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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Associated Students of the University of Montana Montana Kaimin, 1898-present (ASUM) 4-23-1998 Montana Kaimin, April 23, 1998 Associated Students of the University of Montana Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy . Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper Recommended Citation Associated Students of the University of Montana, "Montana Kaimin, April 23, 1998" (1998). Montana Kaimin, 1898-present. 9232. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper/9232 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Montana Kaimin, 1898-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Montana Inside: •Mullen tells his dirty little Victoria Secret. Page 2 • Culture to be showcased In Night of Native Arts. Page 7 •Professor changes his tune on affirmative action. of University news Kaim in ___________________________________________________Page 8 Our 1 0 0 th year, Issue94 Kaimin is a Salish w o rd for m essages Thursday, April 23, 1998 Growth management plan aims to increase housing, slash costs Katie Oyan trails and bike lanes in the Missoula “We are, in essence, a separate city,” city limits. Kaimin reporter valley. .................. Schwaller said.___ ___ “Say you’re a student and you have The plan, which was discussed in However, the plan would affect stu­ to buy a house in Frenchtown and Students could find cheaper places two public hearings before the dents who live off campus. drive to the university every day,” he to live and get around the city a whole Missoula City Council and the If council members and commission­ said. “That creates a considerable cost lot easier if a proposed plan for Missoula County Commission last ers OK the plan, it would discourage to the student and the community in Missoula-area growth management is week, lists guidelines for zoning and sprawl development and encourage terms of roads and air quality.” adopted, city officials say. subdivision laws for Missoula. increased density, or compact housing, McGrath said that the plan would The Urban Comprehensive Plan, Fritz Schwaller, UM’s associate in or near existing neighborhoods. create more low- and moderate-income which lays out guidelines for Missoula provost, said the comprehensive plan Council member Jim McGrath said housing in Missoula for students, sin­ development and growth management doesn’t directly affect the university, the comprehensive plan would gle people and senior citizens. for the next 20 years, would increase which rests on state property and is decrease the cost of housing and create An Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available housing and provide more not subject to city zoning laws. a better distribution of housing within See “Plan” page 4 Down for the count... Greeks take time to help during Special Olympics Nate Schweber “It shows you disabilities real­ Kaimin Reporter ly aren’t disabilities,” freshman Kimberly McCostlin said. “It The Ancient Greeks started makes you focus on people’s abil­ the Olympics, so it’s only fitting ities, not their disabilities.” that volunteers from UM’s frater­ Freshman Emily Randash, nities and sororities are helping who spent her volunteer time the Special Olympics on campus helping Special Olympians get this week. ready for footraces, laughed, More than 40 volunteers spent “Some of these folks can run a lot time between their classes faster than I can!” Wednesday at Randash’s the field house partner, Zolia and Washington- t makes you focus Bogovich said Grizzly Stadium on other people’s she was helping out with I impressed by track and field bilities, not their dis­ the enthusiasm events for Special abilities. ” of the partici­ Olympics. —Kimberly McCostlin, pants. The students UM freshman “We would helped nearly explain to them 250 Special that they had to Olympians com­ walk in the pete in the shot- walking races,” put, softball throwing, 50- and Bogovich said. “Then we’d watch 100-meter dashes, wheelchair them run away.” dashes and long jumps as part of Freshman Jami Clegg, whose their philanthropy activities for main job was to serve as a cheer­ Greek Week. ing section, said the looks on the “It’s really fulfilling to help participants faces when they out here,” sophomore Peter crossed the finish line made her Horton said. “It’s great to watch day. the competitors’ faces. They don’t On Thursday, students will be care if they win or lose, it’s just able to volunteer at the Special Barbra Maniaci/for the Kaimin about having a good time.” Olympics between 9 a.m. and Will Nicholls, a freshman in wildlife biology, lets the spring weather seduce him Some UM students said the into sleeping away Wednesday morning. noon at the Grizzly Pool for the day opened their eyes. aquatic events. Griz Central debuts, officials hope for few takers John A. Reed fees, checking on financial aid tour of the center, located on Hollmann said that for the was designed with students’ Kaimin Reporter and getting registration infor­ the Lodge’s second floor. first time ever, anyone who needs in mind. But, she said, mation through Griz Central, The Internet registration doesn’t pay their schedule bill other campuses that have gone UM’s administration touts UM’s hope is to see 70 to 80 system is currently undergoing by the deadline will have their the new Griz Central in the to Internet-friendly student percent of students use the testing and won’t be ready reg­ classes canceled. Tb register Lodge as the ultimate for one- services have about 90 percent mail, Dial-BEAR or the new istration this fall, Hollmann again, a student must then pay of students using a computer to stop student services like regis­ Internet access for their cam­ said. Students who register a $40 late charge, she said, do their business. tration, financial aid and pay­ pus business. now will receive a schedule bill ing fees. which is the first time the late For now, Griz Central is After two years in the mak­ in early August and should pay penalty has ever been assessed. The irony of the all-in-one open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., ing and thousands of dollars in it no later than Aug. 14 to con­ “We really need to keep traf­ center is that most students Hollmann said. As of July 1, remodeling, the whole idea firm their registration, fic down as much as possible,” may never use it. the center will stay open daily behind Griz Central is to serve Hollmann said. That should Hollmann said. “The first few Barbara Hollmann, vice until 4:30 p.m. She said the 8 students, but not make it their keep the bulk of returning stu­ days of registration will be a to 9 a.m. slot is now used for president for student affairs, primary method of doing busi­ dents from ever having to set zoo.” said although students will be staff in-service meetings and ness, Hollmann said during a foot in Griz Central, she said. Hollmann said Griz Central able to handle tasks like paying training. 2 Montana Kaimin, Thursday, April 23,1998 O pinion Letters to the Editor An ode to Victoria's Secret * Com m ents about how the Rape is not football team makes all the I drag my bones home at night and check the But underfed with a team sport money for the athletic depart­ postage box Column by hair of red, she looks to Dear Editor, ment even though in actuality I curse a bill, I scratch myself, the front door be a grouch. i am writing in response to the only teams that make I unlocks. I flip through other the article in the Kaimin about money are the basketball At times amongst the coupon books there pages in this wondrous the (alleged) rape by Max teams. rests a grand surprise. catalogue Pierre, a member of our It is important to remember I let out a wail for in the mail my favorite Stopping once so often esteemed football team. Being that these are just examples of book arrives! to start up a dialogue. a student-athlete at the comments and there are many University of Montana, I have more things said about It shows up straight from heaven and rests "Tyra Banks, you to say that I am deeply sad­ women’s bodies, violence outside our door. naughty manx, don't try dened by what has happened, against women, and other sex­ Addressed to some lost matron who lived to look so coy. terrified of potentially more ist remarks. This macho, dom­ here long before. I'll come out on that rape, and actually not too sur­ inating attitude is also reflect­ We don't know how or when or who we came beach of yours and off prised because of the misogy- ed in some of the inappropriate by this subscription, Thomas you 111 eat poi." nistic and patriarchal attitude music played in the weight But it brings us this month's cover girl — ■Mullen "You big bad man, fostered by our own athletic room. The woman-bashing who kind of looks Egyptian. where is your hand as I department. lyrics frightened one of my kneel here on the shore? The recent allegations teammates who said she was I look around for neighbors and I try to mask Sit and gaze at my against one of the football afraid of being sacrificed right my joy.

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