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Thursday 10.29.09 Vol. 39 No. 10 AdvocateAn award-winning newspaper published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community Publishing company receives grant

by amber olds been on MSUM’s campus from 1968 to 2001,” said Al press was over $40,000 in debt. made the transition to MSUM Staff Writer since 2001 and is now a teach- Davis, senior editor of New It was looking for a partner in possible. New Rivers Press New Rivers Press recently ing press. The $15,000 grant Rivers Press and a professor order to stay in business. received a $40,000 check to received a general operations isn’t the first the McKnight in the English department at “New Rivers Press would be forgive (the existing) debt. If grant for $15,000 from the Foundation has awarded New MSUM. gone without (its) partnership they hadn’t done that, New McKnight Foundation. Rivers Press. By 2001, however, the price with MSUM,” Davis said. Rivers Press wouldn’t be here Once an independent pub- “New Rivers Press was of being independent had “When the press was going at MSUM.” lisher, New Rivers Press has an independent (publisher) become too much and the under, Lin Enger, Al Davis And the McKnight and myself petitioned for Foundation has continued New Rivers Press to come to support New Rivers Press to MSUM,” said Wayne since. Gudmundson, the director of “The partnership between New Rivers Press and a pro- the university and New Rivers fessor in the mass communi- Press is a wonderful exam- cations department at MSUM. ple of how nonprofits and “New Rivers Press is a non- academic institutions might profit literary press with two work to advance their shared missions,” Davis said. “(The interests,” said Kate Wolford, first and original mission) is president of the McKnight to publish the best books we Foundation. can find from new and emerg- “Since New Rivers Press ing authors. And (the second has come to MSUM in 2001, mission is) to provide learn- we have been in the black,” ing opportunities for as many Gudmundson said. students as possible.” “New Rivers Press has MSUM had one require- a long association with the ment that needed to be met McKnight Foundation,” Davis before allowing the press to said. “Ever since the 1970s, come on campus, however. McKnight has been support- “The university said that if ing and helping New Rivers the press were to come here, Press. Minnesota is a really it would have to be without good state. It has grants and Chris franz / the advocate debt,” Gudmundson said. foundations that support Hundreds of manuscripts are making their way to the New Rivers Press office for the 2009 Many “The McKnight Foundation grant, back page Voices Project competition. Only two of the hundreds of submissions will be published.

Communities Dragon Fire assists athletes expect to BY Taaren Haak directly to our athletic scholar- bership by 50 percent, accord- for student athletes by partici- expand Copy Editor ship fund.” ing to the program’s Web site. pating in the Dragon Fire Walk Dragon Fire is a program “My scholarship allows me “What we want is for more for Athletics. Held April 16-17, By Chayanee haley that helps student athletes time to dedicate myself to bas- recent grads to stay involved 2010, the 5 and 10 K walk/run Staff Writer every year by raising money ketball and academics so I can and support athletics on cam- is the biggest fundraiser for This year, MSUM has offi- for scholarships. But students represent the Dragons the best pus,” Monson said. “Once you Dragon scholarships. Students cially begun to offer the option may not be aware of its effect I can,” said Meghan Rettke, graduate, that doesn’t have to and other volunteers arrange of living-and-learning com- on the campus athletic pro- MSUM student and basketball be the end of your relationship for sponsors for the event. munities. Since the program gram, said Gina Monson, player. “I appreciate the finan- with MSUM.” This spring will mark the seems to be going well, there director of development for cial help.” A new incentive for alumni fifth year of the walk/run. A are now plans for expanding the Alumni Foundation and Dragon Fire connects alum- who graduated in 2000 or later full schedule of events and the communities next year. member of the Dragon Fire ni and other Dragon athletic is called the Millennial Dragon donation forms will be avail- One community will be committee. fans to the current athletic Fire Membership. These alum- able mid-November, accord- added for the honors students, “Our biggest challenge con- program. ni can become members for ing to the Dragon Fire Web which has already existed tinues to be scholarship fund- “Dragon Fire is really a joint only $35, compared to the for- site. for several years, another ing,” said Athletic Director program between the athletics mer lowest rung of member- “You don’t have to have for Corrick Center students, Doug Peters. “Membership in and the Alumni Foundation,” ship for $125. been a student athlete your- according to Diane Wolter, Dragon Fire directly contrib- Monson said. Membership in Dragon self (to participate),” Monson director of the Academic utes to the success of our stu- As a part of a membership Fire includes benefits for its said. “Because all of our ath- Resource Office at MSUM. dent athletes. All of the pro- drive, the goal for Dragon Fire members like season tickets, letes are students. And it’s just She also added that three ceeds from membership goes this year is to increase mem- specialty event invitations and going toward the whole spirit Dragon Core communities reserved parking. The benefits of campus as a whole.” will be set up that are not increase with each level of “I’m excited by the momen- tied to majors; one for unde- membership, Monson said. tum around Dragon athletics clared students, one will be “The primary benefit of and want the 09-10 year to an emerging leaders theme membership is that the dol- continue the revitalization of that emphasizes leadership lars are going to support stu- the Dragons,” Peters said. and service, and one with an dents,” Monson said. American Indian theme. Haak can be reached Current students can also at [email protected] This year, the Biosciences, Walk for Athletics help Dragon Fire raise money learning, back page Page 2, The Advocate Briefs Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

Correction help of students will perform Costume Dance. Dragons Report (IDAR) and how to Available funds Last week’s article Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” After Dark is planning a prepare for your meeting with Two $1,000 awards are “Academic research to dance in Bratsch’s honor. spooktacular evening of food, your academic advisor. available to full-time students ‘Engage U’” had an error in The dance will be performed fun and prizes. First, second •Tuesday, Nov. 3, 3:30 – 4, interested in connecting their the headline and the article. in full costume. Practice times and third place prizes will be BR 262 experiences in the classroom Distinction in Engagement is are now posted. awarded. •Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:30 – 3, and in the community. a program offered through A table with informa- BR 262 Fill out a brief applica- the Academic Resource tion about cancer and brain Clothing drive •Friday, Nov. 6, 1:30 – 2, tion at http://www.service- Office. For more informa- tumors will also be set up at Dragons After Dark will ARO conference room book.org/ by Nov. 30 to be tion, visit their Web site at the game. also be sponsoring a clothing •Monday, Nov. 9, 4 – 4:30, considered for one of two www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/ Bracelets are available for drive throughout this week. BR 262 Carter Academic Service engagement. $2. The bracelets are teal and Clean out your closets and •Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3 – 3:30, Entrepreneur awards given to say “Love Immensely Smile drawers and bring your old BR 262 Minnesota college and univer- Bracelets, dance for Always.” and gently used clothes to Reminder: The withdraw- sity students. graduate with cancer To buy a bracelet or donate the Main Lounge. All dona- al deadline for full term fall The awards support innova- The MSUM dance team and money, contact Ashley tions will be given to local classes is Nov. 11. tive service learning projects Student Nurses Association Schmidt with the Student homeless drop-in shelters. The deadline for classes that feature strong partner- are teaming up to help raise Nurses Association at schmi- Your old coat could become that only meet the second half ships between students, fac- money for a former member [email protected] or Marissa somebody’s warmth during of the semester is Nov. 18. ulty and community partners. who has been diagnosed with Parmer at 218.477.4282. the winter. To learn more, visit mncamp- brain cancer. Check out their Web site Successful breast uscompact.org. Lisa Bratsch graduated last Japan club hosts for more information www. cancer event May with a nursing degree Japan Night mnstate.edu/cmu/dragon- Thank you to everyone Collecting unused and has been in treatment for On Friday Japan Club will safterdark. who stopped by the Colleges school supplies the disease since July. host their annual Japan Night Against Cancer table last week Got any unused school sup- The MSUM group is sell- from 6-9 p.m. in the CMU Canned goods trick- to buy a shirt. plies? Phi Sigma Pi is collect- ing bracelets to help Bratsch’s Ballroom. or-treating The Colleges Against Cancer ing unused school supplies for family with medical costs. The events for the night Instead of trick-or-treating group at MSUM raised almost Teach for America. During the halftime show include Yasu’s Japanese for candy this Halloween, $800 and the same group at Drop your donations off in of the Halloween football magic show, Japanese tradi- help out people in your Concordia raised almost the box by the Compass today game, the dance team with the tional dance, music, juggling, community by taking those $700. All proceeds, totaling and Friday. a fashion show and tradition- canned goods that are col- near $1,500 are benefiting the Phi Sigma Pi will also be Advocate meetings al Japanese food. Everything lecting dust in your cabinet American Cancer Society. haunting the residence halls at 4 p.m. Mondays in is free and all are welcome. and bringing them to King If you were unable to pur- 8 p.m. today. The goal of Japan Club is 103, and in return you can get chase a shirt and would still CMU 110 “to show real Japanese cul- a little Halloween treat! It’s like to or you would like to The Advocate would like to ture and a sense of value to a win-win situation! Offer join Colleges Against Cancer, invite any interested students the public, including those expires tomorrow. e-mail againstcancer@gmail. to its weekly meetings in The who are not interested in com. Shirts are $10. Advocate office. Pick up an Japanese culture,” Japan Spring registration application today and apply Club’s president Ryu Takagi Spring registration has to be a sports writer, staff said. “Nowadays, Japanese begun. Log in to e-services to The writer, cartoonist or photogra- modern culture is mixed with determine when your regis- pher. Photographers meetings European and American cul- tration window opens. Make are at 4:30 p.m. ture in many ways, but still an appointment with your Japanese traditional culture advisor to receive your reg- The exists in our heart, we are so istration access code. Bring a Advocate proud of it. This time, Japan copy of your DARS with you ap Minnesota State University Moorhead Club presents both modern to your appointment. Check Box 130 Moorhead, MN 56563 H Located on the lower floor of Comstock Memorial Union and traditional culture to to see if you have any holds 10.30 6 p.m. Japan Night, CMU Ballroom Room 110 News Desk and Editor’s Desk: 218-477-2551 Fargo-Moorhead communi- on your record that might 7 p.m. Volleyball at Northern State Advertising: 218-477-2365 Fax: 218-477-4662 ty.” prevent you from registering [email protected] or www.mnstate.edu/advocate for spring classes when your 10.31 Halloween The Advocate is published weekly during the academic year, window opens. 11 a.m. Swimming & Diving, except during final examination and vacation periods. Dragons after dark Opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily Haven’t decided on your Registration refresher ses- St. Olaf Relays at Northfield those of the college administration, faculty or student body. Halloween costume yet? sions are available for any 12 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. MSU-Mankato The Advocate encourages letters to the editor and your turn Better get started, then plan student’s who want to brush 2 p.m. Football vs. St. Cloud State submissions. They should be typed and must include the writer’s name, signature, address, phone number, year in to join us Saturday from up on Dragon Core, e-ser- 6 p.m. Volleyball at University of Mary school or occupation and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, dropped 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Kise vices, including how to read 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dragons After Dark, Kise Commons off at The Advocate office in CMU Room 110 or e-mailed Commons for the Halloween your Interactive Degree Audit to us at [email protected]. The Advocate reserves the right to edit letters and refuse publication of letters omitting 11.1 Daylight Savings Time Ends requested information. It does not guarantee the publication of any letter. 1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. SW MN State 2 p.m. At the Planetarium, Two Small Pieces of Glass The Advocate is prepared for publication by Minnesota State University Moorhead students and is printed by Davon 3 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, Glasrud Auditorium Press, West Fargo, N.D.

Copyright 2009, The Advocate. 11.2 4:30 p.m. Student Organizations Budgets,

The Advocate is always looking for talented writers, photog- Deadline Due raphers, columnists and illustrators. Meetings are held at 4 7 p.m. At the Planetarium, p.m. every Monday in CMU 110. Contact the editor for more information or come to the Two Small Pieces of Glass staff meetings.

Kristi Monson Adviser 11.3 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball, Megan Nitschke Editor NDSU Exhibition Game at Fargo

Michael Smith Assistant Editor 7 p.m. Gabriela Garcia Mendina, Kimberly Ehrlich Opinion Editor Spoken Word Poetry Leslie Wood Features Editor Anna George Arts and Entertainment Editor Tim Stulken Sports Editor Lauren Taute Photo Editor 11.4 6:30 a.m. Flu Shot Clinic Holly Lavecchia Copy Editor 10:30 a.m. Emerging Leaders, CMU 227 Erica Anderson Copy Editor Taaren Haak Copy Editor 3:30-4:20 p.m. College Success Workshop: Sara Kram Copy Editor Laura Posterick Advertising Manager Learning Styles, MA 171 Dustin Brick Business Manager TBA Women’s Soccer, NSIC First Round Jamie Kasal Distribution Manager Krista Stickland Distribution Manager 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball,

Columnists: Jenny Hilleren, Holly Lavecchia, Kim Ehrlich, NDSU Exhibition Game @Fargo Ross Peterson, Drew Olmen, Lucas Vonasek, Ban Anselmino

Reporters: Erica Anderson, Jenny Hilleren, Kimberly 11.6 All Day Women’s Soccer, NSIC Tournament Ehrlich, Logan Grossman, Janessa McAllister, Chayanee Haley, Conor Holt, Katie Schroepfer, Taaren Haak, Andrew 6 p.m. Swimming & Diving at Jason, Ross Torgerson, Kelsey Roseth Collegeville, Minn. Photographers: Jesse Trelstad, Abby Paul, Chris Franz 7 p.m. Volleyball at St. Cloud State

Illustrators: Allen Kempf, Tony Mansourian, Tate Mlady 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday Nights in the UG, CMU Underground Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Features Page 3, The Advocate Local brothers open gaming café

BY KARTHRYN ANDERSON NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Staff Writer Playstation, Playstation 2, Section 9, a cyber café open- Nintendo 64, Dreamcast and ing in Fargo, has a name that more to come. will only be recognized by Not only do they offer an well-versed anime fans. impressive variety of systems, “It’s this very interest- but you can also choose up to ing anime that takes place 320 games to play. in the near modern future,” Though the economy isn’t said Rob Sanford, one of the what it used to be, friend three brothers who founded and co-worker of the Sanford the café. The characters are brothers, Tom Schultz, thinks hooked up to the Internet in if this cyber café is going to the anime, hence the name. succeed anywhere it will be in This new gaming café a college community. is located at 14 Roberts St. Also, each one of the com- N., Fargo, and is set to open puters at Section 9 has been Friday with a “Left 4 Dead” built or upgraded to improve PC tournament. It’s $10 to performance speed making enter the tournament opener them cost anywhere from and everyone will compete in $4000-$5000, so the cost of teams of four. The winners buying an $80 a month unlim- each get to take home a “Left ited membership for all the

4 Dead” video game. systems and games is more Jesse TrelstaD / The Advocate Though the café targets peo- economical. Section 9, a new cyber cafe on Roberts St. in Downtown Fargo, will open Friday. This cafe will offer ple in high school and college, “We are trying to help keep gaming of all kinds. anyone from ages 12 to infin- the local economy afloat by ity could come and enjoy their getting people to come here the cafe. said. “That’s his redeeming is never without his or her many operating systems. instead of spending money at Having met while attending quality.” computer. The rates of usage change Wal-Mart, which is like throw- school at Fargo South, their Section 9 Cyber Café staff Right now the space is lim- with how long you’re at the ing a pebble in a lake,” Steve friendship is evident while not only offers gaming sys- ited, but if business goes well café but a basic fee of $8 an Sanford said. they joke around about Sean tems and witty jokes but they the gaming café will expand hour will let you use any of The three Sanford brothers, Sanford who wasn’t present at also offer computer repairs to to suit the needs of its custom- their systems including Xbox Steve, Rob and Sean, are the the interview. All in all, they specification. While the clients ers, just like their plans for 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo owners of the shop though decided that he was like “talk- are having their computers everything else at Section 9 Wii or one of any 18 PC com- their friends Tim Rohloff, Tom ing to a block of wood, a bear repaired they are allowed to cyber café. puters. Section 9 also offers a Schultz and Greg Softing, the and not in proper health but have free Internet service at Anderson can be reached at classic gaming section with web designer, also help out at he can spell,” Steve Sanford the café. That way the client [email protected] Hair show displays student’s work BY KRISTINE KOSTUCK at Josef’s and coordinator for Categories will showcase before graduating and she ing Josef’s, check them out on Staff Writer the show. what students do on a daily admits the cosmetology indus- Facebook or their Web site, On Nov. 6, the Venue will This year the productions basis. The cut and color sec- try is more difficult then she www.isohd.com. Josef’s is also showcase 100 models, some will be loosely based off the tion features popular, upcom- expected. offering free tickets to the show dressed in gunnysacks, head- musical “Fame;” so the run- ing styles along with students’ “It is not like what people if you take a group tour prior dresses or black light paint, but way show will be filled with experimental styles. The think,” she said. “There is a to the show. Tours start at 9:30 all eyes will be on their hair. music and color. The school makeup is its own, because lot of theory and technique a.m. at the downtown location Josef’s School of Hair Design is will also sponsor a dance per- hair is not the focus of this involved.” Rabenberg hopes or 10:30 a.m. at the West Fargo advertising its students’ talent formance by a Minneapolis category. Models walk the run- the upcoming show’s audience location. All other tickets are at its yearly hair show. based team, Sold for Soul. way in gunnysacks to accent will leave having a stronger $5 at the door. “We want people to see this Students from all three their faces. appreciation for the cosmetol- is more than just a hobby; the Josef’s locations, West Fargo, After the last model walks ogy industry. show is a perfect opportuni- Downtown Fargo and Grand the runway, the judges from the If you are interested in mod- Kostuck can be reached at ty for students to get excit- Forks are required to enter Rocco Salons in Minneapolis eling for the show or attend- [email protected] ed about the industry,” said at least one model but are will choose a winner for each Elaine Alleberry, an instructor allowed to enter up to six. category. This year, the winners Skills will be judged by cre- receive a trip to a Baltimore ativity, total look and execu- hair academy, where they will tion. There are six categories: take classes for four days. men and women’s cut and The owners hope this expe- color, makeup and three cre- rience will give their students ative ones called Avant Garde. a chance to branch out from This is one of the best oppor- their day job and realize how tunities for students to ven- creative they can be, building ture from a normal day at the self-esteem. salon. “They know how important “Avant Garde is wacky; the competing can be,” Allenberry styles are completely off the said. “They used to win com- wall,” Alleberry said. petition after competition.” One of the categories is Josef’s was previously Circus. This has no limita- owned by Joseph Olivieri, tions, except no live animals. who stayed in the industry Students are allowed to use for decades, before his son additives, such as Styrofoam, Mario took over. Now, almost hair ornaments and exten- 50 years later, Josef’s still offers sions. Models can also dress to a cheap alternative for cosme- fit the theme. tology, aesthetics and massage “Last year I did an extreme therapy in the salon atmo- up-do,” said Jacquelyn sphere. Rabenberg, a second year stu- “I remember coming here dent at the downtown acade- to get my haircut and loving my. “It was almost like a head- it,” Rabenberg said. “I knew I dress. I took Styrofoam and wanted to go to school here, it covered it with hair I bought,” was so trendy and exciting.” Lauren Taute / The Advocate she said. Rabenberg has 23 days left Page 4, The Advocate Opinion Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Advocate editorial board Response letter: intolerance Megan Nitschke Kimberly Ehrlich Letter to the editor Editor Opinion Editor I wanted to write a letter in response to Eric ing the rules of this institution. He does Sorenson’s letter to the editor last week. As a acknowledge that they “shouldn’t” have van- MSUM Student Senator and a member of the dalized the chalking, but somehow excuses Student Senate Diversity Committee, I implore this behavior as a manifestation of their right Students should the readers of this paper to really examine to make their opinion heard. what Mr. Sorenson is stating. His entire letter I agree that all opinions deserve the right to is a veiled attempt to codify homophobia and be heard, but Mr. Sorenson’s sanction of blatant be supporting discrimination. homophobia veiled by a moral relativism is In the first half of his letter he makes a vague disgusting and counterproductive. acknowledgement of the need for acceptance I don’t have a desire to silence people like those who without committing to it. A broad declara- Mr. Sorenson. My only concern is that readers tion that “everyone has their own opinions” of this letter agree that because opinions are and that “it’s our job to accept people if they a universal right in our culture any rhetorical support them are different” gives way to a nascent promo- construction can be employed to validate their tion of homophobia, validating the vandals intolerance. A careful reading of this letter of the sidewalk chalking by saying they were reveals it as nothing other than a sanction of This Tuesday is the Moorhead city election, and it is im- expressing their opinion. intolerance. portant that students use this opportunity to allow their First, they were expressing their opinion voice and opinion to be heard. by vandalizing a school-sanctioned sidewalk Brent Jaenicke chalking display. Simply put, they were break- MSUM senior MSUM represents about 30 percent of the Ward 2 vot- ing district, which is a large portion of the precinct that can make a huge impact on the election results. It is often hard for students to understand the impor- tance of voting, especially in such a behind-the-scenes election that seems to almost be hidden from campus. But students should know that electing a good candi- date is vital to the success of MSUM. Issues that the school deals with on a regular basis go through the city council. Outside of our school, it is the most local form of government, which means they directly affect changes that need to be discussed. Issues such as changes to 14th Street, parking and hous- ing all go through city council, and whoever represents our district can make or break some of these deals. The reason we often seem under-represented is that in past years, the student election turnout has been extremely low. By getting our voices out there and exercising our voting rights, we are more likely to get support in return. If you want changes to happen in your community, whether you live on campus or in private housing,

knowing your city council representitive is essential. Advocate Illustration by Jacob Christenson / The

Especially concerning off-campus students, members of city council can help with housing problems or prob- lems with landlords. Knowing who to contact when you have issues is vital. Get out and vote Letter to the editor As an MSUM student, you may only feel an obligation to the MSUM community, but in the bigger picture we The Moorhead city council elections are fast pus, even though the commuter lot next to the are also members of Moorhead’s wards, and we are approaching on Nov. 3, and if you live on-cam- CMU was built in part to accommodate that represented by their leaders. pus (or anywhere in Moorhead’s 2nd Ward), I purpose. However, he still thinks we should would strongly encourage you to get out and vote for him anyway, because he’s “kind of like Being involved with your community may be tough for vote for Mark Altenburg. our dad.” What does that even mean? students who only consider their stay here temporary, In addition to being the best candidate for As the 2008 election cycle showed, students but you’re still part of the community right now. the job on the ballot, Altenburg is currently an do vote and hold a great deal of political sway. adjunct English professor here at MSUM. A Furthermore, students comprised a large part Whoever is elected, regardless of the size or perceived former NDSU graduate, born and raised in the of this past spring’s flood-fighting effort, and importance of the election, will ultimately be your rep- area, he is a strong advocate of the university, we care about our city as much as anyone else. resentitive and being proud of who you elect as a body its students and its faculty, recognizing and Even if Rowell doesn’t believe we vote, he still is one of the many privileges of living in a democratic appreciating the contributions we all make has an obligation to serve as our representative society. to the community. He is running on a strong, on the city council. It is insulting that he would well-rounded platform, focusing on securing trash talk us under the assumption that we a permanent flood solution, sustainable city aren’t paying attention. development, fiscal responsibility and ensur- It’s time students had a voice on their city ing that students are treated like valued citi- council willing to listen to their concerns. The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not zens. Please cast your vote for Mark Altenburg. necessarily those of the college His strongest opponent and incumbent John administration, faculty or student body. Rowell, however, once publicly stated that stu- The Advocate encourages letters to the dents don’t matter because we don’t vote. He Travis loker editor and your turn submissions. They should be has opposed putting a polling station on cam- MSUM sophomore typed and must include the writer’s name, signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation Talk to the Trainer and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. ______Monday and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, The Advocate teamed up with the Wellness Center to answer students’ questions about wellness and fitness issues. Inquiries are published anonymously. Please send questions to dropped off in The Advocate office Marissa Parmer at [email protected] or e-mailed to [email protected]. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Opinion Page 5, The Advocate Civic duty: it’s up to us to get involved As a member of the Student your local city heard. All levels of government And our institution is the largest Senate, the College Democrats councilperson affect us, especially the state and employer in the ward and the and an employee of the Jake Gysland to the presi- local levels, and we would all second-largest in the city. We are Minnesota State University dent of the do well to exercise our right to a cornerstone in Moorhead and Student Association, civic United States. vote, if nothing else. it is time that we are represented engagement is something that I Columnist I am by no On this Tuesday, Nov. 3, the as such. do without thinking. means excep- city of Moorhead has municipal I would encourage this pub- I routinely vote in general tional; there elections. The incumbent coun- lication’s esteemed readership, elections, as well as party cau- are many stu- cilperson who represents ward then, to take a few minutes to cuses, and I have a handle on encourage my fellow students dents who are informed, active 2, where MSUM is located and learn about the candidates for the politics and affairs of the to be engaged and informed at and contributive, but there where all students on-campus city council and mayor, to find federal government, but more all levels of government, wheth- are also many who aren’t. The and many students off-campus their polling place, and to vote importantly, the state and local er it be keeping up with local, amount of apathy and indiffer- live, is at his very best, inat- on the third of November and governments and university regional, national or interna- ence that I have encountered is tentive to students, but more whenever they are eligible to in and MnSCU system operations. tional current affairs, bringing not only staggering, it is disap- realistically harbors a generally the future. Another component of my their problems and ideas to the pointing and frustrating. negative attitude toward us. memberships in these organi- student senate, administration, It is of great importance that Students are a major econom- Want to get involved? E-mail zations (and my attentiveness local government or voting in we, the young people of this ic force in this community, pro- Gysland to good civics in general) is to elections for everything from community and this world, are viding much of its livelihood. at [email protected]

Have a question for Student Senate? History Lesson Interested about issues on campus but don’t know who to ask? Submit your questions to Student Senate and see if they can answer them for you. e-mail your questions to [email protected] for a repsonse from Student Senate Holly Lavecchia

Columnist Want more information about the city council election? Check out the new MSUM student created group dedicated to involving students in the election. e-mail your questions or comments to [email protected] On Oct. 29, 1929, eighty years ago today, the stock market crashed. The 29th was specifically the day that widespread fear or visit their website at Dragonsmatter.org and alarm swept across the country. The nation was plunged into the darkness and desperation of the worst (and greatest?) depression in our history. Now some (devout English majors) may argue that the depression was worth it because it birthed such fundamental American literature as “Grapes of Wrath” by Steinbeck. I do not share this sentiment. However, I do think that pondering a time in history when being American meant being a dusty, cold, picking-apples-for-five-cents-a-day, hungry, cardboard box dweller, can often give some much-needed perspective. The other day I was fretting over how I was going to scrounge up my usual, ridiculous, yet semi-understandable monthly Unpopular population amount of money for clothes (with an employee discount at American Eagle) on top of paying for rent and Internet. Because Humans. Many an angsty to eat. Sure, they were the lull between frenetic back-to-school shopping and the holi- teenager spits that word out not humans of the won- day rampage can affect the paycheck of any retail employee, it with disgust, takes a swig Ban Anselmino derfully thinking variety, became apparent that October would not be an optimum time of Monster and goes back but if we are so much for adding to my closet. to listening to My Chemical Columnist more informed than our I literally almost cried. Buying new crap is addicting, and Romance; the source of their ancestors why are we forcefully denying yourself is beyond difficult. There have been frustration, their eternal tor- still doing it, and on a times when I have driven to the mall with the intent to destroy ment and all that other emo overpopulation causes a chain much larger scale? my checking account and successfully convinced myself to jazz. reaction that can ultimately Thomas Robert Malthus leave before I ever opened my car door. Unfortunately, they may result in the annihilation of once theorized that popula- The key to survival and not needing to ask mom for money is have a point. I could write an entire species, and by their tion is limited by two types to know how much you have. Knowing that number and how 600 pages on how humans own paws, so to speak. of checks: the positive death fast it can dwindle is annoying but comfortable, not like the break just as much as they fix, This is an extreme example rate increasing famine, war way a new off-white over-sized sweater would be, but in a more but it’s all expressed daily in of animals acting in a way and pestilence; and the pre- independent adult kind of way. every newspaper this world humans would not, such as ventatives that lower the birth I’m not saying that you shouldn’t spend $39.99 on a slutty has to offer. endless breeding and careless rate, such as abortion, birth Statue of Liberty costume, or book an expensive spring break There is one aspect that is destruction of resources. control and celibacy. What if trip that you’re not sure how you will ever afford. I’m not sug- not hit often enough, however, Except, of course, that is all these pandemics, cancers gesting that you not go out to eat every other night, or forgo and that’s the effects human exactly how humans act, and and natural disasters are of bi-weekly visits to Target—be as financially irresponsible as you overpopulation could have on maybe always will. An excel- the incurable variety? Would see fit. I’m just saying, do not purposely leave yourself in the everything we’ve worked so lent example that uses the it blow your mind if they were dark. And even if you are college-student broke, at least there’s hard to create. same setting is Easter Island, in place to keep you alive? no cardboard box involved. N e v e r - s o - e l o q u e n t l y a once—paradise that drove Scared? Can’t stop spending? expressed as in the hypotheti- humans to cannibalism due E-mail Anselmino E-mail Lavecchia cal rabbits-on-island scenario, to the lack of even shoes left at [email protected] at [email protected] Illustration by Tate Mlady / The Advocate The / Mlady Tate by Illustration

Page 6, The Advocate A&E Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Roster McCabe presents Halloween tour BY ANNA GEORGE of our styles,” Preiner said. A&E Editor “Sometimes our style might Looking for something go outside of what is expect- fun to do Halloween week- ed. It’s all based on what end? Roster McCabe is per- we’re influenced by and forming a diverse mix of what we love about music.” funk, reggae and dance rock Roster McCabe has per- during their Halloween Tour formed in a variety of 2009 at 9 p.m tonight at the places ranging from Texas Aquarium. to Colorado and Kentucky. Roster McCabe is a group Even though it can be tiring of young, easy-going guys traveling an average of four who like to have a fun time. hours a day, to them it’s The lead guitarist is Michael completely worth it. David Daum, on bass and “The one thing that keeps vocals is Scott Muellenberge, us going is playing live,” Jeff Peterson with drums Preiner said. “We love to and vocals, Drew Preiner play music live and we love sings, plays guitar and key- to play with each other. The board and Alex Steele plays feeling that you get can’t be keyboard and is the lead beat by anything else.” vocalist. Although they haven’t The band started out with only two members, Sure, we don’t Sumbmitted photo Daum and Steele, playing have the support in a acoustic bar. To find making performing a career. live party,” Preiner said. door. of record labels additional members, the “For me, personally, it’s During their five-day To hear some of Roster or a single on two put out a demo look- not making it huge,” Preiner Halloween Tour 2009 Roster McCabe’s music before the the radio, but it’s ing for a drummer and bass said. “ [But] to able to make McCabe will be perform- show, download live per- “ a good time.” player. They soon found enough money to support a ing songs in full costume formances and watch home- Mullenberge, who attended Drew Preiner, singer, guitar family, that would be awe- like “Ghostbusters” and made videos, visit their fre- a music school in St. Paul, and keyboard player some.” “Thriller.” quently up-dated Web site and through him, Peterson As far as Roster McCabe’s Come join Roster McCabe www.rostermccabe.com. joined the band in 2008. performance at the tonight in your best When it comes to creating signed a record deal, the Aquarium, expect every- Halloween attire, where the right sound, each mem- group is living the dream thing and anything. Students prizes for the best costume ber brings something differ- they never thought could can relax, dance and look will be given out. This con- George can be reached ent to the table. actually happen. For the forward to a great time. cert is for 21-plus and there at [email protected] “We take all the elements future they look forward to “We’re trying to throw a is a $6 cover charge at the November album releases

BY EVAN WICKER After a few weeks, it is Staff Writer December, which houses a few Have a favorite artist? It key holidays that make people is likely they have an album buy gifts like no other time coming out in November. of year. Hollywood Records Marketing-wise, there is a doesn’t care that you don’t very advantageous reason for like Lady Gaga because your this. sister does, and therefore you Once an album is released are going to buy her record in November, the initial fans anyway. will race to buy it within the Even Susan Boyle is releas- first few weeks and normally, ing her album just in time for the album sales would then the holidays! decline, but not during this Wicker can be reached wonderful part of the year. at [email protected]

Nov. 3, 2009 • “My Christmas” Andrea Bocelli • “Play On” Carrie Underwood • “Glee: The Music, Volume 1” Glee Cast • “Greatest Hits” Foo Fighters • “Raditude” Weezer

Nov. 10, 2009 • “The Circle / When We Were Beautiful” Bon Jovi • “Midwinter Graces” Tori Amos • “Backspacer” Pearl Jam • “Live at Royal Albert Hall” The Killers • “Jason Mraz’s Beautiful Mess-Live From Earth” Jason Mraz

Nov. 17, 2009 • “I Dreamed A Dream” Susan Boyle • “The Fall” Norah Jones • “Kris Allen” Kris Allen • “Battle Studies” John Mayer • “Number Ones” Janet Jackson

Nov. 24, 2009 • “Fame Monster” Lady Gaga • “R-Rated” Rihanna • “The Singles Collection” Britney Spears • “For Your Entertainment” Adam Lambert • “I am Sasha Fierce Platinum Edition” Beyonce • “Shock Value 2” Timbaland Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 A&E Page 7, The Advocate MSUM’s theater director performs in “Frog and Toad”

BY KELSEY ROSETH specializing in musical the- Staff Writer ater. MTFM was established Tonight, the Tony-nominat- four years ago, with Ellingson ed jazzy musical “A Year with as a founding member. Frog and Toad” kicks off at the Ellingson has been acting Fargo-Moorhead Community professionally for over twenty Theatre. The musical, based years, playing roles such as on the beloved children’s Che in “Evita” and Charlie books by Arnold Lobel, fea- Brown in “You’re a Good Man, tures MSUM’s chair and direc- Charlie Brown.” tor of theatre, Craig Ellingson. This year’s musical will This family-friendly musi- star Ellingson alongside Ryan cal follows a year in the life of Kipp as Frog, with Kathy two very different friends: the Hanson, Adam Pankow and cheerful, popular Frog and the Angie Schulz. grumpy Toad. The performance will take Through their experiences, place at 7:30 p.m. today and the two learn important life tomorrow, and at 2 p.m. on lessons that focus on enduring Saturday and Sunday. friendship and the beauty of Tickets are $15 for adults, acceptance. Ellingson plays $12 for seniors and $10 for Toad and refers to the char- students and children. acter as “a caring individual For more information call who can be described as a the MTFM/FMCT Box Office realist, set in his ways, and a at 701.235.6778 or visit www. bit of a curmudgeon.” fmct.org. “A Year with Frog and Toad” was produced by Musical Theatre Fargo-Moorhead, a Roseth can be reached professional group of actors at [email protected] Possible scare in “Paranormal Activity” BY EVAN WICKER ing game but the last few min- Staff Writer utes of Paranormal Activity If you’re planning to get will leave everyone in the the- scared out of your mind this ater screaming. Halloween, you may consider The bad part of the movie is seeing “Paranormal Activity.” the ominous noise that warns But don’t plan on being scared viewers that something is the entire time. going to happen, be it a slam- The movie is about a cou- ming door or a loud noise. ple living in California who For a scary movie fan, this is are having a problem with a not going to scare your pants demon haunting them. The off, but it will leave you laugh- couple gets a video camera ing. to aid in finding out what Just don’t be shocked if is going on while they sleep. you’re a bit scared later that So, in proper Blair Witch-style, night. the audience is left with a home-video-style movie. Wicker can be reached The entire movie is a wait- at [email protected] Student Submitted Work

IN YOUR MEMORY... By Santosh Shah

A venomous thorn Pricks deep inside my heart For I always recall The moments we’ve shared together...

We are departed by fate And, the then time I hate Which’s been cruel to us The lovely moments have passed, gosh!

Now the stone is covered with moss Where we had our names engraved I am here all alone my love For, I only remember the promises said.

I’ll always cherish the moments we’ve shared Though you’re beyond the horizon, my love The wind will blow you my message For my love towards you shall never fade.

We’ll meet one day, I swear In a new world, where The time will be ours, my love And, the fate in our favour. (Jan. 2009) Page 8, The Advocate Sports Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Men’s basketball Young team shoots for strong season BY ROSS TORGERSON Staff Writer When asked how the start of the season is going so far, Dragons Men’s Head Basketball Coach Stu Engen was not bashful in his response. “Well, we’re undefeated,” Engen said. A joking mentality is any- thing but new for Engen. He is, however, gaining more experience in the laughing department thanks to his young group of players. “This is a great team to coach,” Engen said. “I love our youth right now and we’re all having fun each and every day.” The Dragons’ active roster currently consists of 14 play- ers, 10 of whom are freshmen or sophomores. “We’re going to be putting a lot of freshmen on the floor this year,” Engen said. The young Dragons have large shoes to fill this season. The Dragons will be with- out standout guards Justyn Burgess and Grant Fossum, which is a huge loss not only on the floor, but off it as well. Fossum and Burgess com- bined to lead the Dragons in scoring in 19 of 26 games last season. “Justyn and Grant provid- ed a lot of offense for us and there is no question that they will be missed,” Engen said. Sophomore guards Jake Driscoll and Andrew VanHavermaet will be bright spots for the Dragons this season. As freshmen, both Driscoll and VanHavermaet averaged just over nine points per game, and after a whole season of experience, fans can look for those numbers to increase. This duo will solidi- fy what should shape up to be a tremendous backcourt this season for the Dragons. The frontcourt for the abby paul / The advocate Dragons, however, is a differ- Xavier Reed, who led the Dragons in rebounding last year with 91, fights past teammate Dennis Williamson during practice last Thurs- day. ent story. Xavier Reed led the big men last year was a main Both Alex Novak and Eric The Dragons are coming off enced players last season that Dragons in rebounding last issue for Engen. That problem Olson are due to see playing of what many people would led him to believe there is year with 91 and Burgess was was addressed this offseason time this year, Engen said. consider a down year, going much hope for a good season right behind him with 90. with the announcement of Novak, 6-foot-8, and Olson, 10-16, but Engen is not one this year. But there is a problem; both two freshmen recruits coming 6-foot-7, provide a much- of those. The Dragons start exhibi- Reed and Burgess are guards. to the Dragons, both of which needed presence in the paint Engen saw a lot of positive tion play Nov. 4 against the Getting productivity from the are frontcourt players. this year for the Dragons. things out of his inexperi- NDSU Bison, followed by a trip to Williams Arena to take on Tubby Smith and the University of Minnesota th Golden Gophers. Both Ocober 29 : of these teams were in the NCAA National Tournament last season. October Road The official tip-off to the Dragons men’s basketball sea- son is Nov. 15 at home against the University of Mary at 3 Johnson Barn p.m. Dances 9pm - 1am / (701) 967-8912 / 2 miles North of Arthur, ND on HI.81 Barn Available for Rent - Wedding Dances or Parties Torgerson can be reached Admission $7.00 Visit Web Page at www.johnsonsbarn.com at [email protected] Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Sports Page 9, The Advocate Cross-town Basketball takes on Bison Showdown BY TIM STULKEN Sports Editor As the Dragon women’s basketball team begins its sea- son Tuesday in an exhibition against the NDSU Bison, they are shaping up to be an even Women’s Basketball better team than last year’s Tuesday, 7 p.m. exceptionally successful team. With an overall record Men’s Basketball of 22-8 and a strong run at Wednesday, 7 p.m. the NCAA II Championship Tournament, head coach Karla Bison Sports Arena Nelson said that the team played well throughout last notes from nemzek season, and should play even better this season. “We ended the season last Volleyball year playing some of the best defense I’ve ever coached,” wins in come- Nelson said. “For a majority of the year we were nationally back victory ranked and had our third 20- The Dragons defeated win season in five years.” Upper Iowa in a come from As a result of a bet made with behind, 2-3, victory. the team, last year President The Dragons lost the first Edna Szymanski dyed her two sets 17-25 and 24-26, but hair red. The bet’s stipulations were able to make up for the were that the team surpass 20 early losses winning the next wins while maintaining a high three sets 25-16, 26-24, and GPA. 16-14. “Last year’s experience Junior Laura Tvrdik led the helped our returners have team in kills with 17 and fresh- experience that will help us man Katy Ness led the team in improve as a team,” Nelson digs with 27. Leading the team said. “Most of our athletes are in blocks was junior Kristen returning this year. We have Kleven with 9. two of the best post players in The team hits the road to the league. If our perimeters take on Northern State on step up, and I’m pretty sure Friday and the University of they will, we’ll end up playing Mary on Saturday. really well.” Some of the year’s top athletes will include senior Dragons lose Meghan Rettke, who led the NSIC in rebounding at 9.9 per to Northern game last year; senior Alison Nash-Gerlach, who led the State Dragons in scoring, field goal The Dragon football team percentage and free throw lost in a shutout 23-0 defeat. accuracy; and senior Krista Helping to aid the defeat Opheim, who is not well right was five turnovers including now, but will likely be a strong Abby paul / The advocate three interceptions. player later in the year. Senior Alison Nash-Gerlach, last year’s leader in field goal percentage and free throw accuracy, pre- The Dragons play St. Cloud “Sophomores Angie Jetvig pares to make a pass during practice on Thursday Oct. 22. State Saturday at Nemzek. and Betsy Dickson are our at the Bison Sports Arena. The team begins its regu- perimeter players and they “It’ll be a fun matchup,” lar season against Minot State should prove to be strong ath- Nelson said. “It’s an exhibi- Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at Nemzek. letes,” Nelson said. tion game and we really have The team begins its season nothing to lose, so it should be Stulken can be reached against NDSU 7 p.m. Tuesday really fun.” at [email protected] Page 10, The Advocate News Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 Students challenged in Speaker to discuss autism research national film project BY CHAYANEE HALEY Staff Writer BY CONOR HOLT make a film no longer that ity’s girlfriend gets in the way On Nov. 4, Dr. Travis Staff Writer seven minutes and include of a deadline for a very angry Thompson will speak about Making a short film usu- four specific components: a boss. autism in the CMU. ally takes weeks to plan, write, certain genre, character, line Next was “Video Jungle.” Thompson is a member of shoot and edit. Imagine hav- of dialogue and prop. For In it, Jordan Gordan receives a the special education faculty ing to do all that in one week- this competition, the genre call from Video Jungle telling at the University of Minnesota end. That was the challenge was buddy film or fantasy; the him he has a ton of rental late and the supervising psycholo- that over 60 MSUM film stu- character was Jordan Gordan, fees. Since he never checked gist of the Minnesota Early dents faced when they com- a systems analyst; the line of out any of those movies, Autism Project in Maple peted in the National 48 Hour dialogue was, Jordan recruits Grove, Minn.

Film Project this past week- “This could his dim-witted He has conducted research, I was really end. get very com- friend Ted to clinical practice and teaching excited about this “Our program in general p l i c a t e d ; ” help him solve at the University of Minnesota, festival because is rigorous, but the 48 Hour and the prop the mystery. Vanderbilt University’s it’s the biggest it’s Sumbitted photo festival takes that to another was a bicycle. F o l l o w i n g John F. Kennedy Center on and molecular genetic tech- “ ever been. level,” said Film Professor Kyja Special prizes that was “After Human Development and the niques. This new research sug- Kristjansson-Nelson. “With are given out Kate Enge Hours.” In this University of Kansas Medical gests the underlying basis for so many students involved, for the film Director of Video Jungle film, a woman Center. He co-authored the such improvements among everyone from freshmen to that best uti- being inter- first textbook in behavioral children who are responsive seniors get to work together lizes these ele- viewed by the pharmacology and his most to intensive early behavioral to make a quality film. Plus, ments. police recounts her experience recent books, “Making Sense intervention involves forma- it’s fun.” The students were split being kidnapped. But things of Autism” (2007), “Straight tion of new synapses or brain Each film team that com- into five teams, each with are not as they seem. Talk on Autism” (2008) and connections. petes in the film contest must an assigned director, pro- The next film was “Office “Freedom from Meltdowns: Also, subgroups of indi- ducer, writer and so on. On Party,” where co-workers Solutions for Children with viduals with autism will be Friday night at 7 p.m., the Jordan Gordan and Cooper Autism” (2008). . discussed. …only at teams received their story ele- St. Claire, who really don’t get The title of Thompson’s Thompson’s lecture could ments and went to work on along, are forced to car pool lecture is “Autism Early be especially relevant and the script. on their way to a party. When Intervention and Brain informative to MSUM stu- Union City. Saturday was spent filming, their car breaks down, things Development.” He plans to dents who are studying for with some crews starting as only get worse. speak about autism spectrum their B.S. or M.S. in special early as 6:30 a.m. and some The last film was disorders. education. shoots going as late as mid- “Nosfera2.0.” In it, Jordan Thompson will discuss night. All locations require a Gordan discovers a mysteri- recent research on brain devel- Haley can be reached at permit for filming, so many ous program that turns com- opment using brain imaging [email protected] Signature Pizza film teams tried to keep the puters into killer vampires. number of locations to a mini- He and his paranoid half- mum. brother team up to take down his Wee, After filming wrapped, the the killer computers. Students urged to vote Bacon Alfredo Pia editor in each team went to “Office Party” and BY MEGAN NITSCHKE work. The teams had to keep “Nosfera2.0“ didn’t finish Editor think if students get involved an eye on the time, as any before 7 p.m., so they were This Tuesday, the Moorhead and stay involved like they did film not finished by 7 p.m. on ineligible for the national com- City Council is holding elec- last spring, it will really help Sunday could not compete for petition. tions. Three people are run- me make more effort with the Dollar a slot in the national competi- The winner of the fes- ning for a position in MSUM’s students,” he said. Lunch tion. tival was “Video Jungle,” district, Ward 2. Students are Sumers, said he has a good u of Hot Noodles At 7 p.m., all of the teams, which also took many of the urged to vote for their favorite relationship with students. teaming Broth for $1 along with their actors and Audience Awards, including candidate at one of the polling “My best quality is that I can many friends, assembled in Best Director and Best Acting. places in the area. This race is relate to students,” he said. “I Add an Protien for 7 Weld Hall Auditorium to “I was really excited about particularly important for stu- want to keep the lines of com- and an Veggie for 0 watch the finished films. this festival because it’s the dents because the city council munication open between the First was “Analyst of the biggest it’s ever been,” said plays a vital role in many cam- students and community.” Year.” In this film, Jordan Kate Enge, director of “Video pus decisions. Rowell, the only returning Salad Gordan has a split person- Jungle.” “I’m just proud of our “The city council is the candidate, relies on his expe- Roast ure ality—one side is a nervous team; they worked really well most localized form of gov- rience to keep him ahead of obb alad systems analyst and the other together.” ernment we have,” said Julian the race, and also stated that is a lazy partier. This creates Holt can be reached at Dahlquist, student senate com- he’s prepared to deal with the [email protected] ris bacon problems when one personal- mittee chair. “The more local- school’s issues. “I encourage Avocado $4.50 ized the government, the more the students to contact city egg, tomato, effect it has on its citizens.” council members with con- heddar The three people running cerns,” he said. ied greens for the position are Mark Students can vote at Grace Altenburg, Joe Sumers and United Methodist Church, John Rowell, who currently located at 1120 17th St. S. serves on the council. “We’re (MSUM) a big part Last Monday, the candi- of the city, and for the city dates were at MSUM for an to recognize us is important,” a open forum session to engage Dalquist said. students in their goals as an a elected official. Altenburg was appreciative of the students’ efforts last Nitschke can be reached at a p [email protected] spring during the flood. “I Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 News Page 11, The Advocate Documentary class heads outdoors

BY TIM FRIE poems about nature, and art- Staff Writer ist Charles Beck. This year’s broadcast doc- Owners and operators umentary class is taking the of the largest herb farm in cameras outdoors and captur- North Dakota, Barry and ing stories about people who Holly Mawby have also talk- are “Inspired by Nature.” ed with the students. Mass Communications pro- The class is currently try- fessor, Martin Grindeland, ing to set up times to meet and his students had to with Jim Brandenberg, a change the topic of the docu- photojournalist who previ- mentary after the first idea ously worked for “National fell though. The class was Geographic” magazine and initially going to produce Winona LaDuke, former vice a piece about the 100- year presidential candidate. anniversary of the biologi- The students are also plan- cal station at Itasca State ning on capturing a perfor- Park, by complications with mance by the Minnesota the University of Minnesota Orchestra later this month. forced the class to find a new The documentary class pro- topic. duced two regional Emmy After weeks of discussions, award-winning shows in the the topic of artists who are last few years. In 2007 the inspired by nature was cho- “Spirit of Itasca” documen- sen. The students have con- tary won the award and “The ducted several interviews Greatest Silent Sport” won and have shot dozens of in 2008. hours of footage. Michael Smith / The Advocate A few interview sub- This year’s broadcast documentary class has changed its focus numerous times but now is on track and working hard to put together an award-winning documentary. jects are Larry Woiwode, a Frie can be reached at poet who has written many [email protected] Halloween hallapalooza Nick Flynn featured in This week’s schedule of events on campus Glasrud lecture series Advocate Staff Reports BY CONOR HOLT Halloween treats. Halloween Bash in the resi- Staff Writer During half time of the dence halls from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Nick Flynn, author of “Another Bullshit Night in Suck During the upcoming MSUM vs. St. Cloud Football Snarr is presenting a Kidde City,” will be presenting at 4 p.m. today in CMU 200C. Halloween weekend, there are game, students will be able to Karnival and Nelson is having Flynn’s memoir won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award, many ghoulish events around join the Dragons dance team on a Tower of Treats. There will was short-listed for France’s Prix Femina, and has been trans- the MSUM campus to get the field and dance to “Thriller”, also be barrel rides outside and lated into 13 languages. He is also the author of two books of students in the mood for All all in support of cancer aware- a Box Maze in Dahl. Signs will poetry, Some Ether and Blind Huber Hallows Eve. ness and raise money for Lisa be posted in the area to direct Flynn’s presentation is a Clarence Glasrud Lecture and Continuing until tomorrow, Marie Bratsch, a former student visitors. Reading event, which celebrates the endowed lecture in “Soc” Dragons After Dark is hosting recently diagnosed with cancer. The Dragons After Dark Glasrud’s name, who was an English professor and depart- a clothing drive in the CMU. In order to join in the half and International Student ment chair at MSUM. Bring any gently used clothing time dance, students must Organizations are hosting items to the CMU main lounge. attend a practice session this a Halloween Dance in Kise All clothing donated goes to Thursday night from 6:30 to Commons on Halloween night the Stepping Stones and Luther 8:30 p.m. in the Nemzek dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission Hall charity groups. studio. Also during the football is free, and mocktails will be Have canned foods been game, will be a youth costume sold for 25 cents each. Besides gathering dust in your room? contest after the first quarter, dancing, there will be a cos- Bring them to King 103 by and a student costume contest tume contest with prizes. There tomorrow, and the MSUM Geo after the third quarter. will also be free pool and ping Club will exchange them for The RHA is hosting a pong in the rec room in the CMU along with a Wii hooked up to the TV. Holt can be reached at [email protected]

Abby Paul / The Advocate Halloween decorations cover the doors of first floor Dahl as resi- dents compete in a door decorating contest. Back Page Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 grant, front page the arts. Non-profits have a or publishing and marketing publishing and a concentra- carefully selected interns, but Press is located in Weld tough go of it in a commercial fees. We couldn’t do it alone tion in publishing for MFA that’s it.” Hall, room 108 at MSUM. world.” without MSUM.” students. “If any student wants to Their phone number is “(The grant) is for opera- “New Rivers Press uses its “We’re one of two or three stop by and say hello or find 218.477.5870. tions; to help us with expens- general operations grant to universities that have a small out more about New Rivers es,” Davis said. “The uni- pay the managing editor of the press that is open for stu- Press, they are welcome to versity pays some expenses press,” Gudmundson said. dents,” Davis said. “Most uni- stop by the office in Weld,” and subsidizes us with office To fulfill its secondary mis- versity presses have a fire- Davis said. “Or they can call Olds can be reached space, but it doesn’t provide a sion as a teaching press, New wall between students and the and make an appointment.” at [email protected] salary for the managing editor, Rivers offers a certificate of press. They may allow a few The office of New Rivers learning, front page Dragon Core and visual arts Gardell said he enjoys liv- CLASSIFIEDS communities are housed ing there because of the peo- in the Snarr complex, while ple. Sweezy agreed, saying WANTED the education community is that “everyone has a common Need college girl to live in private home. Free room in Dahl. There haven’t been interest.” (private), board, laundry, utilities, and internet in exchange definite decisions about where Since students in the liv- for light duties. 701-237-3959 the new communities will be ing-and-learning communities Female Roommate to finish out lease. Across from housed next year, Wolter said. have similar majors; they are campus. Reasonably priced. Great roommates! Available “I do know that the plan in many of the same classes. December 1st. 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