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"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless Annie is self-taught artist with founeen years of minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds ... fine art experience. She attended the Colorado In stitute of Art from 1998 to 2002, graduating with a - Samuel Adams B.A. in Design. She is now attending Montana State University for her Architecture degree. Growing up in Montana has provided years of inspiration for her paintings and has influenced the colors she uses in TABLE OF CONTENT 3 YOU ARE HERE her paintings. When she's not painting, Annie en joys being outside and is an avid landscape photog rapher. She uses the colors of Montana's landscapes NE S 4 NE S FEED in her work often, and takes lessons from nature on RYAN DALKE serves easy to digest portions of the world outside of the light, composition, balance, and proportion to apply Bozeman bubble to her work. Her paintings are created using a mix ture of water soluble pencil and oil paints. 5 E POBOARD 6 SCIENTIFIC NOTATION ABO UlTH E BRANDON FRENCH details love at first sniff and Love at first Lick. Snif fable, Lickable Love - who could wish for more on Valentine's Day? exit gallery 7 GLOBAL GOSSIP Annie L. Bailey's art work titled, "How to Mix Oil A new addition to our publication, HANNAH STIFF divulges the reality of and Water" will be in the Exit Gallery Feb. 12, 2008 fuel alternatives in the Dominican Republic. through March 1, 2008. The Artist reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, s p.m. to 7p.m.
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McCain and Obama Sweep Three Primaries The latest three primaries, in Virgin " ... are most people ia, Maryland and D.C. had John McCain and Barack Obama in the lead. However, that drink diet soda Hillary didn't campaign in these states overweight or in order to focus on Texas, which has a skinny?" large number of delegates. In that light, it is not surprising that Obama and Mc Cain focus fired across party lines, sig naling what people are considering a Diet Soda May Cause Obesity change in dynamic of the presidential The artificial sweetener presen1 race. Obama stated that the country diet sodas, saccharin, caused rats in should stop spending so much money oratory tests to gain more weight t Only $5.00 fixing Iraq, and start spending money to the san1e rats that were on glucos1 better our own country. McCain said that simple sugar). What this has to do t Medium l-ToPPin2 Pizza Obama has been vague in his speeches humans and their weight loss 1s ye and pointed out that he was recently be seen, but think about this: are n named the most liberal U.S. senator by people that drink diet soda overwe Every Thursday National Journal. or skinny? Call or order online fUse Promo code: THURSJ Want your event listed? www.dominos.com contact: newsraexponent.montana.edu 02008 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT NEWS 5
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Zoe can provide you In recognition of National Engineers fun competition in which five ac with confidential STD education. icycles will be selected. Bicycles Week, the College of Engineering hosts a •judged on the basis of beauty, me week of activities to recognize the con 3 - What do I need to know about abortion procedures? Your mind is tributions engineers make across the :s:al magnificence and/or eccentric probably racing with questions: Is there more than one kind of abortion? Will it ' it functionality. Entry to the com nation. To get a list of all the events of hurt? How much will it cost? Are there any risks or side effects? Zoe can provide m is free and prizes include gift fered throughout the week, check out you with confidential answers to these and many other questions. ricates to local bike shops. Submit http:/fwww.coe.montana.edu/engineer s of your bike by Feb. 1, 2008 to El ingweek2oo8.html. 4 - Is there someone I can talk with in person to help me sort through :nitz at the Emerson or call her for my options and feel ings? Having a knowledgable and understanding person s, 587-9797. "MSU's Jack Horner Featured on to talk with is important. Zoe can provide you with confidential client advocate icycle Eccentric" will display Discovery Channel" trained to help ou with both the medical and personal issues. We are available for I r, homegrown bicycles and will be MSU paleontologist Jack Homer you 24 hours a day on our hotline: 406-579-4727 bpanied by a traveling photography will be featured in a Discovery Channel it, "Bicycle Eclectic" composed of documentary on the possibility of re iagraphs of cyclists & their rigs by creating dinosaurs. "Dinosaurs: Return u1{> West Lincoln, # 3 Siple of the Missoula-based "Ad to Life?" is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. Bateman, MT 59715 ~ Cycling Association" The im Eastern time. Pare a striking cross-section of who f"e. The photos are accompanied by :?fl wall text: compelling stories of ltle road" experiences. , 2008 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT NEWS 7 Warmins Fashion -FUELS VERSUS FOSSIL FUELS FingerFree Mitts www.montanasweaterco.com versus fossil fuels," I problems we expeiienced in our first two locally grown fibers natural & hand dyed le to myself as I continue to fuli weeks srudying here made us question: click through Wikipedia defini will these biilliant speakers and well egarding renewable energy. "Al founded corporations be able to help the ive energy sources for powering Dominican Republic's energy and pollu mirucan" ... Dominican Republic, I tion crisis? I don't know. in my head. My computer screen But I did know that I needed to do INVESTIGATIONAL PAIN-RELIEF PATCH STUDIES and I'm sitting in a dark library. more research, to know how bad the 's out again. problem really is. Sure the lights go out !come to the Domincan. So what and the streets are bathed in exhaust Pain in your those renewable energy sources? fumes from rusting Toyota Tercel· s af assing renewable energy sourc fectionately dubbed "Public Transporta ?. ms elusive in a country where the tion." Every city has its share of ozone system can't support flushing toi layer depleting problems, right? The Do er (try breaking that habit after 21 minican is worse though. . But for a week, Santo Domingo In October 2006 the "World· s io Most limed speakers, inventors, vendors, Polluted Places" list was released by the rs, politicians, businessmen and Blacksmith Instirute (compiled by in n for the first annu "Semana In ternational environment and health ex _ional de la Energia" (International perts, including researchers from Johns f energy). Hopkins University, Mt. Sinai Medical Pain in your e conference represented con ? Center and City University ofNewYork). I n private and public sectors coming In a league with India and China, the Do rer with the hope of finding viable minican Republic made the list. "A key ons for energy and pollution prob- criterion in the selection process was :taffecting the Dominican Republic. the narure of the pollutant," said Richard isemblage of brilliant lecturers from Fuller, director of Blacksmith Instirute. d the world spoke about funds for (www.ens-newswire.com/ens/octzoo6) mping energy, biodiesel improve- The city of Haina, D.R., an old battery 1 and ethanol projection in the D.R. recylcing smelter, is a city rampant with 1litors held a fair that showcased lead poising. Impoverished neighbour ms environmental gadgets to im- hoods suffer heavily with life expectan 2 and expand the sources and quali cy cut in half (compared to wealthy na :icnergy and air. From wind rurbines tions), asthma rates soaring and a severe · lar panels, each booth had a staff metal retardation endemic. l'n ready to answer questions, hand Haina isn't the only destirute desti r.rochures and give product demon nation in the Dominican. Simon Bolivar, Q prudent momems.) slums. .fter leaving the conference, my (And a few donations from private www.thesupportstudy.com - P chatted energetically about what donors should help keep those lights on. " had just seen. Glaring ecological Isn't Sammy Sosa from the Dominican?) 6 NEWS THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEB. 14, CO~TACTS Replacement Contact Lenses A'\ailable ('>ame Da~ <\en ice>- In :\lost Case:.) • D.llh & 1 ,tended \\ear Contacts • Semi- Disposatile Contact • Disposable Contacts • Con;acb for \sugmatism • Gas Pcm1eablc Lenses • Contact olutions & Optical Supplies GLASSES • Wide elections of Frames • Brand ame & Prescription unglasses • Glassc· Prescriptions Filled• Glasses Packages (Frames & Lenses) •Ne\\ Comfon Invisible Bifocals DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE? 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The information linb mt.gov/revenue: up in that general region. with producing children was retay. 2EZ - short form Now let me ask you a few other ques through the male pheromones. 2M - intermediate form tions. Tums out that the same chemical What percentage of people would also passed through the saliva, meanir you guess believe in love at first smell? that there should also be some truth File your Montana income tax form on-line. How about love at first taste? Both of love at first taste. those theories sound pretty unromantic. Even stranger than the idea of la - Combining electronic filing with direct deposit will provide the quickest possible refund. The typical wait time for a Electronic filing ... Maybe that is why we have never heard at first smell is the influence which d refund is 5 -10 days for an e-filed return or 6 -10 weeks for it's easy and of them before. But these two possibili binh control pill may have over it. Wi a paper return. You can even make an electronic payment if there's no feel ties may be much more plausible than en who were taking the binh control f you have a tax obligation. their significantly more popular coun when they performed the t-shin u terpan. scored much worse than women Questions? .REVENUE "I Please visit our website at mt.gov/revenue or call us The major histocompatibility com were not on the pill. Once the wom toll-free at 1-866-859-2254 (in Helena 444-6900) plex (MHC) is a set of genes that play were taken off the pill, their perfo a huge role in the success of both the increased drastically. immune system and the reproductive As unromantic as it may sound, process. These genes ultimately control cent research supports the theory d tissue rejection. If two individuals with there is some sort of science to love a similar MHCs were to mate, there is a attraction. However, citing this good chance that the pregnancy would on Valentine's Day is probably not 1 eventually end in a miscarriage. wisest thing to do. Just a word of advt In a study performed at Bern Uni versity in Switzerland, researchers gave Preliminary Competition: Friday, February 15th, 20081-9PM Final Competition: ay, February 16th, 2008, 7-9PM .______$200 Cash Prize Reynol s Recital Hall Tickets: $3 students (with One Card), $5 other .Applications .Available .At ".Ask Us" Desk Co-Spons d ct1vities lov sJ t 8 DISTRACTIONS THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEB.14, ~ $ ....!i.._ $TUDENT ADVOCATES FINANCIAL liP OF THE WEEK ·rFOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION TAX REFUND TIPS T I N SPEND YOUR REFUND ON NEEDS FIRST A Decade of Rock & Roll Bli (released in February) , hit a bric Pay Down • PaydT or pav Jown th( h1ohest mter> Invest m • P ;rchase €(j nrwent l"\E"C~~s:u· t0 1r ..::::east' earmr ,, thing new and amazing to listen to and "Iron Man" (which has withal.It a d Yourself rorent1al adore. one of the most recognizable riffs in m • Attend an extra da:.s c..:-r fr r ..::. to m.:re:ase marketability However, some try to do the impos· sic), Paranoid set the cynical and thu: sible and choose which year is the best derous standard for metal. I Do thu one • Purchas~ a '1 w 0utf.t or )!O out for am~ d1'1r•r one. Choosing the best year in music is The other album is metal, folk, blue Last· like nying to choose a favorite pair of and rock'n'roll all thrown into one hell T real Yourself underwear-·each a great list~ one has its own eA"Perience. Ti special charm and album, of c memories. 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Pink Floyd as "Rock and Roll," "Going to Californ AUTO BODY also had success with Meddle, which did and "Black Dog" to name but a few. EXP ERIE N C.E ll:t.y@AJ not put them into the mainstream (they Lastly, but by no means least, th would have to wait two more years for 'INas Pete Townshend's failed "1 * Claims Handling that), but Meddle is often cited as the al· house!" e}l."Perin1ent, which. when at Now Offering Services for: bum where Pink Floyd finally found their doned, led to possibly the band's bes * Unibody & Full Frame *Brakes melodic and layered style. The high bum out of a career oflegendary class * Refinishing/Color lights are "One of These Days" and the Who's Next. Much like Zoso, every tr *Auto Glass epic "Echoes." Former Beatle John Len· is a gem. It is an example of a maste "f..latching non also saw success when he released band at the peak of their powers, wt * Alignments his greatest single out of his entire solo every member demonsn-ates why t * Import & Domestic career, the cry for peace, "Imagine." were among the best of what they • Cars & Trucks * Accessories The Rolling Stones released their from Roger Daltery's brutalizing vt good, yet troubled bluesy album, Sticky to Keith Moon's maniacal drummini *Deer, Elk, Animal Hits * Window Tinting Fingers. It has a mish·mashed feel to Townshend's whirlwind guitar sh it, but it also featured such hits as the ding, and John Enn.vistle's throb. *Insurance Approved *Mount & Balance lengthy "Can't You Hear Me Knocking," bass lines. It is not a concept album the poetic "Wild Horses," and the roar many of their other greats, but it c 917 Bridger Drive 2013 N. Rouse ing "Bitch" and "Brown Sugar." 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You've played fect. ing it believable and hit close to home. sault and traumatize your emotions, : charade of having plenty - being on But, things don't always go as In a year where the top contenders you're not paying close attention. · - for too long now. But, really, you're planned. for Best Picture are "There will be Blood" If you want a movie that will reassure iind. Way behind. Your 8-to-s just That's the setup for "Before the Devil and "No Country for Old Men," "Before you - that will remind you of human ca sn't cut it, and now you're up to your Knows You're Dead." the Devil Knows pacities for love and forgiveness - a film sin debt. Only, you're not You're Dead" is an that's enjoyable to watch and gives you "What do you do? You're too old to "you,'' you're Hank other testament to closure, this movie isn't for you. Go see I. Mom and Dad to bail you out - even (Ethan Hawke), son "If this movie human avarice and "Atonement,'' instead. You'll be the hap 1 ugh they could afford it. of two upper-mid doesn't surprise, dissolution. You'll pier for it. But if you think film is impor William Blake writes, "The weak in dle-class parents feel miserable but tant - if you prefer film that is challeng nrage is strong in cunning." Meet your who run a suburban assault and trauma- engrossed like ing, that works under your skin, that •ther, Andy Hansen (Philip Seymour jewelry store. When tize your emotions, only great cinema keeps you up at night -- you'll appreciate iffman). the plan goes wrong, you're not paying can make you feel. "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead." Suppose Andy takes you out for a things spiral out of And, isn't that the William Blake writes, "The road of ?r. He knows you need money. Truth control into an in close attention." point of great art? excess leads to the palace of wisdom." told, he does too. But he's got a plan tense drama about To remind us how But in the judgment of director and film 'it'll solve all your problems. family, trust, betray- thoroughly base demigod Sidney Lumet, Blake's wrong. He explains: You'll knock off a mom al and desperation and dissolute we Blake, "Before the Devil Knows" would j-pop jewelry store. One he knows. - punctuated by moments of levity and are? How utterly worthless and without say, is dead wrong. itore you both know, inside and out. well-crafted plot twists. hope? The movie allows its viewer two "Before the Devil Knows" will wn to the last detail: who will be If it existed, this year's Oscar for Best options: grasping inhuman ambition or, show at the Procrastinator Theatre rking, where the alarm buzzer is, the Ensemble Cast would go to "Before the worse, a fate of impotent obscurity. this Thursday, Friday at 7 and 9:30 1ount of cash in the safe. Devil Knows." Ethan Hawke plays Hank, The movie leaves you guessing. It p.m., and Saturday at 4, 7 and 9:30 You don't like it. You're behind, but Andy's younger brother. Oscar winners seems to celebrate modem humanity at p.m. (Feb. 14-16). t a criminal. He's right, though: you Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Albert Finney its worst, by depicting modem humanity at its best. And, when the closing credits ed the money. You'll make $60,000, and Marisa Tomei round out the ensem- THE ASMSU EXPONENT FEBRUARY 14, DISTRACTI ONS 10 Web "A toy xylophone Gem and mini accordion brin Lessons in Underwater Flyin 1--0.w.os :c Nick Andrews ASMSU Exponent WORDS BY gets these guys, and the dance fioor,-go mo) Joe. We just set it up right then, am Kurt McGr ane ing. After a few more originals and a few he hadn't even heard us. ASMSU Exponent more covers, this rip-roaring band calls C: He put his faith in us. it quits. I noticed you singing about pira "If I told you the Beatles were going The Tony Montana Project is next, and dinosaurs, tell me about so I The chance for I to be here in five minutes, would you get bringing emotional ska-punk and a of your lyrics. on that stage and start playing?" asks a gnarly glass-shard dancer to what has N: (The song) "Man-made Dil!t our Distractions bearded old vet, still wearing his avia already been an overwhelming night. saurs" is about construction eq team. to let the tors in the dim atmosphere of the Filling Alas, sleepy-time is calling and we must ment. A lot of my lyrics are just p Station. J eking with some of the bar reg hit the rocky road. I've written; they show the way I vi e\'111 world know what ulars, the band calling itself "Lessons in The next evening I am sitting at a things as a child. Underwater Flying" waits for the sound cluttered kitchen table in a dingy base M: Didn't you write "Weeping interesting/ man to finish setting up. Hints of nerves ment apartment with Lessons in Under es" in the ninth grade? funny/thoughtful/ peak through excited faces; this is their water Flying band members and room N: Yeah, a lot of my songs are just Ill first show. With the sound check some mates Nikole Thome, Corey Tabor and ems. ridiculous/ of the conversation dies down and curi Brandon McGuire. We play N64 hockey What are some of your musical helpful/creepy ous bar-goers move forward for a better while we wait for the fourth, and young fluences? look. est member, Max Dutcher to get picked N: Definitely the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. things we find Defined by singer, Nikole Theme's up from the dorms. Max arrives and we C: Brigh t Eyes and Against Me, piercing vocals and curious sometimes begin. of both ends of the spectrum. online each week! childlike circus keyboard melodies, Les B: Isaac Brock and Modest Molli sons in Underwater Flying is held to Hi. the Pbcies. gether by solid bass and guitar rhythms All: Hi. N: Yeah, the Pixies! I I along with powerful drums. A toy >..'Ylo So, how did your band get started M: Have you heard "Ride Away Gre phone and mini accordion bring a feeling started? Captain"? of preciousness to their deeply layered C: It started with me and Nikole For all you indie music fans out C: But, we don't sound like an rock. Throughout the set, the musi about a year and a half ago. We had to there who worship Ben Gibbard we like. cians are constantly rearranging them play a show in Gillette [Wyo.] so we re M: I don't even know how to clasa and Coner Oberst, this is the blog selves on stage, trading instruments and cruited Max to d1um for us. us. to keep you "in-the-know" about demonstrating their virtuoso of talents. M: I had to learn all the songs in a Future Plans? the future of this genre. Many of their songs de>fy traditional day. C: (Joking) I'm quitting. Showcasing a huge variety verse-chorus-verse structure, instead of upcoming artists and bands, N: Brandon started playing with us N: Just tell them we're playing mo building crescendos until they burst in this year. you can read bias, listen to the an explosion of drums. shows. C: Yeah, Brandon's the glue that M: Which we will post on our my best in cheaply produced songs, After over an hour of playing all origi download many free tracks and, holds us together. pace page. nal material, with the exception of one What do you do when you're not most importantly, gloat over your cover of Modest Mouse's "Sleepwalk N: Plug! friends who don't know the first playing music? And what is that myspace page? ing," Lessons in Underwater Flying con B: Physics. Skateboard. thing about "Tasty Bing Ji Ling" cluded their set to raucous applause and C: myspace.comflessonsinunderw C: I'm a film student. I work and or "Run Dan Run." Study up on Stoma Joe and the Knowshows were up. terfiying. this fresh muzak and feel an over h~g out with my girlfriend (nodding at Alright. Anything else? If you have not heard this Bozeman Nikole), and watch movies. whelming sense of pride when local favorite, then you have been miss Thanks a lot. M: I listen to music! some band only you have heard of ing out. Sloma Joe and his band brought All: Thank you. ends up playing at this year's Sas N: I like to paint and I work at Wells ?anger after banger of pleasing bar rock, quatch! Fargo. And we have dance parties! including a few punk tunes written by C: No we don't. the late Ben Spangler. Their experience How did the Filler show get hooked WWW.OBSCURESOUND.COM and confidence shows as Joe yells to the up? sound guy, "Tum the suck knob down N: We were looking for a bass string to five!" Everything from swing to metal at Music Villa and Started talking to (Slo- Y 14, 2008 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT DISTRACTIONS 11 ting Tips For Phobics, Maniacs, First Timers, And Long Timers S BY l Matzur Exponent For Pyromaniacs: For Kleptomaniacs: Do not express your love for fire early on in a relationship. 4 • )Stealing for love? What could be more just? ough you are absolutely in love does not mean you have to spray an So the question on everyone's mind atching things burn, explode, aerosol can through it to make a torch; is: What should I get my Valentine? It is o ash, etc., it is recommended especially if your date is across the hard to be original and on top of that it your first through fifth date you table from you. Reason three, find out might be an expensive attempt. Luck xpress this to your companion what interests them first. Do not go on ily for you, you have a manic disorder are several reasons as to why blabbing about the great forest fire you called kleptomania. So price is no lon true. Reason one, (s)he had a started last summer; you will just look ger an issue. The only things that are, elative/friend who recently died like a big jerk. Also, they might tell the are the size of the gift, security camer gic display of pyromania. Rea authorities and all that work you did to as, stolen item detectors at doorways, burning hair smells bad. Just make it look like a simple camping fire and store employees. To get around because there is gone wrong will go down the preverbal those might be difficult for some but "'UONG. d a candle on the drain. However, if they express a fas you do not care! You are master manic Gold earrings and wristwatches are dinner table cination with collecting Pokemon 'Fire thief extraordinaire! So now it all comes probably your best bet. Sadly their Energy' cards, and ONLY 'Fire Energy' down to what to get your companion: a steal-ability is low. Most of the time r=w-=~ ~ :~ JJ cards, then it might serve you well to canoe, a Chia Pet, a gold wristwatch, they are behind glass that is monitored . it:' slowly start revealing your interest in il earrings, an Orange Julius (assuming by cameras and jewelers. If you think legal fireworks and work from there. you're at the mall), or a box of choc you're thief enough, then by all means ~~:~·~ s olates? Well let us narrow it down by go for it, but you might end up paying steal-ability. The canoe is a no go as it a hefty price, ie. jail time. In my opinion is too large and awkward to carry out of the box of chocolates is your best bet. For Long Term Relationships: a store without paying for it. An Orange Everyone loves chocolate! 6xcluding How to not have a repetitive Valentine's day. Julius will be warm and nasty by the people who work at chocolate factories. time you go on your date (unless your (Maybe they once loved it, but now the t of all, congratulations on your SOB barn is a great place to rent any date is at the mall food court). Chia Pets tasty treat that inspired them no longer , plus, Valentine's day together equipment, at a low price, for outings. are a 50/50. they can be stolen, but not does.) Chocolate is a great option. It is you are very tolerant of each Additionally, a different theatre awaits many people appreciate the beauty low priced, not guarded that well, and or you know ho.v to put your you; live performances are happening of porcelain you can grow weeds on. located practically everywhere. ant other in their place! By this at the MSU Black Box Theatre, the Em th of you have been together at erson Cultural Center, and the Equinox ov1es so many times fOU go there Theatre Company all year round. You For First Daters: • Tips for your first date without your mom or dad. sleep, and you've eaten at ev and your sweetheart could also spend 5 ) time indoors at a Go-Kart arena, such ttaurant within a 300 mile radius. it is your first date. All the tips given in as Full Circle Indoor KART Racing. An m is upon you. Of course you the previous sections, excluding the other good idea is to team up with an our partner, and that 1s why you H°""'·qo.~ long-term relationships, should have additional couple and go on a picture lookt"S a\ ht r een together so long. But would you covered Remember to be polite outing Take pictures for your photo boobs " -!all not only to enjoy them, but the har ~~e !,,d;s to your companion. Guys, hold doors albums, family, friends. and/or Face y you are doing with them? Here open and if she doesn't have a prob book. However, if you are limited to the me suggestions for your Valen lem with it, pay for the date. Gals, com campus for entertainment, there is al date and other out1 gs that may municate and get to know your com • This is Montana so the first ob ways bowling and pool available in the \ panion, if you don't, what is the point cho1ce is to check out all the ac SUB and sporting events/concerts in So for the past 12 dances you have of going on the date in the first place? ; provided to you by nature. The the fieldhouse. either gone by yourself or with your Furthermore, do not be the only person mother/father Let me be the first to talking, but also do not be completely congratulate you on stepping into the silent A relationship is the coming to For Arachnophobics: gether of two people Each individ~al ) Your fear of spiders could be the key to getting out of small talk. dating ring. Prepare for a world of hurt! You think rejection is bad? Try loving should contribute equally to the dia someone and then breaking up with logue· that is the dominant trait of suc nall talk 1s the death of most first versation. and, furthermore, this time them only a month later Fun stuff! So cessful couples. . Talking too long about nothing around it will not be about the weather tear on a potential relationship as or your aunt's toenails No one likes alking too shortly about nothing spiders, excluding the people who do ne must be warned, too much talk like spiders. So there is a good chance SOB barn: out yourself gets you in the same that 1t will allow the two of you to con Things to do! (406) 994-3621 nect on a bit of a higher level forward ~ So what to do, what to do? Sim Equinox Theatre Company: http:/fwww.montana.edu/ e careful with your nothings and ing the romantic chemistry. Or (s)he outdoorrecreation will think you're a (406) 587-0737 omethings. 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It will reignite your con- http:flwww.monrana.edu/subrec http:/fwww.theemerson.org DISTRACTIONS THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEBRUARY 1 12 YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSD COMPILED BY Sarah Hanen-Bauer NEAL MCCOY MSU IDOL COMPETITION US BOMBS, FAR FROM FIN ISHED, OUT THE WILD WEST WINTERFEST When; 6p.m. When: .,:30 p.m. LIGHTS When; 10 a.m. Friday 2/15-Sunday 2/17 Where: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Where: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU When: 6p.m. Where: Gallatin County Fairgrounds What: Bud Select and XL Country are proud What: The name says it all, however, the Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge What: Come and enjoy yourself at the W!kl to present the real McCoy known as Neal Mc Judges will not include a snide British man nor What: This is a show that can please all age West Winterfest. This is the epitome of 1 Coy. This counrry singer is as diverse as the a bubbly nineties pop star! Phew... groups. Rock, and more rock will flow while \vinter festival complete with stock dialects of the south "~th influences by Char Cost: $5 students/ $10 general admission the show features an early show at 6 p.m. for dog agility contests, hockey games, chili cw ley Pride, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson. Contact: 994-3562 all ages and a 21 + show starting at io p.m. offs and more! This guy's a real star so take your honey and Cost: $12 at the door for early show 6-10 p.m., Cost: 'f,7 for a three-day pass, $4 for s· watch him shine! 151 ANNUAL PRETTY IN PINK so·s PROM and $10 at the door for the late show at 10 p.m. admission and kids io and under are free. When: Sp.m. Contact: For a complete listing of the FINNEGAN RIDGE Where: High Sides, Livingston MSU IDOL COMPETITION ule of events go to http://www.galla · When: 8 p.ITL What: Start primping those side ponies and When: .,:30 p.m. Public:J)ocuments/GallatinCoMT....Fair· Where: Owl Bar, Livingston feathering that hair because the eighties are Where: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU grounds and click on the Wild West Wi What: This is a Bozeman Celnc band that will back with a bang! Nothing says a good time What Round two is in affect! The name says fest link. cause you to fake Riverdance your little butts like pink taffeta and rolled up blazer sleeves! it all, however, the judges will not include a off! Take your sweetheart to the Owl and see 21+ snide British man nor a bubbly nineties pop BOBCAT BASKETBALL what all the fuss is about. There will also be star! Phew.. . When: 7p.m. free Valentine's desserts and champagne. RISING LION Cost: $5 students/ $10 general admission Where: MSU Ooh La La! 21+ When; 9p.m. Contact 994-3562 What: The Bobcats take of Sacramento Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge Support our Cats as they dribble, jump, PAPA MALI What: This is an incredible mix of roots, BRIDGER CLINIC' S SWEET TOOTH BALL and dunk their little booties up and d Where: The Zebra Cocktail Lounge reggae, rock and blues. Let the peaceful vibes When: 8p.m. court. What: Enjoy some crowd-pleasing funk, explode in your brain while the beats thump Where: Emerson Cultural Center rock, blues and soul this Valentine's Day with out that Roots Rock Reggae! 21+ What: Come support the clinic that offers STEPHEN VERSAEVEL Louisiana's own will Pap« Mali! Heans be Cost: $7 annual exams and contraception on a sliding When: 1-30 p.m. thumpin' while the beats keep on bumpin'!! scale! All proceeds benefit the hard work and Where: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU 21+ the community effort this group provides. Cost: $7 What: Hear the stylized world percu There will be sweets, wine, beer, music and that Stephen Versaevel is capable of. swing dance lessons! support our very own faculty member as Cost $25 each or 2 for $40 in advance, or $35 pumps out some great runes for our co at the door. munity. Contact: Cacrus records, Bridger Clinic and Cost 'f,5 students and $10 general a the Women's Center at MSU have tickets Contact: 994-3562. available so act now! 587-0681. LITILE SHADOW CATCHER: THE PHOTOGRA CLUB BOXING PHY OF D.F. BARRY CHAT WITH AN AR TIST When; 7:30 p.m. RABBIT HOLE When: Jan_ i9-April 6 When; 10:30 a.m. Where: Gallatin County Fairgrounds When: 7p.m. Where: Loft Gallery; Museum of the Rockies Where: B?zeman Public Library YV_hat: Bob and weave your little butts to the Where: Black Box Theatre at MSU What: David F. Sany is recognized as one What: This week features some chitchat What: This play was the winner of the ·oo of the 19th century's foremost recorders of fairgrounds for some nail biting suspense as grown me.a (and possibly women) hit each with az:tist Jerolyn Dirks. She'll be painting in Pulitzer Prize for Drama, so you know ir's American Indian and other western portrai other to Victory' the amum and talking about her technique, good. Come support our community theat ture. His una~es of Arutle Oakley, Sitting Bull, her process and her exhibit. You may also ~ost:. $15 general admission and Szo for and cheer them on as this amazing cast wil and the promment westerners he encoun nngs1de baby! purchas_e signed posters for only $10. All pro affectively take its' audience on a journey tered in his travels across the Dakotas in the ceeds will benefit our awesome public library! down the path of grief and the awkward mi i87os and Sos are some of the best recognized Contact: 406-723-4007 and ask for Bobby. ments that people face during unthinkable and most. thought provoking photographs MOUNTAIN GRIP WINTER IMPROV AND ACTING CLASSES that survive from the period. situations. When: 9p.m. When:. 6:15 p.m. for irnprov classes and 7:45 Cost: $15. These tickets can only be pur Contact: 994-DINO for acnng classes. Where: The Filling Station chased during the tw0 weeks leading up tc What: This group sure does have a handle on Where: Equinox Theatre show, so don't wait- The time is now peep things.. c~me to the Filler and see how tight What: Learn some great skills in a very fun at their gnp is on some serious runage! 21+ mosphere with excellent teachers. Equinox's WOMEN ' S BASKETBALL professional staff brings years of experience When; 7p.m. OPEN MIC HOSTED BY ANGELA to. the table that they would just love to share With you. Where: MSU When; 9:30 p.m. What: Come and show off those school co Where: Whiskey Jack's in Big Sky Contact: 587-0737 e>."t. 3 for more detailed schedules and pricing. and your Bobcat spirit as you cheer our La What: L~t ~ose beers sink in to give you just cats on to victory against Idaho State. enough liqw.d courage to join ol' Angela and BEGINNING LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING open that nuc up! 21+ EQUINOX COMEDY DEATH MATCH Contact: 995-5786. When: 6p.m. Where: Emerson Cultural Center When: 8p.m. Where: Eqwnox Theatre Whar: Th.ese are adult and teen classes that What: "Two teams of intrepid comic com teach .begmrung lessons on how to create mandos square off for a contest of wills. be~utiful landscapes with the use of oil paints This class is Wednesdays Feb. • and ,. · punch lines, and comedic derring-do. The 20 27 laughter comes fast and furious in an~ and March 1:?"• and 19• Cost: $55 for members. and $6o for non of improvisation that will leave audiences members breathless." Cost: 'f,7 Heisel at 587-2469 for more ~~tact. Jus,tin~ Contact: 587-0737 for more infortnaciOIL X ..~ ..tplj9 ~ . ' 1~. -. , ~ ' • . , - ,~ ~- '• -- ,. - ~-~-.u.· 1 Pregnant Woman + Fetal Development Facts + Abortion Facts + All Options = 1 Informed Woman Offering help to women hurting after an abortion & persuading society that women deserve better than abortion is the goal of www.silentnomoreawareness.org. Get The Facts! G. V. Right To Life P o. Box 634, llelgrode, MT REFUGEEALLSTARS/INOEX HTML Tuesday, Feb. 19 ASMSU Concerts, The MSU leadership SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE STARS Institute &Porterhouse Productions When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Emerson's Crawford Theatre are teaming up to present an African What: "Near the rum of the 21st cenrury, rebel forces attacked Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, forcing a panicked mass exodus to neighboring countries. Among the thou sands who fled were musicians and furure band mates Reuben Koroma and Francis Larngba Culrural Series with FOUR Eventsl (Franco) who connected in a refugee camp in Guinea, West Africa. Along with Reuben's wife Grace they began making music for their fellow refugees, providing a welcome discraction to life in the camps. The first-time filmmakers followed the band for three years as they moved 19 from camp to camp. While filming, the United Nations sponsored a trip for the group to ON 1'UE50AY FES 111dll:wmi1 FuxFrnw~L .f' rerum to Freetown so they could see for themselves that the war was indeed over and safe for thousands of refugees to rerum home. As part of the trip, the UNHCR offered the 'Potri'11mru P~"CT»Ht.JX-t.Ptumn T'Hi: •IJ~D band the opporrunity to make their first srudio recordings, which led to leader Reuben Koroma uniting the core group from the refugee camp with his former band mates, 11111f111r"Q 1»ew.t1NTm "StEflA LEONE fEFUQEE The Emperors, many of whom had remained in Freetown during the war. Together they recorded their debut album as Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars." ~l.LST Aft" @?pK 1H ,.._ EMmoJrl CHuPOYD Cost: $8 at the door. T!luT'i'.r. f~ •TTlli'DoDr Contact: porterhouseproductions.com for more information. ON fU£sc~Y FES l6 rl!ll.ia116"'l"~nn."rw1u. ~Ht .&LictvKBY l~f!MA£L SrAJf. mr~DroF·A IAHq 0 !&JAY QO~E: ME~IK OF A SOiY SOLOIEf lT~"'4 rM T~i M'U '""NO' s.. L.fllOlol. r1cm:1• Aft¥ Flllt 1ti.a;Mrt ~a ~uo~u T~t11u4Ji1u T1cm;uWi1r auti.ir' ON~EO~E,01\Y .FES 27 Pai1Rl101.lii IPtaDUCTIOMfi !/JILL PfiUM'IT nti S1£HA ~E'Ol'llE' e£rU~E'£ ALLST'~tiUTI( t:PtCML q~~· THE' Cu~it6. "1'MA'ITf~N~.W. r~m1µs. S1WENT'51 ~ U'-'T'EO f\UMSEi OF wcu~ MAL ~OOCk'm· roe !CT~ CctlCEUS ~E .IW~IW'.E AT 1'tf ~ US OE~. V'OUCHUS ~r YOU ~ OFF TI'Ck"ET PMS ~T ~e: 0002. MUST SllCW \f~~1C CHE c~m ON SuNOAY M1\111Cll 9rH P~ru110L>li Ptacucrro1111 ULL PfiUN'IT LiADl'SMIT'I{ !1.ACk:' MAMS~z.OutH Ql.HTff'it' lnUM SiOT'JtEH. lltJrterUuus-e '" km fam~ prlMLUc~i•ns - ... "'1 • eLi 0 Awri It's hard to imagine that nestled in the foothills of the Bridger ~ange, adjacent :o 1:1illion dollar homes and a ~icru_res~ue go. course, is a landfill filled with millions of tons of Bozeman's solld waste. And within that tonnage of garbage, 1s a llfenme con tribution of my own daily consumption, all beginning with my dirty diapers. I Like many landfills around the country, Bozeman's is nearing capacity and closure is imminent, forcing local city and count to re-examine what to do with the mass accumulations of solid waste that continues to pour in daily. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, we produce 230 million tons of municipal solid waste per year in the Ur. States; or about 4.6 pounds per person daily. That means, that in my 25 years as a user, consumer and abuser, I've made quite th bution, adding some 40,000 pounds of waste to our municipal landfills. Frankly, I've never thought much about my garbage, and would rather have someone else deal with it. It's that wonderful 'out of out of mind' philosophy that has done wonders in the world on both an environmental and humanitarian front. Distraught by this attitude, I decided to subject myself to what I've termed as my "social experiment." For one week, I pledged tt everything I threw away, including recyclables, forcing myself to confront and examine my daily impact on the world. Day 2: I unveil the social experiment to my roommates. They are Day 3: Discovery of the day: I eat a lot of eggs. I wonder if nine eggs In somewhat speechless, perhaps borderline agitated, after I tell them my trash is to re healthy for my cholesterol. The experiment is taking a somewhat psyc main in the pantry for the entire week in a separate bag. Despite any lingering odors, and is beginning to take a toll on me. it is to remain untouched. I tell them we're doing this for the greater good, which I find a Taco Bell wrapper mocking me from the top of the pile. I can doesn't seem to inspire them in the slightest. it. I try to console myself that I am not a bad person for succumbing tr Later, I cook breakfast, and am somewhat disturbed by the excitement I feel when I America; it was a moment of temporary hung-over weakness. throw away the first piece of waste, an eggshell. I'm feeling I find myself constantly paranoid that I'll forget to throw somethingir enthusiastic. Let the collecting begin! receptacle and begin to ponder all of the waste that I can't account for facing a moral dilemma with every trip to the bathroom; the toilet pap Later, I cook breakfast, and am However, if our house smelled like urine, I might find myself homelesl somewhat disturbed by the living quarters outweigh social jusmess. This is getting more difficult. All I can think about is trash, and I find c excitement I feel when I throw sciously thinking of how I can use less of it. away the first piece of waste, an Day 4: I go out to dinner and enjoy a greasy burger and French fries. I eggshell. the burger was served on, the three plastic cups of ranch I requested. sbc napkins. Day 2: I throw away three credit card offers, which amount to eight pieces of paper The waitress comes to clear the table, and I find myself glaring at her. and three envelopes. Usually, I don't even look at the offers, but I do notice that Dis formulate plans to distract her while I stuff all the grease laden r:rash • cover has approved me for a $29,000 credit line. Alas, when she comes, pressures to be socially normal override my e> Puzzling, consid~ring I am unemployed, can barely pay my rent, and blew most of my watch silently as she walks av.ray with my plate. money on an Italian adventure. Anyways, junk mail and bills are taking an early lead Later, I take inventory of my collections: a toothpaste container, a pla which I realize, I never recycle. ' bottle, a chip bag, an assortment of random papers and an over aburu beer cans. I find it most interesting what I'm lacking; food products. ras Can Day 7: A time for recollection. Despite the tragic end to my experiment, my major revelation is that a high percentage of my waste is recyclable, probably 60 percent or so. By putting a little more thought and effort into it, I could reduce my solid waste by a huge margin. I also realize, that the more aware I am of what I'm throwing away, the less I use. Despite the slight bouts with paranoia, psychological introspection and the disas trous Day 6, I've deemed my social experiment successful: Instead of blindly tossing things in the trash, I am more aware of my waste and how to decrease it. Now, if! could just get that wine stain out of the curtain. 1 v5: Discovery: I produce less waste when I am broke. I don't eat out as much, and ) forced to search the pantry. I'm too cheap to buy napkins, so I use dish towels. v1en I cook, I save everything for leftovers. I even reuse plastic containers as a form d'upperware. ::employment directly corresponds to me being a better steward of the environ nnt. The less I buy, the less I throw away, the less I drive my car, the less I eat, the Is trips I have to the bathroom, the more trees I save using less toilet paper and the ts water I waste flushing. Discovery: I produce less waste when I am broke. I don't eat out as much, and am forced to search the pantry. lY 6: Disaster Strikes. My garbage is missing. There are plastic cups str~ abo~t 1r living room, a beer can is in between the couch cushions and a lovely wme stam Dn my curtain; the filthy aftermath of a house party. . . Js is a low moment. My feet are sticking to the kitchen floor and my social expe:i -:?nt is gone. I run to alley in search of the dumpster, but realize it's already heading lthe landfill. In the chaos of the party, the trash bags all became one. Thus, the end the experiment, one day early. 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MONTAN 008 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT NEWS 17 C(9J MAYO CLINIC EC[REATION] Nursing Graduates i;n.en 's golf kicks off Paid interview expenses ason with new coach Generous relocation package Benefits start first day Tuition assistance Competitive salaries Continuing Education MSU women's golf will start this justing to a team about which she knew h a new leader. very little in the beginning. Both the team Mayo Clinic Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota y welcomed new Head Coach and the coach have a lot of learning to do invites new graduates to embark on an adventure qSpalding to Bozeman mid-way about each other. 1h. the year, a position few coaches "Knowing how they play is the chal and discover unparalleled opportunities for career t!iliar to. lenge for me:' said Spalding. "I'll find out mobility and growth. Our hospitals are world ·:tiding coached her first tourna a lot [Friday] when we go on our trip." renowned acute care teaching facilities where ntith the team last weekend in Riv The team is doing really well with Cali. A Billings native and former such a big change, according to Spald quality nursing is our tradition and mission. · our member, Spalding moved ing. She has instituted some changes in I Montana to be closer to home af- the team just because she is a different For the new graduate we offer clinical and 1 ears on the tour. She taught golf person with a different style, she says. gs for two years and now replac The team does seem to be reacting very classroom-based orientation to foster professional .many Basey as head coach. positively to the new regimen though, and personal growth and development. A primary · s is perfect for me because I love and Spalding is very excited to see how preceptor is assigned to ensure a successful ;g with kids they perform. She : elping them is really optimistic transition from student to professional. 1ster," Spalding "Continue to work about the upcoming cuher new posi season. To apply or learn more about nursing opportunities Jb.e is very im- for your teammates "I'm really im d with both because they are pressed with the for new graduates at Mayo Clinic, please visit · hletic depart working for you." girls that we have," www.mayoclinic.org/jobs-nursing-rst. m:and academ she said. MSU, and is The team's No. twf her team's i golfer from last Phone: 800-562-7984 year, Kelly Gillum, will red-shirt this year :cademic standings. E-mail: [email protected] rmg with school, Spalding also due to a shoulder injury. - es the importance of the team in a Enter junior LaRae Smith. She is ;1vith a very individual reputation. currently holding down the team's No. Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action and JU play for your teammates so i playing spot this season. She is also equal opportunity educator and employer. ::m are not in it just for yourself, joined in the team's high ranks with co • se golf is a very individual game," captains Stephanie Simmons and Kate .r.i.palding, "Continue to work for Steffanich. neeammates because they are work With the opening of the Hosaeus Rec q 1 you." reation Center, the golf team's practice lalding makes sure that every team facilities have improved tremendously. l er is at the tee when each player Another interesting thing those walking :ff and that every player stays un through the fieldhouse have witnessed ti last teammate concludes her iB is the nets set up in the foyers, where the und. These are some of the small team practices swing techniques. All is es Spalding made to make a big necessary for a team that lives in a bliz :I _nee in the closeness of her team. zard nearly every day. Spalding thinks · ng brought into coach a team mid- that the improvement in practice facility GREAT STORY IDEA? 13lrough the season is never an easy will make a huge difference in the perfor contact: [email protected] " and Spalding has definitely had mance of her team. ~lchallenges set before her. In an at "We will be more ready than ever," Cit to make not only her life and her she said. l 1ts' lives easier, she attended one of The women's golf team will compete ~oumaments in the fall. The prob again at the end of this month for three lfras, only six of the 11 players were days in Sedona, Ariz. r to watch. She had a tough time ad- REC[REATION] THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEBRUARY 14, 18 by Dustin Cichosz WOMEN'S BASKETBALL This Wednesday, the Lady 'Cats v.rill travel to Sacramento State for a meeting between the Hornets and, on Friday night, the Lady Cats' travel to TRACK & FIELD Northern Arizona University to play the Lady Lumberjacks. Keep an eye out With a strong showing at the Mountain State Games in Pocatello, Ida for the ladies, because with a few more key conference wins, they could get ho, the Bobcat n·ack and field squads compete in the Fleet Feet dual Friday into the Big Sky Tournament with a high seed. The Sacramento State game night. Both the men and women look for victories, even though red-shins will tip off at 7:00 p.m. pacific time and 8:00 p.m. mountain time, while the limit their depth. Don't miss seeing the nationally ranked Dan "the natural" NAU game is slated for tip-off at 7:05 p.m. mountain time. Johnson sprint and nationally ranked Ellie Rudy vault. Their performances, along with the other Bobcat track athletes, will not disappoint. Events will stan at 4:30 p.m. in the Brick Breeden Field House. WOMEN'S TENNIS The MSU Lady 'Cat tennis team will be in action this weekend as they take to a grueling road trip. On Friday. they take to the court against Wyoming, and MEN'S BASKETBALL then face South Dakota State on Sarut day. They will finish up their road trip After a couple of tough losses the Bobcats, 13-10 overall and 5-5 in the against Air Force on Sunday afternoon. Last week, the ladies opened their sea head into an important conference game Thursday against the Northern son with a win over Northern Colorado and Sam Houston State. University Lumberjacks. 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With the exception of the ton State have done a good job of bat j beat their cross state rival No. smoothly to the hole, or hit jump shots Louisville game, Georgetown has sepa tling through some tough games. Watch ? The college basketball world all night. Kansas is a scary tournament rated itself from the rest with big Roy out for these two teams in the tourney. g at the perfect moment, right opponent and probably a one-seed. The Hibbert leading the way. He is averaging Other teams may overlook them and, if ·conclusion of football season. other sure bet in the Big 12 is No. 12 Tex 13 points per game with seven boards they do, they will lose - bad. as. This is also a team built on excellent and more importantly, his 7-foot-2, 275- The big dogs in the Pac-10 right now guard play with D.J. Augustin and A.J. pound frame is a huge defensive pres are No. 4 UCLA and No. 9 Stanford. UCLA Abrams doing most of the scoring, with ence. Shots in the paint do not come easy has been in two consecutive Final Fours 111ays the same two teams in this close to 20 points per game apiece. against Georgetown. No. 21 Notre Dame and this year could easily be their third _e. One is blue and the other is Texas A&M has been pretty good as is another team that is on a roll. Since straight. Look for them to earn a one-seed lue. They are 11 miles apart, and oflate with Josh Carter playing well. Tex their loss in mid-Januruy to George in the tourney and breeze through their lry is the best in college basket as A&M can go eight or nine deep on its town, the Irish have won five straight first two or three games. No. 9 Stanford e and North Carolina are both bench with a ton of success. They have and launched themselves into the No. 2 is always at the tourney but rarely makes .r ready right now. One of these been keeping their players fresh and spot in the conference. Notre Dame has a lot of noise. The Cardinal backers hope 11 have a one-seed in the NCAA sharing the ball. However, their tourney an awesome inside-outside combination Brook Lopez's amazing play -18 points d the other will probably be a success will be limited due to the lack of with center- Luke Harangody and guard and eight rebounds per game - will lead a go-to guy. They do not have what No. Kyle McAlamey. Together, they put up them back to the Final Four. uke, the formula has been three 24 Kansas State has in Michael Beasley. 35 points per game. They lack a true center and He averages 25 points and 12 boards a SEC ill forwards, which places them game. Although they are only ranked BIG TEN Tennessee is waltzing through one ad offense. Coach Krzyzewski 24th, I would fear them come tourney There are three teams that will bring of the weakest conferences. They play arcus Nelson and Gerald Hen time. They have three upperclassmen, some serious ball to the tourney and rep an up-and-down game that most teams alce it to the hole while Greg leading three talented freshmen, and Mi resent the BigTen well. No. 8 Wisconsin, have no chance of keeping up with. They yle Singler, and Jon Scheyer chael Beasley can shoot the lights out. No. 10 Michigan State, and No. 13 Indi can easily throw up 10, 12 or 15 points in &pot up on the three-point line. He will be the college player of the ana have been battling each other and a couple of minutes. They've been over and kick play is becoming their year. the road all season. The Big Ten seems to lOO points three times this year and d butter. have some of the toughest away games. there will be more. h Carolina plays structured ball. BIG EAST Wisconsin is the best bet for a Fi The last couple of years this has been · n is a true point guard and a re This conference is absolutely load nal Four appearance in this conference. Gator country, but with the huge losses l f fast one. Coach Roy Williams ed. Trevor to their repeat champion team, they are not the same. No. 22 Florida still has 1 to get the team running up and Look for them to earn eight or pos Hughes, Marcus Landry, and Michael to spread the court and get the sibly nine bids to the tourney. Here are Flowers play magnificently together. game, just a lot less experience. The 'de to their All-American forward the schools definitely in (in conference They can get out in transition and ev players that were on the championship teams did not see real minutes. However, msbrough. Tyler is an unstop standing order): No. 6 Georgetown, eryone can shoot from outside. Their look for an upset out of them in the tour rce and with a player that can No. 21 Notre Dame, No. 19 Connecticut, defense is what is impressive. They lead ney. Coach Billy Donavon knows how to ::8 points and 18 boards against Louisville, No.25 Pittsburgh, No. 16 Mar the nation in scoring defense, allowing get the most out of his players and put JUnt the Heels to go deep into quette and Syracuse. West Virginia and 54 points per game and Landry's rec them in the best position to win. ney. Seton Hall are right on the fringe. De specs remind me of Horace Grant. He pending on who beats who the rest of also played some tough defense. Don't take this as the last word, but the season will determine which one will 112 the numbers do not lie. With all that has Jugh Texas Tech has stolen most go. One of them will malce it, and possi PAC-10 This conference started hot but is already gone down this year in college 'tedia coverage lately with coach bly both. fizzling out. Arizona State, Oregon, and basketball, the Final Four could have Su rght's midseason retirement, this With so many strong teams in the USC are playing like high school teams per Bowl quality games. · ce does have some force. No. conference, it's hard to determine who 20 REC[REATION] THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEii, PARTICIPATE! PROPAGATE! PRODUCE! The .ASMSU Exponent is hiring: Writers Cover Artists EMOTIONAL OUTBUR Editor-in-Chief Ad Sales Manager BIG BOBCAT LOVI Graphic Designers Managing Edi tor In the spirit of today's festivities, I polo, and I believe I saw th would like to take a little time and reflect on football jerseys recently. N on the things that I love. We all know ~ur tennis team good, they are that Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, icons. and the Denver Broncos top the list, but The Spitit of the West one thing that stands above all athletic Band is always on top of their figures in my mind, is the Bobcats of one thing to see a group of ins Montana State. Feb. 14 marks that time ists at a basketball game, and it's of year to get a little to see them contact: emotional and have wanting to [email protected] a little fun. So here and chee ·• · or call 994-2224 you have it folks, i4 their team. Pre things I love about "Also, the naked all of you. the Bobcats. Thecolo The Bobcat ems guys at the football and GOLD. blem in general is games. With some awesome. It is loved work on your danc football-pa so much that the Enough said. Charlotte Bobcats ing skills, you too lloveitwb team went ahead could make sport- ery team sin@ and copied our logo, mg events enter- school song or so I believe they the crowd a did. taining. " end of a gam I love the track just shows th team's enthusiasm that they ha1 at meets. Any time theit-fans! an athlete is jumps Speaking 1 ing, vaulting or throwing, the team claps fans, how about the seven or eigb I together to light a fire under the athletes Crew members who sit by the ban competing at the time. I would love it ing basketball games? My recomn: even more if they were actually in uni tion: If you aren't going to join the son. ten to them because they are extr 9 l I C tr J"""'"' MR. MACK'S The heart that our men's and wom clever. Also, the naked guys at th en's basketball team put there every ball games. With some work or T-Shirt Printing BARBER & BEAUTY time they step on the court. dancing skills, you too could make Graphic Design I love the annosphere at football ing events entertaining. SALON games. The players and coaches are so Being associated with the l Copy Writing fir~d up to play that it is actually fright community, I just love it and am! erung. Just ask any spitit squad mem to be a part of it. Web Design ber. Three minutes before every game, The school song. It just nevc OPEN TODAY the squad leads the team on the field af old! ter the cannon is shot and smoke fills the 1 \ll \Our creaLhf' needs Out of the 7, 623 statistics tha 1 'under onc roof ' air. Cheerleaders and dancers basically are available to spons fans, this run their asses off to not get trampled by one that I love the most - there $IO HAIRCUTS the blood-thit-sty Bobcats. Okay a little marriages that have happened b s '""'*• •• corny, but I wouldn't want it any other members of the MSU track team way. 1-800-539-1342 are in dit-e need of a soul mate, I 441 E. MAIN www.lictycreative.com The outfits that the women's tennis further than this group of people. 585- 8141 team wear. They have a new shin every I love the fact that next year i \ ..,k f( I' lln• ..,, \lllt'lll Uhl'Olllll s.ingle time I see them. One time it was to be even better than some alrea nesdye, another it was a cute light blue cessful Bobcat seasons. f -t SIERRA LEONE'S REFUGEE AIL STARS ITT BUITERED RUM & 1HE with THE DUHKS FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH WAYBACKS Human Rights and Social Jusice GALLATIN FAIRGROUNDS lillatin Gateway Inn, Bozeman, MT Festival, Film and Community $30 BEFORE OR $35 AT DOOR 7:30 PM DOORS, 8:30 PM SHOW Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 Emerson Theater, Bozeman ••ALL AGES•• lK>rs 7 PM, Show 8 PM • $20 in Advance February 27, Wednesday PRE-PARTY GALLATIN VALLEY SKATE $23 at the Door PARK FUNDRAISER • 5-Bpm Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM • $25 handrails • skating film • live music ne dance. relax and enjoy this show to remember general admission seating SS with Spearhead ticket i th the Waybacks, who headlined Sweet Pea in www.sierraleonesrefugeeallstars.com 5PU• Pl'i' 07, and Hot Buttered Rum, a Bozeman favorit.e. www.dubks.com Also showing in Missoula on Thursday, rickets are limited so don't W'dit on this one... March 27th at the Wilma Theater. ~ ~t your tickets at Cactus Records, Borders, or -line at www.porterhouseproductions.com ~ THIN SENDU YOUR OPINI letters"' e>..-ponent.montana.edd expTHEASMSUone 14, 2008 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT STATIC 23 SUDOKU A PUZZLE FO R TH E MIN D 8 4 2 T ANOTHER BAG OF M&MS 1 7 5 3 cers, candy, poached quail eggs, Basically, each person had their way ; y any other name would never ofshowing emotion, and they did it when 7 3 2 4 1c. J sweet. Except this isn't real! necessary. Planning everything around b you in the face on Valentine's one day a year to try and reconcile or realize that years of study, work, save a relationship that may not be sav 9 1 i~ting, living, jogging, drinking, able seems asinine. If it didn't work the " :, don't amount to anything - not other 364 days that year, why should it L ~1gofM&Ms . work on a day where you get flowers and , - 3it on my white couch ponder chocolate? Jane wouldn't agree; (as I 4 5 8 tuJose adaptation of Cormac Mc wag my finger), oh no, oh no. ~ newest novel to a possible film, A longing exists in all of us, maybe for E :hg else happens. The proverbial the future to be now instead of later, the 9 2 5 us on and I realize, ''Why in the past to be forgotten and for all the rela 1~ere a Valentine's Day?" tionships to work out. And I wish I was . 1-0.novel I speak of, "The Road," the president, but it isn't going to hap 4 3 8 ,. s territories such as post-apoc pen! Love at first sight -- how cute. Love -:r errain and father-son relation- conquers all -- cuter. Love will find a way 1srmgs that may define the culture -- the cutest. 7 wive in. However, what is Valen Have we become such a ridiculous 3 society that we see everything in terms '" iy? Some cooked up celebration DIRECTIONS: FILL IN THE GRID SO THAT EVERY ROW, COLUMN, AND 3X3 ofred and pink, flowers and chocolate? If m' in the world between two peo BLOCK CONTAINS THE DIGITS 1 THROUGH 9. ::~pparently doesn't exist outside two people are meant for each other, the may? ls it so important it gets its two of them will find a way to navigate • '? Real atrocities are happening one another's feelings. No universal love ., .• ere, and we are worried about will be "granted" to them by a cupid's ar t of roses to get our overindul row out of the sky. '.: 511ificant other." If love does ex People make relationships, not love. ::rks she also tackled sensibility, I just gave them me. Shouldn't that be .::.ridely used for the Age of Reason enough? ;i; England. OOJCSTORE JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1- Three Year Faculty Director 3- One Year Student Director A1rnlications are available from the Bookstore Customer Service Desk 1culty Director Eli ibility- Must be at 18 years of age,and at least an Assistant Professor with three consecutive years ofservice at 2 .antana State University. udent Director Eli ibility- Must be at least 18 years of a~e , and r:iust have earned at least fifty s~mester ~r~~i~s . Stude~ts .m.ust be nd remain) eligible 2by maintaining the credit and grade pomt requJreme~t~ of MSU for extra-~urncular eltg1b1hty. Any md1v1dual 10 receives direct support from a full-time Bookstore employee is not eltg1ble to serve as a Director. 24 STATIC THE ASMSU EXPONENT I FEB. 14, STATIC \\edncsda). Feb. 20. 2008 12:00 noon-3:00 r.m. Ribbon C11tti11fj (al 12:00 110011 Refreshments, Fun, Prizes, Entertainment E\.•eryone welcome! VALENTINE LOVER GONE CRA Valentine's Day is supposed to be week of meeting the biblical c a special holiday where you show that they decided to build an ark t special someone how much they mean Last time I heard they were en0 to you. But what happens when that spe guess I dodged that bullet. cial someone turns out to be crazy and I want to make it clear that I cares nothing for you? nothing but respect for chicks that It was the year of 2002 and I was in guys that they aren't interested. T high school. I had a crush on this chick way the guy isn't left hanging and Valentine's Day was rolling around. move on. It's a humanitarian app TV shows teenage boys that the best don't think it is necessary to tell the way to win a chicks heart is to surprise that every time you look at him youll her with a bouquet of flowers. I figured to run for the Pepto-Bismol. I hate that pink daisies were just right. Soon I chicks who are too nice to tell the would be getting that affection every boy they don't feel the same way and t wants on Valentine's Day. they should just be friends. Guys can The plan was, right before speech be friends with a chick unless sez and debate practice, to ask her to walk been ruled out. It's just a fact with me to my locker. Once she was at Valentine's Day should really my locker I could open the locker door like an emotional "No Spin Zone" and whip out the flowers. Surely my boy nus Bill O'Reilly. Just tell each other: ish charm could win her over. truth about how you feel and comell The plan went pe1iectly. The chick agreement. There's no need to walked with me to my locker, and I de ther party cry. livered the flowers. The only thing I couldn't plan for is her reaction. She just blushed took the flowers, then told me I was too ugly to date and walked off with the flowers. All I could do was stand there and look shocked. For the rest of high school and, most would argue, Hang 011 to your college, I have not had the confidence seats for some of the necessary to rebound. How can anyone wildest skiing. mountain recover from being called too hideous biking. dimbmg, and to get a free meal from? Does that mean BASE jumping films! that there are some guys that are just too unsightly to go out with and get a free • meal from? But everything turned out OK. The ·.• chick turned out to be completely insane. She dated one of my friends instead and ·~ ate his soul one day. Now she goes to school at the other school (Missoula) and met a guy named Noah. Within one • • Hosted by the Bridger Ski Foundation Nordic Saturday, February 23 7pm at the Willson Auditorium TlCKEI QUILEIS Bangtail Bike and Ski, and Northern L1""hts Trading Co S10 advance. 512 at the door " · 8ITHEASMSUEXPONENT STATIC 25 :NTINE'S DAY DOWN AND DIRTY e the first to admit that Valen And, guys, there will be a lot of girls with is not a holiday for the lonely, that mindset out and about, so it might What holiday is? A little com pay off for you to buddy up and do the aybe moping around during same. time is acceptable, but the im- If you really want to lift yourself up, - gust some people seem to de- lift someone else up. Use today as your - b. 14 is beyond me. motivation to get that big brother/big ~t~ ~~~tJll •.doesn't mean you have to sit at sister application in. Or you could be templating why you were put come a CAP mentor. I know that the BLUEGRASS-JAMGRASS-NEWGRASS FESTIVAL tto live such a miserable exis local rest homes are always looking FEBRUARY I 5-17, 2008 .me, nor is it an excuse for you for volunteers, and the residents there - l every ounce of black in your would .love to have some company. (I featuring Grammy Award Winning Tim O'Brien Band "ell and put yourself on display have an extra special spot for the elderly Plus Infamous Stringdusters, Crooked Still, Kanes Rfrer, :.nting idiot. If you are alone on so really -- even if not today--you should Growling Old Men, Head for the Hills & ~·s holiday, you do have other volunteer there). On the other hand, nobody is forcing local fm•orites Stormy Creek & Bridger Creek Boys .ample, you could use it as an you to celebrate this holiday at all; I am Tickets at Cactus Records or call 406-995-8071 i~Jty to show a little extra ap- not Jewish, so I don't celebrate Hanuk 2 ti towards those you do have in kah and, I assure you, I have never lost ·_if you don't have a single other any sleep over it. Ifyou are not one to be ·r1 your life, then yeah, this day real sentimental with this sort of thing, ' •k). and the above recommendations do not ;,1Ulother would be ecstatic if you really catch your interest, then mosey • r: and told her what an awesome on through Feb. 14 this year without ac ;:J sfhas been. Maybe your grand knowledging its existence at all. After !!Unt/cousin/sister (male rela all, it is leap year, so losing a day is ac :iwell; use your own judgment) ceptable. Holidays give us the freedom J;;oending the day alone; this is a to pick and choose; please feel free to do oortunity to let them know they so. ., ing your mind and you care. If you are one of the lucky ones who J1itine's Day is an awesome ex does have someone who is truly special :"!::'eat yourself to something nice to share this day of love with, count your ~·'you wakeup feelinga bit down, blessings. There are a lot of people who - rhe perfect (buyers' regret-free) would love to be in your shoes. You do · t yourself a little gift. If the day not have to make it expensive, nor does 'Presses you, wrap it and then it need to be extravagant. A little can go -.1ccordingly, acting surprised if a long way when it is done right. If you have a Valentine, just remember that j it \vith your friends. There is your someone special picked you above 1n that your entire entourage everyone else. Make sure you thank t1ould be cursing their bad love them for that. well; do a group thing. I cannot a better time for a ladies night. 91. 9 bozeman 89.5 livingston QA - WebCT users: requests 406.944.4492 Training and support wil. continue streaming online at www.kglt.net throughout the selection and phase of alternative public radio celebrating 40 yearthswest montana in of the new system. in sou • zore info uisir http:l/e11.monflma.edu/BTO i111zoullfion 26 STATIC THE ASHSU EXPONENT I FEB. \-\~~ \~ ..:_:~:=.-~~~Swt-1.v ~~~~~~~~~~,: ~ ~ > OMIGOO! IT'S 1 P?..£.S I DE.N TS I CultureC0111 co O/AY ALRE.AD~?.' PERSPECTIVE COMMENTARY L *- ~ Let me come right out with it: I don't you can't escape it. I even did a like the new chemistry building! Not be periment. I wandered, lonely as cause of its looks, nor its form-follows around to every comer of the function design, or even its location - and then even off campus, five (though I do miss the trees). What I can't away! - and I could still hear the stand is the noise. fans blowing, blowing, incessan But first things first. I can hear you ing, like metal lungs ofour post· saying, "William Wordsworth? The Eng souls. I tried pretending that it lish Romantic poet? We thought he was the wind. But it didn't work. It dead?" I am, of course, but as any poet loud. And one of my favorite · knows, there is dead -- and then there is this campus used to be - the sil dead. If you don't believe me, just read the sounds of silence. Simon my simple-but-profound poem, "We Are funkel got that from me, you knotl Seven." And after you're done admiring way, try this sometime: If there's Crossword it, and reading the many books on me power failure and the fans ac ACROSS -- even in the MSU libraiy -- ask your and the backup power happens 1 Report card self: "Can someone this famous really be down as well, which I suppos superlative dead?" Immortality is what we poets live - never. But imagine trying it: 6 Customary extras. briefly for - and if you don't believe me, go read walking around campus and 10 Ne1ghbonng my justly famous "Ode: Intimations of the silence. You used to be able planet 14 Fowl perch Immortality." And weep. this campus and look at the B 15 In of But what I really and the Big Sky 16 Shrinking Asian want to talk about is contemplate· sea 17 Hasuly noise. After I died in " ... and I could still -and listen 18 Say I'm sorry" i850, I spent some 20 On Iha other time wandering hear the giant fans hand 21 Tenant"s the earth - like my blowing, blowing, payment friend Coleridge's 23 Supplied the incessantly blow cash for Ancient Mariner - 24 Mythic riddler looking for a nice, ing, like metal 26 Give a lecture quiet resting spot, 28 Evening affair lungs of our post 30 Use a poker with some beauty 34 Corrupt and nature, maybe industrial souls." 37 Tenant even some winter 39 Youngster 40 Be of service to recreation oppor- voice to na 42 Changed tunities. My own Lake District is still en::. of little round Aeolian h 44 In the past C 2007 Tnbune Media ~rvtCH. Inc 8/17/07 45 Flowering shrub All rightl re1orved. lovely, but oh, the tourists and the cars! 47 Undulating To paraphrase myself: "My slumber did the winter, as the birds contin 48 Tugs abruptly 7 Moves on my spirit steal!" With all the traffic, and them: from full choir ... down to 50 F1rst-a1d item sneaky feet Solutions clamoring for plastic souvenir models of ary's small ensemble ... to q 52 Neighbor of 8 Corp titan A 0 8 Austria me standing near Tintem Abbey looking 9 Drug grouping 'I 1 'I eventually ... just one, singing 54 Garden-variety 1O Metal lure thoughtful, a dead poet could barely get 58 Made 11 Desertlike s IM solo. reparation 12 Tear down )i s any sleep. I suppose we could all walk 61 In excess of 13 Ethan Frame's And so I moved to Bozeman, Mon with our fingers in our ears to 63 Exist vehicle 3 tl tana -- the MSU campus, in particular. It 64 Opera glasses 19 Get-go I d the hum. That way we could at 1 66 Mrs Fred 1 'I had everything I was looking for: abun 22 Of banishment 3 IM our own heart beat. Or maybe we Flintstone 25 Dot of land N 'I dant natural beauty, solitude, even some 68 Radio tuner 3 try to compel ourselves not to hear 27 Repeated 0 .1 decent English lectures on poetry once 69 Versifier 29 Over-the- even if hearing, not to be bothered 70 Thespian counter sale in a while. And most important of all: si But such hums of modernity d 71 One on one's 31 Southern veggie c~r=-i~-::-+-+-+=- lence. _To quote my favorite poet again, side soul. 32 Ukra1ne·s capita t--t--1--+-+-- "the silence that is in the starry sky(rhe 72 Chuck 33 M1n1ature tl 3 ~ n What is to be done? When one 73 Hanker whirlpool v z v 1 sleep that is among the lonely hills." longer hear nature? Move, I guess. 34 Auction site But not anymore. Ever since they DOWN 35 Lyra's brightest the campus in Missoula is nice. fired up the blowers on that new chem 1 Some Nonh star 49 In regal fashion 58 M"A"S"H' star Afncans 36 Part of the plot 51 Country of is_ny building, it's been bye bye birdie. 2 Kind of menu 59 Labor True dignity abides with hinl 38 ·semfeld" f1ords 60 Of the mouth Literally. It's so loud it's even chasing 3 Reluctant character 53 Proficient alone. Who, in the silent hour of: 62 Docs for the birds away, let alone most of the 4 UCLA rival 41 Buckle 55 Valletta's island inward thought, Can still s=i~'~ 5 Heal in a can dachshunds 43 Water Jug 56 Medieval suit 65 Excessively d~ad poets in residence. Except for Allen and still revet·e himself, 6 Spir led vigor 46 Pra1T1e wolves 57 Memorize 67 Swelling reducer Ginsberg. He says he likes it, something In lowliness of heart. about the way it howls. 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