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msuexponent.com MSU’s Student Newspaper since 1895 year we have had the privilege to intimately observe this team’s dedication. Every day, eDiTOR-in-CHieF Letters to the Editor our administrators and staff come to campus Eric Dietrich and go above and beyond the call of duty MAnAging eDiTOR to better our university. Th is dedication Derek Brouwer Sweat Pant Rants'Y'all': demands recognition. FACULTY ADviSOR An enraged Texan Responds On behalf of all MSU’s students: Peter Fox Th ank you, MSU. In reading Mr. Bovy’s ‘Sweat Pant Rants’ lAyouT & dESIgn regarding American English’s greatest BLAKE BJORNSON invention, the contraction “y’all,” I was both PRODUCTiOn MAnAgeR ASMSU President Jane Wolery highly entertained and somewhat enraged. Tammi Heneveld Staff, Extension I greatly appreciated Mr. Bovy's article and JOEY STEFFENS PHOTO eDiTOR I have been extremely impressed with the ASMSU Vice-President and Matt Williams overall quality of Th e Exponent, but as a na- PHOTOgRAPHY tive born-and-raised citizen of Th e Republic Maury Neipris, Anders Hanson, Trevor Nelson, Sheree Watson of Texas I feel it is my duty to provide y'all a Staff, American Indian Research Emma Nielsen, Sam Katz sound rationale for the use of “y’all.” gRAPHiC DeSign Yes, the American South can be a back- Opportunities (AIRO) Emma Light, Danny Mecca, Danyelle Moore, ward and terrifying place. Mississippi, as one Pierce Ware, Sonja Benton horrifi c example, still has the Confederate Your commitment and BuSInESS & MArkETIng stars-and-bars as part of its state fl ag — and contributions to our even voted against changing it as recently BUSineSS MAnAgeR university are an inspiration. as 2001. 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From the Editor’s Desk What We’re Not Covering In producing the Ex- reasonable to question the Exponent’s role in moment when the two parties can’t hide,” Tester and Denny Rehberg, currently the ponent, we make two reinforcing it. writes Washington Post blogger Ezra Klein. state’s sole U.S. Representative, could play fundamental decisions: With that in mind, I’d like to devote the More from the Washington Post: a key role in Washington D.C.’s balance of What to cover and how remainder of this space this week to point- goo.gl/jVL9w power after this fall’s election. to cover it. While the ing readers toward a few of the issues we have More from USA Today: goo.gl/gJUqq latter is more apparent, chosen not to cover. I’d love to hear feedback Supreme Court to Rule on Obamacare and easier for our readers at [email protected], espe- to question as a result, cially if this sort of coverage is something In what is likely to be among its most Eric Dietrich significant cases of the decade, the U.S. editor-in-chief I would call the former that would interest readers as a more regular more important. What we feature. Supreme Court will decide whether the MAKE your voice heard write in these pages is in many ways less con- 2010 Affordable Healthcare Act, President Syrian Uprising Continues Obama’s signature legislative achievement, The Exponent exists in large part to sequential than what we omit. provide a forum for student voices, a In recent years, our coverage has been violates the Constitution’s limits on federal Unrest that began with the 2011 ‘Arab power. mission that extends well beyond the guided by a near-complete focus on campus words of our staff. To that end, we and local issues. We’ve operated with the Spring’ protests continues in Syria, where More from the Washington Post: demonstrators pushing for the overthrow goo.gl/xxhV8 encourage the broader student body to mindset that it makes sense to prioritize the engage us by submitting letters, rants news of our immediate community, where of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime have Latin American Leaders Call for Drug and story ideas. This is our student our reporters can engage on a personal level. been met with harsh violence, bringing the Legalization publication, after all, and we’d love you We’ve embraced, to use one of journalism’s country to the brink of civil war. The UN es- timates that 8,000 have died and thousands to be part of it. And, besides, a bit of buzzwords-of-the-moment, a “hyperlocal” A group of Latin American leaders is variety does a lot to keep our pages approach. more have been displaced. More from the NY Times: goo.gl/rmBZX pushing for discussion of drug legalization, interesting. When it comes to national and inter- calling the ‘war on drugs’ led by the U.S. over national issues, from congressional action to CA Students Protest Differential Tuition the past 40 years a failure. Replacing prohibi- RANTS: conflict in the Middle East, we don’t have the Plan tion with regulation, they argue, would make Fed up with one of the myriad injustic- reporting resources to do more than re-hash it easier to address organized crime. es of campus life? Want to publicly rail stories from sources like the Associated Press After protests involving hundreds of More from the Guardian: goo.gl/Fnyt1 against it? Send us a rant to letters@ and the New York Times. With the internet students, Santa Monica College in Califor- exponent.montana.edu. Just keep sub- a central part of students’ lives, we also know nia has backed away from a tiered tuition sys- Honey Bee Colony Collapse missions 200-300 words. And please, better than to assume we are our readers’ tem that would ask students to pay more for try to refrain from personal attacks. only news source. popular courses. Administrators had said the Scientists have been puzzled for years When we do write about broader issues, proposal was a response to state budget cuts over a global die-off in honey bee colonies, Letters to the Editor: we look for ways to make our articles directly that have forced the school to cease offering vital to the pollination of many agricultural Inspired or angered by something relevant to our campus audience by explor- more than 1,000 courses. crops. Research released in recent weeks in- we've published? Want to call out ing a local angle or using a student voice to More from the NY Times: goo.gl/76fQq dicates that common pesticides may be at our editorial judgement, good, bad or provide a fresh perspective through a com- fault. otherwise? Just want to send one of mentary piece. 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UM Fires Football Pow Wow Celebrates Native Cultures Coach and Athletic Director

Katie Chambers

University of Montana President Royce Eng- strom announced on March 29 in a campus- wide email that UM would not be renewing the contracts of Athletic Director Jim O’Day and Head Football Coach Robin Pflugrad. “We thank Jim and Robin for their dedicated service to the University, and we wish them the best,” Engstrom stated in his four-sentence email. The statement gave no justification for the firings. Missoula television station KPAX re- ported that the UM Athletic Department told O’Day and Pflugrad the department was in need of “a change in leadership” during their meeting with Engstrom. UM Vice President Jim Foley also announced to KPAX that UM will not be holding a press conference or issuing any additional state- ments about the situation. O’Day has served as athletic director since 2005, while Pflugrad, this season’s Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year, began as

top and bottom Images by Emma Nielsen head coach in late 2009. Participants at the 37th annual MSU American Indian Council Pow Wow. The event has left some members of Nicole Duggan Other events over the weekend includ- the Missoula community both shocked and Cree of Saddle Lake, Alberta. Grand entries skeptical. also took place on Saturday. ed A Nation’s Prayer Breakfast, a brunch Five to six thousand people attended the fes- for MSU Native American Alumni and a “It’s hard for me not to think that it Dancing competitions were hosted doesn’t surround the issues that we as a cam- tivities at the American Indian Council Pow throughout the weekend, allowing dancers “fun run” and half marathon on Saturday Wow on April 6-7. morning. pus have been struggling with this semester,” of all ages to come together and celebrate Associated Students of the University of The 37th annual MSU American In- their art. Two notable styles displayed at the Booths circled the arena, where visitors dian Council Pow Wow brought traditional were encouraged to mingle and learn about Montana President Jen Gursky told UM’s pow wow included Fancy and Jingle dances. student newspaper, the Montana Kaimin. dancing, drum circles, vibrant colors and Fancy dance featured dancers dressed in native culture, and displayed traditional arts music to Bozeman on April 6-7. and crafts, many of which were homemade. According to the Kaimin, the “issues” elaborate multi-colored guard, using elabo- Gursky referred to were the sexual assault The pow wow, one of the largest in the rate footwork techniques while twisting and According to youth dancer Ontaria state, attracted tribes from all over Montana, Ariwite, “The pow wow is a time to come cases that began surrounding UM in Decem- spinning their upper bodies. Jingle dance, a ber, some of which involved UM football the United States and Canada to meet and traditional dance in which the outfits include together and celebrate through dance.” She celebrate native cultures and traditions. added that the pow wow is all about tradi- players. The university has been criticized for rows of jingle cones and bells, is traditionally the way it handled the cases. According to American Indian Council used to initiate healing and prayer. tion and fun, and that it is one of her favorite President Ronald Lodgepole, the free event events throughout the year. “As student athletes of this university, drew more than 800 dancers, the largest The pow wow was organized by the we are left without an answer as to why our number ever reported. He estimated that MSU American Indian Council, and stu- two leaders, Coach Pflugrad and Jim O'Day, between five and six thousand people came dent volunteers put in hundreds of hours are gone,” the UM football team stated in to the pow wow in total. Many came to par- fundraising and organizing. a recent letter to the community. “These take in the traditional festivities, while oth- Lodgepole stressed the importance of events have left us disappointed, saddened ers came to observe and learn about Native the AIC in organizing the pow wow; “We’re and stunned.” American culture. a student group just like any other,” he said. Gursky also expressed her frustration, The pow wow began on Friday with a “But we put on the biggest campus event.” telling the Kaimin, “I would hope that the grand entry in which dancers joined together AIC advisor Francine Willis said her fa- administration crafts a response that allows to parade into the arena, dancing and form- vorite aspect of the pow wow was being part students knowledge of what is going on.” ing a circle around the color guard. The lead of the Native American culture, and getting Engstrom also announced the individu- dancers, Spur Roundstone of the Northern to share it with others. als who will be filling the positions, selecting Cheyenne tribe and Marianne Addison of Planning for next year’s pow wow, Jean Gee to take over as athletic director and the Salish-Kootenai tribe, were presented Lodgepole and Willis said, starts almost former Associate Head Coach Mick Del- aney to serve as interim head football coach. along with the host drum group, Northern Craftwork displayed at the pow wow. immediately. THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 5 news CLASSIFIEDS

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he explained, the goal of the colloquium Earth Science Students Show Off Research was to give students “practice for the real world but also show the community what coliN gaiser sustainability, identifying what land is kind of work the department is doing.” suitable for wheat crops,” he explained. He He said the event was entirely An enthusiastic group of students from hopes the project will assist new landowners organized by students, though experts MSU’s Earth Sciences Department showed in determining what soil composition is were brought in to judge the projects and off their research during the 7th annual most eff ective for growing crops. determine winners of the $100 prizes for Earth Science Colloquium on April 5-6. Tahuya Imai, a graduate student from the best posters and presentations. Th e event began with a research poster Tokyo, Japan, displayed a project he worked Meghan Bulus, a GIS professional, display in SUB Ballroom D on Th ursday on with friends and professors in Japan was one of these judges. “I’ve been really aft ernoon. Th e atmosphere was laid-back that focused on rebuilding their country impressed with the research,” she said, as students, professors and community aft er the Jan. 2011 tsunami. Th e tsunami explaining that she appreciated the local members, many with beers in hand, swept away specimens from numerous aspect of many of the projects. browsed the displays and engaged with museums along the coast, so Imai’s project Best Poster awards were given to student presenters. group relocated many of these specimens Hanna Susorney, Nick Atwood and Terra Jeff Hedstron, a senior majoring in and refurbished them to be displayed in Spotts. Hedstron won the GIS Award, GIS/Planning, discussed his research museums once again. while Nate Carroll and Robyn Wooldrige project, which utilized his family’s ranch Gary Michelfelder is a Ph.D student were honored for their oral presentations. near Malta, Mont. “I looked at crop who coordinated this year’s colloquium. As

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Condoleezza Rice to Speak at 233/235; 7 - 9 p.m. Gallery is a vital space on campus,” said Freshman Convocation Th urs. April 19: Student Research Exit Gallery Director Stacey Ray during Celebration, SUB rm. 235; 10 a.m. - 12 a presentation to the senate last week. “It Former Secretary of State Condo- p.m. | Electric Car Showcase, MSU Mall; 2 - deserves a renovation.” leezza Rice has been chosen as MSU’s 4 p.m. | Bike to the Brewery ($10 covers live Ray said improvements to the 30 2012 Freshman Convocation speaker. Her music, a beer, and a Bicycle Benefi t sticker), year-old space have been needed for at least memoir, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People,” SUB to 406 Brewery; 5 p.m. a decade. She has circulated a petition to will be read by incoming freshmen over the Fri. April 20: Summit on Sustain- support the project, gathering over 300 summer. ability and the Environment, Procrastinator signatures in the fi rst few days. Th e memoir, an account of Rice’s youth Th eatre; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Bizarre Bike Th e ASMSU Senate meets on Th urs- in the segregated south, will be discussed in Parade, South entrance of the SUB; 3 p.m. day, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. in SUB 235, and courses throughout campus this fall. Sat. April 21: Bozeman Clean Up Day is open to the public. Additionally, Rice will perform on the and Sustainability Fair, Bogert Park; 8:30 piano during her visit to Bozeman this fall. a.m. - 1 p.m. | Get Off Your Glass - Glass – deReK bRouWeR What are your plans for your summer She has previously performed in Bozeman Recycling Drive, Gallatin County Fair- break? See far off places? Earn money with the visiting Muir String Quartet and grounds; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | E-Waste Collec- MSU grad Students vote to for school? Why not do both! Come to with MSU Honors Program Director Ilse- tion, Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 9 a.m. Unionize Dillingham, Alaska and work at our - 4 a.m. shore side salmon processing plant. Mari Lee. Th e event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sun. April 22: iMatter March - MSU’s graduate students have voted to Sept. 5. Visit http://www.montana.edu/ Climate Change Rally, Gallatin County form an employee union, the fi rst of its kind convocation/ for more information. Courthouse (311 W Main); 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the state, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle | Th e Spirit of Earth Day, Th e Museum of reported Wednesday. Jobs run from mid June to the end of – KRIsten Ingman the Rockies; 1 - 5:30 p.m. Th e MSU Administration has resisted July or into August. Pay rate starts at TBD: REHAU Montana Ecosmart unionization eff orts, arguing that grad $7.95/hour with over-time at $11.925 events Slated for earth week House Project Open House students cannot legally unionize because after 8 hours/day and after 40 regular Additional event information is they are at MSU primarily for the sake of hours/week. When in full swing proc- Th e Gallatin Earth Celebration will posted at http://www.facebook.com/ pursuing a degree as students instead of essing shifts are approx. 16 hours/day. spend April 16-22 inspiring environmental GallatinEarthCelebration. employees. Room & board are provided. Laundry is stewardship through its work with commu- Grad students, who are oft en asked to done once a week! Dorm style housing nity members. – KRIsten Ingman work 55-60 hours a week, have expressed has 3 to a room so bring some friends. Th e week-long Earth Day celebration, concerns about health insurance coverage, Airfare from Seattle to Dillingham is which focuses on education, outreach and Senate to vote Thursday on exit confl ict resolution with faculty advisers provided. Return airfare conditional on service, is a partnership between MSU, the gallery Renovation and pay levels, especially for students with completion of season. city of Bozeman, local businesses and orga- families. Th ey and representatives from nizations, and independent citizens. Events Students senators will decide whether the MEA-MFT, the union MSU’s faculty are as follows: to support a proposed $48,000 renova- voted to join in 2009, argue that gradu- Mon. April 16: SUB solar panel un- tion to the SUB’s Exit Gallery during their ate assistants should be considered public For more information go to veiling; 2 - 3 p.m. April 12 meeting. Th e renovation calls for employees. www.ppsf.com, fill out an application & Tues. April 17: Local Food Fair and an overhaul of the room, which provides Th e Chronicle’s article on the vote can specify Dillingham. Or email questions Symposium, SUB Ballrooms; 12:30 - 7 gallery space for student artwork, including be found at http://goo.gl/Rfl 1p. to [email protected] p.m. | Discussion on the Eff ects of Cli- lighting, walls, ceiling and fi nishes. mate Change - Dr. Nick Bentley, SUB rm. “Students are realizing that the Exit – eRIC dIetRICh THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 7

Th omas titled "Rape Myth Acceptance in College Students: How Far Have We Come" Societal Change Needed to Prevent Sexual Assault found that rape awareness workshops were Aft er the recent allega- assault module to its AlcoholEdu program. rape myths — ideas like "She was drunk and helpful in changing college men's agreement tions of sexual assault Th e module covers consent, alcohol, at- wearing a short skirt so she was asking for with rape myths. Th ey argue that small, near MSU, students titudes about sex and sexual violence, how it" or one I have heard a few times recently, interactive, co-ed groups most eff ectively have heard a lot of ad- to respond to sexual assault, skills to speak "Women make up rape to get attention" — changing attitudes about rape. vice about not going out out against sexual assault, statistics and local are more likely to engage in sexual and rela- Th e VOICE and Women’s Center's alone at night. Th ere resources. Th is program provides excellent tionship violence and more likely to be hos- Green Dot campaign focuses on an impor- were text alerts, e-mails information. However, from personal expe- tile toward women. Th ough these ideas are tant aspect of this goal: speaking out against rape jokes and myths. Th e VOICE Center Alicia Exley and signs all over cam- rience I know that few students pay much not considered socially acceptable, they are opinion writer pus with pieces of advice surprisingly widespread. Th is problem is a does a commendable job educating the cam- on how to "stay safe." It cultural one, and one that cannot be solved pus community about sexual assault and is great that MSU is taking the allegations se- only by recommending women go out with other forms of violence, but involvement riously and being open with the public about This problem is a cultural one, friends at night or carry pepper spray. with the VOICE Center is not mandatory, them, but are these kinds of tips actually suc- and one that cannot be solved A belief in rape myth does not necessar- and those who buy into rape myths are prob- cessful in preventing sexual assault, or is the ily create a rapist. However, it does promote ably not going to seek it out. problem more complicated? only by recommending women what feminist scholars call a “rape culture” Th e best thing MSU could do about While the reported allegations are terri- go out with friends at night or in our society. A rape culture "normalizes" sexual assault is to organize mandatory, small-group workshops that address rape fying and I off er my sincerest condolences to carry pepper spray. rape through the objectifi cation of women the victims, it is important to remember that in media, advertising and the glamorization myths and the facts and statistics that dis- most sexual assaults do not involve strangers. of sexual violence (If you would like to know prove them. People — particularly men — According to Th e Rape, Abuse and Incest more about rape culture, there is an excel- who are brave enough to speak out against National Network, 73 percent of victims lent blog about it here: www.shakesville. rape myths and discourage their friends and know their assailant. It is tempting to look at attention to this mandatory program. How com/2009/10/rape-culture-101.html). family from telling rape-themed jokes are rapists as a small fringe group of mentally ill can MSU combat sexual assault in a way that While you may or may not agree with helping with the rape problem more than outsiders and conclude that rape is inevitable forces students to pay attention? the rape culture hypothesis, I think most can they realize. Let's give all students the tools when we should be asking ourselves what we It has been well documented in journals agree that any number of women and men to do the same and let’s make sure they are can do to prevent rape — not only on an in- such as “Sex Roles,” “Psychology of Men and being raped in their lifetime is too high. paying attention. dividual level, but a societal one. Masculinity” and “Violence Against Wom- But all hope is not lost. A study done A few years ago, MSU added a sexual en” that men (and women) who believe in by Shelly Schaefer Hinck and Richard W.

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Misrepresentation of Women in the Media Affects Women’s Status You Are Not Safe On March 20, as part of Spanish saying, “She’s hot.” The second You are not safe. Every something unconventional to shake peo- the President’s Fine Art paragraph barely acknowledges her promi- waking moment on ple out of their daily routines and get Series, the Ellen Theatre nent leadership role and involvement in the campus you are sub- them to notice” of Bozeman screened the revolutionary movement before moving on ject to attack by peti- Disregarding some of the minor law 2011 Sundance docu- to inform readers that Vallejo is “a Botticelli tioners, people with infractions, are these tactics required to mentary, “Miss Repre- beauty who wears a silver nose ring and stud- booths and signs, fly- reach young people? sentation.” The docu- ies geography.” Notice how what she studies ers stuck under your “Personally, I hate it. But as someone mentary, produced by in school comes after an assessment of her Kendall Cotton windshield wipers or who tries to get people to come to floor Virginia Schmidt opinion writer Opinion writer filmmaker, actress and looks. stickers plastered on meetings and such, sometimes it takes women’s advocate Jen- If women and men read stories like your favorite stop sign. They are called something unexpected to get people to nifer Siebel Newsom, depicts the secondary this in repudiated outlets like the New York guerrilla campaign tactics and the people remember,” said North Hedges Resident status of women in American culture and so- Times, and they find it acceptable that so who use them will stop at nothing to get Advisor Ron Peck. ciety. It illustrates how the media constantly much of a story about a woman in a promi- their message to the public. For the sake of complete disclosure, I bombards women with content that focuses nent leadership role focuses on her looks, on their appearance, not in their abilities, ef- this is a problem. Why is it a problem? With many advocacy groups inun- myself am one of those people who bugs fectively discouraging women from seeking Here’s why: What if Vallejo were (gasp!) dating campus — especially with the cam- everyone rushing to class with their head leadership positions. The documentary be- “unattractive?” paign season ramping up — a rise in inci- down, beats turned up with seemingly gan steaming live April 10. When the media’s conversation about dents of guerrilla campaigning should be no time to talk about campaign stuff. I “Miss Representation” is not only a doc- women constantly focuses on and returns expected in the near future. This brings have worked booths and tables, circulated umentary, it is a movement — a movement to a woman’s appearance, the message is into question the legitimacy of these petitions and done many other things. to empower women and to inspire both sexes that women must value their attractiveness unconventional and unsophisticated ap- One thing I have learned from these ex- to change how the media represents our fe- above all else. For without being attractive, male population. The way our society depicts everything else might not matter. Vallejo has women has tangible and detrimental effects; brains and courage, but her exotic beauty ties Complacency is our biggest enemy and I’m just glad there are for example, female representation remains the whole package together and makes her a alarmingly low in our legislature and in me- leader worthy of mention — and of display- people willing to fight it on the front lines.

“In a society where media is the most persuasive force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and proaches to reaching students and their periences is that our society doesn’t care actual usefulness, not to mention their or doesn’t want to take the time to care men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s value and power lie in legal implications, in supporting causes. about the issues around them. Compla- her youth, beauty and sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader.” A recent campaign that assailed cam- cency seems to be our generation’s defin- – missrepresentation.org pus was an “info bomb” designed by the ing characteristic, and that is unfortunate unofficial advocacy group Youth For Ron because ultimately we will all be affected Paul (YFRP). They covered campus with by our ignorance. around 5,000 pamphlets about their can- When you look at the big picture, the dia ownership. When there are no women ing plenty of pictures — in the media. didate. To put that into perspective, the fight against complacency far outweighs holding these leadership positions, there are The objectification of women is insidi- Exponent distributes around 4,000 paper the cost of annoyance and minimal in- no female voices to contribute to how wom- ous in the media, and as a result, our culture. copies every Thursday. convenience. A lack of knowledge and en are represented. Thankfully, some outlets, like Jezebel.com, “We got some mixed feedback,” said understanding about the big and small According to missrepresentation.org, also find the media’s obsession with female Zach Watson, a member of YFRP. “Some issues surrounding us feeds the problem. “In a society where media is the most persua- looks unacceptable (see their April 5 article, people appreciated it and others were an- The source behind these symptoms can sive force shaping cultural norms, the collec- “Why is the Media Obsessed with This Chil- noyed that they had flyers on their cars. be traced back to a culture that sees what tive message that our young women and men ean Revolutionary’s Sexiness?”). But for the We gained a few new members, so I call is in front of them but not what’s headed overwhelmingly receive is that a woman’s most part, this obsession with women’s looks that successful.” their direction in 20 years. value and power lie in her youth, beauty and goes largely unnoticed because it has become The group was stopped by campus But how can we possibly fight our sexuality, and not in her capacity as a leader.” normal to us as media consumers. Think police while putting flyers on bike racks own culture? With tactics out of the cul- The New York Times Magazine pub- back, did you ever question when so much during the info bomb. They were told tural norm that shake people out of rou- lished a story on April 5 entitled “Camilla of the banter surrounding the campaigns they were violating university policies re- tine. Tactics like the guerrilla campaign Vallejo, the World’s Most Glamorous Revo- of Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin or virtually lutionary.” Vallejo, the 23-year-old president any other female politician running for of- garding solicitation, and two of the mem- of YFRP along with other groups vying of the University of Chile student federation fice focused on clothing, appearance and bers were sent to the dean of students’ for attention. Complacency is our biggest (FECH) who has become one of the most attractiveness? office and threatened with suspension if problem, bigger than the annoyance of prominent leaders of the Chilean student The objectification of women has be- they were to repeat their actions. being swarmed by campaigners, and that’s movement, is not the world’s most passion- come part of our culture, and we are per- “We tried to play by the rules. We why I’m glad there are people willing to ate, brilliant or driven revolutionary, but its petuating it, actively or passively — be it by didn’t want to litter” said Joseph James, fight it on the front lines. most glamorous. publishing articles focused mostly on female another member of YFRP. “I can’t say In the opening paragraph of the Times leaders’ looks or by reading such articles and that we will use this form of campaign- Magazine story, a bartender is quoted in accepting their focus as tolerable. ing again, but I think sometimes it takes THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 9

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can range from euphoric mania to severe lifestyle makes students especially vulnerable English who su ers from bipolar disorder and those with anxiety and mental disorders. To depression—since his freshman year at MSU. to anxiety and mental disorders. PTSD, agrees. promote this idea, as ASMSU President she Hessman grew up in the small ranch “College is a really ambiguous time,” “A lot is changing at once,” she explained, is looking to set up a panel of student leaders the college town of Broadus, Mont., and the move to Kassar explained. “People are asking ‘who am “and a lot of students aren’t equipped to deal su ering from di erent mental illnesses, from Bozeman was a signi cant change in lifestyle I, and what do I want to do with my life?’” with it in healthy ways.” anxiety to schizophrenia. She hopes the panel and environment. “I was in a new town, with On top of these internal crises, students will initiate awareness campaigns and promote a new life,” Hessman explained. “And that’s must balance pressures from academics with battling the stigma discussion about mental health issues among break down: when I started having terrible, terrible mood romantic relationships, roommate con icts college students. more students struggling swings.” He described the mood swings as and new  nancial responsibilities. Benton has struggled with mental health “A lot of people I’ve talked to want to fast and violent, going from a “top-of-the- Many students are not equipped to deal issues since high school, and says one of the be vocal about this, because they have friends with mental illness world, invincible feeling” to the “depths of with the pressures of college, Kassar said. most di cult aspects is the stigma associated that are really ashamed to come forward,” depression” in a short amount of time. “Research shows that many students don’t with anxiety and mental disorders. Abbey said. “ is panel would put together Hessman soon went to counseling, and come in well-prepared to accept failure. For a a grassroots campaign about making mental Story by Colin Gaiser • Design By Pierce Ware “ ere are people that have told me though he didn’t take medication, things lot of students, it’s the  rst time that they’re I’m crazy or that it’s all in my head,” Benton illness no longer taboo on campus.” Early in her college career, Kiah Abbey’s happened as she was driving back from buying slowly improved. However, in the spring of not ‘the best.’” recalled, saying the stigma o en makes it She says that as a result of her own life was turned upside-down by the onset of paint for her dorm room. “I was crying, 2011, the violent mood swings returned — “College is the real world,” he added. harder for people to go get professional help. openness about her mental illness, multiple mental illness. freaking out, and I wasn’t able to control it.” and this time even worse than before. A er he Abbey says the independence of college Abbey agrees with this assertion. “It’s friends and family members have gone to “I developed anxiety when I was in my “I had no idea why it was happening,” she began to experience suicidal thoughts, he was leaves many students struggling. “You want ridiculous that it’s still taboo” to talk about get themselves checked out. “Some friends freshmen year of college at Seattle University,” said. “It was really scary.” referred to a psychiatrist, who diagnosed him to excel academically and embrace all these su ering from a mental or anxiety disorder, recognize that they have the same symptoms Abbey, now MSU’s student body president, A week went by. e attacks were with Type II bipolar disorder and put him on di erent organizations on campus,” she said, she said. “Nobody would question you if you I do,” she explained, “but say ‘I always thought recalled. is anxiety manifested itself in the getting worse—“three to  ve times a day,” medication. “but you also want to embrace college culture had asthma and used an inhaler.” I was crazy.’” form of “silent panic attacks,” which included Abbey said, during which she “was basically Since then, it’s been an up-and-down — you hang out in the dorms with your Professional researchers have con rmed painful headaches, nausea and a constant lack non-functional”—until  nally she was set battle for Hessman. friends, go to parties and eat crappy food.” the strong presence of public stigma on taking back control of energy. When these symptoms progressed up with a doctor’s appointment. e doctor “I moved o -campus this semester, so All these factors combined, says Abbey, university campuses. A recent University of into physical panic attacks — sudden immediately diagnosed her with an anxiety it’s been a bit rough having to adjust to a new means those who already have tendencies Michigan study, utilizing over 5,000 random Benton’s personal choice not to take episodes of intense fear that happen for no disorder and put her on a strict dose of living style and work more,” he explained. toward mental health issues are likely to students from 13 university campuses, medication is a result of some terrifying apparent reason — she had no choice but to medication — Celexa, an antidepressant — Even though Hessman’s case may be more struggle in college. determined that students with mental health experiences with prescription drugs early on take the semester o and return to her native which she has been on ever since. severe than most, Kassar says that the college Sonja Benton, a major in Physics and issues were more likely to not seek treatment in her mental health struggle. Montana. Her symptoms began to die down. because of perceived public stigma rather than A er being misdiagnosed with ADHD, When Abbey was ready to return to mental illness for personal reasons. Benton was put on medication during school, she transferred to MSU in order on the rise According to Kassar, “ ere’s a her senior year in high school—but the to be closer to home — but the problems medication made life much worse. immediately  ared up again. Abbey’s story is far from unusual. e “It caused a lot of weird side e ects and “ e  rst day I came to MSU, I had three number of college students diagnosed with screwed with my emotions,” Benton recalled. huge panic attacks,” she said, the  rst of which mental disorders—including generalized “THERE’S A PERCEPTION “It  atlined me. Everything was so dull, and it anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive THAT PEOPLE SHOULD JUST was really hard to care about things.” disorder, panic disorders, bipolar disorder and However, medication has worked posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — is on GET OVER IT OR SUCK IT UP .” incredibly well for Abbey. “Now that I’m on the rise. the medication I realize how much easier life is According to a recent Hofstra University — BRIAN KASSAR MSU COUNSELING without anxiety,” she said, explaining that she study, the number of students using psychiatric AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES would not be able to function in her leadership medications increased from 11 percent in roles without her anxiety under control. 1998 to 24 percent in 2009. In addition, “It’s like night and day,” she said, referring eight percent of college students attempted to to life with and without her medication. In injure themselves in 2009 as a result of mental perception that people should just get over it addition, she is seeing a nutritionist and wants illness, doubling the rate from 1998. Patrick Hessman Photo by Brent Zundel or suck it up.” to establish a relationship with a counselor in GAD is the most common diagnosis However, it is not just at the social and order to prepare for her new role as student Kassar said, but they rarely regret having the works for them — whether that be through among college students, according to Brian cultural level where this stigma occurs — body president. chance to speak with a counselor. medication, counseling or both — most Kassar, psychologist and outreach coordinator Benton says she has experienced di culties at Hessman explained that counseling was In addition, friends and roommates college students with anxiety and mental at MSU Counseling and Psychological the institutional level as well. the most important aspect of his recovery. should play an essential role in making sure disorders will continue to struggle with Services. “GAD is characterized by a general As a personal choice, Benton is “ e counseling services here are so helpful,” one seeks treatment. As Kasser explained, “Be their illness throughout their college careers. sense of worry, nervousness and tension,” he currently not taking any medication for her he said. “I don’t know what would have observant. Notice if they’re not sleeping, they However, as Abbey explains, every student has said. “Many will have di culty sleeping and symptoms. However, when she attempted happened to me without it.” don’t keep their side of the room clean or they struggles that make them the unique person concentrating, usually because of worry about to  le for disability services — which would He has seen mixed results from his don’t go to parties. Ask them if they’re okay.” they are. school, relationships and social interactions. make it easier for her to receive special medication — a combination of a mood If someone is suicidal, Kassar encourages “Getting my anxiety under control and ey’ll o en lie in bed and replay their day in accommodations from professors and the stabilizer,  sh oil pills and anti-anxiety students to notify the counseling center or recognizing my disorder has been incredibly their heads.” administration if her symptoms became more medication — and explained that “the mood their resident adviser as soon as possible. bene cial,” Abbey said. “I overcame my di cult to manage — she was not allowed to swings are not as frequent and extreme” as However, if someone is actually threatening to disorder and realized that I’m an incredible the perils of college  le. they were at  rst. However, he was and still is kill themselves, the University Police should person with both strengths and weaknesses.” Benton explained that because she doesn’t “hesitant to experiment” with medication. be called immediately. “I need to embrace every part of me,” she However, GAD is only one of many use medication, “ ey don’t think I have a Kassar says students should make an “Calling law enforcement does not added. “And I don’t need to be perfect.” disorders experienced by college students. problem,” even though her PTSD causes her appointment with MSU’s free and con dential mean getting someone into trouble,” Kasser Pat Hessman, a junior majoring in Film, has to “burst into tears in class” at times. counseling service as soon as possible if their explained. “Our o cers are trained for mental struggled with bipolar disorder—a disorder Abbey says that removing this stigma mental health is becoming an issue. “Students health issues.” characterized by dramatic mood swings that is going to require more openness from are really reluctant to seek help for anything,” Despite receiving treatment that Kiah Abbey Sonja Benton Photo by Ryan Bovy 12 THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 advertisements

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They call themselves the can be found every Wednesday at 6 p.m. right Players must pass a series of tests to another advanced skater, Spring, a.k.a. Dirty here on campus. The water polo club meets “Gallatin Roller Girlz,” and they form participate in bouts as one of the Gallatin South Savage. “You have a derby name, so it’s Bozeman’s only roller derby league, one of in the pool in the Hosaeus Fitness Center for Roller Girlz. “The learning curve seems your alter ego on the track, which is fun. You a weekly playful and rowdy match. Anyone is seven in Montana. steep, but it’s quick,” Knoff said. “We have learn about yourself and other women. And The league’s publicity coordinator, welcome to participate. enough skaters that know what they’re when you’re done, you go back to reality and Nick Sechena, the president of the club, Marcie Knoff, described roller derby as “a doing.” you’ve probably made five new friends out of contact sport for women in a team setting,” is a sophomore at MSU studying mechanical Gallatin Roller Girlz is a nonprofit it.” engineering technology. Sechena has been and said most skaters are 25- to 40-year-old volunteer organization which fundraises The Gallatin Roller Girlz will host professionals. playing water polo for almost a decade. “My for other nonprofits, Knoff explained. She their first event, the Debutantes Brawl, on favorite thing about it is that it’s the best “This fills a gap for a lot of people,” encourages anyone interested to come check June 9 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Knoff said. “It’s this amazing cross-section form of cardio I know,” he said. out a practice. While the league is only open Tickets are $8 in advance at Cactus Records The sport combines techniques from of the community — it’s a bunch of women to women over 18, men can participate as or $10 at the door. that you wouldn’t normally meet, because rugby, soccer, swimming, basketball and referees. The Gallatin Roller Girlz practice twice wrestling. In order to juggle everything in the they’re all busy.” Practices are split between a “Fresh a week at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Modern roller derby became a serious game at once, the player must have strength, Meat” beginners’ section where no contact and Mount Ellis Academy. Skaters attend flexibility and speed. There is constant move- sport in 2001. Teams of five compete against is allowed, and a regular league section. The their first two practices for free, and the one another in “bouts” in which players ment between passing, swimming and dodg- practices overlap by an hour, and there can league offers loaner gear which can be ing. Even the practice drills that improve roller skate around a circular track. Each be as many as 40 women skating at one time. requested on their Facebook page, “Gallatin team has four “blockers” and one “jammer.” passing and swimming can leave you out of One skater, Leah, went to her first Roller Girlz.” Visit gallatinrollergirlz.webs. The jammer’s goal is to pass the other breath. practice two months ago and progressed com to learn more. Sechena encourages everyone to join. team’s jammer, while the blockers aid in the enough to skate in the team’s bout in process. “We have had beginners play, and our fac- ulty advisor has played ‘since before we were born,’ in his words,” Sechena said. Water polo is a minority sport here in Bozeman. For one, there isn’t a plethora of the elevated end of the pole with a chainsaw pools. “It’s hard to find people to play with. and were then timed on how quickly they When we have fewer people show up, we Logger Days in Montana could run to the other end and up the 6-inch can’t play games and we are limited to drills Lommatsch did not stop competing diameter pole, start the chainsaw while bal- and passing,” Sechena said. “When we have Elijah Inabnit because he switched schools, but rather went ancing at the top and cut a thin slice off the more people show up, it’s much more fun.” to competitions as a one-man army repre- end of the pole. If you like water polo or have never Gavin Lommatsch first heard about logging senting the hopefully soon-to-be-recognized To Lommatsch’s surprise he placed fifth before had the opportunity to try it, now is sports when he started school at Flathead MSU Logging Sports Team. in the competition and was invited to the your chance. The club is in pursuit of more Valley Community College (FVCC) three He recently returned from Oregon, Stihl Arena Challenge, where he took first. polo lovers. years ago. He decided to check it out despite where he represented MSU at the 73rd An- As the reigning Western Collegiate Champi- All you need is a swimsuit, a towel and a the notion that he would be walking into a nual Association of Western Forestry Clubs on, he has been given the honor of represent- good attitude. “You don’t even need goggles,” gathering of rednecks wielding chainsaws. Conclave Event. Lommatsch, like all other ing MSU and the Western Colleges at the Sechena said. Don’t let all your end-of-the- What he found was an organized competi- athletes, was allowed to compete in five of 2012 National Championship in Tennessee year projects, papers and exams be an excuse tion comprised of skillful and professional the 15 different events. on June 1-3. On top of this honor, Gavin was — even the most involved students need a competitors wearing flannel. Lommatsch competed in the under- given a $1,000 Stihl equipment stipend for good cardio workout to release steam every Lommatsch joined the logger sports hand speed chop and the standing block his team. now and then. team at FVCC and quickly fell in love. How- speed chop. Both are judged by how fast the Lommatsch has done his best to gather ever, when he transferred to MSU in the fall, athlete can chop through a very thick log, in a potential team of 20 athletes but needs he was greatly disappointed by the lack of a different positions. Next was the underhand more interested people as well as a faculty What: Water Polo Club logging sports team. hard-hit chop and the standing block hard- advisor to legitimize the team for MSU. He “I made up my mind to try and get one hit chop, in which the winner is determined hopes that if he can get the team in place, When: Hosaeus Fitness Center started,” Lommatsch said. “Not only because by who can chop through the block with the MSU will help finance equipment for the Pool team and provide them with a practice facil- of my love for the sport, but because I know fewest hits. Where: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. that with a little support, MSU could have a Next was the obstacle pole, where a 30 ity. If you or anyone you know wishes to be a team ready to take on the UM and FVCC.” foot “pole” log rested with one end on the part of the team, please contact Lommatsch Cost: Free UM and FVCC have the two top teams in ground and the other on top of a large “bunk” at [email protected]. the Western Division. log. The athletes began on the ground near 14 THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 sports

athlete profile: Alberto Fuentes

Name: Alberto Fuentes Why did you come to MSU? Do you have any awards or achievements you Sport: Tennis When I was playing for my high school, I met have received while involved in tennis? Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Frederico Ueltschi, who went to school here Back home in Mexico I earned MVP, won Major: Finance and Economics at MSU. I wanted to play college tennis and national tournaments and received a full ride Year in School: Senior he recommended MSU. to play at MSU. How long involved in tennis: What is your motivation before a Do you have any other hobbies/activities/ 13 years competition? interests? I visualize the match and how to play well. I I like to travel. Do you prefer singles or doubles? also try to stay relaxed. I prefer singles — it’s just me out there bat- What is your favorite class at MSU and why? tling someone else. Do you plan to continue competing in tennis Macroeconomics, because it uses real life after graduation? examples and is applicable to life. Why did you start playing tennis? Yes, I could be. I have an offer to get a mas- My parents used to play in a club and one day ters degree in Mexico and play for a school Is there anything else you would like to tell I decided to play for fun — and I was hooked. there. students/readers about MSU tennis? The team is a great community. There are What is your favorite thing about tennis and What do you think is the key to your success lots of teams around the country that aren’t as why? as a student-athlete? close to each other as we are, or as success- The competition itself and the fact that I am Commitment and accountability. ful. We are like a family. competing against someone else. I control my emotions and the outcome of the match. Image courtesy Alberto Fuentes – Michelle Thomas

Men’s and Women’s Golf Redesigned – Bozeman Style Cassie Wilson a challenge in the snow, is doable. Even bet- ter, it doesn’t cost a cent. “It’s also amusing Tennis Lose Tough Weekend It’s like golf with tennis balls. And instead of to be a little ridiculous. I get a kick out of Anthony Varriano and they work hard on and off the court. rolling greens, the course is the MSU cam- people pointing at us,” Springer said. The conference was extremely close this pus. It’s called campus golf — and it’s pretty Tommy Bentley, another student and Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams year and as the leader of the team, I take much exactly what it sounds like. If you see campus golf aficionado, heard about the had a tough Easter weekend, beginning responsibility for losing those close matches an idle tennis ball laying by the bobcat statue, game through Springer, his roommate. “It Saturday with the men hosting Sacramento we could have pulled out.” don’t move it. looked like fun. I had seen some people play- St. Diego Campos netted the only win for The women’s team had one match In order to play, you must first map out ing around campus,” Bentley said. “Home- the Bobcats against No. 4 singles player over the Easter weekend, but fell to UNC, work affects how much I can play, sadly.” Jonathan Hultkrantz, winning in straight 2-5. The women’s team seemed off to a Pedestrians, watch your heads. Bentley sets 6-4 and 6-3. Lander Jewett fought back great start, winning two of three doubles “It’s also amusing to be a little said the hardest part about campus golf is from behind a set to take the second set matches. MSU won two tiebreakers to ridiculous." “getting a good drive and not slicing some 6-4, but fell apart in the tiebreaking third gain the early 1-0 lead. Char Hjalmarsson random person walking.” set , losing 10-1. extended the lead to 2-0 after a straight – andy springer, student “If someone picks up your ball on ac- The trouble continued for the men set win in No. 1 singles play, but Wena cident, then, oh well. It is placed where it is on Sunday as the University of Northern Tsan dropped a tough third set, 5-7, in dropped. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s Colorado (UNC) visited the Bobcat Tennis No. 2 singles while Paulina Lopez fell to not,” Bentley added. Center. Northern Colorado UNC took Elizabeth Tapia in No. 3 singles, also in a Springer’s favorite part about campus two of the three doubles matches for an third set. golf is the breather it provides, especially on early 1-0 lead, but MSU came back with Ellie Crum had a chance to pull out a a course. Holes are not physical holes, but nice evenings. It’s easy, cheap, relaxing and wins in singles by Prithiv Sivasubramaniam, victory in No. 4 singles, but after winning targets, though standard golf rules apply. provides many laughs. However, Springer Alberto Fuentes and Markus Schleuter. the first set 6-2, she dropped the second set Andy Springer, an architecture student, does recommend grabbing multiple tennis MSU couldn’t snag the last singles 0-6. She showed great determination by plays campus golf to take a break from his balls: “You inevitably lose some as the light victory they needed to notch the win, as forcing the third set into tiebreaker, but lost hectic school schedule. He originally got wanes.” Niklas Brandes, Lander Jewett and Diego 4-7, which sealed the deal for UNC. into the game after watching other architec- With longer days and warmer weather Campos all fell in tough third sets. UNC The women host Eastern Washington ture students take breaks to hit tennis balls headed our way, what do you have to lose? won the match 4-3, eliminating MSU from at the Bobcat Tennis Center on Saturday, against Cheever Hall. He was also trying to You can find cheap clubs and tennis balls at Big Sky Conference contention. April 16 at 9 a.m. get back into traditional golf, but Bozeman, thrift stores or Wal-Mart. Grab your friends Coach Michael Phillips praised his covered in snow the majority of the year, isn’t and some comfortable shoes for an evening team’s efforts after the loss. “This team an ideal place. that is sure to be relaxing and fun. has had great character and integrity Campus golf, while certainly presenting THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 15 sports

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Women's Volleyball Men's Lacrosse Washington State Invitational Bobcats 9 Bobcats 2 Gonzaga 14 Seattle 0 Bobcats 6 Bobcats 2 Western Washington 10 Boise State 0 Bobcats 2 Men's Tennis Central Washington 0 Bobcats 3 Bobcats 1 Northern Colorado 4 Idaho 1 Bobcats 1 Bobcats 26 Sacramento State 6 Washington State 28 Women's Tennis Bobcats 2 image Courtesy of Vanessa Northup Northern Colorado 5 If you could do anything for a day, what would it be? I want to ride a dressage Badass test on my favorite horse in the Olympics. Men's Track and Field

of the Week: While most students are preparing to Decathlon 5000-meter veg out on the couch after a long day of Jeff Mohl 1st Lyle Weese 1st school, Vanessa Northup goes home to Asa Staven 2nd Dan Jackson 2nd Vanessa Northup her horse named Titan. Titan is a 10-year- Powhatten Williamson 3rd Jake Turner 3rd old Missouri Fox Trotter and couldn’t Carl Nystuen 4th Javelin Michael AsaY 5th have a more qualified owner. The pair has st 10 acres to roam. When asked how long Willie Sullivan 1 Trevor Polson 6th Name: Vanessa Northup she has been riding, Northup responded, 100-meter Hammer Throw Hometown: Telluride, Colo. “ever since I could walk.” st Chris Wilson 1 David Phillips 1st Major: Equine Science Growing up in Telluride, Northup Gage Pickering 2nd Eddie Stevenson 3rd originally learned to ride at her aunt’s Matt Nicholas 3rd Occupation: Student/Thrift Store Inc./ breeding facility. Family trail rides and Discus Avogadro’s hunting trips with the horses were a 200-meter David Phillips 1st st Hobbies: Riding horses, racing dirt bikes, common past time. At nine, Northup Nick Melone 1 Kevin Close 2nd hunting, camping and fishing began work at Telluride Horseback Shot Put Adventures, a guiding business. For eight Trevor Gilreath 1st 1500-meter years she worked there every summer and David Phillips 2nd st Why did you move to Montana? I moved most winters. After developing quite a skill Grant Grosvenor 1 to Montana to get a better equine science for taking care of horses, she was asked education. to manage a barn involving high quality Lusitano and Arabian horses. Women's Track and Field Do your future plans involve this area? Attending MSU for equine science is Hopefully I can stay in Montana — in a perfect fit for Northup. Everything she Heptathlon 5000-meter Kalispell — and open up my own boarding is learning can be directly applied to what Sarah McGree 1st Heather Haug 1st and training facility. she wants to do in the future, board horses. Carley McCutchen 2nd Megan Beam 3rd Her curriculum covers everything from Sadie McMillan 3rd What is a day you will never forget? I Kortnee Barrett 4th High Jump horse genetics, disease and anatomy to the st was working at a horse ranch on my 17th business side of horses. Amber Amsbaugh 1 birthday while a clinic was being held. 400-meter The majority of Northup’s time is nd I was trying to make sure all the horses Chantel Jaeger 2 Hammer Throw spent dealing with horses, however, there st were groomed, saddled, warmed up and Amanda MurphY 1 is another riding hobby she enjoys: dirt 110-meter Hurdle Eddie Stevenson 3rd ready to be ridden. My boss said I was biking. As a member of the MSU MX Katie Niemeir 1st going to get a week of private lessons on club she races and competes all over the Javelin her Lusitano horse with famous trainer area. This summer she is looking forward, 800-meter Emily Tyrrell 1st Dominique Barbier. I got to learn everything “to being able to race my dirt bike and Sonia Antar 1st Hannah Counter 3rd up to Level 4 dressage and definitely will hopefully ride and compete with my horse.” Madeline Fuchs 3rd never forget it! Shot Put Amanda MurphY 1st – David Hoy David Phillips 2nd

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CULTURE  | Sabre Moore   @  ..  Poetry Night Brings World-class Jazz ‘Cats’ to Bozemanites Together Anthony Rampello written originally in Spanish, her poem Perform at Ellen Theatre filled the audience’s minds with wonderful and seemingly random imagery like a “wake “Heaven knows we need poetry now more derek brouwer than ever. We need the awkward truth of of butterflies.” poetry. We need its indirect insistence on Two particular performances, however, the magic of listening,” said Janelle Zauha were the highlights of the evening. The first After years on the road, performing with California as “Ryan Montana.” In 2004, at the “Poetry Night” event at the Bozeman was by local poet Sir Dancer. Upon having icons Ray Charles and Ike Turner, touring he won “Jazz Artist of the Year” at the Los Public Library last Monday . This line, from his name called, he jumped up and shouted six continents and winning a Grammy Angeles Music Awards. one of many poems read that night, is a great “VOILA!” He then headed to the front of award, saxophonist Ryan Matzinger For Matzinger, jazz music is about summary of why the event was initially put the room with a cardboard sign, “voila” returned to his native Bozeman last more than performance: it’s an integral part together. written in large yellow letters on one side summer to share his passion for jazz with of America’s cultural identity. Next fall Zauha and Sheila Bonnard, both MSU and his poem glued to the other. He began the community. Next Tuesday, Matzinger he will enter MSU’s Master’s program in professors and reference librarians, have his recital in a loud and animated voice and will be joined in that effort by a group of American studies, focusing his research on hosted a public poetry reading event for four danced around the room reading from his close friends and world-class musicians for jazz as a uniquely American art form. “Jazz years. Initially designed to give Montana’s paper. The audience erupted in laughter as an evening of jazz, bebop and blues. music is politics, economy, art, science and own poet-laureate, Greg Pape, a chance to he jumped up and down, explaining that Jazz music of any kind is uncommon diplomacy all at once,” he says,” and has read and give a presentation on poetry, the his word “poetaster” meant a poet disaster in Bozeman, but a performance of this historically been a practical precedent for gathering has evolved into an event where and that “Global warming comes from the caliber is nearly unheard of. Nat Reeves, cultural transformation.” different kinds of people from all over energy of rubbing people the wrong way.” Jeb Patton and Richard Sellers are all active Tuesday evening will feature some Bozeman read their favorite poems. The The second half of the night was in the international music scene and have jazz standards at the core of the genre’s variety of poems and poets was remarkable highlighted by a wonderful performance performed with a long list of jazz legends. cultural significance, including renditions — in the room of about 60 people you were by students from Bozeman High School. Introducing these “cats” — some of of saxophone legend Kenny Garrett ‘s likely to find more diversity than anywhere Austin Smilovic and his younger brother Matzinger’s closest friends and mentors — compositions, as well as arrangements of else in the city. Grant, along with some of their friends, to his hometown means a lot to the MSU contemporary top 40 songs. Matzinger Bozeman was represented along with brought in their instruments and played School of Music’s new faculty member. said he’ll also perform his arrangement of a countries from all over the world. One a song for the crowd. The outstanding and Matzinger moved away from Montana traditional Czech folk song. reader, an MSU German professor, recited poetic lyrics rolled off Austin’s tongue, and after high school to pursue his musical Matzinger and the “New York City a piece by a Spanish German poet. He the combination of wonderful instrumentals ambitions, but says he still feels “a deep Jazz All Stars” will be performing in the first read the poem in its original German, and background vocals kept everyone fully sense of responsibility to the community” Ellen Theatre on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 followed immediately by his translation of immersed. for its role in his success as a musician. p.m. with a cocktail reception beginning the poem. The event was a wonderful success and Matzinger has studied at the Hartt at 6:30 p.m. Student tickets cost $12 MSU’s own Lusmerlin Lantigua, those involved are already looking forward School of Music in Connecticut and Duke ($22 general admission) and are available originally from the Dominican Republic, to next year’s poetry event. University. He spent the last 11 years at the box office downtown or atwww. read one of her poems. Titled “Safari” and recording and performing in southern theellentheatre.com.

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band profile dAVid dALLA G KareN WilsoN

For a college student who likes to rap, David Dalla G has an impressive resume. Last August, he played a show in Ke- nya while helping fi lm a documentary with Engineers Without Borders. In November, he freestyled on stage at the Zebra Cocktail A Question of Team Playing Lounge with One Be Lo of Binary Star. In March, he opened for hip-hop legend At- mosphere at the Chamberlin Rail Jam in Big Sky. And this Saturday, he will release his Dear Aspen, fi rst full-length album, “Davidology.” David’s full last name is Dalla Gaspe- How do I prove to women that I'm different, and not just in the game for rina, and he will graduate from MSU this sex? I’m not saying that part doesn’t interest me (let’s face it; I’m a guy), May with a degree in fi lm. He has written poetry in journals since middle school, but but I’m also not just looking out for number one. How do I let her know I he wrote his fi rst song during his sophomore care about her enjoyment, too? year of college. His fi rst show was last June in Livingston, and in less than a year he has

become an integral part of Bozeman’s music Image CouRtesy dolan peRsonKe Woo her. You read that correctly. Th e If you do get to the stage of the night scene. art of wooing has long gone by the wayside, that is ultimately leading to something more, “I just had the mentality, ‘I’m going David Dalla G performing with DJ Surebert at to be replaced by crude comments and the don't assume you've already won the gold. to play every show I can get,’” Dalla G said. the 2012 Chamberlin Rail Jam in Big Sky. thoughtless fallback of "Just get her really Too oft en, players have lost the race because “Eventually that led to cooler stuff .” While it has only been about a year drunk, dude." they didn’t take the time to properly warm Dalla G attributes his hip-hop success and a half since he seriously began rapping But there is a reason why wooing up beforehand. Remember: You always have to a one-minute documentary his friend Ka- to record his EP for independent study cred- worked in the past, and no reason why it to preheat the oven before you can place any- tie Ritter made for a class junior year. “She its, Dalla G remains down to earth about shouldn't now. For most women, the lead-in thing inside. Women take longer to get in the was an intern at Peach Street Studios, and his recent success. “Th e way I see it, anyone can be the most attractive and alluring part mood, but the wait can make it more enjoy- she showed the video to people there to see could rap or do hip-hop. It’s totally about be- of any evening. We like to be treated warmly. able for both parties. if they liked it.” Th ey did like it, and soon ing yourself,” he said. “I’ve probably learned We like to be lavished with attention. We like Women like sex, too, but it’s (usually) introduced Dalla G to Bozeman’s music more from hip-hop than I’ve learned in any to know there is time and eff ort going into easier for us to get it. You’ll have to prove community. other medium or place.” our satisfaction, and that we’re not merely that you’ve mastered every level leading up “If that video had never gotten made, I Dalla G has been collaborating with lo- another object for men to play with. to it, so we know you aren’t going to pull a probably wouldn’t have been performing at cal DJ Surebert, and the two plan to release Quite a few girls are completely turned Wes Welker and drop the ball when it mat- that time,” he said. an EP in the fall. In the nearer future, expect off by the idea of sex because they've had bad ters most. Last June, Dalla G released his fi rst EP, unique collaborations between Dalla G and experiences in the past. If a girl has had to Hopefully, she’s a team player — and “Th is One’s On Me,” as a free download. Dub Sultan at their dual album release party consistently deal with boys whose only in- you know what that means. If you can pro- He has been working on “Davidology” ever this Saturday, April 14, with openers Do it terest was crossing the fi nish line fi rst, she’s vide for her satisfaction and ensure that she’s since, and his progression is evident in the Kappa at the Zebra. Doors open at 8 p.m., not likely to want to join the race. Don't add enjoying herself as much as you are, she’s newer work. While the EP was produced in tickets are $5 and there will be live belly insult to injury. Th e most lasting impression likely to return the favor. And then, every- a bedroom with a local acquaintance, the al- dancers and lights by Musik Lives Here. you can make is to be the one that isn't per- body wins. bum was mixed and mastered at Peach Street You can download David Dalla G’s mu- suading her to do anything. Studios and features beats by well-known sic for free at daviddallag.bandcamp.com. producers Sapient and Ill Pill.

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WHAT: THURSDAY April 12 Whitewater Ramble MONDAY April 16 FRIDAY April 20 WHAT: WHERE: WHAT: WHAT: Student Health Insurance Zebra Cocktail Lounge ChampChange Auction “Once Upon A Mattress” Play Forum (education on MSU’s WHEN: WHERE: WHERE: health insurance cost). 9 p.m. SUB Ballrooms Emerson’s Crawford Theatre WHERE: COST: WHEN: $5, must be 21 or older WHEN: SUB 223 6 p.m. 7 p.m. also April 21. WHEN: FRIDAY April 13 COST: 4 p.m. TUESDAY April 17 $6 reserved seating and $4 WHAT: general admission, tickets Walking Workshop WHAT: WHAT: available by calling 587-1305. Land Resources and Environ- WHERE: Lecture by American Journal- mental Sciences Grad/Under- Recreational Sports and Fit- ist Edward Girardet. WHAT: Tea Leaf Green grad Showcase. ness Center WHERE: WHEN: Procrastinator Theatre WHERE: WHERE: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12 p.m. The Filling Station SUB Ballrooms WHEN: to 1 p.m. 4 p.m. WHEN: WHEN: COST: 9 p.m. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free, to RSVP email WHAT: COST: [email protected] or Ryan Matzinger and NY City WHAT: $15 at Cactus Records or $18 call 994-5000. Jazz All Stars. Take Back the Night and Rock at the door. WHAT: WHERE: Against Rape Emerson Artwalk Ellen Theatre SATURDAY April 21 WHERE: WHERE: WHEN: WHAT: SUB Ballroom C Emerson Center 7:30 p.m. Swan Lake WHEN: WHEN: COST: WHERE: 6 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. $22 general, $12 students, Willson Auditorium WHAT: tickets at http://67.222.59.145/ WHEN: WHAT: 2012 PRO EXPO, an evening ellen/tickets.php 7:30 p.m. Word Wide Poetry Festival: A of comic books and science COST: Night of World Languages fiction. WEDNSDAY April 18 $15 - $35 at Eckroth Music or WHERE: WHERE: WHAT: yellowstoneballet.org/Swan_ Weaver Room, Emerson Cul- Procrastinator Theatre ‘Bones of Turkana’ Film Lake_Tickets.php or by calling tural Center WHEN: Screening 222-0430. 5 p.m. WHERE: WHEN: WHAT: COST: Ellen Theatre 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bike Swap $1 screening of Tim Burton’s WHEN: 6 p.m. refreshments, 7 p.m. WHERE: WHAT: “Batman” at 6:30 p.m. screening Gallatin County Fairground Reel Women Film Series “Best Costume Award” for COST: Events Park WHERE: the best comic or science fic- Tickets at http://67.222.59.145/ WHEN: Visual Communication Building tion costume. ellen/tickets.php 182 9 a.m. WHAT: WHEN: SATURDAY April 14 Shannon Weatherly Lecture: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. also April 19. SUNDAY April 22 WHAT: “Green Dot Violence Preven- WHAT: WHAT: Service Saturday tion Strategy”. WHERE: Holocaust Remembrance Day MSU Spring Rodeo WHERE: Ask Us Desk WHERE: WHERE: Procrastinator Theatre WHEN: WHEN: SUB Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Registration 9:30 a.m. 7 p.m. WHEN: WHEN: Service 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m., Same time April 13 COST: WHAT: through April 15 Free, wear work clothes and Sack Lunch Seminar WHERE: TUESDAY April 24 COST: shoes, Lunch provided. SUB 168 WHAT: $10 for students, free for WHAT: WHEN: Exercise: What We Have Been children under 6 and $13 for David Dalla G & Dub Sultan 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Doing Wrong for 40 Years, others. Dual Album Release Party Lecture. WHERE: WHAT: THURSDAY April 19 Zebra Cocktail Lounge WHERE: Lord Elgin and the Parthenon WHEN: WHAT: Emerson’s Weaver Room Marbles: Two Hundred Years 8 p.m. Sustainability Topical Session WHEN: of Controversy, a lecture by COST: WHERE: 7 p.m. Michael Hoff. $5, must be 21 or older SUB 235 WHERE: WHEN: Museum of the Rockies Audi- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. torium WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. THE ASMSU EXPONENT |April 12, 2012 19

Nikki Simon

Nikki Simon has enjoyed some recent success as a senior in MSU’s graphic design program. At the Addy “It’s not a math problem. awards, a nationwide design competi- The answer is invisible, you tion, Simon received a gold medal for her “Wolfmother” poster, as well can’t look it up in a book. as a silver for a book titled “Simon There isn’t even one an- Says.” She was also on the design team swer. I enjoy that.” with Samantha Delvo and Andrew Lockhart that produced the winning – Nikki Simon designs chosen to advertise this year’s Chamberlin Rail Jam. The booth was set up in locales Simon took building design and like Rockford café and worked like any drafting courses at her Billings high other photo booth, and most people school. She had always imagined her- treated it accordingly. You step in, hit self as an artist, but practical concerns the button, make faces, and receive and the “cooky, crafty lady that didn’t your three photos. Some people asked really make money” who served as an Simon about her project, and realized art teacher at her school influthenced that the commonly self-indulgent her decision to go into architecture. experience of a photo booth was in this Her freshman year, Simon took the case part of a larger mission. People infamous design fundamentals courses. began to take part in the project, some “In the end, I realized I didn’t really even writing on the booth. In a sense, care whether a building stood up” she Simon created a venue for all of Boze- said. Her favorite part, still true to this man to collaborate on a work of art. day, was conceptualizing the project. Simon heard about graphic design and The Abstract will be a starting switched majors, partly to keep the point for future work by Simon, who natural laws of physics from hurting wants to continue exploring ascribed her art. meanings. In particular, Simon wants to work with web media, which she Simon’s most recent project is said is “still a clumsy awkward teen that the “Abstract Photo booth,” her senior hasn’t been developed [as a medium].” design thesis. “Broadly, the concept of the booth is addressing how we give The Abstract photo booth and an meaning to an experience,” she said. accompanying photo album will be on Rather than life defining us, we define display at the BFA Exhibition Recep- the moments we live in and give them tion May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the meaning. “The Abstract,” as Simon Copeland Gallery and Senior Design calls it, is not documenting people. Studio in Haynes Hall. Refreshments Rather, people are documenting their and other art will be provided. To see experience with her booth. and learn more about the booth visit theabstractblog.blogspot.com.

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