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BLACK BOX THE ELLEN 5 MUSIC VENUE? MSU COUNSELING NEW TO MSU v1u mav •• ellglllle fer a cllnlcal researeh studV sp1ns1red 11v • •h1rm1ceut1cal cem11anv. HEY YOU! Qualified participants must: Have a 6 month history of pusistent asthma YEAH YOU ... • Be 12 years or older. • Use ~ inhaled steroid medication at least -' weeks More than ants love prior to first visit. a discarded popsicle • Be a non-smoker at least twelve months prior to first visit. on a sidewalk, the ASMSU Exponent Qualified participants will receive: LOVES feedback! Investigational inhaler with study medication or placebo (an inactive substance) Study related medical exams and lab tests Please send your • Compensation for their participation rants, raves, To foul out ifyou 11uzy qualifY, please call and heartfelt expressions of your 406-585-2444 undying love to ALAN A WANDERER M.D. letters@exponent. ALLERGY &ASTHMA CONSULTANTS OF MONTANA. PLLC montana.edu 2015 Charlotte Street, Suite 1 • Bozeman, l\IT 59718

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8 SCIENTIFIC NOTATION Cale Hofferber will be exhibiting his work in the If you've ever wished you were a Jed. BRANDON FRENCH has the ASMSU Arts and Exhibits Exit Gallery from October technology for you. 22 to November 2. The title of the exhibit is "Palimp­ sest - Examining the Layers." The reception is Mon­ 9 EXPO BOARD day, October 29, s to 7 p.m. in the Exit Gallery Located in SUB io6e (on the ist floor of the SUB 10 THE BOZEMAN BIKE K N directly underneath ist Interstate Bank) Newwest.net writer ALISON GREY discusses Bozeman·s hub for bike Hours of operation: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to S enthusiasts. p.m. Contact information: DISTRACTIONS 11 WORD ON THE STREET Brooke Tummel ASMSU Arts and Exhibits Director 12 SPOTLIGHT, MOVIE TIMES exhibitsramontana.edu 406. 994.1828

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to be seen right away? that their counselor was competent I'm not depressed or suicidal; Actually, Dr. Brian Kassar, outreach and helpful. their services won't work for me. coordinator of the MSU Counseling The counseling center is equipped Center says "if you call in for an intake, I need meds. The counseling ser­ to deal with all kinds of problems, not > school starting to suck? Did your you'll typically get an appointment vices' aren't enough. I need to go off just the ones you hear about involv­ or man just dump you? Perhaps within the week." If the situation is campus. ing hurting themselves. "The counsel­ e just feeling down about life and more urgent, clients can even schedule It's true that the counseling ser­ ing center has a group session called like making a few bad decisions? an appointment that day. Once some­ vices only offer counseling. However, if the "Myspace" Group where people it looks like you can put down the one has an intake, sessions are typically you're in need of anti-depressants, anti­ can come in and work through some .e, the needle, the razor blade or held once a week. If group therapy with anxiety or other psychotropic medica­ interpersonal issues," said Dr. Kassar. tever your tool of self-destruction your peers is more your thing, all you tion, the counseling services can be It helps just being able to talk to other 1ecause there is help out there. have to do is go to counseling services used in conjunction with the student people about what's going on with you. r's Counseling & Psychological Ser­ and talk to a group leader so they can health services physicians enabling you s offers free and confidential coun­ figure out which group is best fitting for to receive medication alongside coun­ Sometimes you can get through your .g to MSU Students. you. No hassle involved. seling. problems on your own, or by talking to a good friend, but sometimes these 'm not paying $80 dollars an I don't need a bunch a touchy­ My problems aren't that bad, I methods don't work for one reason or to " share my feelings". feely @#!&to fix my problems. can deal on my own. another and outside help is needed. The If you decided to go to a counselor The staff at the MSU counseling Many people try this approach, and people at MSU's counseling services are >wntown Bozeman, that's probably services are not like your high school many people fail. If you're problems are knowledgeable and can very ·helpful in , you would be paying, but at the guidance counselor. They are actually not that bad, then they won't take that getting you through your problems. :iseling & Psychological Services, licensed psychologists who are trained long to get through a little help from the lidual and group counseling are to deal with all kinds of concerns, in­ counseling services. Last year, 851 stu­ ·ee for undergraduate students en­ cluding depression, anxiety, relation­ dents went to the counseling service, 72 The free counseling services can be d in at least 6 credits, and for grad­ ship issues, substance abuse and eat­ percent of whom said that their prob­ found at 211 Swingle Hall. That would students enrolled in at least one ing disorders, just to name a few. They lems were disrupting their academics. be the little door hidden around the it toward their degree. For students are just as well trained, if not better If it's only a small problem, maybe it can corner from the Student Health Cen­ don't meet those requirements, because they deal with college student be fixed just by coming in a few times ter and its on the second floor. They can still take advantage of the ser­ problems daily, as a certified psycholo­ and having a person who's not involved can also be reached at 994-4531 or if ; by paying the student health fee. gist out in the community In fact, self­ in your situations to talk to. Many peo­ your feeling like you might do some­ '.>me special cases, even spouses of reports from those who used the coun­ ple, especially guys, may view it as weak thing bad to yourself or someone else real soon, the 24-hour crisis lines ems can go in and use the services seling service last year revealed that 94 to go into counseling. However, you ee. percent of the people who used the ser­ look a whole lot weaker when you don't number is 586-3333. Visit their Web vices said that they were satisfied with resolve your issues and you start more site at www.montana.edufwwwcc to learn more. Vhat's the point, if I'm not going their experience, and 95 percent said problems with yourself and others. ------...::: PARTICIPATE! PROPAGATE! PRODUCE! The ASMSU Exponent is hiring:

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Don't you just hate it when you reach your front door in the middle of winter, and it is thirty-five degrees below zero? When you have to rummage through your pockets with a pair of mittens on looking for your keys? Or how about when you are trying to print off your homework that is due in two minutes, and you have to mentally cycle through every password you have just to get on the computer? If you can relate, then you should pay attention to the next few SNOW'*KING paragraphs. ~ Radio-frequency identification, more commonly known as RFID, is an auto­ matic identification method which will room for some reason, · hopefully replace the key and password read the chip and unlock your m in the near future. RFID uses devices history records, alerting doctors u called radio-frequency identification medical allergies you might have. chips or transponders to remotely store But now some are jumping on f and retrieve information. This makes it for an RFID chip to open ever; possible for your door, computer, or car from their garage door to their l to recognize you without the use of keys While only a handful of people or passwords. wide are willing to go under the k However futu1istic RFID may sound, does seem to be growing in popi it has actually been in use for a long time. According to the RFID Gazette ' Think of the last time you went to Wal­ Warwick. professor of cybernetics Mart and used the self checkout, forgot University of Reading in England," to scan your DVD correctly, and set of in the minority with the implant. the alarms at 2 in the morning. Same type wi;:k's initial RFID implant was us of technology. The only difference is that maiily for interacting with his er people now want to use that technology ment. He can tum on lights, open to open their car and house doors. With adjust heat, and access compute1 this small implant, it is possible. a wave of his hand" The radio waves emitted by the RFID Still. according to VeriChip, chip would make it possible for you to the biggest manufacturers of the open your home door without keys. or out of 10 people find the idea of h access your personal computer without chip cut into their skin creepy to: a password. Imagine how nice it would least, and for those prone to com · be, not carrying around a set of keys that theories it seems like one step rivals those of a high school janitor. to a "Big Brother" society. Iro Veterinarians and animal shelters fears that the government coul1 f across the country are beginning to use your chip are unfounded-the ch RFID in animals to return animals which works in the close proximity of have run away or been stolen. Appar­ ner, so if you're running from t ently, you can even buy your own kit to you can still have your chip sta microchip your pet for roughly $60. In getaway car without fear. i998, Malaysia also began using radio­ Although RFID has found ma frequency idendfication to supplement and is not all that n'" . ..he idea of • their passports. for personal identification on thi~ In2004 the FDA approved an implant­ groundbreaking. For every abser ,,. able RFID chip that would go just under ed person, this is rruly a dreaI·"l - ~e skin i~ your arm or hand. It was orig­ true. A chip that makes it totally

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pus. Leadership Inside Out will exam­ ine irnprov comedy, including split sec­ ond decisions and how talent, luck and leadership all come together into one 1ursday, October 25 show. The Spontaneous Combustibles " "The Virginia Woolf Writers' Work­ Improv Comedy Troupe, part of Boze­ Epp" man's Equinox Theatre Company, will C Danell Jones, a visiting associate pro­ put on the show. "This is a new a way to OCTOBER 25th 2007 >sor of English at MSU, will read from demonstrate Leadership, without using new book, "The Virginia Woolf Writ­ a lecture, celebrity or hero," said Keese Emerson Cultural Center Theater , Workshop," at 7 p.m. at the Coun­ Lane, a senior student associate at the Doo'• open O 7pm Show Starts @ Bpm Bookshelf in Bozeman. In the book, MSU Leadership Institute. With Leader­ mes mines the diaries, essays, corre­ ship Inside Out, we want to show people tmdence and fiction of Woolf to create how leadership decisions are made day­ "lrriters' master class. For more infor- to-day and in all walks of life - it's grass TtCKIT ro1tTo, PHD Hou1 · ttion contact Jones at danell.jones@ roots leadership. Leadership Inside Out, rportal.montana.edu. sponsored by ASMSU and the MSU Leadership Institute, is free and open to ; "day, October 26 the public. Parking is free on campus af­ "Up 'til Dawn's Take the Scare Out of ter 6 p.m. For more information call the .,,.Udhood Cancer Party" MSU Leadership Institute at 994-7275. Becoming a participant in Up 'til 1Wll's Take the Scare Out of Child­ Tuesday, October 30 xid Cancer party is a fun way to make a "After Life" iJGE impact in the life of children and Montana State University professor hilies facing cancer. Up 'til Dawn will Marilyn Bolles-Guggenheim, who spe­ ovide food, prizes, fun and letters - all cializes in modem Japanese literature .1 need to do is bring the names and and film, will introduce the movie "After dresses of at least 20 people you actu- Life" at 6:30 p.m. at the Emerson Cultural 1 know and an hour or so of your time Center's Crawford Theater. "After Life," include a personal note with the let­ the 1999 winner of Best Film & Screen­ 'S we'll mail out for you. If you bring play at the Buenos Aires International ·names and addresses, you'll also get Film Festival, is the second film in the hance to win an iPod!! We will also Bozeman Film Festival's Other People's having a costume comest - both indi­ Lives series. Tickets are $7 for general iual division and group costume divi­ admission and $5 for students and will >n!! Come out and show off your cre­ be sold at the door starting at 5:45 p.m. vity for a good cause. For more information, call 585-5881 or visit: http:/fwww.bozemanfilrnfestival. narrmt WAN·iiD iturday, October 27 org/. Boxers & MM.A Athletes "Cattlemen to Cattlemen" Men&Women Several Montanans who participated Wednesday, October 31 one of the largest animal health proj­ "Fighting Racism in France" $125 to the Winners :s in the country will be highlighted Azouz Begag, the first French Minis­ $50 to the Losers. s month on a nationwide television ter for Equal Opportunities, will give a ogram. They will be featured on RFD­ free public lecture on "Fighting Racism in Come to the Weigh-Ins at ' as a segment of "Cattlemen to Cattle­ France" at 7 p.m. at Montana State Uni­ ,..., , Mixers Club eve11· Monday 1~ ?n" to air 8 a.m. RFD-TV is available by versity in SUB Ballrooms B and C. Born ..... 6pm or call 498-3738 tellite or cable. to Algerian immigrants in France, Azouz Sl5 Gcncn1I Admi'l'lion ...BODMWll.tolS! Begag grew up in a shantytown suburb S20 Ring'lidc onday, October 29 of Lyon. He became the country's first s 160 \~l.P. Tahk for,, "Leadership Inside Out" Minister for Equal Opportunities and The Leadership improvisation corn­ has written and lectured widely about y show, "Leadership Inside Out," is France's struggles with immigration. t for 7:30 p.m. in the Strand Union tilding ballrooms on the MSU cam- THE ASMSU EXPONENT I OCTOBER 25, 2007 NEWS 10 The Bozeman Bike Kitchen Assists Youth and Comm.unity

community center, will be having all as a life-long skill and gain confidence. own unique organization that goes be- WoRDSBY pects of the community here," said Lon "Besides learning new skills, they yond bike mechanics. sdale, noting that this includes bike en Alison Grey work as a team and walk away with a Ben Donatelle, a bike mechanic at Newwest.net thusiasts with expensive bikes loo · sense confidence in themselves and a Summit Bike Shop, is on the board of di- to volunteer their time, to young peopl sense of place,'' said Lonsdale, a self- rectors and is one of the group's vision- When Taylor Lonsdale and Emily described bike geek who commutes to aries working to develop ways to reach garnering potential job skills, to peopl Harrington were researching community without the means to purchase a bik cycle centers across the country to help work on his bike year-round, even in the out to area youth. depth of winter. "By promoting an alternative means coming to build their own out of scra create a model for their own, they came The school district has allowed the of education for kids, you can reach a parts. across the Missoula Free Cycle Web site. group to use the property and the land lot of the kids that might otherwise slip The organization is also partne · Their first piece of advice: Have a space surrounding it, through the with local organizations, like the Boz before you have bikes. man Food Bank, to help distribute bik For its first year, The Bozeman Bike free of charge. cracks," he It's a budding b ik e said, noting to people in the community who simpl Kitchen, a free place to build and repair can't afford one. bikes, was operating out of Harrington's relationship and thatleaming In May every year, the Bike Kitche driveway. As more donations came in, whether the a new skill, hosts a recycle drive, where Bozem they were quickly outgrowing the space school district like bike me- brings unwanted used bicycles, p and needed a place to store their growing will allow the chanics, not and accessories - regardless of th collection of bikes, bike parts and tools. group to operate only teaches state of disrepair. This year, over 50 This summer, the center found a here in the fore- s t u d e n t s bikes were donated. home on a plot of land where every seeable future, a skill that With winter on its way, the kitche Tuesday evening, the doors have been is yet to be de- could re- is closing until next spring. The build opened for every member of the com­ termined. suit in a job munity to build and repair bikes. The cen- s o m e d a y, ing, with missing windows and no · The organization operates out of a ter is similar but also gets stallation, is in no state for winter us small shed that sits on land owned by to other cycle them ex- Ultimately, the group would like to ha the Bozeman School District, just behind centers around kit ch en cited about a year-round operation, having a horn an old house that is used by the Bridger the country in something, marks an important transition fro Alternative School. that it advo- COURTESY OF ANNIE BACKENSTOSE and hope- their beginnings in a driveway. More than a bike shop, the organi­ cates bike transportation and providing fully, helps motivate them to stay in "This organization has grown ou zation hopes to promote bike advocacy the resources and knowledge for every school. of a group of very different individu through fostering the budding relation­ member of the community, despite their There is also a vision of working with and our love for biking," said Donatelle ship with the Bozeman School District income level, to have the means to own students to help create a community "We've come together and become a re­ and local students by possibly integrat­ their own bike. center on the plot of land, complete with ally neat, organic network of people thal ing bike safety and mechanical educa­ Still, The Bozeman Bike Kitchen, run an organic garden, focusing on sustain­ are united through the love of the bike tion, especially those at risk of not grad­ by an eclectic and diverse collection of able and healthy living. all hoping to promote more of it on thE uating, in order to have a place to pursue bike enthusiasts, has evolved into its "A key part to us becoming a true road and in the community."

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CAN WE TALK? A PUBLIC DISCOURSE IN BIRDING HIKE FIREHOUSE 5 PRESENTS: "" HOW TO SUCCEED · 12:00 noon MONTANA When: 8:45 a.m. IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING "" e: Emerson Cultural Center When: 9 a.m.-s p.m. Where:.. Ennis, meet at the Museum of the When: 3pm r: Springboard for the Emerson's com­ Where: Bozeman Holiday Inn Rockies at 8:45 a.m. Where: Firehouse 5 Playhouse in Livingston ·cy and school outreach programs which What: This session will address the issue of What: Sacajawea Audubon Sociecy hosts a What: A wacky adventure with some use­ been inspired by school children's fasci­ public discourse in Montana's past; the nature birding outing to watch peak waterfowl migra­ ful tips on how to become a success while n with technology. and place of civility in democracy. The nuts­ tion in Ennis. remaining a slacker. : Free and-bolts of worldng together will take center Contaet: Reservations and information can be et: 587-9797 stage while learning how Montanans can have THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE found by calling 222-1420 or www.firehouse5. a more effective public discourse. When: zp.m. org. AR AND LAUNDRY AND BOURBON Contaet: www.humaruties-mt.org or call Where: Equinox Theatre n: T-30 p.m. Oetober 25, 26, 27 and No- 406-243-6022. What: A fun-filled rendition of the famous THERMAL GRASS er 1. 2, 3 play. It's a pan of the Equinox Saturday Chil­ When: 7p.m. e: MSU Black Box Theatre, 11th & Grant POWDER BLAST dren's Matinees series. Where: Norris Hot Springs t: Two one-aet plays depicting the life of When: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for kids What: Quinton, Ian and Tom play ~erything ~Texans with satire, irony, poignancy and Where: Emerson Cultural Center Contact: 587-0737 ext.1 from old school bluegrass to afro-grass to t barrel laughs. What: Avalanche educations and information jazzy-rockgrass. Don't miss out. Maybe you : TBA will be given to you if you choose to accept MCIV- TH E OUT OF BOZEMAN EXPERIENCE can be a pan of history and catch another this assignment. You will receive knowledge, When: 6:30 p.m. scyle of "grass" that hasn't been played yet! S HOCKEY dinner, microbrews, wine, live music, silent Where: Emerson Cultural Center Cost: $s n: 7'30 p.m. auction opponunities with gear from Barrel What: International Visitors presents its Contaet: 406-685-3303 ere: Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds Mountaineering, Nonhem Lights Trading Co., annual fundraiser, "The Out of Bozeman t: Bozeman Icedogs vs. Yellowstone Team Bozeman and Timber Trails. Experience: Parr 2." Bring your friends and LOVE AS LAUGHTER When: 8p.m. e. Cost: $25 for the dinner etc. Suppon the family to this "global culture festival." Evening Avalanche Center at the 2007 Powder Blast. to include local band Coco Loco, African Where: The Filling Station drumming, silent auction, and feature film to What: You guessed it... rock. .. roll. .. Rolling L WH ISTLER AT THE BEAN The$25 Rock... get the picture? . 7'30 p.m. be announced. e: The Leaf and Bean PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE RECITAL Contact: 994-4887 t: A rousing, melodic evening with acous­ When: 7'30 p.m. ·rar riffs finding their way into the Big Where: Reynolds Hall, MSU - om the grand state of Nonh Dakota! What: Suppon your student musicians and : Probably free, but donations welcomed rally behind their talents as they beat their e. way into stardom! Cost: Free Contaet: 994-3562

SACK LUNCH SEMINAR: WITCH"S BREW: A CERA CALDA STUDENT ART SHOW FRANKEN HOOKER BRIEF HISTORY OF PLANT MEDICINE When: Monday, Oetober 29, 2007 5:00 p.m. - When: 7p.m. When: Noon - 1 p.m. Fri, November 2, 2007 Where: Procrastinator Theatre Where: Copeland Gallery, Haynes Hall :m:4-8 p.m. Where: SUB 276 _ : The Madison River Brewing Com­ What: It's son of a Debbie Does Dallas What: The School of An presents Cera Calda, crossed with hybrid type of a What: Witchcraft medicine is one of the old­ an an show featuring the work of students {, Belgrade est healing arts on our planet. Join Kris Hill, it: Wake up to find out that you can drink movie. This movie will move you. owner of Hill Botanical in Bozeman, as she who spent a semester in Italy. Reception at :>eers of the world! That's right folks, you Cost: Free looks at the myth of the "wicked witch" and 5 p.m. on Oetober 29th, show runs until No­ enjoy some kickin' brews while listen- the plants she uses to cast her spells. vember 2nd. :o the groovy jams of The Grateful Dead. AFTER LIFE Cost: FREE ch out for Jeny sightings and faded When: 6:30 p.m. TRICK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN Contaet: School of An 406-994-4501 Jyes. Where: Emerson Cultural Center What: Best Film & Screenplay, Buenos Aires When: 3p.m. FILM: ""LE GONE DU CHAABA" (SHANTYTOWN c: The price of a pint. .. or rwo ... or three... Where: Historic Downtown Bozeman Intl. Film Fest What: Local businesses open their spooky KI D) When: Thursday, November i, zo07 The newly deceased find themselves in a doors to offer the mini-ghouls some delicious way station somewhere between Heaven 6'30 p.m. - 6'30 p.m. iTUDENTS OF ELIZABETH CROY candy treats. ?n: T-30 p.m. and Eanh and are given 3 days to choose one Where: Leon Johnson Hall 339 cherished memory to relive for etemicy. At a Cost: Free What: Azous Begag will introduce the film m: Reynolds Recital Hall, MSU Contact: sB6-4008 Listen to some of our student peers time when so many movies feed on irony ai:id "Le Gone du Chaaba" ("Shantytown Kid''), an 1c: adaptation of his novel about a shantytown w the talents they have learned from their cynicism, here is a direetor who hops we will VAMPIRE PARTY II boyhood during the mid-'6os: In an effo~ to ·her, Elizabeth Croy. feel better and wiser when we leave the film. When: 8p.m. Free Introduced by Marilyn Bolles, Guggenheim escape war and poveny, immigrant families c: Where: The Filling Station moved outside Lyons to the shacks of Chaaba. .tacc: 994-3562 Professor of Japanese and direetor of Japan What: They vant to suck your blood and sell Studies The film's main focus is on nine-year-old you drinks to boot! Omar son of an illiterate consrruction worker, IYMAN at MSU Lobby Libations stan at 5'45· as th~ film follows his routines with friends, T-30 p.m. ·en: family, and school >ere: The Leaf and Bean Contaet: 406-994-4288 at: Original Heanland Folk from Min­ polis. t: Free 'tact: www.barbryman.com

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1611South11th • 586-9506 2825 S Main• 586-SHOW (7469) OPEN AT 12 30 p M FRl·SUN 6:30P t-1 MQN· THURS $6.00 ALL SEATS BEFORE 6P M $6.00 STUDENT ADMISSION !WIT H VALID IOI Rendition • R • 1: 00 4:00 7:00 9:40 Rendition• R • 1 :00 4:00 7:00 9:40 The Comebacks• PG-13• 1:103:15 5:20 7:30 The Comebacks• PG-13 • 1:10 3:15 5:20 7~ 9:45 9:45 The Ten Commandments • PG • 1 :05 3:10 5:20 7:30 9:45 The Ten Commandments• PG• 1:05 3:10 5,;, 7:30 9:45 IV • R • 1 :00 1 :30 3:15 3:45 5:30 5:55 7:45 8:10 10:00 10:25 Saw IV• R • 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:20 5:30 7:1 8:00 9:30 10:15 The Game Plan• PG• 1:15 4:05 7:05 9:35 EVITA The Game Plan • PG • 1:00 4:05 7:05 9:35 Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christ­ When: Sp.m. mas 3-D •PG• Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christrm 1: 00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6·00 7:00 8:00 3-D • PG • 1 :00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7~ ' Where: Brick Breeden 8:00 9:00 10:00 Fieldhouse 9:00 10:00

What: Broadway in Boze­ man presents "Evita," the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber collaboration on the story of Eva Peron, wife of Argentine dictat or Juan Peron. Visit the cul­ ture that Bozeman draws 10/ 26-10/27 11/1-11/3 in each year! The Rocky Horror Picture Show • 8:00 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 1 Contact: 994-2287 PG-13 • 6:50 9:30 Adm1ss1on prices: 1 can of food for those with costumes, 2 cans of food for those without. Thurs Early $2 Thurs Late $1 All donations will be given to the Gallatin Fri Early $2 Fri Late $2 County Food Bank Sat Early $2 Sat late $1 COURTESY OF HTIP://WWW.MONTANA EDU/BRICK/'. BROADWAY/EVITA.PHP TOBER 25, 2007 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT DISTRACTIONS 13

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When questioned, the vote was unanimous, this show has been a blast arah Hanen- Bauer to rehearse; however, at times, their SMSU Exponent stomachs hurt so bad from spontane­ ous fits of laughter. The comradery Start practicing those Texas twangs, between the actors was as clear as a boys and girls because a new breed star-filled night in Maynard, Texas. Al­ ridin' in to town! We are about to though they have only been together tness history, as told by six redneck for six weeks, their ease as a team is es in tight jeans and loud dresses. evident. 1at's right folks, the Black Box The­ At first glance the director, Stepha­ re will open its doors and its soul nie Campbell, could be mistaken as dewith a bit of humor, poignancy and some soft-spoken hippy lady, but the raight-from-the-hip acting. Lone Star stereotypical vision could not stick. d Laundry and Bourbon is charging This woman has been teaching acting and leaving behind a blaze of glory. classes at MSU for 24 years, and watch­ - For what has felt like a painstakingly ing her direct the actors, it became ob­ ?W progression, our new Black Box vious that this was not her first rodeo. - 1eatre has finally been built. The last With a "get 'er done" attitude and a no­ ii has been hit, the last shingle has holds-barred approach, she respect­ en laid, the children are all nestled fully leads the actors in directions that ug in their beds, and the big man in will make this play a truly wonderful j has brought us a present early. It spectacle to behold. mes in the form of two one-act plays. This play is to be the beginning of 1w, I know, most of us are not savvy an exciting future here at MSU. We are th theatre type talk, so I will find a finally seeing our money come to frui­ \y to translate. tion. With the votes in and the money On the one hand, you have a play allotted, our new theatre is finally in ac­ nsisting of one single, solitary act. On tion. The people of this community and e other hand, you have yet another this campus are what help drive this ay consisting of not a three, no, not wagon train to the Promised Land. It en a two, but a true-blue one-act as is now our obligation to show the cast •II. Now, these two plays are inter­ and crew of Lone Star and Laund1y ined without ever mixing. They are and Bourbon that we recognize their ~ether, and yet apart. They are indi­ achievements and we support the work juals within the relationship. Does they are putting in for us. at clear things up a bit? So saddle up your old Ford pickup. I had a chance to witness some of Get yer girl to sit right smack dab in is history a bit prematurely during a the middle and yippy-kayeah your little actice session and decided to mosey boot scooties on down to the Black Box over to the cast to get their thoughts Theatre on the corner of nth and and out the show. Grant. The opening show is this Thurs­ As I neared them, I was instantly day, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. More shows will lisked away to my imaginary idea of follow on Oct. z6 and z7, as well as Nov. xas in 70s. Upon arrival, big hats, even 1-3. Tickets are only $8 for students sger lamb chops, turquoise dresses and those lucky little devils classified d flowery flip-flops surrounded me. as seniors, and $1z for the rest of you. ie cast could be heard talking about These little gems can be purchased at ~ndane things and yet, the over-the­ the front desk of the VCB, right next to p Texas accents somehow made the the Black Box Theatre, First Interstate nversations slightly exotic. Bank on campus and at the door.

If you feel you need more information, do not hesitate to call the friendly and most informative Visual Communications Building corre­ spondent and Media and Theatre Arts Department Guru, Vickie Miller, at 994-2484. DISTRACTIONS THE ASMSU EXPO NENT I OCT. 25, 2007 14 ---.SRIGHT -E Y Disturbathon: J. YOUR GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIES

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\ ., ~ B " AUDITION" - Takashi Miike Emma Ly nn (2001) ASMSU Exponent Ah, what horror list would be com­ plete without Mr. Miike? It's the closest I don't like slasher movies. Not be­ this list will come to gore, so be pre­ cause they're offensive, pointless and pared. A lonely Japanese widower ho! often have a tenible plot and are techni­ auditions to find his future wife. The cally appalling. I don't like slasher mov­ stunning and demure ballerina he de­ ies because they are bo1ing. They have sires is a bad choice. No, a really, really little substance and leave the mind with­ bad choice. in minutes of the end credits. I mean, Save Birth Control No\v! really, how many times can you watch " REQUIEM FOR A DREAM" - Dar­ some screaming blond getting hacked ren Aronofsky (2000) to death by a ridiculous quasi-human Translated brilliantly from Hubert LB this Tuesda\ from I 0-2. without getting your fill of gore? Sev­ Selby Jr.'s unsettling novel, "Requiem ered limbs and exposed entrails are just For A Dream" is a traditional "drugs are plain tiresome. So this is not a tradition­ bad, m'kay" message movie with a twist. al Top Five Horror Movies of all time; The descent of the four main charact most of the films listed have very little towards the lowest depths to which hu· bloodshed. Nobody's face is going to get mans can sink is truly terrifying. ripped off in this lineup. I'm more inter­ ested in movies that become branded in "THE VANISHING" - George Slu­ your psyche and make you think about izer (1988) the real meaning of horror, the panic, Not the watered down, American adrenaline and nausea that only a truly version, but the incredibly sinister origi­ disturbing movie can produce. Still with nal from Dutch director George Sluizer. me? Then read on. A man whose girlfriend is kidnapped There are no spoilers here, only a while on holiday starts to get letters warning. If the kind of filmed idiocy sup­ from her kidnapper years after her dis· plied by "Saw," "Hostel" or "The Hills appearance. He wants to find the trnth · Have Eyes" is too much for your ­ but the truth is too horrible to bear. T.le tions to handle, You really should not last is minutes of this film will stay v1itr watch any of these movies. You may you forever. have a nervous breakdown, and therapy Thou. ands ot \1ontana college\\ omen an~ atlectcd b\ the is so time consuming and expensive. soaring co .... t of birth control.\\ hich has risen dramati~allv " MAN BITES DOG" - Remy Bel I due to a mistake made b; Congress. Learn \\ h; your bir-th "FUNNY GAMES" Michael vaux, Andr e Benzel, Benoit Po l Haneke (1997) elvoor d e (1992) control has become so C\pens1\ c and ''hat) ou can do to This story of a wealthy couple whose A film that caused huge conn-over help. Vi it Planned Parenthood ofr-vlontana\ tabk in the lakeside home is invaded by two teenag­ sy at the time of its release. "Man Bite· ers drops you slowly into a nightmare Dog" is the story of film crew who folio; UB th..., Tuesda~ from 10-2. You can also log on ll) \\\\\\. that you \\ant to stop watching, but can't. a ·witty, charismatic serial killer throug\ montanafr1rb1rthcDntrol.com anu send i.l letter to Senator Almost all ofHa~eke's work is controlling his daily life while he expounds his thee and potent but m some of his early proj­ Baucu. urging him It) help fi\: the probkm. ries on life. This is a funny movie, righ e~ts he seems to specialize in making the up until the exact frame when the filn: Vlewer hugely uncomfonable. Watch his makers want to clarify their sentiment 20 1 IFi1 Planned Parenthood@ 0 film "The Piano Teacher" for really about the nature of violence on fili alarming subject matter. lld' of Montana and in society in general. Then you sto laughing. ;, 2007) THE ASMSU EXPONENT DISTRACTIONS 15

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Live Chicken l\.:~J\l) NORTHWESTERN appedinthe 1 'f'"J'l HEALTH SCI ENC ES UN IVERS ITY 250 I West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431 U Bobcat Grille? (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409 www.nwhealth.edu hind-the-scenes animal torture chamber B pumping out mass quantities of chicken casseroles, soups and potpies to unsus­ pecting college students. I was relieved that I'd avoided most allege, most of my wheat and bar- chicken dishes throughout college, and me in the fermented form and my could justify my tater tot diet for the ble intake was somewhat nonex­ great good of bird kind. Still, I realized it By the end of my freshman year, was a matter requiring further investiga­ aided almost everything in the tion. EST. p hall besides tater tots and root Deb Crawford, the marketing direc­ 1997 pi.oats. Prescribing to some warped tor for the MSU Food Service, told me tning, I'd decided frozen food deep­ that the story did not depict the actual E POWERME· XCELLENCE • TRADITION '.l grease was safer than those mys­ event correctly. W\SSeroles. Apparently, the chicken was hanging MSU Student Discount! renty pounds later, I found myself out in the Bobcat Court, not the kitchen. d considering skyrocketing tuition, The little guy managed to blend into his Close to MSU r.mable to upgrade my wardrobe to surroundings, causing no disruptions l'lmodate an increasing waistline. It or cause for concern among fellow din­ I! less than stellar time in my physi­ ers. Sitting next to a student working on d emotional well-being. a computer, most people assumed the IDn't intend to bash university food chicken was a pet, said Crawford. ,d!ls, as most of my qualms and fears A pet chicken chilling on campus. :>st likely unfounded. To their cred­ Only in Montana, right? rrerias seem to be putting more of Eventually, someone asked the stu­ ~hasis on providing fresh, healthy dent if the chicken was his pet, to which 1S. Still, I can't get rid of stereo­ the young man denied having any rela­ U NATIONAL of unrecognizable mush and un- tion to the mystery bird. It was then that - - '.ry preparation methods. appropriate measures were taken to re­ CHAMPIONS I ' ' ::ently, I read an article in the Boze- move the bird from university premises, 2003 • Z004 • lOOS 1Jaily Chronicle profiling Jay Hen­ during which, the bird was fully coop­ 2006. 2007 :.JA ' an employee at the MSU Ask-Us erative. Ill :iation Center, a place where peo­ "Apparently, he wasn't a very feisty DISC PU E n ask any question pertaining to guy,'' said Crawford. BALANCE liversity. The chicken was relocated to farm SPEED GIUTY RESPEO e article noted that Hendricks where he could cohabitate with fellow CROSS-TRAINING I TEGRITY what to do when a live chicken chickens and roosters. University offi­ CO FJDE CE aught in the Bobcat Grill. Wait a cials have yet to conclude how and why SW DEFENSE __ .. ______...... --- --.. .:i. Back up. A live chicken caught the bird made it onto campus. Perhaps grill? Seriously, did anyone else he escaped from the butche1ingblock or, Bring this In for ?r what that was all about? What more likely, was placed there as a practi­ ·ve chicken doing running around cal joke. 0 H !tchen, and how the hell did it get Regardless, students can rest as­ t in the grill? sured: there was never a live chicken UNIFORM r 1ying into all my worst fears of caught in the Bobcat Grill; only dead (Sl 16 V lue) 1 •rias, l formulated a vision of a be- ones. Bon Appetite! ------______, REC[REATION) THE ASMSU EXPONENT OCT. 25, 20C: 16 ] Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Club

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Submit finished film. to YouTube b) Moment Nonmber I, 2007. full details and pasS\\ords for submission can be found at \\ \ l\) j]\. t.11~ '-OU L\.) ~- t . There are a lot of things that I am go­ ing to remember about last Saturday's MSU football game against Sacramento State. The Elliot Barnhart 39-yard touch­ down was a highlight, as was the Kevin Get the Best 1O Days of Winter Retoriano game-sealing interception. The total team effort of the Bobcats in the second half was extremely fun to watch as well. But the best moment of the day came during the first media time-out of the first quarter.

o.Owl:f 1(J..U {!-..tlf 5" I stood on the sidelines and watched et- ~ as long time MSU employee and Bobcat come to her, and she will get it done. fan Julie Bertelson was recognized for However, it was her time to shi her gold-medal effort in the equestrian she competed for her country in Be' event of Special Olympics, which were All of her hard work and effort paid recently held in Beijing. she took home a silver medal in E Before the PA announcer could even Equestrian and a gold medal in Wo finish reading all of her outstanding Trails. achievements, the crowd was already This community could not be on their feet, applauding for not only the proud of a person. medals hanging around her neck, but for The football game provided a the way Julie Bertelson represented the ment for a special individual to state and country, and for her dedication ovation well deserved. And as I sto to Montana State University. the sideline, I watched as Julie wave If you have ever walked through the a sea of fans screaming her name, a Fieldhouse, or spent any time at a Bob­ got chills. cat event, you have seen Julie. Ir is moments like these in thew • Ifyou have not, I suggest you do so. of athletics that makes them VI' Standing just over five feet tall, she watching. Better yet, it is moments iii walks the halls of the fieldhouse doing like this one that makes life worth ml whatever needs to be done to keep the As time goes by I probably will ~ building in order and clean with nothing about Elliot's touchdown, and I IT less than a smile on her face. even forget the interception, but I Julie knows every athlete in the pro­ guarantee that I will not forget the gram, talking to everyone in passing. as­ -N quarter media time-out. I suring them that she will be at the ne>..'t ,..... Proving to everyone that dream ·- game. She befriends every administra­ '- co always within reach, Julie Bertelson tor in the building, making sure that ..c l/"\ Save $11 /day example and a hero to all. they know if they need anything at all, to For that, I thank her. ER 25, 2007 THE ASMSU EXPONENT REC[REATION] 17

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After a tough loss on the road at Eastern Washington Univer­ sity, the 'Cats came home and took care of business with a 20-9 victory over Sacramento State last Saturday. This week, they are hitting the road again to take on the Bears of Nonhern Colorado on Saturday, Oct. 27. Kickoff is slated for 2:35 p.m.

l _ - - CROSS-COUNTRY VOlt YBALL The lady 'Cats had two games last weekend resulting in two The cross-country team is competing in the Big Sky Cham­ losses. The first was a i-3 loss to Nonhern Colorado, and the pionship this coming weekend. This will take place in Missoula second a 0-3 loss to Northern Arizona Saturday night. They will where the time is still TBA. take to the road this coming weekend as they look to rebound. Heading first to Penland, they will take on Portland State Thurs­ day, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Then, on Saturday, they will be In Cheney, Wash., taking on Eastern Washington at 7 p.m.

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Bozeman has become the an capi­ are lucky to have such companies, but blocks away, the Ellen would be a great piece, obviously evident to anyone, , tal of the state. Between numerous an without the proper venue for the musi­ investment. Seattle has the Showbox has listened to a concert there. Be galleries, HATCHfest, and the Emerson cal talent to play, Bozeman cannot at­ and the Paramount Theaters, Portland man used to have concerts out in f Cultural Center, Bozeman has it all. At tract very many bands. has The Crystal Ballroom, Los Angeles Comers at the Ice Garden, but sinct times it may not seem like much, but in Recently, Missoula has been attract­ has the Wiltem and San Francisco has has been closed down, there won'i comparison with the rest of the state, ing a huge number of big name bands. the Fillmore. Bozeman ought to have any more shows. And then there the town is an artist's haven. Yet Boze­ The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Jimmy the Ellen. the Fairgrounds. There is nothing man is missing a venue capable of hold­ Eat World, and the indie rock legends, According to Cinematreasures. com, leaving the fairgrounds with your ing concerts. The NewPomographers, appeared over "The Ellen Theater is located in historic ringing while you smell like a barny Last month I went to see Weird Al. the past year in Missoula. I've been try­ downtown Bozeman, Montana. The We are lucky to have even one of tl Weird Al had to perform at the Galla­ ing to figure out how a shit hole like theater was designed by architect Fred places, but isn't it time to move ir. tin County Fairgrounds in one of those Missoula could attract anyone, let alone Willson and opened in 1919." The Ellen real rock hall? buildings where cows and pigs are a major band. It must be the fact that has been a movie theater, but closed Bozeman is growing at such a judged. Now as much as I love to help Missoula has better places to perfonn. last year and hasn't been used since. rate that it needs a real theater to h · uphold the negative stereotype that But where would anyone find a Currently, Bozeman has onJy a few real performances. It would not :1 Montanans are a bunch of gun-toting magical hall, so legendary that it could places in town where a band can play. have to be rock bands. Oh no, th hillbillies who care more about sheep attract bands from across the country? The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse is per­ !en could have theatrical performa than about their own children, Weird Al Of course, we already have an ideal an­ haps the largest venue, next is the in­ from out of town, lectures, and doesn't deserve to perform in a build­ swer: The Ellen Theater would be a per­ famous Zebra Cocktail Lounge. The stand up comedy. With a wide arr ing that reeks with the enticing aroma fect place. Let's face it: as a movie the­ Zebra is a dark, smoky basement, with a new events, the Ellen could really of cow pies. Bozeman has Vootie Pro­ atre it wasn't bad, but as a hall of rock, whopping four inch lip of a stage. On the spring Bozeman into a new art cau • ductions and Porterhouse Productions, it would be absolutely spectacular! This plus side, there is an old Pacman arcade and give all of us lonely concert go> which are companies that bring mu­ theatre has it all. A balcony and a stage, game in the comer. The Fieldhouse was chance to witness real perfonnanc sical artists to the Bozeman area. We and with a new parking lot JUSt a few not built to be an acoustical master- our own town. That would be just 07 I THE ASMSU XPONENT STATIC 19

by Scott Obernesser

Of all the news 1n the world right now, and hope to help 1n the rebuilding pro­ nere is one little bit that outshines every­ cE:ss. ning else: the Red Sox are in the series, > I have seen a lot of support for Ron Paul et again. No more 86 year droughts, or around town lately. I don"t trust him. for fetimes full of disappointments. Just two main reasons: first, he 1s a republi­ ood, old fashioned championships. It can from Texas, and we know how that ;eally 1s quite wonderful. Of course, they is working out and, secondly, he has two ave not exactly won yet, but 1t 1s only a first names and that is just downright -iatter of time as of now. Go Sox! suspicious... Still, better than Hillary I Jk, so, perhaps the World Series does guess. ot overshadow all the news in the > This weekend is looking to be a lovely •orld. Currently, there are raging fires in one for moviegoers, with the release of outhern California that have evacuated some very highly anticipated films. "'Dan 1ousands of residents, including uni­ in Real Life, .. which just had an advanced ersities such as Pepperdine. and have screening in the Procrastinator, "'Saw IV," 1terrupted and displaced professional ifyou·re into that kind of sick stuff and "The uorts teams like the Chargers. I was in Darjeeling Limited," the one I personally aliforn1a this weekend and was accused am looking forward to the most, all come starting these fires, but listen: I was in out this week. Along with "'Across the 10rthern California. I have an alibi. The Universe,.. which looks amazing, "Wrist­ :res seemingly sprung from nowhere cutters: A Love Story,.. which is not in rid ravaged thousands of homes. Up Bozeman yet but I hope comes soon be­ iere in Montana, we know how wildfire cause it looks quite intriguing, the movies Crossword :m conduct and affect a life. so we feel seem like sure bet for little study break ACROSS 1r everyone involved with the disaster that requires ample effort. 1 Pizza piece 6 Overfill 10 Laundry 14 Leslie of "Lili" 15 Like a drumhead 16 Large inti. fair 17 Parent an orphan 18 Sea eagle 19 Partiality or favoritism 20 Actress Adoree 21 Mimic 22 Additional 23 Whiskey shot 25 Wild 27 Vegetable ball 30 Indoor footwear 32 Alan of M·A·s·H" 34 Driver's gadget 35 Top room 39 Falsifier 40 Deliver an impassioned speech 43 Cog1to _ sum "Cat Stats" is The ASMSU Exponent's Latest addition © 2007 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 44 Ram's wraps All rights reserved. 46 Drive a dinghy help encourage student engagement and involve- 47 Public disturbance 7 Retirees' org Solutions 48 Protected 8 Engine 1ent in the student-run publication. 52 " Miniver" adjustments V::Jl:l0 1 31V8 1 S033S 53 Presage 9 Forever. in a l:l I V H A I A V ~ 3 l 0 l 56 Low, heavy cart poem 3 d 0 ::J s 3 1 3 l 3 l v 8 v Th e statistics are generated from randomly chosen 58 Potpourri 1O Online site S3S3~3N • SS3!SOH maker 59 Streamlet 1 1 n a • s 1 1 - 61 Screen 11 Truism )I v s d 3 3 )I Jlu nteers found on the MSU campus, through the use person as 12 Tire in your trunk A l:l v 1 v S • 3 )I s v 65 Categorize 13 Watered, as a l:l 0 1 0 ::J 3 d 0 1 3 • 66 One woodwind lawn l l:l 0 d 3 s 00 8 s v l:l 3 =a wr itten questionnaire survey. 67 _ by (just 24 Choral voice 3 l:l t • A l 0 0 8 l:l 3 MOd managing) 26 -la-la l:l 3 A 3 l V H ~ 0 3 A V M S 68 Mr. Knievel 27 Cronies v 1 Th is month's questions have been responded to by 28 Charles Lamb - ~I l:l • 69 Banned lN 1 l:ldS • 03n::JS31:l insecticide 29 Hebrew month s 1 students. 70 Overhaul 31 Unit of wisdom? l N 3 9 v ll N 3 l:l l:l 0 H 8 V 71 Rational 33 Plato's prized 33A31 dV3N l lOO::J 72 Lairs pupil s s o l:l ::i o a N n s o 1 s 73 Luges 36 Free of fat 37 Borodin's prince 60 Sum to tide one 38 Barracks beds 53 Angler's rods DOWN 54 1964AL over 27°/o of MSU student surveyed ad­ 1 Flesh mark 41 Recent walkers 62 Type of jacket or 42 Bedside pitcher Rookie of the 2 Fill the hold Year sentence 3 Former Curtain 45 That lady 63 Bagnold or 49 Encroachment 55 Up and about nit to using illicit drugs at Least 4 Got by Markey 50 Fit to be served 57 Country 5 Goes in hayseed 64 Some NCOs 1nce a month. 6 More erotic 51 Chicken callers THE ASMSU EXPONENT I OCTOBER 25, 211 ETCETERA 20 CLASSIFIEDS

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USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE ASMSU Outdoor Recreation will hold a used equipment sale on Friday, Oct. 26 in the SOB Barn at Montana State University. The sale will be limited to MSU students and affiliates only from 12:00 to 1:00, a valid MSU ID will be required. The sale will be open to MSU and the public from 1 :00 to 5:30. Items which will be included are rafts, touring kayaks, life vests, pumps, xc skis & boots and misc. There will be an "early entry lottery" for raft purchases only, inquire for details. Contact ASMSU Outdoor Recreation for further information at 994-3621.

LEGAL TROUBLE? Are you in trouble with the law, got a ticket, didn't get your security deposit back, or have other legal ques­ tions? ASMSU Legal Services can help. There is an attorney available to see students, who have paid the student activity fee. You can make an appointment to see the Attorney in the ASMSU office, SUB room 281 . There is an $8.00 appointment fee.