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Thursday 09.24.09 Vol. 39 No. 5 AdvocateAn award-winning newspaper published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community Nursing program gets dropped Administration remains optimistic as budget cuts are made By holly lavecchia came quietly in the midst of an the whole nursing program is Winona State; the three-year and will be phased out: pub- Copy Editor aggressive campaign to dial being cut, when really it is just accelerated bachelor of science lic, human service and health Two weeks ago, 105 MSUM down the university’s looming one of our tracks,” said Jane and nursing (BSN); the RNB, a administration and commu- students who did not get deficit. The Academic Affairs Bergland, professor of nurs- program for registered nurses nity counseling, both master’s accepted into the bachelor of Budget Advisory Committee ing. to complete their education programs. science and nursing program was created to review the cost- Last year the nursing depart- and walk away with a bache- Only those people directly for 2009-2010 received a letter recovery ratio of every department offered four programs lor’s degree; and the master of associated with the nursing stating that they had missed ment on campus and found to students: the doctorate of science and nursing degree. program or the budget adviso- their chance. The program is the bachelor of science and nursing practice, an exclu- Of these, only the latter ry committee have even heard being cancelled and will not nursing wanting, along with a sively online program operat- two will continue to admit about the university’s verdict continue to admit students. few others. ing in conjunction with other students after this fall. Two so far. This administrative decision “The misconception is that universities like Mankato and other programs were also cut Nursing, Back page Dorms develop communities By taaren haak “We view this as a pilot year academic activities, meeting Copy Editor and we’d like to expand next GPA requirements and attend- Some groups of freshmen year.” ing classes. These points will are getting the opportunity First year students receive accumulate throughout the to participate in the inaugu- many benefits from being a school as the basis of a competi- ral year of a new program part of a living learning com- tion between the communities on campus, the living learning munity; one is having an older called the Dragon Cup, loosely communities. student, known as a Dragon modeled after the Hogwarts The communities, based in Mentor, living on the floor House Cup from the “Harry the Dahl and East Snarr resi- with them. Potter” series, Wolter said. dence halls, are designated by “I’m hoping to promote The living learning commu- four different areas of study: their education, their studying nities have been welcomed on education, bioscience, visual skills, things like that,” said campus so far, but got off to arts and Dragon Core. The junior biochemistry biotech- a slow start. The idea was Dragon Core community is nology major Tony Nguyen, a brought up by interested fac- comprised of students with Dragon Mentor for the biosci- ulty members with discussions many different majors, as well ences community on the first beginning last fall. The pro- as some who are undeclared. floor of East Snarr. gram wasn’t up and running Living learning communi- The communities still have a until mid-spring, due to from ties have been a part of uni- resident assistant to work with the flood. Many incoming versities across the country for resident life and policy. The students weren’t aware of the at least three decades, but are Dragon Mentors are in charge program. Veronica Michaels new to MSUM. of academic programming, and the Student Affairs office “We’ve tried for a couple of such as arranging speakers did a lot of leg work, contact- years, but with some changes and events, helping them with ing students by phone and in staffing, some new oppor- homework and promoting mail to invite them into the tunities opened up,” said activities and faculty relation- program, Wolter said. Diane Wolter, director of the ships within the area of study, Health education major Academic Resource Office Nguyen said. Kara Johnson didn’t receive lauren taute / the advocate and facilitator for the living The students will earn Learning community mentor Tony Nguyen assists freshmen bi- learning community program. points from participation in Learning, Back Page ology students Kendra Mooberry, Courtney Kokesch and Rachel Loomis during a learning community lab. Internet irritates on-campus students Jenessa McCallister GoMoorhead is now a divi- tually be an improvement.” said. “We’re trying to expand 218.284.4638, email at www. Staff Writer sion of 702 Communications, Technicians from 702 the usage area without giving [email protected] or Students who live in the and the transition was sup- Communications have been Internet to the whole neigh- online at www.facebook. MSUM residence halls have posed to provide a better qual- assessing the issues, some borhood.” com/702communications or been experiencing numerous ity Internet. Brian Crommett of which include IP address Along with the housing www.twitter.com/702com. issues with the Internet ser- is the sales and services man- allocation, packet shaper vir- and residence hall staff, 702 “The main thing is that vices. The main reason for ager at 702 Communications, tual connections, access point Communications has set up we want to hear from stu- the issues has been the transi- and has been working directly bottle necks and NAT transla- several methods of getting dents; without knowing of the tion from GoMoorhead to 702 with the residence hall Internet tions. feedback from students. “We problems we can’t fix them,” Communications. problems. Another reason for the sent out several e-mails and Crommett said. “So contact us On Sept. 1, 702 “There is now a fiber issues is the increase in devic- put up posters to inform stu- with any problems regarding Communications acquired straight from MSUM to 702 es on the network. “Not dents,” Phillips said. “We the internet as soon as they GoMoorhead, the Internet pro- Communications, as opposed only do we have students want to keep them informed, occur.” vider to MSUM dorms. Since to when it went across town connecting their laptops, but as well as know if there are According to Heather this time, Internet in the dorms with GoMoorhead,” Crommett now we have XBOXs, Wiis, improvements at all.” Phillips, director of housing has been extremely unreliable said. “The path this way is iPhones, etc., all of which take 702 Communications can and often unresponsive. more direct, and should even- up Internet usage,” Crommett be reached via phone at Internet, Back Page Page 2, The Advocate Briefs Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009

Eurospring photos ents the student organization Questions about Security update awards banquet. displayed graduate school Director of Campus Security Michael Parks A photo exhibit called The Student Activity Do you have questions “Eurospring 2009: Scenes Budget Committee meets about graduate school? Along the Journey,” is fea- Thursdays at 10 a.m. This Is graduate school in your BY LESLIE WOOD tured in the circulation lobby group coordinates the devel- future? The Tri-College Features Editor a.m. on Sept. 18. The female of the library. opment of student activ- Graduate and Professional fell between the first and sec- Students and staff are wel- ity budgets, reviews requests Day is here for you. Come Damaged vehicle ond floors of South Snarr. come to see the display now from students and student on over to Concordia to ask A vehicle was damaged She received minor injuries through Oct. 15. organizations throughout the graduate schools in the region in A-3 Lot at 12:12 p.m. on to her hip but declined trans- academic year for funding questions about admission Sept. 14. Minor damage was portation to a hospital. Fargo-Moorhead related to student activities requirements and various received from collision. community walk and makes recommendations programs they offer. Drinking in the The 2009 North Dakota to the university president The Graduate and Stolen bike dorms “Out of the Darkness” com- regarding allocations. Professional Day is going to A bike was stolen outside In Dahl, a female student munity walk will take place To join one or both of these be held from 12:30-4:30 p.m. of East Snarr at 6:51 p.m. on was cited by Moorhead Sunday at Lindenwood Park committees, you will need Wednesday in the Centrum in Sept. 14. Police Department for minor in Fargo. to be appointed by Student the Knutson Center. consumption at 1:27 a.m. on Registration is at 1 p.m. and Senate. You can apply online Crosswalk Sept. 19. The student was the walk is at 2 p.m. at http://www.mnstate.edu/ Colleges Against accident referred to judicial affairs. acadaff/committees. Cancer holds meeting A female student was Students needed MSUM’s Colleges Against struck by a motor vehicle Cited consumption for committees Delta Zeta recruitment Cancer will have its first meet- on the 14th Street crosswalk A male student was The Student Organization Delta Zeta is having an ing at 7 p.m. on Sunday in at 8:21 p.m. on Sept. 14. The referred to judicial affairs at Advisory Committee meets informal recruitement for stu- CMU 208. driver had stopped at a stop 12:57 a.m. on Sept. 20 for con- Tuesdays at 12 p.m. This group dents interested in joining the It is a new organization sign but did not see the stu- sumption of alcohol. represents the needs and con- sorority. and is always looking for new dent crossing. The student cerns of students involved Today there will be a sand members. Its main event is received minor injuries and Intoxicated in the in student organizations and volleyball tournament at 1 MSUM’s Relay for Life. was not transported to hos- parking lot activities and chooses the “of p.m. at the Dahl volleyball pital. A female student was the month” awards and pres- courts. Following at 6 p.m. Planetarium event found intoxicated in E Lot at there will be a service project “Two Small Pieces of Glass” Staircase tumble 1:50 a.m. on Sept. 20. The stu- Advocate meetings at Churches United. will be the featured show at A student slipped down dent was cited by Moorhead 4 p.m. Mondays in MSUM’s planetarium Sundays stairs in Snarr complex at 8:15 Police Department. Environment group at 2 p.m. and Mondays at 7 CMU 110 plans first event p.m., Sept. 13 - Nov. 16. Unique music comes The Advocate would like to The Network for Come and join two young to Moorhead invite any interested students Environmentally Educated astronomers at a star party On Oct. 2, MSUM’s Nordic The to its weekly meetings in The Dragons (NEED) will be host- as they learn how telescopes Culture Clubs will host the Advocate office. Pick up an ing their first event at 9 a.m. work, the history of telescopes welcoming of the unique application today and apply on Saturday at Lindenwood and the major discoveries rock band Krauka, who is to be a sports writer, staff Park. made by these instruments. putting on a session called writer, cartoonist or photogra- ap They have teamed up with- The planetarium is locat- “Skin/Bone/Wood: Parallel pher. Photographers meetings the Dakota Audubon society, ed on the MSUM campus in Traditions in Music Master H are at 4:30 p.m. NDSU and Concordia t clean Bridges Hall room 167. General Class.” The event will take 9.24 7:30 p.m. RENT, up a section of the river. admission is $3, and children place at 3 p.m. in the Fox Gaede Stage The If you have any questions, aged 12 and under, senior citi- Recital Hall. 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Advocate editorial board Megan Nitschke Michael Smith Kimberly Ehrlich Editor Assistant Editor Opinion Editor Homecoming week encourages school spirit This week is homecoming week; an opportunity to explore the meaning of involvement, school spirit and most importantly fun. The homecoming events kicked off last Friday with the annual homecoming parade, which included student organizations as well as the week’s royalty. Monday was the Burning of the M. This is a unique event that really brings out the idea of Dragon pride. Many students gathered outside of Nemzek to enjoy hu- morous skits performed by the sororities and the dance team, watch a large “M” get set on fi re and fi nish off the night with a large fi rework display. One of the homecoming events will have a lasting im- pression. A contest is on-going to develop a fi ght song for our university. The lyrics must be original, creative and display dragon pride. The deadline for submission is tomorrow. The reward for best fi ght song is $100. Songs may be col- Advocate Mlady / The Illustration by Tate laborations, but then the prize money must be split. Today the Johnny Holm Band will provide the night’s entertainment with a large concert/dance outside of Nemzek. GAP comes to campus

Participating in these events isn’t a requirement, nor LETTER TO THE EDITOR does it have to be a priority, but it’s times like these that you will truly feel a part of the Dragon community. In the spring of 2008, the Genocide Awareness extremist murdered Dr. George Tiller, an abor- Project (GAP) came to our campus. They were tion provider. While GAP has no connection Plus, it only happens once a year. You might as well brought by the Collegians for Life, after hav- to the murder, we need to think about their dive into the week and get as much enjoyment out of it ing spent years raising the several thousands message and its inflammatory nature, and the as possible. of dollars for GAP’s fee. It has been found larger issue of abortion providers being threat- out that GAP is returning to our campus on ened with violence. For freshmen, it’s a great opprotunity to get out there September 23rd & 24th, in the midst of home- Undoubtedly, many women on our campus on campus and see what our school is all about. And for coming week. have had an unintended pregnancy, and many returning students, it’s a time to see the new students on For those who weren’t on our campus during of these women likely chose abortion. GAP campus and celebrate what we’re all about. that time, or don’t remember, GAP is an anti- tells us that these women — that any woman choice group that travels across the country who decides to make such a choice — are com- A lot of excitement rests in who will sit on the home- protesting abortion. They set up massive post- parable to mass murderers like Hitler and the coming court. Will your pick be the winner? ers that feature pictures of aborted fetuses in Ku Klux Klan. Furthermore, their comparisons comparison with victims of genocidal violence. are degrading to the people who have expe- Make sure you also stop by MSUM’s production of Some of these pictures depict black men hang- rienced — and continue to struggle against “RENT,” to be preformed 7:30 today and later on in the ing from trees after being lynched by white — the violence of a racist society. week as well. supremacist groups, victims of the Holocaust, Unfortunately, MSUM is required to let GAP victims of the Rwandan and Cambodian geno- have a presence on campus because it is a pub- All in all, have fun this week with all the festivities that cides and animals being experimented on. lic institution. However, we, along with many are going on around campus. Meet new people and try GAP insists that these atrocities are equivalent others feel that GAP is a threat to our safety things outside your comfort zone. Remember, wear red. to abortion, a medical procedure many women and to our ability to learn. Although it may be choose for themselves everyday. tempting to confront the people involved with See next week’s Advocate for full homecoming cover- Even if we ignore the politics, GAP’s pres- GAP, they feed off negative attention, so it may age including a photo spread. ence affects the atmosphere and safety of our be better to write your thoughts to Collegians campus. Their last visit took many students by For Life or President Szymanski. complete surprise, and most of us felt unsure how to deal with the nature and content of their message. Those of us who work with abortion services are only too familiar with the KATHRYN TROXEL & NATASSJA GUNASENA threat of violence. In May 2009, an anti-choice MSUM STUDENTS The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily those of the college administration, faculty or student body. The Advocate encourages letters to the editor and your turn submissions. They should be typed and must include the writer’s name, signature, Talk to the Trainer address, phone number, year in school or occupation ______and any affi liations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to The Advocate teamed up with the Wellness Center to answer students’ questions about wellness and fi tness issues. Inquiries are published anonymously. Please send questions to MSUM Box 130, Marissa Parmer at [email protected] dropped off in The Advocate offi ce or e-mailed to [email protected]. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Opinion Page 5, The Advocate The one day I actually watch the news I’m a simple man. A man to pronounce doing so would be against of mass destruction. Or when who lives life the way it pres- his love for my beliefs. Bush gave a speech on how he ents itself to me at any given Beyonce. During a joint session of has a plan to cut the national moment, and operates accord- Ross Peterson Great. Three congress, Representative Joe deficit. Or the time when Bush ingly. I close myself off into musicians Wilson interrupted President said our mission in Iraq was my own little ball and roll that I hate Obama, yelling “You lie,” accomplished. An air horn through the walks of exis- Columnist with a fiery while the president was stat- wouldn’t be enough during tence. With such a philosophy passion, all ing that his plan does not those statements. like this, it should come to no in the same cover illegal immigrants. This I couldn’t take it anymore. surprise that I am in a minori- wait for Monday night foot- agonizing is quite ironic to say the least, I curled up in the fetal posi- ty; I haven’t watched the news ball. For the purpose of this 15 second segment. What’s as Mr. Wilson was the deci- tion and cried to the heavens. in over four months. column, I thought that maybe next? The Black Eyed Peas sive vote to approve for pre- I frantically ran to the Ballard I can hear the questions now. just once, and only once, I and Lil’ Wayne do a quartet scription drugs to be given to Hall parking lot, hoping to “Why the hell not?” “Don’t should watch the news to see with Soulja Boy and Green illegal immigrants, approving see Michael J. Fox waving me you care about anything?” what I’m missing out on. Day? God help us all. of the Medicare Prescription towards his Delorean so I may “You’re so ignorant!” Allow Before I could see any news In politics, the healthcare Drug and Modernization Act go back in time and break my me to explain myself. Before that had any merit to be pre- debate is still going on. The in 2003. TV with a sledge hammer. It I contemplate on the deci- sented on a national medium, more it gets talked about, the Surprisingly, I did not have was the one day I watched the sion to watch the news, I ask the headline story was Kanye more chance another person an aneurism at this sudden out- news, and it is a day I abso- myself, “Do I want to see how West jumping onto the VMA’s has to criticize the plan just to burst and hypocrisy; instead, I lutely regret. ridiculous the real world is?” I stage in sheer, drunken-loon make the democrats look bad. was curious as to where Wilson Hate the news? answer with a booming, “No,” fashion, pulling the micro- Granted, I’m not taking either was when Bush gave a speech E-mail Peterson at petersonro@ and switch over to ESPN as I phone away from Taylor Swift side on the debate because on how they found weapons mnstate.edu Woes and pros

Kimberly Ehrlich

Opinion Editor

Amidst the budget crises, the layoffs and several actions of questionable morality, there is a ray of light coming from MnSCU, and straight from the president herself. Recently, the MnSCU Board of Trustees has allocated $287,500 for bonuses for 35 administrators in the Minnesota State Colleges and University System. President Szymanski, having received a total of $9,000 as her bonus is donating $3,000 to academic scholarships and another $3,000 to the wellness center. Presidents at both Central Lakes College and Winona State University have done similar things with the money they received. These new bonuses are based on “performance pay” which Illustration by Tony Mansourian / The Advocate Mansourian / The Illustration by Tony refers to increasing enrollment in certain areas in the colleges and actions taken to close “achievement gaps” on campus. This is basically just a monetary award for teachers who do well at what they do. Although in times of financial problems, pay-offs for these sorts of things may seem inappropriate, I say whatever works for the betterment of the schools and the teachers should Enter stage never still be a main priority. sound good; I love what sing without being digitally The Advocate received a letter from one Senator Kathy Daft Punk did with it. altered. Please, nation, don’t Sheran, who voiced her disapproval of the timing and the actual Bin Valentine What I’m saying is that let this become a pandemic. bonuses themselves, which came during a year in which most these no-talent, off-pitch Auto-tuned songs are all college students are trying to find the money to pay for new Columnist nobodies are cashing in over the radio now and it’s increases in tuition. on a program that effec- become a challenge to find Her question was what are students supposed to think about tively lets them cheat a hit song that doesn’t use all this money? Look, times are tough, but we’re all doing our Oh Kanye, if only you had at doing the one thing it. Somebody call 9-1-1, auto- part to try to recover from it. real talent. Have you heard they’re getting paid to do — tune burning on the dance As evidenced by the actions of our president, the admin- this guy live? He sounds like sing! floor! Oh no oooh! If that istration is on our side, and willing to work for, and with us. someone punched him in the Auto-tuning is taking your wasn’t enough, there’s now Although the bonuses may have come at a bad time, they throat. Have you ever won- voice and filling in the bad an auto-tune for your iPod. come from a good idea, one that is backed by President Obama dered why he’s got perfect with the good. It takes the That’s right, now you too can — performance pay for teachers as an incentive to create better pitch on the radio? It’s because notes you’re off with and sound just like everyone else! I teachers and, in turn, better education. Regardless, I’m just glad he and other “pop stars” are turns them into robotic sound- love it and hate it at the same that I go to a school where I can be proud of the choices of my making use of (abusing) the ing gold. time. If only it didn’t sound president. auto-tune technique. You’ve I can’t wait for the day that so cool. undoubtedly heard the term people auto-tune their audi- by now – it’s the hottest thing tions for American Idol. Who Auto-tuned? Got some props to give? since real ability! knows, the day might come E-mail Valentine E-mail Ehrlich I’m not saying that it doesn’t when no one knows how to at [email protected] at [email protected] Illustration by Allen Kempf / The Advocate Allen Kempf / The Illustration by

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Features Page 6, The Advocate Homecoming King Finalists

Kody Krautkremer Josey Fog

Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Kody is majoring in exercise science with a minor in Josey is majoring in non-teaching physical edu- coaching. He is also a resident assistant and is in- cation with minors in leadership studies and volved in NRHH. He is the former president and cap- coaching. He is involved with Student Orientation tain of MSUM Men’s Rugby and is the sports coordi- Counselors, Dragon Entertainment Group, Dragon nator for the MSUM Intramural Office. Ambassadors and Men’s Rugby. Josey is also responsible for running the Dragon Channel.

Seth Stoxen Al Odden Ben Taylor

Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Al is majoring in earth science education. He is also Seth is majoring in music industry. He is also in- involved in Student Senate, Geo Club, pool leagues Ben is majoring in English education. He is a resi- volved in MEISA, Dragon Entertainment Group, and is the Campus Affairs Committee Chair. dent assistant. Lost Club, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble.

Casey Gruman Mitch Johnson

Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Casey is majoring in computer information sys- Mitch is majoring in mass communications with an tems with minors in business, art (graphic design) emphasis in public relations and a minor in market- and graphic communications. He is also involved ing. He is involved in Student Orientation Counsel- in Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU), Res Life, Ath- ors, Dragon Ambassadors, Public Relations Student letes in Action, Student Orientation Counselors, Society of America, Sustainable Campus Initiative SOC and Friends, Habitat for Humanity and the St. Committee and SOC and Friends. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. Page 7, The Advocate Features Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Homecoming Queen Finalists

Christina Marier Sarah Butrum Sarah Shirley

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Christina is majoring in paralegal with an Sarah is majoring in psychology with a minor in Submitted Photo emphasis in criminal and civil litigation. She business. She is involved in American Indian Stu- Sarah is majoring in mass communications is also involved in Student Orientation Coun- dent Association, Student Senate, Students Train- with an emphasis in advertising. She is in- selors, Minnesota State Paralegal Associa- ing Our Campus Against Racism, College Demo- volved in Student Orientation Counselors tion of Moorhead (MSPAM), SOC and Friends crats, Campus Free-Thought Alliance and is the and SOC and Friends. and Intramurals. Diversity Committee Chair.

Liz Jagol Kimberly Ness Laura Lien

Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Liz is majoring in biology with an emphasis in Kimberly is dual majoring in gerontological nurs- health and medical science. She is also involved ing and community health with a minor in leader- Submitted Photo in Student Orientation Counselors, SOC and ship studies. She is involved in Delta Zeta and is a Friends, Biology Research, Student Academic MSUM Dance Team alumna. Laura is majoring in accounting and busi- Conference, MSUM Rugby Team, American Indian ness administration. She is also involved Student Association (AISA) and Nemzek Noise. in the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority as financial Liz is a volunteer assistant in the Regional Sci- vice president, Dragon Business Associa- ence Center Prairie Plot Restoration Project in 3rd tion and is an upper-class honors appren- grade classrooms. tice.

2009 Homecoming Royalty Amanda Cashman

If you are currently a registered MSUM student or current MSUM employee, you can vote online at https://appserv.mnstate.edu/homecoming/royalty.php until 3 p.m. tomorrow.

Coronation and Variety Show Friday, Sept. 25 from 7 - 9 p.m. Location: Hansen Theatre

Get ready to be entertained because it’s time for the annual MSUM Variety Show! Acts range from the awful to the awesome. Crowning of the 88th MSUM Homecoming King and Queen will take place before the Variety Show. Submitted Photo Candidates will also be featured during the half-time show of the Homecoming Amanda is majoring in communication studies with Football Game on Saturday. The game starts at 1 p.m. minors in art and leadership studies. She is involved in Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF) and Chi Alpha. Amanda is also the desk manager for Snarr Sponsored by Homecoming 2009 Hall. Page 8, The Advocate News Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Richie teaches teamwork ing a prestigious award from improve undesiarable envior- ed me to do something else. Besides lecturing on the the university’s mass commu- ments if they know what to I wasn’t sure what,” Richie topic of ethics in leadership, nications department. look for. “[They should] be said. “In 1998, I just decided I Richie is accepting an award He will be giving his lec- able to identify dysfunctions was chaplain for the 49ers for from the mass communica- ture, “Five Dysfunctions of a of teams they are going into, 18 years and I wanted to do tions department of MSUM. Team,”this Friday at 2 p.m. in and ways to overcome that.” something else.” “It’s called the Exceptional the Center for Business (CB) Besides owning and pre- People had been encourag- Achievement Award for 111. Richie is a well-respect- siding over SLG Corporate, ing him to start a consult- Alumni in mass communica- ed speaker, and this lecture is Richie spent three decades in ing agency. And in 2004, he tions,” said Mark Strand, the one that corporate clients pay sports ministry. For 18 years, opened the Sports Leadership chair of the mass communica- $12,000 to hear. he was the chaplain for the Group, a teamwork and lead- tions department at MSUM. “The ‘Five Dysfunctions of a San Francisco 49ers. ership consulting firm. “Pat Richie has earned the Team,’ is a speech that teaches “My natural affinity was for “I realized I have something award for his emphasis on eth- executives, teams and corpo- college students in sports,” he to offer. I want people to feel ical leadership, teamwork and rations how teams work and said. happier, more comfortable at communications to audienc- submitted photo don’t work,” Richie said. Richie played college foot- work,” Richie said. es across the nation,” Strand By AMBER OLDS Richie is the president of ball at MSUM for three years. Richie felt that if he could said. “It is usually based on a Staff Writer SLG Corporate and the Sports It was this experience, as well teach leaders how to lead effec- person’s career that we award Leadership Group, a team- as his desire to reach college tively, he would accomplish them.” Pat Richie has built his work and leadership consult- students for Christ, that drew this. And his nearly 30 years Richie is excited to return to career on teamwork and has ing firm. him to his first career in sports of experience with building his alma mater to accept the three Super Bowl rings to This speech is an impor- ministry, which lasted about teamwork in minor and major award. “I’m very honored. [It] show for it. tant one for college students to 25 years. league sports gave him the always feels good to be hon- Richie is also an MSUM hear. “It prepares any student As chaplain, Richie helped experience to back up his new ored by your university.” alumnus. While visiting cam- for any sort of team,” Richie his teams strengthen their found career. Richie will be accepting pus this week he will be pre- said. “It helps them under- teamwork abilities. The 49ers “I don’t call myself a moti- the award at 3 p.m. today in senting a lecture and accept- stand what they are getting awarded Richie three Super vational speaker,” Richie said. the Center for Business 111. into.” Bowl rings for his work con- “I’m a business speaker and Tomorrow at 2 p.m., Richie Richie mentioned that stu- tributing to wins in the 23, 24 consultant.” will be giving his lecture, “The dents enter the work force and 29th Super Bowls. There are a few traits that a Five Dysfunctions of a team,” …only at expecting highly paid cor- When there was conflict great leader should possess, in CB 111. porate leaders to be good at over awarding Richie a ring, “[They have] to have the cour- working on a team, but that he recounts how Coach Mike age to confront difficult issues Union City. isn’t necessarily the case. Holmgren said, “[Pat] works in the team,” Richie said. “People can be really good just as hard as anyone else on Richie also said a great lead- at their jobs, but they can be the team, and deserves it.” er has to face the behaviors of bad at working in a team,” But Richie eventually left people hurting the team and Richie said. the ministry. be able to make unpopular Olds can be reached at Students can help to “When I left, I felt God want- decisions. [email protected] Signature Pizza

Try an Italiano Calzone at Professor to give photography lecture Scorch Fire Pizza will follow in the atrium. Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. established in 1994 by the The title of his lecture is A well-known photogra- MSUM Alumni Foundation, “Ancestral Landscapes: Iceland, pher, Gudmundson’s work has through the generosity of Dollar Photography and Other Odd appeared in nine books and MSUM alumni and friends, to Lunch Bits.” It will trace the evolution forms part of the permanent honor the university’s former Cup of Hot Noodles of a long-term photo/writing collections of the Museum president, Roland Dille and his & Steaming Broth for $1 project that explores a genealog- of Modern Art in New York, wife, Beth Dille. ical line back to a man named the San Francisco Museum The endowment raised Add any Protien for 75¢ Grimur Kamban, who was the of Modern Art, the Canadian nearly $3.2 million in gifts and and any Veggie for 50¢ first settler of the Faeroe Islands Centre for Architecture in pledges in 1994 and supports around A.D. 825. Montreal and the U.S. Embassy annual grants and the Dille The photographs and travel in Reykjavik, Iceland. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Salad journal entries examine specif- A Fargo native, Award. Try our new Napa ic family locations from south Gundmundson graduated from Each year, the Dille Fund for Moorhead, to Mountain, N.D., MSUM in 1974 with degrees Excellence Committee and the Valley Chicken submitted photo Salad to and through Iceland, the in education and mass com- president select one MSUM fac- Faeroe Islands, the British Isles munications and later earned ulty member to receive the Dille Advocate Staff Reports Spring Mix $4.50 and Norway. a master of fine arts in photog- Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Lettuce, Chicken, Prairie Public Television fol- raphy from the University of Award, which is one of the Granny Smith Wayne Gudmundson, a lowed Gudmundson to Iceland Minnesota and a master of sci- highest honors MSUM bestows Apples, Walnuts MSUM mass communications to explore the landscape and ence in educational administra- on its faculty. Being selected Grapes and Carrots professor, has been selected people that have inspired tion from Tri-College University. comes with a $1,200 prize. YUM! to deliver this year’s Roland countless artists. The program, He joined the faculty here in and Beth Dille Distinguished “A Photographer’s View of 1989. Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. today Iceland,” airs Tuesday, Sept. 22 The Dille Fund for Excellence in Science Lab 104. A reception at 9 p.m. and again Sunday, is a permanent endowment ave yo tied o Utimate aa ine Avaiae M 11

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By ANNA GEORGE Ellingson said. story of a local person living A&E Editor With multiple nights of pro- with HIV. Free HIV testing MSUM is kicking off this duction, one can except to see will be available. The event year’s theater season with the the same high-quality perfor- is sponsored by the Minkotta 1996 Tony Award-winning mance night after night. Health Project. Broadway musical, “RENT.” “[Choose] the night that fits After the Oct. 2 performance, Many of us know “RENT” into your schedule, but make topics that will be discussed as the 2005 motion picture sure to fit it into your sched- include myths and realities, featuring most of the original ule,” Ellingson said. safer sex, STIs and immuni- stage cast members. The production will take zations sponsored. The dis- The musical is about a group place at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24, cussion will be by MSUM’s of young musicians and art- 25, 26 and 30, Oct. 1 and 2. On Hendrix Health Center. ists struggling to survive on Oct. 3, performances will be at MSUM student tickets are New York’s lower east side 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. free but need to be purchased streets, many of them living The entire production of in advance and faculty and with AIDS. “RENT” contains adult con- staff tickets are at a reduced According to Craig tent similar to the movie. price. For more ticket informa- Ellingson, chair and direc- Following the Sept. 25 per- tion, please contact the MSUM tor of the theater depart- formance will be a discussion Box Office. ment, “RENT” was chosen about HIV in the Red-River for two reasons. First, it has Valley area. Included in the George can be reached been awhile since MSUM discussion will be local statis- at [email protected] has done a similar style of a tics, the impact on the Native contemporary/rock musical. American population and a Second, the rights just became available late last spring and MSUM wanted to be the first to produce the show in the F-M area. “We originally were going to stage another musical,” Ellingson said. “However, when we heard the rights for Photo submitted ‘RENT’ were available, we jumped at the chance.” The production calls for a emphasis in musical theater. to be part of something with great deal of talent, as cast She will be making her college such a tight bond.” members are needed to be debut in “RENT” as Mimi. “RENT” is a significant able to sing, dance and act. “I am terrified for open- musical because it brought Thankfully, MSUM is full of ing night,” Schmitz said. a new generation to the the- talented students who can do “Expectations are much high- ater. Creator Jonathan Larson all three of these things. er than that of high school wanted to write a musical for “As a director, one always theater.” the MTV-generation and he is looking for the best talent “RENT” cast members will succeeded on many different available,” Ellingson said. “I pull the audience in with the levels. am so proud of our students enduring love story, energiz- The play is also noteworthy and their work in this area.” ing music and message of because of the death of its cre- For the “RENT” produc- hope. To create a more inti- ator. Larson died shortly after tion, there is a cast of about mate feel, the production will the final dress rehearsal before 22 and a student production be held on Gaede Stage. Gaede its off-Broadway opening. staff of 33, with various fac- has a smaller thrust stage that “He was never able to enjoy ulty, staff, guest designers and gets closer to the seating, help- the global success of “RENT”or volunteers assisting with the ing to engage the audience. to see how, in just a few years, production. “It is amazing how strong a the fates of characters like One of the cast members is connection each character has Mimi, Roger and Angel would freshman Carolyn Schmitz, a with each other in the show,” have been altered by advanc- major in theater arts with an said Schmitz. “I feel thankful es in the treatment of AIDS,” Abby Paul / Advocate After singing “Light My Candle,” Mimi (Carolyn Schmitz) intices Roger (Tyler Michaels) into sharing a kiss. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 A&E Page 11, The Advocate Student pursues Miss America title Publish your work in By CHAYANEE HALEY a huge opportunity,” Ralston the Advocate! Staff Writer said. Competing for the title of There are several other We’re trying something Miss America is the oppor- duties, such as promoting new! tunity of a lifetime for Katie Children’s Miracle Network, Each week a piece of stu- Ralston, a MSUM student which is the official plat- dent work will be selected and the current Miss North form of the Miss America and published in the A&E Dakota. Organization. section of the Advocate. Ralston started compet- Ralston is also asked to pro- If interested, please sub- ing in pagents as a senior in mote other causes and organi- mit a photo, short story, high school and won the title zations, such as blood drives. poem, comic or drawing in of Miss Fargo. From there, an e-mail along with the she went to Williston, N.D. title of the piece, your name, It’s been a goal of to compete for the title of mine for a long time major and what year you Miss North Dakota. She did and it gives me an are in school to advocate@ not win the competition that opportunity to make mnstate.edu. year, but persevered and con- “ a difference.” tinued to pursue her goal to be Miss North Dakota. Five -Katie Ralston Top years later, with the local title of Miss Red River Valley, However, if she is asked to Ralston won the title of Miss promote something she charts, North Dakota. doesn’t believe in, Ralston is Ralston is currently taking allowed to decline. the year off from school to ful- “The title of Miss North again fill her duties as Miss North Dakota is more than just Dakota. She plans to resume achieving a dream,” Ralston By EVAN WICKER her schooling next year, with said. “It’s been a goal of mine Staff Writer a major in communications for a long time and it gives and minor in leadership stud- me an opportunity to make a Longevity is something ies. difference.” actors and artists are not As Miss North Dakota, In addition to beneficial accustomed to. More often Ralston has many opportu- duties of her title, Ralston has than not an artist will have nities to help and influence made a lot of connections for one hit song or album, expe- Submitted photo others. possible careers and future rience fame and glory for Katie Ralston, a student at MSUM, was crowned Miss North Da- “You do need to have an speaking engagements. kota this year. an amazing year or two and opinion and support that then watch it go as fast as it opinion,” Ralston said. Quote of the week: “You have came. Has anyone heard from One of her primary duties Lil’ Mama, Gorillaz or Gavin is a school tour. During this brains in your head. You have feet DeGraw, lately? It’s difficult, tour Ralston travels to North plain and simple. Dakota schools and promotes in your shoes. You can steer your- Surprisingly, three music her platform, “Walk This Way: self, any direction you choose.” veterans are placing among The Path of Leadership.” the top five albums this week “Speaking to thousands Haley can be reached -Dr. Suess on the Billboard charts. Jay-Z, and thousands of students is at [email protected] Whitney Houston and Brooks and Dunn are in the one, three and five positions. Anna’s top 12 Sandwiched in between Most popular vets Jay-Z and Whitney is Miley Cyrus with her EP. As workout tunes Disney capitalizes on Cyrus’s YouTube videos teen/tween draw, Jay-Z and • New Moon-Meet me on the Equinox Whitney are used to the top 1. Mayberry and have both been there many Rascal Flatts Anna George, a time. Many may remember A&E Editor Jay-Z’s “Can I Get A…” and • Muse-Uprising (Offical Video) 2. Let’s Hear it for the Boy Whitney’s duet with Mariah Deniece Wiliams Carey, “When You Believe” 3. Party in the U.S.A in 1998. Both singles charted • CNN’s Rick Sanchez Calls FOX well, escorting their albums News Liars Miley Cyrus up to top slots. Poor Cyrus 4. Say Hey (I Love You) was seven years old at the Michael Franti & Spearhead time, only dreaming of her impending stardom. • The Day After Peace 5. I’m Gonna Be Jay-Z’s new album, “The The Proclaimers Blueprint 3,” was released this 6. Imma Shine past week with its lead single, •Is Miley Cyrus Racist “We Run This Town,” featur- Youngbloodz ing Rihanna and Kanye West. 7. Sexy Can I Whitney Houston’s “I Look to • Giant Mother Garage Spider Ray J. feat. Yung Berg You” was released last week with its double lead single, “I 8. Break it Out Look to You/Million Dollar • Kicks vs. Nuggets Brawl The Rocket Summer Bill.” Brooks and Dunn, 9. Here it Goes Again with their last album after the recent break-up, “#1’s…And Ok Go Then Some” also released last • Upset Clemson Fan Overreacting to 10. Green Light week. the Georgia Tech Loss John Legend For more information on artists or for complete chart 11. (I Got That) Boom Boom information go to: http:// • Oh, The Temptation Britney Spears www.billboard.com. 12. I Like to Move it Wicker can be reached Madagascar at [email protected] Page 12, The Advocate Sports Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Athletes cited for fighting Soccer returns to Nemzek Week after HOmecoming week it seems the only news out of WEEK AT NEMZEK the football team is about its play- Friday: ers’ criminal records. This week, The Forum reported on Soccer vs. Duluth at 4 p.m. an incident involving junior Timothy Volleyball vs. St. Cloud at 7 p.m. Zander and sophomore Jeff Schuette who were both given citations for fleeing police and disorderly conduct. Saturday: The two athletes were allegedly involved in a fight with Cobber players Cross country at 9 a.m. at over whose team was better. the Roy Griak Invitational Recently, information about a sexual assault charge against Zach Fry has aris- Football vs. Crookston at 1 p.m. en, and last year one of the team’s top Volleyball vs. Concordia wide receivers Jabari Taylor was charged with felony drug possession. (SP) at 4 p.m. It frustrates me when student athletes who are supposed to set an example for others on the team and in the school Sunday: community choose to make stupid deci- Soccer vs. Bemidji State at 1 p.m. sions that give both the football program and the school a bad reputation. It frustrates me more when these stu- Please note: All events (except cross dents are not held responsible for their actions. country) take place at Nemzek, and I just hope the rest of the team does student admission is free with a not follow suit in making dumb choices. Dragon ID. 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Battling for the “Battle Axe,” a traveling trophy MSUM and BSU compete for yearly. The Dragons stood no chance. Going into the game, head coach Damon Tomeo said, “It should be a good game. We need to convert third downs, control the ball, the clock and stop turnovers.” Coming out it appeared that the Dragons sometimes did the right things, but in other occasions did not. The third down conversion rate was a weakness for the team at only 4-14. The dragons also only converted once out of their two fourth down attempts. The Beavers ended the night with a 7-12 on third downs. This wasn’t the only game-deciding statistic. The Dragons entered the red zone four times, only scoring twice. Freshman kicker Jimmie Mattson put up a 28-yard field goal to tie the game Photo by Chris Franz / The advocate with 18 seconds left in the Sophmore Logan Werlinger (41) and senior Harrison Dotson (8) attempt to break up a pass during the Sept. 12 game. The Dragon’s lost 45-35 against the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears. The Dragons hope to destroy this trend during this Saturday’s homecoming game first quarter. BSU went on to against Crookston. score two touchdowns in the second, bringing the score to 3-17. Mattson made another a 52-yard sprint to put six up negative 11 running and them, it should be a good red in the stands. kick at the buzzer to send the points up. After this, “the axe” 289 passing. game with lots of action. The Olmen can be reached Dragons to the locker room was inevitably lost. Zach Fry was the highlight game starts at 1 p.m. and the at [email protected] down by 11. The fourth quarter held a of the weekend, throwing for team would love to see some In the third quarter, neither BSU passing touchdown and 20-28. Despite his good stats, team scored until five min- a Dragon touchdown by Matt Fry was still sacked six times utes remained, but then BSU Taffe, a two-yard run. and scored no passing touch- wide receiver Justin Lee broke The loss brings the Dragons downs. out on a reverse for 25 yards to seven consecutive losses The Dragon football team to a Beaver score. This broke at Bemidji’s Chet Anderson will be hosting the University the game wide open giving Stadium. of Minnesota, Crookston Bemidji a commanding lead. The Beavers and Dragons Golden Eagles for their home- Within two minutes, BSU swapped on yards. Bemidji coming game. Crookston is scored again. Quarterback put up 250 yards running and also 1-3, and judging from Lance Rongstad took off for 99 passing while MSUM put last year’s 16-20 loss against Page 14, The Advocate News Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Film students attend festival

By CONOR HOLT an independent Throughout the rest of Staff Writer filmmaker, and par- Saturday and Sunday after- Last weekend, 43 stu- ticipated in a discus- noon, 26 films of varying dents from the MSUM film sion in the round length and styles were shown department, along with the with Kevin Costner. at the festival. Many of the film department staff drove Students were able to films entered were originally down to Aberdeen, S.D. ask Costner about his created for the 48 hour film to attend the Third annual experiences working contest, including “GOLD,” South Dakota Film Festival. as both an actor and a comedy with a twist by Not only were there 10 films a director in his long MSUM A/V Technician Mike entered by MSUM students career. Stromenger. or staff, this year’s festival Costner started off Other films by MSUM stu- also had a very special guest: studying accounting dents and faculty included Kevin Costner. in college, but hap- “ae,” a film noir by Maxwell MSUM students have pened to try out for Heesch, and “Mr. Brown,” attended the S.D. Film a play and found he a documentary short by Festival since it’s start and really loved acting. Professor Tom Brandau. really admire its construction He enjoys directing Unfortunately, the winners Nathan Bergeson / The advocate and quality. “They go out of but finds it much of the festival have not yet Eric Carlson (left), an MSUM film student, checks out the RED ONE Camera their way to make you feel harder than act- been released, but simply at the South Dakota Film Festival. welcome,” said MSUM A/V ing. “The questions attending the festival was a Technician Mike Stromenger. night with opening remarks Apparently, the wolf playing never stop [in direct- great experience for every- This year marks the 20th by the festival director and “Two Socks” was a night- ing],” he said. “It’s like deal- one. This was an especially anniversary of Costner’s S.D. Gov. Mike Rounds. mare to work with. ing with 2-year-olds.” successful year for MSUM’s directorial debut in “Dances After some opening short Costner also expressed a Costner had to really push Film Department, with 10 With Wolves,” which was films, Costner came on stage great reverence for South himself for it to work, but films entered (out of a total filmed almost entirely in for an interview with Paul Dakota and the Great Plains, that’s his recommendation of 26 films in competition), South Dakota. The film went Guggenheimer of South saying, “Some people go to for student filmmakers start- and the largest number of on to win seven Academy Dakota Public Broadcasting the Great Plains and say ‘So ing in the business: “Don’t students attending. Awards including Best to look back on the making of what?’ I go to the Great judge others; do your work.” “I think the festival went Picture and Director. “Dances “Dances With Wolves.” Plains, and I see great beau- “I hope you have the really well,” Brandau said. With Wolves” was a huge Costner showed himself ty.” willingness to change your success, and helped jump- to be a fantastic storytell- On Saturday, students dreams as you go along,” start the South Dakota Film er, leaping out of his seat from MSUM and other col- Costner said. “I’m saying Office. to engage the audience and leges attended a screenwrit- to you, go. Don’t be afraid. Holt can be reached at The Festival began Friday really get into the story. ing seminar by Jim Mercurio, Go.” [email protected]

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“I was shocked when the the year bachelor’s program.” budget advisory committee said Sando. NDSU, Concordia likely here to pursue, Sando rumors ended up being true,” Last spring, each department and explain why. “The pres- and MSCTC each offer a bach- said, “I would have liked to said Angela Paquin, a 2009 submitted a report detailing its ident wants departments to elor of nursing program. have seen those students noti- graduate of MSUM’s bachelor cost-recovery ratio to the bud- be as close to pulling their The cancellation of these fied much sooner.” of nursing program. “We were get advisory committee. The own weight as possible,” said two programs will also allow Bergland mentioned how only the second graduating ratio is a percentage that repre- Sando. the department to put more students can get a two-year class; the BSN still seemed so sents a department’s revenue The main reason the pro- emphasis on the master’s of RN degree at somewhere like new. And since I worked for divided by its expenses. gram is so costly is the teacher science and nursing and RNB MSCTC and then gain admit- admissions while I went to Jean Sando, the associate vice to student ratio. Heavy super- programs. Sando said that it is tance into the RNB program in school, I spent three years tell- president of academic affairs vision is especially necessary in a major undertaking to instill order to round out their educa- ing people how great the pro- and dean of general educa- clinicals, a setting that allows student nurses with all the tion into a bachelor’s degree. gram was.” tion served on the committee students to receive hands-on skills they will need in a pro- “MSUM can still provide a The MSUM bachelor of made up of five deans and five training in an actual medical fessional setting from start to pathway for these students nursing is a three-year accel- professors. “We asked depart- facility. finish. Completing or adding into the profession of nursing, erated program into which ments, ‘Are you a program Instead of being angry about to a nurse’s training in the case just not the traditional one,” students can be accepted in that operates at 100 percent the loss of the program, uni- of the RNB is where the uni- Bergland said. high school and jump right cost-recovery or 110 percent versity officials are taking it in versity feels it can better serve These alternative options into nursing classes along with like some programs on cam- stride, choosing to view this its students. “We really want will be reiterated in an infor- regular dragon core classes. pus?’” Sando said. budget-based administrative to tailor what we do here,” mational meeting Tuesday “Getting done in three years The programs that func- move as a positive. “It was said Sando. from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. in Weld was one of the reasons why I tioned as low as 80 percent looking at where we really Concerning the lag in alert- Auditorium. came here,” Paquin said. “I’ve cost-recovery had represen- excel and where we’re competing students about the termi- Lavecchia can be reached never heard of another three- tatives speak in front of the ing against other institutions,” nation of a program they were at [email protected]

Learning, Front PAge Internet, Front Page a call about the program ing, those involved are enjoying and residential life, work was have to go and waste money Overall the problems until the beginning of sum- the new experience. done over the weekend. on another internet service should become fewer and mer. “They didn’t thoroughly “People have really worked “One change was made provider.” fewer, eventually nonexis- or clearly explain what it was, together very very well in this over the weekend that has “There is no apparent rela- tent. Students can continue but I thought it sounded ok,” whole process,” Wolter said. shown significant improve- tionship between quality of reporting problems to 702 Johnson said. “I thought, ok, “And so I think we would have ment on the overall network connection and the time of Communications by provid- well I’ll be living with people had a lot more snags and pitfalls performance,” Phillips said. day, as I have been onlinw ing name, room/hall, time who are doing the same thing along the way if we didn’t have Some students, like Joey during prime time with per- and description of the prob- I am. Maybe we can study people involved in the project Rodriguez, said that they’ve fect reception and at odd lem. together and stuff like that.” who were really committed to seen an improvement, “Last hours with bad service.” Wolter and the Dragon making it work.” week my internet was really “I talk to the 702 people the Mentors meet weekly to work And once the trial and error slow, they must have changed other day. They told me that out the kinks in the program. phase is complete, the pro- something because now it’s a that the connection has been They discuss what is working gram will be well on its way lot faster,” Rodriguez said. bad because we have more so far and what needs improve- to becoming an important part Other students seem to people. I have been in the McAllister can be reached at ment. of helping first year students have continued problems. dorms for three years and that [email protected] “It’s an ongoing process,” be successful in their college Several of the facebook group sounds like a bad excuse.” Nguyen said. “It’s the first year, careers, Wolter said. posts include: so we’re the guinea pigs.” “I pay handfuls of money Even though there have been for a dorm room, I should not some setbacks with organiza- Haak can be reach at tion, communication and tim- [email protected]

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