may 2011

F x Times

May 2011 A Student Publication

www.fvtc.edu/foxtimes

6Between the Lakes Summer Time Activites

7On This Day

11Cinco De Mayo

13Summer Music

17May-Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Summer

Kick-off

A Fox Valley Student Publication www.fvtc.edu/foxtimes May 2011

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4C’s

culinarycriticBy Charles Gaulke

Closing time, one last call for……….Well, it has come to this - my last review for the school publication…We had every intention of visiting Big Tomatoes and doing a review as a group of soon to be culinarians, but with time constraints and having to run the restaurant at Ione’s, that didn’t happen. Not to say we won’t go there to eat and review, it will just end up on my blog and not the school paper; which could be a good thing, since I still have to get my final grades from Chef RC.Once again, I find myself in Green Bay with sort of high hopes, and some not, as I am in a snarky mood since my first pick didn’t work out, or the second, or the third. Wanting to do a review of a place that had an outside patio to celebrate the upcoming warm weather would have been a distance second to Big Tomatoes; but, since that didn’t happen, I entertain the thought of a burger on a nice spring day at Dicks Drive In, located in Kaukauna. But, Mother Nature was having none of this, so that was scrubbed as well.So this is how Cassie and I end up at 4C’s - not sure what all the “C’s” stand for, but one should be confusing (more on this later). This place is new and I was looking forward to eating there, as their very slick website touted and I quote, “a contemporary Asian American grille.” I think their motto should have been “4C’s, covering the globe!” instead.As we walk up, two very large golden lions greet us on either side of the door. Just down a little bit at the corner of the building are flags going from the roof to the fence on the patio telling me I should enjoy a gyro… (Note: Not a gyro from that awesome upright spinning glorious funnel shaped meat thing with fire and drippings, but a pre-made crappy frozen gyro!) Strange, but in we go. Once inside, we start to take it all in: there is giant gold palm tree in a corner, a buffet line, a tiki bar, a regular bar, and about a billion TVs (and

“This place is trying to be everything for everybody”

as luck would have it, Wheel of Fortune was on one of them). So now, we are sitting in the Asian, American, Greek grille that also serves Mexican beer, and my head starts to swoon as I open the menu. This place is trying to be everything for everybody, as they have 33 beers and 101 tropical drinks as I am informed by my bartender/waitress (who by the way, was very friendly, but very over worked).We work our way through the four pages of menu and start with a smoothie, which was made at the tiki bar. I sat squirming, thinking about how authentic my drink is going to be as the blender drowns out Pat’s voice and everyone else in the place, but I’ll be damned if it did anything to that 60s music that was playing. I get the Mango Madness because of course I am crazy like that and Cas gets the Bahama Mama. They were good, but we’re not sure if they were a smoothie or more like a tropical flavored slurpy.I order the Chef’s Special Lo Mein and Cas gets the General Tso’s. While waiting, I see there is a door to the patio and with a sad heart, I realize we can’t go outside and enjoy the view of the Shell station or the crack heads working people for money because it is cold out there. Not a huge loss though, as the big money round is on TV and Vanna is looking hot.Our food arrives along with the rice and the portion size is big. They are served on a rather large plate with a handle, very nice and convenient. My Lo Mein was $10.95 and had shrimp, fake crab, chicken, and beef. I order mine spicy, and to me, there is not enough heat, although I will admit I did harsh out a few times. Cas liked her chicken and commented that it was not greasy like some other General Tso’s she has had before and at $8.95 it wasn’t a bad price, as she can easily get three meals out of it. The food was good. Not earth shattering good, but good. I did, however, get a piece of chicken with cartilage or something. Perhaps a little closer inspection of the meat prior to the wok was in order.


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On the drive out, Cas asked if I would go back and we both agreed that we wouldn’t, even though I noticed they offered free Wi Fi, along with a multitude of other things. There are a lot of things going on in this place and I was confused on the message they were sending out. The food was good, but if they could focus on doing a few things and making them great rather then a bunch of okay things, it might work for them. The overworked bartender/waitress could really use some help as there was food on the floor at one of the tables and some of the other tables were dirty. The impression that came to me was I felt like I was eating in a sports bar travel agency, as there are pictures from around the world and TVs with sports on. Oh, and you can gamble, too, as there are a few ding ding machines scattered around the room.

Fox Times sTaFFMichelle Benz Editor-in-ChiefJim WhaleyFeatures EditorTracy BerrayLayout/Design

Shannon Gerke CorriganStaff Advisor 920/735.4796 [email protected]

ConTribuTing WriTers:Rich RossChelsea Gerow Dan Fisher Charles Gaulke Andrew Bong Carmen Busse Jim Whaley Allison Salzar Sonia Moreno Kamilah Coffin

Printed by FVTC’s Printing Services Department

Rating:Rate-o-rama: Cas Me Average

Atmosphere 2 2 2

Food 3.5 3.5 3.5

Service 5 5 5

Prices 5 5 5

Bathroom: Girl approved, Cas gave it a 4.5.I wonder if I still get a fortune cookie if I order a gyro?http://www.4csrestaurant.comThanks to everyone for reading my food-driven ramblings and I hope everyone has a great summer. Look for a new person running this article in the fall; I have heard who it might be, so I wish her all the luck, as she is going to need it. And please, don’t talk about flowers and girlie crap in my article.

FVTC Futuremakers Contestant Among FinalistsTheWTCSFuturemakersVideoCompetitionstate-widejudgingis completed and we’re excited to announce that our localFVTCwinner is among the three statefinalists for this year’scompetition!The3winnersarenotedbelowinalphaorder:

Jonathon Gatzke, FVTC http://www.wearefuturemakers.com/videocompetition/entry/id/194

HaileyLundborg,Nicolethttp://www.wearefuturemakers.com/videocompetition/entry/id/179

Jimi Shaw, Western http://www.wearefuturemakers.com/videocompetition/entry/id/202

AnAwardsLuncheoninLaCrosseisscheduledforApril29,atwhichtimetheorderoftheawardswillbeannounced.

Jonathan has won a nice cash prize, and depending on hisplacing in 1st-3rd place, hewill be receiving $500, $1000 or$2500.Wewillposthisplacingafterthebanqueton4/29.

IfyouknowJonathan,pleasecongratulatehimforhiswinningvideoentry!

Thank you Fox TimesByDanFisher

AsthesemestercomestoanendIwouldliketothanktheFoxTimesstudentpublicationforallowingmetogetmyvoiceandopinionouttothestudentsofFoxValleyTech.Istartedatthetechinspring2007andaroundthattimewaswhenIwasabletowritemyfirstarticle.Iwroteforthepaperuntilspring2008.AtthattimeIhadwrittenwellovertenarticlesthatspaninterviewingstudents,writingabouttheschoolbasketballteam,andothereventsaroundschool.AftertheendofthatsemesterItookabreakfromwritingforthepapertofocusonmyschooling.DuringthattimeduringabreakfromthepaperIrealizedthatoneofthethingsIreallywantedtodofortherestofmylifewastobecomeajournalistoracreativewritingteacher.

Itwasn’tuntilspringsemesterof2011thatIgotbackwritingforthepaper.SincecomingbacktothepaperIhavewrittenmorearticlesthatdealtwithmoreheartfeltsubjectsandallIcansayisthankyouShannon,FoxTimes,andFVTCforgivingmeachancetohavefunandhelpingmefindanewpassioninmylife.Ihavehadalotofgoodthingsinmylife,andalotofbadthingsinmylife-butdoingthiswillrankhighonmylistofgoodthingsinmylife,andIcanalwaysthatIwillforeverbeamemberoftheFoxTimesandthatmakesmehappy.BynextsemesterIhopetobeatUW-Oshkoshasatransferstudentintheirjournalismprogram,butifthatdoesn’thappenallIcansayisgood-byetoallofthefriendsthatIhavemadeatthisschoolandIhopeyouallofthebest.

BeforeendingmylastarticlefortheFoxTimesIwantyoutorememberthisquotefromWaltDisney.“Aroundhere,however,wedon’tlookbackwardsforverylong.Wekeepmovingforward.Openingupnewdoorsanddoingnewthings.Becausewe’recuriousandcuriositykeepsleadingusdownnewpaths.”

WhatpathwillyoutakeinyourlifeandwillyouKEEPMOVINGFORWARD?


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Iamexcited!Only3weeksorsoleftinthesemester.Then,afewweeksofbreakbetweenspringandsummerclasses–yep,Iamhereinthesummertoo,althoughnotasmuch.EvenIneedabreak,sometimes,andIamlookingforwardtotwoweekscompletelyoff.Idon’teventhinkIwillturnonmylaptopatallthatwholetime!

Haveyousignedupforyourfallsemesterclassesyet?Ifnot,youshould!Duetothefundingbeingcuttotechnicalcolleges,someclassesmaydisappeariftherearenotenoughstudentsenrolledbyacertaindate,whichcouldstickyouwithafewemptycreditsifyouaren’tcare-ful.Usually,Iamthestudentthatwaitsuntil2weeksbeforethestartofclassestosignup.Notthistime!IsigneduponmyappointmentdaysoIcouldbesuretogettheclassesIneededorwanted.Evenso,Iamkeepinganeyeonmyschedule,justincaseoneofmyclassesendsupwithlowenrollmentandgetsdropped–thatcouldhappentoo,sobeaware.

Allinallthishasbeenagoodyear.Ihaveenjoyedit...again...andamlookingforwardtomylastyearhereatFVTC.IwishallthestudentsgraduatingMay15ththebestofluckinthefuture,andIencouragethoseofyouwhowillstillbeheretogetinvolved,makefriendswhenyoucan,andmakeuseoftheservicesFVTCofferstoustohelpusgetthejobsweneed.

SeeyouinSeptember!

Michelle Benz

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Therefore,ifyouaregoingtospendthemoneyonanelectrictoothbrushmakesuretheheadofthetoothbrushhasarotat-ingmotion;thiswouldmakeitmoreefficientthanamanualtoothbrush.


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Faculty/Staff SpotlightRon Jape Printing & Publishing Instructor-PrepressWhere did you go to school? I am a graduate of FVTC’s Printing & Publishing Program

When did you begin working at FVTC? I started August of 2007

What does your job mean to you? Being an instructor is a job I wake up every morning and look forward to. I get to interact with the students in a way that helps them become better people in a skill that will hopefully be as rewarding to them as it was to me when I was in the industry. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction with each of my students and helping them understand how to do new tasks.

What are your hobbies? My hobbies include collecting music of all types, going to concerts, reading, and woodworking.

What are you words of wisdom for the students? I have found that it’s not the person who works hardest that gets ahead but the person who is willing to step out of their comfort zone and take on new responsibilities that truly gets somewhere. If you do that in your work and personal life you’ll be rewarded for it because it shows a willingness to adapt to change and new challenges.

By Jim Whaley

Wisconsin has been in the national headlines quite a bit this year with a controversy over collective bargaining legislation bringing thousands of protesters to the capitol, a group of lawmakers taking up temporary residence in a neighboring state, and a sudden procedural twist that passed the contested portion of the bill without the absent legislators. Even the “passing” of the bill turned out to be a bumpy ride, with legal challenges and countering moves bringing the state court system and the governor’s office to an increasingly heated standoff.

It was no surprise that this would make the recent state Supreme Court election (which is normally buried somewhere between the Obituaries and Horoscopes) into front-page news.

And then the election results came back. Sort of. In a scenario that is too close for comfort to the Bush-Gore fiasco a few years back, we had a “too close to call” race with a sudden “oops, look what I found” batch of votes that made a slim victory into a last-minute defeat.

The expected public outcry has included investigations, accusations, and no shortage of angry letters to the editor and talk radio chatter.

“Oh my God – 14,000 votes were missing! How could that happen?” – As of this writing, the outcome is still unclear.

But here’s the kicker… 14,000 missing votes is chicken feed next to the real cache of missing votes.

(Note - I’m using some round numbers here for discussion purposes since uncontested exact counts are hard to come by these days…)

Let’s say each candidate got roughly 750,000 votes. That gives us a total vote of about 1.5 million votes. If voter turnout is about 30 percent, that means that the other 70 percent of eligible voters that did NOT vote comes to about 3.5 million votes.

So, 14,000 votes? Chump change. If you put that against the “missing” 3.5 million votes, it’s 4/10ths of a percent.

Whatever the ultimate outcome of this race, it won’t be the result of the thousands of votes that didn’t get counted. It will be the result of the millions of votes that didn’t get cast.

“Half of the Vote” is only half of the story


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Between the Lakes Summer Time ActivitiesByRichRoss

After being cooped up through the long winter here in Wiscon-sin, summer time brings us the chance to play outdoors. Most of us know what the local activities are. Many do not know of all the various activities that are held “between the lakes”; that is east of Lake Winnebago to the shoreline of Lake Michigan, and even beyond, and to the north and south of Highway 10. The following is only a partial schedule of things to entertain residents of and visitors to the areas “between the lakes” - if you can afford the gas this summer!

• Take a 19 mile drive east of Appleton and Menasha down US Highway 10 to Brillion. From June 9 – 11 they celebrate Brillion Fest. Ac-tivities include a city-wide rummage sale all weekend, an “Electric Parade” on Friday evening, beginning at 9:00. All parade entries must have some sort of dis-play of lights. The parade is followed by a street dance. Saturday features a kick-ball tournament, and picnic festivities for children and adults all day and through the evening, with musical entertainment provided.

• On June 18 Kewaunee hosts their annual city-wide rummage sale. Chilton hosts a Father’s Day parade each year. This year it’s on June19.

• Drive on down Highway 10 again to I-43 and south to Manitowoc for their Coho Derby which is held July 1 - 3. This is the first of several fishing tourneys held on the waters of Lake Michigan. There are always festivities happening on shore if you’re not fishing.

• Then you can wind your way back to the west and cel-ebrate Independence Day with the fine folks in Hilbert. They invite you to join them on July 4 for their annual Fourth of July parade and picnic put on by the volunteer firefighters.

• If you’d like, you could steer the car back over to Lake Michigan and head north on Highway 42 for Algoma’s city-wide rummage sale, which is held on July 9 this year.

• In a week and a half you could drive over to Luxemburg on Highway 54 for the Kewaunee County Fair, which is held from July 21-24. As long as you are over in that neighborhood, stay for the 29th Annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon tournament, held from July 23 – 31.

• We all know what made Sheboygan famous, right? Of course, it was bratwurst. On August 6 and 7 they celebrate the porker that made them famous. Festivities include parade, games, enter-tainment and a bratwurst eating contest.

• Make your way to back over to Kiel the follow-ing weekend and enjoy their annual picnic from Aug. 11-14. (That was always one of the wildest picnics around, with regular visits from the local Hell’s

Angels biker groups.) It is a carnival/picnic venue with a large parade on Sunday. Or you might just want to revisit Sheboygan for their annual Coho Derby, which runs on august 13 and 14. Possibly another trip to Algoma may suit you better for Shanty Days celebrated the same weekend. This is a “celebration of the lake” as they refer to it; more Lake Michigan sport fishing and shoreline festivities.

• Manitowoc County puts on their County Fair from Au-gust 23 – 28. There’s always top notch entertainment, stock car racing as well as the usual animal features and the carnival setting. You can probably catch a tractor pull or a demolition derby as well.

• The following Saturday it’s back to Hilbert for their an-nual Cheesehead Run, which is a 5K walk/run event.

• Labor Day Weekend features two fairs. Sheboygan County has its fair in Plymouth from September 1 – 5, while Calumet County shows in Chilton from Sept 2 – 5. As always, there is guaranteed to be a lot of food and lots of entertainment.

• American Legion Post 126 of Brillion invites you back to their fine city for their annual Veterans Apprecia-tion Day on September 11. The day features a 5K walk/run event with free entry for veterans showing proof of service. Other activities for the day include a softball tournament and a horseshoe tournament.

• If you’re up to one more trip to Algoma, the friendly folks up there have scheduled a West Whistle Wine Fest for September 16th and 17th at von Stiehl Winery. The day includes grape stomping, wine tasting, live music, specialty foods, and a fine art fair.

In addition to the activities featured here, there are many, many more events in almost every small town between here and the Lake Michigan shoreline. There are ball games and tour-naments for youth and adults. There are fireman’s picnics, Li-ons and Jaycees picnics, church picnics, and more. One thing they offer to everyone is fun in the sun.I would caution you, though, about one thing: When traveling to the shores of Lake Michigan, beware of the “lake breeze.” If the wind changes direction and starts blowing off the lake, the tem-

perature can drop as much as 40 degrees in 10 minutes. You may I think I kid you, but I do not. It’s like some sort of Arctic phenomenon! Be prepared and have a jacket along with you. Keep it in the car, but have it in case you need it.One more note of caution: Most of the events mentioned here serve alcoholic beverages. Please, if you are driving, drink responsibly. Consider bringing a designated driver along with you for the day. You are important to us and we want to see you back at FVTC next fall.Now go out and enjoy the Wisconsin summer and all that it has to offer you!

“beware of the “lake breeze.”...the

temperature can drop as much as 40 degrees in 10

minutes.”


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On This DayBy Dan Fisher

On this day we look back at our lives and as we think about the good times and the bad times we rejoice in the fact that we have finally reached that one point of great empowerment. Graduation at any age is special; it means that you have reached the pinnacle of your education. After graduation your road of life sits at a standstill for a few seconds as you decide what you want to do. You can take your education and go into the work force, or you can do what quite a few decide to do, go back to school at a four year college with the hopes of getting that higher degree to help you out in this world.

As we take a look back at our college graduation we start to remember our high school graduation. We think about how relieved we were that we finally finished school. We also try to remember all of the friends that we have made along the way. We will always try to forget the tests we have taken, the teachers that we didn’t get along with, and we want to forget all of the homework that we have done ( but as hard as we try we will never forget any of that). Throughout our lives, we should take the time to recall the things that we have learned once in a while.

One thing that I personally believe in is that if you keep in contact with the people you meet while you are at college, then you will have a friend when you need it and you will always have a potential job contact in the future.

Congratulations Graduates!

Health Services All FVTC students are eligible to receive services

Appleton Campus Room A164

Ifyourprogramrequiresanannualtbtestweareofferingaclinictomeetyourneed!

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ToscheduleanappointmentstopbytheHealthService,[email protected](920)735-5745.

What services are offered?FVTC Health Services provides:Firstaidcare.

Palliativetreatmentforminorillnessandinjurysothattheindividualcanreturntoregularactivity,reachhomesafely,orreferredtoaphysician.

Immunizationsformeasles,mumps,rubella(MMR),tetanus,hepatitisAandBareavailabletostudents.(scheduleappointment)

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ElEctronics club HappEningsSubmitted by Kamilah CoffinThe Electronics Club is glad to tell you that we’ve had some fun this semester, and we are getting prepared for our last club event in May.

Each year in December we have our annual turkey cookout for Electronics Club members, students, and faculty in our Electronics Department. Because December was such a busy month for us we had the cookout in February and we had a great turnout. Ken Holmes and Jeff Chamberlin deep fried 6 turkeys; and we also had all the turkey dinner trimmings, of which was all eaten in an hour and a half. This year in honor of π- Day, 3-14-2011, we had a π-Day event in the Appleton Commons. Two club members were selling apple, cherry, and blueberry pies. While other club members and our advisor facilitated the Pie Throwing event. Electronics’ Department Instructors agreed to be the recipi-ents in the pie throwing event. This was a great idea for our fundraising efforts and we hope to make this an annual event. On April 19, we will be hosting a recycling drive. 5R Proces-sors, LTD is a recycler of electronic waste. All equipment is processed in compliance with state and federal laws. 5R does not landfill or ship any e-waste overseas. 5R will have a collection site located in the North parking lot of the Bordini

Center from 10 am – 3 pm. Most items will be recycled for free; however, some items such as household appliances and Freon containing units will not be accepted for donation.

In celebration of another successful semester the Electronics Club will have our annual BBQ cookout in May. This event is in honor of Electronics Club members, students and faculty in our Electronics Department.Editor’s Note: For more information about the Electronics Club,Please go to: http://www.fvtc.edu/public/electronicsclub

The course fees for the 2011-2012 academic year have been approved by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.* The Program Fee is $111.85 per credit.* The Material Fee is $3.25 per credit, multiplied by the fee category. The minimum is $4.00 per class. Please

contact me if you have any specific questions regarding the fee category (based on instructional area).* The Student Activity Fee is $11.15 per credit.* The Parking Fee is $1.10 per credit.* The Out-of-State Program Fee is $55.95 per credit.* The On-line Fee is $10.00 per credit with a minimum of $10.00 per class.o Internet classes are designated by the instruction mode of 04 on the class setup.* The Community Service (Avocational) Fee is $141.70 per credit.For example:* A 3 credit, fee category 0 class will cost $376.30 for the 2012 academic yearo $111.85 (program) + $11.15 (student activity) + $1.10 (parking) = $124.10 * 3 credits = $372.30 + $4.00

(minimum material fee) = $376.30* A 2 credit, fee category 8 class will cost $300.20 for the 2012 academic year.o $111.85 (program) + $11.15 (student activity) + $1.10 (parking) = $124.10 * 2 credits = $248.20 (tuition only)o $3.25 (material fee) * 8 (fee category) = $26.00 * 2 credits = $52.00 (material fee only)o $248.20 (tuition) + $52.00 (material)=$300.20


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Cinco de MayoBy Sonia MorenoLotsofushaveheardoftheMexicanholidayCinco de Mayo,butnoteveryoneknowswhatitcelebrates.Itisnot,assomebelieve,Mexico’sIndependenceDay.CincodeMayocommemoratesthevictoryofMexicoovertheFrenchintheBattleofPueblathattookplaceon5May1862.ItisnotMexico’sIndependenceDayasmostpeopleassume.MexicoasserteditsindependencefromSpainonSeptember16,1810.

CincodeMayoiscelebratedinthesouthwesternUnitedStatesmorethanitisinMexico.ThroughoutMexico,aswellasinmanycitiesacrosstheUnitedStatesandanyothercountrywheretherearepeopleofMexicandescent,thefifthofMaymeanspartyingintraditionalMexicanstyle;butitssignificancegoesbeyondmariachibandsandpiñatas.

CincodeMayowasnevercelebratedbymyfamily.IamoriginallyfromSanAntonio,TX.Iama4thgenerationMexicanAmerican.IwasraisedinSanAntoniowhichwasveryAmerican.ThepopulationwasamixofCaucasian,Hispanics,andothernationalities.Aseverycityhas,

neighborhoodswereusuallydominatedbyonenationalityoranother.WelivedinthesouthsidewhichwasmainlyHispanics.IwenttoschoolandspokeonlyEnglish.IeventuallytookaSpanishcoursewhenIwastwelve.Theneighborhoodwasalwaysactive.Texasisa

verywarmstate.Peoplewouldbeoutsidewashingtheircarsintheirdriveways,playingbasketball,orjusthangingoutleaningagainsttheircars.Therewasalwayssomeonegrillingfood.Kidswouldpassbywalkingorinbikes.PeoplewereverychattywhichisknownintheMexicanculture.Ladieswouldleanagainsteachother’sfencesandgossipaboutsomeoneintheneighborhood.Gossipwasusuallyaboutsomeonewhohada“sancho”(lover)and

herhusbanddidnotknow,orsomeonethatwasknowntobethe“wila”(tramp)aroundtheblock.

TheonlythingIremembercelebratinginMaywasMother’sDay.ItwasaTypicalMother’sDayaswecelebratehereinWisconsin.Mom’sreceivedflowersandgiftsandmaybeadinner.

AsIgrewupIstartedtohearaboutCincodeMayo,butitwascelebratedbythosethatwere21orolder.Theythrewbigpartiesorwenttothebars.TheydressedintheoldMexicantraditionoftherevolutionarytimes.Theyworepochosandbigsombreros.Themaindrinkwastequila,

asashotormixedinwithsomethinglikemargaritamix.Cheladaswerealsoafavoritedrink,whichisvodka,beer,Clamato,lime,andpepper.ThebusinessesaroundtheareawouldusethisdaytoattractpeoplebycelebratingCincodeMayoastheydotoday.

IhavecelebratedCincodeMayomanytimesnow.MyfirstCincodeMayowasablast.Iwenttoabarwithmyfriends,hadsomefunandactedlikewewereMexicans.WedancedandyelledattheMexicanmusictheDJwouldplayonceinawhile.

LastyearIhadmyfirstCincodeMayoPartyatmyhouse.ItinvolvedMexicanfood,pinatas,sombreros,margaritas,andMexicanmusicblaringfromtheCDplayer.ItwasfuntoseemyWisconsinfriendshavefunwiththepinata.Iblindfoldedthem,gavethemapinatastick,acoupleofspins,andletthemloose.Theyswungatthepinatablindlymissingitalmosteverytime.Thetrickistotiearopetooneendofsomethinglikeatreewhileapersonontheothersideoftheropepullstheropeupanddownashittersswingtheirstick.Itwasahilariousmomentsincemostofthemhadhadsomekindofdrinkbythistime.Weallenjoyedthecandyandtrinketswhenthepinatawasfinallybroken.

Thisyear,Iwillprobablygodowntownandcelebratethere.Itisafuntime,butlikeImentioned,itisamorecommoncelebrationherethaninMexico.Ifyouarecuriousanddaring,dresslikeaMexicanoramariachi,gotoyourlocalhangoutandhavesomefun.

“Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the southwestern United States more than it is in Mexico.”

Tracy BerrayLayout

Fox Times: How did you get started working with the Fox Times?Tracy: Michelle and Shannon were looking for students to work on the layout. I volunteered and started doing just an article or two. Then the person leading layout and design left FVTC and I took over his role.

Fox Times: Why do you want to work with the paper?Tracy: I enjoy doing the paper layout. It gives me a chance to apply what I have learned in my classes and gain some experience.

Fox Times: What are your responsibilities at the Fox Times?Tracy: I do the layout of the publication. All of the ads, articles, and pictures are sent to me and I arrange them and get the publication ready to print.

Fox Times: How does working on the Fox Times help you as a student/person?Tracy: I get to use everything I have learned as a printing and publishing student. It is awesome to see all of the work I put in come out as a finished publication!

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By Chelsea Gerow

When:AlwaysonMay15thNational Chocolate Chip Daycelebratesandenjoyssweet,tastychocolatechips.Chocolatechipsareagreatinnovation,anddefinitelydeservealittlerecognition.Afterall,wherewouldchocolatechipcookies,cakesandmuffinsbewithoutthechocolatechip!?

Origin of National Chocolate Chip Day:Myresearchdidnotfindthecreator,ortheoriginofthisday.Howeverchocolatechipswerecreatedin1937byRuthGravesWakefieldwhenshechoppedupsomechocolateandbakedthepiecesinabatchofcookies.Thecookiesbecameextremelypopular,andin1939NestlebeganproducingTollHouseChocolateChips.AdifferenthistoryofthecookiederivesfromGeorgeBoucher,whowasatonetimeheadchefattheTollHouseInn,andhisdaughter,CarolCavanagh,whoalsoworkedthere.ContradictingNestlé’sclaimthatWakefieldputchunksofchocolateintocookiedoughhopingtheywouldmelt,thedaughterstatedthattheowner,alreadyanaccomplishedchefandauthorofacookbook,knewenoughaboutthepropertiesofchocolatetorealizeitwouldnotmeltandmixintothebatterwhilebaking.BouchersaidthatthevibrationsfromalargeHobartelectricmixerdislodgedbarsofNestlé’schocolatestoredontheshelfabovethemixersotheyfellintothesugarcookiedoughitwasmixing,thenbrokethemupandmixedthepiecesintoit.Heclaimedto

haveovercomeWakefield’surgetodiscardthedoughastoobadlyruinedtowasteeffortbakingthem,leadingtothediscoveryofthepopularblend.

Thisisreferredtoasa“National”day.However,Ididnotfindanycongressionalrecordsorpresidentialproclamationsforthisday.Itseemsthatmanyofthefoodandcandyrelateddayshavetaggedontheword“national”.Isuspectinthemidstofasugarhigh,thecreatorsgotalittleexcited,andaweebitcarriedaway.Chocolatechipsarepopularincookingandbaking,forawidevarietyofbreads,cakes,andcookies.Thereareanalmostendlessnumberofrecipes.Theyarealsousedindecorating.Haveyoueverhadchocolatechippancakes?Howaboutchocolatechipsintrailmix?

Tohonorthecookie’screationinthestate,onJuly9,1997,MassachusettsdesignatedthechocolatechipcookieastheOfficialStateCookie,afteritwasproposedbyathird-gradeclassfromSomerset,Massachusetts

TherearemanyrecipesforhavingasuccessfulNational Chocolate Chip Day.And,everyoneofthemincludeschocolatechips.

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Summer Festivals 2011ByChelseaGerow

Wisconsin has hundreds summer fes-tivals, and it’s hard to keep them all straight. This is listing of a few of the most popular summer festivals. This will let you know what is happening when, what it’s all about and where to find it.

Rock FestCadott, Wisconsin, USA 7/14/2011 - 7/17/2011 DescriptionRock Fest, in its 18th year in 2011 is a 4-day outdoor rock music festival in the heart of picturesque Central Wisconsin. Set in a Natural Amphitheatre, Rock Fest has the largest campground in Wis-consin with 8000 campsites, all within easy walking distance to the massive

Concert Grounds. Catering to audiences upwards of 30,000 per day, Rock Fest is consistently ranked among the Top Rock Festivals in the USA. Rock Fest ~ The ULTIMATE Rock experience.PerformersPast acts include: KISS, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Skillet, Limp Bizkit, Godsmack, Matchbox 20, Motley Crue, Poison, Cinderella, Stix, Def Leppard, Stone Temple Pilots, Boston, Steve Miller Band, Three Days Grace, Alice in Chains, & many more ... Best of Rock, Past & Present. For full 2011 Lineup including Avenged Sevenfold, Kid Rock, Rob Zom-bie, Def Leppard, Three Days Grace & more.Visit www.rock-fest.com

SummerfestMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 6/30/2011 - 7/10/2011 DescriptionSummerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival, takes place along Milwaukee’s beautiful Lake Michigan shore. This unforgettable live music experience features hundreds of performances by music’s hottest stars, as well as up-and-coming talent and hometown favorites. Patrons can also enjoy food, attractions

and activities as diverse as the musical lineups. The 75-acre festival grounds include the 23,000 seat Marcus Amphi-theater, along with 10 other stage areas and state of the art facilities. Visit www.summerfest.com for details.PerformersVaries each year - please check www.summerfest.com for more details.

Venue: Henry Maier Festival ParkTimes: 12:00 pm - 12:00 amAdmission & Parking:$15/evenings and weekends$8/weekdays$3/children & seniors

Country USAGet ready for five days of non-stop, world-class entertainment featuring country music’s biggest and hottest headliners. We’ve got a million dollar talent lineup, coming together for the biggest show of them all. Country USA also great food, great shopping, plus our expansive campground located right on the site. Country USA, get ready to join the party.Visit www.countryusaoshkosh.com for more informatin


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Oshkosh Student Board: Spring Picnic

By: Allison SalzerThis year has been full of excitement and activities for the Oshkosh Student Board. The Oshkosh Student Board will be holding this semester’s big spring event on Tuesday, May 10.On Tuesday, May 10 the Oshkosh Student Board is putting on the Spring Picnic for the 2010-2011 school year. This year’s big entertainment is the local band, ROADTRIP. Come out and bring friends and family, this is a public event. Not only will the band be there, but there will be plenty of raffles, and a 50/50 raffle. When: Tuesday, May 10Time: 5pm – 6pmWhere: Oshkosh Riverside Campus 150 N. Campbell Road Cost: FREE with valid FVTC Student ID $1 for FVTC Faculty with valid ID $2 per person $5 for a family of 4 – Additional $2 each if more than four.Food: $1 for a meal ticket.

This includes choice of hotdog Or a hamburger, bag of chips, fruit, & a drink.Bring a friend and join the fun!

Cheers & JeersJeers:For some reason the cleaning crew is only emptying the

garbage cans 2 times a week in the library and the upstairs computer lab. Yuck! Gross! Last night garbage was overflowing onto the floor. I bet Dr. May’s garbage is emptied everyday and you can’t tell me one day accumulates that much garbage.

Some of the men’s bathrooms are looking terrible... not because of the janitorial staff – because of sloppy students! Is it so hard to bend over and pick up paper from the floor? Do you allow your bathrooms at home to look like that?

The parking lot is looking like a garbage dump! Come on people!!! Take some pride in how our campus looks. There are plenty of trash containers around. USE THEM!!!

The cost of books and supplies from the bookstore is highway robbery!! I can buy books online for a LOT less. Some of the books we need however are only available from those crooks. Often, it is simply because chapters are moved around or one chapter is added. Maybe FVTC should stick to standard books so we students can buy all of our books online, because even buying one or two books from the school bookstore is enough to break the bank.

To the Fox Times for spelling the Beatles wrong last issue – what the heck?

Editor’s note: I apologize for that! I should have known better, and don’t have an excuse other than lack of sleep – I will try to be more careful in the future

Cheers:The new look of the Fox Times is wonderful. Congrats to the

whole staff!!

To the janitorial staff for finally cleaning the elevators – they were looking pretty icky but now look much better, some of us can’t take the stairs and don’t like looking at someone else’s gum stuck on the walls.

To FVTC’s Deb Wendt, for trying to find tutors for those of us who need the extra help - thank you for the support and smiles!

Hooray, Graduation and Summer are almost here!


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SubmittedbyMichelleBenz,AITPVicePresidentFVTC’sAITPtraveledtoOrlando,FLtoparticipateintheAITPNationalCollegiateConferenceoverSpringBreak.10AITPmembersparticipated,competingagainstover60other2-yearand4-yearschools.OneofourteamsreceivedhonorablementionintheGraphicsCommunicationsWebSitecontest,makingthetop6ofover20teams.OurClubArtisticBannertook2ndplace.OurClubProfessionalBannertook1stplace.ClubmemberMichelleBenzwasawardedaRobertHalfTechnologyscholarship,oneoftwoNationalscholarshipsawardedbasedonacademicperformance,servicetoclub,andservicetocommunity.ShewasalsorecognizedforbeingawardedtheWilliamR.ReaughScholarshipearlierthisyear,whichisawardednationallytooneAITPstudentmember.BrendaWilz,oneofourfacultyadvisors,wasawardedAITPFacultyAdvisoroftheYear.Thisisbasedonstudentandprofessionalsponsoringchapternominations.

TheAITPStudentChapterdidagreatjob,andweareproudtorepresentFVTConanationallevel.

Professional Banner – 1st PlaceJoyceSexton–GrandChute,WIMichelleBenz–Weyauwega,WIJoelBooker–Appleton,WIColinRubbert–Winneconne,WIRyanDay–Shiocton,WIStewartJackson–Neenah,WIJesseKrisenesky–Menasha,WISpecial Thanks to Student Life, John Rank, and Sly the Fox!

Artistic Banner – 2nd PlaceColinRubbert–Winneconne,WIJoelBooker–Appleton,WIRyanDay–Shiocton,WIJoyceSexton–GrandChute,WIMichelleBenz–Weyauwega,WITimKoehler–Appleton,WIMattLorenz–Appleton,WI

Graphic Communications Web Contest – Honorable Mention (top 6 teams)MichelleBenz–Weyauwega,WIJoyceSexton–GrandChute,WI

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May - Skin Cancer Awareness MonthBy Rich RossSoon the weather will be just right for us to be soaking up those rays, and once again, getting that fabulous summer tan. Before you do that, there are some things you might want to know about those rays and the relationship they may have to skin cancer. May is skin cancer awareness month.Repeated exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, or UV rays, is believed to be the primary preventable cause of skin cancer. Energy from the sun is a form of radiation. That radiation has the ability to cause damage to living cells when unprotected or after too much exposure to that radiation.Solar radiation also consists of infrared rays. These rays are actually what make sunlight feel hot, while the UV rays are what cause sunburn and tan. The UV rays cause damage to skin cells. After prolonged exposure, the skin cells’ DNA can become permanently damaged. If the damaged is too severe, skin cells may begin to grow in an uncontrolled and disorderly fashion, and can possibly turn into a cancer. If one is lucky enough not to get skin cancer, the damage caused by the sun’s UV rays can cause skin to become prematurely old looking and wrinkled.There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma. Of these three, melanoma is by far the most serious. Non-melanoma types of cancer are the most frequently diagnosed, with basal cell cancer (basal cell carcinoma) diagnosed the most frequently. One advantage of getting skin cancer rather than cancer of an internal organ is that the cancer is visible - very obvious and detectable. It can, therefore, often be treated early and successfully. You may ask, “Who can get skin cancer?” Virtually anyone can get skin cancer, whether they seek the sun’s rays or not. However, those people over the age of 50, and having fair skin are more likely to get skin cancer than younger people or darker skinned people. “Then”, you may ask, “Why should I worry about it? I am only 21 years old and I have a darker complexion.” There are no rules for who is attacked by skin cancer. The ultimate determining factor seems to be the total amount of UV exposure a person has had over a lifetime. Besides those approaching their golden years, these others also stand a better chance of getting skin cancer:

Persons having a light complexion that freckles easily and tends to burn rather than tan. (Individuals with blond or red hair and blue or light gray eyes often have fair skin.)

Those persons who live in regions closer to the equator, where sunlight is strongest. Residents of California and Florida, for instance, have a greater risk than those in Montana.

People who work outdoors or spend lots of time in leisure activities in the sun, including sailing, hiking, golfing, and playing ball.

Those who have a history of blistering sun-burns. A history of sunburns as a child increases the individual’s risk of skin cancer.

Those who have a family history of skin cancer. A diagnosis of skin cancer in a close relative means that an individual has a

higher-than-normal risk for the disease. A person who already has had skin cancer. A diagnosis of skin

cancer means that an individual has a higher-than-normal risk for the disease. These individuals must take great care to minimize UV exposure and follow other preventive measures.

For those who decide they need to try to do things to help themselves against the damaging rays of the sun, there are several things that are easy to do to help:

Seek shade or other relief from sun exposure, particularly during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wear protective gear (hat, sunglasses, protective clothing) when exposure is unavoidable.

Use sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater, as high as SPF 65!) and don’t forget to reapply it as needed. If you’re not sure whether you need another application of sunscreen, put it on just to be safe.

Self examine your skin for new growth, changing moles, or sores that won’t heal.

Follow up with your primary care physician or dermatologist, particularly if you have had a skin cancer or a pre-cancerous growth in the past.

There are many ways to treat skin cancer. First and foremost would be by surgery. But many other non-invasive procedures have been found to be effective in the treatment of non-malignant skin cancers. Among them are scraping and burning, radiation therapy, and liquid nitrogen freezing. Destroying skin cancer cells by laser and interferon injection have also been proven effective treatment. Any type of skin cancer treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages associated with it. Some factors that may tip the success of a particular treatment one way or another are age and general health of the patient, the amount of cancerous cells being dealt with, and what stage the cancer is determined to be at.It’s been a long winter. Go out and enjoy that sun. It’s only here in Wisconsin for a few short months. But please do it safely. Remember your sunscreen and have FUN IN THE SUN!!!!

To Pick Up or Not to Pick UpByAndrewBongDidyoueverjusthaveatimewhenyoujustwanttogobacktoyourroots?Idecidedtogobacktomyroots-backtotheolddayswhenschoolwasschool,andteacherswereteachers,andeverybodyjustgotalong.Iknowwhatyou’rething:Andywhatareyoutalkingabout?Letmetakeyoubacktomyfirstdayincollege.Iwaseatingwhenagirlsatbyme.Wegottotalkingabouthowguyssaytheworstpickuplines...soIdecidedtorevisitthatdayandjustnameafewwebroughtup:

Andy’s Top 5 Worst Pick-Up Lines:Number 5: Are your legs tired, because you’ve been running through my mind all day long

Number 4: Why does it feel like the most beautiful girl in the world is in this room?

Number 3: Giant polar bear (What?) It’s an icebreaker. Hi, my name is....

Number 2: If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together

Number 1: Did it hurt? (Did what hurt?) When you fell from heaven.

Iknowthoselinesarealittlefunny,weird,orhokeydependingonhowyoulookatthemsothisisawarningtoeveryguy:Don’tusetheseunlessyouarereallydesperateorreadytogetlaughedat!NotthatIknowfromexperienceoranything....


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Club Spotlight: FVTC STudent Nurses’ Association By Elizabeth Jones FVTC SNA PresidentAndJenniferEvanFVTCSNAVicePresident

Editors Note: National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.Club meeting dates, times, locations:PROGRAMS 2010

• MondaySeptember202:30-3:30pmA165ABo IntroductorymeetingofSNA,Fundraiserinformation,

StudentGovernmentinformation,communityserviceopportunities

o NursingspecialtiesGuestSpeaker• MondayOctober112:30-3:30pmA165AB

o BSNCompletionProgramGuestSpeaker• WNA/WSNAAnnualConvention

o 10/07/10-10/09/10MononaTerraceandConventionCenter,Madison,WI

• MondayNovember82:30-3:30pmA165ABo WorkingmeetingtoimprovetheSNAinvolvement,

attendance,etc.Bringyourideas!!!PROGRAMS 2011

• MondayFebruary72:30-3:30pmA165ABo IntroductoryMeetingofSNA,Fundraiserinformation,

StudentGovernmentinformationo GuestSpeaker:ObstetricalNursing

• February4-6,2011o WisconsinStudentsNursesAssociationConvention

KalahariResortandConventionCenter,WisconsinDells

• February22,2001o “ACelebrationofStudentEngagement”

Rotunda,StateCapitol,Madison• MondayMarch72:30-3:30pmA165AB

o GuestSpeaker:FlightNursing• MondayApril42:30-3:30pmA165AB

o Workingmeetingtodiscussimplementingchangesfornextyear,etc.Bringyourideas!!

• MondayMay22:30-3:30pmA160ABo New2011-2012SNABoardMeeting,organizeforfall

meetings,electofficers

What’s a good “Cliff’s Notes” version of what your club is all about?WeareagroupthatallstudentsintheNursingProgramareapartof,andweareheretohelppromotetheprofession,studentinvolvementintheireducation,alongwithsupplyinginformationaboutpotentialcareers,opportunitiestovolunteer,networkingwithpeersinthe

program,andfundraisingtoprovidethenursingstudentbodywithresourcestosupporttheirgoals.

How does the FVTC group relate to the national organization or professional group (if there is one)?WearepartofthelargerWisconsinStudentNursesAssociationaswellastheNationalStudentNursesAssociation.TheFoxValleyTechnicalCollegeStu-dentNursesAssociation(FVTCSNA)wasorganizedonMarch1,1979.TheStudentNurses’AssociationisaconstituentoftheWisconsinStudentNurses’Association(WSNA)andtheNationalStudentNurses’Association(NSNA).

How many members do you have (roughly) locally and nationally?AllstudentswhoareintheNursingAssociate’sDegreeCoreClassesare

apartoftheFVTCSNA.

What goes on in a typical meeting?Generallywestartoffthemeetingwithintroductionsoftheboardmem-bers,andwhattheSNAisallabout.Studentshaveachancetowindoorprizesateachmeetingandtheycanentertheirnameintoourdrawing.Weprovideprogramsofcurrentprofessionalinterestsandconcern,suchasourtwoguestspeakersinFebandMarch.AttheendofeachmeetingwegivetimetothestudentsforQuestionsandAnswers,studytips,andatimetoex-presstheirideas,opinionsorconcerns.Thelastthingwedoisraffleoffallofthetotallyawesomedoorprizes.

Do you have any special events coming up?• September18,2011-FoxCities

Marathon.StudentNursescanvolunteertheirtimetotakepartinthetriagetentandhelpassistatthefinishline.

Are there any direct member benefits?Educationalnetworking,newfriendships,andbeinganactivememberwilllookgreatonyourresume!

We’re looking for people who are…? What kind of time commitment is needed for membership?StudentscanchoosetobeinvolvedintheSNAasmuchastheywantto.Iftheydonothavetime,theyarenotrequiredtoactivelyparticipate.HowevertheboardstronglyencouragesallstudentnursestoengageinsomeactivitieswiththeSNA.Thiscouldbehelpingoutwithfund-raising,volunteeringatevents,supportingtheSNANursingSnackBar,attendingSGAmeetings,orcomingtomeetings.Ifyouareaboardmemberthereisacommitmentthatisrequired.TheSNAislookingfordedicatedandresponsiblestudents.Eachpositionhasdifferentresponsibilities,andrequiresatimecommitment.

Pick the one thing that makes it most worthwhile to you?Theabilitytomeetmanystudentsandworkwiththemtowardacommongoalofbecom-ingcompetentandcaringnurses.

Peggy Taylor: FVTC SNA Faculty Advisor

Kristin Krombos: Treasurer

Cathy Schmidt: Co-Vice President and Kit Ostrander: Co-President

Terry Cotter: Secretary Toni Thiel: Co- Secretary

Elizabeth Jones: President

Jen Evans: Vice President

AROUND CAMPUSIf your pet could talk, what would it say about you?

What unusual food combination is surprisingly tasty?

“You’re the most amazing and wonderful human ever!” Sara Siler in Business Management Program

“You’re the best, I love you!” Jodie Goudreau in the Nursing Program

“Peanut Butter and Bananas!” Samantha Bellin in Administrative Professional Program

“Tomato Soup and Cheetos!” Chris Pingel in the AODA Program

“Apple Sauce and Cheese!” Kayla Dunham- in the AODA Program

may 2011

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