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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 KAIMIN W ednesday, October 8, 2003 V olume CVI, Issue 22 Students urged to change ID numbers

Madeleine Creevy It was not until a month later that she ing students computer-generated ID num- according to the National Fraud Kaimin Reporter realized she had accumulated credit-card bers that start with 79 and are followed by Organization. debt from cards she had never used. seven random numbers. More than 50,000 cases of fraud have When University UM student “After I contacted the police, we real- ID numbers, which are printed on the been linked to Social Security number of Montana junior victim of fraud ized that whoever stole my Griz Card was front of every Griz Card, are the primary theft. Molley Hale discov- because of setting up these accounts because they had way to identify a UM student. Hale said she was an unsuspecting vic- ered her wallet was access to my Social Security number,” “We changed the policy because we felt tim. missing, she imme- past use of Hale said. pressure from students and the state to pro- “I did not realize how far someone can diately canceled her Social Security It took months to settle with the credit- tect individuals’ privacy — and ensure dig into your life with your Social Security credit cards and got numbers card companies, Hale said, and the thief against unauthorized usage,” Carlyon said. number,” she said. “I owed more money a new driver’s was never identified. Students who were issued Griz Cards than I had ever spent in my life.” license. UM issued students identification num- prior to 2002 can go online or to the Hale had to go through months of credit She never worried about losing her Griz bers identical to their Social Security num- Registrar’s Office for a new ID number. problems before her debt was finally Card. bers for years, said Laura Carlyon, associ- Everything from credit cards to maga- cleared. “I did not even think about the fact that ate registrar. zine subscriptions can be obtained over the “I have told all of my friends to change my Griz Card had my Social Security num- In 2002, UM changed this policy by giv- Internet with a Social Security number, ber on it,” she said. See SECURITY Page 8 The joys of being of age Faculty to debate pluses, minuses of UM grading

Quinn Riedy onto students’ grades. For the Kaimin “If you’ve got a freakin’ minus, you could’ve just had a solid A or The Faculty Many B,” Lloyd said. “That sucks.” Senate will students ASUM President Aaron Flint vote Thursday skeptical of said he did not vote in favor of on whether to the new grading system because allow proposed there was not enough student University of plus/minus support. Montana pro- system “If you have three A’s and fessors to use three A minuses, what would the symbols + have been a 4.0 is now a 3.67,” or – when assigning letter grades. Flint said. “That’s a major The change, if approved, could change.” take effect next fall. The ASUM resolution says As of now, the University oper- most American universities use ates on a traditional grading plus/minus grades because it scale: A, B, C, D, F, and Pass/No “gives faculty the freedom to Pass. more accurately grade students.” The possibility of a grading Plus/minus grading was a “very renovation comes after ASUM controversial topic” on campus adopted a resolution last about eight years ago when it was February to support the voted down by ASUM and did plus/minus grading system. Nick Wolcott/Montana Kaimin not make it through the Faculty ASUM Sen. Robert Welsh Dustin Johnson gets carded at Diamond Jim’s Casino on East Broadway on Tuesday afternoon. Because Senate, said Bill Knowles, broad- Johnson is of legal age, he doesn’t need to worry about increased fines for underage drinking citations. wrote the resolution because it is cast journalism professor and unfair for students who do A- chairman of the Faculty Senate. work to get A’s, he said. But now, he said, opinions are “The resolution is a promotion starting to sway and fewer people Underage drinking fine rises of academic integrity within the are opposed to a plus/minus grad- University,” Welsh said. ing system. Two years ago, underage drinkers paid fraction of new $200 max Under the resolution, students Jacob Stephens, a 20-year-old would not earn an A+, but would English education major, said he receive “4 quality points for each supports plus/minus grading. He date Monday morning, she plead- Setterlund said she understands credit of A; 3.67 quality points is confident in his academic abili- Curtis Wackerle for each credit of A-; 3.33 quality For the Kaimin ed not guilty to the underage the need to keep underage ties, and a plus/minus system drinking charge. drinkers from overrunning down- points for each credit of B+,” etc. would better reflect the quality of The maximum fine for under- “I don’t know how it will affect town, but she wondered whether Students would receive “0.67 his work, he said. age drinking is more expensive me permanently,” Coble said. community service would be a quality points for each credit of “I’m in favor of it for obvious because of a law that took effect “But I’ll be taking it easy for a better solution. D-.” reasons,” he said. Although some UM students this month. while.” “I don’t think taking money Everyone on the Executive say they dread the day professors The fine for a first offense Missoula Municipal Court from college students is the Committee of the Senate appears have the power to add a tiny hov- jumped from $150 to $200 for Judge Donald Louden, who hands answer,” Setterlund said. to support the ASUM resolution, ering line to their grades, others people between ages 18 and 20 down most fines for underage The new law, authored by Sen. Knowles said. The faculty mem- say they are not worried at all. who are caught drinking. drinking citations issued in Duane Grimes, R-Clancy, and bers in ECOS represent the Plenty of students say they University of Montana sopho- Missoula, said he will continue to passed during the 2003 legislative departments of sociology, biolo- would prefer to keep the current more Ann Coble might be facing fine most offenders the minimum session, increases the maximum gy, drama, foreign languages and grading structure. that fine. of $100. However, Louden said fine for first and second offenses chemistry, as well as the College Sophomore Hannah Heimbuch, Police issued Coble a citation he might increase his standard to $200. After the third citation, of Technology and the School of an 18-year-old pre-journalism while she was tailgating before fine to $150 within the month. offenders could be fined $500 and Journalism. major, said she does not like the the Grizzly football game on Oct. “I need to think about it a could be required to complete an “We know of no strong opposi- idea of plus/minus grading 4. She was in possession of a while,” he said. alcohol information course. tion so far,” Knowles said. Camelbak beverage bag, which because it could damage her Underage drinking fines have Most affected by the law are “Nobody has told me (plus/minus officers suspected contained alco- GPA. not always been so expensive. those who are under the age of grading) is a terrible idea.” hol. Coble said the Camelbak was “We’ve gotten used to this After July 1, mandatory court sur- 18. Minors charged with their At last week’s ASUM meeting, empty when she was cited, but grading system,” Heimbuch said. charges for the city of Missoula first MIP must now complete 20 Knowles quoted UM President officers still wrote the ticket. “That little tiny increment were raised $25. Two years ago, hours of community service, their George Dennison as saying, “If “I didn’t even have a beer in between, say, a 3.0 and a 2.67, underage drinkers rarely had to drivers licenses will be suspended the students want it, I’m for it.” my hands,” Coble said. could potentially make a big dif- pay more than $50 for a first for 30 days, and they will be Knowles said he supports the This was Coble’s first citation ference.” offense. fined up to $300. The new law resolution, but it is difficult to for underage drinking. Phil Lloyd, a 21-year-old jun- “Mine probably cost $50 or also requires first offenders under predict how the Faculty Senate A friend warned Coble that ior and general studies major, $60,” said UM senior Joy age 18 and their parents to attend and the Board of Regents will fines for underage drinking had said he does not like the idea of Setterlund, who was cited for an alcohol class at their own recently gone up. At her court UM being able to tack minuses underage drinking in 2000. expense. See GRADING, Page 8 2 Wednesday, October 8, 2003 OPINION Montana Kaimin Editorial Guest Column Renaming Campus Drive New bills disenfranchise students

is way off the map Column by this bill will make voting less convenient by plac- ing more burdens on the voter. The University of Montana depends on alumni for things like Another bill, HB 563 — sponsored by Speaker scholarships, building improvements and football jerseys, so UM has Chris Laslovich Pro Tempore Jeff Laszloffy, R-Laurel — prohibits routinely named campus landmarks for outstanding alumni. See the third parties from collecting absentee-ballot Gallagher Business Building, Knowles Hall, and the Emma B. request forms. As of Oct. 1, only family members Lommasson Center (formerly the Lodge). To attend school at the University of Montana of voters or voters themselves can send in for The Alumni Association doesn’t think this is enough, so it’s is a privilege and a wonderful opportunity to learn absentee ballots. This means student and senior- requested that Campus Drive, which runs behind the campus past about our state, nation and world. Higher educa- citizen groups, public-interest and conservation Washington-Grizzly Stadium, Aber Hall and the UC, be renamed tion provides students the chance to express their organizations and political parties will no longer Alumni Drive. ASUM has adopted a resolution supporting the change ideas and become involved with issues they care be able to provide this public service. Again, this at the request of President Aaron Flint. It’s now up to UM’s Facilities about. The University also offers students many bill makes voting more difficult, and will actually Committee, President George Dennison and the city of Missoula. opportunities to become active in politics and limit access to more convenient voting methods. There should be good reason for changing the name of a street. government by joining campus groups such as If these bills are so bad for voting, why were Maybe for the Alumni Association, the change will just be another College Democrats, ASUM and Students for a they passed in the first place? Isn’t government reminder of how important they are to this university. For an out-of- Choice, to name only a few out of the plethora of supposed to make voting easier for citizens and town visitor using old directions to find a building on campus, it could student groups on campus. With these groups encourage more people to vote? be a major headache. Literally dozens could be lost. available, UM students should be very active in Government should make voting easier, but pol- That being the case, we could still see the point in renaming a street the political process and issues at itics often gets in the way of if the new name would be unique, memorable or interesting. Alumni the forefront of Montana politics, Government should make making such improvements. The Drive is not. If the Alumni Association puts some more thought into such as tuition increases and edu- voting easier, but politics motivation behind these kinds of this and comes back with a hip, edgy name, it should run with it. cation funding. often gets in the way of mak- bills is purely political, presented There is something to be said for tradition and continuity on a col- This however, is not the case at ing such improvements. The under the guise of being pro- lege campus. After seeing the Lodge become the Emma B. the University of Montana. motivation behind these kinds democracy and pro-voting. These Lommasson Center, the Grisss Ride become U-DASH and the School Student activism and student of bills is purely political, bills are designed to benefit the of Forestry become the College of Forestry and Conservation, we’re voter rates are mediocre, if not presented under the guise of majority party, while the minori- ready to stabilize things for a couple of years while we get used to the dismal. Involvement and aware- being pro-democracy and ty, and in this case the people of new names. ness of political issues among pro-voting. Montana, are left to suffer the Changing the names of campus landmarks sets a dangerous prece- students is also less-than-impres- consequences. Such action by the dent. If anybody is allowed to suggest name changes, here are a few sive. There must be a reason for this widespread majority is reprehensible and blatantly un-demo- we’d like to see. apathy. Students are being discouraged from par- cratic. In remembrance of the ASUM president’s many hours watching ticipating in politics and government, but by Regardless of how you feel about these bills, Fox News and reading the Wall Street Journal on the leather couches whom or what? and with party affiliation set aside, the question of at the Rec Center juice bar, students will now be able relax at Aaron The answer to the above question is found in how this legislation will effect voter participation Flint’s Republican Bi-Sip. (Source: the “Faces” section of UM’s Web the current state of the democratic process. As the must be asked. site.) Bush administration continues to bang over the The answer is quite simple: Voter turnout will Jesse Hall will be renamed Procrastinating Freshmen Hall. Let’s head of the American citizen non-stop rhetoric likely decrease as a result. Even worse, voter face it: Jesse residents aren’t there because they want to be. They’re about evil and freedom (at times difficult to dis- turnout among college students will likely to drop there because they were late getting their paperwork in and all the cern between the two), a slow, insidious infringe- even further. other dorms were filled. We know because it happened to us. ment upon democratic values is occurring. Already notorious for historically low turnout The Liberal Arts Building will become the John Wayne Building in The affected values are not of rights that are numbers, university students will be less inclined honor of the six packs of cigarettes he smoked each day toward the often claimed to be violated under the PATRIOT to vote as more restrictions are put on voting. end of his career. People at the Gallagher Business Building are too Act; these rights are fundamental democratic Additional obstacles and requirements on voting busy moving up in the world to spend five quality minutes with a rights, more specifically, the right to vote in fair will only further alienate and disenfranchise stu- Parliament Light. People who study the hard sciences understand what elections. dents already having a hard time engaging in the a cigarette can do to their bodies and generally stay away from them. Looking to Montana politics, one can find many political process. But those College of Arts and Sciences types have no reservations examples of such degradation of democratic It is our duty as students and as Americans to about slipping outside between classes, no matter what the weather. rights and values. For instance, last spring’s leg- reverse this trend of apathy among us. To remain Of course, our requests will be ignored, as should the Alumni islative session yielded several anti-democratic docile and passive in times such as these is un- Association’s. We’re grateful for all alumni do for academics and bills affecting all citizens, students included. patriotic and un-American. Join a political organi- sports on this campus, but they don’t need to give a street a boring One such bill is HB 190, proposed by Cindy zation or group; write to your representative, your new name to get attention. If they keep doing what they do best — Younkin, R-Bozeman. This bill places excessive president. Just go out and vote! Exercise your supporting current students and the traditions that have lived since requirements on voters including requiring democratic rights; let your voice be heard! their own time as students — they won’t need a street named for them approved forms of IDs to be presented at polling to be recognized and appreciated. places, and requiring absentee ballots to include copies of IDs and other punitive actions. In short, -Lucas Tanglen, chief copy editor

dent should never publicly criti- because she had been discour- cize the president. To do so aged from talking. Gale has a undermines the administration as strong personality and always The MONTANA KAIMIN welcomes a whole and also any work they stands by her convictions. Letters hope to accomplish. If Gale had Discouraged or not, her voice letters to the editor. an issue with Aaron, she should would not be quieted. Such is her to the editor have discussed it with him first. commitment to those she was For those of you who contend elected to represent. So, I believe that Aaron would not have lis- Sage’s criticisms were not Please keep letters under 300 words, and include your ASUM Letter Justified tened, you obviously do not unwarranted. In the future, I name, phone number, year in school and major. know Aaron, nor his character. hope any difficulties between our I would like to write in Being a friend of Aaron, I can elected student body will be Guest columns may also be submitted, response to the article concern- attest to his willingness to listen solved internally without feeling they must be 700 words. ing Sage Rafferty’s letter about to other’s ideas and to discuss the need to complain to the Gale Price. While I have not difficulties and differences of press. viewed the letter and do not opinions. His door surely would Ben Houston know how inflammatory the have been open to discuss Gale’s Pharmacy Student E-mail all submissions to [email protected] statements made about Gale concerns. Also, I am a good 243-3165 were, I must say I agree with friend of Gale and find it unlike- Sage in principle. A vice presi- ly she would be quieted simply

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N EWSROOM PHONE (406) 243-4310 K AIMIN O N - LINE HTTP://WWW. KAIMIN. ORG Montana Kaimin PAGE 3 Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Weatheror not Calendar of Events Today National Depression Screening Day Local health care providers will provide free “The Rocky Horror Show” screening for people who fear they may be suffer- High: 70 Montana Theatre - 7:30 p.m. ing from depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety In the mood for some transvestite fun from disorders. The screenings are done confidentially Low: 42 Isolated Showers Transsexual, Transylvania? This UM Drama pro- and anonymously. duction runs through Oct. 11, and Where to go: bsolute panic struck Kaimin Weather this evening as the again Oct. 14-18. Tickets are $12 for Kaimintober Friends to Youth - 1515 E. National Weather Service KMSX Doppler Radar station students and seniors, $15 for every- Broadway from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Awent offline for unknown reasons. Without radar, we are body else. We advise leaving the 728-2662 unable to really get a clear forecast for you, which bothers us. children at home. Curry Health Center - We’ll give you the heads up on the end of the week though: cold, Counseling and Psychological cold and more cold. Highs may be in the 50s and the snow will be ASUM Meeting Services, for UM students only, 3 on the mountains on Saturday when you watch the Griz game. Get p.m to 5 p.m. Contact 243-4711 ready. It’s that time of year. UC 330-331 — 6 p.m. Your student government will be Community Medical Center - Kaimin Weather - “Computers actually do the forecasting.” hard at work during this week’s meeting. Day room of Rehabilitation Center, Ft. Missoula As long as the meeting remains violence-free, Road, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., contact 327-4062 the Senate is scheduled to debate the tuition relief resolution. Sustainability Lecture Accuracy Watch North Underground Lecture Hall - 7 UM professor on Discovery Channel p.m. Discovery Channel -- Check local listings University of Wisconsin professor Jack R. The Montana Kaimin is committed to accuracy in its UM archaeologist Kelly Dixon, who unearthed Kloppenburg is fed up with the corporate-domi- reports. If you think the Kaimin has committed an new clues in the Donner Party mystery, will be fea- nated global food system. Hear his alternative in error of fact, please call 243-2394 or e-mail tured on the Discovery Channel special “Unsolved this free lecture. [email protected] and let us know. If we find a History: The Donner Party.” factual error was made, we will correct it on this page. Friday, Oct. 10 Thursday, Oct. 9 Ask Adam Tennis, anyone? Yes, you should really ask him. Sample questions: South Africa Wilderness Lecture Robert Lindsay Tennis Center -- What’s the deal? Why won’t people send Ask Adam questions? UC Boardroom - Noon - 1 p.m. UM tennis teams will be competing against -- What is the best parking spot on campus? This free lecture’s part of the International Gonzaga, Idaho and MSU-Billings in the UM -- Can I start a bounty on squirrels? Brown Bag Series. Bring a lunch. Invitational, which runs through Oct. 12. Ask him at [email protected]. Ask away. Items for the Kaimin Calendar of Events can be sent to [email protected]. The Kaimin does not guarantee publication of all submissions. MSU student jailed for two counts of alleged sexual assault Voted Missoula’s Best BOZEMAN (AP) - A Montana He is charged with one count of of two of the rooms and entering when the case reaches District Serving Missoula State University student accused of rape, four additional felony counts two other rooms with the intent to Court. Since 1994 sexually assaulting two students in of burglary and one misdemeanor sexually assault the male occu- Red Star has tentatively been his residence hall over the week- count of sexual assault. pants, all in their mid-20s. scheduled to appear in Justice Breakfast Burritos end appeared in Justice Court Court papers say the burglary Chief Deputy Gallatin County Court for a preliminary hearing the NEW Monday and said he understood charges involve Red Star’s alleged Attorney Todd Whipple said the morning of Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. Teriyaki Chicken w/ rice the charges against him. unlawful entry into four dorm state requested a high bail out of Cathy Conover, MSU director of Teriyaki Chicken w/ rice Vinnie D. Red Star, 25, appeared rooms Saturday morning. concern for public safety and university relations, said officials Bakery • Soup • Sandwiches • and More! via a video hookup and remained Red Star is accused of sexually offered the court evidence of pre- were still unsure how anyone 2 locations in jail on $250,000 bail. assaulting the lone male occupants vious criminal activity in the state could have gained access to the 432 N. Higgins (Downtown) of Washington. dormitory rooms. 1221 Helen Ave. (1 block off campus) Car Accident Victims: Deputy Public Defender Mariah A new free report has recently been released that reveals information every car accident Eastman said the high bail was victim should have before they speak to anyone. Research shows that even a “fender bender” can cause pain, headaches, loss of energy, fatigue, irritability and even arthritis. “unconscionable” because Red Many car accident victims worry more about their car than they do their rights. If you have been involvd in an auto accident, listen to the toll-free recorded message by calling: Star has family in the area. She 1-800-800-4960 ext. 9893.9893 said she would seek a lower bail The call is free and so is the report. Car Accident Victims

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Jesse Piedfort ment a self-funded compensation ing and safety equipment to make which traditionally has high num- vided to the university system by Kaimin Reporter system two years ago. a more “safety-conscious” work bers of injuries because its jobs are the state fund, premiums increased “This really financially makes a place. more labor-intensive, will pay because the downturn in the econo- The Montana University System lot of sense,” said Rosi Keller, The other $250,000 in savings closer attention to safety issues, my had lowered investment will save at least $500,000 annual- associate vice president of came because the university sys- Duringer said. returns, and the medical costs of ly because it switched to a self- Administration and Finance. tem projected it needed to put Duringer said the decision to compensating workers was contin- funded workers’ compensation Keller led the committee, which aside only $2.1 million to pay for switch to a self-funded plan was uing to climb. plan in July. included representatives of all the new plan, compared with the finalized when the state fund The university system Previously, the university system eight state universities, that exam- $2.35 million in premiums it informed the university system that approached the Board of Regents used the state plan, the Montana ined the possibility of a self-fund- would have had to pay to the premiums would go up 35 percent about breaking away from the State Fund, for workers’ compen- ed system. Montana State Fund. in fiscal year 2004, or about Montana State Fund in March. sation. However, UM’s premiums Keller said the university system Bob Duringer, vice president of $600,000, despite the fact that Duringer said that despite initial cost more than it cost to cover should be able to save more than Administration and Finance, claim amounts had not increased. opposition to the plan, the regents claims from injured workers. $250,000 per year in administra- agreed that the new emphasis on “They were making money off could not prove the financial risk Therefore, the system began tive costs and loss-protection pro- safety will save money. of us,” Duringer said. was greater than the money the researching how it could imple- grams, including investing in train- Supervisors in Facilities Services, According to information pro- system would save. Floating Cloud Court: Faculty should follow grievance process

Natalie Storey then file a lawsuit. Kaimin Reporter LeRoy Schramm, legal counsel for the Board of Regents, said the Faculty members must follow dismissal of the suit will not affect contract procedures before filing a most faculty members of the lawsuit against the Montana Montana University System. University System as the result of a UM’s faculty is covered by the recent Montana Supreme Court same type of contract as MacKay decision. and Orcutt. Constance MacKay and Elissa University Faculty Association Orcutt, two former professors, President Mike Kuplick said UM alleged in a lawsuit that the faculty members rarely try to cir- Montana State College of cumvent the grievance procedure Technology in Great Falls did not by taking a complaint straight to take action against a student who the courts. was threatening their lives. Schramm agreed. The lawsuit was thrown out last “We think that’s always been the week because the court said the situation,” he said. “If you are cov- plaintiffs failed to go through the ered by a collective bargaining normal grievance procedures out- agreement, then it is your obliga- lined in MacKay and Orcutt’s con- tion to go through the process that tracts before bringing their com- contract sets up.” plaint to the court. Bill Knowles, chairman of the Grievance procedure at UM Faculty Senate, said the UM griev- Nick Wolcott/Montana Kaimin involves a grievance officer who ance procedure outlined by the Abrei Cloud gets a lift up the Fine Arts building Tuesday while rehearsing “Interstate 95,” a dance piece that receives complaints about the will be performed this weekend. The UM Dancers on Location can be seen around campus Saturday and contract works well. University. If a solution cannot be Sunday at 1 p.m., beginning on the Oval. “The grievance procedure has reached, an arbitrator is brought in worked historically in my 17 years to find a solution. If a faculty here,” he said. “And I don’t see member is dissatisfied with the why it wouldn’t.” arbitrator’s ruling, he or she can Food bank stocked thanks to wildfires

MISSOULA (AP) - Montana’s the food into individual frozen summer forest fires became a wind- meals to distribute. fall for the Missoula Food Bank, The Food Bank served nearly which has received more than two 3,000 people in August. Thirty- tons of leftover fire camp food. eight percent were children, and 17 The leftovers, which began com- percent were senior citizens. ing about three weeks ago when Another local beneficiary of the area fire camps wound down, fire camp food was the Poverello included fresh meat and nearly a Center kitchen and homeless shel- half-ton of fresh vegetables. ter. It received hundreds of pounds “There were a lot of things the of food, mostly prepared food that Food Bank doesn't normally have,” was cooked in fire camps and then said Aaron Brock, the Food Bank’s not needed, said Poverello director outreach coordinator. “Our Joe Bischof. increased ability to feed people is The center received a constant due to the fire camps.” flow of food nightly, he said. The The donations helped prepare center also received large donations about 3,200 meals so far, he said. of breakfast foods, including burri- “These fire camps had a pretty tos, sausage, muffins, juice and noble purpose to begin with,” milk. Brock said. “We've just simply “It was really a very nice treat,” been expressing our gratitude.” Bischof said. “And it let us stretch About 1,500 pounds of the food our own food.” came in as prepared items, such as The Poverello Center this sum- lasagna. The Food Bank, which mer was serving about 400 meals a also “rescues” prepared meals from day and helping 2,575 people the University of Montana cafete- through its food pantry. rias and grocery stores, then turned www.kaimin.org Montana Kaimin NEWS Wednesday, October 8, 2003 5 Bear expert fatally Give me a break mauled in Alaska

Rachel D’Oro years. Andrew said Treadwell was Associated Press Writer an experienced outdoorsman. “We were all good friends with ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A him,” he said. “We haven’t had self-styled time to deal with it.” Expert one of bear expert Treadwell was known for his who once two killed brazen confidence around bears. called by aggressive He often got so close he could Alaska’s brown bear touch them. He gave them names. brown bears Once he was filmed crawling along harmless party animals was one of the ground singing as he two people fatally mauled in a bear approached a sow and two cubs. attack in Katmai National Park and Over the years, Park Service Preserve — the first known bear officials, biologists and others killings in the 4.7 million-acre expressed concern about his safety park. and the message he was sending. The bodies of Timothy “At best he’s misguided,” Deb Treadwell, 46, and Amie Liggett, superintendent at Katmai Huguenard, 37, both of Malibu, and Lake Clark national parks, told Calif., were found near Kaflia Bay the Anchorage Daily News in on Monday when a pilot with 2001. “At worst he’s dangerous. If Andrew Airways arrived to pick Timothy models unsafe behavior, them up and take them to Kodiak, that ultimately puts bears and other Bret Ferris/Montana Kaimin Alaska State Troopers said. The visitors at risk.” park is on the Alaska Peninsula. University of Montana sophomore Mike Chapel rattles a ball off of a corner pocket Tuesday evening in the UC That same year, Treadwell was a Game Room. Chapel was playing a game of cutthroat with two of his friends. Treadwell, co-author of “Among guest on the “Late Show with Grizzlies: Living With Wild Bears David Letterman,” describing in Alaska,” spent more than a Alaska brown bears as mostly dozen summers living alone with harmless “party animals.” He said Indian groups ‘fun-raise’ for future Katmai bears and videotaping he felt safer living among the bears Indian graduates of UM. the $750, but said it will go toward them. Information on Huguenard than running through New York’s Chelsea DeWeese was not immediately available. The money was raised through a the powwow. Central Park. For the Kaimin silent auction of alumni-donated Kyi-Yo sponsors one of the The Andrew Airways pilot con- In his book, Treadwell said he goods, such as a collector’s Indian largest student-hosted powwows in tacted troopers in Kodiak and the decided to devote himself to saving Visiting alumni raised more than Barbie doll and a handmade wood- the nation. National Park Service in King grizzlies after a drug overdose, fol- $2,000 for a Native American stu- en bed. Alumni donated the $750 in Salmon after he saw a brown bear, lowed by several close calls with dent club and the newly established In addition to bidding on auction memory of Jerry Slater, a UM possibly on top of a body, in the brown bears in early trips to UM Foundation American Indian items, attendees — who traveled alumnus and former vice president camp Monday afternoon. Alaska. He said those experiences Alumni Society this weekend at the from as far away as Washington, of academic affairs at Salish- Park rangers encountered a large, inspired him to give up drugs, Doubletree Hotel. D.C. — dined at large, 10-person Kootenai College. aggressive male brown bear when study bears and establish a non- At this inaugural gathering of tables and listened to fellow alumni Larry LaCounte, director of the they arrived at the campsite and profit bear-appreciation group, the new society Friday, $750 was speak about the formation of the McNair Scholars Program at UM, killed it. called Grizzly People. donated to Kyi-Yo for the student new society and its goals. said this fund-raising event might Katmai park Ranger Joel Ellis “He’s got a lot of great wildlife organization’s upcoming annual “Many underscored the impor- only be the beginning. said two officers stood by with shots that are absolutely not cap- powwow, and about $1,600 was tance of keeping this going,” The society has excellent poten- shotguns as he fired 11 times with tive,” said Curt Grosjean, a raised for the society’s treasury. Weasel Head said. tial to provide role models and a semi-automatic handgun before Treadwell friend and manager of Patrick Weasel Head, promoter He said a highlight of the raise scholarship funds for current the animal fell 12 feet away. The Darkroom, a Los Angeles cus- of the new alumni society and evening was the opportunity for and entering American Indian stu- “That was cutting it thin,” said tom photographic laboratory that director of the American Indian current members of Kyi-Yo to dents to “give something back to Ellis, the lead investigator in the did work for Treadwell. Student Services Program on cam- meet past members of the organi- the institution and to those students case. “I didn’t take the time to “Everything that Timothy was pus, said the society’s first meeting zation. who are coming behind us,” count how many times it was hit.” shooting was in Alaska and out in was a success; about 100 former “It was neat to see some of the LaCounte said. Investigators then found human the wild. He was getting pretty UM students attended. founding members of Kyi-Yo LaCounte credited Weasel Head remains buried by a bear near the close to those bears. He knew what “We ‘fun-raised,’ not ‘fund- there,” said Loren Racine, treasurer with taking the initiative to form an campsite, which was in a brushy he was doing was dangerous.” raised,’” he said. of the almost 50-year-old organiza- alumni society for American Indian area with poor visibility. Grizzly and brown bears are the Weasel Head said that after the tion. graduates of UM, adding that the No weapons were found at the same species, but in Alaska brown expenses for the evening’s dinner “It seems like a really good thing idea has been tossed around for scene, Park Service spokeswoman usually is used to describe bears in party at the Doubletree Hotel are to be able to talk to (alumni) some time. Jane Tranel said. Firearms are pro- coastal areas and grizzly for bears taken care of, the remaining funds involved in the field that you’re “I think it’s long overdue,” he hibited in that part of the park. in the Interior. will be used to strengthen the new studying.” said. “Finally somebody, Patrick, The remains and the entire Treadwell and Huguenard were alumni society, which is available Racine said Kyi-Yo members had the energy and the time to campsite — including still and videotaping bears at the Kaflia Bay to the nearly 1,000 American haven’t decided exactly how to use bring it together.” video cameras — were packed out lakes, usually not frequented by Monday and transported to Kodiak visitors, according to Park Service on the Andrew Airways flight. spokesman John Quinley. He said Governor’s wife Either Treadwell or Huguenard bears are attracted to the area by a had made a satellite phone call to a late run of salmon passing through says she won’t friend around 11 a.m. Sunday, and the lakes. there apparently was no problem at The site is 60 air miles east of shoot Spears the time, Ellis said. Brooks Camp, the best-known and “But the bottom line is, we really most frequently visited bear-watch- BALTIMORE (AP) - The wife of may never know exactly what hap- ing site in the park. Although it is Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich made pened. There were no witnesses,” accessible only by float plane or an "inadvertent figure of speech" he said. boat, as many as 300 people a day when she said she would shoot pop As the plane was being loaded, visit in July, when scores of bears singer Britney Spears if she had the another aggressive bear approached congregate at the Brooks River as chance, the first lady’s spokes- and was killed by park rangers and sockeye salmon make their way to woman said Tuesday. troopers. The bear was younger, spawning grounds. While speaking at Hood College possibly a 3-year-old, according to “July is prime time for bears in Frederick, Kendal Ehrlich said it Bruce Bartley, a spokesman for the there,” Quinley said. “It’s a world- is important for women to get as Alaska Department of Fish and wide destination.” much education as possible. Game office in King Salmon. In the mid-1980s, a brown bear “It is incredibly important to get The bodies were flown to the mauled the body of a visitor who that message to young women. You state medical examiner’s office for drowned, but this week’s attacks know, really, if I had an opportunity autopsy. are the first known bear killings in to shoot Britney Spears, I think I Dean Andrew, owner of Andrew the park, Quinley said. would,” Ehrlich said Friday. Airways, said the pilot was too Rangers planned to return to the Ehrlich is a working mother rais- upset to comment. The company site Tuesday, but were waiting for ing a young son and she made an had been flying Treadwell out to low clouds to clear, Bartley said. inadvertent comment, her spokes- Katmai for 13 years and woman said. Huguenard for the past couple of Jive Records, the label that repre- sents Spears, said in an e-mailed statement that Ehrlich had “shot her www.kaimin.org own self in the foot by promoting violence.” 6 Wednesday, October 8, 2003 ARTS Montana Kaimin rocked pour vous Horoscopes Concert Review by: . Talking to the audience for the ignorant Joe Friedrichs throughout the night, Skerik closed the set by calling the crowd “a bunch Aries (March 21-April 20) The band Garage A Trois is very of cattle-herders.” Skerik said the *** Close your similar to the New York Yankees. only reason an encore was played was eyes/Make a wish/And Just as the Yankees often compile a because he didn’t have to put anyone blow out the candle roster loaded with all-star talent, the on the time-out bench. The time-out light/For tonight is just your four members of Garage A Trois have bench is where Skerik kept the night/We’re gonna united to become an outstanding force Corona’s he sipped throughout the celebrate/All through the night in the music industry. On, Sept. 30, night, but if audience members got this force was on display at the Wilma out of line they would be put there Theatre in Missoula. Once the band and forced to look away from the Taurus (April 21-May 21) took stage, the crowd of about 500 stage with earplugs in their ears. **** Pour the wine/Light exploded. “We loved the audience tonight. the fire/Girl, your wish is “It was a great live performance,” When you can feel that energy it’s my command/I submit to said UM sophomore Dave Mcnabb. just great. We will be back again,” your demand/I would do any- “The show was full of jams and awe- Skerik said. Hailing from Seattle, thing/Girl you need only ask some solos.” Skerik said he has always loved Greg Homolka/For the Kaimin The four members of the group are Missoula for its beautiful landscape Gemini (May 22-June 21) , , Mike Charlie Hunter works the Wilma crowd on Tuesday Night. and culture. ***** Baby tonight/Is Dillion and Skerik. It is the eight- the scowl of an angry child who did- crowd Tuesday. “The crowd was Playing tracks from their new your night/And I will do string-playing Hunter who leads the album, “,” the band elabo- n’t get any candy before bed.” eager to feed off what we were you right/Just make a wish/On way. rated on every song. While Hunter handles the strings, doing,” Dillon said about the groov- your night/Anything that you With three bass strings and five Moore handles the sticks. Moore, ing Missoula folk. “The improvisational style was a ask/Girl, I’ll give you the love guitar strings, Hunter is a supreme who is also a member of the popular Playing a variety of instruments breath of fresh air,” said UM second- musical being. “Hunter is one of the band , said the Missoula throughout the night, including bash- year pharmacy student Mark Cox. of your life/Your life/Your life best guitar players I have ever seen,” crowd was energetic. ing on a cymbal while flying off an Garage A Trois’ set lasted just shy said Missoula resident Skye Berns. Vibraphonist of Les amp, Dillon helped feed the energy. of two-and-a-half hours and featured Cancer (June 22-July 22) “When Hunter launched into a solo Claypool’s Frog Brigade and Karl The most visually active of the the opening act The Bad Plus from **** Back in school we he slapped on his work face and gave Denson’s Tiny Universe also lit up the group Tuesday was saxophonist New York City. used to dream about this every day/Could it really hap- Montana artwork displayed in Ireland pen or do dreams fade away? Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) *** Joe Prebich July. interaction with the businesses that it serves. This Then we started singing Kaimin Reporter Weber, of Dillon, said she will be in Ireland pro- partnership allows the MWTC to extend it’s them/They said it sound- moting the artwork, but also spending time working resources throughout the university system and feed ed smooth/So we started a Montana artists are getting a taste of the Emerald with Irish school children. off of its resources and networks. group and here we are/Kickin' Isle this week with the Oct. 3 opening of an art In connection with the Montana World Trade While in Ireland, the MWTC will help Montana it just for you exhibit featuring Western art and paintings in Center, the show’s goals is to open up and expand businesses meet with government officials and Ireland. on international relations of local Montana busi- European buyers. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) The exhibit, which will be on display at the nesses. According to a UM press release, the markets in **** Motownphilly's back Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, will The Montana World Trade Center is a nonprofit showcase the talents of nine Montana artists. Cathy organization focused on the expansion of Montana Ireland seem to be ripe for Western products. The again/Doin' a little east Weber, Marc Bohne, Russell Chatham, Monte businesses into the larger global market. The results of the last trade mission to Dublin resulted in coast swing/Boyz II Men going Dolack, George Gogas, Kent Lovelace, Davi MWTC is one of more than 327 world trade centers more than $2 million in sales, including eight pieces off/Not too hard, not too soft Nelson, Kevin Redstar and Larry Pimie will all be around the globe. MWTC is unique because it is of artwork. displaying works. The show will be traveling from affiliated with the University of Montana. For more information on the current exhibit or Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Ballyjamesduff to Limerick where there will be a According to the MWTC Web site, it is this part- information regarding the Montana World Trade *** Now they can see the showing Nov. 4. The show was in Dublin during nership that allows for a more personal level of Center visit www.mwtc.org or call (406)-243-6982. tears in our eyes/But we deny the pain that lies deep in our Uncle debuts Chexotic new programming for the whole family hearts/Well maybe that's a pain we can't hide/Cause everybody cereal. Little Rudy loves Rice Chex say? Try again. With goofy-looking camping age. I hope the Camp knows that we're both torn apart Uncle Luke and baseball. Molly prefers Corn heartthrob Freddie Prinze Jr. signed on Anawana set is still in working condi- Chex and boys. Dad is a Wheat Chex to play the title role of Tez Hortley, the tion. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Presents man. No thank you, Cousin Ernie, show can’t fail. “The Real World/Road Rules *** Why do we hurt each nothing but good ol’ Bran Chex for “Dave Matthews Band: The Challenge” — We rounded up a By Luke Johnson other?/Why do we push mom. And you gotta watch out for Animated Series” — We all knew bunch of “all-stars” from past seasons love away? Cousin Ernie, ‘cuz he’s always drop- that it was only a matter of time and put them all in a big old AWE- I’ve lived for 21 years on planet ping by and getting the joint jumpin’ before this highly successful band SOME house. Now for the challenge: Earth, yet somehow I’ve never been Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. with a big ol’ batch of Chex Party came out with their own cartoon the first all-star who does or says any- asked by any of the major television Mix. But it isn’t all fun and games. show, using all of their real voices. thing intelligent wins. We could be 21) **** Let's don't wait networks to produce or create a tele- As the season moves on, we find out Each band member will reportedly be here for a while. till the water runs dry/We vision series. that Mom had a miscarriage with little able to use a super power hidden “Ripped from the Headlines” — might watch our whole lives Talk about a slap in Uncle Luke’s Saul, who would have been a Frosted within their instrument to fight uni- This is a show based on “Law and pass us by/Let's don't wait till face. I mean, I was born to create Mini Chex lover, and also Molly’s versal evil such as bad guy record Order” producer Jerry Foglas. We the water runs dry/We'll make mindless programming on the small teacher at school (who likes Crispix) executives or people who litter. Watch watch Foglas go through newspapers the biggest mistake of our screen. Please allow me to illustrate may or may not be hitting on her. out for violinist Boyd Tinsley, whose to find hyped up stories that he can lives/Don't do it baby this point more clearly using poorly “CSIUTITSCIU” — Everybody special power is to fight off DMB use as plots for “Law and Order” and written similes. One could liken not loves the hit show “CSI: Crime Scene enemies by passing gas on them and its 17 spinoffs. We’ll use that patented Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. giving me the opportunity to create Investigation,” and the awesome spin- bowing his violin at a super-fast rate, “Law and Order” sound effect television to stripping Monet of his 19) ***** [B II M:] off “CSI: Miami,” so it goes without so as to blow all of the gas away from between scenes and end each episode Sorry I never told painting hand; to disallowing saying that even more people than his own nose. with the commercial guy taping a you/All I wanted to say/And Steinbeck any sort of writing appara- everybody will love the newest spin- “Reality: The TV Show OR promo using the title term “ripped now it's too late to hold tus; to taking away Barry Bonds’ abil- off, “CSIUTITSCIU: Crime Scene Americans Idle” — CBS and I hid a from the headlines.” The show will ity to consistently behave like an ass- Investigation Unit That Investigates camera inside of your television so renew us with faith in humankind. you/'Cause you've flown hole; or to forcing Fabio or Carmen The Crime Scene Investigation Unit.” that you could see just how pathetic “Sitcom” — This one is pretty away/So far away/Ayyy Electra to wear a shirt. This special, even more undercover you look in real-time sprawled out in standard. We wanted to reflect real I was beginning to think that I unit specializes in secretly investigat- front of a box, complacently allowing life, so we took a crappy, ugly stand- Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) would never get the call. I was like an ing the original Crime Scene yourself to grow more obese and up comic and set him up with a beau- ***** [MC:]/Never had I ugly foreign-exchange student waiting Investigation Unit to make sure that it waiting in earnest for some no-talent, tiful co-star as a wife to show you imagined/Living without by the phone for someone to random- doesn’t drop the ball or steal candy money-hungry jackasses to entertain what the American family is all about. your smile/Gwenyth ly ask them to the prom. And then out from the scene of a crime. you before you fall asleep. Those silly, gorgeous wives who are Paltrow/Feeling and knowing of nowhere, last month CBS sees how “Hot Girl With Bogus Powers” “Salute Your Shorts More” — always asking you to get off the couch you hear me/It keeps me successful I’ve become, apologizes for — This show will feature some hot This one is still just a dream. I’m hop- and set down the beer so that you can alive/Alive the oversight and begs me to start girl beating up vampire/werewolves ing that we can round up all of the old take your kids to school. But you pitching ideas immediately. or doing ninja crap or as a secret cast, including Telly, Z.Z. Ziff, Dina resent the family and the kids, except Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Happy day! Here are the shows agent or something. I haven’t decided. Alexander, Bobby Budnick, Sponge when it really gets down to it, you **** [all:]/And I know they’ve accepted so far. Look for Internet “winners” will eat it up no Harris, Eddie “Donkey Lips” Gelfen, love them and you do enjoy making these programs as mid-season matter what. Michael or Pinsky, Kevin “Ug” Lee whoopie with the wifey, you really do. you're shining down on me replacements in January: “Rx” — This hard-edged show will AND all of the minor players such as Hopefully you liked these ideas, from heaven/Like so many “The Chex Family” — This can’t- compete with “ER” on Thursdays. It Dr. Kahn. So yeah, we round all of but even if you didn’t, you still have friends we've lost along the miss hit, which will be sponsored involves a group of pharmacists who them up and all of the old directors to admit that anything’s better than way/And I know eventually we'll solely by General Mills and the Chex know how to have fun on the side, if and writers and such and force them “Yes, Dear.” be together/One sweet division, involves a zany-yet-average, you know what I mean. But they still all — at gunpoint if necessary — to day/Eventually I'll see you in middle-class family. Here’s the catch: fill out prescriptions better than any- make new episodes. We’ll just have to — The high school version of heaven they all adore a different type of Chex one in the business. No sex appeal you pretend at home that they’re all still at Uncey L. contributed to this article. Montana Kaimin SPORTS Wednesday, October 8, 2003 7 Junior running back bowls over competition

Natalie Storey start missing tackles.” Kaimin Reporter Green hasn’t always been a trim 230 pounds. He admitted to gaining about a It didn’t take Justin Green long to make dozen pounds in the days before the season a name for himself. started when he was spending too much At the start of the season, he was a quiet time in the Food Zoo. transfer student from San Diego Mesa “It was a bad deal for me, eating there,” College. By the end of the game against he said. He isn’t on a diet now, but his con- Idaho on Sept. 27, the 230-pound running stant workouts keep the pounds off. back had rushed for 122 yards and proven Phenicie calls Green the “Bowling Ball” himself as a major offensive force for the because of his stellar ability to knock Grizzlies. defenders out of the way like red and white Then Saturday against Cal Poly, Green pins. did it again, rushing for 99 yards and at But the Bowling Ball doesn’t always put one point dragging a couple of Cal Poly up strikes. defenders along for the ride during a 25- Although Green played well on yard run. Saturday, he also fumbled the ball during But Green, a junior in sociology, said he an important Grizzly possession in the doesn’t count how many yards he has third quarter. Montana was on the drive, rushed or how many carries he gets. In trailing Cal Poly 10 to 14. During a run, fact, he was surprised to learn that he Green tried to stiff arm an assaulting dragged at least one Cal Poly defender who defender and had the ball punched free was clinging to his jersey down the field from his grasp. during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s “As soon as I felt him hit it I knew game. He didn’t notice until the team was something wasn’t right,” Green said. “I felt watching tapes this week, and even then horrible. I felt a sense of letting my team they had to rewind it — just to watch it down.” again. The coaches told Green to shake it off. “If you asked me if I was dragging that Phenicie said Green is the type of player guy I would have told you I didn’t know,” who probably won’t have to be reminded Green said. “I just knew I was getting hit.” of his mistake again. Getting hit comes with the territory, but “Justin’s harder on himself than any of Green said that’s part of his game. UM’s us ever are,” he said. offense usually uses a one-running back As for Green, he said he tries not to formation. Therefore, the defense can often think too much about the fumble, or the predict who the ball carrier will be if the other ball he coughed up in a game earlier quarterback keeps the ball on the ground. this year. “Every play you’re getting hit,” Green “It’s when you start thinking about it that said. “Somebody’s always trying to get to you fumble,” he said. “Or you become a you or through you — there’s no in- chronic fumbler.” between.” Phenicie said he doesn’t think Green is a Green’s unusual size for a running back “chronic fumbler.” wears down defenders, lending a sizeble “We don’t see a problem with him put- boost to the Grizzly offensive attack, said ting the ball on the ground,” he said. offensive coordinator Rob Phenicie. Green sprained his ankle in practice last Bret Ferris/Montana Kaimin “What happens with a back who has week but said he’ll be ready to go for this UM running back Justin Green runs through a drill during the Grizzlies’ practice Tuesday after- Justin’s size is the defense takes a beating weekend’s home game against Weber State. noon. The 230-pound Green is also known as “Bowling Ball” because of his ability to knock from him,” Phenicie said. “He keeps defenders out of his way. pounding and pounding them and then they UM cheer squad trying to pump up more than crowd

Myers Reece Washington-Grizzly Stadium is like here yet.” University of Wyoming and “We’re still athletes and we still Sports Reporter the first. I love it.” Lusse said the squad has been Washington State,” Lusse said. “I work our asses off,” Cain said. Cheff, a 22-year-old senior doing its best to spark some growth think that was the most successful The team also has six alternate The Cheer squad majoring in communications, is one in Montana cheerleading by pro- competition we’ve ever had.” girls who come to Monday’s prac- noise of working to of 12 teammates on the cheerlead- moting the sport in high schools, Lusse brings a tradition of Griz tice every week to try to qualify for more than bolster sport in ing squad, which consists of six before students come to college. cheerleading to the coaching posi- alternate of the week. The alternate 23,000 NW region women and six men. Cheff is the Lusse and her squad put on the tion. She cheered at UM from 1997 practices the rest of the week with screaming female captain and senior Danny high school cheerleading state to 2001 and her mother was a the squad and is the first in line to Grizzly Wedul, who is majoring in comput- championships last year, which UM cheerleader for the Griz in the cheer in place of an injured or sick fans engulfs the maroon-and-silver- er science, math and physics, is the used as a recruiting opportunity. 1960s. girl. There are no alternate males laden athletes as they run across the male captain. Wedul said another big step in While Lusse and most of the due to a lack of turnout. turf of Washington-Grizzly Cheerleading coach Hollis Lusse the development of the sport came other women bring experience to The squad members practice for Stadium. The boom of the cannon and Cheer and Dance Program eight years ago when Athletic the Grizzlies, none of the guys three days a week with each prac- sends a ripple of adrenaline through Director Christie Anderson both Director Wayne Hogan brought his except for Wedul had ever been tice lasting two hours. That doesn’t their bodies. Jumping and waving said they would like to help bring knowledge of Division I cheerlead- cheerleaders before joining include the mandatory conditioning their arms, they motion for the more prominence to the sport of ing programs from Florida State to Montana’s squad. Dan Cain, a sen- on Monday and gymnastics on crowd to get louder. The crowd cheerleading here in Montana. the UM campus. ior in exercise science and pre- Tuesday, Anderson said. There is responds. “Cheerleading in the Northwest “At the time there were 23 girls medical science, said squad mem- also an optional gymnastics work- Then the football team runs onto is nothing like in other places in the and three guys,” Wedul explained. bers approached him in the Rec out on Wednesday and cheerleaders the field. nation, especially the South,” “(Hogan) basically said that Florida Center last year with the idea of condition on their own on top of all The University of Montana Anderson said. “Schools like State and other big schools have six being a cheerleader because of his of that. cheerleading squad takes pride in Kentucky recruit girls and guys guys and six girls on the regular size and strength. “It’s so much work, but it’s its role in Grizzly athletics. Aside from really young ages.” squads. He asked, ‘What do we Cain, who played football in worth it,” Cheff said. “You have to from cheering at numerous athletic Anderson said cheerleading is need to do to be able to accomplish high school, thought, “Why not?” have the heart for it. We all just events, the squad is becoming more experiencing some growth in the that?’ Somebody said, ‘Money.’” The next thing he knew, he was have a passion for it.” competitive and is trying to bolster Northwest, with youth programs Now the 12 squad members get throwing girls up in the air as well the sport in the Northwest. The sprouting up across the area. UM individual $500 scholarship as throwing up 345 pounds on the squad’s main aim, however, still is junior cheerleader Steven Cook stipends each semester to go bench press. to excite the crowd. said he’s glad to see these pro- toward school. It might not be a lot, Cain and Cook both said they Kaimin Squad co-captain Brandy Cheff grams, but Montana and other Lusse said, but it’s definitely a occasionally hear rude comments It’s not your parents’ said there’s no feeling like getting regional states don’t compare with start. All of the University’s hard about being male cheerleaders, but the crowd pumped up at a packed other states like California, his work appears to be paying off, it is very limited. newspaper... unless football game. home state. which the squad showed at a “I got teased a little at first,” “You can’t even explain the feel- “There’s cheerleaders at every Universal Cheerleaders Association Cain said. “It was usually my your parents go to ing you have when there’s over high school down there with guys competition in August. friends, but some other people 23,000 people cheering with you,” and girls who really get into it,” “We beat some big schools like would say things, too. But it’s not a school here. Cheff said. “Every game at Cook said. “It hasn’t evolved up the University of Washington, lot.” 8 Wednesday, October 8, 2003 NEWS Montana Kaimin Security

Continued from Page 1 Schwarzenegger muscles out Davis their number so they do not have to go through this kind of fraud,” Erica Werner return the shine to a Golden State than 50 percent of the vote, going into the final week, his she said. Associated Press Writer beset by massive budget prob- Davis fell victim to a campaign was shaken by allega- Jorrun Liston, director of the lems and riven by deep political groundswell of discontent in a tions published in the Los LOS ANGELES (AP) - Griz Card Center, said she does divisions. state that has struggled with its Angeles Times just days before Californians banished Gov. Gray not think students care that their Voters faced two questions — perilous financial condition. the election from six women who Davis just 11 months into his Social Security numbers are on whether to recall Davis, and who As colorless as his name, said he groped them or made second term and elected action their Griz Cards. among the other candidates Davis was also known as a canny unwanted sexual advances. hero Arnold Schwarzenegger to “I think it is a good idea to should replace him if he was politician with sharp elbows. Allegations continued to surface replace him Tuesday — a change it and protect yourself,” removed. They chose to get rid of Once chief of staff to Gov. Jerry over the weekend, and by elec- Hollywood ending to one of the Liston said. “But I still use my the incumbent and put Brown, he rose through the polit- tion day a total of 16 women had most extraordinary political Social Security number on my Schwarzenegger in his place. ical ranks as a state assembly- come forward. melodramas in the nation’s histo- Griz Card; it’s easier.” Exit polling explained why: man, controller and lieutenant Schwarzenegger also was con- ry. Officials said the computer-gen- Many Hispanics and union mem- governor, before becoming gov- fronted with reports that he had Voters traded a career erated ID system should be com- bers — two key groups in Davis' ernor in 1999. praised Hitler as a young man — Democratic politician who pletely functional by fall 2004. past electoral successes — By contrast, Schwarzenegger’s accusations he disputed. became one of the state’s most Hale said she had to learn the deserted him as he suffered political inexperience seemed a Responding to the sexual mis- despised chief executives for a hard way. extraordinarily low job approval virtue to many voters. conduct charges, Schwarzenegger moderate Republican megastar “I don’t care how hard it might ratings amid widespread voter The actor’s improbable rise to acknowledged he had “behaved who had never before run for be to memorize another couple discontent about the state’s econ- political power played out before badly sometimes.” But he office. Davis became the first numbers,” she said. “It’s worth omy. a rapt international audience. He attacked the newspaper and some California governor pried from it.” Davis won election in 1998 announced his candidacy in of his accusers for what he called office and only the second with 70 percent support from August on “The Tonight Show a last-minute effort to derail his nationwide to be recalled. Hispanics and a similar percent- With Jay Leno” after aides said it candidacy. Grading Early tallies showed the recall age of voters from union house- was certain he wouldn’t run. Voters also rejected favored by 1,019,874 voters, or holds, and he got about 65 per- The campaign included a Proposition 54, a contentious ini- Continued from Page 1 57.5 percent, and opposed by cent of both groups in his re- parade of bit players among the tiative that would have banned respond. 755,375, or 42.6 percent. election last year. But in the 135 candidates, including Hustler state and local governments from “I personally have been for Other early returns had recall, about half of Hispanics publisher Larry Flynt, former tracking race in everything from (plus/minus grading) for a long Schwarzenegger ahead with and of voters with union mem- child actor Gary Coleman, a pub- preschools to police work. Voters time. Sometimes one or two 951,437 votes; Democratic Lt. bers in their households voted to licity-hungry porn actress who across the racial spectrum reject- points separate a full grade Gov. Cruz Bustamante with recall Davis, according to voter wanted to tax breast implants and ed the measure, according to exit level,” Knowles said. “My prob- 548,069; Republican state Sen. surveys conducted for The an artist who dressed in all blue polling. lem with it, I think there should Tom McClintock with 225,799; Associated Press and other news and described his candidacy as They also rejected another be an A plus.” and Green Party candidate Peter organizations by Edison Media the ultimate piece of performance proposition dedicating money to “I hope they vote in favor of Camejo with 32,334. Research and Mitofsky art. public works projects. it,” Welsh said. “I’m pretty con- “This is a great day for International. The cast of characters and out- fident it will go through.” California,” McClintock said in Seven in 10 voters disapproved sized ballot gave the campaign a www.kaimin.org conceding. “In response to a of how Davis was handling his carnival-like atmosphere and pro- common danger, the people of job. Nearly half of all voters vided late-night comics with a California rose to their duties and strongly disapproved, and among stream of material. THE ordered a new direction for our them, nine in 10 voted for the But to many Californians, it state.” recall and seven in 10 voted for was serious business. Schwarzenegger prevailed Schwarzenegger, the exit poll “I’m horrified at the thought MONTANA despite a flurry of negative pub- found. that Schwarzenegger can be our licity in the campaign’s final Long lines were reported at governor,” said Gretchen Purser, KAIMIN… days, surviving allegations that polling places throughout the 25, of Berkeley, who voted he had groped women and accu- day. By late afternoon, Terri against recall. “I'm sick of sations that as a young man he Carbaugh, a spokeswoman for Republicans trying to take over The best expressed admiration for Adolf the secretary of state, said a the state.” Hitler. turnout of 60 percent appeared Ed Troupe, 69, of Thousand caffeine-free The 56-year-old Austrian likely, higher than the 50.7 per- Oaks, voted yes for recall and for immigrant — husband of televi- cent who voted in last Schwarzenegger. “As far as I’m way to start sion journalist Maria Shriver — November’s gubernatorial elec- concerned,” he said, “Gray finds himself in charge of the tion. It would be the highest per- Davis is one of the dirtiest politi- nation’s most populated state centage to vote in a gubernatorial cians I’ve ever encountered.” your day. with an economy surpassed by election since 1982. Though Schwarzenegger held a only five countries. Re-elected last year with less commanding lead over his rivals Schwarzenegger promised to

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