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~ EXP ENT . EXPONENT@MONTANA. EDU THURSDAY, M ARCH 4. 2 0 0 4 ISSUE 2 2 V OLUME 9 8 -cCarthy, Galster A{>ologize for Actions

ANGIE CONNERS - EDITOR ASMSU Hopes to ver 50 students packed into Increase Voter "MSC senate meeting last :ia). Feb. 26, many curious Turnout with Grant

the issues surrounding JACOB BECKER cnt Scott McCarthy and EDITOR-IN-CHEIF t1ess Manager Chris Galster. 1eeting ran for three hour'; Last Thursday, Feb. 28, topics \\ere covered, but ASMSU learned that it had ing rocks, racing to gather people to the polls. was live. Each event included all contestants were put to the test expressions, somehow, the worms went down. McCarthy said that oppor­ Fear Factor Quick Facts At the end of the "bug buf­ tunities for grants in other fe t;' the winners of the four week areas are being explored, but Event sponsor: Campus Crusade challenge were announced. In for ASMSU wanted to add 6th place, Alexa, in 5th, Tank, that, "Due to the fact that this # of Missions: ..f 1st place: Paul Hansmann 4th, Levi, and 3rd, Taylor. The is a very time consuming and # of contestants: 6 2nd place: Jaquie Nequette winning place was a tie between difficult procedure, and with applications regularly met with .Mission I : Seach for the key 3rd place: Taylor \Vilson Jacquie and Paul, both admirable Mission 2: Dodge the paintballs 4th place: Levi Osborne contestants, both swallowing rejection, ASMSU should feel very excited about its successes, Mission 3: Rock Climbing 5th place: 1'Tank" Laukaitis numerous whole night crawlers at once. The tiebreaker between the especially when con idering Mission ..f: Mealworms and nightcrawlers 6th place: Alexa Hicks its efforts involving acquiring SEE FACTOR PAGE 2 finances for the student body." 2 THURSDAY. M A RC H 4, 2004 NEWS MSU to Study Cell Phone Use While Driving 1n• Rural Are

..... RACHEL HERGETI Department of Transportation, em·1ronmcnts. The tind111gs "ill R i'-!SL''s \ice President for then be compared. Countries That Ban Cell The \\'estern Tr.111,portat1on Research, and ;\!SU\ Lngineering "Rural areas have none of lns1itutc {\\"fl) . .md 65 will be te ted. Older dri' - future," J..:elh ,,11d. The mone) for \kasur<.•menb "ill be taken in ers ma~ be mcluded in another WekomesThe Right Rev. C.~nklln Brookhart.Jr. the simulator was prO\ ided b~ the both urb.111 and rur,11 simulated study at a l,1ter date. Bishop of the ~I Oloc.ese of Montana

8lthop lltooldlat d preikW at dv OWtut Collf9Jum SWlday Commlri:w1 Wonhlp S«vk» Factor: Paul Hansmann Wins Top Place Sunday, March 7th at 6:30 p.m. blood "as worth it, Paul com­ certificates from Leaf and Bean, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mented, "lt " as totally worth it, Hastings, Buffalo Exchange, For Womvdon:(.406) 586-31 two was dependent on who could it was awesome, like a dream. I \le Work:., La Parrill,1, Barrel wallow the most worms, without would do it again in a second; i'-fountaineering, World Boards, a time limit. Paul turned out to be I only wish it was the real fear and Burger Bob's. Crusade plans victorious, swallowing handful Factor." Paul plans to take to his to do something like thi for next of night crawlers, winnmg the well-deserved plane ticket "some­ vear, possibly something like round trip plane ticket anvwherc where warm, ma\·be Florida." "Sun·i\"or." Fe,1r Factor was huge in the U.S. Other pri1es were awarded success, congratulations to ,1ll ENT to the ..:ontestant such as gift

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BRENDA MCNANEY on a peaceful mission gathered the prolestors. After the Yideo EXPO!\J ENT W RITER to express their opinions. Two­ Cliff Bradley, who was one of On Saturday, March 28 at hundred and thirty-four were the 13 protestors from Montana the Union Hall in Bozeman at arrested, including senior citi- to attend the protest, talked to 5:30 p.m., five organizations 1ens. People that weren't involved audience about the actions that put on a "fair trade fair," where in the protest, such as journalists, occurred in f\liami. approximately 50 people of were arrested and assaulted by There were three people all ages gathered. Bozeman police officers in full body armor. from Montana that were arrested Collecti,·e, Bozeman Peace S e ,. e r a I and charged with Seekers, Carpenters Union Local people were numerous felonies. "Free trade of America is #557, Native Forest etwork, and shot with Bradlc\• was nut described as NAFT A on the Sierra Club worked together bean bags, arrested but did steroids. Montana timber to create the gathering, which often m the bail out those that industry job lasses are proved to be an opportunitv head, caus­ were. Detailing ho'' directly attributable to for the public to become more ing a con­ they were forced free trade." informed on the FfAA (Free sider ab I e on their knees and Trade Arca of the Americas). amount of - Phil Knight pepper sprayed, Established in 1994 ,the FTAA pain to the Native Forest Network then arrested where has been encouraged by President recipients. they were held until George \'\. Bush as "more good This was a major issue discussed 2 a.m., going 12 hours without jobs for American \\."Orkers, more at Saturday's informational gath­ treatment for the pepper spray exports for American farmers, ering. in their eyes. Bradley talked about and higher living standards for Al 6: 15 a ,-ideo from PBS the arrest of Ted :-..Iorrison, a 120- American families." But many about the ~liami protest was lb young man who was charged Americans are m disagreement presented to the audience. The with assaulting a police officer in with this idea and have protested video demonstrated the kind of full body armor. against it. brutality that occurred and also "Militarization of police is A protest in Miami, Fla. at the featured an interview with mem­ SEE FTAA PAG E 4 Bayfront Amphitheater ca used bers of the Miami Chief of Police, Senate: Resolutions to be Presented Financial Tip of the Week C ONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 senator, said, "With the situa- present that "every meeting [the nin~ for Spring B~k? Here are a fe\V dps to llelp tion, construction not destruc- senate] has is open and all of the make your time off worry free. only has six weeks left." tion, positivity not negativity, records are open." Some solutions suggested are key ... ! fail to see any point After the discussion, ASMSU for Confirm all ammgements from senators and students in a ny kind of resignation at all. President Pro Tempore Lauren prior to travel. included reimbursement, censure, I think it's only going to weaken Krnavek encouraged senators and impeachment, and resignation. the student government's ability students alike to think of ways to Do yom own travel Many of these ideas were quickly to act, to do things on behalf of resolve this issue. Kala French fur­ research. met with disagreement. the students ... we do need to find thered this idea by stating, "If you At the mention of reimburse- alternate solutions." have ideas, we will pre~ent resolu­ menl, Galster spoke: "As far as Helen Campbell, an off­ tions with your ideas in them. Two For more financial information contact the call reimbursements, actually that campus senator, also spoke up. heads are better that one, and if 994-7223 or e-mail [email protected] never even occurred to us. This "If something truly horrible has you're coming up with stuff that Source. is the discretion------..;.... happened, when you want brought forth-that's our A..im.u~t furul.ed by Student Assistance foundation ary fund. It can "If you have ideas, we will you take action job-bring us your ideas, please; be used by the present resolutions with it's so that orga- because we are looking for solu­ a$300 Gift Certificate to the MSU Bookstore! president at his your ideas in them ... bring nization can be tions just as I hope all of you are." discretion. By us your ideas, please; stronger from A bill was presented at the end advertiserrent in each week's Exponent will have following the because we are looking it. I don't think of the meeting, which restricts use of the president's discretionary needle graphic [ -~ ] hidden in it Write constitution and for solutions just as I hope that removing the laws and the you all are." people from funds through the bylaws. The nthe narre of the advertiser for the corresponding bylaws, we actu­ - Kala French offi ce will make bill with be voted on tonight, ally didn't violate On-campus senator us any stronger," Thursday, March 4. Another reso­ rand turn in along with a receipt from one of the and laws, which Campbell stated. lution may be presented which wouldn't make reimbursement Kala French, an on-campus would censure McCarthy and ertisers listed by May 3rd at 5:00 p.m in an envelope even a vi able issue." senator, brought copies of the Galster, stating the senate's disap­ Dustin Dunkle, an on-cam- past five administration's use of proval of their actions. ·ked "Needle in the Ads." All entries are to be pus senator, proposed resignation discretionary funds. Not only Students with questi ons, con­ ·ued to the Exponent Office, 305 SUB . Drawing of both McCarthy a nd Galster. did she state she believes, "This cerns, or suggestions are welcome No senators backed the proposal administration has been incred­ to stop by the AS ~ 1SU office in I be held May 5th from all eligible entries. and many strongly opposed ibly responsible with their spend­ SUB 281 or call 994-2933 to speak it. Ryan Donahue, an at-large ing," she also reminded those with their senators.

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KELLY HOERGER a "method of abortion" that is effects, including some di "comparable to murder." fort, nausea, and fluid retent1 EXPONENT WRITER Some have threatened to Plan B is made up of pr On Dec. 16, 2003, the excommunicate women "·ho use terooe only, so the side effec United Stales food amt Drug EC frnm the church. 49 members not as dramatic as other E Administration voted 23-4 to of Congress. led by Rep. David contain estrogen in them as " recommend appro\'al of over- Joseph Weldon (R-Fla. ), sent a lel­ Everyone. needs to the-counter status for Plan B, a ter lo Pre~ident Bush urging him about Plan B," says Dr. Kerry brand of emergency contracep- to block the FDA from approving a family practitioner at the. tion (EC). over-the-counter availability for Health Center. "A little pr Also known a the "morning Emergency Contrnceptive. ning covers a lot:' Reif stated. after pill," EC can significantly Republicans in the House said To Dr. Reif, over-the-c reduce the risk ------that making ter availability to the drug w of pregnancy "The scientific evidence Pl

EVASIVE MANUEVERS "Did we break the trust? Ahhh ... I don't know... I ~ess"

TIM ADAMS the student's dime with no reper­ how wonderful Scott McCarthy of shortages would be made up by who found the happy face in the is" articles in the NEWS section. tuition increases. Fast forward to paper! ONS EDITOR cussions very unsettling. What might be even more unsettling is In addition, before the school year the era oft-fcCarthy. Oh, and by the way, you on't look at me, I didn't vote the Senate's apparent impotence even started, ASMSU was prepar­ Months after taking office, paid for it! Of course, we here ese people. And judging by in wanting to take any real steps ing to eliminate sections such as Scott and crew endorsed a uni­ at the Exponent an: very proud umbers, neither did you. to fulfill the duties of the office Opinions altogether to publish a versity plan to make up current that A M U provides a budget n an amazing shO\\ of why they are sworn to uphold. better, ASMSU "newsletter." shortages exclusively m stu- to give away video games to one an eight percent oL\lontana Inherent m the ASMSU Hope you dent tuition student and tell the other 11,999 students care enough to vote Constitution is power and guys don't increases, "Maybe you should practice SMSU electiom, the Senate responsibility given to a select mind losing "I find the fact that we resulting in a with your Where's Waldo books" Thursday was appalled at few by the majority. My faith in that whole First have students who study near 25 per- mstead of actually wanting to see uggestion of a Senator who government, student government Amendment the ASMSU Constitution cent tuition an increase in the quality of the he balls to call for some real in particular, is erased by the fact thingy so you for the sole reason of increase. "newspaper." Oops, I mean, Xbox n against its president, Scott that the people seeking these can read 20 exploiting it on the s u B Giveaway Newsletter. arth). :--1cC.1rthy started off higher positions increasingly do pages a week student's dime with no Renovation. In the end, not much will eeting, along with Business so for the po,vcr, with reckless of which little repercussions very unset­ Aside from change. Senators will point fin­ ager Chris Galster, by apolo­ disregard for any semblance of kid crapped tling. My faith in student hundreds of ger at the Exponent a "biased" g for their "mistake" of using the responsibility to students and their pants this government is erased by thousands for providing the first honest, ent fees to take a convincingly the trust of those who put them week at the the fact that the people spent on uncensored reporting of the year cessary cross-country trip in office. Day Care. seeking these positions "fact-find­ instead of PR pieces for their holy .out bothering to tell anyone, Senators and half of Sigma The insis­ increasingly do so for the ing trips" to mission of deciding who will win ding the vice president. Chi quickly came to McCarthy's tence on rais­ power, with reckless dis­ "study" other the "Take a shitty picture of you he apologies might have defense. "How can we even think ing fees and regard for any semblance campuses, stu­ and your One-Card contest." ally seemed sincere if not for about removing him six weeks spending more of the responsibility to dents are now They will maintain their 'admissions by the guilty par- before the end of his term?" and more students and the trust of encouraged to groupthink and scoff at the notion hat when deciding to take the Dude! The two culprits probably of student's those who put them in foot the bill of providing more than an hour of , they knew it would be ques­ thought the same thing when money for office." for a multi- discussion to concerned students able to others, and decided going on Scott and Chris' excel­ some reason million dollar who show up at their meetings. ·ther to ask for "permission lent adventure. runs rampant plan most Political leeches, siphoning orgivenes ." It seems that two "Scott just brought in a grant among this administration. won't even be around to see. just money and personal perks off the ticians who had spent three of $5,000!" I don't see much Think about it. two weeks ago, the Senate barely apathetic masses. Ego maniacs s of their lives learning the point in fundraising and trying Three years prior, the uni­ shot down a plan to raise student with Cheshire grins depending on icacies of ASMSU and student to get grants if the president of versity faced a multi-million fees another five dollars to cover a the complacency of students to crnment just forgot the reason ASMSU gets a commission in the dollar budget shortage due to the $20,000 deficit. make ure they always have the best \ were serving. way of free airline tickets, hotel Legislature's short-sightedness. So where is all this money parking spot. (You still walking 15 Technically, by the by laws rooms and food. At that time student govern­ McCarthy and the Senate need minutes from the parking lot in -20 AS~t'iU, the two did nothing "This Exponent article was ment, through pressure of both so badly going to? Aside from degree weather, by the way?) ng, .md quickh pointed out such crap! Scott should get to the administration and bussing fun trips like the one McCarthy is In the end, it's all up to you. However, I find the fact that see articles before they run in the students to Helena to person­ being scrutinized for, your money If not more than seven percent ha\'C students who study the newspaper!" Amazingly enough, ally speak with lawmakers at the goes to fun giveaways! Last of students care enough to vote r..1su Constitution for the by his mandate, the Exponent has Capitol, negotiated a commitment semester the Exponent gave away these people out of office, there 'e reason of exploiting it on already run two uncensored "Look in which no more than 50 percent a free Xbox to the first reader they will stay. ·- 6 THURSDAY. MARC H 4, 2004 OPINIONS Letters to the Editor ne,·er be ti:-.ed, special thanks Opinion piece promiscuity are incidental to the to strip am person of "the Don't dismiss to the current Admin istratio n , psycho is represented 111 the ads rights as the heterosexual people without AS~ L SU President and of course mis rep resents in your article. Cocaine, m ari­ who enjov our great co the parking director, .ill of who juana, Jack Daniel's, or getting a It is not a matter of l:tshing college degrees finalh .1ckno\\ledge .1 problem, majority of little freak\' "ith someone you with the intent to h.mn, e: homos .ire inferior. unedulaled. .md the '-.o Child Left Behrnd, ;\ of thi, "article" is that tt seem; to passes for truth today? are b1oh1gicalh different without careers. Yet I <'11\T them :-. tontana Lapdog and the state depict .111 "pot mokers," "alcohol­ I kre\ a Lhallenge: stri,·e to heterosexu.1b. The ,·alidity thn be..:,n1't' the' haw new1 had fin.111ci.1l dis.1ster. l(s," and "swinger-.' as people \\'ho be original. Re the first in a sadh· truth of thts st.ltement rem to t•ndure the tamt tif ment.1lh Any\\,!\, mv modest fee pro­ h,1\'e no prohlem whatsoe\·cr with long time to m.11ntain a coherent, be -.een., cience has not sho jumpmg through other peoples pos,1l is let\ do it ..:orre..:tl) not drugging and tymg up ,1 little bo) unsullied ..:onte:-.t, stop listening to "ith any certaint' that tlfr, h hoops. '\or haw the' endured half-assed. let\ re' .imp the entire .rnd b,1,ic,illy sodomizing him to the: Rush Limbaugh 'ichool of the 'lee '\'ote 2 belo\\ J Actually, the .mgui'h of being judged not SUB and exp,rnd it up, h.l\e new de.1 th. lruth, .111d stop draggmg perfectly enct: has gi,·en us Yen littler Im hn\\ orig111,1L ration,1l, or student sen ices nw\ e in and IS ,\ Thi' truh despitable ad; ser­ n rnur quest for the journ.tlisttc The underlring theme ho'' \\'ell the) lan conform to the build the ne\\ bl.id:-box the.lier, tion thrnugh innuendo in your su..:cess. \II you re domg on this all Your \\ ritings pertam1og stvle of the gr,1der. '\or haw the' re' itali1c the old decrypted gym article that these ach are essen­ road ts ..:reatmg more b.s. for Chnst1.ms 1s that our faith is I h.1d to ''rite .111 ess,n only for an \\'ith Ill'\\' weights and m.1rtial tial! )· the norm in the so..:1et1es intelligent people to laugh at. and LWUs. \"tn:. propo'e that \\C .iudieth:e of one. .uh tr.1ining center. of pel)ple "·ho drink alcohol, do helping fasc1'ts to Lreate criminals tht .1bilin to think for ~our · But then ag.im, thl') ne,·cr Then reall\' go out on .1 limb, drugs. or lead .1 se:-.ually promi;­ where there .ue none. Chr st1a1h referred to Js 'h han· experien..:ed the thrill of purch.bc tht• old ,·ideo lotten <-UOU'> hk-.tyle j, not onlr wrong. James Lnrn littk mdl\ 1dual thoughb of getung .m "1\" for perfecll) con­ prnpert ,. on the other side of the its ridiculous. \!most fifh mil­ 6G2 -. 'ic\·enth A\'e. own" .ind thu .. all we stand forming to someone dse\ e:-.pec­ :-.tuseum. h,1\e the L.rn1pus main lion penple go home e\'l'r}' night, to be d1s ...Tedited LOmpleteh. tal1ons Or the ..:onfidcnl'l' ,\ssoci­ ten.rnce shops mo' e 11110 h.1lf of <-onk and ..:k.111. t.1kc L.lre of their specul.nion ,1bout pet)ple "h .itnl '' ith being able lo khik do" n that building, demoli,h those old famil). pay their hills, smoke ,\ Writer homo,exua1 being bMn that on oth.:rs le" l.ip.ible of .1bsolule m.1intenanlL' sh.ilks (le.1' ing the iomt .•rnd le.id a full) re,ponsible mischaracterizes bring' me to thr mo:.t 1mpo ..:onlormit). Though the) m,1, be ste.im plant) .rnd build .1 5 ston life, ti«'<' of the fre.lktsh situ,Jtions potnt I "1,h to make. The bnlh.1111, the' m.n ne,omewhat lower than actors. .i ll haw .1lcoholics, pot proposal For st,irters, Christi.111:-. who truth 1,. the' BFLIE\ • there College of Lngineering'.-. ,ub­ :-.mokers. drug dealer,, swing­ (for reasons lt:-.ted in ~ote I got>d c1·idc11

TERRYNE DUPUIS Too much weight can change it a requirement for ai rlines to it outrageous to require being to be checked out, it was taken to a repair station that was not ENT WRITER a small plane's center of gravity. weigh passengers on every flight. weighed before being allowed on Jan. 8, a 19 scat Beech tur­ It was estimated that the plane Debby McElroy, regional Airline a flight. owned by the airline, which is not plane plummeted to the was within Association l have recently engaged 111 uncommon for smaller airlines 37 seconds after takeoff. 100 pounds of president, said more air travel, and would be and corporate jets. assengers aboard the plane its maximum her group is completely offended and dis­ So I guess the main question "I would be completely lled. The crash ha:. been takeoff weight. working with gruntled if some perky little air­ I have is why is the FAA so con­ offended and disgruntled ed to two main problems The FAA the FAA on line employee pulled me out of cerned with the weight of their if some perky little airline urred. makes estima­ the weight and the ticket Line to step on a scale. passengers when they should be employee pulled me out berone, two nights before tions of how balance issues And what do the airlines plan on concerned with who is perform­ of the ticket line to step t was to occur, the plane much weight with which the doing in the case of an overweight ing the maintenance on their on a scale. What do the en into a maintenance is on planes NTSB are con- airline customer? Are overweight planes? It just seems like the air­ airlines plan on doing e National Transportation so as to make cerned. people not going to be allowed line and FAA are trying to blame in the case of an over­ Board (NTSB) said turn- adjustments "We agree to fly anymore? And who at the anything but themselves for this weight airline customer? that control tension on to ensure safe that further airlines is going to be in charge particular crash . Are overweight people r control cables were set flights. Soon study is neces­ of determining who is too fat to Although I do believe it not going to be allowed erly, leaving one cable after the crash, sary to ensure fly? It is a fact that Americans are is completely necessary to do to fly anymore? Who at vo inches shorter then the however, the that air carrier getting fatter. everything to ensure the safety the airlines is going to be f a cable is too slack, the FAA ordered weight and bal­ According to the American of airline passengers, I find in charge of determining :ies not have full control of airlines to ance programs Obesity Association, approxi­ it completely degrading and who is too fat to fly?" ·at ion of the plane, which is weigh some of provide the mately 127 million adults in the unnecessary to require people ie pilot of the Beech plane their passen- highest level of U.S are overweight, 60 million are to be weighed before they enter ubles with. gers to deter- safety." obese and 9 million are severely a plane. If the FAA does get this e l\'TSB and Federal Aviation mine the accuracy of their estima­ l believe it is necessary to obese. passed as official regulation, istration (FAA also believe tions. The NTSB does not believe have an estimation on how much I suppose one thing I should what's stopping them from load of weight on the plane it is enough to periodically weigh weight is on a plane to ensure a have mentioned in the beginning, invading other areas of our o with the fatal crash. passengers, and is trying to make safe flight for all aboard, but find is when the plane was taken in privacy? ters: Two-Party System Dysfunctional, Valentine's Day Corporate Holiday

INUED FROM PAGE 6 we live by faith. Christ, walking by faith each day? Jeffrey Satinover has written an into the hands of the few. Iv the validitv of scripture It is true that the divorce Or, is a "Christian" someone who especially interesting article con­ Montana needs strong politi­ , fulfillment O\-er the years) rate among so called "Christian" prays on Easter and Christmas cerning biological research on cal parties. America needs them. to it our per\onal experi­ marriages matches that of the and was married in a church to homosexuals. A free copy can be The party i the only way for the >pecificall} that Jesus Christ general American populous. The please Grandma? r suppose you found at http://www.narth.com/ common-man to become presi­ t U!> free from sin and has trouble I have with this statistic is mu:.t make the call. docs/bioresearch.html. dent in America. Without them d a wa) for all humanity to that the definition of "Christian" Even those who seek to walk Two party only the rich guys would get restored relationship with marriage is a rather lose one. Is a by faith each day will falter, mess elected. and the sum total is this life "Christian" someone who follows up and come up short. Many will system replaced This election please use these opportunities to take donate to candidates who sh.: The National cism They check ones motives to Lake a kick a product that nets Association for Research and and reveal character defects. them millions of dollars? Where Therapy of Homosexuality I think it is horrible to call a is the part of the article that gives website (www.narth.com) has two-party ticket unifying. That Lim e to the naysayers? links to numerous publications may be what it looks like to the For instance, Alan Cro1ier of which address the question "ls common man but that is not what the l 1ni,·ersity of GlasgO\\ said Homosexualit} Genetic?" Dr. it is. It is the condensing of power that the kiddies (of the mind) shouldn't kid themselves that, I Take the Journey... after a ~weal) workout, those I several cand\'/power bars 111 the \IFDll \I I -TOPPI'\(; L\RGE 1-roPPl"G ...... tt..... ,o.,r, ...lllf •• llr..A .... ~ gym bag are health foods. In fact, Pll'.1.\ & 2 - 1.IT~. R of POP he says his study found that milk producb mixed with chocolate cancel out the antioxidant effeLl. rl""'V'llUJ~ \\'e call this reporting of what .. Thpnng Hre.1k 1s sup­ posed to be 'tun"? Daniel P.:terson 91- '\. Se\'enteenth =·I Li' ingston 8 THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 2004 OPINIONS America Needs More Leaders like George W ashingto

JOHN RIDPATH responsible, mdependcnt, free, .md This is ,, h,11 George bor full of the ma-.b of the British ch.iracter alone, an mc1p1ent ..... h.1rd-work111g cit izem., prmpering Washington c,m gi,·c to Americ,1, armada. i\ months later, through remit. GL EST COL 1_,rv1N ST 111 ,1 ;,ystcm of political and eco­ the spectacle of '1sion and moral deternunauon, disupline, personal And through two presi ,\meric.ms haw ,rn opportu­ nomic freedom. He bcliered that certainty, backed up b) action. l le example, and effort limited onlv we see his commitment to nit\' to reflect on its Presidents, past .\mcrica would hernme a beacon rcaliled the importance of free­ by fatigue, we find his army orga­ underscore all of his a and present, .md p.irticularh· on of libertr and jw,tice to men ewn·­ dom and indi\ idual rights, and he nized and ready to attack," atching expla111 whr. remaining alo those who hee him lead his troops integrity Lan give us cou and in pursuit of freedom and the conhdcn(c in hi;. own 1udgmcnt, accepted command ot the colonial 111to battle and ride 111to enemy fire. we confront the tyrants wh rights of man. and with an impla~able bedrock ,1rnn until the end of his lifo. !:lportmg bullet holes 111 hi- hat and again threaten our freedo :\'ow, once .1ga1n facing J Lri;.is, of principled moral (011\ iction. ,\ll \\'c see him, at the beginning of tumc, he ,,·as e\·er the inspiration to our lives. America ,e,m:hes for great le,1der­ the personal prerequisites of great his career, arri,·ing in C1mbridge to his troops. Dr. /0/111 R1dp11tl:, 11 r<'tlr~d sh1p. Aw.1sh 111 a morass tlf moral leadership were there, awaiting a find a dispirited, sick, and unrul) -\t the end of the war, we find proft.·ssor oft:l·m1omil~ 11n,J mrelifct:i compromise, poll-takmg, and national stage. And when, in 1775, armr looking out on a Boston har- \\'ashington quelling, through U C..1rnpus 20% Ott All Products mise, empt' rhetoric and threats trymen." 12.lc> West Lincoln that now passes for "leadership" in George \\'ashington was ,1 ./- Suite E> ______\\".1sh111gton, D.L. man of impcnctrabk and towering \\'here can Americans turn, integntr. He did not just espouse 5c)Zc:!m3n, Mt <;qj'5 to witness the spectacle of great a ,·1sion; he "acted" in order ro +oc--'>s--1000 Ofi=er c'p1res March 'list 2.0o+ leadership? ach1ew and defend 11. , .....wv .. thegala'tJsalon com \.One coupcn per person' This country should look. lntcgrin 1s th~ nrtue of for inspirat10n ,md con,·ict1on. to rem,1ining lm al to one\ rational Americ,1' greatest leader. George co1wict1ons and 'alucs. ;\ man \\'ashington. who i., able to hold to a principled ~n~~ALAXy \\',1shington, in compam cour ·e of aL11on, to pursue his Located on JV.SU Campus with the other Founding Fathers rnlues relentle h, without com­ 12.Jc- West Lincoln of America, wa a son of the promise, ,rnd to do so under duress ':>Ulk 5 Eighteenth centun Enlightenment. and the ;...:orn of others, desen·es E>ozeman Mt '5'-,-1'5 His vision of America was one of our det•pest re peel. +Oc--'>8--1000 ofter E:.'p1res I\ larch )1st 200+ Redistricting Fight Settled WW\\. thc:!e;ala,qsalon com \One coupon per person' by Framers and Courts MILES CITY STAR usmg computer programs '' ith EXPONE..N - WRll E:.R rnling records and censu-, data The Montana <:)uprcmc Court to set boundaries to ma'\im1ze has rendered a una111mou-. dec1- Democratic chances and mim­ s1on e:-;plaming last month ·s mi1e Republican chances 111 com- order quash mg the Lcg1.,Jature ·, 111g elections attempt to as!'.1gn n11dtem1 sena­ The Democrah admllted to tors to ne\\ l) dra" n districts. tak111g c\ Cl) legal ad' antage. in The legal reasoning was dear light or la\\ and court dcc1s1ons. to the entire range or uprcme but stressed that evcrythmg Court JUStlces. the l\lontana the) did was legal. Indeed. the Program begins Fall 2004 Constitution docs not allO\\ n precision skating along the line Applications now Being accepted for Master's programs The Con utunon requires that of legality '~a. '' orthy of an Graduate Research Assistantships available a Districting and Appomonmcnt Olympic figure skater. Commission be f(mned after But the process is done • Master of Environmental Management eve!) national census. to redra'' nO\\, and '' h!le the results this • Master of Science lcgislatiYc distnct lines according time around ma) grate in some • Doctor of Philosophy to the ne\\ population informa­ quarters. that docs not mean that tion Ideally. C\el) d1strn:t '' ould the basic process 1s flawed. The co,·er the same amount or space Legislature did 111dccd \\ astc a Student-centered, problem based interdisciplinary and hold the same number or lot of time and prO\ okc a lot or curriculwn bridging the worlds of science and humanity. people. That 1sn •t reaht)-. and partisan \\ rath on both sides or Learn the process of meeting toaay's human needs wht1e the role of the commission 1s to the able b) treadmg ''here legal preserving Earth's life support sys terns to meet future needs. juggle those figures to get as close scholar said all along It should as reasonable. nc' er ha' c stepped. Concentrations in: In short. each part) nomi­ It 1s 4ue..,tionablc hO\\ much • Biodiversity and Eco ystem Functionina nates t\.\ o people. and those lour good this \\ill do the Democrats • Climate and Fnvironmental Change t> are supposed to agree on a chair­ m the long run. as the soc10logish • Land and Resource ~!anaoement person. If the:r cannot come up arc sa) mg i\.1ontana 1s becom111g • Environmental PoliC\' and'Comm unication '' ith a chairperson agreeable to 111creas111gl) Republican. And 111 •Human Health and the rmironment both part1e,. the .,election falb -.i'\ years. the process start-. all back lo the Suprc1m: Court ll\ er agam Help make a S11stai11ab/e World by applying for admission uow rh1s time around. the dla1r­ Either the commhsion ''ill \\Oman cho-.cn b] the \upremc become e\ en more split by par­ Details at http:. '"'""·umac.org/essp Court pn)\ cd 111c1-..:a-.mgl tis,111 Imes. or the ong111al goal of I -mail: [email protected] Democrat loyalht ,}S till' p till' t\\O panics tiiiding an c\en­ Tckphonc: -o I . ---.2482 '' cnt on, .md the RL handcd chairperson can be m.1de Fax: -01.---.29..io members felt -.te,1mrol ... 1L tv \\ ork rhe scnllld \\a) \\ 11t1ld Rcpublic.111 P:lrt) a-. J \\hole be mo1e preferable. for the g,1od charged that tli.· Denwcrnb ''ere ofall .\lontanan!'.. ~ SPORTS 9 THURSDAY, MARCH 4. 2004

-a- Photos by Charlie Capp i Bmjamin compett'S in a distance ei•ent during the Big Sky Conference Championships. A1ontana State hosted the Championships last weekend in the Worthington hrowing the Big Sky Around

MICHAEL HICKS And the predictions were ONENT WRITER MSU Hosts Indoor Track right; MSU did place a thrower in the top three for the shot put, but While the snow fell outside it would be neither Henigman past weekend, Worthington Big Sky Conference Finals nor Jackson. Sophomore Tanner na was heating up as MSU Rauk threw a personal best, sur­ ed host to the Big Sky Indoor fifth respectively. Carra Greyn added. "We had a team trophy, settling for a second prising the fi eld and finishing k and Field Championship. While that feat was impres­ lot of personal records in both place finish. On the m en's side, second in the shot put. The meet kicked off Friday sive, it was nothing compared to events." MSU was paced by the throwers Steve Heberly put in strong ning with the women's pen­ what the team had in store for the While MSU as a team would and the tremendous running of showings in the short distance on, and Erin Tones provided weight throwing competition, in not prove to be as strong in the Casey Jermyn. Similarly to the running events, while Jermyn arly preview for the next two which the squad swept the first running events, Ariana Lee was women, the men would fa ll short showcased why he is one of the s. Jones's versatility would be five spots (a Big Sky Conference still able to shine and garner the of first place overall, but were strongest long-distance runners display the entire weekend first). Once again, Jen Allen led award for outstanding female able to garner enough points to in the nation. Jermyn took top he would win the women's the pack with a first place fin­ athlete of the meet in track. Lee come in with a third place finish. honors in both the 5000 meter tathlon and finish fourth in ish, and was followed by Lynn placed first in the 5000 meter "Our goal was to win first and 3000 meter run. long jump, second in the Craver, Karen Helvey, Lisa Lord, run, and she earned two third place on both the men and wom­ Kelsey Kirkpatrick (long meter hurdles, and third in and Ashley Jones respectively. place honors for the one-mile en's side," Kennedy said. "WSU jump, 55 meter hurdles, triple triple jump. Jones's stellar "Collectively we did awe­ and the 3000 meter run. had a great meet and Idaho State jump), Ed Keefe (third in the kend was rewarded Saturday some," Allen said. "When you're When asked about having put in a surprising performance. pole vault), Michelle Hodge moon as she was selected as at home it is so much better. It's two women named outstand­ We just ran out of ammunition (third in the pole vault), and out Landing female athlete of more comfortable because you ing athletes of the meet, Coach at the end." Kevin Clary (one mile and 5000 meet m field events. can sleep in your own ~ed and Dale Kennedy remarked, "It's a Josh l lenigman took third meter run) also made trong While Jones got the ball roll­ you're throwing in a familiar great honor to get picked by the place honors in the men's showings on the weekend. for the Ladr 'Cats, it would be place. It's great to have so many coaches. It broke my heart that weight throw and Blake Jackson "The throwers led our pro­ throwers of MSlJ that would girl do well.· I heard a lot of Jen Allen didn't get a tie with snagged fifth in the same contest. gram the whole season and con­ rr the torlh over the next two times this week how girls from Erin Jones for the fie ld events. I lcnigman and Jackson have pro­ tinued to do so this weekend," s. The Lady 'Cats placed four the other schools were intimi­ Jones deserved that award, and vided a lethal combination in the Coach Kennedy said. "They were t of the top five in the shot put, dated by us." Jen Allen deserved it too." throwing competitions through­ maybe our greatest crop ever at h Jen ,\lien, Hannah Furlong, "Even though wasn't Despite the great individual out the season, and were favored MSU. \,\'e had some kids that gan Lee, and Carra Greyn totally happy with how I threw, performances, the Lady 'Cats to make some noise in the shot performed at a ver) high level cing first, second, third, and the whole team did great," would fall short of the overall put as well. and that was great to see." 10 THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 2004 SPORTS Lady Bobcats Pick Up Two Wins on Roa

~ MICHAEL JU REN KA of-9 from the lreethrow line. Burrows also finished the g.1me E" Or>..J[ r>..i 'vVRl'"E R with se\ en rebounds. Also in The ~lont.rna !:>I.lie \\'omen\ double figures for the Cats 1-.1s B.isketball team did "hat <;heil.1 l lutchi..,on, with 12 pomts the\ ha,·en't done .ill Big Sk) and eight rebounds. Whnney Conference se,1son this last week­ Connolh led the team under the end. Ther won ,1 pair of ro.1d bo,1rds "1th ten rebounds in only g.1mes .11 :--.:orlhern \ri!lma and 23 minutes. l\lontana State out Sacr,1menlo St.lie. rebounded the LumbeqaLks b\ Thursd.1\ 111ght, '.\.orthern ele1·en boards~ \ri10n.1 plawd host to the 'Cats. :\orthern Anzon.1 had three The Bobe.its finished .111 8-0 run pl.1wrs 111 double figures 111 the on .1 Belind.1 Stubbs field go.ii at loss. L1Ce\ lolbert led the team 5:48 left in the second h.ilf. ~ISL with 22 points. Tolbert also ,,·ent into the locker room .it half­ scored her l ,OOOth Lareer potnl m time with a Jo-30 le.id. the game. Abo in double figures Katt Burrn,,·s led the team in for the LumberJacb 11,1s Alyssa the first half" ith ten points and \\'Jhl and '\,Hahe ~klz with 19 three assists. The Bobe.its shot 4.5 .rnd 11 p01nts respectively. perLen t from the field in the first t\e'\t came S.1cramento State half .rnd 33 percent from behind on S.1turd,iv night. ~lonlana State the three-point arc. has been surprised bv the Horneb \\'ith 32 seconds left in the in the pa~l and came ready to plav. game the BolK.1ts found them­ The Hornets are ranked last m the seh·es at the freethrow line with conference and ha1·e onh won their best freethro\\ shooter, Jana one game this year. _,,. Photo by Charlie Smith, stepping to the line with Sacramento State started A~yssa Nelson passes the ball to teammate Sheila Hutchison during a home game against the Unh•ersi a 66-68 lead. mith then mis ed the game strong with a 12-2 ,Uo11tana earlier this season. The Lady 'Cats will play at home this weekend. the front end of both I-on- I run capped bv a three-potnter freethrow attempts. This gave bv Peterson with 14:48 left in the game strong and claimed also scored in double figures with Portland Northern Arizona two lhree­ the first half. The Bobcats got their second road win of the 18 points and eight rebounds. point attempts to wm the game. tarted and tied the game at 21 weekend. Montana State shot 46 percent in the canference tournam " orthern Arizona had a on a freethrow b, Kati Burrows "This is b} far the tough­ from the field and from behind Depending on the outcome of two great look al the basket with 6:16 remainmg m the fir t est ro,1d tnp of the conference," the three-point arc. rest of the conference, the ' and couldn't gel anvthing to half. Montana t,lte headed to aid Head Coach Robin Potera The Hornets were led by could end up with a fourth plaa fall," said Kalt Burrows, "ll was the locker room with a four point -1 laskins, "and we came out with Katelvn Ciampi with 14 points position in the standings. a huge wm on the road and the advantage at 29-25. two big wins to move us up the and ten rebounds. The Hornets Bobcab host Portland tate OD team played great:' The second half was all conference standings." hot a dismal 25 percent from Thursdav and Eastern \\'ashmgt Katt Burrows led the Bobcats Bobcats. ~lontana State went on Jana rnith led r-.1on1ana State the field and 18 percent from the on aturd.w. Both games \\1ll with 21 points, with a 7-of-15 an 11-0 run ,lt the end of the sec­ with a Lareer high 28 points and behind the three-pomt arc. played in Worthington Arena effort from the field and 7- ond half. The Bobcats fimshed eleven rebounds. Katie Burrows A win on Thursday night tip off 11·ill be at 7:05 p.m. Bobcats Lose Heartbreaker to Sacrantento State

MICHAEL HICKS "Losing a 30 minute a plus The Hornets found the hot and finish the contest with a career tl!SU give them." E>.. ON ENT WRITER gu) is tough," said Coach r-..tick h

from the team and was afraid to was awful. Katie was not only a shown no restraint in calling for to the position of interim head tell Barnett about the incident. girl, she was terrible. OK? There's his head, prompting University coach while Barnett waits the out­ Hnida's allegations come on the no other way to say it." of Colorado President Elizabeth come of an investigation into the recruiting scandal. If the ad hoL e it's becau,e th..: 2004 heels of purported alcohol and Were Barnett's remarks Hoffman to suspend the embat­ ial election is just heat­ sex scandab used for Urnversiry insensitive? Absolutely. Should tled coach indefinitely. committee determines Barnett ut these days, honesty of Colorado recruiting parties. he have just kept quiet, or even "I have told him in no uncer­ had prior knowledge to any impropriety by his players, he's as gher to come b~ than Barnett, given Hnida tain terms that that ''as an unac­ erforn1ance from Chris however, said the benefit ceptable remark," Hoffman said. good as gone, and rightfully so. of the doubt? "You have a rape allegation here. President Hoffman, however, the coaching "I hove told him in no Probably. But That's a very serious criminal alle­ said it was Barnett's remarks when the seal of politi­ staff made uncertain terms that wa s should an gation. It's simply inappropriate to about Hnida'~ athletic ability that ·tness is broken and the extra consid­ an undcceptoble remark." told, there are almost erations for honest (albeit essentially blame the victim, which warranted his suspension, not the harshly-disproportion- Hnida, and last - Elizabeth Hoffman brutal and is what he did:' coach's alleged willingness to look quences for the honest Wednesday, on University of Colorado ill-timed) Actually, Barnett assigned no the other way in face of player . Just ask Gary Barnett. CN:--;''s Larr) evaluation of blame to Hnida or to her alleged misconduct, which ironically, is tt, the head foot­ King Live, he a player's tal­ attacker, as further research on the strongest argument in the case h at the University of said the coaching staff went to ent (or lack thereof) warrant his President Hoffman's part would for his dismissal. ), ''as placed on paid any "extent [ they1 could to help dismissal? Please. indicate (and I'm sure it since has.) Whether Barnett will keep rative leave after cnticiz­ her achieve her dream of being a There are those, however, Instead, Barnett was asked, among his job or not remains to be hletic ability of a former college football kicker." who seem to think firing Barnett a series of questions, to comment seen. In the meantime, there is aceki'cker who accused a But when earlier asked to is justified. The mass media has on Hnida's placekicking capacity one certainty we can take from e of rape. Katie Hnida, e\ aluate Hmda's playing abilities, collecti,·ely saddled up its high and offered a candid review. the Colorado example: better to Colorado after the 1999 Barnett responded, "It was ob\'i­ horse, vilifying Barnett at every The university has since pander to the soft at heart than to ays she felt ostracized ous Katie was not very good. She tum. Truculent feminists have promoted assistant Brian Cabral tell the truth. ccer 's Appeal Goes Beyond Traditional Sports

RANDI HIRSCH the intramural office. Outdoor Futbol Club is an organization for department, helps run and coach are first and foremost smart soccer is played in the fall and soccer players from Kindergarten the Gallatin Valley Youth Soccer teams, although you do need in February and March, soccer is through nineteen years of age. Association. Stewart, as part of everything else." Locke talked winter seeming to played inside. The MSU Soccer Members of this club have actu­ his coaching classes, involves about players who do not have ts grip on the weather, Club practices twice a week, at ally been visited and coached by students with coaching the soc­ outstanding skill, but are still els like it can not be far 8-10 p.m. on Thursday in Shroyer the Utah Blitzz professional soc­ cer teams for practical experience. able to be competitive in a game h the changing weather Gym and 4-6 p.m. on Sunday in cer team. The The GVYSA is because the type of play involved l whole new batch of Romney Gym. Futbol Club affiliated with does not depend on the reflexive activities. Soccer is one Students are not the only peo­ is negotiating "It is the ultimate team the United responses that are necessary in

Want to do Something Different This Spring Break?

Two climbers make their way up a route in Moab, Utah (above). Moab offers climbing, biking, and skiing at nearby Telluride, Colo. Many climbing routes are accessible just !:!lf the road, shown below. ThinkMOA

KELLY CONDE ground with 100 or more problems ran EXPONENT WRITER ing from \'Oto \'I I. pring break could not ha\e come at a Another good climbing spot is Ice better time last year. Cream Parlor. It is located a good twen The \ iscous cold air numbed the ski­ minutes down Kane Creek Crnrnn. Th. ing frenzy that usually engulfed Bozeman. pot requires a short hike. Though the faen the most dedicated winter enthusiast climbing here admittedh· isn't a good sought to spend their spring break in a as \Vall 'treet, there are a le\,. good era warmer climate. climbs and the beautiful seen en ,md i · \\'e were no different. Our destination: lation makes up for it. For more recom­ ~ loab, Utah. Our minds light with the mended climbing spots, drop b\ the ~I thought of no homework for a whole'' eek Climbing , hop, \\'hich 1s located on th~ and our car hea\'} \\'ith geM, we raced il\\a\' m.1in street in l\loab. from the frigid blue peaks of~ lont,rna, for ~ loab i ·also well-known .111d lo\'ed fo the soft red rocks of L.:tah. its e.xtr,1ordinan biking terr.im. Arri\ ing in the dark hours of the Among the tr,uls to choose from b morning, after ten hours of str,1ight dri' - Poison Spider l\ks,1. I his tr.iii head b a ing. I hardly noticed the" all of rock on h.ilf a mile in the opposite direction of\\a \\ h11..h ,,.e \\'Ould be spend mg 'ome of our ~treet dmrn Potash Ro.id. It is ,i th1rteen­ trip. It \\'as not until a t'e" hours ol 'leep ,111d a half 1111k loop. :\notht•r popular tra: I.Her th,11 I s.J\\', with Litter delight. dram,ll1c is SI ick Rock, '' hi1.. h is ,1 l\1 d' t' mile:> loup red tone' of solid rn1..k jump111g at me out petrified red s.md dunes. Am,ba B,1ck Tr:i of the ,1hruptl) blue ,k~: \\,111 Strel't. L.:mkr le.ids b.Kk do\\ n K.me l re.;,!.; C.111H1n. Th1- the s0ttl settling-::; degree st n, I did a l::; nik loop t'\entu,1lh gi\t's ,1gtltld11e\' little i1g. !'his \\,lS gomg to be ,i good '"''ek. Poison Spider \ ks.i. \\',111 Street, which is loc,ited LH1 Pot.lsh l·or those sno\\ hounds" ho s11nph Ro.id, holds some of the best dimbing in c,111 't stop ski ni:, tLlld turke\ at tht' I eak o ,\loab. It is ,i mik .rnd .1 h,1lf of tr,1ditio11,il th1..•ir sL\lsl>n. ll'llundt'. <. 'olor,1tfo 1~ onl) ,1 ,111d sport route' r.111ging from 5.8 5.12 in t1,o hour drt\·e .rn.i\. This bc:-:iut1ful mou1 difli1..ult). If bouldering is on th1..· agend.i, t,1in tOI\ 11 is famous for its sk11ng. m,ike the trek dm, n Ri\ 1..'r Ro.id to '1l111e of ">o for .i '' idt' r.mge tif .1d111t1e the best bouldering I h,l\ e expaienced. Hig ,\ lo.1b is th1..• place to go. \,ft er .111, three d1I Bend Boukk·nng holds ,1 d1111ber pl.n - krent sports 111 me wet'k '' prt'tt1 g1lllti.

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. ' OUTDOORS THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2004 13 oming Cattle Rancher Accuses Federal Wolf Agent of Tresp~ss.in~ over the alleged violation. wolves, Kruger said. were trying Lo get the wolve col- looking wolves, right m their 1------CODY. WY- " It's aggravating and upset- Jm1enez· did· not immediately· · Iare d . They were on our d ee d e d prime, . "h e sa1"d . . WS SrRVICE ting," said Randy Kruger, a ranch return a phone call Friday seeking land and in our calving pasture." . Kruger presented lhe1~fo.rma­ c~tern Wyoming ranch is slockholder and employee. It's comment. Agency representatives, It remains unclear whether t10n \Vednesday to Comm1ss10ner the federal government causing me loss of sleep. It's a however, have called rancher Ralph the wolves were found on the land Tim Morrison, who pla~ned Lo assing earlier this month maller of terrorism." Larsen to apologize, Kruger said. or if they were transported there. turn the case over to Skone. four wolves. He made his comments to the According to Kruger, he saw The men told Kruger they had "We're pushing them to en Ranch Co. owners are Cody Enterprise. Jimenez and Cody resident Wes trapped and coll ared the wolves file charges," sai~ Joe Tild.en. of ring askmg Park County Wolf biologist Mike Jimenez Livingston with the wolves while "in the area." The animals were Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife. y Bryan Skoric to file did not have permission to be on driving across a pasture. beginning to stir when Kruger " Where does the federal govern­ ! trespass charges against the ranch when he was discovered "They acted guilty, in my drove off. ment have the right to land on . Fish and Wildlife Service Feb. 14 with four tranquilized view," he said. "They said they " They were nice, well-fed private property?" imbers Gone Wild: The Other Mexican Spring Break

ADAM SWISHER through Puebla, Mexico's second largest city, to the small town of EXPONENT WRITER Tlachicuca and trail to Orizaba. Are you looking for an intense Generally considered the easiest to spring break experience where climb Orizaba can be completed you will have to endure freezing in one day from base camp. lzta cold temperatures, a pounding is the most difficult and takes up headache, and white-out condi­ to two days to summit from base tions? camp. Popo is currently closed off Then consider going south to climbers due to recent erup­ of the border to Mexico. It's true; tions. Make sure you also plan Mexico is not all sunny beaches some down time in between sum­ and wild parties. The country also mit attempts because the entire contains a plethora of outdoor area is full of must see historic act1VJt1es ranging from white­ sites such as ancient Aztec ruins water kayaking to high altitude and old Spanish missions. mountaineering. Both Ixta and Popo were In the mountain range named after Aztec gods. The known as the Cordillera de legend is that the warrior Anahuac, just east of Mexico city Popocatepetl fell in love with in the heart of Mexico, lie some the daughter of the emperor, of the tallest mountains in North Iztacciliuatl, and upon returning America. The area is a popular from a great battle he intended destination for tourists survey­ to marry her. beta, however, was an Lucas offers a variety of activities, including diving, windsurfing, kayaking, rock climbing, ing the Aztec ruins as well as for told that Popo had died in battle if! diving. Favorable exchange rates make this an affordable vacation far those on a budget adventure seekers wanting to get and in her mourning killed her­ hard to miss with a plethora of significantly smaller crowd. a taste of high altitude. Three self. Popocatepetl "the smoking JONATHAN WILLY tour operators catering to all. The dollar is currently major peaks known as El Pico de mountain" now sits just south­ Snorkeling, diving, wind­ exchanging for about 11 pesos. Orizaba, Popocatepetl ("Popo"), east of Mexico City and guards aded to Cabo for spring surfing, kayaking, surfing, fish­ Many establishments through­ and lztaccihuatl ("lxta"), define over lxtaccihuatl "the sleeping . Looking for alternatives ing, hiking, para-gliding, rock out Baja have prices available in the range and are also active woman." Popo and lzta sit per­ local bar scene? climbing, cliff diving, if you dollars as well as pesos. However, volcanoes. Many aspiring moun­ fectly in between the two largest cated at the southern tip can think of it, Cabo offers it. If if you pay in dollars don't be taineers choose the Mexican urban areas in Mexico, Mexico Baja peninsula, Cabo San you really want to escape, check surprised if you receive change volcanoes as their training City and Puebla, and therefore offers an unparalleled out Todos Santos, home of the in Pesos. Check with your insur­ ground because of the potential unfortunately are often obscured pe. The Sea of Cortez and world famous Hotel California. ance company(s) before leaving to experience high altitude with­ by dense smog. 1cific Ocean meet in a spee­ A smaller artisan community on policies regarding rental car out the brutal weather, cost, and El Pico de Orizaba, at I 8,410 r fashion at Los Arcos. The located about 40 miles north of insurance and emergency healtl1 long approach of Alaskan and ft., is the tallest of the three major ure landmark of the area is Cabo it offers a slower pace and insurance. Himalayan mountain ranges. Mexican volcanoes and the For information on great The peak of the climb­ third tallest mountain in North destinations like Playa de! ing season for the volcanoes is America behind Denali in Alaska Amor (fabulous everything), January through April making and Mt. Logan in Canada. Unlike ~~~, ~.~~il .. Playa Las Margarita (cloth­ spring break an opportune time the other two volcanoes Orizaba . I ••. t ' '. ·. ing optional), Playa Santa for an attempt at the summits. is located in an extremely rural t ' . Maria (snorkeling) check The best way to access the vol­ area of Mexico. The mountain ebrate Montana! Smoke Free Communities Day out: www.loscabosguide.com, canoes is lo fly into Mexico City is surrounded by Indian villages March 5, 2004 Fodor's Pocket Guide Los and take the bus 50 miles east and endless plains, making visit­ Cabos, and Fromer's Portable to the town of Amecameca in ing mountaineers and tourists NKS to many of Bozeman·~ smoke-free environments. Los Cabos and Baja. General Popo-lxta National Park where feel like they have traveled back in e advantage of some of the great moke-free activities. travel tips concerning Baja are the trails for Popo and Ixta begin. time. On a clear day climbers on available at bajaexpo.com. From there take another bus east top of the mountain are able to Sporting Events and Recreation see the Gulf of Mexico to the east EDOGS Hockey vs. Minnesota Blizzard - Valley Ice Garden and Popo and lxta to the west. !SU Tenni'> \~. Universlly of Wyoming - Bobcat Tennis Center The route up Orizaba is generally amil) S\\im Time - Bozeman Swim Center PAVE'S MUt - OFF MAiN Exra::rcray &m-.Abi::tle Ates considered to be the easiest of the Movie, Music, Theater and Fun three, but by no means is a walk in 'atch a mo' 1e at one of Bozeman\ fine theaters M:rdcft-Tu.r.day 11an -~ the park. A couple of the dangers 'heck out the Museum of the Rockies FR::lay - ~ 11an -1~ on Orizaba as well as on lxta and 3ea(u )uful in the Extreme - Strand Union Theater Popo are high altitude sickness ~rown Out~ - Co-op Flying C O:EgeSldens-En-gn)OSMS.J o. and glacier tra,·cl. ..fi gh School Dance - Emerson Cultural Center Bl.tf 2~a-dCETGEFREE So what will it take to stand Nightlife on top of the Mexican volcanoes? 115N BozerrmA-.erue ~13.5 1 A plane ticket to Mexico Cit) •at at an} restaurant in Bozeman - they're ALL smoke-free! will cost approximately $400 and 'offce and great conYersauon - Rock). Mountain Roasung Compan) transportation while in Mexico 1sit Bozeman\ smoke-free bar; - Plonk. Rocking R Bar. Ale Worb will be about $100. Bring another tear \e,\ \1onsoon at a Special Smoke-Free Night at the Zebra $150 for spending money and you are set. 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~ ADAM SWISHER event, competitors must choose was won by Ale EXPONENT WRITER a line down the slope .md then Lussier, and second and ski 1t to the best of their ability. went to Tvler l\lelzer and On undar Feb. 28, omc of Fiw judges grade the descent Cretella. In the men's ,no Bozeman's best skiers, boarders, based of five categories. which divi. ion, Kyle Hood came and telemarker showed up at are, difficulty/line, control, top in front of Brian Tho Bridger Bowl ki Resort to trut aggressiveness/attack, fluidity, in second and Au tin La their stuff in the 2004 Bridger and form/technique. Each cat­ in third. Gully Free Ride Competition. egory carries equal weight, mean­ In the women's alpm Arguably the most extreme of ing competitors can't simply have sion, Julianne Shuman the community race series e\·ents, the courage to launch the biggest fi rst and Kimi ygard came the free Ride showcased com­ jump; they must also have the ond. First place in women's petitors' hucking themselves off skill to land it with fi nesse and ski mark went to Ellen Herlant massive cliffs and executing high to the bottom. second to Rebecca McNaJlll: speed archin g powder turns. Onlookers in the judges' tent Finally, in the women's The event was originally below enjoyed good music, a fun board division , first place scheduled to take place on crowd, and most of all, watching the sole competitor, but one aturd.1y, however, poor snow some serious carnage and amaz­ earned it nonetheless, Ch · conditions and the promise of a ing skiing. Some notable descents Dietsche. big overnight dump postponed of the day were when Eric Baker Like most of the commum the race. The delay paid off when executed a huge mute grab 360 off race series even ts, the rewarr competitor arrived on undav to a 30-foot cliff, but lo ta ki, when were well worth the :!5 entnn(! find up to a foot of fresh powder. Austin Lammers launched 60 feet fee. All 50 competitors recen. The Bridger gully is a steep off ,1 cliff, probably the largest of a T-shirt and were entered chute that starts at the top of the day, and when Mike Cretella a raffie to win evervthing fror the ridgelme and end at the top pulled a tele-heli off a :!0-foorer. hab to snow pants. The wa­ of the alpine lift. lt can only be When all was said and done, ners of the event went hon: acce.,sed b} hiking. \\'ithin the Dan Jupka finish firs! in the with hells, bibs, and eYen sL gulh are cliffs, trees, and deep men's alpine di\;sion, followed For the complete results r. powder; extreme terrain perfect by Alexandre Lu sier and Ian ww\-;.bridgerbowl.com and c for .in event of this n.1ture. In the Klepetar. The men's telemark on events.

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gtime Bo7eman musi­ <:olt "Tex" Tucker's ting anJ six-string hines through on his rdea'e "Between the He covers the gamut ssic countq to rous- . and roll on the CD's ,s, hut 11 his brand of cs reall} dbtinguishes rding. ins oftt:n cross paths e blues, and "Between cks" tunes like "It\ and "Burned you reveal that inOucnce er's music. frel at home with tb," said Tucker. " her 11 as a kid trains held

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he One nd Only _.. Photo by Charlie Capp oc Tucker EXPONENT STAFF ... And In This Corner E"-iT W~IT~R btt "Tex" Tucker says RANDI HIRSCH and Garfunkel's "The Boxer" s been making music thing, one of the few original a barstool illw11inated with and Lynyrd Skynyrd songs. .. forever." E XPONENT WRITER musicians that do music just for only a plam red light. People x is best-known these the love of playing. When Tex played a parody on do not go to the Haufbrau >r the solo shows he has In a smoky bar filled with "Jt's what keeps me alive; Johnny Cash's "Burning Ring of for glitter or a hip-hop dance loud conversation, there is a it's therap)'; it's me and my Fire," the crowd was loud and floor; it is a typical Montana local who sets up his guitar 1 eman for more than a life. J have gone without play­ rowdy; with a quiet cover of bar that draws in an unpreten­ three nights a week to sing and John Lennon's "Imagine," the »but the multi-talented ing music before, but it's not tious college crowd. Tex play~ play over the noisy conversa­ audience mellowed out until ~1iner got his first paying something I want to do, it's for a laid-back audience that is tiom and games of billiards. the end of the song. Proving a musician in 196-l. He not easy." said Tex. \'\'eek after not concerned with whether or Scott "Tex" Tucker is the man st 14 years old. week, despite having a less the range of his ability, Tex can not Ralph Lauren or Tomm) in the corner of the I laufbrau ·hat 1\as in Kellogg, than engrossed audience, Tex take Fiona Apple's "Across the Hilfinger is more popular this everv Tuesday, \\'ednesday, " 1 tl(ker recalled. plays perfect Montana, small Universe" and remake it as a season. This is the type of and Thursday night. He starts country-and-blues song. band \\ great collection blues flavor to the well-known A person can tell when a is pretty good. Having a dedi­ ngb from the 1950s covers he plays. Once in a while, musician is good because Lhat cated live performer is better fhe, Ex:ponent' w "le played ,l]J the time. I an audience member lets out a musician can c0ntrol the crowd than a jukebox any day. ~to-~ Te-iv, Vow, ~nthralled." He said his whoop or starts singing along, wi th their mu~ic. Combining Instead of the synchronized 'B UJ,, ~yr"cv cuid, the, ,,.. 1 er also h.id an electric but Tex is accepted as part of both guitar and harmonica nashing Lights, fog machines, of the-t!a.,ufbra,u, crew r, and the aspiring young the bar as much as the engraved with his country vocals, Tex's and a stage to dance around for theMr ~lftUU:01. ' c:1an was informed that "if tabletops. Te.x Tucker is the real songs include covers of Sin1on on, Tex plays in his corner on Yow'RockA. ouch mv records or guitar LIFE OF PAGE 17 16 THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 2004 FEATURES CD Revie Like an Elephant in a Living Room Tex Tucker In the end of the mo,ie ANDY ROWSE hour of thl' film i-. -.pt"nt in a series pre,cnt 111 C\'CIT high 'Lhool nl long d.ibor.lte shots, follo,,·ing in ,\meriL.l. lnstl•ad of offering the) r,1mpagc from room to CONTINUEDFROMPAGf' ExPOf'Jnt those to use real ,1lso int! udcd on the r ,i 'nJpshot of .1 norm.ii high eminent death seems to get clo'er difkrcnt tvpc.:s ol killers. Fnt 1s ht~h school students from TuLker\ guitar 'nu11d school on a not so normal d.n. ,md closer. l kllh 1' stalking tht•m portr.ired as the dark Youth who the Portl.111d .irca. It \\Js nJscent lit Joe \\'al,h, J.J Set 111 "e\'en· high ,chool." .ind tht• Jud1cnn· c.111 just '' .itLh fant.1sizes Jnd glorilic' killing. re.ill) rdre.,hmg to not sec Johnm Lang, and eH•n l•Us \an Sant pamb ,rn 1ntric.lle .ind \\alt. In one Stene he i, playing a \'Cr\' 25 year olds portra) ing high Flm·d .it limes, demon t portrait of high school life and \\'bile the main subject ol .:orn' \ idc~) game that h.is the sole sthool iu111ors his vers,Jtilit\ "1th the lll&t: the problems buried hd11nd tht• the lilm 1' 'iolcnce, \'an ..,,int goal of gaining the highest bod' Abo, \'an Sant gave the ment, and every song on the m.1sked fa..:es of its students. :-.;ot Jbo cx.imincs tht• othc1 hidden ..:ount. \lex is ,1 lot different. l k charaLlers the real lite names tells .i stoq in true Tex ( only docs it deal with ,chool probkms thJt .ire l'\ er-pres­ rs t1 uly troubled. He b har,Jsscd ol the actors that pl;n·ed them. The CD prO\ es that fucker 'iolence, but it .ilso ex.imme' ent in socic.:t\. John\ father 1, ,it school b~ jotks, but not in .i The i"ues portravcd in h.1s a tJlcnt for country the g1hsip, prejudice. h.1r,i,,­ .in .ikohnlit' .rnd ..:auses lohn \\.J\ th.11 would dri\e someone this lilm arc all t'\ er-present with "Ladr Blue ' and B ment .ind phobi.1-. that pl.1gue to he l.llt' for 'chool be..:au'c to J shootmg spree. l nlikc the problem' "ith sotit'l\', Like ~e" P.1st.'' the liws of )Oung ,1dults. he ,,,is drunk. ~lithcllc is th.ll stereot)'pl' shooter that pla\s ,111 clcph.111t in a In ing room. Tucker\ first for.u Through a '<'Tie' of extremeh girl in g' m d,i-.-. that no 11nc '1olcnt '1dc.:o !;•im.:s ~md !htcns the\ cannot he ignored. \'.111 recording busme''· '''th long, el.ihor.lle shots, \ .rn S.rnt quite undcr,1.1nds and is talkd to :'-1.mlrn \ l,111,011, \lex pl.n s \, 1 has done an excellent John Colter BJnd, wa' I literalh· lollows ,1 handful ol 'tu­ .i frt•ak. Jord.111, ~ 1cole, .ind Recthmen on l.1L piano. 1ob ofbrmging these issues to s.ttJsf\ ing. ,mJ probab dents through tht'. .it lirst, ordi­ Brittam gns,ip in..:cssanth .111d rhc one thing th.it both­ the ,1ttcn11on of the publil. him out of the 'tud10 n.m s..:hool d,J). \\ ithm the fist ~O .ire buli1111L . 'ath.111 Jnd Carne ered me is the) portra)ed both Thi, film is sho\\111g at the ·than he \\ould h,l\ e liked minutes ol the film, the two killers 111.n he h,w1ng ,1 b.1bv. \lex .111d shooter' ,h ga\. It seemed like Bozeman him F-csti\ al, do\\ n­ .ire seen walking into the s..:hool .I ric .ire going to kill C\ crro 1L .111 odd an tmnetcssan thing to town at the Rialto. It will bt• to begin their r.1mpage. rhe ne\t These are .ill probkm, ,1dd to charaLlers. pl.n mg through ~larch 4.

knocked the "ind out of saib." He s.iid th.ll the r Winterupted at the Exit Gallery probably led to the bre the band 111 l 986. Consequen Tucker that said he sp A. BREITBAUGH long, before we are teased again ant 111ten al of ,1 painfulh neon >tepping ts shaken like inhab­ lot of lime and care rec \\1th the idea of torm, coherent blue deer ..:he" 111g to the beat itants of a sno" globe, and we EXPONENT WRI ER Bet,,·een thl' Tracks in th landslapes that turn map-like, of rhvthmic dan..:e music. fhen mow do er, to be confronted The video and sound mstal­ dio this time around. then completely linear-sinu­ tree Imes take hape, gracefully b) curious and sometimes lation currently on display 111 the "As I progressed in ous but unrecogninbk-and mO\ ing-almost dancing-in a..:cusatorv looks. The deer Exit Gallery, "\\'interuptcd" bv thing I got better ,It it. hea color like oil on \\·ater. A men­ our doubled vision as we are leap over fences, obstacles, Aaron I Ijelt, 1s one of the most of the recordmg proce- a .icing green shadow overwhelms dra\\ n up into moon, clouds. ,rnd and finall~ through the nng original and interesting exhibi­ the work shm,s itself 1n and swallows the entm' screen, resounding silen..:e. The light/ of the spotlighc. tions to have been shown in that listen. then slowh fo..:w.es, bc..:ommg halo makes another Jppearance, 1\t its worst "\\'interupted" arena in quite some time. H_;elt's Between the Tracks l a twitching and nerrnus bird, becoming a spotlight searthing reduces what could be an innovation occasionally pushes purchased from lex durmg while at the same time our ears c\·er-mcreasmg la,·ers of trees innovative ns1on to "\\ tnter: itself too far, but 111 man) wavs shows at the lfaulbrau . .ind arc barraged lw sou nd~ that usu­ he succeeds in the ob1ective and complcxit,, ,uddenh· turned The Remix," but at it be t ally accompany battle or death in presented in his statement of acid-yellow. \\'ater 'whale sounds rt 1s one of those fabulous ' ideo games. presenting a nature "left beh111d" and swing111g 1110\'emenb make poetries of motion and sound \\e are lulled back into lOm­ Colter Band" for sale on ftl and controlled by humanity. us carsick as the techno rh, thms and experience that at once placence bv the return of snow \\'hether you're an old t T he physical clements of build aga111, 'iolentlv fracturing numb · and chills us. lea\ ing and soft musiL, then terrified b' a or a ne\1 listener, "Bet1,·e the presentation add to both mountaim in the distance. 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A slide show was presented distinctions as Department of L T0 THf f°XPONE-1\JT awards ceremony that recog­ Also receinng t\vo awards was celebrating each of the year's the Army Superior Cadet: the Battalion Distinguished Service hc cvemng <)f Saturdar, nized the efforts of many of the Cadet Ken Noack, who was events that the battalion took part the Bobcat Battalion of ballalion's cadets for their hard awarded the Department of the m. The evening also included a Award and the Cadet Honors 111ana State University work and ded1cat1on to the ROTC Army Superior Cadet Aw.ird, tribute to ht LL l\1att Salt7, and Award. While on active duty, OTC program held its program over the past semester. which is awarded to one cadet in a slide show commemoratmg his 1st Lt. Saltz earned two Army inning out evcnt at the Cadet Nathan .'v1ills was one each year of the ROTC program. time spent at MSV in the Army Achievement medals, the Army Inn. Cadets as well as of the top award getters, bringing Other recipients of this award ROTC program. Saltz was a field Commendation medal, the btinguished guesb were home Mo awards, including the were freshman, Travis Spahr, artillery officer assigned to the National Defense Service Medal, ance to include retired new Malt Saltz award, named in sophomore, Christopher Rais], Armr's Isl Armored Division, the Army Service ribbon, and oloncl James Krauss, the honor of the battalion\ former and junior Emilie McEvoy. Cadet based in Germany, when he was the Overseas ribbon, as well as guest speaker. member who \\"as killed serving Noack also received the George C. killed by an improvised explosive the Purple Hearl and Bronze Star Krauss, a former member in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Marshall Award, which is awarded device in Iraq. As a cadet, Matt (awarded posthumously). rnw's Green Bercb, gave December of 2003. Saltz' par­ to the top cadet at each university Saltz was a dedicated Ranger The Bobcat Ballalion's next rational and moth·ational ents were on hand to present the nationwide. This award not Challenge Cadet, and also served event will be after spring break to thc cadeu., making award to Cadet Mills, which will only includes the honor of being as the Bobcat Battalion. when they travel to FL Harrison to bout responsibility and be given annually to the cadet named, but a trip to a conference Commander. 1st Lt. Saltz conduct Basic Rifle Marksmanship r the soldiers th,H will one who demonstrates the most dedi- with other recipients of the award earned a finance degree from training March 26-28. ndahar," second in the Peace and Justice Filtn Series

RANDI HIRSCH ularly presents at the end of the by the Bozeman Collective and cosponsored with the Central "I think what is so striking week, these films were carefully the Bozeman Peace Seekers. The Asia Institute, which is building about this film is how it portrays chosen based on the messages Peace Seekers is a local group schools for girls in Afghanistan hunger. These people are living in Tuesday, a crowd gath- they offer the audience. working towards alleviating now. Bozeman resident Greg extreme conditions, and not just 125 Linfield Hall for the Although there are lots of mternat10nal conditions. "It Mortenson is a broad member and the women," Maskiell said. ndahar, the second in the excuses not to go to this film grew out of the Coalition Against executive director of the Central She points out how the Afghan nd JustlCe Film Series. series: sex, drugs, and rock-and­ the War in Iraq. We wanted to Asia Institute, which is based in people have been living in a war lms arc held on the first roll, the films can affect a person's be proactive instead of ~active Bozeman. The Institute was started zone for decades, sometimes with­ of every month at 7 p.m. life in meaningful ways that those and address broader issues." to promote literacy and vocational out even a clear idea about which ese are movies that thmgs never can. The films will explained Mclarty. This group skills as well as educate on public group is the current bad guys are. ring forth empath) and give a viewer something to talk meets on the first and third health and environmental issues in Other audience members focused lize the need for peace­ and think about for a long time; Wednesdav of every month in Central Asia. on the juxtaposition both in time in the world. Hopefully, both the holistic themes and the the second floor of the Bozeman After the film, a discussion is and space of the absurdities and II in~pire people to make startling details are not easy to for­ Co-op to push for positive led by an authority in the area to despair in the ravaged area. The , through politic::., peaceful get. Parts of the films can h.iunt change in the world. Through answer questions ranging from way the plot of the film mirrored sc, and mediation." said VJewers' thoughts and plague the this film series, Mclarty points comprehension of the film to the war's ability to fracture life was also er J\largarita J\fcLarty, wav ther form theIT beliefs about out that the Peace Seekers hope holistic ideas the films convc). The pomted out. In war, there is not c Bozeman Peace Seekers. the world. By choosing films with to empower people to educate discussion for the film "Kandahar" always resolution and a character's frren l than l he common such strong content, the sponsors themselves, to find an alternatiYe was mediated b) histon professor story may not have a "happily ever em-up or bo' -gets-girl hope for more effectiw action. to war, and to create change. l\lichelle Maskiell, whose field of after" ending, regardless of hov. hat the Procrastinator reg- The film series 1s sponsored The film senes 1s also research is gender in Asia. deserving the character is. Life of: Tex Tucker bv most people of the era. Tucker CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 said that the Colter Band "played I'll kill you!" together on the road" for eight "Of course [ had to," Tucker years, disbanding in the mid­ said with a smile, adding that the l 980s, but a John Colter Band song "Red Dog" on his 2001 CD reunion is in the wo1 ks for later "Between the Tracks ' is a nod to this year. the brother who in esscnce pro­ Tucker said that he has writ­ pelled his musical career. ten "! 10+ actual functioning Bv 197-1 Tucker and fellow musi­ songs," and bits and pieces of cians Dan Roys and Tom Rhoades hundreds more, during his career. were performing in the Coeur D' These include "There's a Dream," Alene area on a regular basis. "She Never Lie," and "Somewhere "Dan was from Bozeman and in Texas," recorded by local favor­ we eventual!)' migrated here," said ites Montana Rose. Tucker. "Around 1978 we threw Speaking of Texas, Tucker said the John Colter Band together. he got the name "Tex" as a result We played bluegrassy, country­ of forays into country music per­ rock type of m usic, so we adapted formances when the John Colter a mountain man name for the Band was not on the road band." John Colter, a member of "We were Tex and the Gooch the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Hill Ramblers ... Tex and the opted to stay in the west when Twisted Twangers ... Tex and the the Corps of Discovery headed Deezle Fumes," he said. "A story back down the Missouri River that l was Tex Jr., son of a fam ous March 11th Vallev Ice Garden to St. Louis in 1806. He was Bozeman. MT washed-up country singer from TlcltHs avallallla at tba Valley lea aarllen. Flalllhousa Ba• Olllca. Strand Unla• the first white man to describe the 1950s, popped up. The coun­ Bulllll••· Barllars BDalts In Bazaman. cactus Becords. er llv abana at llOO- BOB-5840 er Yellowstone Park, and "Colter's 325-SEAT anll 11allna at llcltatswast.com. try scene was a whole different Hell" was regarded as a "tall tale" ball of wax, and we liked it."

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Pickin' in the Park Writing Winning Free Tax Help Read\, Set, -:o0-9:00 pm Resumes Ried Hall 401 Governor Forum Julia Martin 101 B SUB 106E 6:30 - 8:00 SUB Ballroom A&. B 2:10 - 3:00 'pm - 9:30 pm SPRING Study Abroad BREAK Portraits of Summer General lniormation Acting the In ten iaw hit Galler\ session SUB 106E Opening 3:30 - 4.30 11 am - 11 :50 am 6 pm - 8 pm 400 Culbertson Hall

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MSU Frida)' David B. Orser Stud)' Abroad SPRING Executive Scholar General Information Program session Pickin' in the Park BREAK Reid Hall 108 2:30 to 3:30 7:00-9:00 pm 4:10 - 5:00 400 Culbertson Hall Julia Martin 101 B

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ASMSU WANTS YOU!!! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INVOLVED IN ASMSU, BUT SENATE IS NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA, APPLY FOR A COMMITTEE POSITION. POSITIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: ARTS & EXHIBITS, AUTO REPAIR SHOP, GRAPHIC DESIGNER FOR CAM ENTERTAINMENT, COMEDY, CONCERTS, DAY CARE, ELECTIONS, EXPONENT, FILMS, INTRAMURALS, KGLT-FM RADI LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, LIVELY ARTS & LECTURES, OUTDOOR RECREATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS, STATE LEGISLATI TECH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT APPLY FOR HOMECOMING CHAI NOW!!! ALL APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN SUB ROOM 281. HOMECOMING APPLICATION DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 10TH 5PM. ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 14TH BY 5 PM. LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE LEGISLATIVE DAY There will be a Hillary & Norgay book signing in the MSU Catch State Legislative Day Wednesday, March 10th. Thi Bookstore on March 8th from 1 to 1 :45 PM. chance for students to come and meru various State Hillary and Norgay Tickets going fast - The summit event, the Representatives that attend. There will be an open forum Peter Hillary and Jamling Norgay lecture, occurs on March 8 at 2 PM to 3 PM in SUB Ballroom C. The nine candidates ru 7:30PM in the SUB ballrooms. Hillary and Norgay will unleash for the position of governor of Montana will appear in a f their captivating multimedia presentation of panoramic entitled "Ready, Set, Governor!" on the MSU campus proportions upon the audience. Tickets for the presentation are Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 7 PM and will take place $5 and may be purchased at the Bobcat Ticket Office, Barrel Ballrooms A & B of.the SUB. Attendance is free to all eve Mountaineering, Northern Lights Trading Company, or local Sponsored by State Leg and the ASMSU Community Outr Tickets West Outlets. Call 994-7275. Committee.

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