Jack-O-Lanterns and other kinds of decorations. It was quite an interesting street scene for me.
Halloween is not a familiar holiday for foreign exchange students like me who are from Asian countries. Asian countries do not celebrate Halloween. We do not even have a holiday that is similar.
One surprising thing is that even Halloween originates in Europe, the day is not celebrated much in Europe. In recent years, France and a few other countries have begun to mark the day, but in general it is not a big deal in Europe.
My very first Halloween in America was last year. At that time I asked a few people, “Hey, what is the Halloween?” “What is it from?” “Why are people wearing costumes?”
However, no one gave me exactly the right answers, so my curiosity about Halloween grew. I did some research.
According to theologians, Halloween comes from the Celtic tribes who lived in or around Europe and people called the Druids.
Before Christianity was introduced, the Celtic tribes believed in a demon called Samhain, who was a spirit of death and life after death. Samhain was the subject of fear for people.
Every October 31st, the Celtic tribes offered a sacrifice to the Samhain to pray for their spirit’s everlasting life after death.
These people believed winter started on October 31. It was a day that ghosts wandered about from place to place.
Europeans, including the Celtic tribes, celebrated November 1st as an “All Hallows Day,” so October 31st was called “All Hallow’ Eve.” Hence, the name Halloween.
Halloween is not a worldwide holiday like Christmas or New Years day, but it is very valuable day to experience and have fun.
By JI-A LEE
Manifest Staff Writer
Every year at this time, American children make a tour of their neighborhoods in costumes. They carry their Jack-O-Lanterns or bags for candy and go from house to house, shouting “Trick or Treat!” Then, people give them candy.
Many young people have costume parties. Every house is decorated with pumpkin candles which are called Jack-O-Lanterns and other kinds of decorations. It was quite an interesting street scene for me.
Halloween is not a familiar holiday for foreign exchange students like me who are from Asian countries. Asian countries do not celebrate Halloween. We do not even have a holiday that is similar.
One surprising thing is that even Halloween originates in Europe, the day is not celebrated much in Europe. In recent years, France and a few other countries have begun to mark the day, but in general it is not a big deal in Europe.
My very first Halloween in America was last year. At that time I asked a few people, “Hey, what is the Halloween?” “What is it from?” “Why are people wearing costumes?”
However, no one gave me exactly the right answers, so my curiosity about Halloween grew. I did some research.
According to theologians, Halloween comes from the Celtic tribes who lived in or around Europe and people called the Druids.
Before Christianity was introduced, the Celtic tribes believed in a demon called Samhain, who was a spirit of death and life after death. Samhain was the subject of fear for people.
Every October 31st, the Celtic tribes offered a sacrifice to the Samhain to pray for their spirit’s everlasting life after death.
These people believed winter started on October 31. It was a day that ghosts wandered about from place to place.
Europeans, including the Celtic tribes, celebrated November 1st as an “All Hallows Day,” so October 31st was called “All Hallow’ Eve.” Hence, the name Halloween.
Halloween is not a worldwide holiday like Christmas or New Years day, but it is very valuable day to experience and have fun.
Blue Jean Dye: Cancer Killer
By Zack Grun
Manifest Staff Writer
Researchers at the United Kingdom’s University of East Anglia are now using nanotechnology to deliver cancer killing blue-jean dye directly to cells.
Scientist have known for 15 years that pthalocyanine, the common dye found in blue jeans and ball-point pens, has had cancer killing properties, but until now they had no way of delivering the agent into cells.
University scientists use tiny gold nano particles, 1/5000th the thickness of a human hair, as “Trojan horses,” sneaking the killer blue-jean dye directly into cells. When exposed to red laser light, the photosensitive pthalocyanine produces a highly reactive form of oxygen, which kills the cells instantly.
“It makes perfect sense,” says Prof. Mark Klemp of the UW-Marinette chemistry department. “As cancer cells are typically extremely aggressive in their growth, they take in just about all they can get.”
Healthy cells will also absorb the nano particles, but unlike their cancerous counterparts, they excrete the pthalocyanine, leaving them unharmed.
The procedure, known as photodynamic therapy, is not new. Compounds have been approved for PDT since 1995 although none would be as patient friendly as pthalocyanine. Unlike other PDT compounds, pthalocyanine cannot penetrate the skin, meaning patients will not be required to avoid sunlight after treatment due to the side effects of the accumulation of photosensitive particles in the skin.
If everything goes according to schedule, pthalocyanine nano particles will be available for human trials within the next five years. The nano particles will be given by intravenous injection into the bloodstream or directly into tumors.
Manifest Staff Writer
Researchers at the United Kingdom’s University of East Anglia are now using nanotechnology to deliver cancer killing blue-jean dye directly to cells.
Scientist have known for 15 years that pthalocyanine, the common dye found in blue jeans and ball-point pens, has had cancer killing properties, but until now they had no way of delivering the agent into cells.
University scientists use tiny gold nano particles, 1/5000th the thickness of a human hair, as “Trojan horses,” sneaking the killer blue-jean dye directly into cells. When exposed to red laser light, the photosensitive pthalocyanine produces a highly reactive form of oxygen, which kills the cells instantly.
“It makes perfect sense,” says Prof. Mark Klemp of the UW-Marinette chemistry department. “As cancer cells are typically extremely aggressive in their growth, they take in just about all they can get.”
Healthy cells will also absorb the nano particles, but unlike their cancerous counterparts, they excrete the pthalocyanine, leaving them unharmed.
The procedure, known as photodynamic therapy, is not new. Compounds have been approved for PDT since 1995 although none would be as patient friendly as pthalocyanine. Unlike other PDT compounds, pthalocyanine cannot penetrate the skin, meaning patients will not be required to avoid sunlight after treatment due to the side effects of the accumulation of photosensitive particles in the skin.
If everything goes according to schedule, pthalocyanine nano particles will be available for human trials within the next five years. The nano particles will be given by intravenous injection into the bloodstream or directly into tumors.
Point/Counterpoint: Intelligent Design
Teach it in School
By Mike Paquet
Manifest Staff Writer
In 2005 a law was passed in Kansas which stated that public schools had to teach intelligent design along side evolution.
Was this a good decision on Kansas’ part? Is intelligent design something that should be taught in our public schools? What I am going to discuss in this article; why intelligent design should be taught in United States public schools.
Why should intelligent design be taught along side evolution in the public schools? Because one could say that this belief is as much “science” as the belief of evolution. Why? Well, let’s step back, and first use what all scientists use to test their ideas: A process known as the scientific method.
Please allow me to give you a quick demonstration of how this method works. A person sees something strange that is occurring in his/her environment, documents the phenomena, and tests it to see if it occurs again. For example, one sees that there is a small hole in one’s back yard. One evaluates that it must be some kind of an animal burrow. One could also postulate that a small meteor struck your back yard, but, according to Occam’s Rule (or Razor), “the best hypothesis is often the most simple.”
Once the person’s idea has been tested and proven, they have the workings of a functional hypothesis (or guess as to why the event is happening). After much more testing, only then does the hypothesis move onto a theory. Later after generations of testing what once started as an idea becomes a scientific law.
Given this information that we have to work with, both of the “ideas” of origins that we are discussing here are nothing more than an educated guess. Why? Well, because they are not observable, testable, or repeatable.
From an intelligent design perspective, to observe an event of creation would be breaking all laws of physics, because matter cannot be created or destroyed, and the laws as we now know them cannot be rewritten.
From an evolutionary perspective, to observe chemical evolution taking place would be the same thing as observing spontaneous generation, which is something that Louis Pasteur disproved hundreds of years ago.
Why should intelligent design be taught in the public schools? Simply put, as long as evolution is taught, so should intelligent design.
Why? Because, as I have demonstrated above (using only the scientific method), evolution is as much an idea as intelligent design. This is the only evidence I can offer; both of these beliefs are just that – beliefs, and nothing more.
In conclusion, if intelligent design is not taught along side evolution, then the teaching of origins should be completely exempt from text books, because all ideas of origins are completely ideas, because they cannot be observed or tested.
More from Mike
Simply, according to the scientific method, both evolution and intelligent design are no more than ideas. Why? Because the first stage of the scientific method (hypothesis) requires that one’s observation or idea can be observable or testable. Are either of our two ideas observable or testable? No. Why? Well first, concerning intelligent design, the first law of thermodynamics states that, “matter cannot be created nor destroyed”, therefore this idea cannot be testable or observable, and if there was a creator who created our universe (some kind of superior being) then we could not observe the creation again, because it goes against our laws of physics that are currently in place.
What about evolution? Charles Darwin stated in “Origin of the Species” that natural selection can be seen in the variation of nature, correct? It is true that Darwin says this in his book, but Darwin also said, and I quote, “If it could be Demonstrated that there existed some kind of complex organ that could not have come about by slight successive modifications, my theory would absolutely brake down.” What does this mean? This means that if there existed something that could not have come about by a series of modifications, the “theory” of natural selection would collapse. This is one of the main arguments of intelligent Design; what is called irreducible complexity. Such an organ has been discovered, indeed, many have; the bacterial flagellum, the human eye, human ear, among many others. I will admit, if life was not at the degree of complexity that we see it as today, then, and only then could evolution by natural selection take place. Lastly, concerning natural selection, I would like to share with you one of my favorite quotes, “Paleontologists have paid an exorbitant price for Darwin’s argument. We fancy ourselves to be the only true students of life’s history, yet to preserve our favored account of evolution by natural selection we view our Data as so bad we never see the very process we profess to study.” What does this mean? I don’t have to spoon-feed you, but just to put this statement in the simplest of terms it means that paleontologists have paid a huge price to preserve Darwin’s idea of evolution by natural selection, and the information that they find is so bad, they never see the process (natural selection) they say that they study.
What about bio-chemical evolution; where our existence began? Think with me for a moment about our beginnings on this planet according to evolution (chemical evolution). According to Human Biology (by Daniel D. Chiras fifth edition) the process of chemical evolution “probably began about 4 billion years ago-or 500-600 million years after the Earth formed.” Step back with me for a moment and think about how long one billion years is. One billion years is a LONG time (please remember this throughout the paragraph). Now, if chemical evolution takes place, that means we have the elements that are required to make life. So, if chemical evolution started how did we get life? The answer: through random chance processes of different chemicals (specifically amino acids) coming together and making protein chains, which in turn make up the structure of a cell (please remember this for later also). But, crunch these numbers: the time necessary to form the simplest protein chain (100 amino acids) via random chance processes is calculated as 15 billion years (the oldest estimated age of the earth) times 10 to the 60th power (from Illustria Media: Where Does the Evidence Lead?). That’s a BIG number! And this is just ONE protein chain! Now, recall above when I said, “one billion years is a LONG time” think of how long this time period is! If anything, it is mind boggling! Here’s another quote from Human Biology: (Concerning the disproving of spontaneous generation) “‘Pasteur: No living thing will appear in the flask because microorganisms will not be able to reach the broth.’ ‘His critics: If the “life force” has free access to the flask, life will appear, given enough time.’” Please recall above where I said, “How did we get life? The answer: "through random chance processes." What did the defenders of the idea of spontaneous generation say they needed? Time. All that is needed is time; lots and lots of time. What does evolution natural selection need? Natural selection is defined as a process by which a population of organisms becomes better adapt to their environment over vast amounts of time. Lots and lots of time. This means that evolution’s foundations are in a belief that was disproved by Louis Pasteur. Why? Because the forming of organic compounds out of inorganic compounds is impossible! But, we have yet to get to actual life! One protein chain is anything but life; the simplest of cells is comprised of 600 proteins. Let’s figure this ourselves; a singled celled organism comprised of 600 proteins would take 15 billion years times ten to the 60th power times 600. And we thought that assembling one protein by chance would take a long time? This is even more insane than assembling one chain. So, when do we finally get our single cell from our chemicals? Again, according to Human Biology we see the first cell 3.5 billion years ago. Does this time scale fit in with the time scale I gave you earlier? Absolutely not! The time scale of .5 billion years versus the reality of how long it would take for one protein chain to form just does not work out! The main point here, life could not possibly have come about by chance.
But what about the other idea used to support evolution is called “punctuated equilibrium”? Doesn’t that prove the idea? Punctuated equilibrium is the idea that there can be advancement from one generation to another (somewhat like what the movie “X-men” states).
In a ZOO 105 lecture, Prof Wendel Johnson explained to us that an organism cannot create that which it does NOT already have the genetic information to create. What does this mean? This means that something cannot form that which it Does not already have the information to form (example: a horse growing a wing, an ear of corn growing a hamster, pealing a banana and an iguana crawling out, etc, etc.). Though mutation does indeed take place, I will admit. But, mutation only allows for what genetic are already present (for example, an extra arm, leg, or an abundance in hair on one’s body. Why? Because the genetic information for these things is already present. Therefore, both evolution and intelligent design cannot be anything more than beliefs.
Now, why should intelligent design be taught in the public schools? Simply put, as long as evolution is taught, so should intelligent design. Why? Because, as I have demonstrated above, evolution is as much an idea as intelligent design. This is the only evidence I can offer; both of these beliefs are just that – beliefs, and nothing more.
In conclusion, if intelligent design is not taught along side evolution, then the teaching of origins should be completely exempt from text books, because all ideas of origins are completely ideas, because they cannot be observed or tested.
Do Not Teach it In School
By Jim Harris
Manifest Staff Writer
Where do we come from?
That is a question that we have asked for many millennia. We have two lines of thought, science and theology.
Science tells us that, over time, we have adapted and changed in order to survive in our environment and continue to thrive. This is the basic teaching of evolution.
Theology says that a divine power made everything, at the beginning of time, and it remains the same today as it was back then. This belief now called “Intelligent Design.”
The teaching of evolution is taught as theory, because as with all theories, it changes as we learn more. Many ideas and facts have changed since Darwin. Science is not afraid to say “maybe we were wrong” if some new fact should arise.
Intelligent design, on the other hand, is never to be questioned. It stems from the story of Genesis; only blasphemers and the devil himself dare doubt its content. How can anyone learn when something like that looms over your head?
It is easy to see that intelligent design has little to do with science and learning but everything to do with religion.
Religion is a personal choice and should be treated as such. The last thing we need is religious politics in our schools. Is it fair to the students that adhere to another spiritual ethos, that intelligent design is being forced on their beliefs?
There is nothing wrong with believing in intelligent design, having faith in a creator, and living up to those teachings. There is, however, something very wrong with forcing those things onto others. Trampling on a person’s fundamental right to choose goes against everything our country stands for. Be free to read your bible: Just keep it out of the classroom.
By Mike Paquet
Manifest Staff Writer
In 2005 a law was passed in Kansas which stated that public schools had to teach intelligent design along side evolution.
Was this a good decision on Kansas’ part? Is intelligent design something that should be taught in our public schools? What I am going to discuss in this article; why intelligent design should be taught in United States public schools. Why should intelligent design be taught along side evolution in the public schools? Because one could say that this belief is as much “science” as the belief of evolution. Why? Well, let’s step back, and first use what all scientists use to test their ideas: A process known as the scientific method.
Please allow me to give you a quick demonstration of how this method works. A person sees something strange that is occurring in his/her environment, documents the phenomena, and tests it to see if it occurs again. For example, one sees that there is a small hole in one’s back yard. One evaluates that it must be some kind of an animal burrow. One could also postulate that a small meteor struck your back yard, but, according to Occam’s Rule (or Razor), “the best hypothesis is often the most simple.”
Once the person’s idea has been tested and proven, they have the workings of a functional hypothesis (or guess as to why the event is happening). After much more testing, only then does the hypothesis move onto a theory. Later after generations of testing what once started as an idea becomes a scientific law.
Given this information that we have to work with, both of the “ideas” of origins that we are discussing here are nothing more than an educated guess. Why? Well, because they are not observable, testable, or repeatable.
From an intelligent design perspective, to observe an event of creation would be breaking all laws of physics, because matter cannot be created or destroyed, and the laws as we now know them cannot be rewritten.
From an evolutionary perspective, to observe chemical evolution taking place would be the same thing as observing spontaneous generation, which is something that Louis Pasteur disproved hundreds of years ago.
Why should intelligent design be taught in the public schools? Simply put, as long as evolution is taught, so should intelligent design.
Why? Because, as I have demonstrated above (using only the scientific method), evolution is as much an idea as intelligent design. This is the only evidence I can offer; both of these beliefs are just that – beliefs, and nothing more.
In conclusion, if intelligent design is not taught along side evolution, then the teaching of origins should be completely exempt from text books, because all ideas of origins are completely ideas, because they cannot be observed or tested.
More from Mike
Simply, according to the scientific method, both evolution and intelligent design are no more than ideas. Why? Because the first stage of the scientific method (hypothesis) requires that one’s observation or idea can be observable or testable. Are either of our two ideas observable or testable? No. Why? Well first, concerning intelligent design, the first law of thermodynamics states that, “matter cannot be created nor destroyed”, therefore this idea cannot be testable or observable, and if there was a creator who created our universe (some kind of superior being) then we could not observe the creation again, because it goes against our laws of physics that are currently in place.
What about evolution? Charles Darwin stated in “Origin of the Species” that natural selection can be seen in the variation of nature, correct? It is true that Darwin says this in his book, but Darwin also said, and I quote, “If it could be Demonstrated that there existed some kind of complex organ that could not have come about by slight successive modifications, my theory would absolutely brake down.” What does this mean? This means that if there existed something that could not have come about by a series of modifications, the “theory” of natural selection would collapse. This is one of the main arguments of intelligent Design; what is called irreducible complexity. Such an organ has been discovered, indeed, many have; the bacterial flagellum, the human eye, human ear, among many others. I will admit, if life was not at the degree of complexity that we see it as today, then, and only then could evolution by natural selection take place. Lastly, concerning natural selection, I would like to share with you one of my favorite quotes, “Paleontologists have paid an exorbitant price for Darwin’s argument. We fancy ourselves to be the only true students of life’s history, yet to preserve our favored account of evolution by natural selection we view our Data as so bad we never see the very process we profess to study.” What does this mean? I don’t have to spoon-feed you, but just to put this statement in the simplest of terms it means that paleontologists have paid a huge price to preserve Darwin’s idea of evolution by natural selection, and the information that they find is so bad, they never see the process (natural selection) they say that they study.
What about bio-chemical evolution; where our existence began? Think with me for a moment about our beginnings on this planet according to evolution (chemical evolution). According to Human Biology (by Daniel D. Chiras fifth edition) the process of chemical evolution “probably began about 4 billion years ago-or 500-600 million years after the Earth formed.” Step back with me for a moment and think about how long one billion years is. One billion years is a LONG time (please remember this throughout the paragraph). Now, if chemical evolution takes place, that means we have the elements that are required to make life. So, if chemical evolution started how did we get life? The answer: through random chance processes of different chemicals (specifically amino acids) coming together and making protein chains, which in turn make up the structure of a cell (please remember this for later also). But, crunch these numbers: the time necessary to form the simplest protein chain (100 amino acids) via random chance processes is calculated as 15 billion years (the oldest estimated age of the earth) times 10 to the 60th power (from Illustria Media: Where Does the Evidence Lead?). That’s a BIG number! And this is just ONE protein chain! Now, recall above when I said, “one billion years is a LONG time” think of how long this time period is! If anything, it is mind boggling! Here’s another quote from Human Biology: (Concerning the disproving of spontaneous generation) “‘Pasteur: No living thing will appear in the flask because microorganisms will not be able to reach the broth.’ ‘His critics: If the “life force” has free access to the flask, life will appear, given enough time.’” Please recall above where I said, “How did we get life? The answer: "through random chance processes." What did the defenders of the idea of spontaneous generation say they needed? Time. All that is needed is time; lots and lots of time. What does evolution natural selection need? Natural selection is defined as a process by which a population of organisms becomes better adapt to their environment over vast amounts of time. Lots and lots of time. This means that evolution’s foundations are in a belief that was disproved by Louis Pasteur. Why? Because the forming of organic compounds out of inorganic compounds is impossible! But, we have yet to get to actual life! One protein chain is anything but life; the simplest of cells is comprised of 600 proteins. Let’s figure this ourselves; a singled celled organism comprised of 600 proteins would take 15 billion years times ten to the 60th power times 600. And we thought that assembling one protein by chance would take a long time? This is even more insane than assembling one chain. So, when do we finally get our single cell from our chemicals? Again, according to Human Biology we see the first cell 3.5 billion years ago. Does this time scale fit in with the time scale I gave you earlier? Absolutely not! The time scale of .5 billion years versus the reality of how long it would take for one protein chain to form just does not work out! The main point here, life could not possibly have come about by chance.
But what about the other idea used to support evolution is called “punctuated equilibrium”? Doesn’t that prove the idea? Punctuated equilibrium is the idea that there can be advancement from one generation to another (somewhat like what the movie “X-men” states).
In a ZOO 105 lecture, Prof Wendel Johnson explained to us that an organism cannot create that which it does NOT already have the genetic information to create. What does this mean? This means that something cannot form that which it Does not already have the information to form (example: a horse growing a wing, an ear of corn growing a hamster, pealing a banana and an iguana crawling out, etc, etc.). Though mutation does indeed take place, I will admit. But, mutation only allows for what genetic are already present (for example, an extra arm, leg, or an abundance in hair on one’s body. Why? Because the genetic information for these things is already present. Therefore, both evolution and intelligent design cannot be anything more than beliefs.
Now, why should intelligent design be taught in the public schools? Simply put, as long as evolution is taught, so should intelligent design. Why? Because, as I have demonstrated above, evolution is as much an idea as intelligent design. This is the only evidence I can offer; both of these beliefs are just that – beliefs, and nothing more.
In conclusion, if intelligent design is not taught along side evolution, then the teaching of origins should be completely exempt from text books, because all ideas of origins are completely ideas, because they cannot be observed or tested.
Do Not Teach it In School
By Jim Harris
Manifest Staff Writer
Where do we come from?
That is a question that we have asked for many millennia. We have two lines of thought, science and theology.
Science tells us that, over time, we have adapted and changed in order to survive in our environment and continue to thrive. This is the basic teaching of evolution.
Theology says that a divine power made everything, at the beginning of time, and it remains the same today as it was back then. This belief now called “Intelligent Design.”The teaching of evolution is taught as theory, because as with all theories, it changes as we learn more. Many ideas and facts have changed since Darwin. Science is not afraid to say “maybe we were wrong” if some new fact should arise.
Intelligent design, on the other hand, is never to be questioned. It stems from the story of Genesis; only blasphemers and the devil himself dare doubt its content. How can anyone learn when something like that looms over your head?
It is easy to see that intelligent design has little to do with science and learning but everything to do with religion.
Religion is a personal choice and should be treated as such. The last thing we need is religious politics in our schools. Is it fair to the students that adhere to another spiritual ethos, that intelligent design is being forced on their beliefs?
There is nothing wrong with believing in intelligent design, having faith in a creator, and living up to those teachings. There is, however, something very wrong with forcing those things onto others. Trampling on a person’s fundamental right to choose goes against everything our country stands for. Be free to read your bible: Just keep it out of the classroom.
Sabra Says
Meet Miss Sabra, a wise woman who offers tips for coping with the challenges and stresses of college life.Dear Miss Sabra,
I am very stressed out with work and school and I don’t feel like I have the energy to do my homework or even study for upcoming tests. What should I do?
Stressed Down and Out
Dear Stressed Down and Out:
School is a very hard thing to tackle and along with work so I can see how you must be stressed out.
You need to take more time for yourself and stop worrying so much. I know you need to get these things done but take them one assignment or test at a time.
Take care of yourself to create a feeling of well being before you hit the books. If you are female, take a nice bubble bath or paint your nails. If you are a guy work out, shower or play a video game.
These simple, stress-free activities will get you ready for doing homework or studying for a test.
Manage your time by using a daily planner and writing down what you need to do. When it is in writing, it is in a sense set in stone.
Dear Miss Sabra:
I am an already stressed-out student and now I am looking for money everywhere just to pay for my books because tuition is so high. Do you have any suggestions on making some extra dollars for these pricey books?
Penniless
Dear Penniless:
Keep in mind stripping is always an option women or man but, if you don’t swing that way a job will always work, too.
I’m kidding!
Money becomes extremely important in everyday life; food, bills, books, and tuition are necessities. What you really need to do is take on another job. The job does not have to be big or have long hours; it just needs to put that extra cash in your pocket.
These towns are full of great opportunities; one could be babysitting. You might an ad in the local news paper advertising your services. Also, many local businesses hire someone for to fill in at the reception desk or run errands.
Look around, read the paper, talk with local business owners, and collect some applications. Good luck on making that buck.
Dear Miss Sabra:
My friends are really into partying and I don’t like to drink. How do I tell my friends I do not want to drink without having them think I am loser and not invite me to their parties anymore?
Sober Sally
Dear sober Sally:
First of all you need to know that you are not considered a loser if you don’t drink. Drinking is a choice every individual makes in their lives. This is your own decision and if your friends are not accepting of your decision. then maybe you should reevaluate who your friends are.
This question really comes down to what true friends are, and having them accept you for who you are and supporting the decisions you make in life.
Life: Let's Get Healthy With It!
By Sabra Sipple
Manifest Staff Writer
Are you healthy?
Today in America health has become less of a concern and more of a forgotten burden. Loosing weight by eating healthy and exercising is on many “to do” lists, but gets put aside due to hectic schedules.
We often forget about living healthy. I talked with two young people, Kelsey, a high school student, who is very active in sports trying to stay healthy, and UW-Marinette student Alicia Meintz, who is busy managing work and school.
For Kelsey, it is hard to eat healthy: Junk food is everywhere and hard to resist. She believes it is easier for high school students to stay in shape because of sports. But what happens when you have college and work to balance?
This is where the advice of Alicia comes into play. Alicia finds it hard to eat on the run when traveling back and forth from school and work, but she makes time in her hectic day to do little exercises here and there. She eats healthy foods when she can but says, “When I am stressed out why would I want to eat a celery stick or go for a run?”
Losing weight, exercising and eating healthy is a very hard thing to do. I recently lost 70 pounds and I know this from experience.
One word comes to mind: Dedication. If you are ready to appreciate life and realize you need to be healthy to feel good about your self and live life to the fullest, you may find it is easy to be dedicated.
Here are some tips from Kelsey and Alicia that may help you along the way:
• Plan a morning exercise routine. This small step will get your juices running for the day and give you more energy.
• Snack frequently, but on good foods like fruit and veggies so you can stay somewhat full through out the day.
• Eat in smaller portions.
• Avoid fast food. I know Taco Bell (and other fast-food restaurants) will start talking to you, but that’s where dedication and commitment come in.
• Take a day off to eat whatever you want so you don’t punish yourself, you’re eating healthy and exercising for a good reason.
• Work out. Take a walk at night or a bike ride; it really helps clear your mind and helps to give you time to take a break.
• Every time I wanted to eat a Ding Dong, HoHo, or Twinkee I would write it down and put it in a box and at the end of the week on Sunday (my day off), I would pick a slip from the box and allow myself that food.
• Manage your time. If you don’t have time to plan a long workout, do some crunches here and some pushups there.
• Start understanding what you are putting in your mouth by reading the labels; as the old saying goes, “you are what you eat.”
There are many more tips that you can find online at www.msn.com or www.fitnessonline.com and in books. The staff at the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA is also helpful.
Just remember that it’s not all about loosing weight, it’s about feeling better about your self.
Manifest Staff Writer
Are you healthy?
Today in America health has become less of a concern and more of a forgotten burden. Loosing weight by eating healthy and exercising is on many “to do” lists, but gets put aside due to hectic schedules.
We often forget about living healthy. I talked with two young people, Kelsey, a high school student, who is very active in sports trying to stay healthy, and UW-Marinette student Alicia Meintz, who is busy managing work and school.
For Kelsey, it is hard to eat healthy: Junk food is everywhere and hard to resist. She believes it is easier for high school students to stay in shape because of sports. But what happens when you have college and work to balance?
This is where the advice of Alicia comes into play. Alicia finds it hard to eat on the run when traveling back and forth from school and work, but she makes time in her hectic day to do little exercises here and there. She eats healthy foods when she can but says, “When I am stressed out why would I want to eat a celery stick or go for a run?”Losing weight, exercising and eating healthy is a very hard thing to do. I recently lost 70 pounds and I know this from experience.
One word comes to mind: Dedication. If you are ready to appreciate life and realize you need to be healthy to feel good about your self and live life to the fullest, you may find it is easy to be dedicated.
Here are some tips from Kelsey and Alicia that may help you along the way:
• Plan a morning exercise routine. This small step will get your juices running for the day and give you more energy.
• Snack frequently, but on good foods like fruit and veggies so you can stay somewhat full through out the day.
• Eat in smaller portions.
• Avoid fast food. I know Taco Bell (and other fast-food restaurants) will start talking to you, but that’s where dedication and commitment come in.
• Take a day off to eat whatever you want so you don’t punish yourself, you’re eating healthy and exercising for a good reason.
• Work out. Take a walk at night or a bike ride; it really helps clear your mind and helps to give you time to take a break.
• Every time I wanted to eat a Ding Dong, HoHo, or Twinkee I would write it down and put it in a box and at the end of the week on Sunday (my day off), I would pick a slip from the box and allow myself that food.
• Manage your time. If you don’t have time to plan a long workout, do some crunches here and some pushups there.
• Start understanding what you are putting in your mouth by reading the labels; as the old saying goes, “you are what you eat.”
There are many more tips that you can find online at www.msn.com or www.fitnessonline.com and in books. The staff at the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA is also helpful.
Just remember that it’s not all about loosing weight, it’s about feeling better about your self.
16 October 2006
See you on State Street?
By Matt Koldos
Manifest Staff Writer
Want to get out of town for Halloween but unsure of where to go?
Consider the State Street Halloween Party. Every year in the heart of Madison a huge — and often controversial — Halloween party is held. The tradition began in the late 1970s, planned and sponsored by the Wisconsin Student Association.
More than 100,000 people showed up in 1981 and 1982, making those years the largest crowd years in its history.
Not all that history is stellar. One of the low points in the tradition was in 1983 when a man fell off a building on the corner of State and Lake Streets and died.
In 1987 the WSA decided to stop sponsoring the event because of strict law enforcement and temporary liquor license policies. The main reason for the drop in sponsorship was the change in drinking age from 18 to 21.
After the WSA stopped sponsoring the event a recession began and the event saw very small numbers from 1988 to 1998. Out of nowhere, as in the stuff of legends, the event resurged in 1998. The MPD had a skeleton crew on that night because of the low number crowds in the past. Things got crazy when several thousand people started packed State Street within a half hour.
According to a UW-Madison report, the event has steadily grown from several thousand in 1998 to over 75,000 estimated at the 2005 event.
Today thousands of people, mostly college students, still crowd the streets showing off their Halloween costumes.
This year’s festivities kick off on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with the fencing off of State Street. There will be nine access gates where you will be required to present your ticket and get your hand stamped.
Tickets are $5 each and allow you to exit the fenced in area and re-enter up until 1:30 a.m. the following day.
Food venders will be located on the 700 block of State Street on the day of the event. A variety of entertainment will be provided on two stages near the intersection of Gorham Street and State Street.
“It’s a new experience; I want to get out of Dodge!” says UW-Marinette’s Sabra Sipple, who may attend.
Manifest Staff Writer
Want to get out of town for Halloween but unsure of where to go?
Consider the State Street Halloween Party. Every year in the heart of Madison a huge — and often controversial — Halloween party is held. The tradition began in the late 1970s, planned and sponsored by the Wisconsin Student Association.
More than 100,000 people showed up in 1981 and 1982, making those years the largest crowd years in its history.
Not all that history is stellar. One of the low points in the tradition was in 1983 when a man fell off a building on the corner of State and Lake Streets and died.
In 1987 the WSA decided to stop sponsoring the event because of strict law enforcement and temporary liquor license policies. The main reason for the drop in sponsorship was the change in drinking age from 18 to 21.
After the WSA stopped sponsoring the event a recession began and the event saw very small numbers from 1988 to 1998. Out of nowhere, as in the stuff of legends, the event resurged in 1998. The MPD had a skeleton crew on that night because of the low number crowds in the past. Things got crazy when several thousand people started packed State Street within a half hour.
According to a UW-Madison report, the event has steadily grown from several thousand in 1998 to over 75,000 estimated at the 2005 event.
Today thousands of people, mostly college students, still crowd the streets showing off their Halloween costumes.
This year’s festivities kick off on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with the fencing off of State Street. There will be nine access gates where you will be required to present your ticket and get your hand stamped.
Tickets are $5 each and allow you to exit the fenced in area and re-enter up until 1:30 a.m. the following day.
Food venders will be located on the 700 block of State Street on the day of the event. A variety of entertainment will be provided on two stages near the intersection of Gorham Street and State Street.
“It’s a new experience; I want to get out of Dodge!” says UW-Marinette’s Sabra Sipple, who may attend.
First Person: Werewolves in Wisconsin — myth or reality?
By Ashley Behnke
Manifest Staff Writer
Do you believe in werewolves? Do you think they exist in Wisconsin?
It seems a little unbelievable, but I was skeptical at first too. While surfing the web for Wisconsin-area hauntings, the topic of werewolves came up.
Some state residents claim to have seen them. One of the most famous has been reported on Bray in Elkhorn as early as 1936. The most recent sighting was 1999.
Werewolves, which are rooted in European folk tales, are mortals who have been cursed and turned into wolves.
Then Mike Paquet, a fellow classmate, told me he might have seen one when he was 8 years old. Come on, Mike, could it have been a bear?
“It was like a big hairy man,” Mike said.
The creature was about six feet tall with dog-like features. It was covered in hair, Mike recalls.
When I learned Mike lives in my neighborhood, it freaked me out. I had a similar experience while playing in our cow pasture, when I was 8 years old.
I saw an animal that I thought was a bear or a very large dog lying along the fence line, turning its head from side to side as if it were scanning the field for some type of prey.
At one point it stood on its hind legs as if to get a better view. That’s when I noticed that it had large broad shoulders like a weight lifter and was more dog-like and that’s when I ran screaming for the barn.
Are there Werewolves in Wisconsin? The answer is up to you: Do you believe or not? For more information on the Bray Road werewolf and other Wisconsin hauntings see Prairie Ghosts.
Manifest Staff Writer
Do you believe in werewolves? Do you think they exist in Wisconsin?
It seems a little unbelievable, but I was skeptical at first too. While surfing the web for Wisconsin-area hauntings, the topic of werewolves came up.
Some state residents claim to have seen them. One of the most famous has been reported on Bray in Elkhorn as early as 1936. The most recent sighting was 1999.
Werewolves, which are rooted in European folk tales, are mortals who have been cursed and turned into wolves.
Then Mike Paquet, a fellow classmate, told me he might have seen one when he was 8 years old. Come on, Mike, could it have been a bear?“It was like a big hairy man,” Mike said.
The creature was about six feet tall with dog-like features. It was covered in hair, Mike recalls.
When I learned Mike lives in my neighborhood, it freaked me out. I had a similar experience while playing in our cow pasture, when I was 8 years old.
I saw an animal that I thought was a bear or a very large dog lying along the fence line, turning its head from side to side as if it were scanning the field for some type of prey.
At one point it stood on its hind legs as if to get a better view. That’s when I noticed that it had large broad shoulders like a weight lifter and was more dog-like and that’s when I ran screaming for the barn.
Are there Werewolves in Wisconsin? The answer is up to you: Do you believe or not? For more information on the Bray Road werewolf and other Wisconsin hauntings see Prairie Ghosts.
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