The Oshkosh West Index

Volume 104, Issue 7

Online Features

Thespians bare all as Nude with Violin unveils

By Robin Karlin
April 17, 2008
Audiences are sure to roll in the aisles with this year's multilingual spring play, while at the same time hearing a criticism of the concept of modern art. Opening tonight at 7:00 in the Alberta Kimball Auditorium and continuing the fun on April 19 at 7:00 p.m. and April 20 at 2:00 p.m., Nude with Violin—family-friendly and containing no nudity, despite its title—will hit friends of drama with a new look at the world of art.
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Flooded diamonds fail to serve role as a girls' best friend

By Stephanie Bolin and Elina Hu
April 12, 2008
Nature managed to throw the Wildcat softball squad a changeup this spring. The team, which began practicing in the middle of March, earnestly waits for the season to take off. However, the girls had to defer the excitement of their first game against Appleton West for a later date due to lackluster weather conditions. Gray skies and a heavy rain covered the fields and darkened the team's spirit. However, the thrill of upcoming match-ups has the girls running through the halls with a new fervor.
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Drowning in entitlement
By Danielle Baudhuin
April 17, 2008
"How many days until the AP test? How many review sessions are left? How many extra credit points do I need? My teacher hasn't given me all of the information! They need to study for me!"
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Unconventional dancers move to beat of different drummers

By Sarah Sprangers
April 12, 2008
Turn up the music; turn down the lights and "Get Low." It's time for tryouts. The newest student club, the West Side Hip-Hop Crew, is in operation and looking for members. Those selected for membership just have to be able to do a little something called the "1,2 step."Like their counterparts at North, hip hop aficionados at West are finding a way to break into the mainstream of student life and at the same time provide a co-curricular experience for students who may not otherwise find one. The club is a new dance squad building off the moves and rhythms of the urban music scene. It is also a testament to what a few students can accomplish if they set their minds to it.
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Runners brave elements for local race

By Emily Borchardt
April 12, 2008
Though Oshkosh has been distracted by Hollywood hubbub, one aspect of city life could not be disrupted. Despite the disappointment at the failure of Johnny Depp to make a special appearance, and the frigid weather conditions 1500 runners showed up to participate in the Oshkosh Half-marathon & 5k race on April 12.
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Elections set stage for StuGov transition
By Matt Yost
April 17, 2008
After over a year of labor pains, Student Council appears at last ready to give birth to a new governmental system. From changes in the way students vote for officers to combining old positions (as well as adding a new one), Student Government is finishing off its year with one further successful adjustment through a new election system.
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Public Enemy Number 1 Spotted in Oshkosh, Transformation Takes Downtown by Storm

By Danielle Baudhuin
April 17, 2008
Oshkosh and its inhabitants have gone overboard with the arrival of Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp and others, including Christian Bale, for the filming of Public Enemies. This sense of Hollywood infatuation has people running through downtown Oshkosh, hopping barricades with cameras in hand. While most are simply hoping to catch a glimpse of any movie star, others are fascinated by the dramatic transformation that the already vintage-looking 400 block of Main Street has undergone. Crews have been working diligently since the beginning of April, putting down cobblestone streets and façades on each of the businesses that will be seen in the movie. Many store owners and employees have noticed that business is certainly taking a different turn with all of the various types of people moseying around downtown.
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Loungewear does not "work out" as proper attire

By Matt Yost
April 12, 2008
As the weather begins to change and the last leg of the school year appears to be in sight, students begin to feel apathy towards all aspects of education. Unfortunately for those with eyes, this lack of caring extends to the outward aspects of their persona, namely clothing. From sweatpants to sleepwear, fashion is being abused by students who are punishing themselves by wearing garments outside of their intended purpose.
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Mariah finds equation for success in vocalized accomplishment

By Laith Al-Msaibeeh and Ruth Kindt
April 12, 2008
After a brief emotional breakdown that resulted in a halt in her career, Mariah Carey returned to music with the most successful album in her repertoire to date: The Emancipation of Mimi. Following that success, as well as emancipation, Mimi is releasing an answer to the multi-platinum album, E=MC², otherwise known as "The Emancipation of Mariah Carey 2." Since her debut in 1990, Carey has entertained and captivated millions with a voice built for ballads and a noteworthy 5-octave range, achieving world-wide success and record breaking album sales. E=MC² showcases the vocal talent that made her a superstar, and fuses hip-hop, pop, and even elements of reggae to give the album a world music feel. Featuring musical cameos ranging from electro-rapper T-Pain to Damian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, each track on Carey's eleventh studio album is given a distinct sound to provide for a many layered musical experience.
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