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Thursday 10.01.09 Vol. 39 No. 6 AdvocateAn award-winning newspaper published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community Bonuses for the bosses By Michael Smith and were awarded for overall thing they will let me post, science, technology, engineer- President Szymanski made up Assistant Editor performance and achievement so people will know, but it is ing and mathematics courses. the difference to provide two In this time of individualized goals. nothing I wouldn’t have been These are just a few of the 22 equal gifts, one to need-based of recession, “With data practices, this is doing anyway.” listed. The work with the flood scholarships and the other to with finan- as much as they are willing to Szymanski received a $9,000 and the closing of the bud- the Wellness Center.” cial worries tell anybody about what the bonus on top of her $225,000 get gap were not taken into “I gave $6,000, my bonus was and eco- bonuses were for, and I can’t salary for presidential duties. consideration when discussing $9,000 and they taxed it well nomic hard- violate the trustees and tell Some of the goals are list- this bonus. above $3,000 so there wasn’t ships, the you.” said MSUM President ed in a handout provided by Szymanski will be donating $6,000 in there,” Szymanski M i n n e s o t a Edna Szymanski. “The sys- MnSCU and include: increas- all of her bonus to MSUM. said. PResident Szymanski S t a t e tem has work plans for each ing employee and/or student “The Forum inaccurately “So she reached into her C o l l e g e s institution and some elements diversity, increasing retention characterized it as two-thirds,” pocket and made it even,” and Universities Board of of those work plans we consid- and student success, expan- said Doug Hamilton, MSUM Hamilton said. The gift to Trustees gave bonuses to all of ered in the bonus. In the future sion of private and/or alum- executive director of public the Wellness Center will be its presidents. These bonuses I’m going to try and actually ni giving and increasing the relations. “In this case it was matched by an alumni couple. ranged from $3,000 to $12,000 post the work plan and any- percentage of students taking less than $6,000 dollars and bonus, back page Students bank on change
by Tim Frie “Students can go online Staff Writer and with a couple clicks of the Some MSUM students have mouse, borrow this money,” been voicing complaints about Loker said. “There are no papers problems with US Bank that are and really nobody to talk to causing them to lose money. before a student can take the Travis Loker, member of the money out.” MSUM Student Senate, said stu- The students can use this dents have been having issues money for anything they choose, with the overdraft system and but it has to be paid back within a type of loan the bank offers a 35 day period. If the money is to students. Students who over- not paid back within 35 days, draw their accounts sometimes the students are charged 120 are not aware they have over- percent of what they borrowed. drawn because they are not Loker said some students miss immediately notified. that fact because they do not US Bank charges $37.50 for an read the terms and agreements Chris Franz / the advocate overdraft of any severity. If the carefully. Another problem stu- MSUM assistant professor of music technology, Ryan Jackson, has been named the recipient of the account isn’t replenished within dents have faced with this sys- 13th annual Delmar G. Corrick Spirit and Vision Award. Jackson, a 1995 MSUM graduate, also owns Rj Ryan Productions. four days, the account holder is tem involves money they think charged $8 a day until a positive they are getting when they have balance is reached, Loker said. borrowed money beforehand. “The notification system the Loker said students who have Professor receives award bank has is problematic because a deposit over $100 go directly they send out a letter to the to paying off the money they student when they overdraw owe from the loan. By Kelsey Roseth assisting them in a transition freelanced as an audio engi- their account, so it takes a few “Students who think they Staff Writer from high school to college. neer and composer. Upon days for the student to find out,” are getting more money in their The Corrick Center has just The Spirit and Vision award graduation, Jackson worked Loker said. “If the letter doesn’t account actually are getting announced Ryan Jackson as was created to honor those four years as a recording engi- get to the student before the nothing because that money is the 13th recipient of their who exemplify Corrick’s belief neer with Media Productions fourth day mark, that is where going to pay off what they bor- annual Delmar G. Corrick in the potential of the human in Fargo and one year with the problem is because then they rowed. If they don’t read the Spirit and Vision Award. spirit, as well as his egalitarian Original Sound Records are losing more money every terms carefully they will miss Jackson, an assistant profes- vision of higher education. in Hollywood as a contract day without even knowing it.” that. This then sometimes leads sor of music technology and Jackson graduated in 1995 administrator and audio engi- Loker said most banks and to overdrafts and causes more owner of Rj Ryan Productions, with a bachelor’s degree in neer. credit unions in the area do not problems,” Loker said. started his college experience music and an emphasis in Not only has Jackson opened have any type of recurring rate Although these problems at the Corrick Center. The audio engineering, keyboard his own production company, after an overdraft if the account have been becoming more prev- Corrick Center is an alterna- and vocal performance. In Rj Ryan Productions, but he does not have a positive balance alent lately, Loker said there are tive entry program for MSUM 2007, he obtained a master’s has worked with EMI – Capitol after a certain period of time. many advantages to using the students who do not meet the degree in music technology. Records, Island Def Jam, HBO, The other problem students bank’s services. university’s requirements for Originally from Edgeley, MTV, ESPN, DreamWorks, have is with a certain type of “Since the bank has a lot of admission, but show promise N.D., Jackson began playing Twentieth Century Fox News, loan the bank offers. Students branches the students an easily to succeed in college. The pro- music professionally at age Microsoft and many others. who use the US Bank services find a bank up here and can gram helps enhance oppor- 12. Also, Jackson has received a can go online and borrow up tunities for its students by As an undergraduate, he Award, back page to $500. bank, back page Page 2, The Advocate Briefs Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Eurospring photos academic year for funding The workshop will close displayed related to student activities with remarks from Dr. Julie Security update A photo exhibit called and makes recommendations Plaut, the new executive direc- Director of Campus Security Michael Parks “Eurospring 2009: Scenes to the university president tor of Minnesota Campus Along the Journey,” is fea- regarding allocations. Compact. tured in the circulation lobby To join one or both of these Faculty can register by Leslie Wood Intoxicated student of the library. committees, you will need Monday at http://www.cord. Features Editor at concert Students and staff are wel- to be appointed by Student edu/Studentlife/Involved/ Marijuana found An intoxicated NDSU come to see the display now Senate. You can apply online Servicelearning/tricollege1. There was an alcohol/nar- student was found outside through Oct. 15. at http://www.mnstate.edu/ php cotics offense committed in P of Nemzek at 9:21 p.m. on acadaff/committees. Contact Janet Haak in the Lot at 2:01 a.m. on Sept. 21. Sept. 24. The student was on Students needed ARO with any questions. Security found a non-student campus for the Johnny Holm for committees Planetarium event stumbling through the park- concert and was cited for The Student Organization “Two Small Pieces of Glass” Bracelets, dance for ing lot. A bag of marijuana minor consumption, giving Advisory Committee meets will be the featured show at graduate with cancer was discovered in the non- a false name and disorderly Tuesdays at 12 p.m. This group MSUM’s planetarium Sundays The MSUM dance team and student’s backpack. The per- conduct after running away represents the needs and con- at 2 p.m. and Mondays at 7 Student Nurses Association son was issued a citation for from security. The student cerns of students involved p.m., now through Nov. 16. are teaming up to help raise underage consumption and was sent to detox. in student organizations and Come and join two young money for a former member possession of marijuana. activities. It also chooses the astronomers at a star party who has been diagnosed with Case of beer found “of the month” awards and as they learn how telescopes brain cancer. An upsetting grade A non-student was walk- presents the student organi- work, the history of telescopes Lisa Bratsch graduated last A student was charged ing through E Lot with a case zation awards banquet. and the major discoveries May with a nursing degree with disorderly conduct at of beer at 12:05 a.m. on Sept. The Student Activity made by these instruments. and has been in treatment for 3:12 p.m. on Sept. 21. The stu- 26. A cab was called for the Budget Committee meets The planetarium is locat- the disease since July. dent was unhappy about a person and security escorted Thursdays at 10 a.m. This ed on the MSUM campus The MSUM groups are sell- received grade and would not the non-student off campus. group coordinates the devel- in Bridges Hall room 167. ing bracelets to help Bratsch’s leave the building. Security opment of student activ- General admission is $3, and family with medical costs. The arrived to escort student out Intoxicated student ity budgets, reviews requests children under 12, senior citi- bracelets have been sold in of the building. Three students were found from students and student zens and Tri-College students the CMU and a football game in P Lot at 1:44 a.m. on Sept. organizations throughout the are admitted for $1.50. so far. Driver hits sign 27. One student was intoxi- During the halftime show of A vehicle struck a sign in cated and was referred to Advocate meetings WALKtober challenge the Halloween football game, a parking lot at 4 p.m. on campus judicial for underage 4 p.m. Mondays in Get your walk on with the the dance team, with the help Sept. 23. consumption. WALKtober challenge spon- of students, will perform CMU 110 sored by the Hendrix Health Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Drunken fighting Assault victim found The Advocate would like to Center Wellness Educators dance in Bratch’s honor. Five intoxicated non-stu- A victim of an assault invite any interested students during the month of October. The dance will be performed dents got in a fight outside was found at the corner by to its weekly meetings in The Individuals who walk in full costume. Practice times of the Center for Business Nemzek Hall at 2:32 a.m. on Advocate office. Pick up an 10,000+ steps at least 4 times will be posted around campus at 1:11 a.m. on Sept. 23. One Sept. 27. Security called application today and apply each week will be entered in soon. person was sent to detox and police and paramedics to to be a sports writer, staff weekly prize drawings. The A table with informa- another was sent to jail. assist with the non-student. writer, cartoonist or photogra- individuals who met the tion about cancer and brain pher. Photographers meetings requirements for all of the tumors will also be set up at Stolen bike Pushing match in are at 4:30 p.m. weeks will be entered in a the game. Bike was stolen from the dorm grand prize drawing. To buy a bracelet or donate north side of Grantham at There was a pushing match The All students, faculty and money, contact Ashley 2:31 p.m. on Sept. 23. between students and non- Advocate staff are eligible to participate. 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The Advocate is always looking for talented writers, photog- raphers, columnists and illustrators. Meetings are held at 4 10.2 3 p.m. Soccer vs. St. Cloud p.m. every Monday in CMU 110. State Contact the editor for more information or come to the staff meetings. 4 p.m. X-country at Hilcrest Golf, Jamestown Kristi Monson Adviser 7 p.m. Volleybal vs. Southwest Megan Nitschke Editor MN State U Michael Smith Assistant Editor 7:30 p.m. RENT, Gaede Stage Kimberly Ehrlich Opinion Editor Leslie Wood Features Editor Anna George Arts and Entertainment Editor Tim Stulken Sports Editor 10.3 1 p.m. Football at University of Lauren Taute Photo Editor MN-Duluth Holly Lavecchia Copy Editor Erica Anderson Copy Editor 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. MSU Taaren Haak Copy Editor Laura Posterick Advertising Manager Mankato Dustin Brick Business Manager Jamie Kasal Distribution Manager Krista Stickland Distribution Manager 10.4 1 p.m. Soccer at Concordia St.
Columnists: Jenny Hilleren, Holly Lavecchia, Kim Ehrlich, Paul Ross Peterson, Drew Olmen, Lucas Vonasek, Ban Anselmino 7:30 p.m. Quartetto Gelato,
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Illustrators: Allen Kempf, Tony Mansourian, Tate Mlady 3:30 p.m. College Success Workshop: Reading Textbooks Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Features Page 3, The Advocate Oxford professor promotes Eurospring
Holly Lavecchia also meets the students inter- is devoted to dabbling in the Chapman possesses is a skill Copy Editor ested in Eurospring, a five- history of astronomy and for making animal noises. “I Best described as colorful, week academic program fol- medicine. meow and my wife Rachel mildly eccentric and wildly lowed by a 19-day bus tour When asked how he spends can bleat like a lamb.” enthusiastic about knowl- of major European cities. his free time Chapman said, Aside from his sense of edge, Dr. Allan Chapman, a “It is a combination of “I don’t have a great deal of duty and giving back to patriotically English gentle- rigorous academics, travel- it.” After teaching at Oxford society through teaching, man, made his annual trek to ing and security,” Chapman for thirty years, Chapman Chapman’s desire to recruit MSUM last week—complete said. shows no indication of slow- students for Eurospring is with bow tie and pocket As the primary lecturer of ing down. He “reads vora- fueled by his love of Oxford. watch. the program, Chapman esti- ciously” and travels broadly “Oxford is a beautiful Chapman has been making mates that since its concep- addressing crowds large and medieval city,” Chapman the trip since 1980 when he tion, he has taught approxi- small. He long ago lost track said. “You aren’t just going started the Eurospring pro- mately 2,500 Eurospring stu- of the number of assem- to sit around twiddling your gram, the longest running dents in Oxford. blies he has made laugh and thumbs staring at Victorian study abroad program in Among veteran Eurospring wonder with his own eclec- brickwork. Students are Minnesota. students, Chapman has tic mixture of serious and encouraged to explore.” Last week Chapman pre- noticed about an almost trib- absurd historical tidbits. Oxford’s sense of antiquity, sented his lecture “Galileo: al loyalty to the program. One curious talent of rich past and sense of ancient Dr. Allan chapman The Man, the Myth and the One would not have to look Chapman’s is his ability to cultural loyalty are some of interesting man who warned Discoverer.” He spoke to a far to find a random person lecture for hours without any the reasons why Chapman listeners last week, to “never full 250-seat auditorium in whose cousin or best friend notes. feels so passionately about ever grow old being boring.” the Science Lab. participated in Eurospring, “I have a photograph- his university. “It’s always gratifying or even someone’s mom or ic memory, really more “A colleague once said to that a lecture can attract uncle. like a computer memory,” me, ‘we’re all only tenants that many people,” said Jill Chapman, whose field of Chapman said. “I just file here,’” Chapman said. “We Holsen, director of MSUM’s study is the history of sci- things away and my brain are only a handful of those international programs. ence, considers himself a has an extraordinary knack thousands who have passed Not only does Chapman biographer and historian of for recalling them.” through over the centuries.” Lavecchia can be reached lecture to multitudes, but he scientists. Most of his time Another odd talent Chapman is a delightfully at [email protected] Recent grad receives support from students
Nathan Matson lose coordination, unable to surgeries that month, endur- her mother made it back home dollars, bought 1,000 bracelets Staff Writer grab her keys out of her jacket ing complications such as high to Renville. from the Internet and split the Lisa Bratsch’s nursing career pocket and complained of diz- temperatures, blood clots and Back at MSUM, Bratsch’s stock in half. was cut short when she found ziness. meningitis. friends found out about her The teal bracelets say herself on the other side of the Bratsch’s mom brought her Eventually, Bratsch trans- health struggle and decided “Love Immensely and Smile stethoscope. to the emergency room where ferred from the St. Cloud hos- to help. Always,” and are selling for Bratsch, a recent graduate she was given a CT scan. Late pital to the Mayo Clinic in While at MSUM, she was the $2. of MSUM’s bachelor of nurs- that night, doctors broke the Rochester, Minn., where she vice president of the Student All donations and money ing program, started feeling unexpected, terrifying news; has been undergoing chemo- Nursing Association and a from the bracelets are going to uncoordinated and “crummy” Bratsch had a large, cancerous therapy and radiation. member of the dance team. help Bratsch pay for her medi- last July. mass in her brain. “Right now the hardest part Angela Paquin, former pres- cal needs. She went to the doctor twice The next day Bratsch and is losing my hair,” said Bratsch ident of the SNA and close Bratsch says she is apprecia- in her hometown of Renville, her family drove to the hospi- after losing 90 percent of her friend to Bratsch, came up tive of all the help and support Minn., where doctors tested tal in St. Cloud, Minn., where hair in one day. with a way to raise money. she is getting from MSUM. her for West Nile and Lyme surgeons removed most of She lived at the Hope “Her idea was to sell brace- To learn more about Lisa Disease. the mass, leaving two small Lodge, near the Mayo Clinic, lets,” said Ashley Schmidt, Bratsch’s story, go to www. The next day, after working pieces. That first surgery left where cancer patients receive the current president of the caringbridge.org/visit/lisa- a 10-hour shift, Bratsch told Bratsch’s left side temporarily free lodging during treatment. MSUM chapter of the SNA. bratsch. her mom that she had trouble paralyzed. Bratsch stayed there for more The SNA and MSUM dance Matson can be reached at getting home. She started to She went through two more than 50 days before she and team pooled together $300 [email protected]
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for more info, visit us online at WWW.FARGODOWNTOWNER.COM Page 4, The Advocate Opinion Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Advocate editorial board Megan Nitschke Michael Smith Kimberly Ehrlich Editor Assistant Editor Opinion Editor Violence awareness spreads across campus, students prepare, stand up against cruelty
On Monday, the first session of the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course took place. This nationally recognized self-defense program is being put on by MSUM’s campus security and is free to students. It’s being held every Monday and Thursday until Oct. 15. The next day, a large group of students from the tri- colleges made signs and walked from their campuses to downtown Fargo. These students were advocating domestic violence awareness. Illustration by Tony Mansourian / The Advocate Mansourian / The Illustration by Tony
“Take Back the Night” is a program held across the country for people to join together against violence, whether sexual, or just violence on the streets, in towns Assumptions arise about GAP or on campuses. Letter to the editor Violent acts affect everyone in one way or another. People need to stick up for each other, but it is impor- Many students stopped by the Genocide as a burden on society, and the sheer volume tant to look out for and protect yourself. Awareness Project that was on campus on Sept. of victims killed. No genocide is exactly the 23 and 24 to ask questions and share their com- same as another. They all have their similarities This program and event show the importance of protec- ments about the display with Collegians for and differences. Yet these horrible tragedies all tion against all forms of violence. Life members and the Center for Bio-Ethical have one thing in common; there are always Reform staff. I found that a number of students large numbers of so-called unwanted, undesir- The risk of violent behavior has become more of a were making incorrect assumptions about the able human beings who are treated more ter- commonality on campus this year, which can be noted argument GAP was presenting. rible than words could ever describe. in recent news involving the fighting between MSUM Some students were outraged that we con- I think many students, whether pro-life or students on more than one occasion. sidered abortion to be genocide, which is pro-choice, agree that the entire GAP presenta- understandable if those students do not believe tion made a very compelling argument. It was Though a majority of students are going through their that the unborn are human. If this is the case obvious both sides of the argument were repre- days peacefully, it seems that the school and its com- for you, I encourage you to read up on fetal sented on the campus mall. munity are being defined by those few mistakes. And in development. If you need assistance with find- GAP trainers taught me that I may disagree light of these dangerous instances, defense is advised. ing adequate information, ask any Biology or and dislike the ideals and values of some of my Early Childhood Education major. I’m sure peers but I should never become angry or hate- It’s important for students to be aware of what’s going they would lend you some textbooks on the ful toward the person who holds them. Thus, on around campus, particularly the instances of violence subject of when life begins. those who worked the GAP display all listened that could affect them directly. Recently, cases of car If you are the student who does recognize to the opposing argument with respect, letting accidents have been reported on and off campus. Al- the unborn as human, and you take into them finish a statement before expressing our though you may feel young and invincible, take care to account the number of abortions done since own thoughts. However, I found when we watch out when crossing streets. Roe v. Wade (over 40 million in the U.S. alone), practiced this with some students and profes- and if you saw and understood what abortion sors, they did not offer the same attentiveness We are all old enough to be considered adults but some does to these “unwanted” unborn humans, or respect in return. We got to hear what they of the lessons learned early in life still pertain. you may begin to agree that indeed the term had to say all right. But when it came our genocide isn’t as far off as you may have previ- turn to talk, they refused to listen by shouting Don’t just ignore it when you find out someone has ously thought. louder or simply walking away. This behavior been hurt. Inform authorities. As a college community, The GAP display compares abortion to other causes me to question the confidence they held it’s partly our job to make sure those around us feel forms of genocide that have occurred through- in their argument. safe. out history; please keep in mind that compa- Many students conducted peaceful, sincere rable does not mean identical. It is absurd to dialogue during the open microphone ses- If you don’t feel comfortable talking to someone in an compare a post-abortive woman to Hitler or sions. They asked questions, listened to the authority position here at school, reach out to a class- the Ku Klux Klan. If students had taken the answer, made comments, analyzed both sides mate or a family member. No one can help if they don’t initiative upon themselves to investigate the of the argument, thought about it, discussed know about the problem. information the display offered, they would with other students and then made their own have realized that GAP made no such com- decisions. This is a prime example, regardless parisons. The GAP staff members provided of their decision, of how college education support lines and information for post-abortive should be. women who sought healing. The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not GAP made many other connections between necessarily those of the college abortion and other forms of genocide: denial of Sarah werner administration, faculty or student body. personhood, dehumanizing portrayals, victims 4th year The Advocate encourages letters to the have something others want, victims are seen president of collegians for life editor and your turn submissions. They should be typed and must include the writer’s name, signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation Let’s talk about sex! and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to The Advocate has teamed up with Hendrix to answer students’ questions about sex. MSUM Box 130, Submit questions to [email protected] dropped off in The Advocate office or slide it under the door of CMU 110. or e-mailed to [email protected]. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Opinion Page 5, The Advocate Flood fight: civic good or exploitation?
Over the course of two floods occur- cized, we would be remiss not of flood disaster. And on every weeks of cancelled classes and ring four and to consider the drainage tech- occasion, a new crop of stu- university closures last spring, Jake Gysland five times a niques used along the river dents is in town to save the as many as six million sand- decade for basin to turn naturally-occur- community from themselves, bags were filled and placed in over a centu- ring wetlands into farmlands. to protect expensive riverside temporary dikes to stave off Columnist ry, it is well- Just how severely this practice homes and businesses from the rising waters of the Red known to exacerbates flooding is a mat- the rising tide of their own River. residents of ter of academic dispute, but complacency. The bulk of the labor was the Red River we must acknowledge that for It is a noble thing that we volunteer, and the bulk of the hailed nationally as a sterling Valley that their home is prone every acre that is not hold- students do, but is it just that it force was students: from this example of the community to flood disasters. And hav- ing water in the springtime, is expected of us? Should this institution, from our neigh- spirit that Americans (and ing experienced these floods some amount more is flowing continue without any recom- boring institutions at MSCTC- Midwesterners, especially) time and time again, one is north. pense besides scattered shows Moorhead, Concordia College pride themselves on. left wondering why sufficient Given these practices of set- of gratitude, or should we and NDSU, from local high But let us set aside, for a levees have not been built tling flood plains, of increas- acknowledge it as the system schools, and from groups trav- moment, this optimistic view along so much of the river- ing flow by draining swamp- of exploitation that it is? elling here from around the of the events of last spring. I do bank. At the very least, this lands and of failing to build region expressly to join the not mean to encourage cyni- failure to build levees is an act adequate levees, it seems as relief efforts. It was a truly cism, but rather, dispassion- of civic irresponsibility. though the citizens of the Red selfless and noble display ate analysis. Certainly we will And although it is less obvi- River Valley have set them- Feel expoilted? E-mail Gysland by those involved and was allow that with problematic ous and certainly less publi- selves up for perennial bouts at [email protected] Who’s the boss?
Ban Anselmino
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I have been struggling with a good topic for this column since about a week ago, and I think I finally have something to complain about in less than 300 words: Campus Security. Illustration by Advocate Illustrator / The Advocate Advocate Illustrator / The Illustration by
Now, being more conservative than the majority of my friends, I have no delusions about the necessity of certain campus policies, no matter how much I may dislike them. I have, however, experienced first-hand, several incidents with campus security and what I perceived to be shortcomings with The politics of fear a hint of incompetence. While I appreciate the school’s decision to decrease the to further political goals. would be folly. All around us, enforcement hours in the CMU parking lot from 8 p.m. to Tony Mansourian Negative politics have a chanting mobs carry guns to 4:30 p.m., the bureaucracy involved is disappointing. Luckily, long and storied career in protests of health care reform campus security had been on the ball, or else we may have had Columnist America and elsewhere, and economic recovery plans. numerous parking violators endangering…the students and… and they don’t appear to Politicians and other forces yeah. Sure, it is the university’s policy, but when campus secu- be going anywhere soon. eagerly stoke these fires for rity officers’ fellow students become nothing more than tools But while fearmonger- their own profit, and I see no in their training for law enforcement careers the line has been With the recent visit to ing and hatred may be simply reason why a story like this crossed. our campus by the Genocide political tools to many, it is should be one of a kind as long I personally have several parking citations under my belt: Awareness Project and the important to consider the costs as political forces are willing two jammed meters, one expired meter and a reserved park- arguments over health care and dangers of such tactics. to ride the wave of hatred. ing. Upon having my appeals returned to me, I realized there reform becoming more unruly In the news recently was Fearmongering may be an were several changes made to the actual violations. by the day, a topic on the the story of Bill Sparkman, a effective political tool, but I In summary, the reserved parking was thrown out because minds of many is the state of part-time federal census taker, would implore those respon- it was not clearly marked; of the two jammed meters, one rhetoric and debate in America who was found several weeks sible to remember that the mysteriously turned into reserved parking (adding $10) and today. Some are asking to what ago hung from a tree in a politics of fear are more than the other had a foreign name, though the rest of the info was extent angry and even violent rural Tennessee cemetery. He simply tools; they are the forc- correct. I need to point out I still have the originals so I know I tones of argument are appro- was naked, and had the word es responsible for the worst in am not mistaken. Why didn’t I pursue this further? The lack of priate and healthy, and wheth- “FED” carved into his chest. humanity and for the darkest information on how to contact anyone other than the appeals er or not they are indicative of It’s not a pleasant story, but it moments in our shared his- committee and something called a job, which has a nasty side greater social problems. raises some important points. tory. effect of taking time. I do wonder how many others have expe- Political entertainers It would be hyperbolic to rienced this. like Glenn Beck and Rush directly pin this murder on Limbaugh, among others, are commentators like Beck, but to Scared about fearmongering? no strangers to rousing the deny the relevance of today’s E-mail Mansourian at Bummed over campus securty? E-mail Anselmino [email protected] at [email protected] forces of anger, hatred and fear political climate to this story Illustration by Tate Mlady / The Advocate Mlady / The Illustration by Tate
Page 6, The Advocate A&E Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Quartetto Gelato presents classical with a twist
By ANNA GEORGE every major city in Canada. A&E Editor This will be the second time the classically trained musi- Time for a vacation? Good, cians will grace MSUM with because the second feature their presence. They are of the Performing Art Series, thrilled to be back and are Quartetto Gelato, is ready to introducing two new players, take you. Mclellan and Maier. Using a combination of Along with being virtuosos voice, violin, oboe, accordion on their instruments, this is a and cello, Quartetto Gelato group of artists whose creative brings a range of eclectic energy never ends. music to its listeners. You will “I am more at home being find gypsy, tango, virtuosic on stage then I am in everyday showpieces, romantic arias, life,” DeSotto said. “The stage classical, folk and even some allows me to express myself Vegas tunes. musically in a way that I could Quartetto Gelato started as never do verbally.” four friends and colleagues The four members use their getting together to play music alter egos to create their own they were passionate about, genre of music. They hope which was typically not heard to inspire young people and of in the classical world. With new groups for generations the fresh sound the four cre- to come. ated, word got around and “Listen to your heart and they were invited to do a local do not be afraid to dream,” DeSotto said, referring to
aspiring college students. “Do If there were ever a group of musicians not wait for somebody to tell that could make you what will work. You have anyone feel at to explore all your ideas.” home with classical This performance is open to “ music, Quartetto all ages and there is reduced Gelato is it.” fee for MSUM students. photo submitted For other ticket information, Newsday (NY) Quartetto Gelato is made up of, left to right, Colin Maier, Elizabeth Mclellan, Peter DeSotto and call or visit the MSUM Box Alexander Sevastian. Office. gig at a friend’s restaurant. other members throughout Colin Maier, the multi-instru- journey. Quartetto Gelato will be “The audience was thrilled,” the years, Quartetto Gelato ment man. He is able to play “Not only does our music performing Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 violinist Peter DeSotto said. is still making a statement. the oboe, clarinet, guitar, man- travel the globe, but our sto- p.m. in the Hansen Theatre. “We realized this was some- Alexander Sevastian is a dolin and other instruments. ries and anecdotes really grab thing we could make work four-time World Accordion He is also a trained actor and our audience and connect with and still have fun.” Champion. Elizabeth Mclellan gymnast. them,” DeSotto said. Peter DeSotto is the only is an exquisite cellist who plays What is significant about Quartetto Gelato has per- George can be reached original member left, but the double bass. The most Quartetto Gelato is its abil- formed in Europe, Asia, every at [email protected] with the addition of three recent addition to the group is ity to take the audience on a state in the United States and Dragon Radio’s compiled top 30 Sixth annual F-M Visual from record labels sent in 1. Dead Weather 17. AFI Horedhoud Crash Love Artists Studio Crawl 2. Fruit Bats 18. Sootara The Ruminant Band Allies of the Heart 3. Turbo Fruits 19.True Margrit By ANNA GEORGE be opening their doors to the Eric Syvertson will be fea- Echo Kid Fat Possum The Juggler’s Progress A&E Editor public. There are also “Art” tured and information about 4. The Ettes 20. New Moon buttons that crawlers can the West Fargo Community Do You Want Powert? Willem Maker This year’s Studio Crawl wear to receive discounts at a Arts program will be avail- 5. Damn Bulets 21. La Roux will be “stronger, faster and variety of area businesses for able. Electric Folk Boogie La Roux better than ever before,” eating, shopping and enter- This event is free and open 6. Yonder Moutain String 22. Awesome Color according to Studio Crawl’s tainment fun. to the public. Band Electric Aborigines executive director Jon Offutt. A couple of other fea- Studio Crawl maps are The Show 23. Wild Beasts Studio Crawl is an annual tures will be offered, includ- available at The Plains Art 7. Modest Mouse Two Dancers event held on the first week- ing discounted tickets to Museum along with a pre- No One’s First and 24. Literary Greats end in October inviting the “The Foreigner.” The HoDo view of exhibits. You’re Next Ocean, Meet the Valley public into studios of many Lounge will host “Jonesin’ for The Studio Crawl will take 8. Sea Wolf working artists in the F-M Dan,” a fundraiser for artist place this weekend, Oct. 3 25. You Just Don’t and the White Water, White area. Dan Jones. The Spirit Room and 4. Ashtray Life Bloom The crawl was established will host an artist reception For more information visit Monsters and Bird Mon- 9. Vampire Hands in 2004 to develop an aware- for “Variations on Space,” a www.fmva.us. sters ness and appreciation for the new photography exhibit and Me And You Cherry Red 26. Animal Collective quality and diversity of the the Fargo Theatre will offer 10. Arctic Monkeys Summertime Clothes visual arts in the region. discounts to crawlers who Humbug Remixes During this two-day event, would like to see a film at the 11. Blitzen Trapper 27. Antipop Consortium hosted by the F-M Visual historic theater. Furr Fluorescent Black Artists, the public is able to Another perk is that many 12. Owl City 28. Grand Archives visit artists in their element downtown restaurants and Ocean Eyes Keep in Mind Franken- and are exposed to an educa- shops will be participating 13. Raveonettes stein tional experience. and will remain open late In and Out of Control 29. Hockey Participating artists not Saturday evening. 14. Progmatic Mind Chaos only display their work but West Fargo High School My Clone 30. The Black Angels also demonstrate their craft will also be hosting an art 15. Dot Dot Dot Directions to See a Ghost and describe their unique department open house dur- I experiences as working art- ing the crawl hours. Visual 16. We Shot The Moon George can be reached ists. works of instructors Ron at [email protected] A Sliver Lining Artists at 34 locations will Boehm, Brenda Luthi and Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 A&E Page 7, The Advocate
Matt Damon & Corn: A Winning Combination Publish your work in the Advocate! By CONOR HOLT the same folksy optimism a serious drama about taking Staff Writer throughout the film. Despite down a major agri-business We’re trying something his problems and obstacles, corporation, Damon’s perfor- new! It is 1991 and Mark Whitacre he genuinely believes he’s mance and the films zany Each week a piece of is the vice president of ADM, going to come out on top, music preserves its comedic student work will be a massive corn company in even as the FBI pursue him tone. It helps us to digest the selected and published in the Midwest. He has a nice for the same crimes he helped thick plot and remember not the A&E section of the house, a loving family and a expose. Is this all an act, or to take the film to seriously. Advocate. good job, but part of that job is that what he’s really like? At the end of the film, an If interested, please sub- includes illegally fixing prices Bipolar disorder is mentioned, FBI agent asks Whitacre “Why mit a photo, short story, with their foreign competitors. and Whitacre has been diag- do you keep lying?” Whitacre poem, comic or drawing After a chance meeting with nosed and treated for it. But doesn’t have an answer, and in an e-mail along with the FBI, he explains his dis- the movie simply approaches neither does the film, but no the title of the piece, your pleasure with these business Whitacre as a character, choos- answer would really explain or name, major and what dealings and turns informant. ing to revel in his neurotic, justify the actions of Whitacre. year you are in school to “How about this guy contradicting personality. He exposed a worldwide [email protected].
Whitacre?” asks one FBI photo submitted Damon carries this off by corporate scam, while also agent. “The guy’s making 350 fully transforming himself, embezzling nine million dol- grand a year, and he turns to a maddeningly annoying not only with a 30-pound lars and ended up serving a informant. When does that film, but all problems fall to weight gain, but also by devel- prison term three times longer Quote of the happen?” That remains the the wayside thanks to a stellar oping his quirky smiles and than his CEOs. week: central question of the film: performance of Whitacre by Midwestern phrases. His char- To be sure, “The Informant!” what was Whitacre thinking Matt Damon. acter is so well-established by is the story of a flawed hero, “The statistics on when he did this? Was it for Sporting a massive toupee his actions and dialogue that but it’s also one of the best sanity are that one justice, glory, wealth or just and a ridiculous mustache, we accept whatever happens comedies of the year. for fun? Damon is more funny look- to him, no matter how crazy out of every four “The Informant!” gives us ing than he ever has been, but the story gets. Yes, the film evidence for each theory, but that’s only the tip of his come- covers five years of wiretap- Americans is suffer- no conclusive answer. He says dic performance. Through the ping and criminal investiga- ing from some form he doesn’t approve of what’s course of the film he is both tions in a lot of detail and it is going on, but continues to take a clever, resourceful informer at times difficult to follow. But of mental illness. illegal bonuses. He dreams of for the FBI and an inept, bum- Damon is such fun to watch Think of your three one day becoming president bling fool and a compulsive and his character is so loony, of ADM, all the while helping liar. that you thoroughly enjoy the best friends. If they’re the FBI take down its current What makes this so funny is ride. Holt can be reached CEOs. This could have led that Damon’s Whitacre retains In what could otherwise be at [email protected] okay, then it’s you.”
-Rita Mae Brown RENT: satisfying and decent
By LEZLIE LEEANN worked well together and real- The second act seemed a Staff Writer ly got you to care about their little flat and longer, even lives and what was happening with less acts than the first. At “RENT” is one of the lon- to them. “One Song Glory” this time some of the relation- gest-running shows on was right on and Michaels did ships still were not thoroughly Broadway and MSUM’s the- a great job of portraying the established. ater department attempts to emotion and feeling behind The relationship between recreate its success with its living with AIDS. Angel, played by freshman first show of the season. Carolyn Schmitz, a fresh- Nikko Raymo, and Tom This production had a lot man, made her MSUM debut Collins, played by senior Sean of hype and great things were as Mimi. At the start she came Palmer, needed more from the expected. For the most part, I in a little shaky and quiet, actors to be believable. It just was satisfied with the produc- but as the show went on she didn’t feel like they were truly tion. A couple of things could seemed to warm up and be a couple. They needed to care have been better though, espe- more believable as a person more about the fact Angel was cially in the second act of the living with the virus. dying from AIDS. show. The musical started on a Freshman Jamaica Meyer, “RENT” runs through strong note with two talented who played Joanne, and Olson next weekend. I encourage leads. performed the best song of people to go see it because The relationship between the night in the first act. It the direction and acting were Mark, an amateur videogra- was “Tango Maureen,” a song decent. The performance truly pher played by sophomore where they both sing about the embraces the lives of people Ivan Olson, and Roger, a woman they love. Not only who struggle with AIDS in wannabe rock star played by was the singing phenomenal America. senior Tyler Michaels, seemed but the choreography really to be well-established from added to the feeling of the LeeAnn can be reached the beginning. The two actors song. at [email protected]
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Dragon Intramurals Intramurals prove popular
By TIM STULKEN Sports Editor Although they are not varsity athletes, hundreds of Dragons enjoy playing competitive sports each week through the Spring session Dragon Intramural depart- ment. registration: Oct. The department hosts sev- 7-21. Register at eral different competitive leagues during five differ- mnstate.edu/in- ent sessions. The fall session, tramurals. which is nearly complete, hosted two-on-two volleyball, three-on-three basketball, soc- Winter session cer, flag football and swim- ming. sports: 4-on-4 vol- Intramural volleyball was leyball, 5-on-5 bas- the most popular. The program had a total of 66 teams, with ketball, dodgeball, 132 people, in the two-on-two kickball, hockey. volleyball leagues compet- ing in men, women and coed leagues. The men’s and wom- en’s divisions were further divided into “pro” and “rec” leagues to incorporate people …only at of all different skill levels. “We haven’t had over 60 teams since I’ve been here,” Union City. junior Natasha Smith said. “It’s the largest number of teams I’ve heard of.” Smith, who plays volleyball, attributed this year’s success to the passionate intramural Signature Pizza staff. “I think part of the reason we have had so many people sign up to play is because everyone ry an taliano Cal one at can play and it’s fun,” Smith corch ire i a said. “Also, our staff has been enthusiastic, and people just hear about it through word of mouth. I decided to play Dollar because I was active in high Lunch school and wanted to stay Cup o ot oodles involved in college.” teaming roth or The fall session is almost at an end, but don’t despair. dd any rotien or Registration for the first win- and any Veggie or ter session begins Wednesday. The popular sports in this session are four-on-four vol- Salad leyball and five-on-five basket- ry our new apa ball. To register go to the intra- Valley Chic en mural Web site: http://www. mnstate.edu/intramurals. alad Photo by Abby paul / The advocate Stulken can be reached Meghan Davis competes in a two-on-two intramural volleyball match on Sunday Sept. 27. pring i $4.50 at [email protected] ettuce, Chic en, ranny mith pples, alnuts rapes and Carrots
ave yo t ied o U timate a a ine Avai a e M 11 Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Sports Page 9, The Advocate Reed leads Dragons rain or shine After a strong start to the season, the team loses two at home
Photo by Abby Paul / The advocate Photo by Abby Paul / The advocate Senior captain Jenna Reed attacks the ball. “She always Reed (fourth from the right) high fives teammates as the game begins on Sunday Sept. 27. The drag- gives everything that she’s got,” said coach Rollie Bulock. ons were defeated by the Bemidji State Beavers 5-3. By Logan Grossman drama, and a lot of trust into the real world. her schooling, but plans to tough times,” she said. “There Staff Writer between us, and I know that “I’m double majoring with stay active. always will be, but things do Throughout the Dragon by the end of the year fans will a degree in Psychology and “I would like to play soccer get better. You just have to be soccer team’s up-and-down see a greatly improved team.” English with an emphasis in more, but I just don’t think I flexible and adjust, and with season, senior captain Jenna Coach Bulock said, “It’s a writing, but right now I am can afford to,” she said. “I have some help from friends, team- Reed has proven herself a young team, but they’ve been applying for law school,” she had a lot of problems with my mates or classmates things will great leader. doing well. We’ve played said. “The top schools I’m dislocated knee, so I’m going to improve. Just remember to “Her greatest strength is some difficult teams but held looking at are U of M – Twin probably avoid contact sports always stick with your goals.” her strong desire to play well our ground. It’s been strange. Cities and the University of after graduation.” and win,” head coach Rollie We’ve been winning early, and Madison, Wisconsin, and Heading into “adult life,” Bulock said. “She always then they catch us late. We just hopefully I can get my three- Reed said she would like to gives everything that she’s got have to look ahead to the next year degree.” remind upcoming players and when she plays. Saturday’s game and see how the season Reed said she will likely not students that she’s been there. Grossman can be reached game was a perfect example. goes.” continue to play soccer after “There are going to be at [email protected] She wasn’t feeling good, but Reed said that she wants to still went out and played her help the younger girls accom- heart out.” plish their goals. Even though this is Reed’s “She has a true quality of last year, she still has a good leadership,” said Bulock. “The time enjoying the passion of example she sets will definite- the game and the company of ly be missed next year. And her teammates. her skills as a player ... will “I love our team this year,” leave a big hole.” she said. “There are a lot of Despite her reluctance to young girls, and they’re really leave the team, Reed is look- working hard. There’s so little ing forward to heading out
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Al Odden before Saturday’s football Abby Paul / the advocate game. Both were voted on by the stu- Dragon fans watch junior Ash- dent body and announced winners ley Pyfferoen spike the ball. Thursday night before the volleyball Dragons dominated 3-0. game. Chris Franz / the advocate Watching the homecoming football game through his ski goggles, junior Justin Nistler was one of many students who wore a unique outfit to the game.
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By Suman Paudel dents are expecting spicy and to a non-profit organization Staff Writer hot foods at the event. for street children in Nepal. The Nepali Student “I would expect meals to Also, $500 was donated Association (NSA) is hold- be served in a family setting to Samikhsya Thapa, a 6- lauren taute / the advocate ing a traditional Nepali event with large quantities of tra- year-old from Dang, Nepal, Students from MSUM march to raise awareness for domestic called “Yatra,” which means ditional food,” student Tony to help cure Acute Myeloid violence in an event called “Take Back the Night.” This was a journey, at 4 p.m. today in Dahlen said. Leukemia, a form of blood Tri-College event that took place Tuesday. the CMU Ballroom. With all the new types of cancer. In 2008 $1,489 was Some of the major programs programs, presentation, food donated to a water cleaning at the event will include a and dance, NSA expects this project. presentation called “Mystery event to be a huge success. “Being an educated person, Behind Nepali Population at A few Nepali students, it is our responsibility to help MSUM,” a cultural dance, who established NSA in 2006 poor people and orphans,” singing, music, a silent art have been organizing events said Ishwor Pokhrel, presi- auction, ethnic Nepali food, every year in order to raise dent of NSA. Masala tea and henna tat- funds and help support peo- NSA has around 50 mem- toos. ple living below the poverty bers and many volunteers. “We are expecting more line in Nepal. visitors this time from Fargo The motive of the orga- and Moorhead area, since we nization is to share culture would like to share our cul- among foreign students. ture and learn at the same In 2006, a total of $3,600 time,” said NSA member was donated to bring solar Deepsha Shrestha. power light to 50 households $ Since Nepal is an Asian in a Chunga village in Nepal. Paudel can be reached at country, most foreign stu- In 2007, $2,600 was donated [email protected] 69
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