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An award-winning newspaperAdvocate published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community. Available online at www.mnstate.edu/advocate Suspected gunman causes campus lockdown by megan nitschke sonal disputes over property. tion sent out a mass text that tent and caught him within a car. Editor After two females in his build- read, “MSUM is in full lock- an hour of the call,” Scharf It was On Jan. 29, the MSUM cam- ing on the 900 block of 19th down. Male with silver hand- said. “(He was caught) within reported pus was once again put in lock- Street South called him in, he gun running north from 19th about two blocks of where the in the E2 down mode as the threat of a fled on foot, carrying a look- street and 9th Avenue near the incident happened.” Campus fleeing gunman was reported alike silver handgun that was football field and Nemzek.” Scharf said he is not aware of u p d a t e to campus security. later reported as a fake. Moorhead police surround- how the suspect, who has been t h a t Lt. Joel Scharf of the Campus Security was ed the area in search of the identified as Starmaine Hoeper H o e p e r Moorhead Police Department informed of the incident fleeing man, and about an of Fergus Fall, Minn., got to the attempt- hoeper confirmed Friday evening immediately following the hour after the initial report he scene of the arrest, but when ed to run around 11:30 p.m. that a male report, and at 11:48 p.m. E2 was caught. he was caught he immediately an unknown person over with had been dealing with per- Campus emergency notifica- “The police were persis- threw the fake handgun under gunman, back page Percussion professor receives award Education majors host conference to benefit educators
by michael lamont the teachers at schools within Staff Writer a 50-mile radius of the area, Like a brutal schoolyard and she has personally gone bully, the “great recession” is to all the schools in the Fargo hitting our schools where it district and spoken to the hurts the most: the pocket- principals about the confer- book. ence. And that’s not all. Not one to be intimidated, “It’s going to look great on a MSUM special education resume if you’re an education major Chelsey Branham is student,” said Branham. “And fighting back. Branham and a there’s food. College kids love committee comprised of mem- that.” bers of the Student Council MSUM psychology profes- for Exceptional Children have sor Lisa H. Stewart will pres- photo submitted Director of Percussion Studies Dr. Kenyon Williams has been named a Yamaha Performing Artist. organized an event called ent the keynote address on the Education in a Recession the history, components and By holly lavecchia and across the country and is appointment to the Supreme Conference. Branham said it is implementation of response to Copy Editor chair of the World Percussion Court. As long as members are the first conference of its kind intervention. After spending a career com- Committee, a division of the upholding the Yamaha brand, to be organized by education “(Response to intervention) pletely immersed in and in love Percussive Arts Society. The performing, holding workshops majors. is a school-wide framework to with all types of percussion, Dr. PAS is the largest body of pro- and basically maintaining an MSUM is hosting the con- help to prevent and remedi- Kenyon Williams, director of fessional percussionists in the outward show of passion for ference from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ate kids’ academic and behav- percussion studies at MSUM, world with 8,500 members from their craft, it’s a long-term com- on Friday and Saturday, Feb. ioral difficulties and enhance is being honored by the largest all across the globe. mitment. 5 and 6 at the Center for the learning of all the kids,” manufacturer of musical instru- Last year at a conference, Due to the gloomy lull in the Business. The event is open Stewart said. “It’s a huge buzz- ments in the world, Yamaha. Williams approached a Yamaha economy, Williams was one of to students and professional word in education right now Williams was first drawn to representative about their per- only a few to be admitted within educators at the elementary, in part from pressure from No percussion in high school by the forming artist program. The the last year. high school and higher educa- Child Left Behind for schools promise of show-stealing parts. prestigious position allows Williams says that the posi- tion levels. to meet adequate yearly prog- “In Texas, pep rallies are a big active musicians to endorse tion will not drastically change The main purpose of the ress. And a lot of the schools deal,” Williams said. “My older Yamaha products while per- is life. conference is to help educa- that have been successful with brother told me that drummers forming regularly and hold- “Aside from the fact that I get tors meet the needs of diverse limited resources have used got the best music and I thought ing clinics designed to expose to wear Yamaha T-shirts, it’s a learners, such as students with this kind of a model.” that sounded pretty cool.” the nation’s youth to the joy of nice honor to have,” Williams special needs, children with In addition to the keynote, Time at Abilene Christian music. said. With the honor, he’ll be behavioral problems and stu- Stewart will also host an inter- University, The Hartt School of “As someone who has an able to garner better connections dents who have fallen behind active question and answer Music in Connecticut, and the affinity for Yamaha products, I with those in the global per- or failed to improve for other session regarding the tech- University of Kentucky for a decided I wanted to be a mem- cussion community and have reasons. nique. doctorate degree led Williams ber of that roster,” Williams said. financial support in his endeav- “We want teachers in the Stewart received her Ph.D. to teaching jobs at various high And he did what he had to to ors to inspire potentially musical community and teacher can- in school psychology from the schools and colleges and ulti- make it happen. Several appli- students. didates from MSUM to be University of Oregon, and has mately, to MSUM, where he’s cations, references and a tele- “I look forward to being a part able to go to their classrooms published several journal arti- been for eight years. phone interview later, Williams of the Yamaha family, and they or future classrooms and feel cles and book chapters, and In the community, Williams succeeded and was notified in really do treat it like a family,” confident that every child in regularly presents at state and is a highly visible artist. He is mid-December that he would be Williams said. “And I hope to their classroom is learning,” national conferences. the principal percussionist for added to an impressive invento- participate in a mutually benefi- Branham said. Other presenters include the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony ry of performers, most of whom cial relationship for many years Branham, a junior, also sees special education and educa- and directs the MSUM steel are not university professors, to come.” the conference as a chance for tion faculty members Mary drum quintet Poco Fuego. He but full-time musicians. those attending to network Dosch, Dr. Ruth Newton, Dr. also presents solo recitals and A stint as a Yamaha perform- Lavecchia can be reached with local educators. Her Becky Williams, Deb Pullen, concerto appearances locally ing artist is comparable to an at [email protected] organization has invited all education, back page Page 2, The Advocate Briefs Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010
2010-2011 FAFSA required $250 prepayment welcomes to its work all peo- Beginning Jan. 1, you can online. ple dedicated to the cause Security update reapply for financial aid for Jan. 25 – Current John of eliminating poverty hous- Director of Campus Security Michael Parks the 2010-2011 academic year, Neumaier residents claim ing. using FAFSA on the Web at the same apartment. Since its founding in 1976, www.fafsa.gov. Jan. 26 – Current John Habitat has built, rehabili- BY LESLIE WOOD Couple dispute Your application should be Neumaier residents claim a tated, repaired or improved Features Editor There was a noise com- completed as soon as pos- different apartment. more than 350,000 houses plaint on the third floor of sible in order to receive max- Jan. 27 – Students with 60+ worldwide, providing sim- Keying cars Ballard at 2:24 a.m. on Jan. imum consideration for all credits make a selection from ple, decent and affordable A vehicle was reported 28. A couple was having aid programs (work study, available apartments. shelter for more than 1.75 vandalized at 11:31 a.m. a disagreement and was Federal SEOG and Perkins Jan. 28 – Students with 30+ million people. on Jan. 26. The vehicle had referred to judicial affairs Loan). The priority date to credits make a selection from For more information, to been “keyed” in Lot F. for noise violation. submit the FAFSA is Feb. 15. available apartments. donate or volunteer, visit Feb. 1 – Keep your current www.habitat.org. Security accident Suspicious usage Reserve housing room. A campus security vehi- A suspicious male was The room re-contracting Feb. 2 – Displaced resi- Pay It Forward Tour cle was involved in an seen on the fourth floor of process will begin on Jan. dents select a room. STLF Pay It Forward Tours accident at 2:17 p.m. on the library at 9:21 p.m. on 25. Here are some important Feb. 3 – Single room lot- are multi-day, multi-city ser- Jan. 28. The vehicle slid Jan. 31. This male had been points to consider: tery drawing held. vice trips for college stu- on the ice and hit a Jeep, previously thrown out for Re-contracting will take Feb. 4 – Single room lottery dents. Register for a tour which resulted in the Jeep computer misuse involv- place at the Housing Office participants select a room. today, and you will be in hitting a Saturn parked ing pornographic mate- in Ballard Hall 9 a.m. - 4 Feb. 5 – Choose a different store for an incredible expe- behind it. The Moorhead rial. He was banned from p.m., Jan. 25 - Feb. 9. room. rience with amazing people. Police Department arrived future use of the library. A $250 prepayment and Feb. 8 – Make changes to All Pay It Forward Tours and documented the acci- contract are required for your room selection. are open to students from dent. The owners of the Clogging toilets each resident at the time of Feb. 9 – Off-campus stu- any school, and registration vehicles were notified. There was suspicious sign-up. dent room selection. is first come first serve so activity on the second Speed up the process by Completely empty rooms register today! Stall door vandal floor men’s restroom of completing the contract/ are reserved for incoming The spring break tour runs There was vandalism the CMU at 7:44 a.m. on application and making the students. Mar. 12-20. done to the bathroom stall Feb. 2. The person was The 2010-2011 Housing doors in the men’s bath- emptying the soap con- Advocate meetings and Dining contract is for Student readings room near Kise and the tainers and clogging toi- 4 p.m. Mondays in the entire academic year; by You’re invited to listen to CMU second floor men’s lets with napkins, toilet signing you are liable for the students in the creative writ- bathroom at 5:32 p.m. on paper and paper towels. CMU 110 terms of the contract. ing program read from their Jan. 29. The Advocate would like to See the “Plan Now to Live work today at 8 p.m. in The invite any interested students on Campus Next Year” bro- Spirit Room, 111 Broadway, to its weekly meetings in The chure for more information. Fargo, N.D. and the opportunity for you Tell your friends and fami- Advocate office. Pick up an You will receive the brochure This is the second in a and your friends to earn big ly. Spread the word, whether application today and apply in your mailbox or you can series of four spring semes- money in the snow sculpture you purchase a shirt from to be a sports writer, staff pick one up at the Housing ter readings in The Spirit and trivia competitions. us or not, find some way to writer, cartoonist or photogra- Office. Room. Check out the DragonFrost help these people in this des- pher. Photographers meetings Contact the Housing and Today’s reading will fea- Web site to nominate royal- perate time of need. are at 4:30 p.m. Residential Life Office with ture the following writers: ty, register for competitions questions at 218.477.2118 or John Powers, Renee LaMie and get all the details you SPJ meeting The [email protected]. and Brooke Kramer. need to join in the fun: www. The Society of Professional Advocate We hope to see you there. mnstate.edu/dragonfrost. Journalists will hold an orga- Minnesota State University Moorhead Box 130 Moorhead, MN 56563 Habitat for Humanity See the following Web site for nizational meeting on Feb. Located on the lower floor of Comstock Memorial Union more information: http:// 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the Mass Room 110 spring break tour Shirts for Haiti News Desk and Editor’s Desk: 218-477-2551 Habitat for Humanity www.mnstate.edu/finearts/ There are an estimated 3 Communications lounge. Advertising: 218-477-2365 Fax: 218-477-4662 will travel to Connecticut, news.cfm. million people affected by Any Mass Communications [email protected] or www.mnstate.edu/advocate Louisiana, Arizona, Florida the devastating 7.0 earth- students are welcome and The Advocate is published weekly during the academic year, and Washington to volunteer quake in Haiti on Jan. 12. are encouraged to attend. except during final examination and vacation periods. DragonFrost Opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily during spring break DragonFrost is a week of Here’s how you can help! those of the college administration, faculty or student body. During March 12-21, the activities running Feb. 8-12 The RAs are selling shirts in Prayer service for The Advocate encourages letters to the editor and your turn group will help families in for the MSUM community the CMU for only $10. submissions. They should be typed and must include the student writer’s name, signature, address, phone number, year in need of simple, decent and to have some fun and chase All proceeds will go to the There will be a prayer ser- school or occupation and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent to MSUM Box 130, dropped affordable homes. away the winter blues. relief funds of World Visions. vice for Krista McCleary, an off at The Advocate office in CMU Room 110 or e-mailed Currently, Habit for Events are organized by the They have been assisting in MSUM senior who died in to us at [email protected]. The Advocate reserves the right to edit letters and refuse publication of letters omitting Humanity is seeking dedi- Homecoming/DragonFrost Haiti for the past 30 years a car accident on Dec. 15. requested information. It does not guarantee the publication of any letter. cated students to join the committee and the Office of and currently have over 800 The prayer service will be organization and help us Student Activities. staff assessing the damage in CMU 101 from 6-8 p.m. reach out all across the DragonFrost activities and providing immediate tonight. The Advocate is prepared for publication by Minnesota State University Moorhead students and is printed by Davon United States. include: A snow court roy- relief. Press, West Fargo, N.D. The trip is an inexpensive alty selection (much like Copyright 2009, The Advocate. and safe way for college stu- Homecoming’s King and
The Advocate is always looking for talented writers, photog- dents to spend their break, Queen selection only this raphers, columnists and illustrators. Meetings are held at 4 and the rewards are endless. time freshmen and sopho- The p.m. every Monday in CMU 110. Contact the editor for more information or come to the Habitat for Humanity mores are candidates for staff meetings. International is an ecumeni- royalty), free chili, snow Kristi Monson Adviser cal Christian ministry that shoe races, a formal dance
Megan Nitschke Editor Michael Smith Assistant Editor ap Kimberly Ehrlich Opinion Editor Leslie Wood Features Editor Anna George Arts and Entertainment Editor H 2.4 11:30 a.m. Emerging Leaders, CMU 227 Tim Stulken Sports Editor Lauren Taute Photo Editor 7:30 p.m. Tri-College Jazz Combos, Holly Lavecchia Copy Editor Glasrud Auditorium Jenessa McAllister Copy Editor Kristine Kostuck Copy Editor Taaren Haak Copy Editor Laura Posterick Advertising Manager 2.5 11 a.m. Indoor Track & Field at Bemidji State Dustin Brick Business Manager 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball at Ross Peterson Distribution Manager Southwest MN State
Columnists: Jenny Hilleren, Holly Lavecchia, Ross Peterson, 7 p.m. Wrestling vs. Southwest MN State Tim Stulken, Jake Gysland, Ban Anselmino, Ben Sailer 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Southwest MN State
Reporters: Erica Anderson, Jenny Hilleren, Kimberly Ehrlich, Logan Grossman, Janessa McAllister, Chayanee Haley, Conor Holt, Katie Schroepfer, Taaren Haak, Andrew 2.6 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball at MSU Mankato Jason, Ross Torgerson, Kelsey Roseth 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball at MSU Mankato
Photographers: Jesse Trelstad, Abby Paul, Chris Franz
Illustrators: Tate Mlady, John Berdahl 2.11 All day Swimming & Diving at Arvada, Col. 7 p.m. Wrestling vs. Augustana Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Features Page 3, The Advocate FirstLink offers volunteer center, suicide hotline
For volunteers, it is a great resource instead of calling all the organizations. Last year we headed up Q& the flood drive volunteers in Fargo-Moorhead. The stu- dents at MSUM were a big A support. BY LESLIE WOOD Another event we did Features Editor recently was Season of Hope with the Salvation Army. It The Advocate met with is a holiday gift giving and Cindy Miller, executive direc- food basket program. So any tor of FirstLink, to see what disadvantaged children or kind of services and oppor- special needs adults’ family tunities are available in the members can come and sign Fargo-Moorhead community. them up for baskets during What is FirstLink? the holidays. We delivered to over 4,900 in gifts and food baskets with the help of busi- nesses, churches and service clubs. We were able to help around 5,000 people. FirstLink is a 24-hour hot- line, crisis line, suicide line How does FirstLink pro- and volunteer center. Our mote itself in the commu- mission is to be the first place nity? photo submitted for people to connect to other A lot times we’re really FirstLink provided their services during the 2009 Flood. They had 24-hour hotlines that gave informa- people and resources. active with other agencies. tion to volunteers and support for the community. We have a lot of collabora- What does FirstLink do in tions with all the non-profit help line up a training for any baskets, don’t always realize teer coordinators. In October the Fargo-Moorhead com- organizations that need vol- organization. that all those resources are we’re going to have a confer- munity? unteers. If MSUM students wanted available. ence for volunteer coordina- We have a 24-hour hot- We work with all the to have a training, they could We can give you all that tors to give them support. We line and suicide line. So if human service agencies that contact her and set up a train- information in one call. Then do realize the importance of people in Fargo-Moorhead need connections. ing. Service clubs or one of you can start calling the orga- volunteers and want to recog- dial 2-1-1 or 235-7335 (235- the groups could set up a nizations given. nize them. SEEK), there’s someone there What is the most popular training. We try to make it where the to answer their questions and service at FirstLink? human service agencies don’t What do you want people to talk to them 24 hours a day. The hotline is our most What are common situ- have to deal with unneces- recognize about FirstLink? We can give people infor- popular service. We had ations you encounter at sary calls. Also, we want to A lot of people have just mation about shelters, food about 36,000 calls received on FirstLink? make it easier for people and one idea on what we are. pantries and food baskets. the hotline last year. We took The flood is a pretty big one be that first link to get all the They see us as flood help or We have about 7,000 refer- an extra 55,000 calls with the we can count on. When there information to them. as the hotline. rals in our database, but help of volunteers during the are floods or disasters we can I want people to realize that besides the referrals we have flood. expect phone call numbers to What are the volunteer- we are more than just a hot- listening and support centers I think it is becoming more go up. ing programs that FirstLink line or a volunteer center. You open 24 hours a day. well known because 2-1-1 is There was a 20 percent runs? can call for any sort of infor- We also have the suicide easier to remember than 235- increase in suicide calls due We have two days of ser- mation 24/7 here. line that runs 24 hours a day SEEK, for any references or to the flood and because of vice during the year. Last There is a misconception for people who are suicidal, referrals. the economy. year we did one called Toilet of what we do here. We go people who are concerned I’m not surprised about the Tree. We had people donate into schools to educate on about someone that is sui- How long has FirstLink number of calls we are getting toiletry items, and volunteers suicide awareness. We also cidal or questions in general been in Fargo-Moorhead? because people are feeling helped with the process by have a suicide support group about suicide. Almost 40 years. And over depressed and more suicidal. collecting them at banks and for people who have lost a the years we have been part Certain events that occur can grocery stores. Then we gave person to suicide. What types of people do of United Way and not part affect the number of calls. them to non-profit organiza- People should be aware of you have working these hot- of United Way. So we have tions which was wonderful. all the different programs we lines? changed names and done dif- Where are these calls During Season of Hope have going on here. We have everywhere from ferent things over the years, from? there were hundreds of vol- HotLine: 2.1.1 or 701.235.SEEK (7335) a 70-year-old lady to college but we have had the hotline Clay and Cass counties, unteers that helped distribute Suicide Line: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) students. The college students and information center for and even people from other food baskets and gifts. E-mail: [email protected] really enjoy the night shifts around 40 years. states. People call that have We refer volunteers every because they from 11 at night relatives, friends or kids in day to other organizations. Wood can be reached at to 7 in the morning. What is the CERT pro- college and they want to find We also do training for volun- [email protected] There are a lot of students gram? out what help is available for that intern with our program. Another area that we are them. FirstLink is a wonderful just starting up is CERT or We receive calls from all resource so it is a great agen- teen CERT (Community over the United States. We cy to get hooked up with. Emergency Response Team). always track where our calls So after their internship, stu- It is a program for Cass and are coming from because we dents know all the resources Clay counties. It helps citizens have to put it in our database that are available in the com- prepare themselves and their in order to find what help is munity. families during a disaster. near them. Right now we are going into We referred these calls to a What other programs are schools and into a lot of the 2-1-1 center closer to them. available at FirstLink? high schools, there are going Beside the hotline, crisis to be a lot of teens trained What are the benefits of line and the suicide line, we inside high schools who will using FirstLink? have the volunteer center. known a lot the information You are able to get referrals A lot of people looking to and have the ability to help. and resources in a quick way. volunteer someplace can go If you call we can look in on our Web site and find the Is CERT available for col- the database and tell you opportunities available, or if lege students? what sort of things are avail- they big group they can call Yes. Contact Sarah in the able right now. Otherwise and we connect the volun- volunteer center. She is direc- you’ll start calling around for teers to agencies. tor of the program. She can rent and utilities and food Page 4, The Advocate Opinion Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Advocate editorial board Cameras in the classroom Megan Nitschke Michael Smith Kimberly Ehrlich Letter to the editor Editor Assistant Editor Opinion Editor I am disturbed. My educational experience inhibits learning because the cameras inhibit is being inhibited because many students some students from joining in classroom mas- remain in the dark, as to who and what was turbation discussions. D1 hockey plans recently observed on campus. Generally, I As I mentioned, I am disturbed. If cam- don’t care about the implications of combin- eras are needed then why are they concealed? ing cow manure with masturbation. However, There is a difference between being secure and extend, time to when it is done in a large class, where I am feeling secure. Cameras function as a deter- engaged in heated discussions with students rent when they are in plain view. Concealed over these and other topics, I do pay attention cameras are good for acquiring evidence of think about result because I also pay tuition. But nowadays I’m things that have already occurred. I want to also paying so that others, who are not in the be (not feel) safe. If they must be used then Division I Hockey at MSUM has been a constant topic classroom, can pay attention as well. This use them for safety prevention and make it of conversation. The initial whispers about the plans observation adversely affects the classroom obvious. Concealed cameras are no more turned into an uproar of excitement. The bookstore atmosphere. aesthetically pleasing than being in a fine started selling hockey T-shirts, and the athletic depart- In my class I noticed that this one girl always restaurant where the imported cheese tray is ment held a press conference to announce the plan to brings a slender, black case. While I became replenished by someone wearing the gloves I the community. restless thinking about her, she became anx- use to clean my toilet. Perhaps nothing is con- ious from being watched by a strange guy. cealed and the mere possibility of a camera is This area is filled with hockey talent; some Moorhead She didn’t recognize me, but we had met what functions as the deterrent. I can provide High students have even made the jump to the NHL. once before; I know she lives on a farm. The that same (false) sense of security to everyone rest was made clear when I saw the flute in by clicking my heels three times. However, once the two open spots were filled in the her case, which brought me back to meeting There are many who would disagree by Western Collegiate Hockey Association, the buzz died her that one time, at band camp. She never saying the cameras reassure them. To me off and the plan seemed to stall. went to group lessons then, and now my they would say, “If you’re not doing any- whole class would be getting screwed because thing wrong, then it shouldn’t bother you.” A decision was expected from the university in Decem- intimidating environments keep bashful peo- Benjamin Franklin has already described these ber but nothing has come yet. Many feel that this is just ple like her from participating. If wanting to people so I won’t do it here. Besides, someone a publicity stunt used to gain attention for athletics and defend the way her family manages livestock is out to get me so now I have to go. the university as a whole. MSUM has now pushed the waste in front of a large group then she should deadline for an announcement to August. expect to feel nervous, however, she should not expect having to do this in front of a voy- Jimmy p. powell This leaves many students feeling very confused and euristic camera. By installing these, MSUM MSUM student disappointed. The student body deserves to know what is going on with this situation. What is holding up the decision? Are we worried that it might cause a black-eye? The ad- The price for health care ministration should just say if it is or if it isn’t going to work and let people think whatever they want. Bibhusha Karki Hopefully this won’t become another issue that the school really never sees the end of, like the recent Columnist resignation of the football coach without explanation. It shouldn’t be assumed that students will completely forget about an issue just because it gets swept under the rug. “I just got a bill of $2,000 despite having should we all try to find out answers to our just paid $969 for insurance,” said a girl sit- questions? And even so, with the university struggling with the ting in the next table near me. This interested No policy is perfect. We make it perfect by budget, it is hard to believe that we are still consider- me a lot, so I sat down, eavesdropping, to striving hard to find answers, by working ing hockey at this university at all. Enough behind the hear the rest of the conversation. She was together—sharing our opinion and telling scenes activity—we should be transparent about the new to MSUM and also new to the U.S. our stories. It is easy for all of us to point out problems associated with this situation. Back home she never had to deal with a mess and say its wrong. But it’s hard to take insurance issues, and had no idea about such initiative to actually sit and clear the mess. With certain programs already experiencing cuts, it things. Also coming from a developing coun- Even a small insect such as a firebug gives seems that adding a hockey team is contradictory, con- try, it was just too expensive for her. This off light. We are humans, we should use the sidering that sports aren’t exactly the prime excellence feeling is very common for people who have light of our minds to give something better. of our school. a lot of bills to pay to the insurance compa- MSUM is a home away from home; every- nies. Everyone knows that health services are one is a part of the one big family. If there is On the other hand, if the university is trying to attract very expensive and we need health insurance no awkwardness to talk about your opinion new students, maybe having a hockey team could ap- to help us out. We won’t mind having to get to a family member, why should there be any peal to students who don’t see that particular sport in a insurance. However, as our human nature is to talk about health insurance in front of a lot of schools around the state. Athletics are generally rational, we just all want a policy that will big family of Dragons? part of a school’s image, at least to some high school satisfy our needs and is also affordable. As The next time any of us gets a heavy bill, students. consumers, we all would also like to have instead of stashing it in a drawer, we should variety of choices about health insurance. all talk about it. Next time anyone is happy During this rough time with the budget, MSUM should In one of our informal meetings one of about the coverage we got; we should talk carefully consider the benefits and downfalls of adding my friends asked, “What would happen to a about it. Anyone who wants to share their hockey. person who had burst appendix? Would that stories about insurance should talk do so. person have to choose between going to the In this quest to answer our questions, share Maybe it’s time to accept the truth of the matter: the doctor and paying huge amount of bills or our experiences, we’ve created a group on time to capitalize has come and passed for hockey. death?” This situation can happen to anyone. Facebook that values every opinion about If the person has a policy that takes care of our health insurance policy. The group is The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not the bills and is affordable, they would be called “Open Forum For Student Health necessarily those of the college lucky. But what about a person who pays an Insurance.” Every opinion and every mem- administration, faculty or student body. expensive amount for insurance and doesn’t ber counts. Student Senate has an active part The Advocate encourages letters to the even get compensated? in this group as well as all of the members by editor and your turn submissions. They should be For international students, I understand taking a stance for the needs of students. typed and must include the writer’s name, signature, we need to find a policy that will be will- If you have any questions you can always address, phone number, year in school or occupation ing to help pay to transport our body back call the Student Senate office at 218.477.2150 and any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. home just in case we die. But does that mean or drop by the office. Monday and can be sent to there should not be a chance to try to find MSUM Box 130, about other policies? Why is this monopo- dropped off in The Advocate office lized? Even the new era in the real world or e-mailed to [email protected]. politics talks about “change.” Can we not have changes? Should we all just adjust with Want to discuss? E-mail Karki at the limited amount of options in our area or [email protected] Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Opinion Page 5, The Advocate Popstars beware, America goes GaGa Lady GaGa. Nobody would American, mentioned artists weren’t it Unlike most of her contem- be surprised if the woman hyper-sex- for the success of GaGa. poraries, Lady GaGa indeed decided to stick unground cof- Ahmid Arafa ual and a At first glance, she seems like pens all the lyrics and melodies fee beans and a toaster to her bona fide a hard sell, being a champion to her songs. She does not col- dress, for in the past year and songwriter, of gay rights and constantly laborate with noted pop alche- a half she has worn everything Columnist writing the wearing downright wacky mists or claim writing credit to from a Kermit the Frog coat, to music and ensembles. However, upon gain royalties. Beyonce, take a Saturn rings hat. lyrics to first listen to her many infec- note. And although her lyr- Time and time again, she has five of her tious pop confections, one can ics need severe reworking, to raised the eyebrows of main- ously ascending to the top of debut album’s eight songs. understand why she’s attained Lady GaGa, melody is para- stream America, just as her the Billboard charts. Whether you like her or not, pop icon status with ease and mount. As the King of Pop predecessors have done before These artists included the Lady GaGa has brought the speed. From the La Bouche once said, “It’s all about the her. Indeed, before America flamboyant Freddie Mercury, unique pop persona as well as echoing “Bad Romance” to groove,” and GaGa’s songs opted for more personable the otherworldly David Bowie electro-pop back to America. her new single “Telephone,” force you to groove. yet ultimately blander pop and the androgynous Annie Of her latter achievement, which audaciously starts off acts (Britney Spears, Usher, Lennox, of Eurythmics fame. labels of artsy experimental- with harp plucking before Christina Aguilera), America She draws most compari- ists, Passion Pit and the Yeah blasting off into electro-tinged was in love with pop eccen- sons, however, to the cha- Yeah Yeahs, might not have territory, the songs will latch trics who managed to court meleon-like Madonna. For been happy releasing the elec- onto you whether you want Gaga? E-mail Arafa at arafaah@ controversy, while simultane- Madonna is, like GaGa, Italian- tro-pop records of the afore- them to or not. mnstate.edu.edu UGH for UGG
Tiffany Reichard
Columnist
With a thick blanket of snow and sub-zero temperatures, it’s only natural that people would don their “winter GHOG_856@ newsfromtheunderground.com: Hey all! OMG! clothes.” This winter, a new wave of impracticality has What a day! I came out of the burrough, or the love shack as I swept the female population of MSUM, as well as the many like to call it! JK. But seriously, bummer dudes. Saw my high schools in the area. shadow. You know what that means. 6 more weeks of winter. The Australian-made UGG boots were recently brought Even I’m mad! LOL. Well, Stay tuned for more tweets. into popularity, along with their many $20 department store GHOG out. knock-off companions. While they may be comfortable and 1 day 26 minutes ago Reply View Tweet warm, UGG boots are quite illogical, especially in the frigid Fargo-Moorhead area.
llustration by Tate Mlady / The Advocate Mlady / The llustration by Tate Most obviously is their lack of support. You may not see or feel it now, but wearing UGGs for an extended period of time will prove devastating for your feet. Since the boots are Roommates can be a drag so large and bulky, your feet move around and lack support. With continued wear, your arches drop and this damages Most college students will mate can’t clean his crap up, it’s the tendons in your feet. experience the pure joy of living Tim Stulken going to get crazy. Despite claims of being warm and comfortable, UGGs with another person at some Finally: don’t do something also pose a serious problem when confronted with Fargo- point in their college career. For Columnist stupid. This suggestion is pretty Moorhead winters. Step in a snow bank with boots like some, this experience is some- self-explanatory. Don’t have sex those and your feet will be soaked. This can only be made what enjoyable. Others find in your roommate’s bed (not worse if you follow the directions on the box: do not wear it tolerable, but many cannot but they have to be careful. that anyone would). Don’t have socks with these boots. stand the people they choose to I have thought up a few sug- sex with your roommate’s sig- Why on earth would anyone tell you not to wear socks live with. gestions to make your experi- nificant other (especially not in with boots? In Australia, where UGGs originate, they are I am good friends with my ence living with roommates his bed). And please don’t tell worn as slippers. It wasn’t until they became popular in roommates and as such enjoy more successful. your roommate’s parents about America that they were ever worn outside. People may be spending time with them, but First: just because your room- all the stupid things he has been able to wear UGGs outside in places like California and I would be lying if I told you I mate is a friend does not man- doing. Florida, but they’re just not practical in the weather we never get frustrated with them. date that the two of you spend Many college graduates can experience. Roommates, even when they all your spare time together. tell horror stories about past So this winter, instead of damaging and freezing your feet are good friends will inevitably Everyone needs some alone roommates; do what you can to with that cumbersome pair of boots in the overpriced stores begin to irritate each other, so time, and roommates are no prevent your experience from of the mall, walk past them and see what else you can find. the question to be discussed is exception. Give each other some becoming another horror story In the entire Fargo-Moorhead area, there’s bound to be at how does one go about living space. for the next generation of college least one pair of boots much more practical (and definitely with a roommate. Second: everyone has heard students. better looking) than UGGs. Many people suggest not that people should set ground rooming with friends; I don’t rules for roommates right away Snowboot savvy? E-mail Roomie woes? E-mail Stulken at agree. I think roommates can and stick to them. I would like to Reichard at reichardti@mnstate. [email protected] begin as friends and stay friends, reiterate this idea. If your room- edu
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Page 6, The Advocate A&E Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 A music industry success story visits F-M
BY ANNA GEORGE karaoke style.” A&E Editor They found inspiration for Up for some Friday night this record, like the others, alternative rock? The Used, through life experiences. a group with four studio “We write about things records, will be performing that happen to us,” Howard tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at said. “If you know what has The Venue. happened, you would really The Used have been togeth- understand. But it is also about er for 10 years and they don’t what you take it on as.” plan on changing that anytime Currently, The Used is on a soon. Their fans are what keep tour, starting in California and them going, along with their making their way through love of music. three other states before com- Members Bert McCracken, ing to Fargo. They will then Quinn Allman, Jeph Howard continue the tour into March. and Dan Whitesides officially “It’s weird (being on tour); became a group in January you leave your family and 2001. Later that year, they friends for months at a time signed with Reprise Records, and all you have are the people but it wasn’t exactly that easy. in the band,” Howard said. Before the band formed in As for coming to Fargo, their small hometown of Orem, Howard knows it’s not like
Utah, each member played in photo by Paul brown the movie and that we don’t a different band during the The Used left to right; Jeph Howard, Quinn Allman, Dan Whitesides and Bert McCracken have been have accents. early 1990s. When those gigs together for ten years, and will be in concert tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in The Venue. “If you haven’t listened to didn’t work out, former mem- any of our records, listen to ber Branden Steineckert, along poverty, homelessness and Once producer John The Used have four studio this one (Artwork),” Howard with Allman and Howard, substance abuse. Living in a Feldmann got a hold of it, he recorded albums, “The Used,” said. “Listen to the whole tried starting a new band but Mormon hometown didn’t flew the members out to Los “In Love and Death,” “Lies record, start to finish.” they were in need of a sing- help. But the band did get Angeles. It was the first time for the Liars” and “Artwork.” Tickets to see The Used are er. This is where McCracken one thing out of the experi- all four had been out of their Much of their music ranges $26 in advance and $28 at came in. Allman asked if he ence—its name. home state. from alternative rock to screa- the door. You can purchase was interested in joining, and With contact lost between The Used played songs for mo and rock to emo. tickets at The Hub, by phone after hearing the music and the band members and their a variety of record labels, who The band’s newest released at 1.800.511.1552 or online meeting the members, he said friends, their friends felt all turned them down, leaving album, “Artwork,” is a little through www.JadePresents. yes. “used” due to the four being the band discouraged. bit different from their oth- com. In 2006, The Used, featuring more involved in the band Finally, influential people ers. It was produced by Panic The show is open to all ages Allman on guitar, Howard on and the music. The name may got wind of the demo and at the Disco’s Matt Squire in and the doors open at 6:30 bass and McCracken on lead not bring good memories to liked it. In late 2001 Reprise hopes of doing something p.m. vocals, keyboard and piano, the members but it’s what The Records signed The Used. unlike what they’ve done in For more on The Used, welcomed drummer and per- Used will always be known “When we came out, there the past. visit their Web site at www. cussionist Whitesides. for. wasn’t anyone that sounded “This record is more dirty, theused.net. Throughout the early years, Even with past struggles, like us,” Howard said. “At the noisy and messy,” Howard none of the members had The Used was determined to time, we were just a rock band said, “but our songs are very George can be reached at it easy. They suffered from get a demo out there. writing songs.” catchy, more of a sing-along, [email protected]
A familar feel to the 2010 Grammys Quote of the week: BY ANNA GEORGE Gaga. She surely didn’t let Pop Vocal Performance with A&E Editor her fans down showing up “Halo” and Song of the Year “A lot of people like The Grammys have come in a white, futuristic outfit. with “Single Ladies.” and gone for 2010. Stars did It looked as if net and plas- Taylor Swift took home four snow. I find it to their usual walking of the tic were wrapped around her Grammys, Album of the Year red carpet, showing off their body. With a spike in her hand and Best Country Album. be an unnecessary selected dresses, suits and and those 10-pound shoes, no Record of the Year went contraptions. Beyoncé, Pink, one in their right mind would to Kings of Leon, who freezing of water.” Keri Hilson and Katy Perry walked away with two other showed off their elegant taste Grammys. in long gowns while Miley Zac Brown Band won Best -Carl Reiner Cyrus, Heidi Klum and Ke$ha photo submitted New Artist. flaunted their legs in shorter Best Male Pop Vocal versions. movements dangling from a Performance went to Jason The band, MGMT wore a piece of white fabric. She also variety of prints while the spun upside down, drenched Jonas Brothers strutted in in water making it rain on all. formal black, gray and white The Michael Jackson trib- suits. Not many men ventured ute with stars like Jennifer out of the box this year with Hudson, Smokey Robinson, their Grammy wear, but they Usher, Celine Dion and Carrie did keep the sunglasses trend Underwood was a letdown. going. The 3-D video was not so 3- The one with the contrap- photo submitted D. With the camera panning tion was none other than Lady have messed with her. from Beyoncé to the singers, As for the performances, viewers saw very little of the Lady Gaga kicked off the start hyped-up of video. of the Grammys, later joined Overall, the Grammys pro- by Elton John for a surprising duced was what expected. It photo submitted duet. Beyoncé and the Black was a big night from some, Mraz. Eyed Peas kept their end of the including Beyoncé, Taylor And Green Day went home deal with good performances. Swift, Kings of Leon and Zac with Best Rock Album. But the best performance of Brown Band. To see the rest of the the night, hands down, was Beyoncé walked away with Grammy award winners go to Pink. six Grammys breaking her www.grammy.com. Pink performed “Glitter in previous record of five. Of George can be reached at photo submitted the Air” while doing acrobatic those six, she won Best Female [email protected] Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 A&E Page 7, The Advocate Imaginarium’s visuals soar, but story is weak BY CONOR HOLT Heath Ledger as a seemingly Staff Writer amnesic businessman is told Like the Dr. Parnassus of through awkward exposition, the film “The Imaginarium and ultimately leads to a con- of Dr. Parnassus,” director fusing conclusion. Parnassus’ Terry Gilliam is a master of crew (including an annoying conjuring worlds of endless Verne Troyer) are hardly char- imagination, from the bizarre acters at all, and their actions illustrations of Monty Python seem more scripted than natu- to the dystopian metropolis of ral. “Brazil.” However, amongst these incredible visuals, the stories of Gilliam’s films often become muddled and lost. This is certainly the case in his latest film, where stunning, magical spectacle shrouds a weak, incoherent story. Thousands of years ago, Dr. Parnassus (a wonder- fully worn-out Christopher Plummer) made a bet with the devil (a suave Tom Waits). Parnassus won, earn- ing immortality, but the devil kept calling, and eventually Parnassus lost the soul of his daughter. After this, Parnassus photo submitted is out of options. But with the appearance of a resurrected This is especially unfortu- mystery man (Heath Ledger), nate for Heath Ledger, who who offers his assistance, tragically died while filming Parnassus sets out to beat the “Dr. Parnassus” last year. He devil at his own game. is perfectly fine in the film, but In his film “Brazil,” Terry really has little to do. Gilliam Gilliam constructed the fanta- found a rather brilliant solu- sies of a mild-mannered office tion to Ledger’s unfinished drone, creating a spectacular scenes, using actors Johnny vista of towering office build- Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude ings, a gigantic samurai war- Law, but it does little to cover rior and a dashing winged up the lack of a decent char- hero. In “The Imaginarium acter. of Dr. Parnassus,” the Ledger’s death is only the Imaginarium of the title allows most recent of the countless paying customers to enter disasters that have compli- into a world according to all cated (or even destroyed) their dreams and fantasies. Gilliam’s films, which have Gilliam’s artistic talents are as earned Gilliam a reputation impressive as ever, with each as the world’s unluckiest world incredibly unique and director. It’s impossible not exquisite. But visuals alone to admire Gilliam’s determi- do not make a film great (as nation and unique style, but seen in “Avatar”). “Dr. Parnassus” is altogether The Faustian story allows for unsatisfying, a murky mash- a solid structure, but Gilliam, up of half-baked storylines who also wrote the script, fails and unrealized potential. to sculpt a meaningful story Holt can be reached at within this setup. The story of [email protected] Musicians! The Advocate is looking for local MSUM musicians or bands to be featured in the A&E band profiles. If you are part of a band and would like to get your group’s name known, please contact [email protected].
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BY MICHAEL SMITH their college careers together. Assistant Editor “We were roommates in From rivals to roommates, the dorms,” VanHavermaet MSUM men’s basketball play- said. “Now we live in a house ers Jake Driscoll and Andrew together.” VanHavermaet have had a As part of the same team long friendship that started on again, sometimes it is fun to opposite sides of the court. talk of the old days. Competing in the same high “Once in a while people school basketball conference, start talking about high school the Heart of Lakes confer- stuff,” Driscoll said. “ Then we ence, they battled twice a year. kind of joke about whose team Driscoll played with Dilworth- was better.” Glyndon-Felton High School The two sophomores started and VanHavermaet with their MSUM careers last year, Hawley High School. putting up some of the more Driscoll is one of the best impressive numbers of the DGF players in history, lead- season. VanHavermaet shot ing the school all-time in for 239 points, ranking second scoring, assists and steals. on the team in scoring, while VanHavermaet was a 10-time Driscoll scored 230 points for letter recipient at Hawley the season. High. The Dragons are looking to
“The games our senior improve on a 7-13 record over- photos by Chris Franz / The Advocate year were pretty big,” all, 4-9 in the NSIC against VanHavermaet said. “Both Southwest Minnesota State Above: Sophomore, Jake Driscoll, scored 19 total points during the Dragon’s victory over Minnesota teams were doing well in this weekend. Crookston on Jan. 16. Driscoll scored 230 total points last season and continues to improve as he conference. The gyms were “We beat Southwest here competes for the Dragons. packed.” at home, but it is going to be Below: Sophmore, Andrew VanHavermaet, led the dragons with 30 total points during the Jan. 16 “It was a lot of fun,” Driscoll tough to play them at their victory over Minnesota, Crookston. He and Driscoll, while rivals in high school, have stepped up and said. place,” Driscoll said. “It is become cooperative teammates The rivalry was close always tougher on the road throughout the years but “my and this is a big game. We team won both games senior could use a win there.” year,” VanHavermaet said. “I Despite the win earlier in think we split them our junior the season, VanHavermaet year.” was held to two points ver- Aside from battling sus Southwest, both coming one another, Driscoll and from the free throw line. He VanHavermaet played on the went 0-11 from the floor in 27 same Amateur Athletic Union minutes. (AAU) team, for a couple of The Dragons follow a road tournaments during the sum- game at Southwest with anoth- mer months. er game away from home “We have actually known against nationally ranked each other since elementary,” Minnesota State University Driscoll said. Mankato. This friendship was devel- “That is definitely a tough oped though basketball and place to play,” Driscoll said. now has carried over into col- “We are still a pretty young lege. team,” VanHavermaet said. “(Jake) didn’t have a direct “We are trying to get better impact on me coming here,” each day, and if we get some VanHavermaet said. “We wins along the way, that’s didn’t really talk to each other great.” much about our recruiting.” Smith can be reached They did, however, start at [email protected]
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ADV 204 Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Sports Page 9, The Advocate Dragons “Stomp the Yard” Urban dance team brings multicultural dance style to campus
BY LOGAN GROSSMAN Staff Writer Jered Pigeon, program coor- dinator at MSUM, recently decided to start an urban dance group on campus. He said that he believes an urban dance team is a great way to not only get more students involved on campus, but also to help students learn about other cultures and strengthen their own background. “This is an attempt to engage students,” Pigeon said. “Whether they are from an urban culture, or just have an interest in it, this is definitely a great opportunity.” Pigeon said that he thinks the dance team will be a fun experience for anyone who wants to be involved. “Larger schools have always had something like this,” he said. “But we’ve never had it at MSUM. This dance team will mainly consist of three main focuses. First is the “step” section, which is mostly dancing and rhythm, “stomp,” which is, just like in the movie “Stomp the Yard,” Photo Submitted hitting the floor with your feet DJ, the lead character in “Stomp the Yard,” performs his urban dance. The movie depicts a dance style that is similar to the style the Dragon urban dance team hopes to perform. Stomp involves dancing to make music and is becoming increasingly popular. to a rhythm/beat and clap- ping and then “drum line” team seems to have already ment. student voice will drive the said. “Keep your eyes and which is fairly self-explana- started, Pigeon said. It seems as though students face of the organization. They ears open for e-mails and sto- tory.” “Of course, there will be are looking to get involved as will have the final say when ries. This is new, and there are African-American Dance a budget,” Pigeon said. “We well. After the first day Pigeon it comes to uniforms, forma- going to be bumps, but we are instructor Nadia Bikoi also have to account for costs of began advertising via e-mail, tions, songs, level of compe- going to get there together.” expressed excitement for the equipment, uniforms and 30 people responded and are tition, everything. Some stu- The first meeting for the newly developing team. other things like that.” now involved in the program, dents will come in and already urban dance team was held “In the African-American The team has received a lot and many others show an be experienced at this, and Feb. 1, but Pigeon asked stu- culture, stomping is an art of help and support from vari- interest. that experience is definitely dents who are still interested form,” Bikoi said. “I think it ous sources. “I’ve seen that of confirmed helpful, but non-experienced to contact him by e-mail at is great that students have “Once established, we will participants, about 80 percent students are welcomed as [email protected] or join an opportunity to share the be visiting various campuses are looking into the step and well.” the “MSUM URBAN DANCE culture. In a way it’s a lot that are willing to offer us any stomp sections of the pro- Pigeon encourages anyone TEAM!!” Facebook group. like cheerleading, only more aid they can,” Pigeon said. gram, and about 20 percent who might be interested to detailed and with more “MSU-Mankato is one college are interested in the drum- join. Grossman can be reached moves. The most important that already has a step team, ming, so we definitely have a “Everyone is welcome,” he at [email protected] part, however, is that the stu- and they are willing to help good setup and well-balanced dents bring it.” demonstrate some things for team so far,” Pigeon said. Pigeon sees this as an oppor- us, aid us in any way they Pigeon wants to make it tunity for the school as well as can, and help get the pro- clear in the end that the stu- the students. gram rolling. Even a college in dents will be determining the “The president’s (Edna Brookings, S.D. has agreed to team’s style. Szymanski) mission statement help out.” “We definitely want stu- is to recruit and retain stu- Bikoi added that the pro- dents to shape how the team dents, particularly those with gram obtained immediate looks,” he said. “Of course we different cultures or back- support from both the MSUM will need outside professional grounds,” he said. multicultural affairs depart- help to get things rolling, but Support for the urban dance ment and the athletic depart- when it comes down to it, the
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BY KELSEY FECHO theatrical pieces and coach- Washington D.C. in April to happy to give other students went on.” Staff Writer ing students’ performances. compete and learn from top- pointers but does not seek MSUM was extremely “I am extremely proud notch theatrical artists from that kind of attention. He fortunate in the number of The week of Jan. 17, 46 of our MSUM theater arts around the world. says his coaches are the most winners this year. For their MSUM faculty members students,” Ellingson said. Though graduating soon, reliable sources of informa- work on “Rent,” Maxwell and students traveled to “Their work continues to be Michaels is not certain what tion regarding performanc- Heesch and Danielle Collier Overland Park, Kan., to take some of the strongest in our he would like to do after es. A talented collaborator received an Achievement part in the annual Region V region. As per expectations, college. is also important. in Film Production and Kentucky Center American I only expected the students “I hope to perform; that is “I was lucky enough to an Achievement in Stage Theater Festival. to do the best work possible, the one ‘for sure,’” he said. find a great partner, Matt Management, respectively. It was a wildly success- and I believe that many of “Where that takes me that is Englund, and some great Richard Paul Klein’s pro- ful week for all involved, our students far exceeded the adventure I guess.” scenes to do with him,” duction of “How Will You especially MSUM senior that.” Michaels has earned a Michaels said. “As we start- Know Us, Now Or Anytime” Tyler Michaels and Matthew The Irene Ryan Scholarship reputation as an enthusiatic ed to work on the pack- received standing ovations. Englund, who won the Competition is one of the member of the theater com- age we had put together, It was one of four produc- Region V Irene Ryan most intense divisions, with munity. we both started to enjoy the tions to receive an invitation Scholarship Competition. rounds lasting all week long. “Tyler is very versatile and things we had created and to the festival and the only Craig Ellingson, the chair Michaels and Englund per- passionate about the work so we just kept going with it. production to be written, and director of the theater formed pieces from “Title involved in doing theatre,” It was really about getting to produced and performed by department, is quite proud of Show,” “Othello” and a Ellingson said. “He is con- perform some really funny students. of all his students. He and work created by Michaels stantly seeking out ways in scenes in front of our peers Jennifer Tuttle help prepare himself, “The Cover Up.” which he can improve.” that got us motivated. And Fecho can be reached at students for the intense com- Both men will travel to While successful, Michaels it just got more entertaining [email protected] petition by helping to select the national competition in remains humble, saying he is for us as the competition Mentalist shares ‘freaky and fun’ show BY BRYCE HAUGEN visit. “He can read people Entertainment Group spent Staff Writer frighteningly well.” to cover the cost of the Christopher Carter first During the show, which show, Fog said. Although realized his special per- includes new material this the event is intended for ceptiveness at age 8. Then year, Carter will do a vari- MSUM students, students in graduate school, after ety of jawscratchers, includ- from other area colleges studying theater and psy- ing hypnotizing an audi- are invited and may bring chology as an undergradu- ence member and “reading guests. ate, a flash of career syner- thoughts,” he said. Other upcoming Dragon gy occurred. For the almost “I’m not literally a mind- Entertainment Group two decades following, the reader,” the Chicago-based events include an Acoustic nationally renowned men- Carter said. “It’s not like Afternoon with Javier talist has brought what he radio waves. I am fasci- Dunn on Feb. 18 from noon calls “a mixture of psychol- nated with human behav- to 1:30 p.m. in the CMU ogy, hypnosis and illusion,” ior and how to manipulate and the Showoff Show, a to stages nationwide. thought and behavior. It is comedy duo, performing “I am in the business of seriously freaky and fun.” on campus Friday, Feb. 26 freaking people out,” said The best part of the show at 9:30 p.m. For a list of Carter, who comes to cam- is the frequent audience spring happenings, check pus Wednesday for an 8 p.m. participation, said Josey out http://news.mnstate. show at Hansen Theatre. Fog, an MSUM physical edu/2009/12/dragon- Earlier, in Kise Commons education senior and event entertainment-group- from 5-6 p.m., he’ll perform coordinator of the Dragon spring-2010-events. a few tricks for the campus Entertainment Group. dinner crowd. The entire $3 admis- “Brows will be fur- sion fee goes to the Roger rowed,” said MSUM alum- Maris Cancer Center, while photo submitted Mentalist Chris Carter presents his hypnosis and illusional act at nus Nate Wright, who student activity fees cov- Haugen can be reached at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in the Hansen Theater. coordinated Carter’s 2008 ered the $1,750 the Dragon [email protected] Hiring Immediately! P/T Telesales 18–33 hrs/week VARIOUS HRS Between 4pm–9pm M–F SAT. 9am–5:30pm
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2829 S University Dr, Fargo (NW corner of American Family Apply in person or online Insurance Building) www.pcifargo.com Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 News Page 11, The Advocate Student film festival project honors film founders Social work BY CONOR HOLT honor Larson and Casselton, But tragedy struck again think that it’s great that they’re Staff Writer the founders of the MSUM Film when Casselton also died unex- honoring the film professors scholarship MSUM will soon be host to Department. pectedly over the 2007 winter who dedicated their lives to its very own film festival, The The film department began break. student filmmaking, and I hope available Legacy Film Festival, created as a major in the speech/film/ “That was such a huge shock, it continues for many years.” BY KELSEY ROSETH by four MSUM film students to theater department. Larson coming home (from break),” Most of the entries in the fes- Staff Writer honor past film professors Ted taught film theory and criticism King said. “He was amazing.” tival are from MSUM students, Long Term Care Social Larson and Rusty Casselton. for many years, and became This festival honors both of but Kantrud and King are hop- Workers of North Dakota is The goal of the festival is good friends with Casselton, the professors for their indelible ing to expand the festival to the offering an exciting oppor- to “get students excited about another film lover, who worked contributions and dedication to entire community in the com- tunity to juniors and seniors films, because that’s what at Concordia University. the MSUM film department. ing years, perhaps getting local accepted into the Bachelor Ted and Rusty wanted,” said When Larson died unexpect- In creating an actual film fes- high school students to enter of Social Work Program. A Bridget King, one of the four edly in 2001, Casselton moved tival, the four seniors had to as well. $500 scholarship is being film students who started the to MSUM and took over his promote the contest to filmmak- The Legacy Film Festival will offered to those interested upcoming Feb. 6 festival. position. Casselton expanded ers, collect the entries, find a be held Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in in long term or geriatric The Legacy Film Festival is the program to include produc- location and date and promote Weld Hall. Admission is free, care, who have a G.P.A. of a senior seminar project cre- tion classes, and created the the actual event. None of this but donations are encouraged, 3.0 or higher. ated by four senior film stu- choice of a film history/criti- was easy, but it was a learning as all funds gathered with this The Long Term Care Social dents: Carrie Kantrud, Bridget cism emphasis or a film pro- experience in leadership and festival go to the Ted Larson Workers of North Dakota King, Dylan Bradt and Matt duction emphasis. In 2004, the organization. Legacy Fund and the Rusty is an association of social Lindquist. film program became a depart- “A lot more work goes into Casselton Memorial Fund. For workers who are dedicated Kantrud and King came up ment. that I thought,” Kantrud said. more information, go to the to, but not limited to: devel- with the idea while chatting one Current film professors Tom The seniors are working Legacy Film Festival Web site oping the role of ND social day outside of the film office, in Brandau and Kyja Kristjansson- with film department head at http://www.mnstate.edu/ workers, providing educa- the Center for the Arts. They Nelson joined in 2004 and 2006. Kristjansson-Nelson to make film/lff/. tion and further resources had thought of doing a film In the past 10 years, the pro- this festival possible. and to represent the needs festival, and then it hit them— gram has grown from around “I think it’s an excellent idea,” Holt can be reached at of the aging and disabled. they could use the festival to 20 students to over 100. said Kristjansson-Nelson. “I [email protected] The scholarship will be awarded during the fall semester of 2010. It is avail- able for students who will be Be counted, 2010 census looming graduating after December 2010. The application, which BY SAMANTHA GROSZ country once again faces the March 2010. All students It’s important that stu- can be accessed at ltcswnd. Contributing Writer daunting task of counting living at the address are dents take action by com- org, is due April 15. Along In 1790, the population every single person in the considered one household, pleting and returning the with the application, stu- of the United States was correct place, regardless of so only one form needs to 2010 census form, to ensure dents are required to submit 3,929,214. New York City whether they are U.S. citi- be completed per domicile a complete and accurate their college transcript and was the largest city, with a zens, legal or undocument- with information about all count for our community a copy of the letter of accep- population of 33,131. There ed, within a time span of a the people living at that and MSUM. Filling out a tance into the Bachelor of were only 4.5 people per couple months. Achieving address. Then the form must 10-question form is the easi- Social Work program. For square mile of land area. a complete and accurate be returned in the U.S. mail est way to make a differ- more information, please Now, flash forward to count of our population is envelope provide ence. contact Tana Hoornaert at the year 2000. There were essential. On April 1, 2010 Students who commute For more information 701.323.1437 or visit the 281,421,906 people living in everyone in the U.S. must to school and reside full- on the 2010 census, visit LTCSW Web site. the U.S. New York City be counted, including inter- time at their parents’ or 2010census.gov. For more was still the largest city in national students. guardians’ household don’t information on how to get Roseth can be reached at the country, but now with College students are need to fill out a form. They involved with the census [email protected] a population of 8,008,278– counted based on their liv- should be accounted for on at MSUM, please e-mail twice the population of the ing situation. Those living their parents’ or guardians’ Samantha at groszsa@ entire U.S. in 1790. And a in a residence hall, soror- household form. mnstate.edu. staggering 79.6 people lived ity or fraternity house, will If students are study- on each square mile of land receive a 2010 census form ing or living abroad in the area. What a difference 210 in April or May 2010 to fill spring of 2010, and not in years can make. out individually. It won’t the United States on April 1, The United States was the need to be mailed, but sim- 2010, they will not be count- first nation to make the cen- ply completed and turned ed in the census. Census Grosz can be reached at sus mandatory in its consti- into a designated site on Day, April 1, 2010, is the [email protected] tution in 1787. Since then, a campus. official day of the popula- new census has been taken For those who live off tion’s count when all 2010 every 10 years. campus, census forms will census responses should At the beginning of a new be delivered or mailed to represent the household as decade for the U.S., the the house or apartment in it exists on this day.
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