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MK Wednesday, November 13, 2013 montanakaimin www.montanakaimin.com CAMPUS UM gets $1 million for biomass study Megan Petersen ganizations to receive a combined components,” Chung said. “The conversion.” idemic. Since 1996, it has affected Montana Kaimin $10 million in grants from the U.S. component I will work on is to Chung said beetle-kill trees are more than 42 million acres of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Their figure how to efficiently — eco- virtually useless in the commer- forests. The way forestry graduate stu- purpose is to study the hurdles in cial sense. After Mountain pine Mountain pine beetle out- dent Lucas Wells sees it, there are using beetle-killed trees as a sus- ‘So the question is, beetles lay eggs in tree cores, their breaks tend to come in waves, two options when it comes to trees tainable source for bioenergy. larvae consume the tree’s nutri- according to the Montana De- killed by mountain pine beetles. Chung said his research will why don’t we ents for months. partment of Natural Resources “Use it or lose it,” Wells said. rely heavily on field work, which The dead trees are too weak and Conservation. Beetle activity “That pretty much sums it up.” he expects to begin next summer. utilize those fuels to be used as timber for con- spiked in 2007 and has steadily Wells is one of three students “These kinds of (projects) can struction, so they often rot in the climbed as a result of mild win- working on biomass projects with be easily integrated into forestry to produce woods, which can lead to wild- ters and light precipitation, which Woody Chung, associate pro- classes,” he said. “I plan to have fires, Chung said. would normally kill off new gen- fessor of forest operations in the students for field studies next energy and “So the question is, why don’t erations of beetles. College of Forestry and Conser- year.” replace fossil fuels?’ we utilize those fuels to produce This grant is the first of its kind vation. The team just recieved $1 But there will be more than just energy and replace fossil fuels?” to study beetle-kill across state million to study how to convert UM students working on the proj- Woody Chung, he said. “It’s a win-win situation.” borders. Researchers from univer- dead, commercially useless trees ect, which is a collaborative effort associate professor Leana Schelvan, communica- sities across Montana, Wyoming, into biofuel. spanning three states. tions director for the College of Idaho and Colorado will collabo- The University of Montana is “There’s a group of scientists nomically efficiently — deliver Forestry and Conservation, said rate on the 5-year project. one of eight universities and or- for this project all with different biomass feedstock to a facility for the pine beetle situation is an ep- See BEETLES, page 4

CAMPUS REMEMBERANCE UM considers replacing bricks Madelyn Beck Montana Kaimin

Walking across the brick pathways on campus is bad. Biking is worse. But people in wheelchairs may struggle the most. “I’ve had difficulties with them for years,” said Kurt Skrivseth, a business major and wheelchair user. Skrisvseth said he avoids the bricks, especially in winter. However, that could change soon. A meeting in the University of Montana’s Main Hall on Fri- day added possibilities for im- proving Ryman Mall, the brick pathway between the Lommas- son Center and Knowles Hall. When Skrivseth heard the brick pathway might be re- placed, he said, “You mean I won’t get whiplash going around on them anymore?” The University is considering replacing the pathway with Kylie Richter/Montana Kaimin See BRICKS, page 4 A picture of a fallen soldier rests on the the Grateful Nation Montana Fallen Soldier Memorial at the University of Montana on Veterans Day.

Volume CXV I Issue 44 UM’s Independent Campus Newspaper Since 1898 @KaiminNews Montana Kaimin 2 OPINION Wednesday, November 13, 2013

ROMANCE COLUMN

NEVER HAVE I EVER ON THE OVAL Been good at female friendships around the “I’m just gonna write a novel, maybe two ... just to By Ashley Nerbovig get some feedback.”

SOUTH PARK N’ RIDE I went back to Seattle last weekend and visited my high school rowing team. OVAL “Duct tape holds every- After I had said my hellos, I asked some of the girls if they had seen a THE UC thing together. It held us man who used to give Spanish lessons by the lake. One of the girls asked if “ My brother wishes he together through WWII.” I came home to learn Spanish. Everyone laughed and I thought, “Oh good, EDUCATION BUILDING could go back to high let's all joke together.” “I hung out with them and @aroundtheoval school — relive his glory #aroundtheoval So I decided to chime in with some good old-fashion sarcasm. he was like extra dumb.” days.” “Yeah, I decided I wanted to take Spanish lessons and I thought the best way would be to take a 10-hour bus ride from Missoula to Seattle, and come to Green Lake to get a one-hour lesson from a guy who wears a large his week in the news, tarp as an advertisement.” nothing really hap- KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE It sounded a lot funnier in person, I swear. None of them laughed pened. A+C though, either because they thought I was trying to be mean or because T I mean, don't get me wrong, Arts column again they didn’t understand the joke. But I was disappointed. Here I was, hoping there's tragedy all over the By Eben Wragge-Keller to bond with these young ladies, and I failed miserably. world: Republicans are pissed The worst part is I desperately wanted to be their friend. These girls off about God knows what happened. What, am I going ny. I really liked that one about are like sixteen years old — I literally can do almost everything they can’t. (best guesses involve our presi- to talk about the mayoral race, the lesbian couple. Drink, vote, drive (probably). I have my own apartment. I have a job. I’m a dent), Democrats are pissed off or make some crack-head jokes WK: That was Ashley. fucking adult. about Republicans, children about Toronto's mayor? It's too Confused Risk: Who? But they aren’t gonna invite me to hang out next time I’m in Seattle. And are starving, and then there easy. WK: Our romance colum- that is really devastating. was that whole typhoon thing Threatening Risk: Well you nist. You’ve never really left Female relationships are hard. For whatever reason, women find it dif- in the Philippines. But sadly, should've thought about that this office, have you? ficult to be friends. At least when it comes to creating lasting friendships. this doesn't feel local enough. when you started this column. Understanding Risk: Well The problem is that every girl wants female friends, but no girl will ever You damn college kids want I mean, you write one story per whatever. I'm sure yours is admit it. Any girl who does the whole, “I’m only friends with boys and I news pungent enough to make week for the paper, it doesn't good too, even if there are few- like it that way” bit is probably smudging the truth a little. your eyes water, and proximity even have any sources, and you er lesbians in it. I love my guy friends, I think they are great, but girl friends let you wal- plays a big part in that. So what still can't get it together? Maybe WK: It would be nice if I low when you need to. They tell you how beautiful you are. They lend you we're left with is a "writer" who we need to talk about your po- could write about national is- their favorite black dress because you have a date that night. is at a loss for material, and a sition with the paper. sues, but it gets convoluted and But trying to be friends with girls is the equivalent of trying to date a very frustrated editor. WK: Don't get carried away, complicated quick. So I stick to boy. Joining me in this week’s it's just one column. fart jokes. You can’t come on too strong. You can’t be all over their guy friends. discussion of why I can't get my Demanding Risk: You have Sarcastic Risk: Yeah, great. You can’t try to kiss them too early on. You have to handle your alcohol, be act together is Kaimin editor-in a measly 500 words to fill, and Way to uphold the integrity of classy, be thoughtful, bathe, put on a cute outfit. -chief, Tamy Risk. a week to do it. This is really our paper. So glad I hired you. In some cases, it’s easier to get a guy to marry you than it is to convince Risk: Why are you tran- unacceptable. Seriously, man, WK: I still don't know what a girl to grab coffee. scribing this? you need to step it up. to write about. And your cyni- I heard a Ted Talk the other day about how women compete for male WK: Don't worry about it. So WK: Well what the hell am cism isn't helping me come up attention as if it is the holy grail, the only thing that makes women feel good forgive me, but what should I I supposed to do when there with anything. Unless ... about themselves. This always makes me sad. The relationships I have with write about? No one reads this is nothing relevant to write Hungry Risk: I'm hungry. girls often leave me feeling more fulfilled than my friendships with guys. thing anyway. about? I can't make the news, And I honestly don't even care My best guy friend, no matter how hard he tried, could never relate to Risk: You shouldn't be ask- nor can I make people care anymore. Just turn something the embarrassment of hooking up with a cute boy and realizing you're ing me this question two hours about the news. Especially if it in already. wearing your granny panties. before deadline. Didn't you isn’t something that’s happen- WK: Yes ma'am. Sometimes it’s more natural to relax around guy friends, and it’s easier think about this last week? Or ing immediately around them. [email protected] to get to know them. But don’t give up on female friends, and don’t pretend even over the weekend? Sympathetic Risk: Well you @eben_wk it’s not something you want. Putting out good vibes is always better than WK: Yes! No, not really. But don't just get to sit there in apa- trying to keep up this weird defensive thing girls learned in high school. even if I had, nothing really thy. I think your column is fun- Everyone wants friends, and everyone should have friends, male and female. So, ladies, invite me to your birthday party. I’ll bring the pumpkin spice We’ve got news for you. Please send any news tips, ideas lattes. GOT NEWS? and press releases to [email protected]. [email protected] @Anerbovig

The Montana Kaimin, in its 116th year, is published Business Phone 406-243-6541 by the students of the montana Newsroom Phone 406-243-4310 University of Montana, Missoula. kaimin The UM School of Journalism uses the Montana Kaimin Editor-in-Chief Photo/Video Editors Megan Petersen Tommy Martino Cassie Hintz for practice courses but Amy R. Sisk Meghan Nolt Andrew Visscher Justin Reichert Ashley Nerbovig Business Manager Hunter D’Antuono Ashley Nerbovig Taylor Romack Bjorn Bergeson assumes no control over Nick McKinney Design Editor Arts+Culture Reporters Austin Smith Copy Chief policy or content. News Editors Jess Neary Bjorn Bergeson Stacy Thacker Allison Bye Zeno Wicks Web Editors Jesse Flickinger Kelsey Wardwell Copy Editors The Montana Kaimin is Austin Green Ashley Nerbovig Matt Hudson Designers Kathleen Hodges printed on campus by Jackson Bolstad Ric Sanchez Sports Reporters Allison Bye Ryan Mintz Printing and Graphics. Arts+Culture Editor News Reporters Alexandria Valdez James Alan Rolph Hunter Pauli Eben Wragge-Keller Madelyn Beck Andy Bixler Kylie Richter Donelle Gryphon Sports Editor Alexander Deedy Karl Schneider Nate Goodburn Ric Sanchez Send letters to the editor to Austin Schempp Kaci Felstet Sam Waldorf Columnists Cartoonist [email protected]. Jess Field Photographers/ Santee Ross James Alan Rolph Editorials are discussed Katheryn Houghton Videographers Cheyenne Turcotte and written by Kaimin editors. Montana Kaimin Wednesday, November 13, 2013 NEWS 3 MISSOULA Leaf removal to affect parking must be parked on sides of the rake their leaves onto the Madelyn Beck NOVEMBER 6-8, 12-13 NOVEMBER 25, 27, 29 Montana Kaimin street with even-numbered street, against the curb, before addresses from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. collection day. They ask that Area 1: North of the Clark Fork Area 3: Everywhere south of Fall is ending, and most of For odd-numbered days, the residents don't include any (toward the Rattlesnake). the river, east of Ryman, and the leaves around Missoula must be parked on the other sticks or debris. north of Highway 93 S. have already taken the plunge. side of the street during the All leaves collected will be NOVEMBER 14, 15, 18, 20-22 For those who don’t want to same time. taken to Eko-Compost as part Area 2: Everywhere east of DECEMBER 2-6 deal with a yard full of leaves, For special districts, vehi- of the City’s recycling efforts. Ryman and north of South Street, Area 4: Everywhere south of the city of Missoula is doing cles are prohibited from both For detailed maps and except University District. South Avenue and Highway the dirty work. The dates for sides of the street from 6:30 instructions, go to the City of 93 S (for example, Lew- leaf removal correspond to a.m. to 5 p.m. Missoula website or call the NOVEMBER 19, 26 is and Clark Villiages). specific areas and districts. If a car is left in these ar- City Street Maintenance Divi- Special district #2 and #3: There are also specific eas, it will be towed a block sion at (406)-552-6360. University District and blocks DECEMBER 5TH parking restrictions for leaf or two away so leaves can be [email protected] directly surrounding them. Special district #1: Several removal during these dates. removed. streets east and west of Higgins On even-numbered days, cars The city asks that residents Avenue on the north side of the river, as far east as May Street, Dates according to the City of as far west as Van Buren and Missoula 2013 leaf collection as far north as Alder Street. schedule. Montana Kaimin 4 NEWS Wednesday, November 13, 2013

BEETLES assistant professor in UM’s en- BRICKS According to a 2007 UC Berke- walked by and thought it smelled From page 1 vironmental studies program, From page 1 ley study, concrete manufacturing awful. will lead the outreach in Mis- emits five percent of the world’s car- “I say it was a musky and kind “This one is unique because soula for K-12 and University cement slabs painted like bricks bon dioxide. The study also found of concentrated smell,” Mann said. it’s a collaborative group and classes. and recycling the orignials. concrete annually consumes 1 bil- The Health and Safety Exec- because of the scope of the work “We’ll be teaching them to “Major issues are access, sus- lion tons of water and 9 billion tons utive found in a 2003 study that they’re going to do,” Schelvan trace matter and energy, and to tainability and maintenance,” said of rock and sand. The study stated long-term exposure to epoxy resin, said. “It’s pretty big in the scale understand carbon cycles,” Co- Bernadine Gantert, coordinator the concrete industry is the ”larg- a main ingredient in cement seal- and number of partners.” vitt said. “There will be a great for Disability Services for Stu- est user of natural resources in the ants, will actually induce allergic The project doesn’t just involve emphasis on interweaving the dents. “This affects everyone from world.” reactions in a process called sensi- research – the grant also estab- content and practices (of the women with strollers to people on After the concrete test slab was tization. lishes an education outreach grant research).” crutches.” placed, it was covered in a sealant The test slab cost UM around program. Beth Covitt, research [email protected] Kevin Krebsbach, associate di- which smelled toxic, Giordano said. $2,400, Giordiano said. Though re- rector of Facilities Services, said the He said he was worried what im- setting the bricks may take more first “test panel” of stamped and pacts it could have on the people time and energy, he said it could Intstitutions particpitaing in painted concrete received mixed and environment around the slabs. also help the campus community results. He said emails prompted Cassidy Mann, sophomore come together by having student $10 million biomass study by the slab were “50-50.” Primarily, management information systems groups participate in brick removal Krebsbach said that people disliked major, said she and her friend and cleaning. how the concrete looked. [email protected] • Colorado State University “A lot of people like it, but it’s not as charming as the bricks out there now, ” Krebsbach said. MONTANA • University of Idaho Bob Giordano, director of the Missoula Institute for Sustainable • University of Montana Transportation, said the positive KAIMIN email responses never expressed a THE preference of concrete over bricks. IS HIRING FOR SPRING • Montana State University He said they were just happy the surface was smooth, and that many REPORTERS • University of Wyoming didn’t even know concrete was used. APPLY COLUMNISTS Giordano said he is in favor of • U.S. Forest Service Rocky keeping the bricks. He said placing ONLINE COPY EDITORS the old bricks closer together and turning them on their broad sides VIDEOGRAPHERS Mountain Reserach Station would eliminate the gaps while preserving the style. PHOTOGRAPHERS • National Renewable Energy Lab By keeping the bricks, the Uni- PAGE DESIGNERS versity would preserve its rustic look and cut down on the negative www.montanakaimin.com@ • Cool Planet Energy Systems impacts of concrete, which Giorda- no says are ”green house gas inten- OR STOP BY THE OFFICE sive.” (SECOND FLOOR OF DON ANDERSON HALL) Montana Kaimin Wednesay, November 13, 2013 ARTS+CULTURE 5 REVIEW M.I.A. covers ground on new album

Matt Hudson Montana Kaimin

Since the release of her debut album, Maya Arulpragasm, or M.I.A., has been a tough artist to nail down. Her success lies in an ability to tap into trends without wearing them out, not quite fit- ting the mold but overlapping it at times. That doesn’t happen by acci- dent. Her style takes elements of hip hop, electronic, rock n’ roll and so-called “world music” and tosses them all in a blender. The result is aural overload at times, but it’s always crafted to include tinges of the conventional pop sound. On her latest effort, “Matangi,” the English-Sri Lankan musician carries her entire catalogue for- ward to create her most diverse album to date. Named after the Hindu god- dess of music, “Matangi” is a new take on her previous work. Subtle throwbacks appear everywhere, even revisiting a direct line from “Bamboo Banga,” a song from her 2007 album, “Kala.” Stacy Thacker/Montana Kaimin The cultural and political M.I.A.’s new album “Matangi” sits on the shelf at Rockin’ Rudy’s. This is M.I.A.’s fourth album and was released in early November. statements are there. She puts her own take on YOLO on the track “YALA” (You Always Live odd melody paths atop a dron- “Exodus” and “Sexodus” are emotional pain and other, well, hooks dispersed evenly over 15 Again). She moves through a ing beat. Another song, “atTENT- two other ear-catching songs. innocuous stuff. tracks. “Matangi” jumps all over list of topics on “Boom Skit,” ad- tion,” sounds like a psychedelic They lightly feature Canadian Some of the tracks take on mul- the place, but it’s fun and remains dressing her performance at the club jam that belongs in the late singer The Weeknd and are al- tiple personalities. “Come Walk quintessentially M.I.A. She isn’t 2012 Super Bowl, drones, bikram, ‘90s house scene. Both tracks in- most exactly the same song, one with Me” will have to be made beholden to pop-culture swings, KONY 2012, bros and American duce the listener to zone out. being a slight remix of the other. into a radio edit. It’s one part bub- but she’s not immune to them ei- xenophobia — all in a minute and blegum pop and another part ther. wild, extended dance mix. “Dou- [email protected] 15 seconds. ‘M.I.A. seems to be playing with her @sanfordish The warped electronic feel is ble Bubble Trouble,” produced by present, thanks in part to her part- own formula on this, her fourth Dutch DJs The Partysquad, be- nership with longtime producer gins innocently enough as a dub Switch, the British DJ who also major release. It’s the same formula reggae song. Then it turns on you makes up one half of Major Laz- with a bass-heavy trap beat before er. His name appears in the liner that earned some acclaim in the U.S. descending into another senso- notes on half of the album’s tracks. markets, though she’s stayed on the ry-overload club track. Switch’s mark is most appar- Perhaps M.I.A., whose reputa- ent on the title track, “Matangi,” mainstream’s periphery.’ tion is attributed in part to being which is reminiscent of M.I.A.’s hard to define, is struggling to first two albums, 2005’s “Arular” define herself. Artists can only and “Kala.” His percussion-heavy, While fans of M.I.A.’s old ma- The early single off the album do two things with their careers: synthesized vocal mixes also play terial will enjoy the early-album is “Bad Girls,” which also has a evolve their sound or rehash out on “Only 1 U” and the album flair that seemed to be lost on the radio quality to it. The song de- the same stuff. “Matangi” isn’t standout “Bring the Noize.” The 2010 album, “Maya,” her approach buted in 2012, along with a viscer- groundbreaking, but that doesn’t latter track is a clear throwback on other tracks may leave some al music video by the filmmaker make it a bad thing. Her style was to the roots of M.I.A.’s sonic signa- scratching their heads. “Matangi” Romain Gavras. never a rigid form to begin with. ture. It holds the rhythm hostage contains more straightforward, The effort to produce ra- M.I.A. seems to be playing with an off-tempo drum beat, pop-centric songs than its prede- dio-ready tracks isn’t foreign to with her own formula on this, which finally releases halfway cessors. It’s like she took tracks M.I.A. Many people may just her fourth major release. It’s the through the verse. She showcas- from “Maya,” stripped them of now be reaching the point where same formula that earned some es her brash, exuberant take on obscure electronic noise and in- “Paper Planes” isn’t stuck in their acclaim in U.S. markets, though hip-hop, referring to herself as the jected catchier hooks. heads. The surprise of “Matangi” she’s stayed on the mainstream’s female Slick Rick, though she’s The most apparent example is isn’t that the songs are catchy, but periphery. “I keep my distance, more prone to boasting than tell- the anthemic, radio-ready track it’s that some of the themes are un- even though I shine,” she says in ing a story. “Come Walk with Me.” The hook characteristically commonplace. “Lights.” Other tracks link back to was written for mass consump- Again, it’s a theme that prevailed The album is a tough listen M.I.A.’s whimsical tendencies. tion, evidenced by her choice to on her previous album. She’s re- in one sitting. It presents psyche- “Lights” features her trademark perform the song on Late Night linquished a bit of her bravado, delic jams, hip-hop ego, electron- off-key singing style, following with Jimmy Fallon last week. crooning about relationships, ic noise and easy-to-digest pop Montana Kaimin 6 ARTS+CULTURE Wednesday, November 13, 2013 MUSIC

Justin Reichert/Montana Kaimin Chris Johnson, also known as Train Wreck Willie, plays the blues and collaborates long-distance with his Spirit Ditch vocalist Hurricane Jack. Spirit Ditch plays the past (but survives in the future)

Bjorn Bergeson soula band for several years, near Polson. at times and haunting at oth- Ben Pearsten was a fan of Montana Kaimin but Lacroix — who has bounced “I heard this voice in my ers. Lacroix’s voice is similar Spirit Ditch long before he back and forth from Montana head suddenly that was all to Kurt Cobain by way of Tom wound up living by Johnson Chris Johnson — aka Train to Maine several times since like ‘get in the ditch’ just for no Waits. The mood of the music in Missoula. He considers him- Wreck Willie — sits on a met- he was in high school — now particular reason you know?” shifts from stomping to sooth- self a “Ditch-digger” which he al folding chair and grabs his lives in Maine full time. Such Johnson said. “So I did, and ing. The band is decidedly lo- said is similar to a “Deadhead.” Fender resonator. He takes a distance could kill a band, but then this truck pulling a boat fi in their sound. No drums, According to Pearsten, there deep breath and begins to play Johnson and Lacroix say it’s came around the corner.” no frills — just two guys with are Ditch-diggers around the a glass slide on the neck. John- only made their music stron- If he had stayed on the road, acoustic guitars. Both Johnson world. son keeps his head low, hiding ger. Johnson said the truck and the and Lacroix find it ironic that “I know they’ve got fans in his eyes under the brim of his trailer would have hit him. the future of their tradition- Europe, and Japan,” Pearston hat while he plays. His body ‘They create “I’d be dead. So I thought, al sounding band rests in the said. “They create strong pow- rocks back and forth in the Spirit Ditch,” Johnson said. arms of the Internet. erful music. It’s filled with soul. chair, as if he were in a trance. strong powerful The name led Johnson to Neither Johnson or Lacroix Spirit touching I want to say.” His left leg starts off tapping to conceptualize a sound to go knew if the band was going to While playing shows is keep time, but by the end of the music. It’s filled along with it. survive after Lacroix’s move. physically impossible at the song it’s full-blown stomping “I’d had this idea of Spir- Just recently, Johnson solved the moment, the band hasn’t given on the floor. The music is root- with soul. it Ditch, and this sound that I distance problem. He bought up on the hope of playing live ed in the blues, but Johnson was very possessive of,” John- two audio interface boxes and again in the future. plays it very rock ‘n’ roll. Spirit touching I son said. “Joe and I have had sent one to Lacroix. Now they “I know we’ve got some plac- “I don’t know why I start- want to say. ’ this relationship where we can can send music back and forth es we want to play in Montana ed, but now it’s probably to kill fall off the map for years and across the Internet through the still,” Lacroix said. “If Chris some sort of electronic music I’ll just think about him and cloud service Dropbox. The ever comes out here, we’ve got I’ve heard,” Johnson said. “Mu- Ben Pearsten, the next day I’ll get a call. We duo plans to write and record lots of shows set up.” sic is being a little generous.” Ditch-digger ended up jamming, and from their next album this way. In the meantime, Johnson Johnson is one half of Spirit that moment I realized that I “We’re such a spontaneous said anyone interested in hear- Ditch. Together with Joe Lac- needed him desperately to vo- band, it makes it kind of hard,” ing the band can find them on- roix — aka Hurricane Jack — “Honestly, there aren’t any calize this thing I was doing on Johnson said. “I don’t know line at Soundcloud or Reverb- Johnson plays a mix of dirty advantages,” Lacroix said. “Its the guitar.” what this is going to do to our nation. blues and foot-stomping tunes really difficult. It proves its The fledgling band had only sound. We might overthink ev- [email protected] on acoustic guitars. Spirit Ditch worth though, and it’s meaning done a handful of local shows, erything.” @Ursadabear started off as Johnson’s solo to us. It builds our friendship and a few home recordings, be- project. and solidifies and proves that fore Lacroix moved to Maine in Wanna hear more? The band has done three we’re in this for the long haul.” pursuit of a woman. ONLINE full-length recordings and a Johnson got the name for Spirit Ditch’s music is full Check out our video on Spirit Ditch at: handfull of EPs. Spirit Ditch the band while on a long walk of gravel and grit. Johnson’s ONLY: www.montanakaimin.com was doing well as a local Mis- home down a country road slide guitar sounds ferocious Montana Kaimin Wednesday, November 13, 2013 SPORTS 7 GRIZ[recap] Karl Schneider floor and forced 20 turnovers. The Griz held late leads in Senior Kayla Reno had 15 kills son, the Griz need two wins to Montana Kaimin Montana jumped out to a 17-2 each of the three sets they lost, and hit .429 in the match, while clinch a berth in the conference lead in the first five minutes, but couldn’t hold on, falling to fellow senior Kortney James tournament. FOOTBALL scoring on seven of its first 11 the Bengals 23-25, 25-18, 26-24, 21- turned in 26 assists, seven digs Montana’s (12-13 overall, 9-7) The Griz needed late-game possessions. 25, 12-15. and three blocks. first opportunity will come Nov. heroics to get out of Vermillion, At halftime, the Lady Griz After dropping the first set, With the win, Montana 14 when the team travels to Flag- SD with a win Saturday. held a 49-20 advantage and Montana bounced back in the moved into sole possession of staff, Ariz., to play Northern Ari- With less than two minutes didn’t allow the Skylights within second behind the breakout per- fifth place in the BSC. With four zona (17-8, 11-5). left and South Dakota leading 26 points for the rest of the game, formance of freshman outside matches remaining in the sea- [email protected] @karltschneider 27-24, Montana sophomore wide despite hitting just 25 percent of hitter Claire McCown. McCown receiver Ellis Henderson took their second-half shots. recorded 23 kills for the match. the Coyote kickoff and returned In 20 minutes of playing time, The Griz and Bengals each it 98 yards for the game-winning senior guard Torry Hill scored 11 grabbed a close set in the third touchdown. points and had four assists and and fourth to set up a fifth and The Coyotes, coached by for- three steals to lead Montana in a final set. mer Griz head coach Joe Glenn, game where 13 players saw play- In the fifth, Montana jumped controlled the game behind 223 ing time. out to an early 9-4 lead but rushing yards and did some- Head coach Robin Selvig couldn’t put the Bengals away, thing few teams have done earned his 799th career victory eventually losing the set 12-15 against the Griz: win the turn- and aims to become one of six On Saturday night, Montana over battle. South Dakota forced active Division I coaches with made short work of visiting We- three interceptions by Montana 800 wins if the Lady Griz can ber State, winning 25-19, 25-11, quarterback Jordan Johnson. beat the University of Portland 25-22. Down 24-17 with less than 7 on Nov. 18. Despite only having four minutes remaining in the game, VOLLEYBALL more kills than the Wildcats, Montana found some of the late- Montana split its weekend se- the Griz were able to control the game heroics that have helped in ries, losing to Idaho State 3-2 Fri- match behind clean play, com- their previous two wins. day before sweeping Weber State mitting 12 errors compared to On a USD first down, senior 3-0 Saturday. the Wildcats’ 29. linebacker Jordan Tripp forced a fumble, stripping Coyote running back Trevor Bouma of the ball. Coming out of the second- ary, junior Matt Hermanson scooped up the loose ball and returned it 35 yards for the touchdown, evening the score at 24-24. When South Dakota got the ball back, the Coyotes engi- neered a nine-play, 59-yard drive ending with a 38-yard field goal to take a 27-24 lead with 1:36 remaining. But the Griz answered in just a matter of seconds when Hen- derson, who finished the game with four catches for 188 yards and two touchdowns, returned USD's kick for the final score. The win was Montana’s (8-2 overall, 4-2 Big Sky Conference) fourth straight game decided by single digits, a trend they’ll try to break this Saturday when they host Weber State (1-9, 0-6) in Montana’s final home game of the regular season.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Lady Griz opened their season with a dominating 76-49 win over Montana State-North- ern on Sunday in Dahlberg Are- na. In the win, the Lady Griz de- Tommy Martino/Montana Kaimin fense held the Skylights to just Kellie Cole (12) soars past Annie DePuydt (34) and Quinn Peoples (12) to 33.3 percent shooting from the make a layup. The Lady Griz beat Montana State University Billings 69-65 on Oct. 28 in Dahlberg Arena. Montana Kaimin 8 SPORTS Wednesday, November 13, 2013 BIG SKY FOOTBALL AROUND THE BIG SKY: Conference heats up Sam Waldorf a 26-21 halftime lead. and had four touchdowns in from quarterback Seth Lobato yards but lost the turnover Montana Kaimin Montana State was held the win. to wide receiver Will Jefferson battle for a 27-21 loss. scoreless in the third quarter early in the third quarter, but The Wildcats scored first and scored at the beginning of PORTLAND STATE 38, UND answered with 18 con- on a 31 yard touchdown pass EASTERN WASHINGTON 54, the fourth on a 2-yard run by secutive points to win. from quarterback Austin IDAHO STATE 31 MONTANA STATE 29 McGhee, making it 40-29. Northern Colorado fell to Chipoletti, but couldn’t find EWU answered with two DJ Adams ran for more 0-6 in the BSC, tied for last the end zone again until the Five Big Sky Conference more touchdowns to seal the than 200 yards and had two with Weber State, and North fourth quarter. Southern Utah matchups took place this week victory. touchdowns as Portland State Dakota improved to 2-5. scored 24 unanswered points and none had bigger playoff The Bobcats fell to 5-1 in beat Idaho State 38-31. to build a strong lead. implications than Montana the BSC, along with North- The Vikings improved to Southern Utah improved 3-3 and Idaho State fell to 1-6 SOUTHERN UTAH 27, State vs. Eastern Washington. ern Arizona, after allowing WEBER STATE 21 to 4-2 in the BSC while Weber Eastern Washington quar- Eastern Washington to score in the BSC after PSU held on State fell to 0-6. Weber State outgained terback Vernon Adams threw double-digit points in every to its seven-point halftime [email protected] Southern Utah by almost 100 for more than 300 yards and quarter. lead. @sam_waldorf had only two incompletions PSU scored three touch- to lead the Eagles to a 54-29 downs in the first quarter CAL POLY 42, with its triple-option attack THE SPORTS NETWORK FCS TOP-25 win over the Bobcats Satur- SACRAMENTO STATE 7 day in Cheney, Wash. and Adams added anoth- Cal Poly dominated Sacra- COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL With the win, the Eagles er score early in the second mento State, holding the Hor- improved to 6-0 and will have quarter with an 11-yard run, Team (First-place votes) Record Points Previous Rank nets to just one touchdown a chance to clinch a share giving Portland State a 28-7 1. North Dakota State Bison (156) 9-0 3,900 1 midway through the second of the BSC championship lead with 13 minutes left in quarter off a 15-yard pass to 2. Eastern Illinois Panthers 9-1 3,686 2 against Cal Poly on Saturday. the first half. DeAndre Carter from quar- 3. Eastern Washington Eagles 8-2 3,579 3 A 3-yard touchdown run Idaho State weakened the terback Garrett Safron. 4. Sam Houston State Bearkats 8-2 3,332 6 by Cody Kirk gave the Bob- Vikings lead to seven at half- The Mustangs moved into 5. Fordham Rams 10-0 3,178 7 cats an early 7-0 lead with a time with two touchdown a tie for fourth place with little more than nine minutes passes from quarterback Jus- 6. Maine Black Bears 9-1 3,049 8 Southern Utah in the BSC in the first quarter. EWU an- tin Arias to wide receiver 7. Montana Grizzlies 8-2 2,624 10 standings with a 4-2 confer- swered with a six-play, 76- Luke Austin. 8. Montana State Bobcats 7-3 2,598 4 ence mark. Sacramento State yard drive that ended with In the third quarter, PSU 9. McNeese State Cowboys 8-2 2,523 11 fell to a 3-3 conference record tacked on 10 points to the a 17-yard touchdown pass 10. Towson Tigers 8-2 2,328 13 and tie for seventh place with from Adams to wide receiver scoreboard to secure the win. Portland State. 11. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 9-1 2,257 5 Shaquille Hill to tie the game Behind 424 yards rushing, 12. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 7-2 2,208 14 at 7. NORTH DAKOTA 24, Cal Poly bullied the Sacra- 13. Charleston Southern Buccaneers 10-1 2,108 18 For the rest of the first half, NORTHERN COLORADO 21 mento State defense, averag- 14. Southeastern Louisiana Lions 8-2 2,035 16 the teams traded scores. Mon- ing 6.2 yards per rush. North Dakota quarterback tana State took its last lead of 15. Youngstown State Penguins 8-2 1,697 9 Two running backs, Ryan Bartels threw for 344 the game off another touch- 16. William & Mary Tribe 7-3 1,428 23 Akaninyene Umoh and yards and two touchdowns, down run from Kirk, putting 17. Chattanooga Mocs 8-2 1,208 24 Kristaan Ivory, ran for more including the game winner to the Bobcats up 21-20 with 1:56 18. 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