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Sports Kaimin Back Football frenzy MONTANA to school tip No. 2 Page 14 Page 11 Friday, September 1, 2006 AIMIN Volume CIX, Issue 4 ComeKdic Concert Wage increase initiative

sparks strongTY HAMPTON debate MONTANA KAIMIN Montana’s stagnant minimum wage rate of $5.15 per hour, the feder- al minimum, might increase by $1 after nine years without change if voters pass Initiative-151 in November’s general election. The proposal put forth on the ballot by the Raise Montana campaign includes built-in annual adjustments to match cost-of-living increases. And it appears popular, if three public polls that showed between 74 percent to 80 percent of Montanans favor of the proposal are any indi- cation. “This shows Montanans believe it to be a reasonable rate — maybe not enough — but reasonable,” Raise Montana Campaign Manager Doug Mitchell said. A minimum wage increase proposal hasn’t appeared on the Montana ballot since 1996, when a proposal to raise it from $4.25 to $6.25 by 2000 was defeated 56 percent to 44 percent. Federal law required the raise to $5.15 in 1997. Three hundred volunteers and a dozen paid signature gatherers col- lected more than 30,000 signatures of those in favor of the initiative in 67 of Montana’s 100 legislative districts and 54 of the state’s 56 coun- ties. Interestingly, the number of signatures equals the state Labor Department’s estimate of how many Montana workers receive mini- mum wage – 30,000. Shane McMillan / Montana Kaimin According to Mitchell, the average minimum wage worker is 26 The Oval was converted into a comedy corner Thursday night as comedian-musicians Mike Hardwick and Chris Phirman entertained the crowd years old. Many dismiss the issue as unnecessary because “it’s just high for about an hour. The goal was to “get people out of the halls and meeting each other,” said associate director of the UC Lee Clark. school or college students who are going to run out to buy the newest CD,” Mitchell said, but he disagrees with that view. “It’s really a movement to decide what is fair and, student or other- wise, working full time to only make 69 percent of the federal poverty level isn’t fair,” Mitchell said. Aaron Brock, outreach coordinator at the Missoula Food Bank, Student escapes gunpoint asault agrees with Mitchell, calling the current wage conditions a social and economic injustice with an unfortunate consequence – Montanans ZACHARY FRANZ See MINIMUM WAGE, Page 6 MONTANA KAIMIN wallet, but he threw it down and then attempted to sexually assault her. The woman was able to escape and call police, the A student reported to police that she was robbed at report says. The man fled before officers arrived on $$ttuuddeenntt gunpoint just off campus Tuesday night, said Sgt. the scene. The woman was taken to First Step, the Scott Hoffman with the Missoula Police Department. division of St. Patrick Hospital that specializes in The woman, a 21-year-old student, was walking cases of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault, from the University Center to her home in the Hoffman said. University Village Apartments on South Avenue The woman said the man who attacked her was ¢¢aasshh around 11:30 p.m., according to the police report. black, between 5’10” and 6’0” tall, with a medium Just off campus, a man approached her, held a gun build. He was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt to her head and demanded money, the report says. and had the hood pulled up, she said. The woman told police that she gave the man her Student pay goes from Segway to parking-ticket future monthly to biweekly

ZACHARY FRANZ & SHANE MCMILLAN TY HAMPTON MONTANA KAIMIN MONTANA KAIMIN

Starting this semester, all students with on-campus student jobs pay- The University of Montana’s new Segway Human ing hourly wages will be paid biweekly instead of monthly, as in the Transporter looks pretty cool, but students may not be quick past. to embrace it. After all, its major contribution so far has Student workers who use direct deposit will be paid on the 1st and been to allow Campus Safety Parking Officer Audrey 15th of every month beginning Sept. 15. Those who don’t use direct Kramer-Jorgenson to find more illegally parked cars. deposit can pick up their checks the following business day. “I can write more tickets faster because I can move According to Terri Phillips, associate director of Human Resource faster,” she said. Services, students have been requesting a more frequent pay schedule Kramer-Jorgenson is the primary user of the University’s for years now. But the old computer network couldn’t handle managing Segway – a gyroscope-balanced, scooter-like vehicle. UM payroll every two weeks along with other duties. purchased the Segway over the summer. It’s an older Now, due to a more powerful computer network drive installed this model, said Office of Public Safety Director Ken Willett, summer, biweekly pay is possible. and cost about $4,300. Mark LoParco, director of Dining Services, said his department and The school plans to purchase another Segway for police many others around campus have been supporters of the change for at use in the next few weeks, Willett said. The new unit will be least the past decade. a more advanced model and will have some off-road capa- “It’s very important to us because we rely on a student work force bility, he said. He expects it to cost UM about $6,500. with approximately 450 student workers,” LoParco said. Several factors justify that cost, Willett said. A Segway At times, hiring and retaining employees at places like the Food Zoo can go longer than an officer on foot, is easier to use in a was made difficult in the old system, LoParco said. One reason is that crowd than a block and can get places that a car can’t, Willet employees who started in mid-August would not be paid until Oct. 1. said. In the new system, the same employees will see a check two weeks The Segway also plays a public relations role, as people earlier, by Sept. 15. It will make it easier to hire new employees midse- are always curious and want to ask about it, he said. mester and fill the turnover gap when November hits and some student Furthermore, the Segway runs on electricity, saving expen- workers decide to focus more on their studies, LoParco said. sive gas. “If you subscribe to the ‘students first’ motto, you have to see this as The vehicles have the same weather limitations as a bike, positive action in that respect,” LoParco said. Willett said. They aren’t practical in rain or extreme cold. Shane McMillan / Montana Kaimin Food Zoo employee Kendrie Willhite, a junior, has been waiting a “I really think they are going to catch on,” Kramer- Campus Safety Parking Officer Audrey Kramer-Jorgenson explains year and a half for the change to take place. Jorgensen said. the operation of the Segway she often uses while ticketing illegally “It just makes it easier to manage your finances, and I think it’s a parked vehicles on campus. See STUDENT PAY, Page 6 www.montanakaimin.com

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O n e d h t notoriety of my opponent, I was advised over and be given over to the well-heeled, the connected and over again, “Don’t waste time campaigning with uni- the powerful. When given the right to vote and par- versity students — they don’t vote and they don’t ticipate in government, will students embrace care.” democracy as a personal duty or return it with a Question 1: What was your greatest moment of the I couldn’t believe it. Students not care? Students blank stare of indifference? Will they plead they are summer? have the biggest stake in the outcome of any election. unaware of how to register to vote? Too ignorant of Question 2: Was it a summer of romance? Their future is on the line. University funding from the issues and candidates? Too busy to find eight the state Legislature is on the line. Local land-use minutes or so out of the 12 hours that the polls are policies affecting the affordability of local housing is open to go vote? on the line. The national debt, health care, Social Do this: Promise yourself and your fellow citizen- •Maggie Henkel Security, tax policy, foreign military commitments students that you will register to vote (go here for and on and on. Not one of these issues can be unim- information on how to do it: http://www.co.mis- sophomore, radiology portant to students. soula.mt.us/election/). Promise that you will spend Q1: “When I went to ‘Rockin’ the Rivers’and And yet, student turnout at on-campus polling 30 minutes or so a week learning about state, local saw Warrant play ‘Cherry Pie.’” places reflects a disappointing lack of participation and federal issues and candidates. Promise you will Q2: “No romance involved; it was lonely sum- in elections. Granted, there are many students who take some time to talk with friends and faculty about mer.” are from out of town and out of state and they vote political issues and candidates. Finally, promise absentee in their hometowns. And it is true that some yourself that you will vote on Election Day. This students are registered voters who vote in precincts promise can be made by staff and faculty, too. scattered throughout the community. And it is true When you walk around campus wearing your “I that election turn-out statistics show that general par- Voted” sticker, everyone will know you kept your •Michal Hartman ticipation across the electorate is well south of 50 promise. percent way too often. But students, as much as sophomore, pre-elementary education AARP, labor unions, trade and industrial organiza- –Geoff Badenoch Q1: “Stalling the semi half-way up the hill. We tions or any other organized block ought to be com- Missoula Mayoral Candidate, 2005 live on a farm. I was helping my dad.” mitted as individuals to our democracy. UM class of 1977 and 1982 Q2: “I have a boyfriend and we hung out a bit. Then some random kid gave me a note with his number on it and now he’s calling my sister. It’s a small town…” moral or ethical issues, Duringer’s at the Montana Tech-Butte and claim that the contract has Helena College of Technology Letters brought in “roughly $8 million” is that are included in the contract – •Austin Charvet erroneous. A simple reading of the the contract “saves” each student to the contract would provide the correct approximately $12 per semester. I freshman, psychology figures. am not going to disparage $12. Q1: “I was in the San Juan Islands at camp editor To begin, the contract guaran- Nonetheless, it is both wrong and Orkila. We were pranking another cabin, got tees UM $303,600 per year. The disingenuous for our VP of dressed up as ninjas, snuck in through the win- contract is only in its fourth year. Finance to explicitly claim that dow, woke everyone up and ran off. Then we VP off on Coke numbers That means that, even with the we are getting more from the con- started throwing shoes at the door and I hit an additional funds received as a tract than we are to confuse or annoying camper in the face.” In the Kaimin article on guaranteed vending commission, hide the true figures. For this Q2: “There was a lot that was physical and Monday, entitled “State and UM has received roughly four issue, when the lives of many in alcohol-related, but it lacked substance and emo- school officials seek alternatives times $300,000, or $1.2 million, India, Guatemala, Colombia, tion. But still lots of fun.” to raising funding,” it was unfor- from the contract. In fact, the con- Indonesia and Turkey have been tunate and somewhat disquieting tract itself states that the total threatened and degraded by to see that the VP for Finance and value of the services that Coke Coke’s actions, this type of error •Owen Budd Administration Bob Duringer will provide to UM over the is misleading and irresponsible. continues to cite UM’s exclusive seven-year contract will total only freshman, Native American studies Coca-Cola contract as helping to $2.1 million. When this is divided –Sam Schabacker alleviate tuition woes. Beyond among students – including those senior, economics Q1: “Making fire. Out of sticks. Using only sticks.” Q2: “No.” The Kaimin accepts letters to the editor Correction: and •Jason Agner guest columns. In a photo caption on Aug. 31, the Kaimin mistakenly freshman, undeclared Letters should be 300 said that pepper spray and batons aren’t always as effec- Q1: “It was a bad summer. I didn’t make much words or fewer, and tive as Tasers with mentally disabled people instead of money. My skipper was an idiot. I hated his daugh- columns should be mentally disturbed people. ter and he made me work with her. I’m actually glad summer is over.” about 700 words. In a photo caption on Aug. 31, the Kaimin mistakenly Q2: “Yes and no. It was the end of one, and the Please e-mail both to identified the Packer Gulch fire as the Decker Gulch beginning and end of a couple more.” [email protected] fire. u, or drop them off in Journalism 107.

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4 News M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 Flying Flanks, Filched Fido, Female Fisticuffs

ZACHARY FRANZ below the shower curtain but no water was did not have a prescription for Viagra, and Lemcke said. The disturbance was a fight MONTANA KAIMIN running. said his girlfriend gave him the pill, between two women, both of whom were The woman asked if the person was okay, Lemcke said. naked, Lemcke said. and the person said “she” was, Lemcke “He must have not lived up to her expec- “Officers happily intervened,” Lemcke May 14, 8:45 p.m. said. tations,” Lemcke said. said. The voice, however, did not sound legiti- Apparently, the women had been A man threw a steak at some pedestrians mately female, and the woman called June 23, 12 a.m. involved in an intimate situation indoors, near the Gallagher Business Building, said Public Safety. Responding officers found when a misunderstanding led to an argu- Capt. Jim Lemcke with the Office of Public student Paul Kozlowitz, a male, in the A patrolling officer noticed an open door ment, which escalated into an outdoor fight, Safety. The throw was not well done, as the women’s locker room, Lemcke said. to a shed at Fort Missoula, Lemcke said. A he said. One of the women was taken to the meat missed its target. Kozlowitz, 25, was clothed except for his padlock had been cut off the door, and a hospital for treatment of a bite wound on “I bet a steak is hard to control,” Lemcke shoes, and told offi- her finger, he said. said. cers he had walked July 15, 13:30 p.m. The motive for the attack was unknown. into the wrong lock- July 22, 6:45 p.m. “Could it be that he was a closet vegetar- er room by mistake A deer broke through a ian?” said Lt. Gary Taylor with the Office and was hiding in window into Knowles Police Blotter A woman reported a stolen dog, Lemcke of Public Safety. the shower until he Hall, Lemcke said. The said. could get out deer, which had minor injuries from the bro- The woman had gone into Mansfield May 20, 8 p.m. unseen, Lemcke ken glass, was then trapped in the building’s Library, leaving her dog in a crate in the said. Unconvinced, kitchen. Officers were able to get the deer back of her pickup, he said. When she Construction crews working on the officers cited out, he said. returned, the crate and dog were gone, and Lommasson Center realized several bun- Kozlowitz for disor- in their place was a note that said, “In dles of copper bars were missing. derly conduct. Montana we don’t leave our dogs in the About 500 pounds of copper were stolen, truck with water,” Lemcke said. Lemcke said. The total value of the metal June 2, 10:45 p.m. chainsaw stolen from the shed, he said. The was over $1,000, he said. saw belonged to the Forestry department, August 2, 4 p.m. Police saw a SUV drive by with a man on and was valued at $1,000, Lemcke said. May 25, 6 p.m. a bicycle hanging on, Lemcke said. A faculty member set two violins by his Officers followed the vehicle, he said. The July 12, 4 a.m. car and walked into Corbin Hall, Lemcke A woman reported that she had been in man on the bike tried to get away, but was said. When he returned, the instruments the women’s locker room at the Student quickly caught by police, who found a Officers responded to a disturbance in the were gone. The violins had a total value of Recreation Center, and had seen some feet Viagra pill in the man’s pocket. The man parking area at Lewis and Clark Villages, $4,000.

Iraq: Attack spree kills 51 Thursday after violent week REBECCA SANTANA 1.5 miles away. The area also was The U.S. military reported that British in July. trol from U.S.-led coalition forces. hit by four mortar rounds, two an American soldier was killed in “This year will witness the “I don’t have a date, but I can ASSOCIATED PRESS rockets, a roadside bomb and a Anbar province on Wednesday by handing over of other provinces, see over the next 12 to 18 months, bomb in a building, police said. a bomb blast. and we hope that by the end of the the Iraqi security forces progress- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - A The dead and 126 wounded Speaking after a Cabinet meet- year, our security forces will take ing to a point where they can take series of attacks killed at least 51 were taken to four hospitals, and it ing, Prime Minister Nouri al- over most of the Iraqi provinces,” on the security responsibilities for people across Iraq Thursday, was not immediately clear how Maliki said Iraqi forces will said al-Maliki. the country, with very little coali- including 43 within a half hour in many casualties each attack had assume responsibility for Dhi Qar Dhi Qar is populated mainly by tion support,” he said. a Shiite section of Baghdad, offi- caused, police and hospital offi- province in the south, making it Shiite Muslims. Compared to Despite the rash of violence cials said. Scores were wounded cials said. the second out of 18 provinces more volatile areas such as Anbar over the past week, U.S. officials in the attacks, part of a violent Earlier, a suicide car bomber in that the Iraqis would control. province in the west and Baghdad, have lauded the results of a major week that has seen hundreds slain. Baghdad killed two people and a “This makes us optimistic and it has been spared much of the security crackdown in the capital The closely spaced attacks in an British embassy convoy came proud because we managed to ful- sectarian violence. However, U.S. that they say has resulted in a dra- eastern part of the capital included under attack. Two passers-by were fill our promise,” al-Maliki said. commanders have said recently matic fall in sectarian killings. two car bombs – one at a popular injured in the attack against the The Iraqis took over Muthanna that they are worried about the They reported that the murder rate market and one on a street about convoy. province in the south from the growing influence of Shiite mili- in Baghdad dropped almost 50 tias in the area, many of whom percent in August compared to they say receive support from July, but that figure could not be Iran. independently confirmed. Handing over territory from The crackdown by Iraqi and coalition control to Iraqi control is U.S. forces began Aug. 7, target- a key part of any eventual draw- ing some of the capital’s most down of U.S. troops in the coun- problematic neighborhoods. try. In the past, similar operations On Wednesday, the top U.S. have lowered violence for short commander in Iraq, Gen. George periods of time, but attacks then Casey, said Iraqi troops were on escalate after American forces course to take over security con- leave.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 News 5

Brown to step down Early birds get the trail as J-School Dean; School of Education loses Dean

BRENNA MOORE the service. Jerry Brown has that rightful claim, and he will contin- MONTANA KAIMIN ue to have our collective gratitude for a job well done,” said George The University of Montana’s Dennison, UM president and act- School of Education recently ing provost, in a press release. became home to an interim dean, Dennison wasn’t available for and the School of Journalism will comment. be looking for a new dean for the Longtime faculty member 2007-2008 academic year. Roberta Evans accepted the posi- Paul Rowland, former dean of tion of interim dean of the School UM’s School of Education, of Education this summer, while resigned his post earlier this sum- a national search is planned to mer after holding it since 2003, to find a permanent dean for next accept the same position at the fall, Dennison said in the press University of Idaho. UI presented release. a different set of challenges than “[Rowland] did a fabulous did UM, Rowland said. job,” Evans said. “I have always “I had a wonderful offer and a loved the work [of the dean] and wonderful opportunity at the I admire the many great things University of Idaho,” he said. “I Rowland accomplished. I am thought of it as coming to Idaho, honored to be back in this role to not leaving UM. I had three won- help the University.”

Shane McMillan / Montana Kaimin derful years at UM and they’re an Evans previously served as Hot-spot fireman Tyler Anderson heads up Mount Sentinel Thursday afternoon. Recreation on Mount Jumbo, Mount Sentinel and the North integral part of my life and who I dean in 2002, which she believes Hills is now restricted between the hours of 1 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to high fire danger. am.” led to her being chosen by Meanwhile, Jerry Brown, dean Dennison for the position of of the UM School of Journalism interim dean. Evans originally for eight years, recently resigned as dean a year after tak- announced his resignation, effec- ing the position to return to teach- tive June 30, 2007. Brown wishes ing and to spend more time with to return as a professor within the her family, she said. School of Journalism, a position However, things might be dif- in which he has experience. ferent this time around, and “It’s time to retire,” Brown Evans might think about applying said. “There was no pressure to become the permanent dean for whatsoever except in me. I’ve the School of Education, she said. enjoyed my work as dean; I’ve The hiring of new deans is enjoyed my wonderfully support- done through a committee M ive faculty and students; I’ve chaired by qualified administra- enjoyed every aspect of the work; tors within the department, with but I’m ready now to move on to the final decision to be made by Montana new adventures in teaching and the provost and the president, writing.” Evans said. The search to find the Kaimin In addition to teaching Senior permanent dean for the School of Seminar and News Editing within Education has not yet been the School of Journalism, Brown announced by Dennison, Evans has also published historical and said. literary critical works throughout Nor has the search begun for a his career, an interest he wishes to new dean for the journalism pursue after resigning. school, as Brown will finish out “Not every person who accepts his tenure through June 30, 2007. an administrative assignment can “It’s been a wonderful run as claim upon leaving that the entity dean and I’d like to leave on the K stands much improved because of upbeat,” Brown said.

6 News M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 $$ttuuddeenntt ¢¢aasshh Photos courtesy of FrreDigitalPhotos.net Federal regulations changes widen consolidation options

HANNAH HEIMBUCH and could have consolidated and just didn’t,” she MONTANA KAIMIN said. When it’s time for students to consolidate, all of their various loans and rates are weighted and aver- As of this summer, students looking to consoli- aged into one lump sum – not to exceed 8.25 per- date their loans now have a wider market of lenders cent. to choose from, and more advertising to wade “But there’s more than just the interest rate in the through. servicing of a student loan,” Hanson said. “It’s A June 15 decision by the federal government extremely complex.” booted out the single lender rule, which required a There are a host of questions and details students student who had several loans from one lender to need to explore before choosing a lender, and fish- also consolidate with that lender once he or she was ing the truth out of the murky pool of advertising is out of school. This is no longer the case. easier said than done. (See sidebar) “If they don’t like the servicing they get, then “The biggest downfall is the kids don’t know they can go where they want,” said Rebecca Snider, who’s telling the truth,” Snider said. “It’s going to branch manager of the Student Assistance take more research on their part – there’s a lot of Foundation in Missoula. marketing that goes on that may not reveal the big Many University of Montana students have sev- picture.” eral federal loans, such as the Stafford, Perkins or “We often refer people to the Student Assistance Parent loans, or loans from UM’s list of federally Foundation,” said Ron Muffick, Director of approved, preferred lenders. According to UM Business Relations and Programs for the Montana Director of Financial Aid Mick Hanson, the average Guaranteed Student Loan Program, located in Montana undergraduate left school with $20,179 in Helena. “They’re a non-profit organization here in federal loans after the 2005 academic year – about Montana and offer some good incentives.” $200 more than in 2004. Hanson agrees with that direction. “I would look Once they graduate or leave school and pass the for a not-for-profit agency,” he said. six-month grace period, borrowers looking to lump Snider and Hanson both stressed the importance their loan payments into one monthly fee are no of shopping wisely and thoroughly before entering longer restricted to their original lender; they can these long-term business relationships involving shop around. This means more choices for students tens of thousands of dollars. Amanda Determan/Montana Kaimin and more competition in the marketplace. “I would advise them to just call as many places Caleb Wheeler, a student manager over at the UC Food Court, has been a student employee since “The positive things are that for the very wise as they can stand,” Snider said. “Because they’re spring semester. He says getting paid biweekly instead of once a month makes paying his financial consumer, they may be able to re-determine where going to be married to this company for twenty to aid easier by not struggling to meet deferred payment deadlines. their loans should go that’ll be best for them,” said thirty years.” Hanson. “It’s every student’s decision where they wish to borrow, but there’s a lot of slick marketers out there, and I would caution people to make sure they read carefully.” Loan Know–How Here are some of the things SAF, The loan legislation came just two weeks before MGSLP and UM Financial Aid recom- STUDENT PAY a shift in interest rates for federal loans. Rates mend you research before committing: Human Resource Services, who jumped about two percentage points, depending on Continued from Page 1 •What benefits or incentives does the will inevitably have their work- the loan, and certain fixed rates were established. lender offer, and are they conditional? good thing to look for in a job,” load doubled now, strongly For instance the Stafford loan, the most common •Will the lender sell your loan? Willhite said. encourage students to use the federal loan, now has a fixed interest rate of 6.8 per- •When does the lender start charging late Graduate student Shelby direct-deposit option that immedi- cent if distributed after July 1, 2006. Any dispersed fees? Moody has worked for UM while ately deposits workers’ checks before that date were subject to variable rates and •Do they offer interest rate reduction? a student since 2001 and now into their bank accounts. went up or down every July. After the increase, •Do they offer principal balance reduc- works the front desk in the Dining “People work to be paid,” those rates are 6.54 percent for current students and tion? Services office. Phillips said. “Direct deposit is as those still in the grace period and 7.14 percent for •Research the company’s history and “It’s one of the best things this fast and efficient as it gets.” students in the repayment process. feedback from past clients. place has done for students in a To learn more about the new Snider said she’s surprised how many students long time,” Moody said. student pay period and direct didn’t consolidate before the July 1 increase. “I’ve Phillips and the people at deposit, go to www.umt.edu/hrs. seen several people come in that were in repayment

With the cost of living in Montana high- ments on the consumer price index, which everything off kilter,” Thompson said. MINIMUM WAGE er than in most states, it doesn’t come as a are not the same thing,” said Webb Brown, Thompson said she would have to Continued from Page 1 surprise to Brock that the current minimum president and CEO of the Montana employee less people and raise product wage doesn’t cut it for Missoula residents Chamber of Commerce. prices and doesn’t see how the cycle could going hungry. and students. The consumer price index is based on benefit anyone involved. “When people are working full time and According to Joanna Gray, operations larger markets outside of Montana, so out- “I certainly don’t want people to go hun- can’t live without emergency aid, it’s assistant with Lambros Real Estate agency, of-state labor costs would actually be influ- gry, but I have to cover my costs some- unjust,” Brock said. popular college student apartments on encing and raising Montana’s costs, Brown how,” Thompson says. Brock added that in 2005, the Missoula Eddy and Helen streets range from $495 to said. The cost of benefits based on wages On August 8, an estimated 400 Food Bank served 12,689 people, and with $645 per month, with four- to five-bedroom such as unemployment and Social Security Montanans rallied behind I-151 on the 95,000 people in the county, that means one houses students commonly share costing up would rise as well, according to Brown. Capitol grounds in Helena. Former vice- in eight residents needed food aid. And to $2,000 per month. A full-time worker at “It will hit small local business and rural presidential nominee John Edwards had with the University making up a substantial minimum wage only makes between $650 businesses the worst, putting new pressures planned on speaking at the event but was portion of the town’s population, this shows to $700 per month after taxes. on business owners,” Brown said. stopped short in Salina, Kan., due to air- that students are in need of aid on a daily The Montana Chamber of Commerce Sue Thompson, owner of Bagels on plane mechanical problems. basis, Brock said. announced its opposition to I-151 in Broadway, said small business owners Mitchell has been in talks with Edwards’ “These aren’t people from under the August. The Chamber dislikes the prospect would not be able to absorb the costs and people and they definitely want a makeup bridge coming into the Food Bank for help, of a raised minimum wage and, even more cover their losses from the hit. date for the speech, he said, yet no date has and you bet it’s people you have class with, so, the annual adjustments to match cost of “A fair market needs to dictate what fair currently been set. work with and interact with every day,” living increases. is, because when you raise one item such as Brock said. “They’re basing the cost of living adjust- wages and nothing else, then it throws

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Central Asian Studies program may receive $2 million JACOB BAYNHAM tiously optimistic about the grant. perks, Kia said, but he denied that is that there’s a vast oil reserve “It puts in place some control MONTANA KAIMIN “We do not know if this will the extra income for the there,” UM President George that we’ll do what we say we become a reality or not,” he said, University is the plan’s driving Dennison said. “But our interests will,” he said. “I think that’s good “but if it does the Central Asian force. are academic and cultural.” management.” U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D- Studies program will play a cen- “It has never been just for the Dennison is optimistic about In an effort to negotiate further Mont., has convinced the Senate tral role in organizing it.” money,” he said. “The goal is to the grant being approved. ties with the region, Mehrdad Kia Appropriations Committee to The primary goals for the showcase the ability of the “I have good confidence,” he and his brother Ardi will be head- approve a $2 million grant for the money will be to provide training University and the [Central Asian said. “I think [Sen. Baucus] will ing a delegation that leaves for University of Montana to create a for lawyers, judges and educators Studies] program.” push it because he knows the Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan on training exchange program with in several Central Asian republics, Only 15 years old, the five ex- importance of this part of the Sept. 6. They will be special the governments of several particularly Tajikistan and Soviet republics that make up a world. It’s an area that’s been guests of the president of Central Asian countries. Kyrgyzstan, Kia said. These cartographer’s common definition neglected.” Tajikistan and will be present for The money still has to pass nations have petitioned for train- of Central Asia are struggling with Dennison said there are many national independence day cele- through a Senate vote, probably in ing in international and contractu- corruption, dictatorship and eco- similarities in landscape, culture brations on Sept. 9. mid-November, but Baucus’ al law and education. Though the nomic mismanagement. When and history between Montana and “My biggest hope is that the office is optimistic it will succeed. University will be competing former USSR leader Joseph Stalin Central Asia, and both areas have relationship that has started will “It should stay in there; the hard against many other training insti- carved their boundaries, he clev- lessons to learn from each other. continue to grow,” Kia said. “The part is getting [Appropriations] tutions across America and erly divided languages, resources “The big hope is that it will be best thing that could happen in Committee approval,” a Europe, it stands a chance, Kia and ethnicities to ensure control successful in helping them with Central Asia is that the process of spokesman for Baucus said in a said. over a disparate region. When education, legal issues with mod- democratization and reform telephone interview. “I truly think that the program these republics received inde- ern development and reclaimed would continue. That’s why If the grant passes, the money here is very unique,” he said. “It’s pendence as the USSR fell, the land,” Dennison said. “We hope we’re there.” will be slotted for the 2007 fiscal the only one in the country to pro- borders – and the problems – to develop the cadre to do the Kia said he hopes to see year. vide this kind of training.” remained. Today most continue to work that needs to be done – to America help promote more The University of Montana’s UM’s role in this relationship be ruled by corrupt ex-KGB get them in the position to do it Central Asian ties with the Office of International Programs would be that of a contractor, and strongmen. Turkmenistan is ruled themselves. We need to be there region’s southern neighbors, director, Mehrdad Kia, is cau- it would experience financial by a quirky dictator who chan- to make ourselves unnecessary.” mainly Pakistan and India. For neled scarce government funds to Dennison points out that even if years the area has been over- build a gold statue of himself the Senate approves the grant, it whelmed by Russian influence, revolving around the sun. will be channeled through the though Central Asia’s culture and Nevertheless, America seems to U.S. Agency for International history is much closer to nations be waking to a realization of the Development and the University to its south. region’s global importance, and would have to seek approval for Montana is not far behind. its plans there. Dennison agrees “The very crass way of saying it with this idea.

8 Feature M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006

by design Death

Montana State Prison’s maximum-security unit houses about 70 inmates, including inmates condemned to die. Although MSP has no “death row,” three inmates await execution under strict and constant supervision.

Story & photos by Sean Breslin Lethal injection in Montana

n Tuesday, South Dakota Gov. Mike tence is imposed; one doesn’t volunteer for it. lawyers and end his legal appeals, essentially Rounds halted the execution of convict- By most accounts, Dawson wasn’t a particu- submitting to the court’s death sentence. On ed murderer Elijah Page, set to be put to larly difficult inmate to deal with. While chat- May 15 of this year, a district court in deathO by lethal injection later that day. There ting with reporters in the hours before Dawson’s Yellowstone County issued a death warrant, was no new evidence that exonerated Page, who execution, MSP information officer Linda ordering Dawson to die by lethal injection on had already confessed to the torture and murder Moodry said Dawson had been quieter, more Aug. 11, 2006. While Dawson awaited the date, in 2000 of Chester Allan Poage. In fact, Page reserved than usual, but that wasn’t a significant legal challenges to the state’s lethal injection had practically volunteered to die by ending his change from his normal behavior. protocols began to mount. appeals process. And until recently, Gov. “He’s always been quiet, very cooperative A coalition of death penalty opponents Rounds didn’t plan to intervene. with the staff,” Moodry said. (including the American Civil Liberties Union But the governor decided to step in, anyway. His cooperation earned him the highest num- of Montana, the Montana Association of At issue is the lethal drug cocktail used at the ber of privileges – such as phone calls and visi- Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Montana South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. tation rights – allowed to inmates at the prison’s Catholic Conference, a number of state lawmak- While state law requires a two-drug combina- maximum-security unit, commonly referred to ers and other individuals and organizations) tion, the prison planned to use a more common as “Max.” Max unit manager Dan Chladek spent a great deal of the summer challenging three-drug combination of fast-acting sedatives described Dawson as “a model inmate.” Montana’s lethal injection procedures in the and chemicals that cease breathing and heart- But despite Dawson’s good behavior inside weeks leading up to Dawson’s execution. beat. Max’s concrete walls, the details of the crime Section 6 of the state’s execution protocol The intravenous method of execution has that put Dawson in his cell read like something reads: “An execution must be performed by a come under fire recently – including in Montana out of a horror movie too disturbing for mass person selected by the warden and trained to – and Rounds didn’t want to subject prison offi- distribution. administer a lethal injection. The person admin- cials to violation of state law by using a drug On the night of April 18, 1986, the Rodstein istering the injection need not be a physician, combination the state hadn’t sanctioned. family – father David, mother Monica, children registered nurse or licensed practical nurse “It’s unfortunate that [Montana] didn’t under- Amy and Andrew – was staying at a Billings licensed or registered under the laws of this or stand the wisdom of doing something similar,” motel while in the process of moving into a new any other state.” said Scott Crichton, director of the American home. Dawson, also staying at the motel, forced MSP warden Mike Mahoney did not say Civil Liberties Union of Montana, in reference the family into his own room, where he stran- whether a doctor or pharmacist would be direct- to this summer’s execution, the state’s third gled David, Monica and Andrew. Authorities ly involved with the procedure. since a series of landmark U.S. Supreme Court found Amy Rodstein in the bathroom of Such nebulous protocol, the coalition con- decisions effectively reinstating the death penal- Dawson’s motel room on April 20 when they tended, could lead to problems with the execu- ty. arrested Dawson. tion, which could cause the condemned undue In Montana, David Thomas Dawson spent Nearly a year after his arrests Dawson was pain and suffering, thereby violating the Eighth nearly 20 years in Montana State Prison in Deer sentenced to some 220 years in prison for Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protecting Lodge before being put to death on Aug. 11. crimes that included aggravated kidnapping and citizens from cruel and unusual punishment. Like Page, Dawson ended his legal appeals and robbery. But his death sentence for kidnapping On Aug. 10, 2006, the legal challenges final- asked that the order of the courts be carried out. and deliberate homicide would considerably ly made their way to the Montana Supreme The media calls that “volunteering,” which shorten his prison time. Court, which denied a stay of execution in order seems counter-intuitive considering the sen- Two years ago, Dawson decided to fire his to review the state’s protocol. After months of M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 Feature 9

trying to block Dawson’s execution, the the current war in Iraq. later, Florio could detect no visible movement activists began heading to Deer Lodge to hold “It’s the intensity of death,” Florio said. “It’s in Dawson’s chest, and started looking around a candlelight vigil on the prison grounds. not a subject you take lightly.” to discern the reactions of the other witnesses. The prison didn’t specify a scheduled execu- As the wind swept across the prison “There was no overt show of emotion,” tion time. There were too many variables, such grounds, Florio and the other media witnesses Florio said. as security and staff preparations. Instead, the made their way to the trailer to take their seats With the wind rattling the trailer, Florio con- prison planned to execute Dawson shortly among the state and victims’ witnesses. The tinued taking notes as the coroner rose, after midnight on Aug. 11. windows of Max had been blocked off in an checked Dawson’s chest with a stethoscope, As Aug. 10 came to a close, the sky over effort to minimize disturbance to the inmate looked under his eyelids with a pen light. At Deer Lodge seemed to reflect the morbidity of 12:06 a.m., Dawson was pronounced dead. the event. Storm clouds descended on the val- Now three weeks after the execution, ley in late afternoon, followed by lightning Dawson’s name no longer makes the front strikes that rivaled professional laser light page of Montana papers. For all intents and shows. The sky cleared to reveal a nearly full purposes, the story “went to bed,” Florio said. moon, its orange color so vivid it almost Dawson let out a But it will be awakened. Among the three appeared to be red. snore – almost a remaining capital cases at MSP is a Canadian MSP’s execution chamber isn’t really a citizen, Ronald Allen Smith. Should the court chamber at all; it’s a single-wide trailer set a snort – followed by issue a death warrant for Smith, the case could few feet from the Max unit. Warden Mahoney a long deep sigh. spark an international debate over the death has asked for funds to construct a more perma- “ penalty. And while South Dakota postponed nent facility, he said, but the fact remains that Page’s execution, Wisconsin has put a referen- the chamber isn’t used that often. dum on the November ballot that could rein- “It’s hard to justify a couple hundred thou- state capital punishment. “None of us can sand dollars for a new execution chamber,” anticipate what the end of this debate is going Mahoney said. population, Florio said. to be,” Crichton said. The steps leading up to the trailer are cus- Once the media witnesses had been seated, For an issue that inspires such strong feel- tomized to accommodate a prisoner wearing Warden Mahoney asked if” Dawson wished to ings on both sides of the aisle, Montana’s exe- leg irons. The back of the trailer has two make a final statement. He declined. Mahoney cution provided few clear answers. The phones: one hard-lined to the governor’s read the court’s order, and at 12:01 a.m. on actions of one state will not necessarily influ- office, the other to the attorney general’s. Aug. 11, an anonymous executioner sent a ence another. But as each case comes up, it Gwen Florio*, a reporter with the Great lethal mixture of sodium pentothal, pancuroni- sparks discussion and debate, the hallmark of Falls Tribune, was a media witness to um bromide and potassium chloride through any successful democracy. Dawson’s execution. Although she knew Dawson’s veins. exactly what to expect when she walked into If Dawson experienced any undue pain and *Editor’s note: In addition to being a media the trailer, she ranked this story among her suffering, it wasn’t visible to Florio. Within witness to the execution, Florio is also the coverage of other somber stories including the seconds of the drugs being administered, mother of Kaimin reporter Sean Breslin. Columbine school shooting, the trial of Dawson let out a snore — almost a snort — Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and followed by a long, deep sigh. Two minutes

The execution chamber at the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. Before Dawson’s execution, MSP had executed only two other inmates: Duncan McKenzie in 1995 and Terry Langford in 1998.

10 Arts M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 First Friday Frenzy and The Sharktopus Once again Missoula Art Galleries have put on their best faces to attract art enthusiasts and casual admirers alike. Though if this is not your cup of tea – or glass of wine – catch a unique rock show at the Public Library instead.

Gallery Saintonge adds a dash of spice to tonight’s First Friday Dana Gallery serves up a photo-style First Friday feast tonight to photo-art scene with some nature stills and a single pair of leopard-print coincide with its 10th anniversary celebration. Gallery owner Dudley swim trunks. The show, entitled “Expedition,” combines the unique pho- Dana will dish out a collection of his own photographic works entitled tographic talents of two New York-based artists to create a natural, “Landscape Essence.” abstract and often comical world journey. “This is the first show he’s had for himself in 10 years,” said Kacey Allison Leach and Jonathan Ferencz will attend the reception for Swanson, assistant director at Dana Gallery. their combined art show from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ferencz’s portion of the The gallery’s First Friday event kicks off at 5 p.m. and lasts until 8 show includes several aluminum-mounted photographs of the natural p.m. or later. Gallery goers can pop in for a snack, a glass of lemonade world, from Alaskan forestscapes to wild animals. and a chance to chat with Dana about his use of line, light and form. “The animals convey moods and the places breathe stories,” read a “I’ve found it was easier to talk about other people’s work than my Gallery Saintonge press release on “Expedition.” “There is something own, so we’ll see how it goes,” Dana said. inexplicably personable about them.” Dana’s show and his gallery’s 10th anniversary came together more by Throwing more than a bit of the absurd into the show, Leach con- chance than by careful planning. Until this summer, Dana hadn’t tributed a series of photographic portraits from her collection “The amassed enough photographs to construct his full show. Misfit Explorers.” “It just coincides with our 10th anniversary,” he said. “‘The Misfit Explorers’ is a celebration of the true spirit of explo- –Alex Sakariassen ration,” Leach said in an artist statement. • Though Leach’s explorers lack the esteem of men like Christopher If you are looking to listen to a live pianist, consume refreshments and Columbus and Neil Armstrong, they reveal the quirky role of the down- take in the local art scene, then the Gold Dust Gallery should be on your played hero and bring a bit of life’s lighter side to list of places to stop during First Friday. First Friday. Ryan Mitchell’s ceramic works entitled “The Quick Pix –Alex Sakariassen Other Side of Intention” will be on display as well Quick Pix as live pianist Jared Fisher. • “Ryan’s work usually consists of non-traditional The University Center Gallery’s newest exhibi- ceramics,” said Adelaide Every, Public Relations tion is not for the vegan-at-heart. Ohio artist John Director for the gallery. “He uses lots of earth tones Wolfer’s acrylic analysis of meat and its place in the and a great use of texture and balance. There is con- American culture starts tonight at 5 p.m. alongside tinuity throughout the whole show.” works by University of Montana graduate student Mitchell’s “The Other Side of Intention” deals Amanda Turpen. with the nature of contradiction, utility and stabili- “This series of paintings uses metaphor and paro- ty, according to Every. Mitchell recently accepted dy to raise questions about meat and its role in art an invitation to be an Artist in Residence next year and society,” Wolfer wrote in an artist statement. at an international ceramic museum in Fuping, In his portion of the combined show “Wholesome China. Goodness for your family,” Wolfer places still-life The opening reception is tonight at 5 p.m. until 9 paintings of raw meat next to phrases and images p.m. from 1940s advertisements. The temptation to –Dylan Laslovich Name: Ian Dalzell throw his works on a barbecue grill with a little A-1 Name: Mike Kelleher Year: Freshman grows steadily, but Wolfer’s bizarre new approach Year: Freshman Field: Sociology Also on the Scene to art forces the mind to look beyond the palatable Field: General Education possibilities of meat. Butterfly Herbs owner Scott Laisy just finished What’s in your CD Turpen’s half of the show presents an equally putting up what he calls “one of the nicer shows What’s in your CD player? player? strange yet compelling analysis of consumer culture we’ve had in a long time.” Primus Rhinoplasty, The Pantera, Nirvana in America. Cows, dinosaurs and platypi parade The pieces were created by Bob Phinney and Long Beach Dub All Stars, through her colorful etchings in manners which mir- feature the nude body. The show’s opening is from Stone Temple Pilots What’s in your fridge? ror human action with disquieting accuracy. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday. Don’t have a fridge. From love-struck cows to a platypus in a pow- If you think art is trash, prove your hypothesis at What’s in your fridge? dered wig, Turpen’s collection of watercolor and the Crazy Daisy. There Adelaid Every will dis- Milk and French Onion Dip. What are you eating? relief etchings captures the essence of what it means play her photo series, a collection of self-portraits Pizza. to be human. Her works blend well with Wolfer’s that consist of the artist holding a “cloud structure What’s in your wallet? peculiar style, creating an exhibition that stirs the made out of trash.” Nothing. What’s in your wallet? mind as much as the stomach. Both artists will pres- Every said her work looks at how society typical- I’m broke. ent slide lectures tonight from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in ly views trash with negative emotions. It also What’s happening around UC room 330. The official reception will last from addresses issues related to consumption and waste town this week that you are What’s happening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the exhibition will remain in and how modern society deals with them. excited about? around town this week that the gallery until Sept. 22. BeerFest is going on this you are excited about? –Alex Sakariassen week which would be cool if I Ahh... Labor Day. See SHARK, Page 11 could attend. ¤

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Arts 11 Friday, September 1, 2006

Purrbot Imprroving Kaimin tip for going back to

IAN GRAHAM school, No. 2 of 5 MONTANA KAIMIN we cannot make a mark on this world anymore because it is against new laws so I am counting How it happened that Nathan Carter came up with down the days until 2008”). But never does he rely the name “Purrbot” for his one-man act escapes me. on the trite, preachy angst of politically charged But whether intentional or not, the ingenious rock; he remains almost eerily calm and soothing. It moniker is perfect for the sounds of Carter’s sopho- would be easy for one to listen to the album and not more album, “Civil Unrest.” realize how powerful it is. The record is a mellow one; even its cover art is My only complaint about the album is that it unassuming, initially leaving the listener wondering seemed too plain. Guest appearances by Screech why it has a title so indicative of chaos. But as the Owl’s Molly Madden; Chin Up, Meriweather!’s saying goes, still water runs deep. And few local Peter Dolan; and Jason Ward add some variety records (or any records, for that matter) I’ve heard towards the end of the album. In all but the most recently are as true to that saying as Purrbot’s careful listenings, the tracks tend to blur together, a newest. plague solo acts have been battling as long as Beneath an inconspicuous sheen of delicate, intri- they’ve been playing. cate guitar and keyboard lines and soft vocals hides All in all, “Civil Unrest” shows that Carter has a cry for uprising. Carter’s lyrics call, almost beg, grown a lot since Purrbot’s 2004 debut, “By for social change, especially in the realm of gay Purrbot,” especially in production and presentation. rights. His lines range from abstract observations If he continues to progress at the same rate, his next (“in this onslaught of blue versus pink with no in album is certain to be his best, as “Civil Unrest” is between, wearing yellow I will feel safer I think”) to now, and it will be breathtaking. more tangible political statements (“I’m afraid that SHARK Continued from Page 10 Montana Kaimin

Those who attend will be treat- It’s where it’s at! ed with alcohol and refreshments The Kaimin has no problem with the “Freshman 15,” just and other surprises as well said make sure the pounds are gained and not lost Nicole Richie- Every. ; style. ‘Pus live you know they surely Art overload? Catch have. The Sharktopus Adam Hertz, the Shark’s bass player, said the band will not tone If one were to think of music to down their screeching set this accompany National Library Friday at 7 p.m. to accommodate Card Sign-up Month, a show that the Missoula Public Library. And, will be played in a library, Raffi as he tells it, the library prefers or James Taylor would probably this. The book-worms hope The spring to mind. Not The Sharktopus will bring a different Sharktopus, a band that crowd through their doors. describes itself as post-hardcore. Besides, these days, sex, drugs Post-hardcore? You mean they’ve and rock n’ roll is so passé. Get gone beyond head-bangs and with sex, drugs and chapter goat-horns? If you’ve seen the books.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, September 1, 2006 Sports 13 Montana gets a Rocky Mountain neighbor Big Sky Conference makes first major move since 2001, adds Northern Colorado as 9th member

SARAH SWAN some of the others did not.” the table,” Kaiser said. “We schools are] purer institutions of MONTANA KAIMIN He also said the school’s simi- looked at other opportunities, but ours. I think we’re very much in Below is a brief history of larities with many of the other when you look at natural line with the Big Sky schools; it’s the additions to the Big Sky conference colleges reflected on resources in the Rocky Mountain a perfect fit. All those things fac- Conference from its forma- The Big Sky Conference just the Big Sky’s decision to allow West, clearly, for us, it’s the tor in, and we’ve clearly been very tion in 1963. The dates got a little bigger. the school to enter. Big Sky Conference.” competitive with Division II in certain teams left the Big The University of Northern “We’re recruiting the same type O’Day agrees that UNC has a lot football.” Sky are in parenthesis. Colorado joins the conference this of student athletes, there’s a com- of the tools to become a powerful UNC athletics will first be put year after a nearly five-year mitment to academic excellence, Big Sky school within the next to the test when their football 1963 process, said Chris Kaiser, and, selfishly, I look at it as a way couple of years. He cites their team plays Portland State on Gonzaga (1979), Montana Associate Athletic Director at to get down to the Denver area location, saying it resembles September 9. Idaho (1996), Idaho State, UNC. and have our alumni get a chance Montana, for being a popular Though UNC’s initiation into Montana State, Weber State “It’s something we’re certainly to watch football and our men’s recruiting tool. the Big Sky Conference might be enthused about,” Kaiser said. and women’s basketball teams “Denver’s an attractive area to similar to that of a freshman on 1970 The college, located in Greeley, play,” O’Day said. kids, and I think they’re very sim- the first day of college, O’Day has Boise State (1996), Colo., becomes the ninth member With its goal of becoming a Big ilar in topography, and those are no doubts about the new confer- Northern Arizona of the Big Sky Conference. The Sky Conference contender just the things that you look at, if you ence addition. last time the Big Sky added a team within reach, the UNC Bears can attract good student athletes, “I think there’s going to be a was in 1996, when Sacramento made a big push to get into the you’re going to be successful in a learning curve. It’s going to take 1979 State, Portland State and Cal State conference. lot of sports,” O’Day said. them awhile to get them to under- Nevada (1992) Northridge, who left in 2001, “They’ve been trying hard to be “They’ve got nowhere to go but stand everything,” O’Day said. jumped on board. successful, they knew they would up. Their facilities are going to “They’re all ears at the Big Sky 1987 UNC has been looking for a [have to be] to get into the Big continually get better, and as their meetings to see how people do Eastern Washington league to play in since the school Sky Conference,” O’Day said. facilities get better their talent will things, I don’t think it will take decided to make the move from a “And you know they’re going to continue to increase.” them long. I think they will be 1996 Division II to a Division I-AA in have some growing pains. In the With similar athletics at all of successful in a very short period Cal State Northridge (2001), football, according to University long haul I think it will work out the Big Sky schools, UNC will be of time, and I think they have a lot Portland State, of Montana Athletic Director Jim for them.” put to the test this year. of positives in their favor.” Sacramento State O’Day. Despite some minor bumps in “I think a conference affiliation “Northern Colorado, because of the road UNC might encounter like this raises the stature of the Kaimin Sports their proximity to Denver, they their first year, the school’s future entire institution,” Kaiser said of Hotter than the Pussycat Dolls 2006 were an attractive looking travel in the Big Sky Conference looks UNC. “It was deemed initially (and we sing better too) Northern Colorado partner for some of our schools in promising. that [the Big Sky Conference www.montanakaimin.com the Big Sky Conference,” O’Day “We bring to the table, I think, a said. “We also look at [the fact major demographic with that] we have a number of alums Colorado. We’re 50 miles from a down in that area and so [the metropolitan area [Denver] and school] had a lot of things going have 50,000 people in a small for them in that area that maybe radius … I think we bring a lot to

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Eleena Fikhman/Montana Kaimin Junior Dan Carpenter, a kicker for the Griz, practices with the team Thursday afternoon at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Carpenter is ranked sixth in career scoring in his third season at UM with 199 points. Montana set to kick off 2006 season against I-A Iowa TIM DAILEY looking for a mental edge. the secondary is one of the team’s and senior Brady Green is expect- favorite to win the conference. MONTANA KAIMIN Fourth-year UM head coach strengths. ed to see some time, as well. Hauck said he’s not ruling any Bobby Hauck said he is less con- The Griz defense returns eight “It’s gonna be a three-headed team out, but he voted for Idaho Where were you the last time cerned with the locker room’s starters including junior line- monster this year,” Hilliard said of State, Montana State, Portland the University of Montana foot- color and more about the team in backer Tyler Joyce, last year’s his team’s new rushing attack. State and Eastern Washington, in ball team didn’t make the Division black and gold. leading tackler with 83 take- Also in the backfield, the that order. I-AA playoffs? His worries are justified. downs. Washington State transfer Josh Montana will host both Idaho Hint: it was 1992. Iowa senior quarterback Drew Meanwhile, the offense will Swogger will make his highly State and Montana State in the last The 2006 Griz pick up where Tate has thrown for over 5,600 have some new faces in the mix, anticipated Griz debut. But the month of the season, and on Nov. the last 13 teams left off. They yards and 42 touchdowns in the especially since senior running senior will have to do it without 11, the Griz will host Cal Poly, were picked to win the Big Sky last two seasons. Accompanying back Lex Hilliard is out for the one of his regular targets during who ended Montana’s season in Conference for the ninth straight Tate in the backfield is junior run- season with a ruptured Achilles spring and summer practices. the first round of the playoffs last year and go into the season as the ning back Albert Young, a 2005 tendon. Craig Chambers, a transfer from year, 35-21. third-ranked team in the nation. semi-finalist for the Doak Walker “It’s hard to lose your best play- the University of Washington, is But all of that seems so far But all that can be tossed aside Award. er,” Hauck said. “Any aspirations academically ineligible and the away when you open the season at this week as the Griz start the sea- UM senior defensive end Mike you have for your season take a status of his return to the lineup is one of the top Division I-A pro- son by traveling to Division I-A Murphy said that stopping Young hit.” unknown. grams in the nation. Iowa Hawkeyes, who have a will be critical for the Griz to have Iowa State transfer Greg Junior Ryan Bagley is the lead- “September will be pretty much streak of their own. The 16th- a chance. Murphy led the team Coleman will look to pick up the ing returning receiver with 50 irrelevant as far as the Big Sky ranked Hawkeyes have made four last year with six sacks and slack. For Coleman, this week catches for 500 yards and two race goes,” Hauck said. straight January bowl appear- anchors a defensive unit that has will be somewhat of a homecom- touchdowns last season. When Montana takes on Iowa ances, playing USC, LSU and continued to improve each year ing because the junior played high Swogger and company will on Saturday, the game may seem Florida twice. since the arrival of Hauck. school football in Iowa City. Also, look to jumpstart an offense that irrelevant to spectators around the The Griz will be the next team Last season the defense shut out having transferred from the was sluggish last year, ranking country, but it won’t be to the to suit up in the infamous pink vis- three teams and made numerous Hawkeyes’ in-state rival Iowa sixth in the Big Sky in total Griz, nor the Hawkeyes and espe- itor’s locker room at Iowa’s plays late in games to preserve State, he is no stranger to Iowa offense. cially not the Griz fans. Kinnick Stadium. The locker victories to finish 8-4 on the sea- football. However, the Big Sky coaches Kickoff is scheduled for 10:05 room got its makeover in the son. However, the defense was Junior Reggie Bradshaw, a weren’t too concerned about those a.m. MST. The game will be tele- 1970s by former IU head coach susceptible to the deep pass last Louisville transfer, will split car- offensive struggles, voting the vised nationally on ESPN-U. Hayden Fry, a psychology major season, but Murphy said this year ries with Coleman in the backfield Griz as unanimous pre-season Montana hoping to get an Ochs-like outcome out of ex-Cougar Swogger

TIM DAILEY to transfer. for Washington State. But UM MONTANA KAIMIN “I wasn’t playing a lot,” he said. head coach Bobby Hauck is con- “I underwent a coaching change fident in his transfer’s abilities This 2006 Griz football season there. I just wasn’t having as much and leadership. will rise or fall on the right arm of fun over there.” “He was elected captain by his a player who has yet to don a The Ohio native said he wanted teammates after being here only Montana uniform in an actual to go somewhere that reminded eight months,” Hauck said. game. him more of a Midwest football “Hopefully he’s gonna have a Senior quarterback Josh town and Missoula fit the bill. big season. We throw the ball Swogger, a transfer from “I came to Montana because of enough that our quarterback is Washington State, bears the the tradition,” Swogger said. going to determine what kind of weight of Griz Nation on his “When I came on my visit I saw season we’re gonna have to a shoulders. That load got much the community and fan support. I degree.” heavier when senior running back just loved everything about it. It Senior defensive end Mike Lex Hilliard, a 2005 Walter reminded me of where I’m from.” Murphy has been around to Payton Award finalist, was lost for A large part of that tradition is scrimmage against many Griz the season this summer with a rup- having great quarterbacks like quarterbacks and said that he is tured Achilles tendon. Dave Dickenson, Drew Miller or impressed by Swogger. Swogger’s credentials say he Craig Ochs, to name a few. But “I think he is right up there Eleena Fikhman/Montana Kaimin can bear the burden. At along with such a rich history with Craig Ochs,” Murphy said. Senior Josh Swogger, the new Griz quarterback, transferred to UM this year from Washington State Washington State he earned the comes high expectations and pres- “He has the smarts and the arm University. Swogger scored 17 touchdowns during his three seasons at WSU. starting job as a sophomore. In sure. The senior admittedly was that Craig did, and he’s a leader the first six games of that season nervous heading into this past like Craig.” The biggest difference between ing with him this year,” Hilliard he passed for almost 1,300 yards week of practice. Like Swogger at WSU, Ochs the two is Ochs had two years to said. “But, I’ll have to put my last and 13 touchdowns (one more “You worry about things like, started some games early in his get accustomed to the Montana year on hold.” than the Griz threw in the entire ‘Am I gonna be prepared career at Colorado but later found offense. For Swogger, this is his As for Swogger and the rest of 2005 season), but he ended up enough?’ or ‘Is this gonna hap- himself in a backup role. Ochs led last chance on the collegiate level. the Griz, the time is now. The sea- being sidelined with a foot injury pen?’ or ‘Is that gonna happen?’” the Griz to the National For the sidelined Hilliard, who son kicks off at the Division I-A and was not able to win back his Swogger said. Championship game in 2004, will redshirt this season, that is a University of Iowa this Saturday spot the following year. It’s been over a season and a falling short of a title to James disappointment. in Iowa City. That’s when Swogger decided half since Swogger started a game Madison, 31-21. “I was looking forward to play-

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Sports 15 Friday, September 1, 2006

The 2006 GameDay Kaimin College Football Preview

Well sports fans, the 2006 college football season officially got under The University of Montana 8-3 (7-1 BSC) way on Thursday and the season opener for the University of Montana Despite the loss of superstar running back Lex Hilliard, is just around the corner. With its first nine-team season since 2000, the Griz look to be in good shape for a run at their ninth much is aflutter in the Big Sky Confernce. To clear up the mess, check straight conference title. While much hoopla will surround out GameDay Kaimin’s 2006 guide to the Big Sky Conference complete senior QB Josh Swogger and the running back tandem of Greg Coleman, Reggie Bradshaw and Brady Green, don’t with team breakdowns, record predictions and other gems. overlook the defense and senior Tuff Harris. Harris will Be sure to check out GameDay Kaimins at 2006 home football games. start at cornerback and will be Montana’s punt returner, a position that he earned conference pre-season honors

Weber State 8-3 (6-2) Montana State 7-4 (5-3) The Wildcats made some positive strides last season, going All eyes in Bozeman will be on junior quarterback Cory 6-5, which can be considered an improvement since WSU Carpenter, the heir apparent to former Bobcat great Travis was 1-10 in 2004. Look for the Wildcats to take it to the next Lulay. Carptenter appeared in two games in 2005, attempt- level behind the arm of senior quarterback Ian Pizarro who ing only three passes. Carpenter won’t be alone on offense averaged 219.4 total yards per game in 2005, third best in as sophomore running back Evin Groves returns. Groves the conference. WSU will need junior running back Adrian ran for 444 yards in 2005, none more important than the Conway to step up in the absense of starting RB Zach Hall 143 yards he piled up against Montana in the annual rivalry who is out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. match. Senior linebacker Clive Lowe leads the Bobcat

Idaho State 7-4 (4-4) Eastern Washington 5-6 (4-4) With former Michigan quarterback Matt Gutierrez coming in It may be a safe bet to say the best football played in Cheney this year may and wide receiver Akilah Lacey returning, the ISU offense is have come from the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks who held their training camp on going to be dangerous. However, questions remain about the the Eastern Washington campus. EWU is going into year one of the post- Erik Bengals defense. In 2005, ISU was tops in the Big Sky Meyer years and will be looking for ways to replace the reigning Walter Payton against the run but ranked second to last against the pass. award winner. With Portland’s Joe Rubin graduated and Montana’s Lex Hiliard Senior Pago Togafau, who last year ranked second in the injured, EWU senior running back Ryan Cole is the Big Sky’s leading returning conference in tackles with 103, and his defensive rusher. Cole rushed for 879 yards in 2005 and EWU is going to need him to buddies need to make some stops if ISU is to go anywhere. get a few more yards if the Eagles are to compete for the conference crown.

Portland State 5-6 (4-4) Northern Colorado 4-7 (3-5) Whoever did PSU’s scheduling may be looking for a job Expectations aren’t very high for the Bears, picked to fin- after this year as road games against I-A New Mexico, Cal ish last in the conference in both the media and coaches’ and Oregon will take their tole. Like Idaho State, the Viks pre-season polls. With the bar set low, expect the Bears to are going to have to improve their pass defense which, sneak up on some teams and cause some headaches. despite having all-Big Sky cornerback Dominic Dixon, Former Nebraska Cornhusker Andy Birkel led the Bears’ was dead last in the conference in pass defense. The receiving corp last year with 50 receptions for 907 yards Viking offense produced 28.5 points per game last year and 10 touchdowns. Senior running back Andre Wilson but lost all-conference running back Joe Rubin to gradua- needs 985 yards to become UNC’s all-time rushing leader.

Northern Arizona 4-7 (2-6) Sacramento State 3-8 (2-6) What can you say about a team who’s best player is its Sac State fans can take solace in the fact that fall tennis season is just around punter? Not much. All-Big Sky punter Rhian Madrid got a lot the corner because they likely aren’t going to see many wins from this squad. of work in last year as the Lumberjack offense was, well, The Hornets ranked last in the conference in total offense and second to last offensive. NAU’s most explosive returning rusher isn’t even a in total defense. SSU couldn’t even rely on a decent special teams unit as their running back, it’s junior wideout Alex Watson who rushed for field goal team was 6-for-12 on the year and it ranked near the bottom of the 89 yards on five carries in 2005. Junior Josh Sayles rushed conference in punting. A lone bright spot for the Hornets may be running back for 95 yards in 2005 and is the team’s leading returning Ryan Mole who rushed for 768 yards in 2005 in just nine games. Granted, 768 rusher. No wonder NAU ranked last in the Big Sky in rushing. yards isn’t much but in Sac Town that’s enough to spurn Heisman talk.

Thursday Night Lights University of Montana A wrap-up of the Big Sky Conference teams in action on Thursday night Projected 2006 Starting Line-up Boise State 45 back Tim Brockwell twice. The Murrietta completed 15 of 20 Sac State 0 Broncos' offense rolled up 222 passes for 259 yards and two long yards in the first half. scores, keeping the Lumberjacks Offense Defense BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Jared tied through three quarters. WR Mike Ferriter DE Dustin Dlouhy Zabransky threw two touchdown Arizona State 35 Northern Arizona scored twice Ryan Bagley DT Kerry Mullan passes and ran for another, and Northern Arizona 14 in the first half on big plays. WR Chris Petersen won his debut as Murrietta hit Alex Watson with WR Eric Allen DT Craig Mettler Boise State's coach in a 45-0 win TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Rudy touchdown passes of 80 and 60 LT Brent Russum DE Mike Murphy over Sacramento State on Carpenter threw for 261 yards and yards to give the Lumberjacks the Kyle Ryan Thursday night. two touchdowns, but No. 24 lead both times. Watson caught 11 LG Eric Michel MLB The Broncos scored on four of Arizona State needed a fourth- passes for 206 yards. C Ryan Wells SLB Loren Utterback their first five possessions and quarter rally to get past Division I- Colin Dow WLB Tyler Joyce dominated both sides of the ball in AA Northern Arizona 35-14 on Oregon State 56 RG building a 28-0 halftime lead. Thursday night in the season Eastern Washington 17 RT Cody Balogh CB Tuff Harris Sacramento State, a Division I- opener for both teams. RB Greg Coleman or CB Jimmy Wilson AA program from the Big Sky Chris Baloney's 35-yard inter- In Corvallis, Ore., Yvenson Conference, couldn't match the ception return on the first play of Bernard rushed for 124 yards and Reggie Bradshaw FS Torrey Thomas Broncos' speed on offense or the fourth quarter gave Arizona one touchdown to lead the Oregon QB Josh Swogger SS Van Cooper Jr. defense. State its first lead at 21-14. State Beavers to a 56-17 win over Zabransky completed 11 of 20 Keegan Herring added a 15- Eastern Washington, a Division TE Dan Beaudin passes for 181 yards with no inter- yard touchdown run with 11:58 I-AA team from Cheney, Wash. ceptions Thursday, and ran eight left, and Dmitri Nance ran in from Oregon State never trailed and times for 31 yards before being 6 yards to cap a late 91-yard drive built a 35-0 lead before EWU’s pulled early in the second half. that put the Sun Devils in control. Ryan Cole scored on a 9-yard Boise State's defense limited Carpenter was 17-of-24 with touchdown run to make the score the Hornets to one first down in one interception, and Arizona 35-7 with 6:31 to go in the first The University of Montana at Iowa the first half and 33 total yards of State's defense sacked Jason half. Saturday, September 2, 2006 @ 10:05AM offense. The Broncos also inter- Murrietta nine times, including The Eagles were held to 84 Radio- KGVO 1290 AM TV- ESPNU cepted Sacramento State quarter- three by Derron Ware. yards of total offense.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 16 News Friday September 1, 2006 Laura Bush bears her grin in Griz country

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