Lakeland College Address: P.O. Box 359 Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53082-0359 Phone: 920-565-2111 Fax: 920-565-1206 Web Site: http://www.lakeland.edu/ Lakeland College admission closing date: August 1 Does Lakeland College offer Associate's degrees? No Does Lakeland College offer Bachelor's degrees? Yes Does Lakeland College offer Master's degrees? Yes Does Lakeland College offer Doctoral degrees? No Lakeland College graduation rate: 36.6% Lakeland College average high school GPA: 2.5 Lakeland College average ACT score: 20 Lakeland College tuition cost (estimate): $16,795 Lakeland College room & board cost (estimate): $5,635

Is Lakeland College a private college? Yes Is Lakeland College a coed college? Yes Lakeland College school calendar: Semester Is Lakeland College a 2 year or 4 year college? 4 Years Lakeland College enrollment: 4,138 Students Percentage of applicants accepted to Lakeland College 76% Percentage of students at Lakeland College receiving financial aid: 90% Percentage of African American students: 5.3% Percentage of Native American students: .5% Percentage of Asian students: 2.4% Percentage of Hispanic students: 1.2% Percentage of Caucasian students: 74.6% Percentage of students living on campus: 55% Percentage of students living off campus: 45% Other Activities Nearby: Golf Courses in Sheboygan

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Muskies of the Week: Jake Schwarz and Leah Eisner
Junior Jake Schwarz and junior Leah Eisner have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Jake Schwarz Junior Jake Schwarz garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after helping the Lakeland College men's basketball team stay in the race for a Northern Athletics Conference North Division championship. Schwarz averaged a double-double for the week, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4. On Jan. 31, the 6-foot-5 forward scored 26 points and recorded 10 rebounds in an 86-81 loss to rival Edgewood College. Schwarz, who leads the NAC in free throw percentage (88.9) and is 11th in the nation, hit 18-of-19 free throws. The Sheboygan, Wis., has recorded eight double-doubles this season and leads the NAC in points per game (25.1), points (528) and defensive rebounds (147). Nationally, he ranks sixth in scoring and 3-point field goal percentage (48.3). For his efforts last week, Schwarz was named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the fifth time this season. See what Schwarz says about his performances last week: http://youtu.be/5BdUXhJ9HGo Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management. Here's a look into Jake's personality: Favorites: TV: "Chappelle Show" Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen" Music: Rap Q. What has been your proudest basketball moment? A: Scoring over 1,000 career points. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Dwight Howard. Q: It's almost NAC Tournament time, what's your favorite part about the tournament? A: The upsets. Q: What has been the best job you've ever had? A: Working for the family business. Leah Eisner Sophomore Leah Eisner garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second time this season after two solid performances in crucial Northern Athletics Conference games. The 6-foot-1 center was one of four players to score in double figures against Wisconsin Lutheran College. Her 10 points and seven rebounds were a big reason the Muskies was able to hand the Warriors their first conference loss of the season. On Saturday against Benedictine Eisner scored 10 points, all in the second half, including six consecutive points that gave the Muskies the lead. The Stevens Point, Wis., native averaged 10 points and five rebounds in two games, while shooting 57.1 percent (8-for-14) from the field and hitting all four of her free throw attempts. Eisner is majoring in criminal justice. See what Eisner says about her performance: http://youtu.be/h0I2D0Gtf34 Here's a look into Leah's personality: Favorites: TV: "Law and Order" Movie: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" Music: Country and rap Q: What's been your most memorable moment this season? A: Beating the top competition in the conference and the Florida trip. Q: What is the most exciting part about the NAC tournament? A: The chance to make it to the NCAA tournament and play spoiler. Q: Who has influenced your game the most in your life? A: My grandpa. Q: Which coach would win in a game of knockout and why? A: Coach Fett, because she has the best shot and she shoots the most in practice.


Mosaic Concert to feature unique performances from faculty, students
Three Lakeland College faculty members will combine their talents in a unique collaboration, highlighting the college's third annual Mosaic Concert on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Mosaic Concert allows students and faculty members from each of the departments within the college's Creative Arts Division an opportunity to perform or show their work. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradley Theatre. It is free and open to the public. Previous mosaic concerts have featured collaborations involving students, but this program will see faculty members from three disciplines - Associate Professor of Music Arthur Johnson, Associate Professor of Art Bill Weidner and Assistant Professor of Writing Nate Lowe - perform a collaborative work. Weidner gave one of his recent paintings, "The Edge of Evolution," a 30-inch by 22-inch acrylic on illustration board, to Johnson, who composed an original, four-and-a-half-minute work for solo piano based on his interpretation of Weidner's work. Then it was Lowe's turn, and he's written a narrative based on Weidner's painting and Johnson's music. At the Feb. 16 concert, the audience will see the painting for a few minutes, and then Johnson will play his piece, followed by Lowe reading his piece. WeidnerWeidner initially proposed the idea for the collaboration. It's the first venture of its kind for all three, and they're enjoying the flow of creative energy. "When I first heard Arthur perform his completed composition, I was stunned with the rich complexity and effort he put into this work," Weidner said. "It has such a broad range of feelings that I had to immediately ask him, 'Did you really base that piece on my painting?' It is the highest compliment anyone has ever paid to my artwork in my life. I could barely hold back my tears." Johnson, a noted scholar and performer of improvisational music, said composing music based on an image was a refreshing challenge. "I started the process by writing down my thoughts about the painting - what did I see in the painting, and how might that be reflected in music? What moods did I get from the painting?" Johnson said. Johnson"The answers to these questions dictated the instrumentation, tempo, thematic material, texture and other expressive elements. I saw extremely focused lines and edges in the painting, so I thought that translated into a melody and an accompaniment with lots of staccato and little pedal. "To me, the painting had an overall lightness to it, but also a taste of sobriety, and I tried to capture these two moods proportionately while also depicting the many other moods and meanings I got from the painting." Lowe said his writing strikes a balance between what he's seeing in Weidner's painting and hearing in Johnson's music. "The images, lines, space, and color in the artwork have triggered particular associations in me, little windows through which I can access the world as I've experienced it," Lowe said. "But, then, another layer (of music) offers space, tempo, notes and motion that creates another set of associations. Lowe"So far, the art is pushing the content for me while the music is offering particular tones; in other words, the art is what I'm seeing, and the music is how I'm seeing it." Lowe said he isn't merely transcribing what is being said by the art/music, he's adding his own take to the creative mix. "There are three voices here, which means there are at least three stories," Lowe said. "And while one thing has maybe inspired another, and there may be tangible connections between them, the unifying voice and story is that of the creative process itself, not of any one individual piece of art within it." The three faculty members hope to offer the audience a glimpse inside the creative process. "Hopefully, if Bill, Arthur and I have offered them inspired work, audience members will take with them notes, images and words that will stick to them when they go on with their lives," Lowe said. This year's effort is setting in motion ideas for more collaboration next year. Johnson and Weidner have discussed reversing their roles, with Weidner painting a work based on Johnson's music. The concert's program also includes: The Lakeland band performing "Variations on America" by Charles Ives/William Schuman and "The Big Cage," a piece by famed circus music composer Karl L. King. Theatre students performing Genesis 1. A reading of "The Really Bad Word," by Lakeland writing student Alan Fairchild. Vocal music from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Rossini's "La Cenerentola" performed by students Fabian Qamar, Kristal Klemme, Stephanie Wasmer and Cody Linder. The Schilcutt Handbell Ensemble performing an arrangement by Lakeland Professor of Music Janet L. Herrick of music by the rock group Queen, including "We Will Rock You," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Another One Bites the Dust." "The Mosaic Concert is a collaboration of the departments within the Creative Arts Division," said Russell Pettitt, a member of the division and director of bands. "This is a great opportunity for our division to showcase the fine work of our students and faculty, including talented artists, composers, actors, musicians and writers."


Galla named head men's and women's soccer coach
Adam Galla, a standout soccer player and top assistant coach at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., is Lakeland College's new head men's and women's soccer coach. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with everyone at Lakeland and take the programs to the next step," said Galla. "I look forward to taking over both programs and establishing them as top contenders in Division III, as well as in the conference." At Central Methodist, Galla helped established the women's program as a competitor, taking the Lady Eagles from a 3-12-3 overall mark in the 2010-11 season to a 14-3-2 record in the 2011-12 season. He led the Lady Eagles to a 4-2-1 record in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and a No. 3 seed in the HAAC Tournament. Galla brings seven years of coaching experience at various club soccer teams in Missouri. He served as head coach for the Columbia Pride U-18 Boys' team and an assistant coach for the 1996 Girl's Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. Gala holds his USSF "D" License, and in June 2010 he earned his NSCAA National Diploma. A native of St. Charles, Mo., Gala was a four-year letter winner at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., and was the backbone of the Owls' defense. "Adam has a great mix of collegiate and club experience that will serve him well as he leads our programs," said Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche. "He helped turn the women's program around at Central Methodist, and now we give him the reins of our programs as we look to make a move in our conference." At Lakeland, Galla inherits a women's program that has struggled over the past three seasons, including a 5-14 overall mark last season, including 4-8 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Muskies haven't had a winning record since the 2008 season and haven't made post-season play since the NAC's inaugural season in 2006. On the men's side, Galla takes over a team that is on the steady rise. The Muskies finished last season with a 5-4-2 NAC record, 8-7-5 overall and just missed post-season play. Lakeland looks to return to the NAC Tournament after a two-year hiatus. Galla earned his master's degree of education from Central Methodist in 2011 and earned a bachelors in social work from William Woods in 2007. "I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Lakeland community and I am ready to get started," said Galla.


Schwarz named NAC Player of the Week for fifth time this season
Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the fifth time this season. Schwarz garnered the award after averaging a double-double, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4. The Sheboygan, Wis., native finished 18-for-19 from the free throw line and led the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 1-1 mark in last week's play and will look to help lead the team past Concordia University Wisconsin on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 forward has tallied eight double-doubles this season, which ranks 41st nationally. He is the nation's sixth leading scorer (25.1), is sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (48.3) and is 11th in free throw percentage (88.9). Schwarz has scored 1,451 points and currently sits at 11th all-time on Lakeland's career scoring list.


Mayo named District 6 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America
Lakeland College women's basketball junior forward Becky Mayo has been named District 6 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America. The Gladstone, Mich., native has been a major reason for the Muskies success this season, and she has also had great success in the classroom. Mayo averages 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, both second on the team, while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average as an accounting major. Mayo has two double-doubles this season and has scored in double figures in 13 of 19 contests. She is shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the 3-point line. "Becky is a great example of what we want our women to strive for," said Lakeland head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "Becky has done so much on the court and is an outstanding student in the classroom as well. We hold academics in high regard and this is a terrific honor for not only an excellent athlete, but a great student as well." With her selection, Mayo is also eligible to become a CoSIDA Academic All-American at season's end.


Muskies to host "Pink Out" to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
Lakeland College with be hosting a "Pink Out" on Saturday, Feb. 11, as the men's and women's basketball teams, in association with the Lakeland Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), join over 1,800 participants across the nation to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The fans, players and officials will be donning pink as part of the "Play 4Kay" initiative, which is committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers. Nationally, the 2012 "Play 4Kay" initiative is February 10-20. Kay Yow, a Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at North Carolina State for the U.S. Olympic team, was diagnosed with breast cancer and led a national campaign against the disease. She died in 2009. At Lakeland, the "Pink Out" centers on the basketball doubleheader against Marian University at 2 and 4:15 p.m. in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium. SAAC has collected several raffle prizes, pink face paint will be available, along with pink t-shirts, pink cupcakes and information designed to increase breast cancer awareness. SAAC members will also be asking for fans to join in the "3-point shoot for a cure" initiative. Fans are invited to pledge money for every 3-pointer made in the two games. All proceeds from Lakeland's "Pink Out" will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a charitable organization committed to raising money for scientific cancer research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause. Members of Lakeland's women's basketball team will wear pink t-shirts during pre-game warm-ups. Coaches will wear pink, and the game officials will use pink whistles. The Lakeland College athletics website will also turn pink beginning Monday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 12. Lakeland has a team page set up so fans can make a donation to help support the cause. It can be accessed here. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on Dec. 3, 2007, and has raised more than $1.3 million for scientific research focused on women's cancers. Kay Yow's goal was to one day raise $5 million through the "Play 4Kay" initiative. This year's goal is $1 million and everyone can help.


Catch all the action as the Muskies face the Warriors
Tonight, the Lakeland College women's basketball team travels to Milwaukee, Wis., as the Muskies face Northern Athletics Conference North Division leading Wisconsin Lutheran College. The Warriors are undefeated in NAC play and have already secured a spot in the conference tournament. The Muskies are looking to keep pace and solidify their standing in the North Division. Live video will be available via the Wisconsin Lutheran website here. Live stats can be found here.


Lakeland Mirror unveils new website
The Lakeland Mirror, official student newspaper of Lakeland College since 1936, unveiled a new website on Feb. 2, according to editor in chief, Danny Spatchek. In addition to standard content like news, features and sports, the new website features highlighted images in an automated slider, the newspaper's Twitter feed and links to the Mirror's Facebook and YouTube pages. "This is an exciting change for us," Dawn Hogue, Mirror adviser said. "The previous hosting site for the Mirror's online content was a corporate site where there was little control over the design and no control over advertising. We now own our own web space." The Mirror was able to retain its domain, www.lakelandmirror.com, with help from Larry Marcus, Lakeland's associate director of information technology operations, and Eric LaRose, the college's manager of interactive media. "We aren't trying to make our website identical to the print version of our paper," Spatchek said. "We're hoping our readers will find value in both." However, in order to better manage both of the 'papers,' he said, "we have decided to reduce the number of pages in our print editions." "One big change is the way we'll cover sports. Game stories will appear on the website so we can stay current. We'll use our print editions for sports features and in-depth reporting," Spatchek said. When the editors began working on the site in August, one goal was to be able to easily integrate multimedia content, like video and audio. "We are working on the video," Spatchek said. "It's going slowly, but we're learning." Another benefit of this new site is the ability to engage readers. "Readers can comment on articles and participate in polls," Mike Knaak, managing editor said. "Our readers can also follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. We're excited about interactive journalism." Hogue said the new website allows for more flexibility and innovation with our content. "We're encouraging Mirror staff to write blogs, which is more of a 21st-century journalism skill," she said. "Right now, there are links to four staff blogs. We also have a new advice column blog called 'Guidance Gal,' which should be a lot of fun. We hope we'll get some responses right away." In addition to his editor duties, Knaak, a senior computer science major, is working as a tech intern for The Mirror. "There has been a lot to learn," Knaak said, "but the site is starting to look like what we imagined it would back in August when we started our planning. While there will still be revisions, we're pretty happy with it right now." The changes are opening doors to new opportunities for students to use their skills. "The Mirror is always looking for good writers, photographers and layout people," Hogue said. "But now we will also need web-savvy students to join our staff." Students who would like to join The Mirror staff should contact Spatchek or Hogue.


Lakeland College, Sheboygan Press co-sponsoring second Sheboygan Mayoral Debate
Lakeland College and The Sheboygan Press are partnering again to bring Sheboygan voters a chance to hear from the candidates in the city's historic recall election. In this March 23, 2009 file photo, mayoral candidates Terry Van Akkeren, right, and Bob Ryan, left, speak at the Elks Club during a forum. The two will debate next Thursday at the Weill Center. Photo by Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan and challenger Terry Van Akkeren will meet for an evening of discussion about Sheboygan's future on Thursday, Feb. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan. Ryan and Van Akkeren face one another in Sheboygan's mayoral election on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Rick Dodgson, assistant professor of history at Lakeland, will moderate the interactive evening, which will include questions from audience members. The event is free and open to the public. The Sheboygan Press will live stream the event on its website, www.sheboyganpress.com, and WSCS will record the event for multiple airings. "The primary debate involved eight candidates and meant a more structured evening, although we received a lot of feedback from voters that they learned a lot about the candidates," Dodgson said. "This event will allow voters to ask their questions, and we'll listen to the remaining two candidates engage in a genuine discussion about topics that are important to Sheboygan voters. "We're happy to be partnering with The Sheboygan Press in one of Sheboygan's truly special venues to offer this opportunity for Sheboygan residents to get involved and become better informed."


First Annual Jr. Muskies Skills Camp a rousing success
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Lakeland College women's basketball team hosted the inaugural Jr. Muskies Skills Camp in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium. The Muskies and head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef invited local fourth and fifth graders to participate in a free skills camp sponsored by the women's basketball program. The (number of campers) campers learned valuable basketball skills in a no-pressure environment while interacting with members of Lakeland's basketball team. The campers went through several different drills and also participated in some relay races and 3-on-3 half court drills. Afterwards, each camper was given a signed team poster as well as free passes to watch the men's and women's basketball games against MSOE. During halftime of each game, the campers participated in the Jr. Muskies sock shot, with winners receiving a signed team basketball. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the women's basketball team also held an after-school skills camp at Sheboygan's Sheridan Elementary School. Fourth and fifth graders worked closely with the student-athletes and coaches to improve their game. "We are so grateful for all the work that the team invested in the basketball clinic at Sheridan," said Blanca Wick, after school/parent involvement coordinator at Sheridan. "The event was wonderful and the children had so much fun. They keep asking me when you are coming back. What a great group of ladies and helpers you brought. It was a delight meeting everybody." Each year, Vande Hoef plans to identify ways to get local students involved in basketball and show Lakeland's student-athletes that they can have impact beyond the court. To see Vande Hoef's thoughts about the teams community outreach, click here. To see videos from the event, click here.


Muskies of the Week: Josh Regal and Andrew Cheever
Seniors Josh Regal and Andy Cheever have been named the college's Muskie of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Josh Regal Senior Josh Regal garnered Muskie of the Week honors after helping lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 2-0 record last week, part of the team's current four-game win streak. Regal averaged 16 points per game on 12-for-16 shooting last week, including 6-for-8 from 3-point range. He scored 20 points and dished out seven assists in a convincing 95-62 win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Jan. 28. The 5-foot-10 guard scored 12 points and recorded six assists as the team completed a season sweep of Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Jan. 24. His six assists in the 94-65 win moved him into second all-time in career assists (473). The Suring, Wis., native leads the NAC in assists (124) and steals (45), is fifth in 3-point field goal percentage (44.9), is sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.6) and ninth in free throw percentage (77.3). Regal is seventh in the nation in assists per game (6.5) and is 29th in assist-to-turnover ratio. See what Regal has to say about his success: http://youtu.be/jGWzOJUg-RI Regal is majoring in business management and minoring in sports management. Here's a look into Josh's personality: Favorites: TV: "The Office" Movie: "The Mighty Ducks Series" Music: Anything Q. What has been your favorite basketball memory? A: Going to the WIAA State Tournament in High School. Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E? A: I start at half court with my eyes closed and do a layup. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Kobe. Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why? A: Me, because I can get in everyone else's head.   Andrew Cheever Senior Andrew Cheever amassed 46 digs this week to lead Lakeland to 1-2 record in Wisconsin Volleyball Conference play. Against UW-La Crosse, the Greenfield, Wis., native recorded dig No. 1,334 of his career, breaking the all-time career digs record of 1,133 set by Joe Julkowski, the team's current head coach, from 2006-2010. Julkowski was quick to praise his senior libero for his achievement. "I had the pleasure of playing alongside Cheever in 2009 and 2010 and couldn't be happier for him to achieve this record." Cheever is an accounting major with a minor in international business. See what Cheever has to say about his record setting week: http://youtu.be/ut6nFiLsVuM Here's a look into Andrew's personality: Favorites: TV: "How I Met Your Mother" Movie: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Music: Foo Fighters Q. What is the best skill you have? A: My ability to read the hitters Q: What skill do you need to work on the most? A: Hand passing Q: Who has had the most influence on your volleyball career? A: My high school varsity coach. He convinced me to stay in the game and keep playing. Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? A: I want to go to Australia. That's where my grandfather was born.


Freshman basketball player deals with challenges of Celiac Disease
Just before the start of his junior year at Wrightstown High School, Lakeland College freshman Kurt Jansen, a 6-foot-5 forward on the men's basketball team, was diagnosed with celiac disease and saw his pregame meal go from a dense carbohydrate dish to a Jimmy John's unwich. Celiac disease is a lifelong inherited autoimmune condition affecting children and adults. When people with the disease eat foods that contain gluten, a kind of protein that tends to exist in wheat, barley and rye among other carbohydrates, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with celiac and cause health problems. Jansen, along with his sister, Andrea, and mother, Rie-ann, inherited the disease from his grandfather, Peter. It wasn't until Peter was diagnosed that Jansen knew he also carried the autoimmune disease. "My grandfather was getting tests done and that's when they also discovered that I had the disease, too," said Jansen. "I had no idea what it was or how it was going to affect me, so it was frightening when I first found out. My mom got tested shortly after, and from that day forward our diets changed forever." There is no cure for celiac disease other than eating gluten-free foods. Even the slightest contamination with gluten can hurt a celiac and cause a list of health problems. Foods containing wheat, barely or rye are forbidden. It has turned Jansen into a master food label reader, and he knows exactly what he can enjoy. The De Pere, Wis., native makes three stops in his hometown to fulfill his snack-time urge. He'll order a hard shell bean taco at Taco Bell, then proceed into Burger King and order fries, and, for dessert, he tops it off with a McDonald's ice cream cone. "I can't eat at very many fast-food restaurants," said Jansen. "I have to be careful with how the food is prepared, because even a trace of gluten isn't good. I can't order fries at most restaurants because the same fryer is used for breaded items. Burger King is the only place that uses a different fryer for its fries." While awareness of celiac disease is gaining attention throughout the country, the availability of gluten-free foods is limited, making it hard for an athlete like Jansen to gain weight. "I lost weight in the beginning months of my diagnosis because there wasn't much I could eat," said Jansen. "I wanted to gain weight, but I had a hard time finding foods that were suitable for me." Products that are made gluten-free aren't cheap. For example, the average gluten-free bread costs $5 and is about half the size of regular-sized bread. "My mom buys gluten-free flour and spaghetti in bulk online because it's normally cheaper and actually tastes better than what's available in grocery stores," said Jansen. One of the reasons Jansen chose Lakeland over other schools that were recruiting him was Lakeland head coach Aaron Aanonsen's understanding and care for Jansen's unique situation. "We felt confident we could accommodate his needs," said Aanonsen. "We had him meet with our cafeteria staff to make sure we understood the situation and could deliver for him. We've used it to our advantage to have our whole team eating healthier and being mindful of nutritional needs better." When the team stops for pre- or post-game meals, Aanonsen choses gluten-friendly places such as the team favorite Jimmy John's. "Coach is really good about it," said Jansen. "He made me feel that I would be taken care of at Lakeland. This year we've gone to better restaurants for me because those are the only ones where I can eat." Jansen's go-to item at Jimmy John's is the unwich, which takes the normal ingredients of a sub sandwich and wraps them in lettuce instead of bread. While he orders only one unwich, you won't find Jansen without his signature gluten-free snack, two corn tortillas, spread with whipped cream cheese and stuffed with his deli meat of choice. "I have those as my sandwiches and I bring a couple with me to every game," said Jansen. "They are handy and give me the energy I need on the basketball court." Jansen also enjoys his mother's gluten-free cookies and has found a new appreciation for gluten-free pizza. The Bar, a restaurant and bar located in Northeastern Wisconsin, is a Jansen family favorite because of its extensive gluten-free menu, including chicken wings and hamburgers. Rie-ann, who is a registered nurse in the G.I. clinic at St. Mary's and St. Vincent hospitals in Green Bay, is heavily involved with celiac disease and its cause. She has traveled around the country to raise awareness about celiac disease and attends meetings throughout Wisconsin. A relatively new drug called larazotide acetate, a pill intended to help celiacs eat gluten foods, is said to have passed stage two of FDA testing, but Jansen isn't interested in taking it. He's comfortable with his new normal. "Now I think other food is gross," said Jansen. "When I was first diagnosed I was depressed I couldn't have much, but now it's my life and I like it." On the basketball court, Jansen has a bright future at Lakeland and Aanonsen likes the extra time he puts in outside of practice. "Kurt is one of our hardest workers," said Aanonsen. "He comes in multiple days of week outside of practice to get in extra work with myself and our assistants. He's got a bright future ahead of him. This year he hasn't seen the rewards as much because of our upperclassmen, but I think next year he'll have a break out year for us."


Live updates and streaming available at Pete Willson-Wheaton Invite
Wheaton College, host of the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invite, is offering live updates throughout competition on both Friday and Saturday. Wheaton is also live streaming the championship matches on Saturday, starting at approximately 12:15 p.m. Live updates can be found here: http://athletics.wheaton.edu/sports/2012/1/17/WREST_petewillson_2012_results.aspx?id=266 Live steam can be found here: http://www2.wheaton.edu/learnres/mediares/WETN/wetn_livewindow/WETN-TV.html


Muskies to face Division I champions UW-Oshkosh at Midwest 10 play day
The Lakeland College men's volleyball team has released its schedule for the MIVA-Midwest 10 Volleyball Conference play day on February 4. The annual play day is at the Helfaer Recreation Center at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. The play day is broken up into three segments. In the first segment, the Muskies (0-1) face defending national champion UW-Oshkosh at 9:30 a.m., followed by a contest with UW-Milwaukee at 10:30 a.m. In the second segment, Lakeland faces Northern Illinois at 1:15 p.m., followed by a contest with Iowa State at 2:15 p.m. In the final segment, the Muskies face Illinois State at 5 p.m., followed by a match against Ball State at 6 p.m. This tournament provides Lakeland a chance to assess where it is as a team and what improvements the Muskies need to make to contend for a Division I national championship.


Improvised Shakespeare to Come to Lakeland College
One audience suggestion sets in motion a night of laughs in the spirit of William Shakespeare as The Improvised Shakespeare Company brings its unique brand of humor to Lakeland College's Krueger Fine Arts Series. The Improvised Shakespeare Co. will perform on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Lakeland's Bradley Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for non-Lakeland students and can be reserved by contacting Deb Fale at (920) 565-1536. You'll marvel as The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style right before your eyes. Each of the players has brushed up on his "thee's" and "thou's" to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of Shakespeare. The evening could be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we've come to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new. The Improvised Shakespeare Company has been performing its critically-acclaimed show every Friday night at the world famous iO Theater for over four years and continues to entertain audiences around the globe with its touring company. The ISC has been featured at the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. It has been named Chicago's best improv group by both the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner, and has received a New York Nightlife Award for "Best Comedic Performance by a Group". The ISC was recently honored by the Chicago Improv Foundation as its "Ensemble of the Year". Learn more, and watch videos of previous performances, at www.improvisedshakespeare.com. Follow them at Facebook.com/improvisedshakespeare.


Solas to Perform at Lakeland College
Solas, one of the most popular, influential and exciting Celtic bands to ever emerge from the United States, will bring its Irish folk music to Lakeland College's Krueger Fine Arts Series. Solas will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Lakeland's Bradley Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for non-Lakeland students and can be reserved by contacting Deb Fale at (920) 565-1536. Even before the release of its first Shanachie CD, the Boston Herald trumpeted the quartet, which formed in 1996, as "the first truly great Irish band to arise from America," and the Irish Echo ranked Solas among the "most exciting bands anywhere in the world." Since then, the praise has only grown louder. The Philadelphia Inquirer said they make "mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world's best." The New York Times praised their "unbridled vitality," the Washington Post dubbed them one of the "world's finest Celtic-folk ensembles" and the Austin American-Statesman called them "the standard by which contemporary Celtic groups are judged." Solas is virtually unique in the new territory it has opened up for Celtic music. It has performed at all the major Celtic and folk festivals, including Philadelphia, Edmonton, the legendary National Folk Festival, and Milwaukee's Irish fest; but also at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the chamber music summer series at Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In New York City, where the band was based in its early years, it has played at the legendary Bottom Line folk club, but also at vaunted classical venues Town Hall and Symphony Space. Although Solas can play undiluted traditional Irish music as well as anyone, they are always varying the mix of fire-tested tradition and contemporary sensibility. As a result, they transcend musical genres into the realm of pure musical expression. The internationally-acclaimed supergroup has not only captured the hearts and ears of Irish music fans, but fans all around the globe with their blend of Celtic traditional, folk and country melodies, bluesy sometimes jazz-inspired improvisations and global rhythms. The Solas sound today is anchored by founders Seamus Egan, who plays flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistle, guitar and bodhran, and fiddler Winifred Horan. They are two of the most respected - and imitated - musicians anywhere in acoustic music. Mick McAuley from Kilkenny plays accordion and concertina; Eamon McElholm from Tyrone plays guitar and keyboards.


Muskie basketball programs reach out to community youngsters
The Lakeland College men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting the inaugural Junior Muskies Clinic for fourth and fifth graders from the surrounding communities. The Muskies will be running the camp for free for the first 75 students who register. The clinic will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8-10 a.m. Participants will focus on the fundamentals of the game including shooting, ball handling and passing. There will also be mini-games and contests to enhance the experience. Following the clinic, the Muskies will sign autographs and interact with the junior Muskies. All campers are invited to watch as Lakeland takes on MSOE with the women starting at 2 p.m. and the men to follow. "We want our girls to share their passion for the game with the students," said Lakeland head women's basketball coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "This is a great experience for our girls and it's an opportunity we have to give back to the community. I want our girls to understand that being a Muskie is about more than just being an athlete." Vande Hoef plans to make the clinic an annual event. "I want this to be something that these students look forward to each year," she said. "I want them to get excited to play and learn from the Muskies and develop a passion for the game." The women's basketball team will also be going to Sheridan Elementary on Thursday, Jan. 26, for a free clinic for the fourth and fifth graders during their after school activity time. For more information, or to place your registration, contact Britni Fett at fettbj@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1442. Registration will also be accepted at the door. To see how Vande Hoef feels about this opportunity, click here.


This week in men's volleyball
This week, the Lakeland College men's volleyball team begins its quest for a national title with a home contest against Marquette University on Wednesday, followed by the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Crossovers on Saturday. The WVC Crossovers will be held in Oshkosh, Wis., and the Muskies will face UW-Platteville and UW-La Crosse with times to be determined. Last season, the Muskies had a sub-par season, finishing 18-27, 8-10 in the WVC. Lakeland is looking for a stronger showing this season under first-year head coach Joe Julkowski. Against Marquette in 2011, Lakeland was 2-3 with one of the wins coming at Lakeland. The Muskies will be looking to some freshman to deliver some big points and help get the 2012 season started out right. To see what Julkowski believes will be key this week, click here.


Muskie of the Week: Justin Ward
Sophomore Justin Ward has been named the college's Muskie of the Week for his performances in action last week. Read about his success below. Justin Ward Sophomore Justin Ward averaged a double-double in action last week to help lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 2-1 record in Northern Athletics Conference play. Ward averaged 26.3 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game as Lakeland battled to stay atop the NAC North Division. In the Muskies' 92-79 win over Aurora University on Jan. 21, he scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds. The Wisconsin Dells, Wis., native hit 60.7 percent from the field on 34-for-56 shooting and was named NAC student-athlete of the week. Ward leads the NAC in blocks per game (2.3), is second in points (297), is third in points per game (17.5), is sixth in free throw percentage (79.0) and field goal percentage (56.3) and is seventh in rebounds per game (7.1). The 6-foot-10 forward is tied for 16th in the nation in blocks per game (2.3). Ward is a business management major. See what Ward has to say about his tremendous week: http://youtu.be/VXENaK3gg1k Here's a look into Justin's personality: Favorites: TV: "Pawn Stars" Movie: "Space Jam" Music: Rap Q. Your presence in the paint gives the team an advantage, what do you look to do each game? A: I look to make the best of my match up and contribute as much as I can on offense and defense. Q: What's your biggest threat on offense? A: My length. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Kevin Durant. Q: What's the best job you've ever had? A: Working for my family business in the Wisconsin Dells.


Football honors its own at annual banquet
The Lakeland College football team celebrated its 2011 season and looked ahead to the 2012 season at the program's annual banquet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Bossard Hall on the Lakeland campus. Several individual awards, as voted on by the Lakeland players, were distributed by the coaches. About 125 players, family and friends attended the ceremony. Senior safety Tony Faller (Oostburg, Wis.) was named Lakeland's Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Faller, who tied for third in the conference with 18 tackles for a loss, was also named to the 2011 Northern Athletics Conference first team. Faller, a co-captain, tied for 11th in the nation with four forced fumbles. Faller was also awarded the team's Fighting Muskie of the Year award, which is given to the player that best represents the Lakeland program. Faller was the heart and soul of the team and provided energy on both sides of the ball. He provided leadership and a will and desire to win that can't be replaced. Senior wide receiver Justin Groeneveld earned Lakeland's Offensive Player of the Year honor. The Kingsford, Mich., native led the conference with 86 receiving yards per game, was second in receiving yards (774) and third in receptions (45). The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder also garnered 2011 All-NAC first team honors. Senior defensive back Bill Hogan (Elkhorn, Wis.) was named special teams player of the year. He recorded five tackles and had four fumble recoveries this season, good for 10th in the nation. Running back Tarrel Jackson (Detroit, Mich.), who proved to be a weapon in both the running and passing game, was awarded the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Defensive back Yaphay Harvey (Milwaukee, Wis.) was named Lakeland's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Harvey registered 12 tackles and was an emotional leader on the field. Lakeland coach Kevin Doherty also recognized the team's seniors and all-conference award winners. "I thought it was a special night," said Doherty. "It's always nice to be able to say good bye to the seniors, but there was also an energy and excitement about what we have coming back. We are excited for next season and are looking forward to continuing our progress." The banquet concluded with the 2011 highlight film and a challenge to the returning players to "Rise up and win!"


Grapplers top four in NCAA statistical ratings
Junior Ryan Renon and freshman David Galarno rank fourth in the NCAA Division III in technical falls and pin falls, respectively. Galarno, a native of New Holstein, Wis., moved up six spots in the pin falls category and is tied for fourth with 12 pins. The 174-pound grappler recorded three pins at the Matman Invitational hosted by Cornell College on Jan. 14. Renon, who wrestles at 165, remained in the top 10 in tech falls after earning his sixth at the Matman Invite. The Wrightstown, Wis., native finished fifth in the highly-competitive tournament with a 4-2 record, including two pins. He has tallied a 17-3 record and ranks eighth in the nation in both the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Brute - Adidas poll and the d3wrestle.com rankings. See what makes Renon so effective on the mats: http://youtu.be/HMPgCuALyko To see the complete statistical leaders report click here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2012-01-17/doliscar-takes-pin-lead-division-iii


Muskies go 1-2 at Border Brawl
The Lakeland College wrestling team went 1-2 at the Border Brawl Duals hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Saturday. The Muskies fell to No. 8-ranked Olivet College, 34-13 and Harper College, 31-24, but recorded a 26-24 win over Trine University. Senior Robby Frias (Oak Lawn, Ill.), junior Ryan Renon (Wrightstown) and sophomore Grant Franson (Lindenhurst, Ill.) led the grapplers with a 2-1 finish on the day. Frias and Franson claimed Lakeland's only two pin falls of the day. Frias pinned Vince Gottardo of Harper College in 2:16, while Franson pinned Alfred McKeown of Olivet College in 2:11. Renon, who is fourth in the nation in technical falls, earned a 10-2 major decision over Rocky Cantu of Olivet. Lakeland returns to the mats on Jan. 27-28 at the Wheaton Invite in Wheaton, Ill. Competition begins at 11 a.m.


Familiar face hopes to lead Muskies back to national stage
With a former standout player in the program - Joe Julkowski - now the program's head coach, the Lakeland College men's volleyball team hopes to return to national prominence this season. The Muskies finished the 2011 campaign with a disappointing 18-29 record, 8-10 in the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference including a 1-4 finish in the WVC Championships. The Muskies struggled to finish their matches and are working to address those issues this season. "Last season, we had the leadership, we just couldn't put all the pieces together," said Julkowski. "We need some guys to step up into the leadership role and our defense should improve, which will enable us to do more with the offense." Lakeland lost junior outside hitter Dane Maier to transfer, but they return the core of last year's team and will look to learn from their mistakes as they enter a new era in Muskies volleyball. At middle hitter, fifth-year senior Beau Bradshaw (Oak Lawn, Ill.) and sophomore Ralph Kokoszka (Palos Heights, Ill.) are the keys for consistent offensive production and big blocks throughout the year. Bradshaw made an impact last year and hopefully he can continue to mature. Kokoszka will look to become a solid threat in the middle. "Kokoszka is a young talent that brings an excitement to the court. He works hard, and as he continues to learn the game he'll be a big threat this season," said Julkowski. At right side will be senior Dan Sheets-Poling (Plainfield, Ill.) who stepped into a larger role last year. "Sheets-Poling is starting to show leadership skills and becoming more consistent on the right side, and that should make us a stronger team," said Julkowski. Andrew Cheever, a senior from Milwaukee, Wis., returns at libero after earning is second straight WVC Libero of the Year award. "Cheever makes us a better defensive team because opponents are afraid to hit him the ball," said Julkowski. Freshman Jeremy Bolnius (Roselle, Ill.) will be asked to help lead the team's defensive efforts. "Jeremy is a talented defensive player who has a solid volleyball background and plays the game hard," Julkowski said. Other freshmen expected to make an impact this season include Cole Aiazzi (Yerington, Nev.), Dayton Erickson (Trevor, Wis.) and Alec Redlich (Wauwatosa, Wis.). Aiazzi comes from a volleyball family that has been taught the fundamentals and he brings a lot of excitement to the team. He will be asked to provide some backup at the setter position. Erickson and Redlich were members of the USA High Performance team that took the gold medal last summer. Erickson will be taking over for former setter Chris Kubacki and be the middle-man in the Muskies offense. "Erickson is going to make everyone better. He has great touch and should improve our offense from a year ago," said Julkowski. Julkowski believes that Redlich can be a go-to guy at outside hitter and give the Muskies a kill when needed. "Redlich has an aggressive serve and is as consistent as they come up front," said Julkowski. Lakeland's 2011 schedule is highlighted by some tough WVC matches, as well as Midwest 10 and Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) tournaments, which feature the top National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) Division I teams from around the Midwest. "In the past, when we have played good teams we tend to be timid and play to not make a mistake," said Julkowski. "If we want to win against good opponents we have to play aggressively and know that when they get their kills, we have to answer back." The season is highlighted by the annual Midwest 10 Championships on Feb. 4 and March 3, with the second date possibly being held at Lakeland. "My goal this year is to finally win the two-part tournament," said Julkowski. "From 2006-10 we were always taking second, but I feel we can win it this season. Hopefully we are able to be a host and get the home-court advantage." The Muskies will also take part in the Hoosier-Illini Classic on Feb. 18-19, where they will face some of the nation's top teams. The NCVF National Volleyball Championships will take place on April 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo. Lakeland begins its season on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at home against WVC foe Marquette University. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m.


Spring 2012 Room Assignments
Rooms 107, 108, 301, 306, 307 and 309 are located at the Chippewa Valley Center 770 Scheidler Road, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Rooms 227 and 229 are located in the Business Education Center (BEC) at CVTC (Chippewa Valley Technical College) 620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Rooms 212, 213 and 214 are located at WITC (Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College) 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868 Spring 2012 Lakeland College Chippewa Valley Center　 Course Instructor Location Begin Time End Time Days of Week Begin Date End Date ACC 220.Y1 Managerial Accounting Principles Daniel Paulmier CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BUS 490.Y2 Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making Leon Schefers WITC Rm 212 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 MUS 120.Y1 Music History and Appreciation Christopher Wilson EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BA 703.Y1 Healthcare Management II David Kuehn CVC Rm 108 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BA 730.Y1 Organizational Effectiveness Jeff Mutschler EC BEC 227 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 CN 777.Y1 Internship I: Community Troy Bruns CVC Rm 307 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 CN 778.Y1 Internship II: Community Troy Bruns CVC Rm 307 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 ACC 350.Y1 Federal Income Tax I Kristi Riemer CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 300.Y1 Business Professional Rhetoric (WI) Heather Rothbauer-Wanish CVC Rm 309 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 305.Y1 Survey of the U.S. Healthcare System Len Meysembourg WITC Rm 214 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 330.Y1 Management Principles Kelly Childs EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BA 750.Y1 Applied Marketing Management Susan Zukowski CVC Rm 107 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 ART 264.Y1 Art History II Caira Benson WITC Rm 213 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 280.Y1 Business Information Processing Steven Van Dam CVC Rm 301 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 445.Y1 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Steven Redmer CVC Rm 309 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 GEN 183.Y1 Natural Science Eric Gunderson EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BA 790.Y1 Corporate Strategy and Decision Making David Lehmkuhl CVC Rm 107 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 425.Y1 Retail Management Rich Gaertner CVC Rm 108 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 ECN 220.Y1 Principles of Macroeconomics Stephen Ivancic CVC Rm 301 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 CN 728.Y1 Psychometrics & Assessment Jay Dressler CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 GEN 130K.Y1 CORE I: Knowing the Self Jennifer Meyer EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm F 1/13 4/13 BUS 490.Y1 Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making Leon Schefers CVC Rm 301 8:30am 11:45am S 1/14 4/14 GEN 443K.Y1 Core III: Environment and Consumption (WI) Eric Gunderson CVC Rm 306 8:30am 11:45am S 1/14 4/14 CN 714.Y1 Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling Donna Shimoda CVC Rm 309 5:30pm 7:30pm F 1/13 2/17 CN 714.Y1 Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling Donna Shimoda CVC Rm 309 8:30am 1:00pm S 1/14 2/18 CN 744.Y1 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution Rodney Wiemeri CVC Rm 309 5:


Muskies of the Week: Justin Ward and Leah Eisner
Sophomores Justin Ward and Leah Eisner have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Justin Ward Sophomore Justin Ward has helped lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to an 11-3 record, including its current five-game win streak. In Lakeland's two wins last week, Ward averaged 16.5 points per game on 12-for-23 shooting from the field. He averaged five rebounds per game and went a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Ward scored a team-high 17 points in the Muskies' 97-77 Northern Athletics Conference win over rival Marian University on Jan. 11. The Wisconsin Dells, Wis., native leads the NAC in blocks per game (2.0), is sixth in offensive rebounds per game (2.0) and is 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (43.2). He averages 15.6 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is tied for 29th in the nation in blocks per game and has scored 534 career points and grabbed 187 rebounds in 36 games. Ward is a business management major. Here's a look into Justin's personality: http://youtu.be/V1WTNDw1Zpo Favorites: TV: "Pawn Stars" Movie: "Space Jam" Music: Rap Q. You lead the NAC in blocks per game. What's it like being one of the tallest players in the conference? A: It's nice because I have an advantage in the post because of my height and length. Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E? A: Left corner out of bounds. Q: What do you most want to work on? A: Ball handling and post defense. Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why? A: Josh Regal, because he wins at everything. Leah Eisner Sophomore Leah Eisner garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' 89-67 win over Edgewood College on Jan. 12. The 6-foot-1 center had a break-out game and provided a much-needed spark to the Muskies offense. Eisner scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed seven boards while making all eight of her free throws. She added two steals and two blocks in 20 minutes of play. The Stevens Point, Wis., native is currently averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in nine games. She is shooting a team-high 59.4 percent from the field and 85.7 percent from the charity stripe. Eisner is majoring in criminal justice. See what Eisner says about her performance: http://youtu.be/FSGGylATfnA Here's a look into Leah's personality: Favorites: TV: "Law and Order" Movie: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" Music: Country and rap Q: What is the strongest part of your game? A: My post moves. Q: What do you want to work on the most? A: My outside shooting. Q: What's your favorite activity outside of basketball? A: Getting Chinese with Taylor Jandrin. Q: Who would win in a game of H-O-R-S-E on the team and why? A: Tills (Becca Tilleman), because she always makes weird shots during practice.


Early Child Conference to be held at Lakeland College, Feb. 18
The Sheboygan Association for the Education of Young Children will hold an Early Child Conference at Lakeland College on Saturday, Feb. 18. Following registration at 8 a.m., the conference will feature three sessions with topics including Conscious Discipline, sign language, art education and outdoor play. The keynote lecture, "Identifying Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children," will be given by Scott Neubauer, a lecturer at UW-Whitewater/Education Liaison Child Abuse Education Foundation of Wisconsin. The conference will be held in in Laun Center at Lakeland. It will conclude with a tour of the new Ambrose D. Deland Child Care Center at Lakeland. The conference counts as 5.5 hours of continuing education in registry certificates. N.A.E.Y.C. members and Friends of S.A.E.Y.C. will have their names automatically entered into a drawing for door prizes. Cost is $50 for N.A.E.Y.C. members or Friends of S.A.E.Y.C., $60 for non-members and $15 for college students. Lunch is included. Registrations must be postmarked by January 31. Walk-Ins are welcome, but lunch is not guaranteed. For more information, contact the SAEYC through their website at http://www.sheboyganaeyc.org/Welcome.html or through its Facebook page.


Prestemon to deliver Founders' Day Lecture, Feb. 8
Shari Prestemon, executive director of Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., will deliver the annual Lakeland College Founders' Day Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Prestemon will speak at 11 a.m. in the Bradley Theatre on the Lakeland campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. Founders' Day is an annual Lakeland event that recognizes the church's contributions to Lakeland and provides a time to reflect on Lakeland's strong tradition with the United Church of Christ. Prestemon has served in her current role since August 2000. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ and served local parishes in Wheaton, Ill., and Stevens Point before receiving the call to Back Bay Mission. She has received the Reinhold Niebuhr Award for Service by Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis (2007), and the Alumni of the Year Award from Chicago Theological Seminary (2008). She received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Heidelberg University (Ohio) in May 2010. Prestemon received her bachelor's degree in social work from Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) in 1989. She was awarded the master of divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1993 and was ordained that same year. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Chicago Theological Seminary, as vice-chair of the UCC's Wider Church Ministries Board of Directors and on the executive council of the UCC. Prestemon is passionate about the responsibility of the church, communities and individuals to make a constructive difference in the world. She believes every person is a child of God with inherent dignity and worth.


Webcast and live blog available at Matman Invite
Cornell College is offering a live webcast and blog along with updated brackets throughout the Matman Invitational on Saturday. The Matman Invitational hosts 14 teams with over 250 wrestlers, including some of the nation's top 10 teams. Finals are anticipated to begin at 5:30 p.m. For all the latest updates from the Matman Invitational click here: http://www.cornellrams.com/fw/Matman_Wrestling_Invitational.php


VITA program back to help during tax time
For the eighth straight year, Lakeland College will help collect tax refunds for some area residents who need it the most. Lakeland provides free tax preparation and electronic filing for low income tax filers until April 14. This service is available through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is designed to help low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Students in Lakeland's accounting program will be available at the Sheboygan Salvation Army, 710 Pennsylvania Ave. The students work under the supervision of members of Lakeland's business faculty. Students from Lakeshore Technical College will also be volunteering. The program is sponsored by Schenck Business Solutions. The free service will be open on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. starting January 26. Some dates are excluded due to school breaks. To ensure service, make advance reservations by calling 565-1543. Last year, Lakeland and LTC students prepared and filed over 1,080 returns that helped taxpayers collect over $1.7 million in refunds, with an average total refund of $1,300. In its first seven years, Lakeland's program has collected close to $7 million in tax refunds for low income earners in the area. People interested in taking advantage of this free service must have income under $50,000 a year. Applicants must bring a photo ID; social security cards for themselves, their spouse and dependents; W-2 forms; 1099 forms; rent certificate or 2010 property tax bill; and a copy of their 2010 tax return. Assistance will be given in preparing several forms including, Wisconsin Form 1 and 1A, Federal 1040 and 1040A, Schedule R (credit for the elderly and disabled) and Wisconsin Homestead Credit. Returns cannot be done for those taxpayers having income from outside Wisconsin sources, those having complex tax returns, and those who are non-US residents. For additional information about this program, please contact Brett Killion, Lakeland accounting instructor, at 565-1028.


Renon and Galarno among NCAA Division III statistical leaders
Junior Ryan Renon and freshman David Galarno are among the top 10 NCAA Division III statistical leaders in technical falls and pin falls, respectively. Renon, who wrestles at the 165-pound weight class, moved up one spot and is No. 3 in the nation in tech falls. Renon has recorded five tech falls on his way to an impressive 13-1 record. Galarno (174) had a breakout day at the North Central College Invite on Dec. 10, 2011, where he recorded seven straight wins after losing his first match. In his triumph, he tallied six straight pins, which puts him at No. 10 in the nation in pin falls. For the season he has recorded nine pins. To see the complete statistical report click here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2012-01-11/wunnicke-fleck-take-over-diii-leads


Muskies of the Week: Jake Schwarz and Allison Davis
Junior Jake Schwarz and senior Allison Davis have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Jake Schwarz Junior Jake Schwarz garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second-straight week after posting one of his best weeks yet. Schwarz helped lead the Muskies to a 3-0 mark in last week's play as he averaged 30.7 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high 42 points on 13-of-23 shooting in a 113-90 non-conference win over Finlandia University on Jan. 4. The 6-foot-5 forward recorded his fourth double-double of the season, including 21 points and 10 rebounds, in a key Northern Athletics Conference win over Rockford College on Jan. 7. For the week, he shot 57.3 percent from the field, hit 10-of-21 3-point shots and sank 18-of-19 free throws. The Sheboygan, Wis., native leads the NAC in scoring (27.6 ppg) and is the nation's third leading scorer. He is tied for sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (50.0) and ranks 24th in free throw percentage (89.3). For his efforts last week, Schwarz was named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the second straight week and fourth time this season. See what Schwarz says about his performances last week: Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management. Here's a look into Jake's personality: http://youtu.be/dkrF8ZreEII Favorites: TV: "Chappelle Show" Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen" Music: Rap Q. Do you think you'll break Lakeland's single-game scoring record of 55? A: No. Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Defense. Q: What is the most challenging part about balancing school and basketball? A: Balancing a lot of homework with practice. Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? A: Prague, because it was the best week of my life and I'd go back in a heartbeat. Allison Davis Senior Allison Davis garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' three games last week. The 5-foot-11 center played a major role coming off the bench this week. Davis averaged 11.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in three games while shooting 47 percent from the field. She also recorded a new career-high as she scored 18 points against Northland College. For an encore, Davis recorded her first double-double of the season, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead the Muskies over Finlandia. The Sheboygan, Wis, native is currently averaging 4.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 10 games. She is shooting 36.8 percent from the field and 63 percent from the free throw line. Davis is majoring in sports studies with a minor in business administration. In addition to basketball and volleyball, Davis is an active member of Lakeland's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. See what Davis says about her performance: http://youtu.be/GH2c8VGGUk4 Here's a look into Allison's personality: Favorites: TV: "Kourtney and Kim take New York" and "Jersey Shore" Movie: "Pocahontas" Music: L.M.F.A.O. Q. What is the strongest part of your game? A: My aggressiveness. Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Executing the offense and finishing. Q: What has been your favorite memory as a Muskie? A: Making three NCAA appearances in two years. Q: What do you want to do after graduation? A: Get my master's in business administration.


Grapplers finish 1-3 at Maranatha Baptist duals
The Lakeland College wrestling team went 1-3 at the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Duals on Saturday. The grapplers recorded a 48-9 win over Maranatha Baptist, but fell to No. 17-ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 34-10, Wheaton College, 27-22 and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 31-16. Senior Robby Frias and sophomore Grant Franson led the team with a 3-1 record at the 149 and 125-pound weight classes, respectively. Freshmen Eduardo Orihuela (133) David Galarno (174), Jeremy Kroeger (184) sophomore Brent Steudel (157) and junior Joel Frias (141) went 2-2 on the day. Lakeland was without junior Ryan Renon, who is ranked ninth in the nation's most recent poll. The grapplers return to action on Jan. 14 as they travel to the Cornell Invite in Mt. Vernon, Iowa.


Schwarz NAC Player of the Week for second-straight week, fourth time this season
Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the second-straight week and fourth time this season. The 6-foot-5 forward garnered the weekly award again after averaging 30.7 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. Schwarz scored a career-high 42 points against Finlandia University on Jan. 4 and is the NAC's and nation's third leading scorer (28.2 ppg). Schwarz shot 57.1 percent from the field and hit 10-of-21 3-point shots to help lead the Muskies to a 3-0 record in last week's play. He hit 18-of-19 free throws and recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Jan. 7 against Rockford College with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Sheboygan, Wis., native ranks fifth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (51.6) and 24th in free throw percentage (89.0). �


Lakeland elevates Brender to associate dean at Japanese campus
Alan Brender, a veteran of international higher education, author and former journalist, has been named associate dean at Lakeland College Japan (LCJ). Brender has been LCJ's interim associate dean for the last year. He has worked in several capacities for Lakeland since 2006, also serving as LCJ's director of external relations. He has scheduled classes, recruited teachers and assisted with student registration, recruitment and counseling for the college. As associate dean, Brender will lead the academic programs and the administrative operations for Lakeland's Tokyo campus. He is responsible for academic offerings and supervision of faculty, the day-to-day administrative operations of the campus and external relations with the Japanese government, the U.S. Embassy and other universities and organizations in Japan. As external affairs director, Brender negotiated an agreement with a Japanese university to exchange students, to coordinate faculty development and to cooperate in a number of other ways. As part of LCJ's community outreach program, he also established and manages a non-degree bearing continuing education program at LCJ called Open College and coordinates a monthly free lecture series. Brender has been involved with international education for most of his life. He has 25 years of experience in higher education, having taught at the University of Maryland, Temple University, Waseda University, Kyorin University, Hitotsubashi University and Lakeland. He has also held administrative posts in writing, recruiting and alumni relations at several of these institutions. Brender has taught or worked in education in Kenya, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Malaysia. The author and contributor to more than 20 books, Brender worked for The Chronicle of Higher Education as the Japan/Korea correspondent for five years, writing nearly 100 published articles and working with ministry of education officials and university presidents in both countries. Brender give presentations annually to American university administrators and students visiting Japan on Fulbright grants on the status of Japanese higher education. He also has been a judge determining which Japanese students should receive Fulbright grants to attend universities in the U.S. Brender has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) from Columbia University, where he also did graduate work in both the School Journalism. He has a doctor of education specializing in English as a second language from Temple University. LCJ is located in the central part of Tokyo and was formed in 1990. Prior to earning a two-year associate's degree, many LCJ students enroll in a one-year program that teaches English skills, including speaking, reading, writing and learning to study critically and analytically. Approximately 30 percent of LCJ students are non-Japanese, representing 25 different countries. Many LCJ graduates transfer to Lakeland's primary campus in Wisconsin to complete their bachelor's degree.


Pierce resigns as head men's and women's soccer coach
Tony Pierce, head men's and women's soccer coach at Lakeland College for the past two seasons, resigned this week. Pierce is leaving to pursue an opportunity closer to Green Bay, Wis., where he currently resides. "Coaching the men's and women's programs at Lakeland has been privilege and I am thankful for the opportunity," said Pierce. Pierce led the men's program to an 11-17-7 record, including an 8-8-6 mark in Northern Athletics Conference play, while leading the women to a 10-27 mark, 8-16 in NAC play. He coached 13 players who earned All-NAC recognition, including two first team All-NAC awards. Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche said a national search will begin immediately to find the Muskies' next head soccer coach. "We thank Tony for his dedication to the program over the past two years and wish him all the best on his future endeavors," said Bouche. "Both programs have solid foundations, and I'm confident we will attract a coach that will help our programs continue to grow." Pierce is a familiar face in Wisconsin soccer for over two decades. He was inducted into the Milwaukee Wave Hall of Fame in January 2010 and was one of the winningest goalkeepers in the history of the National Professional Soccer League. He was a seven-year member of the Milwaukee Wave appearing in 178 games and remains second on the team's career list in games played (178), minutes played (9,393) and saves (2,401). He played college soccer at the University of Connecticut from 1980-84, and was a member of the Huskies' 1981 NCAA Division I Championship soccer squad and had a part in a pair of national semifinal appearances for UConn in 1982 and 1983.


Muskies reach out to community youngsters
The Lakeland College men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting the inaugural Junior Muskies Clinic for fourth and fifth graders from the surrounding communities. The Muskies will be running the camp for free for the first 75 students who register. The clinic will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8-10 a.m. Participants will focus on the fundamentals of the game including shooting, ball handling and passing. There will also be mini-games and contests to enhance the experience. Following the clinic, the Muskies will sign autographs and interact with the junior Muskies. All campers are invited to watch as Lakeland takes on MSOE with the women starting at 2 p.m. and the men to follow. "We want our girls to share their passion for the game with the students," said Lakeland head women's basketball coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "This is a great experience for our girls and it's an opportunity we have to give back to the community. I want our girls to understand that being a Muskie is about more than just being an athlete." Vande Hoef plans to make the clinic an annual event. "I want this to be something that these students look forward to each year," she said. "I want them to get excited to play and learn from the Muskies and develop a passion for the game." The women's basketball team will also be going to Sheridan Elementary on Thursday, Jan. 26, for a free clinic for the fourth and fifth graders during their after school activity time. For more information, or to place your registration, contact Britni Fett at fettbj@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1442. Registration will also be accepted at the door.


Lakeland College, Sheboygan Press co-sponsoring Sheboygan Mayoral Debate
The Lakeland College History Club and The Sheboygan Press are co-sponsoring a Sheboygan Mayoral Debate as the City of Sheboygan prepares for a historic mayoral recall election. The debate is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, at the Sheboygan North High School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free. All eight candidates on the ballot have been invited to participate in the debate: Roberta Filicky-Peneski, Asher Heimermann, Mark Hermann, Jean Kittelson, Erik Neave, Bob Ryan, Randy Schwoerer and Terry Van Akkeren. The primary election is set for Tuesday, January 17. Rick Dodgson, assistant professor of history at Lakeland and the history club's advisor, will serve as moderator. Students from the history club will be asking questions of the candidates. "There's a great deal of interest in this race locally, and our goal is to present an evening for Sheboygan voters to get a good look at these candidates before they vote," Dodgson said. "This should prove to be an interesting night." For those unable to attend, the event will be streamed live online at www.sheboyganpress.com.


Schwarz named NAC Player of the Week for third time this season
Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the third time this season. His recent win recognizes his performance during the 37th annual Purple and Gold Tournament in Defiance, Ohio. Schwarz averaged 32 points per game and 11 rebounds per game, including a 34-point performance against host Defiance College in the championship game on Dec. 30. In Lakeland's 88-75 win over Trine University, Schwarz scored 30 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including a 5-for-7 effort from the 3-point arc and secured a double-double with 13 rebounds. He also helped led the Muskies tie an 18-year-old tournament record by making 16 3-point shots as he hit 5-for-7 from 3. The Sheboygan, Wis., native finished 17-for-17 from the free throw line in the title game, and was 20-for-22 in the two-day tournament. He set tournament records for free throws made in a game and a tournament, and tied tournament records for free throws attempted in a game and a tournament.


This Week in Wrestling
After almost a month without competition, the Lakeland College wrestling team is eager to return to the mats for the 2012 season. The Muskies open 2012 with a series of duals at Maranatha Baptist Bible College this Saturday. The No-17 ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Wheaton College, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Maranatha are among the field of competition. See what head coach Mike DeRoehn thinks about this Saturday's duals: http://youtu.be/khsF4kcZ6Xg


Muskies of the Break: Jake Schwarz and Jessica Genke
Junior Jake Schwarz and sophomore Jessica Genke have been named the college's Muskies of the Break for their performances in action over the Christmas break. Read about their success below. Jake Schwarz Junior Jake Schwarz continues to impress on the basketball court. The 6-foot-5 forward had a tremendous showing at the 37th annual Purple and Gold Tournament on Dec. 29-30 in Defiance, Ohio. Schwarz averaged 32 points per game, including a 34-point performance against host Defiance College in the championship game. Schwarz finished 17-for-17 from the free throw line in the title game, and was 20-for-22 in the two-day tournament. He set tournament records for free throws made in a game and a tournament, and tied tournament records for free throws attempted in a game and a tournament. On Dec. 29, Schwarz helped Lakeland tie an 18-year-old tournament record by making 16 3-point shots as he hit 5-for-7 from 3. He finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds. For his efforts, Schwarz was named to the all-tournament team and was named Northern Athletics Conference student-athlete of the week for the third time this season. See what Schwarz says about performance at Defiance: http://youtu.be/3K5RvDZvmMU Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management. Here's a look into Jake's personality: Favorites: TV: "Chappelle Show" Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen" Music: Rap Q. What are you looking forward to most about the second half of the season? A: Making a run for the NAC Championship. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: LeBron. Q: What did you like best about traveling to Defiance, Ohio? A: Spending time with the team. Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why? A: Josh Regal, because he makes a lot of crazy shots. Jessica Genke Sophomore Jessica Genke garnered Muskie of the Break honors for her performance in the 2011 Daytona Beach Shootout. The 5-foot-7 forward had a solid two games for Lakeland as she averaged 13 points and six rebounds. Against Hamline she scored eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbed seven boards in a 67-48 victory. In a 66-55 win against Pacific, she was 8-for-12 from the field, scoring 18 points and pulling in five rebounds. She was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts. The Kiel, Wis., native is currently averaging 14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds through nine games. She is shooting 53.7 percent from the field and is playing 27.7 minutes per game. See what Genke says about her winter break: http://youtu.be/xOmTaapIMXs Here's a look into Jessica's personality: Favorites: TV: "House" Movie: "I Love You, Man" Music: Anything Q. What is the strongest part of your game? A: Rebounding Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Ball handling Q: What was your favorite memory in Florida? A: When we played games with our coaches. Q: If you played coach Fett one-on-one, who would win and why? A: Coach would probably beat me because she has a better post-game than me and teaches me everything I know.


Genke named NAC Player of the Week
Sophomore forward Jessica Genke has been named Northern Athletics Conference Women's Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance in the Daytona Beach Shootout, Dec 21-22. Genke averaged 13 points and six rebounds in two games. Against Hamline she helped the Muskies (5-4, 2-3 NAC) build an early lead, as she scored eight points on 4-for-6 shooting and grabbed seven boards in the 67-48 victory. In the 66-55 win against Pacific, Genke was 8-for-12 from the field, scoring 18 points and pulling in five rebounds. She was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts. The Kiel, Wis., native is leading the team with 14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, while averaging 27.7 minutes per game. She is shooting 54 percent from the field and has 11 blocks and nine steals through nine games.


Daytona Beach Shootout - Game two: Lakeland College vs. Pacific University
The Lakeland College women's basketball team plays their final game of the Daytona Beach Shootout today at 4 p.m. EST against Pacific University (Ore.). Live stats of today's contest can be found here. Updates of the contest as well as links to all stories in Daytona can be found on the Muskie facebook page.


Winter break hours at Lakeland College
To mark the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, the majority of Lakeland College's offices will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 23, through Tuesday, Jan. 3. The admissions office in the Nash Center will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 27-30. Lakeland's Kellett Centers will be open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, Dec. 27-29, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Friday, Dec. 30. The fitness center in the Wehr Center will be open from 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 2-6, and from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Jan. 7. Lakeland College wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2012!


Niederjohn named a 2011 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award winner
Scott Niederjohn, Lakeland College's Charlotte and Walter Kohler Assistant Professor of Economics and Business, Wednesday was named a 2011 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award winner by The Governor's Council on Financial Literacy. The winners, which include individuals and organizations, are recognized for their work to advance the cause of personal financial knowledge among Wisconsin citizens. "The recipients of the Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award are helping Wisconsinites of all ages improve their personal finance skills in our schools, in the workplace and in communities across the state," Governor Scott Walker said. "These citizen leaders equip students, parents, peers and consumers with the necessary tools to make informed decisions about their own money, which improves individual quality of life, as well as the Wisconsin economy." Niederjohn was recognized along with Mark Schug, professor emeritus from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, for their work in creating and conducting a series of two-day seminars for teachers, journalists, clergy, non-profit managers and elected officials titled "Economics for Opinion Leaders Workshop." These workshops have been held over the past three years. The seminars introduce opinion leaders to the economic way of thinking which stresses choices, costs, incentives, rules of the economic system, trade and gains from trade. It includes supply and demand analysis, the basic institutions of a market economy including private property rights, profit motive, consumer sovereignty, competition and freedom of contract. There are a series of interactive exercises to demonstrate key points. "Economic and financial education helps opinion leaders understand how our market system works," Niederjohn said. "It can also help them to become more effective in their everyday work. A new level of economic understanding can help teachers, religious leaders and journalists prepare more insightful lessons, sermons and articles. It can help managers of non-profits understand how the missions of their organizations can be advanced through the operation of free markets." A member of Lakeland's faculty since 2004, Niederjohn also serves as chair of the college's business administration division, and is director of Lakeland's Center for Economic Education, which he created. His research has been featured in numerous academic journals, and his research and thoughts on public policy and other state issues regularly have him quoted by statewide media outlets. The financial literacy award recipients were selected from 45 nominations submitted for consideration. Criteria used in the screening process included innovative implementation, demonstrated measureable results, collaboration with partners, whether the effort was statewide or had the potential to be statewide and whether the effort was focused on needs-based groups. "Many of these efforts can be replicated in other parts of the state," Walker said. "The Governor's Council on Financial Literacy is eager to help facilitate the implementation of personal financial literacy programs in school districts and communities throughout Wisconsin." Created by executive order last spring, The Governor's Council on Financial Literacy is working to measurably improve the financial literacy of Wisconsin citizens.


Defiance College Tournament preview
The Lakeland College men's basketball team hits the road over the Christmas break to participate in the Defiance College Tournament on Dec. 29-30 in Defiance, Ohio. The Muskies will square off against Trine University on Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. EST and will face either Knox College or Defiance College on Dec. 30. Lakeland (5-2) is coming off an 87-59 non-conference win over Silver Lake College on Dec. 17. Junior Jake Schwarz leads the team in scoring with 25 points per game. The Muskies look forward to facing new competition and hope to leave Defiance as the Purple and Gold Tournament Champions. "We are looking forward to taking this trip and being able to get away for a bit," said head coach Aaron Aanonsen. " It's always fun when you can take your team out of state and get them away from what they've been used to for the past couple of months." The Trine Thunder are out of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and has put together a 6-3 record, including a 79-64 victory over Northern Athletics Conference foe Aurora University on Nov. 18. On Dec. 19, Franklin College handed Trine an 82-75 loss and snapped the Thunder's five-game winning streak. Ian Jackson leads the Thunder in scoring with 21.0 points per game. Trine averages 75.1 ppg and holds its opponents to 68.8 ppg. The Muskies are averaging 84.4 ppg and have held their opponents to 73.1 ppg. "Trine has a couple of solid players and will be a good test for us," Aanonsen said. "These games will help us prepare for the second half of the NAC season." In game two on Dec. 29, Defiance College takes on Knox College at 7 p.m. EST. Defiance College's head coach, Kyle Brumett, is a familiar face to Aanonsen and some of the players. Brumett served as Lakeland's head coach for two years, and he led the Muskies to the NAC Tournament Championship in 2007-08. "Myself and some of the guys have a history with Coach Brumett," said Aanonsen. "That makes the trip a little more special." Defiance is out of the Ohio Athletic Conference and has compiled a 2-7 record, including losing its last five games from Nov. 30-Dec. 17. Logan Wolfrum leads the team with 17.7 ppg. The Yellow Jackets average 73.6 ppg and have allowed their opponents to score 79.3 ppg. Knox College is out of the Midwest Conference and is off to a rough start at 2-6, including losing its first five. Knox dropped its season opener to the NAC's Benedictine University, 69-63, but recorded a 63-58 win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Dec. 17. Lukas Shaw leads the Prairie Fire in scoring with 17.7 ppg and the team averages 60.9 ppg. Defensively, Knox gives up 69.9 ppg. Fans can find live stats online for all games at http://www.defianceathletics.com/mbasketball/tournament11/. All games being on Eastern Standard Time.


Daytona Beach Shootout - Game one: Lakeland College vs. Hamline University
The Lakeland College women's basketball team plays their first game of the Daytona Beach Shootout today at 4 p.m. EST against Hamline University (Minn.). Live stats of today's contest can be found here.


Faller caps off senior year in style
Senior safety Tony Faller capped off his Lakeland College football career in style at the All American Bowl on Dec. 17 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The Oostburg, Wis., native recorded four tackles, a pass break up and blocked a field goal attempt to help the Stars slide past the Stripes, 17-13. "It was a cool experience playing in the Metrodome," said Faller. "I've never been able to play on an NFL field before. I enjoyed getting to know and spending time with players from all over the country." Faller didn't miss many snaps during his four-year standout career at Lakeland, but had to share playing time with another safety, "I wasn't used to not being on the field every snap, so it was a little hard to watch some plays from the sideline," said Faller. "I just wanted to jump in and make a play." The All American Bowl was founded in 1996 to give athletes the opportunity to compete against the best at their level in an all-star game setting. The All American Bowl was created to fill the void of the lack of all-star games available to athletes in high school, DII, DIII, JUCO and minor league football. In April of 1996, the first All American Bowl was played in Minnesota. The All American Bowl also gives athletes the potential to be scouted by colleges and professional football teams. While Faller's career as a Muskie came to an end this fall, he has been asked to try out for the Green Bay Blizzard, a professional indoor football team, in February. "This was definitely a great experience and I was happy to represent Lakeland one last time," said Faller.


Daytona Beach Shootout: Day Two
On day two of its winter break trip, the Lakeland College women's basketball team held its second practice in Daytona Beach, Fla., as they prepare to play in the Daytona Beach Shootout. The Muskies practiced at Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona, Fla. While the facilities are similar to Lakeland's, the time constraints make having a full practice difficult. "I'm proud of the girl's effort and focus so far this week," said Lakeland head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "I can see the girls are enjoying the trip, but I know they want to win these games as well. They've done a great job adjusting to the shorter practices and getting their work in when its time." The team also had a team dinner at the Starlite Diner in Daytona Beach, Fla. It allowed the team some time to hang out together and bond. "I like to do things as one," said Vande Hoef. "The team has had a lot of free time, but I wanted us to be able to come together and spend some quality time as a team outside the gym." The Muskies will play their first game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, against Hamline University at 4 p.m. EST. To see clips from today's practice, click here. Live stats for both games can be found here: http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/sporttours.portal For all the latest updates on the teams travel, check out the Lakeland College Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/LCMuskies


Muskies hold first practice in Daytona Beach, Fla.
On Sunday, the Lakeland College women's basketball team held their first practice in Daytona Beach, Fla. as they prepare to play in the Daytona Beach Shootout. The Muskies will be utilizing several area high schools for one-hour sessions throughout the week. They will play their first game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, against Hamline University at 4 p.m. EST. To see what captains Becca Tilleman and Becky Mayo had to say about their first practice, click here. Live stats for their games can be found here: http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/sporttours.portal For all the latest updates on the teams travel, check out the Lakeland College Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/LCMuskies


This week in women's basketball
Next week, the Lakeland College women's basketball team travels to Daytona Beach, Fla. to take part in the Daytona Beach Shootout. The Muskies will play two games during their five day trip starting with a contest against Hamline University on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. EST Lakeland's second game of the trip will be Wednesday, Dec. 21, against Pacific University, tip is set for 4 p.m. EST. All games will be played in the Daytona Beach Ocean Center with live stats available here. Lakeland (3-4, 2-3) lost two tough games at home last week, but also got a big road win over Concordia University Wisconsin. On Dec. 6 the Muskies lost to Northern Athletics Conference North Division leaders Wisconsin Lutheran College, but rebounded on Dec. 8 with their road win, a 53-51 victory. On Dec. 10, Lakeland came out flat and couldn't rebound against Concordia University Chicago. For the week, Lakeland averaged 58.0 points and 36.7 rebounds while shooting 37 percent (64-173) from the field and .350 (21-60) from behind the 3-point line. The Muskies continue to struggle from the free throw line, shooting just 69.4 percent. Junior Becky Mayo led Lakeland with 12 points, while Jessica Genke added 10.3 points while both players grabbed 6.7 rebounds per game. See what head coach Lindsey VandeHoef has to say about the team's trip by clicking here.


Teresa Grimm joins Lakeland as distance education librarian
Teresa Grimm has joined Lakeland College as distance education librarian. She will work with Lakeland's Kellett School of Adult Education to assess the information needs of Kellett students and faculty, and build awareness in the centers of the resources available to them. Grimm comes to Lakeland from Waukesha County Technical College where she was senior library technician from 1995-2011. In that role she gained extensive experience teaching basic and advanced information literacy skills to diverse populations, and she designed and taught numerous specialized workshops, many of them focused on technology. She has also worked as a reference librarian at the Oconomowoc Public Library and a senior assessment technician at Waukesha County Tech. Grimm has a master of library and information science from the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor of arts in history and political science from UW-Whitewater. She is an active member of the Wisconsin Library Association.


Grapplers are "On the Attack" for 2012 campaign
The Lakeland College wrestling team will enjoy some time off during the holiday break, but will return to the mats before the new year to start its 2012 "on the attack" campaign. After an impressive showing by freshmen Jeremy Kroeger and David Galarno at the North Central Invite and the continuous leadership of the upperclassmen, head coach Mike DeRoehn is excited for the second half of the season. The Muskies resume competition on Jan. 7, 2012 at the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Duals. The grapplers will face the No. 17-ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Wheaton College and Maranatha. Lakeland hosts the Northern Wrestling Association Tournament on Feb. 18 and heads to Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 26 for the Great Lakes Regional. The NCAA National Tournament is March 9-10 in La Crosse, Wis. See what coach DeRoehn has in store for the holiday break and 2012 campaign:http://youtu.be/oevDlp9ftD8


Schwarz nation's fourth leading scorer
Junior Jake Schwarz is the nation's fourth leading scorer among NCAA Division III institutions, the NCAA announced Tuesday. Schwarz, who averages 25.8 points per game, is no stranger to being atop the nation's leading scorers as he ranked sixth during his sophomore campaign with 23.1 points per game. The 6-foot-5 forward used a 36-point performance against Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Nov. 29 to become the 38th member of Lakeland's 1,000-point club. Schwarz has helped lead the Muskies to a 4-2 record, 3-1 in the Northern Athletics Conference. For his efforts this season, he has been named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week twice, along with Muskie of the Week honors. To see the complete NCAA Division III statistics leaders click here: http://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-men/d3


Muskie Softball Team Helps "Bundle up Buddies"
The Lakeland College softball program conducted a "Bundle up Buddies" coat drive on December 10. Members of the softball team gathered semi-new coats, mittens and hats to donate to two different non-profit organizations, the Boys and Girls Club of Sheboygan County and the River Food Pantry of Madison. The team collected 79 items, including 24 coats, 28 hats and 27 sets of mittens. "Our goal was to give back during the holiday season and make a difference," said head coach Chad Buchmann. "The ladies did a great job working towards a good cause, and they understand how much of a difference they all can make working together." The softball team also contributed monetarily to the Safe Harbor (domestic violence women's shelter of Sheboygan) drive held by Lakeland's ethics class.


Lakeland College Announces Winter Softball Skill Camp Dates
Lakeland College head softball coach Chad Buchmann has announced the program's 2011-12 winter softball skill camp dates. Each date is open to high school softball players that are interested in learning more techniques before their season begins. Hitting sessions are $25 and pitching sessions are $30. Catchers are not required to pay if they are catching for a pitcher. A registration form and more information is available online at http://www.lakeland.edu/Athletics/softball/softball_campinfo.asp. Please return a signed waiver and a check made out to Lakeland College Softball. The following high school softball camps are scheduled at Lakeland: • Sunday Jan. 15, 2012 : Hitting - 4 - 5:30 p.m. Pitching - 6 - 8 p.m. • Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012: Pitching - 10 a.m. - Noon Hitting - 1 - 3 p.m. • Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012: Hitting - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pitching - 1 - 3 p.m. Contact Buchmann at buchmanncp@lakeland.edu with any questions.


Kim Bukowski named new women's volleyball coach
Kim Bukowski, a Wisconsin native with Division I playing and coaching experience, is Lakeland College's new head women's volleyball coach. Bukowski comes to Lakeland after playing and coaching at Valparaiso University. She served as a graduate assistant coach this past fall, and helped the Crusaders finish 20-15 and finish fourth in the Horizon League. The program had two American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Region players. The Waukesha native was also an assistant coach for one season at the University of South Dakota. The team was runner-up in the Great West Conference Championship. "I'm excited to return to Wisconsin," said Bukowski. "This state has some of the top Division III programs in the country, which is a tribute to the quality of players at the high school and club level. I'm excited to bring this program back to the top." As a player, Bukowski was a four-year starting setter at Valparaiso. She helped the Crusaders to 91 victories (2006-2009), including four straight 20-win seasons. Valparaiso finished second in the league in three of her four years and advanced to the league title match on two occasions. Bukowski closed out her Crusader career with 3,543 assists, which ranks third in Valparaiso history. Bukowski is a two-time All-Horizon League selection and in 2008 received AVCA Honorable Mention All-Region accolades after leading the Horizon League and finishing sixth nationally in assists/set. She is a three-time HL Player of the Week that also helped the Crusaders lead the nation that season in both kills/set and assists/set. Bukowski takes over a young Lakeland team that struggled through inconsistent play and finished 9-21 overall, 6-6 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The program has made six NCAA Tournament appearances and won eight of its 10 conference championships in the last 10 seasons. "I come from a program both as a player and coach that are steeped in tradition with a history of winning records" said Bukowski. "I will need to evaluate the Lakeland volleyball program in order to determine areas of focus for improvement. To continuously perform at a high level takes hard work and dedication, and I am confident that is what I will get from this program." Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche shared her enthusiasm for the hiring and her desire to continue to build on the tradition that exists within the program. "We're looking forward to seeing Kim's passion and enthusiasm for volleyball impact our program," said Bouche. "Her experience as a player and coach has been good preparation for her to become a head coach. She is, of course, aware of our program's strong tradition, and she embraces the opportunity to build on what we have already accomplished." Bukowski graduated from Valparaiso University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She earned a master's in kinesiology and sports science from the University of South Dakota in 2011.


Lakeland senior to take part in All American Bowl
Lakeland College senior safety Tony Faller will participate this weekend in the All American Bowl, played at Mall of America Field at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The game kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. The Oostburg, Wis., native had a stellar season as he totaled a career-high 92 tackles, 16 for a loss, 13 passes defended, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two blocks. He finishes a brilliant career with 290 career tackles, including 39 for a loss. He totaled 38 passes defended, five forced fumbles and nine recoveries. Faller received first-team All-Northern Athletic Conference honors for his efforts this season. His 16 tackles for a loss of 95 yards led the team, while his four sacks accounted for 40 yards of loss. Faller will be joined in this weekend's game by fellow NAC athletes Matt McWilliams and Andrew Taylor, senior football players at Benedictine University. The All American Bowl was founded in 1996 to give athletes the opportunity to compete against the best at their level in an all-star game setting. The All American Bowl was created to fill the void of the lack of all-star games available to athletes in high school, DII, DIII, JUCO and minor league football. In April of 1996, the first All American Bowl was played in Minnesota. The All American Bowl also gives athletes the potential to be scouted by colleges and professional football teams. The participants in the All American Bowls have been nominated for their outstanding performances throughout their season, their accomplished career, love for the game, a chance to be noticed and a last chance to play the game. For more information on the game and to watch play-by-play of the game, visit the game's website at http://www.allamericanbowl.com/


Muskies of the Week: David Galarno and James Oshkeshequoam
Sophomore James Oshkeshequoam and freshman David Galarno have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Muskies of the Week will take a two-week holiday break after this week and will return on Jan. 2, 2012. David Galarno Freshman David Galarno had a breakout performance at the 48th Annual North Central College Invite on Dec. 10. Galarno, who wrestles at the 174-pound weight class, won sevenstraight matches to place third. After losing his first match to the No. 1 seed, Trevor Tyler of Olivet, Galarno went on to record six-straight pin falls and a 7-5 decision over No. 4 seed Drew Songer of Wabash College in the final match. His six pins are believed to be the most in a single day in the program's history. The New Holstein, Wis., native has put together an 8-5 record. See what Galarno says about his performance on Saturday: Galarno is an exercise science major. Here's a look into David's personality: http://youtu.be/z223XgPyIT8 Favorites: TV: "Family guy" Movie: "Gangsters Paradise" Music: Hip-hop/ Rap Q. What style of wrestling do you prefer, Greco-Roman or Freestyle? A: Freestyle. Q: What has been your most memorable match this season? A: The third place match at the North Central Invite. Q: What's the hardest part about making weight each week? A: Nothing, I don't have to cut weight. Q: What is your favorite holiday tradition? A: Eating food. James Oshkeshequoam Sophomore James Oshkeshequoam used a career day to help lead the men's basketball team to a convincing 94-72 win over Concordia University Chicago on Dec. 10. Oshkeshequoam scored a career-high 25 points on 8-for-11 shooting and sank five 3-pointers to lead the Muskies. He sparked the team's takeover when he hit a 3-pointer at the 18:21 mark and ended the game a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line. The Keshena, Wis., native also recorded two assists, two rebounds and a steal. He is averaging 11.2 points per game and 2.2 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-3 guard has started in all six games for the Muskies and has played an integral role in the team's quick start. Oshkeshequoam is an exercise science major. See what Oshkeshequoam says about his performance: http://youtu.be/9hhBo3vHmos Here's a look into James' personality: Favorites: TV: "Sponge Bob" Movie: "Space Jam" Music: Rap Q. What's the strongest part of your game? A: Shooting Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E? A: Left-handed from the corner. Q: What has been your favorite basketball memory? A: Winning the gold medal at the 2011 Indigenous games. Q: Who would win in a 3-point shootout you or Lakeland assistant coach Marcus Conigliaro? A: Me, because I'm more of a pure shooter.


Renon ranks fourth in technical falls among NCAA Division III leaders
Junior Ryan Renon is No. 4 in the NCAA Division III Top 10 technical fall leaders, the NCAA Wrestling Committee announced yesterday. The NCAA Wrestling Committee has added nine different awards, three per division, which will be given to student-athletes with the most falls, most technical falls and a most dominant wrestler during the annual championships. Pins and tech falls will be added during the regular and post season to determine the annual winner. Renon, who wrestlers at the 165-pound weight class, has recorded five technical falls this season and has tallied an impressive 12- 1 record. To see the complete NCAA leaders click here: http://l.wbx.me/l/?p=1&instId=199512c2-c85a-4704-984a-53aa7b9fa528&token=1866fa8e23d6e2a614276962419a4d8d2993261e000001341de41088&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncaa.com%2Fnews%2Fwrestling%2Farticle%2F2011-12-07%2Fresults-based-wrestling-awards-tap


This Week in Men's Basketball
The Lakeland College men's basketball team continues Northern Athletics Conference play this week hosting a big early season game with Edgewood College on Wednesday and Concordia University Chicago on Saturday. The Muskies (3-1, 2-0 NAC) are coming off a big week where the team captured two convincing NAC victories. Lakeland recorded a 110-79 win over Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Nov. 29 and a 77-58 victory over Dominican University on Dec. 3. Edgewood heads to Woltzen Gym on Wednesday at 7-0 overall and is receiving votes in the d3hoops.com Top 25 poll. Wednesday's winner will be the last unbeaten team in the NAC North. Lakeland junior forward Jake Schwarz led the team in both games last week. He scored a game-high 36 points against Maranatha Baptist en route to joining the 1,000-point club. Schwarz became the 38th player in the program's history to earn the feat. He leads the NAC in scoring with 29 points per game. Lakeland returns home this week after shooting 49.3 percent from the floor and hopes to display its shooting abilities in this week's games.


Schwarz garners NAC Player of the Week for second-straight week
Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the second-straight week. Schwarz earned the recognition after leading the Lakeland College men's basketball team to two key victories in NAC play. He scored a game-high 36 points against Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Nov. 29 en route to joining the 1,000-point club. Schwarz became the 38th player in the program's history to earn the feat. On Dec. 3, Schwarz scored 22 points in just 19 minutes to lead the Muskies past Dominican University. The Sheboygan, Wis., native leads the NAC in scoring with 29 points per game and shot an impressive 73 percent from the floor last week. The 6-foot-5 forward also averaged seven rebounds per game, including 11 against Maranatha.


Muskies participate in WVC Pre-Season Kick-Off
On Saturday, the Lakeland College men's volleyball team took part in the WVC Preseason Kick-Off tournament in Oshkosh, Wis. The Muskies went 3-3 in pool play, sweeping the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in their first match, 2-0 (25-18, 25-22) followed by a 1-1 split with University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (25-27, 25-22) before being swept by University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh II, 2-0 (25-27, 14-25). In the playoff round, the Muskies lost to tournament runner-up University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, 2-1 (22-23, 24-26, 19-21). UW-Oshkosh defeated UW-LaCrosse in the finals. The Muskies had several players with good tournaments. They were led by freshman setter Dayton Erickson who had 92 assists and fellow freshman Alec Redlich who had 33 kills. Seniors Beau Bradshaw and Andy Cheever contributed as well with Bradshaw collecting 27 kills while Cheever had 35 digs. "I am very proud of what the team showed me this weekend," said Lakeland head coach Joe Julkowski. "I found a few more things to work on at practices, but also found a higher level of competition that I am going to expect out of them from now on. "Cheever played a key role throughout the tournament defensively. He also used his effective serving that kept teams out of system at important moments. Although his stats may not reflect it, he was effective defensively because teams know he is an amazing defender and they try to hit away from him. As a result, this also allows our blocking to be more effective. " Middle blockers Ralph Kokoszka and Beau Bradshaw led the team with a combined 17 blocks on the day. The Muskies totaled 12 blocks in their quarterfinal match with UW-LaCrosse. "With a win in the first set, UW-LaCrosse came back strong offensively and they were just more aggressive in sets two and three," said Julkowski. "One thing I know we have to work on is staying aggressive when the game is on the line. If we're down one late, we need someone to step up and give us a powerful serve or make an aggressive attack. Right now, we just can't finish a game. This weekend hopefully showed the team what they need to do to beat an elite team like UW-LaCrosse and UW-Oshkosh. "Everyone made a contribution in one way or another. Jeremy Bolnius, Cole Aiazzi and Andre Glass all stepped up defensively, while Alec Redlich, Jeremy Mark and Dan Sheets-Poling led our offense. Sheets-Poling has improved immensely since last season and brings a lot of fire and emotion on the court. Erickson was also a main contributor to our successes all day by improving the ball when our passers weren't in rhythm." The Muskies will announce their roster and schedule later this month. Continue to check back for more updates.


Lakeland's new main entrance featured in college planning magazine
Lakeland College's front entrance project was featured in an article in the November issue of College Planning and Management magazine. The article, written by Christine Beitenhaus, profiles some colleges that transformed exterior spaces on their campuses. To read a pdf of the article, click here.


Muskies of the Week: Ryan Renon and Becky Mayo
Juniors Ryan Renon and Becky Mayo have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Ryan Renon Junior Ryan Renon garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the third time after once again showcasing his dominance on the wrestling mat. Renon, who wrestles in the 165-pound weight class, placed first at the Milwaukee School of Engineering Invite on Dec. 3. He used two major decisions, a pin fall and a technical fall to take the title. Renon's first-place finish helped the team finish fifth out of 11 schools. The Wrightstown, Wis., native, is ranked seventh in the nation and by d3wrestle.com. He has tallied a 12-1 record this season with his only loss coming to Landon Williams of No. 1-ranked Wartburg College in the championship match at the Concordia Open on Nov. 19. Renon looks to lead the Muskies in action this week against No. 12 Elmhurst College on Thursday and at the North Central Invite on Saturday. See what Renon says about his dominant season so far: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFzVT4O730g Renon is an exercise science major. Here's a look into Ryan's personality: Favorites: TV: "Man vs. Wild" Movie: "300" Music: Skilet Q. What style of wrestling do you prefer, Greco-Roman or Freestyle? A: Greco-Roman. Q: What has been your most memorable match this season? A: The one I lost because it shows what I need to work on. Q: What's the hardest part about making weight each week? A: Saying no to Mountain Dew. Q: What is your favorite Holiday tradition? A: Baking cookies for Santa.   Becky Mayo Junior Becky Mayo garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' 71-68 loss at Dominican University on Dec. 3. The 5-foot-11 forward did all she could in the three point loss. Mayo recorded her first double-double of the season has she scored 24 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in 35 minutes of play. "Becky did a phenomenal job inside," said Lakeland College head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "She plays really hard and has been willing to learn and improve her game." The Gladstone, Mich., native is currently averaging 16 points and 10.5 rebounds through four games. She is shooting 37.1 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from the charity stripe. See what Mayo says about her performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwgME4PAYpE Mayo is majoring in accounting with a minor in resort management. Here's a look into Becky's personality: Favorites: TV: "Full House" Movie: "Mighty Macs" Music: Maroon 5 Q. What is the strongest part of your game? A: My ability to use both hands to dribble and score Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Staying low and using my power more than my speed Q: What are you looking forward to most this season? A: To have a winning season and winning the NAC Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? A: I'd like to tour Europe because I like to experience new cultures and try new foods