THE ASMSU September 24, 2009 • Vol. 104, Issue 04

DISAGREEMENT OVER EARLY REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETES CAUSES STRIFE ON SENATE 6 EAGLE MOUNT ENSURES MOUNTAINS, ENRICHMENT, AND MOTIVATION A CRITICISM OF CONSERVATISM AND THE DEFICITS OF LIBERALISM 1 THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEP. 24, 2119 2 ntasthead THIS ISSUE BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

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Tessa Lykins and Leslie McDaniel Tessa Lykins is a commercial and fine art photog­ rapher in Bozeman, Montana. She grew up in North­ west Montana and loves photographing people: por­ ''A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of traits, nudes, fashion, weddings and children. Tessa five." is studying photography at MSU, and after she grad­ uates she looks forward to pursuing a successful - Groucho Marx career in photography and doing personal fine art works as well. NEWS 4 FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK A POSSIBILITY After spending several years using photogra­ FOR MSU'S FUTURE phy to interest middle school kids in science, Leslie So tf you had to choose one day of work to miss each week, what day McDaniel decided to pursue teaching through pho­ would 1t be? Mondays can be really lame. but do you really want to tography. Her goal 1s to tell the stories of those she spend your Fridays behind a desk? Better start thinking about 1t photographs and to give visitor the opportunity to DEREK BROUWER will tell you why. learn by viewing my projects. She will be complet­ ing her third degree, a BA in Photography at MSU in May. A group of images from the exhibit.were se­ lected. for an .Honorable M.entio.n in rhe 2009. lnter­ Want to know more about the other two MSU pres1dent1al candidates? national Photography Awards. ELIZABETH BROWNING knows everything ... Who they are, when they will be here, and what their favorite soap opera 1s. Well. two out of three - 1sn t bad ABOUlTHE 7 SPOTLIGHT: CAMPUS RESEARCH exit gallery JOE THIEL begins to investigate some of the exciting research going on around campus. This week. he takes a look at autonomous lawn mow "Forever Family," photographs by Tessa Lykins ers and moon excavators. and Leslie McDaniel. will be showing in the Exit Gal­ lery September 21-0ctober 2.. There will be a public DISTRACTIONS 10 SPINNING THE WHEEL artist reception Wednesday, September 30 from LEXIE LAMOTHE reviews Jay-l's newest album and reflects on the s-?Pm. The Exit Gallery is located in SUB 212 and is maturation of rap throughout the years. open Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm. 11 1- The Exit Gallery is ac­ WHITNEY GILKERSON fills you in on a great restaurant in the Bozeman cepting applications for area. The best part of all - you can throw a rock and hit 1t from South exhibits during the Fall Hedges. 2009 semester. If inter­ ested, please email Stacey 14 B I TTY CAT Ray. Applications are due JOSEPH WIRTZ has some information about a very interesting energy December is, 2009. source being investigated by our neighbors across the pond

REC[REATION] 15 BUSY WEEKEND MSU ATHLETICS boilerplate JOSH FRENCH investigates the performance of MSU student-athletes The ASMSU Exponent prints EDITORIAL DEADLINE: over the past week, filling you in on all the games and matches you may approximately 5,000 copies Monday at five p.m prior to publication date have missed. every Thursday and 1s free of charge at nearly 65 locations, limited one per reader Addi­ SALES DEADLINE: 16 MY AKE tional copies of the current is­ Friday at five p.m. prior. to sue of The ASMSU Exponent publication date Deadline ERICA KILLHAM sheds light on USC's performance against the Univer­ may be purchased for $1.00. may shift al the discretion of sity of Washington Huskies. So what 1f a team that didn't win a game payable in advance the Ed1lor-m-Ch1ef. last year beat the third best team in the nation. That stuff happens all Introduced in 1895. The thet1me. TO CONTACT US: The ASMSU Exponent office " ASMSU Exponent 1s lhe old­ located on the MSU campus. est college newspaper in the stale of Montana Ong1- 16 MOUNTAINSIDE MONOGRAMS 305 Strand Union Building nally introduced as a way Ever wonder why there's a big white "M" in the Bozeman distance? Bozeman, MT 59717 to increase college spirit at RICH ELBERT explains the history of the "M'' and other h1lls1de letters. Phone: [4061 Q94-2224 Montana State . e~ponen­ Fax: 14061994 -2253 t1ally" Email: ed1torfclexponent.montana edu The 2008·2009 academic AND AMERICA: DOES IT AFFECT US? Web: exponent.montana edu year marks The Exponent's STATIC 19 113th year of publ1cati 1n TRUDI MINGUS considers the influence of AIDS in America

A SE ESTER WITH SAS 20 \ ALEXIS TOWLERTON 1s taking precious time out of her day to tell you Printed on recycled newsprint with how she is spending her semester al sea. This week she reports from ... soy-based inks. the sea Do your part! Please share this publication with friends and recycle EARLY REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETES when you ve fully exhausted the 21 ASMSU Exponent BECCA ZIEGLER gives a student's perspective on the ongoing d1scus­ s10n around early reg1stralion for athletes. THE ASHSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2~ NEWS 4 NEWS Local Stores Four-Day Work Week Com.hat Shoplifting a Possibility for MSU's Future

WORDS BY like leaving my stuff alone." Ashley Wheeler In the current economic climate, ASMSU Exponent theft is a big issue for stores, as sStolen merchandise results in lost revenue. for all state employees, excluding univer Various grocery stores in Bozeman Stores combat theft in several ways, in­ WORDS BY sities. A recently published performanci have implemented policies that prohibit cluding detectors near the exits, secu­ Derek Brouwer report showed 10-20 percent reductie& customers from bringing in backpacks rity personnel, security cameras, and ASMSU Exponent in energy consumption for many Stal! and other large bags in an effort to limit customers themselves reporting thefts In response to upcoming budget cuts, buildings as well as reductions in em­ shoplifting. that theywimess. the University Planning, Budget and ployee stress and health complaints. Many of Bozeman's stores within In 2007, there were 1,797 calls to Analysis Committee (UPBAC) is explor­ "The data from Utah has been most walking distance of campus have stu­ the Bozeman Police Department due to ing the possibility of shifting MSU to a ly positive,'' said Roloff, "But we can dents walk through their doors with thefts, resulting in 198 misdemeanor ci­ 4/10 work week. If adopted, this measure decide if the Utah experience is differ~ backpacks or bookbags in hand -- or tations. would lengthen work days to 10 hours than the MSU experience might be." shoulder. If a student does not have a According to Frandsen, Town and four days a week and give MSU students The UPBAC work group is curr car, or wants to save money on gas, a Country Foods "takes it [shoplifting] and employees a permanent three-day in the process of determining the pot~ backpack or bookbag may be their only very seriously" and will call the police if weekend as soon as Fall 2011. rial viability of this and other proposat, way to transport their groceries from they find someone shoplifting. The Montana Board of Regents has Part of that process involves gatherif: store to home. Grocery stores can be especially sus­ asked each campus in the Montana Uni­ input from various constituent group Town and Country Foods has posted ceptible to shoplifting, as they tend to versity System, including MSU, to sub­ across campus. multiple signs by their front door stating, have aisles and small, expensive mer­ mit a proposal e:i,,'J)laining how they plan "We got some indications that "Please leave all backpacks at register chandise. Certain times of the day and to reduce e:i,,'J)enditures in the next bien­ dents could like this [ 4/10 week] beca #3." When asked why such a policy was certain products are at higher risk, espe­ nium. MSU must reduce costs by rough­ of the longer weekend," said Rold implemented, Travis Frandsen, Town cially alcohol late dt night, said Frandsen. ly $6 million over the two-year period "We also got some indications that ca and Country Foods vice president, said Also, older people who shoplift are often beginning in fiscal year 2012. tain employee groups may not like t¥. that it "limits opportunity" for shoplift­ more harmful to businesses because Over the summer. UPBAC created a because of its effect on child care ing. they steal more expensive merchandise. work group to compile ideas for budget home life." One other store, Safeway, has also Frandsen believes that, although it is reduction. The 4/10 work week is one of The issue was discussed during ~ posted signs stating, "Please leave all still wrong, shoplifting may just be one numerous suggestions received from Sept. l 7thASMSU Senate meeting, whEt backpacks in the lobby.'' of "life's learning processes" for young campus employees, such as closing all many senators eJ...-pressed concerns e MSU student Mike Ortman does not people. It has a much different economic Montana University System (MUS) cam­ garding the 4/10 work week's impact C shop at Safeway, but he does have some impact when a 10-year-old steals a candy puses over the Christmas Holiday. minor disagreement with the policy. He areas ranging from class scheduling bar than when an adult steals a case of The primary benefit to adopting a researc!i.. said that he would "ignore the sign. I'm beer, he said. 4/10 work week would be a reduction in trustworthy enough." The UPBAC work group will re~ Most people who shoplift do not do it energy costs associated with an ei,,"tra Town and Country's policy may be its findings to the full budget co because of lack of money, Frandsen said, day of building closures. "The other out­ a solunon for customers who do not tee in the corning weeks. The comrni calling it a choice that "we take it very comes include a sustainability benefit," want to leave their personal items unat­ must then prepare a management seriously." said MSU Vice President for Administra­ tended, as was reflected in the opinion to present to the Montana Board of i tion and Finance Craig Roloff. of MSU student Kelsey Stavnes. "I don't gents in November. Whether the f No major university campus in the work week-'1.vill be included in that pl country currently operates under a 4/10. remains undetermined. However, the UPBAC work group is ex­ amining the effectiveness of the 4/10 AN EVENING WITH work week in the state of Utah, where it was implemented in the summer of 2008 NICHOLAS KRISTOF • New York Times Award-winning Journalist • Pulitzer Prize for Reporting - Chinas pro-democr.,cy movtn>ent and Tienanmen protests • Pulitzer Prize for Commentary - at personal ns~ IOCI. sed on the g"nocide in Darfur • George Polk Award - Have an opinion? reporting on uMa -gt s and env1 onmental ~ssues • Just Released: Half the Sky Tu ming Contact ASMSU President Teresa Snyder at asmsupresramontana. OppressJon Into Opportunity Worldwide Monday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. or make your voice heard at ASMSU Senate meetings on Thursdays MSU Strand Union Ballrooms, Bozeman p.m. in sue 233. 24, 2009 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT NEWS 5 This Week in xpoBOARD

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEPT. 17 SENATE MEETING:

To address concerns about the reno­ WORDS BY vated building's appearance, Gamble un­ Eric Dietrich veiled a revised architecturai plan show­ ASMSU Exponent ing what the facility would look like. "It looks better," he said, though it's "not .MPILEDBY President Gamble: Chem Build­ perfect." Refening to the campus build­ • Dietrich ings Likely to Stick Around ing plan, he also commented that "it's - SU Exponent The modular chemistry labs located not a blueprint, it's a guide." nonh of the Chemistry and Biochemis­ Whether or not the NIH grant money t,rsday, Sept. 24 try building are likely to be a part of cam­ comes through, Gamble said, the modu­ 'd Finances in Shaky Monday, Sept. 28 pus for years to come, said MSU Presi­ lar lab space will be needed as Cooley _momic Times Why 21? Reexamining Federal dent Geoff Gamble. Laboratory is renovated in the next sev­ J>UB, 12-1 p.m. Alcohol Policy Alongwith Vice President ofResearch eral years. Although the university is Medical care accounts that can save SUB 235, i2-1 p.m Tom McCoy, Gamble explained his rea­ still in the process of seeking funding, :rlollars: Flexible Spending Accounts, Hosted by the MSU Leadership Insti­ soning for deciding to move ahead with Gamble called renovating the Jab space lllth Savings Accounts and Montana tute, this lunchtime discussion will fo­ a grant application that, if successful, "absolutely critical.;' 'lical Care Savings Accounts. Pre­ cus on issues surrounding alcohol policy would result in the labs being renovated Both buildings would be LEED certi­ ·1!ed by: Marsha A. Goetting, Ph.D., in the United States. In addition, debate into a semi-permanent facility to house fied, McCoy said. ~ ·essor and Extension Family Eco­ and dialogue will include the Amethyst centralized research equipment. Jlics Specialist. Initiative, an organization calling upon Last spring, the plan to renovate the Funding for Bioneers Conference elected officials to weigh the conse­ buildings, originally intended to be tem­ Scholarships Approved stay, Sept. 25 quences of current alcohol policies and porary lab space to allow for the Gaines Senators approved a supplemental ive American Heritage Day to invite ideas on how to best prepare Hall remodel, met with heavy criticism request submitted by Sustainability Di­ .Centennial Mall young adults to make responsible deci­ from student leaders. Ar the time, many rector Gretchen Hooker asking for $2000 ~ontana State University Dance will sions about their alcohol use. ASMSU Senators criticized the build­ to help provide scholarships to the 2009 brate Native American Heritage Day ings' aesthetic and expressed concerns Northern Rockies Bioneer Conference. Friday, Sept. 25, between Centen­ What NOT to Wear about the deviation from the university's The conference, which will be held Mall and Montana Hall, with dance 7 p.m., Procrastinator Theater long-range building plan, which had the Oct. i6 - 18, will give students and com­ aonstrations, musical performances "What NOT to Wear: An Evening for location slated to remain green space for munity members the opportunity to lis­ free movie screenings, among other Professional Development" -An evening the foreseeable future. ten to speakers on a variety of environ­ ts. devoted to preparing students for the The grant, sponsored by the National mental issues. It will be hosted by the world of work and professional attire. Institute of Health (NIH), offers money Bioregional Outreach Network (BORN), l"lroductive Shame Seating is limited. Students can secure from the national Economic Stimulus and be sponsored in pan by the Network of Environmentally Conscious Organiza­ ...5UB 235, u.-1 p.m. their ticket by stopping into the Career Act of2008 to renovate an e:i-dsting facil­ tions (NECO) and ASMSU Sustainabil­ eproductive Shame: Self-objecti­ & Internship Services Office, or by go­ ity on a university campus into space for .ion and Young Women's Attitudes ing to www.mycatcareers.com (and then core facilities serving researchers doing ity. "It's taking this global dialogue, and rard Breastfeeding and Menstrua­ registering under "events"). systems biology research, McCoy said. throwing it down into a community con­ A Presentation by: Ingrid Johnston- Core facilities are generally space used to text," Hooker said. "It will impact stu­ ledo, Ph. D. Associate Professor of Tuesday, Sept. 29 house specialized research equipment, dents' career and leadership develop­ ology State University of New Be the Match like scanning electron microscopes, that ment." <, Fredonia. Hosaeus Rec Sports & Fitness Center are shared by several researchers. Gamble said that after careful consid­ Hooker explained that, as a result Lobby, 9 a.m. - s p.m. of budget cuts, few of the univesity's urday, Sept. 26 A bone marrow registry will take eration, he decided to have MSU pursue the grant funding to renovate the space, academic departments have been able the Wall Art Swap: place at MSU. Persons between the ages to support the scholarships, which will for the Park of 18 and 60 who are willing to donate though he feels the university has a slim chance of having its proposal approved. allow students to attend the conference ..:>UB Ballroom A, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. to any patient in need should drop by "It's nor a facility that benefits a few. without paying for admission. As a re­ 'Art can be consigned between 4 and to have a cheek swab. Your name will be It's a facility that benefits many," Gam­ sult, she said that she had to tum to oth­ m. on Friday, September 25 in SUB added to the list of donors. ble e:Kplained. "It will make us much er sources of funding, like ASMSU. hoom A. All art must be hangable, more efficient, much more user-friendly, Interested students can register on­ than so- by so-inches in size, and Thursday, Oct. 1 [and] much more accessible." Currently, line at www.bozoneco.comfbioneers. o or less in value. Students for Dan­ 22nd Annual MSU Fall Career Fair the equipment housed by the facility is h Park will keep 20 percent of the SUB, 9 am - 3 p.m spread across a variety of labs on cam­ price, and $i.50 will be charged for Visit with employers and learn about h item consigned. job and internship opportunities. · pus. ' ...... c .... THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 2,, 2099 NEWS 6 Two President Finalists On Campus for Public Forums Next Week

student issues are on my radar," he s · WORDS BY "I would love to meet with the stude Disagreeltl.ent Over Elizabeth Browning and discuss any issues or concerns th ASMSU Exponent might have."

Early Registration for MSU Presidential Candidates Steven Waded Cruzado-Salas Leath and Waded Cruzado-Salas will be Cruzado-Salas, the current exe Athletes Causes Strife on on campus this coming week for public rive vice president and provost at N forums. Following Steven Angle, who Mexico State University, comes to M Senate visited campus Monday. Sept. 2.1, these on Sept. 30. She holds degrees in finalists enter the home stretch in the manities, Spanish and comparative search for President Geoff Gamble's re erature. placement. Like Leath and Angle, Cruzado-S SEVERAL SENATORS RETHINK POSITION finds land grant institutions appeali Steven Leath She is impressed with MSU's reputati AFTER CONSULTING WITH STUDENTS Leath, who is the current vice presi­ for excellence in all aspects of the l dent for research at the North Carolina grant university mission as well as · State University. holds three degrees reputation for beauty. in plant science. all from different land ''MSU is ve1y well-known for its grant universities. rraordinary beauty and great potenti WORDS BY have passed it in that matter," referring "One of the reasons I'm so interested am excited about the possibility of le Enc Dietrich to how quickly the measure was put to in Montana State is because of my ex­ ing the next phase of MSU's dyn ASMSU Exponent vote after being presented. ''It was im­ periences in land grant universities," he progress," says Cruzado. possible for me to represent my constit­ said. In her past positions, Cruzado-S A motion to re-think the ASMSU uents," he added. Out of the three parts in the mission has put emphasis on her dedication Senate's support of early registration "Student-athletes are held in higher for land grant institutions (research, student and faculty success. As d for student athletes spwnd sharp dis­ regard and to higher standards." said teaching and public service), Leath fo­ for the College of Arts and Sciences agreement between senators Thursday Fisher. "There's a completely different cuses most on research. Hai.;ng had vast NMSU, she established the "Enhanc· evening, leading to di5cussion of wheth­ spotlight on athletes." experience in that area, Leath wants to Student Pterformance Program" whi er senators should seek out the views of Michael Capp, the only senator who bring his skills to MSU. aided the reconstruction of their M their student constituents before mak­ originally voted against the resolution "The (research) programs at MS Success Center. In addition to this, s ing decisions. said that "Stude1.t athletes aren't the are reputed to have the highest quality also i litiated teacher and student rec On Sept. 10, the Senate almost only ones who have a hard time schedul­ and standards," Leath says. "I want nit" 1 programs. unanimously passed a resolution call­ ing their classes." expand the core strengths in specihc "An in1portant way for the univers· ing for MSU's administration to give the "Just because other schools do it, programs, investing wisely to make the to communicate this (quality teach" school's student-athletes the oppornmi­ doesn't mean it's right, and just because research enterprise grow." as an institutional value is by genero ty to register early for classes. Support­ other schools do it doesn't mean it's Teaching and community outreach acknowledging and recognizing fac ers of the measure called it necessary to fair," said Sen. Sarah Sample. "I'm will­ are also important to Leath. Having members and students who promote help athletes cope \vith the difficulties of ing to admit I made a mistake. I think taught much of his career, he knows spired teaching and learning." Cruz scheduling academics around practices that shows responsibility," she added. the impact quality teaching can have on says. and n-avel for competition, and pointed Ultimately, the motion to repeal the students. One of his concerns working Cruz3do-Salas said that she p out that MSU is the only member of the in the president's office at NCSU was ricularly likes how all undergrad "Our constituents ensuring excellence in teaching at an af­ students are able to have meanin "I'm willing to admit fordable price. hands-on experience. Although she I made a mistake. I have elected us because they feel Another aspect connected to teach­ she feels the programs have done well think that shows we are competent ing and research is relationships. Leath terms ofresearch, discovery and crea responsibility." enough to repre­ said the ability to form productive, --Sen. Sarah Sample ity, she is sure she can help further p sent their interests." meaningful relationships is key to suc­ licize MSU's programs and help thel --Sen. Sarah Butler cessful leadership. The president of MSU will have to form connections with Big Sky Conference that does not afford gro~~ado welcomes the chance to tJ all sorts of different people, from stu­ athletes the privilege. to students. resolution supporting early registration dents to government officials to private However, on Sept. i7, Sen. Blake "Students are crucial for progress I failed by a vote of six to eight, with one sector professionals, he says. Bjornson, who was quoted by the Ex­ senator abstaining. a community and in a school," C Because of this emphasis on building ponent in support of the measure, an­ To avoid similar situations in the fu­ said. ''The future president has to estal nounced that after talking 't'..7ith his con­ relationships, Leath said he looks for­ lish effective communication so expect ture, Bjornson and President Pro-Tem­ ward to meeting the MSU community, stituents, most of whom opposed the pore Justin Folsom proposed that the tions and plans for a brighter future a initiative, he had changed his mind. He especially the students, on Sept. z8. "I be shared openly. I would be honored Senate amend its operating procedure have two sons in college tight now, so expressed regret for his earlier words to give senators a week to discuss reso­ meet as many students as I can." and moved to rescind the resolution. lutions before voting on them. "I don't value a student-athlete more Sen. Butler disagreed, commenting Leath: than I value another student on cam­ that "it's ridiculous to present a subject Cruzado-Salas: pus," Bjornson said. Monday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m.- p.m. and then wait a whole week." She add­ 4 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.-4 p. Public Forum - The Great Room of However, Sen. Eric Fisher, the mea­ ed that "Our constituents have elected Public Forum-The Great Room oft the MSU Foundation. at the south­ sure's primary advocate, responded that us because they feel we are competent MSU Foundation, at the southw rescinding resolutions shows a lack of west comer of uth Avenue and Lin­ enough to represent their interests." coln Street; corner of 11th Avenue and Linea responsibility on the part of the Senate, Around 400 students on campus Street; especially after such an overwhelming community reception, : p.rn. have access to priority registration, in 5 30 community reception, 5=30 p. vote. -6:30 p.m. · The Great Room of the eluding ASMSU Senators, Ag Ambas­ -6:30 p.m. - The Great Room of Sen. Kevin \rtl.kin said that "It was MSU Foundation; Tuesday, Sept. : sadors, Orientation Leaders, Advocats, 29 MSU Foundation; Thursday. Oet. irresponsible in the first place for us to ~eadership Institute Forum, 1•2 p.m. and Resident Advisers. Leadership Institute Forum, 2-2 p. m The Great Room of the MSU Foun­ dation in The Great Room of the MSU Fa dation · TEMBER 24, 2009 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT NEWS 7 lpotlight: Campus Research

plinary research in robotics. Last year, MSU's system has its advantages and is Wars" in i976. "It was the scene where for instance, the lab employed three cenainly more cost-effective. "GPS de­ Chewbacca yells at a little robot, and mechanical engineers, an electrical en­ pends on satellites and fixed reference the robot squeals and runs away," Lloyd gineer and two computer scientists, all points, things that aren't always avail­ said. "I love that little robot." undergrads, to work on the autonomous able,'' remarked Lloyd. MSU's system is Lloyd, a former comedian, now {obotic jumbles of wheels and wire lawnmower. less dependent on GPS and more capa­ uses that love of robots both in lab and d on various tabletops and cubbies Loyd's group, which also includes ble of tracking its own position. throughout the community. Using many ~ughout the MSU Robotics Lab. Pro­ Mechanical Engineering Professor Rob This year, MSU will also start a new robots produced by him and his stu­ ?or Hunter Lloyd's Rolling Magellan, Larsen, started work on the mower last project. It is one of io schools chosen by dents and carefully named by his chil­ bot designed to navigate an obstacle year. If funding allows, they hope to NASA to participate in the college divi­ dren, Lloyd hosts an education comedy itse of cones and tunnels, holds the compete with it in a national contest this sion of the Regolith Excavation Chal­ show in the Bozeman public schools. a- space next to a desk while "Krusty," spring. At the competition, their creation lenge, a competition to build a robotic "Buddy," one of the show's stars, can lblking robot with six legs, perches will have to mow an L-shaped lawn while excavator for the moon. distinguish colors, pop balloons and add erlike on a chair. These numerous avoiding moving obstacles and negotiat­ The excavation challenge, headed by a few choice comments to the routine via ·c-Japtions only hint at future marvels ing convoluted curves. Electrical Engineering Professor Brock a speaker on his back. ab is developing. To complete this task, Lloyd and his Lameres, brings a few new problems to Lloyd's CS 445 Robotics class this d'h.is year, for instance, the lab is team use GPS, a digital compass and the table. The robot must be capable to spring will have the chance to build sim­ ting up two new projects for compe- odometers to gauge their position at all work in a vacuum, making the use of ul­ ilar robots, including trying their hands n, an autonomous lawn mower and times while ultrasound sensors posi­ trasound sensors or conventional fuels at a Robe-Magellan of their own that ooon excavator. Underlying the hard ticned strategically around the mower impossible. Also, during the competition they can test out at a competition Lloyd fk that goes on at the lab, however, is help it to sense and avoid obstacles. a two-second time lag will be introduced will host in the spring. "They are going I philosophy-"We get to have fun,'' Other schools often rely exclusive­ to model the difficulty of Eanh to moon to work their butts off;' said Lloyd, "but Lloyd, who manages the lab. ly on very expensive, highly accurate communication. they're also going to have a lot of fun." tl'h~ lab also provides undergradu­ GPS systems that can pinpoint location Professor Lloyd first developed an Wlth the chance to do interdisci- more exactly given a solid reference, but interest in robotics when he saw "Star THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2 DISTRACTIONS 8 S RAC ON Eagle Mount Ensures Mountains, Enrich1nent, and Motivation A PLACE WHERE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS AND MIRACLES HAPPEN EVERY DAY.

WORDS BY maybe to go on a date or spend m 'M Day' Volunteers Sweat Codie Wyers time with their other children. The ASMSU Exponent of each Saturday Night Out is limited in the N alll.e of Service 10 participants and ideally a volunt U.S. Army Gen. Robert C. Mathis, ret., for each participant. and his wife Greta Mathis had dreamed Volunteers are a huge part of about starting a program where persons keeps Eagle Mount going. Not only ! steep trail. of all ages with disabilities are given the they enrich the lives of the partidp WORDS BY He also told the story of how, back opportunity to do activities that not only they also take just as much from the Shelby Rogala in i911, hundreds of students, "probably enrich their lives, but also allow them perience. The power to help others al ASMSU Exponent freshman, most of them not volunteers" the same potential able-bodied humans give to others is an act of kindness A group of 70 students donated their hauled up all the talus rock to create and might take for granted. has countless positive effects. rime to repair Bozeman's landmark "M" paint the "M." A semaphore system was Starting in i983, Eagle Mount has Volunteers are always welcome last Saturday. Organized by the Office of used with a coordinator at Montana Hall been running for ove1 20 years. With Eagle Mount; most of the programs the VP of Administration and Finance, to align the rocks in an M that faced cam­ the help of many volunteers and staff, quire more than one volunte~r for e4t the goal of this Clean up the"M" day was pus and looked proportional. Eagle Mount is now well known for its participant. As the program 1s growH to maintain the landmark and paint over Since then, the "M" has fallen into quality therapeutic recreational oppor­ the need for more volunteers is as ~ the vandalism that occurred last week. disrepair, and last week's vandalism was tunities. The recreations Eagle Mount Training for volunteers is provided;' The "M" had been outlined in red, not the only incident of abuse. A few offers include, horseback tiding, skiing, allows the volunteer to become · green and yellow paint around Saturday years ago, the "M" was painted red and swimming, ice skating, fishing, Saturday \vith the unique needs of the p the 12th. but the vandalism didn't seem black, leading to speculation that it was Night Out, golf, kayaking, cycling and pants and the adaptive equipment U9 to put a damper on the volunteers' spir­ defaced by Bozeman High School stu­ horticulture. that allows them to participate. Ea: its. Kim Sinrud, Secretary for Admin­ dents. These activities provide recreation­ Mount does not receive any fede iso·ation and Finance, noted "the high The VP of Administration and Fi­ al opportunities for people of all ages, state support so donanons are also VI number of volunteers may be panly in nance, Craig Roloff, explained how the with disabilities and children with can­ to the success of this program. reaction to the vandalism. but is also restoration process got started. Seven cer. Each activity is associated with the The main goal at Eagle Mount is I due to the fact that it's the beginning of to nine years ago, MSU alumni Torleif priorities of safety, learning and enjoy­ to focus on weaknesses but to focus the year and school spims are running Aasheim created a donation program ment. People v.ith disabilities are able to strengths. Focusing on strengths allc high." to restore the "M." The group raised do things that previously were thought growth for the body and soul. P Ember Hansen, a junior at MSU enough money to fix the parking lot, put impossible, and the children with cancer pants benefit from muscle strength. a and the Advocat Coordinator brought in some berms to prevent rock creep are given the freedom of normalcy. a group of about 20 students affiliated rude change, higher self esteem and t1 and asked the school to put someone in Aside from the outdoor activities, with the Advocats. Hansen said, "It's the also form unbreakable bonds with charge of taking care of the "M" on a reg­ Saturday Night Out was created for the first time we have done this as a group. volunteers and staff. ular basis. Administration and Finance parents of the particip~ms. One eve­ We hope it rums out to be a good eA"?eri­ If you know of someone who wo jumped on board, and Clean Up the "M" ning a month the children are given the ence." benefit from the opportunities at EE daywasbom. unique opportunity to socialize and do John Ford. Manager of Landscape Mount. or if you would like to volun i Ford noted. "This is a continuous fun activities such as dancing, playing and Grounds, provided the students your time, contact the Eagle Mount s project. This time it was cleaning up the board games, arrs and crafts projects, with n.vo motorized wheelbarrows, for by gv:._'1~ to their Web site wv:w.eagl vandalism, next time we will focus on and while they do all this, their parents hauling all 60 gallons of paint up the ount.org or calling 406-586-1781. moving rocks or putting up more guards get to have some time off to themselves, - DISTRACTIONS THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

YOUR THURSDAY TO THURSDAY COMPILED BY WORD STREET Ben Miller

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LILLY SERPENTINE FUSION BELLYDANCE BOZEMAN JAYCEES DEMOLITION DERBY MUSIC IN THE MORNING en:7p.m. When:7p.m. When: noon When: 10 a.m. - l p.m. ere: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Events Where: Ellen Theater Where: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Events Where: Leaf & Bean - Non:h 19th Park What: Don't miss Lilly Serpentine Fusion Park Whar: Original folk singer plays original folk. at: Thursday, Sept. 24, Hip Hop Superstar Bellydance at the Ellen Theatre Friday, Sept. What: Contact Mark Figgins ar (406) 539-5680 lndie recording artist Kathawren. io a.m. - Fat Joe will be doing a special hour at The GCF 25, at 7 p.m. This is a community event to raise for more information. Contact Jill Figgins at lp.m. E:vents Park in the indoor arena The show awareness and funds for various Montana (406)388-4055 for rules, regulations or entry ~ promotion for his new album, "J.O.S.E. 2" charities. Hosted by The Serpents Shimmy forms. Registration: 8 arn.-n:30 am. at Out­ STAR SIGNS: FALL rJealous Ones Still Envy). The show stan:s at non-profit organization, thls group strives ro door Arena area Public hours: 12 p.rn.-5 p.m. When:3p.m. p.m. with a special pre-party featuring an bring communities together through artistic Admission: $10 adults 18 and over, 13-17 years Where: Museum Of The Rockies & Taylor -star jam session with a large cast of local and expressive dance. The event will include of age $5 and kids 12 and under are free. Planetarium · ts and DJs. Fat Joe's concen: starts at 7 a silent auction, a bellydance workshop with What: The Taylor Planetarium is pleased ro .m. Tickets cover both pre-party and concert. Zanbaka, live music and photo-ops with BOZEMAN SYMPHONY announce a new feature for fall, "SrarSigns: ickets are recession priced ar $15 in advance belly dancers. \risir Lilly Serpentine Fusion When: 7'30 p.m. Fall." Learn about astrological signs, as well d $18 at the door. Tickets are available at Bellydance for further information. General Where: Wilson Auditorium as other constellations, celestial objeets and acrus Records, Good Vibrations, ChromeTar­ adnlission is $15; tickets are available at www. What: The Bozeman Symphony, con ducted more in this popular night sky show. Shows oo and online at www.thejegroup.com. TheEllenTheatre.com. by Maestro Matthew Savery, will open its Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. 42nd concert season with "Some Enchanted Planetarium shows are included in the price JOSH HOUSEMAN Evening" with performances Saturday, Sept. of admission to the Museum of the Rockies, en: 7 and 9 p.m. When:7p.m. 26, ar 7:30 p.rn. and Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2:30 whlch is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 ere: Emerson Center for the Arts and Where: Norris Hot Springs p.m. at the Willson Auditorium. The concerts p.m., and Sundays from 12'30-S p.m. For more Culture What: Josh Houseman introduces hlmself feature Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Symphony information dial 994.DlNO. What: "Re:Session" takes viewers beyond the Friday, Sept. 25. Ojai, Calif., musician House­ No. 2, op. 27 in E minor," and baritone Stephen :raditional ski and snowboard movie into a man brings hls brand of lndie, folk rock to the Bryant singing opera arias from Boiro's THERMAL GRASS •evolutionary realm of action sports enter­ dome for the 6.rst time. "Mefistofele, Verdi's Simon Boccanegra, and When:7p.m. ainment. Shot on both film and RED ONE Norris Hot Springs Water of the Gods is locat­ Rossini's "Barber of Seville,'' concluding with Where: Norris Hot Springs ugh definition camera technology, "Re: Ses­ ed just 33 miles west of Bozeman on Highway memorable runes from Rodgers and Hammer· What: Thermal Grass rums up the hear •ion" documents the true wealth of the moun­ 84 Enjoy music every Friday, Sarurday and stein"s "South Pacific." Stephen Bryant's dis­ Sundays, Sept. 20 and 27. The pickin' goes into ain experience. Advance tickets will be $15 Sunday at 7 p.m. For more information, log on tinguished career in opera and the concen:hall hyper-drive with Thermal Grass. Newgrass, ·$20 at the door), available at Chaler Sports, ro norrishotsprings.com or call 406 ( 685-3303. has garnered him an international reputation jazz and rock inrertWine with bluegrass in an 'hD Skis, World Boards and Grizzly Outfit­ having performed the world over. Season sub­ unpredictable yet very enjoyable wey. Norris ers. Raffle prizes include skis and other gear. scriptions and individual tickers are available Hot Springs Water of the Gods is located jusr \lo backpacks, alcohol, food or beverages are for purchase at www.bozemansymphony.org 33 miles west of Bozeman on Highway 84. En­ !illowed in rhe Emerson Theater. Doors open or by phone at 585-9774. joy music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Jne half hour before show times(ar 6:30 and at 7 p.m.For more information, log on to nor­ i:30 p.m., respectively). rishorsprings.com or call 406 f 685-3303- 09 09 10 IONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY .

"'WHERE YOU FROM"" I ENGLISH CLUB OPEN MIC BASIC SWING DANCING LEVEL 1 PRODUCTIONS SKI FILM: .. REFRESH" When: no p.m. When: 9:30 p.m. 'Nhen: 7 p.rn. When:6p.m. Where: Emerson Center for the Arts and Nhere: Leaf & Bean - Downtown Where: Have Fun Dancing Where: MSU Procrastinator Theater What: Level l Productions proudly presents Culture Nhat: Come to the Leaf& Bean on Main What: Ifyou can walk, you can dance. Discov­ What: The locally produced documen- 5treet this Monday for a literary open nlic er the joy of moving to music in concen: with their latest ski film "Refresh" in Bozeman, Montana. Trunk you've gor what it take ro win tary "Where You From" announces its first :light. Bring your own poetry, shon: stories, another person. No pan:ner or e.xperience is Montana screening Thursday, Oct. 1, ar The :?Ssays, lyrics, satire, humor, personal story necessary. This is a great way ro meet new a pair of skis? Show up and compete in The United Stares Marine Corps pull-up chal­ Emerson at 9'30 p.m., as part of this year's ;r fiction to share with good people and good people, gain self-confidence, learn a social Hatchfest. A surprisingjourney into rural skill, ger some e.xercise and have a lot of fun! lenge, where rhe person to coi:riplete the most coffee. Sponsored by the MSU English Club. pull-ups wins a new pair of skis! Also showing American hip-hop. the film chronicles the Courses for beginners include Basic Ball.room, lives of three compelling individuals as they that night is 4bi9 Media's latest film "So ~ar ONE OPEN MIC Basic Swing (Jitterbug), Basic CountryW~st­ confront small town life, broken families and ern Two Step, Basic Cha Cha Cha and Basic So Hood," featuring local talent! There will Nhen: 10 p.m. be raffles, prizes, and more! Tickets are $10; drug addiction - ultimately seeking triumph Nhere: Haufbrau Salsa Classes meet on different days of the doors open at 7 p.m., show srarts at 7:30 p.m. in their music. '"Where You From" features What: Come hang out and hear some great week, depending on the type of dance. Thls music and musiciaris from the celebrated oands and solo acts try to "woo" the crowd. season, intermediate and advanced class7s Bozeman band Eight.rack Mind, as well an OPEN MIC WITH JAME L times you can win valuable BoZone gear in S\ving. Fo>.-rrot, West Coast and Argennne original score by B~zeman n~tive Nat Kendall \1any When:9p.m. lust for showing up and gerting into it with the Tango will also be offered. A;J classes cosr $55 and additional music from High Poet Records. Where: Buffalo Jump Sporrs Bar For more information about the film and to 'est of the crowd. per person and will meet six times. Classi:s What: Every Wednesday beginning ar 7 p.m., "'ill be held in the Have Fun Dancing studio view a trailer, visit www.whereyoufromfilm. The Buffalo Jump is graced with some of the com. Advance tickets are available at www. at 414 Bryant Srreer (off ofNon:h Rouse) in greatest musical talent around 1r hosts Bozeman. For more information and more a~ Open Mic wirh Jamel. ~eryo~e 1s welcome harchfest.org. specifics, please visir www.havefundancing. to join in and play - orJUSt sing along. !he com or call Lauren Coleman at763·47:35· night is always a blast, the people are friendly PERSO N PEOPLE and the atmosphere is laid back: Buffalo Jump When: 10 p.rn. Where: Zebra Cocktail Lounge . LANG TER MES welcomes all musicians, comediaris, poe~ When:7p.m. What: Thursday, OCL 1, there's more Hip Hop or anyone who wants ro be heard on a nuc. with Person People. The conscious, home Where: Ale Works Buffalo Jump Sporrs Bar is open sev.en days~ What: Music at Montana Ale Works is on rap spun hip-hop of Person People has been week n am. to close, and is located m Galiano evolving since 2.003- Brought together through Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Sarurdays at 8 p.m. Gateway on Cottonwood and Hwy i91 (ne.xr ro in the newly remodeled railcar. The sui;ierb a shared love of skateboarding and hip hop bur separate from the Gentlemen's Clu.b, open music, experimentation led to living room acoustical syste~ ~ows patrons ro enJ?Y p.m. ro 2 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Ladies are conversation while listening ro the mUSJc. 7 recordings that gave ·way to a hugely popular always admitted free of charge). Remember to group that features a live band and five MC's. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Lang Ten:nes rakes the designate before you celebrate. srage. For more information, phone Montana Ale Works ar 597.7700. The venue is located at 6n E. Main Street. THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2oet• DISTRACTIONS r 10

JAY-Z FINISHES THE BLUEPRINT SERIES

WORDS BY zine, "I let the music dictate the direc­ the track "Empire State Of Mind." The This could arguably be one of J Lexie Lamothe tion." appealing chorus and beat make this better albums; however, the track ' ASMSU Exponent Old school rap had connotations of song the potential for the next hit off the minder" is repetitive and the fe drugs, sex, violence, guns and gangs. On album. The duo performed at this year's voice in the chorus sounds compu The king of hip-hop does it again. the first track, ''What We Talkin' About," MTV Video Music Awards with the big generated and galling. Nonethel Coming out of retirement was the right Jay-Z makes it clear that the rap industry city as the backdrop. The song is a mod­ "Blueprint 3" is one of his more co move for Jay-Z. With his last 10 albums, is changing and is growing up, leaving em-day version of Frank Sinatra's "New dent albums, where he could take rn he set the standard high for himself, but these ideas behind. The song includes York New York," showing a love for the risks and write lyrics about his succ managed to keep his reputation alive rhymes about politics, Matlin Luther big city. "So Ambitious," featuring Pharrell with the latest album "Blueprint 3." The King Jr. and views on gun use. "On To The Next One" has a similar Iiams, is a song that represents thats album was released under his label Roe Almost all the songs on the album sound and vibe to his song "99 Prob­ belief he found. Nation as the final chapter in the Blue­ have a featured at-tist like Swizz Beatz, lems" from"The Black Album." Kid Cudi The last track on the album, "Yo print series. Young Jeezy, Rihanna and Kanye West. makes an appearance on the album with Forever," has more of a pop sound The element of surptise for fans was Jay-Z performed the radio sensation "Already Home," a song about staying it, somewhat comparable to R&B a · impon:anr to Jay; therefore he recorded "Run This Town" with Rihanna and on top of the music industry despite Usher's sound. It makes for a good this album in Hawaii to avoid his songs Kanye on Jay Leno's Tonight Show on the fact that some people think he has song, proving that no matter his age, being leaked. With guest producers Sept. 15. His song D. O.A (Death Of Auto­ lost his appeal. At almost 40 years old, music will live on, keeping him for ranging from Kanye West to Timbaland Tune) was recem.y nominated for two the award winner has proved "haters" young. to Jroc, the album has a wide variety of MTV Video Music Awards. wrong. He even has a song titled "Hate," style. As Jay-Z told Rolling Stone Maga- Songbird Alicia Keys is featured on dedicated to all his haters.

To The ASMSU Student Senate: Please Make Us Feel Bad

WORDS BY Joseph Wirtz this statement. There was one dissent­ ber that each college at this University ASMSU Exponent ing vote, cast by Senator Michael Capp, getting into classes after I stopped beil has labs for their students. The athletes an athlete for MSU. The hardest timet who s tated, "Athletes ai·en't the only have access to their own college's lab, as The last issue of the Exponent had ones who have a hard time scheduling have ever had with school and class a charming at-ticle about how the ath­ well as their own private lab. It's in th e were not when I was an athlete but aft classes." I would agree, Mr. Capp, and I field house. letes of MSU will now have preferential thank you for again restoring my faith I stopped being an athlete and stru As you can tell I am angry, I should be treatment when registering for classes. in t he student senate. I had begun to along with every other student to g angry. You should be angry too. Next se­ For anyone who missed the at-ticle, I will wonder if the entire student senate was classes and find money for school. mester we will have to pick over the left­ now include a brief synapses. The at-ticle made up purely of invertebrates, but it Athletes, remember I am not goi overs like the rest of the students who informed the MSU student body that seems that you, Senator Capp, still have after you directly, because I do undt are not athletes. If I was still an athlete the athletes of MSU will now register for a backbone. stand it's hard to be an athlete. I w classes before the rest of them. The only 1 would be angry and the reason is that I am sure this opinion will garner one, but no group of students shot. exceptions are seniors and incoming this resolution is saying that one group ha_te mail from athletes, I am sure they be placed above another group of SI, freshmen (first semester only). If you of students is better then another. The think I am some nerd, sitting behind a dents. I believe the student senate don't fit into either of those categmies, ~tudent senate is walking on very thin computer, bad mouthing anyone who out of touch with their voter base. T~ (remember freshmen, now that you're ice because, as stated in the at-ticle pub­ strives for physical perfection, no mat­ should remember who votes for the here, you don't) you're moved behind lished last week, there are only 350 ath­ ter the spon:. ~ai: from it, I love nothing and remember that universities the athletes. letes. That isn't enough votes for all the b_etter than smvmg for physical perfec­ originally \vrought to create and c While this fact is disheartening, the student senators to split evenly and still non. I was an athlete for MSU at one bigger surptise, and what nuly angered seminate knowledge, not provide spec point as well. When I first came to MSU expect to retain their seats. Especially me, was the fact the resolution was 1 privileges to athletes or any other grc couldn't believe the opportunities avail­ now that the oth~r 12,000 students have voted on and passed by fellow students received the brush off. of students. I believe somewhere ale able to me because I was an athlete. As the way the student senate lost sight} that make up the ASMSU student sen­ Senator Capp had it right. Athletes an athlete I had access to free tutoring that notion. ate. I will make one notable exception to are not the only students who have trou- and a~te-only computer !_abs. Rli!mem- b' . Joseph Wirtz was a former Ath!Et •a _ge~J].g.c:;las~es . l _qad -a harder time -MSU Crass Cenm~ &· Traek • r • 'PTEMBER 24, 2009 J THE ASMSU EXPONENT DISTRACTIONS 11

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Zat At I-ho's!!!

lORDS BY oh-so-careful vegans may order and en­ Donuts: Five sugar and cinnamon rolled Kyong will chat and tell stories. It is 1itney Gilkerson joy. little balls, also dripped in chocolate. Af­ Kyong who teaches me diny words and .. MSU Exponent There are also sweet, succulent ter working there two years, I can hon­ proverbs in Korean and makes me laugh chicken wings, a favorite of boys in gen­ estly say everything on the menu is good till I cry every Friday night. Ji-Su is the I first started working for I-ho's two eral, a variety of simple yet delicious su­ (Except the coffee; It is unexceptional. sweet one. Ji-Su is the polite one. Ji-Su :irs ago, the summer between my se­ shi, seaweed salad, and a mini bowl of Instead try the brown rice tea). teaches me how to gather up coupons, ir year of high school and college. It miso soup. On the next page is the list There are three cooks currently shop for the nicest things, for the best s a time of uncenainty and promise, of combinations that I like to suggest to working at I-ho's. There is of course, deals. j somehow I-ho's Korean Grill was new customers and the adventure leery. I-ho Pomeroy, the famous owner. There These women are smart. They have r>..re to help me come into my own. I You get three things, a little taste of ev­ is Kyong. There is Ji-Su. These women learned to adjust to an insane culture, med out a shy, awkward girl and two erything. took me into their arms and made me speak a whole new language and sur­ -irs later, guided by the outrageous As for the entrees, there are ribs, stir feel alike them in some way, their love, vive Montana's weather no less. I trip .,dom of a few Korean ladies and filled fry chick~n and beef, squid and shrimp. their beauty, and their culture. It is these over the Korean language, determined th the savory taste of Sizzling Bi Bim There is KimChi Fried Rice and Curry three women who give the restaurant its and amused. These women are beauti­ ,b, I left a reasonably confident junior Chicken. There are dozens of wonder­ unique flavor. Each meal tastes just a bit ful. I-ho has warm brown, laughing eyes t:ollege, now unafraid. It may not look ful soups with dumplings, noodles, beef, different depending on the cook. I-ho shining out from behind cute, rectangu­ e much; perhaps it's something in the seafood, chicken and vegetables. Then has a tendency to make everythingjust a lar glasses, hands always busy. Kyong is bd, but I-ho's Korean Grill has a life all there is my favorite, the Sizzling Bi Bim touch sweet, eager to please the tastes of curvy, full lips smiling with some secret, own. Bob. It is served in a hissing stone bowl, her American customers. Ji-Su, with no some funny story, with eyes dark and First, let me start with the food. delivered atop a pot-holder, straight patience for the weak tongues of Ameri­ smooth. Ji-Su is tiny, and pretty. ere is a subtle line dividing the items from the burner. It is a mixture of white cans, makes the most delicious spicy This year, I've moved on. I've gone I-ho's menu, those more authenti­ rice, marinated, sweet beef, broccoli, car­ food, the kind of spicy that fills you up on to other jobs, more classes, but still \ly Korean and those adapted to sate rots, onions, cucumbers, bean sprouts making you feel powerful, invincible. I miss my friends at I-ho's. They've been ~ shy American palate. (Also I should and cabbage, all nicely complimented by Each cook is a force all her own, each there as long as I've been in college, of­ •t!ntion Korean food is not really like a hot red bean paste. to be reckoned with. I-ho is never upset, fering me bowls full of exotic, Korean 1 Y other Asian food. We do not serve Any of the meals can be altered ac­ always happy, ever eager and ready for cuisine, always ready to laugh, always i·eet and-sour-chicken or hot mustard. cording to preference. Vegetarians may challenge after challenge, even to dance full of some deep Asian wisdom. .at is Chinese.) replace the beef with tofu. The beef is and laugh. It is 1-ho who shouts out at So there it is. It is not only the food, As for appetizers, I would highly sug­ local, the vegetables fresh. All the soy customers, "Goodbye! Thank you for but also the women behind the food that st any of the pancakes. They come to sauce used is wheat free. Lastly, there is corning! How did you like it?" as they truly make the meal. I-ho's Korean Grill u hot, right off the stove, a sizzling a small list of desens, often over looked. pay at the cash register up front, still in is located only one block south of the Roskie Dorm on Lincoln Street. The exte­ x of onions, carrots, and bean sprouts. There is sweet, salty Yak Bob, a kind of shouting distance of the kitchen. She rior may seem simple, but inside there's IJne have seafood and some have Kim- hot pudding with chocolate chips and says this leaning back from the stove, an abundance of passion, delicious food i, a traditional Korean cabbage salad. pine nuts. There is Cheesecake Mandu, lips parted, eyes alight. There is no one and love - of the wholehearted kind. Ghould also be mentioned they are glu­ orwantons exploding with sweet cheese­ Korean, American or otherwise like h-free, and there are no eggs involved cake, drizzled with chocolate and served I-ho. f those with tender stomachs and the with vanilla ice cream. There are Korean Kyong is like a mother and friend. THEASMS U EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 t DISTRACTIONS 12

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asked why the British government de­ refuses to share any of their precious While the plan has not been met wit WORDS BY cided raising baby harp seals for oil was seal oil with the rest of the world, citing a final approval, lobbyists tout othl Joseph Wirtz a good idea, officials responded inno­ Britain's skyrocketing fuel prices. benefits to clubbing baby seals. Sea ASMSU Ex ponent cently, "Whale calves were much too big Don't worry though; there is an oily are renewable and sustainable so long l to be handled effectively at the farms. loophole. These new laws don't only ben­ the mothers don't have more than 24 li British Parliament released its new The truncheons for the whale calves efit Great Britain. France will make out in ters a year. The process of gestation ht plan to produce an energy source to fix were much too heavy to be swung hard the deal as well. The mothers of the seal of course been sped up through sped the United Kingdom's ever-increasing enough to crush the whale's skull. We pups will be fed all the terrible grey food chemicals to make the endeavor profi energy crisis. wouldn't want to create undue suffering the British make day after day so the seal able. Any more than 24 litters (with Dixon Tartar, of the House of Com­ in the animals." mothers can continue to produce their pups per litter) a year would exhaust tl mons, proposed a law to protect the new As one might imagine, PETA is little bundles of fuel. The British people supply of fertile seal mothers. energy source allowing only the British pissed. When asked how the British gov­ will continue to make their horrid food David Gingivitis, a lobbyist, addo to produce and sell it. ernment would respond to the group, but now, instead of eating it, will throw it that burning seal oil is much more plea The new energy source is far cleaner the government spokesperson replied, into passing food collection cans. ant smell than burning fossil fuels. TI then fossil fuels, claims some unbiased "PETA. .. does anyone really care what The food collection carts will then is­ smell has been described as similar group of scientists working for the Brit­ those whiny, bed wetting boobs think?" sue meal tickets to the contributors, to that of fresh milk, which, interestiflE ish government. The process is also re­ Do remember this plan comes from be redeemed at restaurants irnponed enough, the seal pups are weaned oB t newable and would employ nearly20,ooo the British government, known for being from France with their own chefs and week before their appointed clubbing. residents of the United Kingdom. the most insensitive and unapologetic fare. France is going to be paid royalties If you would like to write a letter The plan calls for enormous am­ government in the world. They can as by Britain in the form of seal oil. This the writer specifically about this ; phibious farms to raise thousands of well now be called "greedy bastards." might be the first time in history the ticle, please send all respones, posiri baby harp seals that can be bludgeoned This new insult can now be added to two countries have worked together and and mostly negative, to exponentmai to death and harvested for oil When that list because the British government . France hasn't come out the total loser. gmail.com. TEMBER 2.4, 2009 I THE AS MSU EXPONENT REC[REATIOH] 15

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Between Cat-Griz volleyball and a conference opener for football, its going to be an exciting weekend in 'Cats athletics! · usy Weekend for FOOTBALL SU Athletics After a week off, the football team opens up conference play at the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 26 at i:35 p.m. Be sure to catch the game on the Altitude network.

CORDS BY Both runners finished in the top io in tsh French the men's division with Atkinson-Adams MSU Exponent in third (25:07) and Curry in ioth (25:26). Women's volleyball begins a home stint this Friday against Tyler Noland, Nick Atwood, Carl Nys­ Montana at 7 p.m. The first 200 people through the door at this It was a busy weekend for MSU ath­ tuen, Dan Jackson, and Arick Zachman event will receive a free Shroyer Showdown T-shirt, so come . cs with the golf, volleyball, and cross also ran well for the men and aided in the catch some Cat-Griz voile ball! untry teams all in competition. team's second-place position. The women's team was led by soph­ _ lleyball omore Heather Haug who completed Volleyball started off the weekend the female course in 17:38, just 28 sec­ ~ their Big Sky Conference opener onds behind the leader which earned einst Ponland State on Friday, Sept. her eighth place. The Lady 'Cats team The match was an away challenge for finished in the fifth position with help t Lady 'Cats who just came off a strong from runners Kala Jauquet, Rebecca So­ formance at the CEFCU-Bradley renson, Corrine Malcolm, Larkin Guen­ wrnament going 2-i. Thematch was ther, Madeline Fuchs, Tara Will, Morgan ltd fought, but the women fell 0-3 to Dunley, Christina Alexander and Carissa and State with game scores of i9-25, Storie. 5, and i3-25. Notable performances the match include Kyla Hendry with Golf ht kills, -412 field hitting, and four The golf ream closed out the week­ lbcks, along with Meghan Albiston who end events with the Ron Moore Invite lo­ l the defense with 20 digs. cated at the Highlands Ranch in Denver, The volleyball team then traveled Colo., on Monday. The tourney included ll!th to take on Eastern Washington 13 teams and consisted of three i8-hole o beat the 'Cats in another 0-3 match rounds along with one practice. After t-25, 21-25, i7-25). MSU had a chance the first round, MSU was sitting in the the second game to rum the match 12th position, led by the young freshman ound with an early 7-point lead, but Molly Dorans. Dorans shot an 83 on the Wd not rally to seal the win. Eastern opening day which ranked her at 51st, nshington ended up pulling things followed by teammates Elise Nelsen and ~ether to take the game along with Leslie McGetrick tied for 56th, and Kate ' third to end the match. The 'Cats Michunovich, Kelly O'Brien and Melissa SSOO finy Taxi Ride eived strong play from Kyla Hendry Hultstrand. o had nine kills and four blocks, and The 'Cats shot a better round two on ~ deen Rademacher with nine kills and Tuesday, which raised them one position . jigs. Meghan Albiston led MSU defen­ to nth overall. All of the 'Cats improved Limo Rentals ely with 14 digs, a team-high. on their first round scores, including ._,00 Dorans, who shot eight strokes under ..,6 ~ 3hr M in. ss-Country her previous, and Melissa Hultstrand, The cross country team hosted the who went from a 90 on the opener to ual Fleet Feet Cross Country Invita­ a 77. Unfortunately, in the face of bad nal at the Bridger Creek Golf Course weather Wednesday, the 'Cats dropped s past Saturday. The invitational in­ back to 13th place. ded i5 teams who competed in the Volleyball's next challenge is a home n's 5-mile course and the women's game on Friday, Sept. 25, versus the ri­ ·1e. The men's team took 2nd place valed UM Griz at 7 p.m. Cross country I Name of Rider.. ______· d Utah State in the overall men's has a small break before they compete I Phone#:. ______e. MSU, however, did take the indi­ in the University of Montana Invite on I ~ual title with an outstanding perfor­ Oct. 3, and the golf ream has a layover ill.nce from sophomore Patrick Casey, until Oct. 5 when they will tee off in the I Serving Park, Madison, & Gallatin Counties o completed the course in just 2454. Heather Farr Memorial. tt Atkinson-Adams and Graydon : .Qreat' VCIU.ey Toxi _____ .. rry also performed well for the 'Gats. -· .. .;. - ·.!.. ------THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 REC[REATION] 16

IS THE DYNASTY FALLING?

Ifyou missed the University ofWas~­ the =e was that their starting quarter­ ington vs. University of Southern Cali­ back Man Barkley was injured, leaving fornia game on Saturday, you missed a inexperienced Aaron Corp to start. He Mountainside great one. While I definitely don'~ fancy just wasn't ready. He completed only 13 myself a USC fan, I am a fan of theu: head out of 22 pass anempts, which resulted coach, Pete Carroll, which results m my in only 110 passing yards, as opposed to Monograms occasional cheering for the Trojans. I Washington quarterback Jake Locker's am, however, also a Huskies fan, and an 237 passing yards. upset like the 16-13 one they handed USC The Trojans turned over the ball THE HISTORY OF THE ~M' AND was just beautiful to wimess. three times, twice to fumbles recovered I can't think of any Division-1 team by Washington, and once to an intercep­ HILLSIDE LETTERS that deserves an ego boost like this more tion. Inconsistent offense like that looks than Washington. After a 0-12 season in very foreign on the USC team and needs 2008, the Huskies welcomed new head to be fixed before they face off against coach Steve Sarkisian who used to be of­ the rest of the Pac-10. fensive coordinator for, ironically, USC. So what does that mean for the rank- WORDS BY kind of truce between the classes. This early in the season, Rich Elbert The next year, a U was erected bJ it's really difficult to say if ASMSU Exponent students in Salt Lake City, Utah followed the Huskies will continue that spring by a massive Yin Provo, U their improvement and Summer may be in its waning days, Over the next decade, the trend spre~ have a winning season. but during these final weeks of Septem­ like wildfire as Monograms began croP, The one thing we can ber the call to Bozmanites to get out and ping up on hillsides across the West. be sure of is that in only enjoy the mountains trumpets as loud as Of course, Montana has always be~ three weeks Sarkisian has ever. Trout streams still beg us to grab a leader in the construction of mol.Ull improved the team from our fly rods, local routes command us to tainside monograms. Juniors at the U an abysmal offense and grab our climbing gear, and the plethora versity of Montana built the first le an even worse defense to of trails around town still sparks the im­ in the st'l.te in 1909. According to auth a team that can contend pulse to grab our shoes and head out for Evelyn Corning, today the state boasts with USC. Wow. a day hike. whopping in monograms, and the 1 The Trojans are no Among the most familiar hikes in strangers to upsets. In ter M is the most frequently re · Bozeman is the trail to the college M, a fact, they tend to average monogram in the conntry. blend of pine-covered switchbacks and at least one a season. Usu­ As for Bozeman's beloved colleg moderate grades winding up the south ally though, those upsets M, it has a history that stretches bad slope of Mount Baldy. Dwfog a recent are just flukes that can be nearly a century. In 1915, sophomores a trek I found myself wondering about the credited only to the foot­ Montana State College, perhaps mot history of the giant limestone lener. ball gods. Since 2006, they vated by the fact that their rivals at UJ have lost to an unranked While my imagination briefly flew had already erected their own letter, pt the coop with visions of ancient Native team in the Pac-10 every season. Howev­ titioned the forest supervisor to build ings of each team? A lot. Washington, a Ame1ican geoglyphs and pilots air drop­ er, after their upset to Oregon State last previously unranked team, earned the giant M as a symbol of their hard wor season, USC went on to win all 10 of their ping mail over remote mountain towns , and collegiate pride. No. 24 spot in the AP Top 25. Hey, a rank­ I suspected the story behind mountain­ remaining games. ing's a ranking. use fell from third to Pennission was granted and a si1 This season, that's really not likely. side leners was much simpler. I decided was selected. Early one October man 12th in the polls. They fell nine spots af­ to get to the bottom of it on behalf of all They have match-ups against the likes of ter their upset to Oregon State last sea­ ing the class of 1918 made the journey immigrants to the trans-Rocky West. Notre Dame, UCLA, and Oregon, among son too. With the next opponent they Mount Baldy on bicycles, horse-dra\\ According to UC Berkeley professor others, coming up. Ifthey played as slop­ face, it's going to be preny difficult for buggies, and one newfangled gas-pm James J. Parson, these huge hillside let­ py as they did last Saturday, I might be the Trojans to claw their way back up the ered truck. After spending all day lal ters are a tradition unique to the Ameri­ spending a lot of time talking about the rankings, even this early in the season. ing down the limestone rocks, the m1 / can West. The letters, which aficionados fallen dynasty. Fans are used to seeing I'm beginning to think, gone are the of the class were treated to a pier. refer to as "mountainside monograms," USC as a well-oiled machine with Pete years that we can look at college football prepared by the gracious women of tl adorn more than 400 mountain faces Carroll at the controls. The problem teams and predict the BSC rankings for class. The sophomores returned the f1 from Montana to Arizona, yet there are \\;th 2009's USC team is that Canoll just the entire season. Gone are the seasons lowing spring with buckets ofwhitewa may not have the best pans to work v..rith fewer than lO east of the Mississippi that we know who's going to go to the to finish the job. anymore. River. championship game by week four. The So the ne:1...-r time you make the tr Are the years that we could count on The first monogram was a 70-foot C BCS turned rankings on their heads and up to the M, remember that our m01; USC to dominate really over? Did they built on a hillside overlooking the cam­ surprised us all last season, and it looks tainside monogram symbolizes the ha leave once and for all with Mark San­ pus of UC Berkeley in 1906. At the time, like it's going to happen again this sea­ work of generations of college Studer chez? class rivalry at Berkeley had reached fe­ son. doing what they could to make the W• USC's biggest handicap going into ver pitch, and the cooperative construc­ an even better place. I think we can tion of the monogra..'T! was viewed as a relate to that. • 24, 2009 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT REC[REATION] 17

BOZEMAN SOUTH 19TH AVENUE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES Traffic control will be in effect during a project to widen s. 19th Ave. between Babcock and Kagy. Work will continue through the fall of 2009, as weather permits. Be alert for the changing traffic patterns throughout the work zone. ontana Weather HAT'S IN STORE FOR THIS INTER?

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whoosh comes the snow. The springs of '08 and '09 were springs in name only, as warmer weather didn't arrive until June. Many places saw substantial snowfall Perhaps Montana has such a big sky inthe middle of June the last two years. ause of all the weather it has thrown We can't forget the other side of the . The Montana climate has some of coin when it comes to Nature's fickle most unpredictable mood swings of habits: summertime heat. The year 2007 · state, and this wild temperament looked to be a warm one from the start, one of our state's most unique attri­ with a comfortable spring and moderate es. rainfall. Somebody flipped that switch Montana holds numerous national again, though, because very little rain Plan for extra travel time, use caution and refrain from using tither records. These include a 47-de­ fell through July and August and temps cell phones in work zones. e-Fahrenheit rise in temperature in seemed stuck in the 90s and even over ten minutes at the Great Falls airport 100. 2008 was much more bearable with Current phase of project includes: ll980, an 84-degree temperature drop only a few days ever reaching loo de­ • Widening of s. 19th to 4 lanes with turn pockets .n2 hours in Fairfield in i924, and a grees. -degree plummet in the space of 24 The summer of 2009, however, was • New signals and street lighting at S. 19th intersections rs in Browning in 1924- noticeably more comfortable than sev­ with W. Koch St. & College St. In 1954, Roger's Pass northwest of eral of the past years, with only a hand­ .ena saw the coldest recorded temp in ful of days in the 90s and 10os never • New sidewalks, pedestrian ramps & bicycle lanes lower 48, with an unimaginable nega­ reached. Heavy rains in August hinted For more information: call 388·6832 x O or visit the web site. ? 70 degrees. This extreme low, com­ that maybe we had skipped straight Weekly newspaper updates will be provided, as well as local radio announcements. ~ ed with Medicine Lake's all-time high to ·October weather, but this of course Funding for this project is provided by federal, state and local sources. ~ 17 degrees set in 1937, gives Montana changed completely with Sos lingering -!17-degree temperature range, the \vid­ well into September. of any state. One could sift through weather data www.19thbozeman.com We don't have to endure brutal ex­ for a lifetime and find all kinds of anoma­ es very often, but there are other bi­ lies to wonder over. It's difficult to spend e weather patterns that we observe any length of time in Montana and not te often. Western Montana's snow develop a curiosity for what might come ems are aperfect example. The last from the sky next. People are tempted eral years have teased us with the into taking a wild stab at what's coming NO JOB TOO e of a respectable ski season. It be­ next, from feeling confident the com­ LARGE s with an early fall dusting of the ing winter will finally be a tough one, to dgers with snow and possibly even whether it will rain that night, but even OR TOO SMALL ne slush around town. so-called foolproof predictions by the A few weeks of Indian summer most seasoned of natives only come rrue • Check Engine Light Diagnosis Randy H'ild. Owner • Precision Tune-Ups kes us wonder ifwinter will ever start a fraction of the time. • Reasonable Cost Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5:30 PM ·n, then a steady dump around the This volatiliry can be nothing short of • lntelhgent Repair 1401 East Main · ·ng of ski season seals the deal. aggravating, but the experience ofsurv_iv­ • Brake Service e generous helping of precipitation ing it year after year can be worthwhile, Spt'Ci(lfi::. 1111? 111 t1ll rvpe' off<11<•is:11 <- t1:n11e'f/ auto s about as abruptly as it started, with or at least entertaining in hindsight. Stu ..~ truck repah; part~ & ,en·u:e tring ofpainful weeks of very mild dents sound awfully tough after claiming 586-5451 ther through January and February. they battled minus-20 weather to get to Just as another season looks to be a final. Crazy weather always makes for tal loss, someone hits the switch and a good story. THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 20lt ~ STATIC 18 STATIC A Criticism of The Deficits of Conservatism Liberalism

WORDS BY provided for the earning of said money. Matt Smith A continued "selfish and excessive de­ ASMSU Exponent sire for more of something (as money) than is needed," is often called "greed." VFoRDS :ilY branch that champions the comm According to polls conducted by Po­ Limited government regulation in Nick Howard and the universal equality of man ab litico, a political media outlet, between financial markets, or e>qianded to regu­ ASMSU Exponent all else. But liberals are so consumed 21-26 percent of Americans identify lation in public land, firearms and oth­ an idea of fairness that they forget themselves as Republican. Conserva­ er individual liberties, are completely One of the hallmarks of a good writer the world isn't petiect or fair and ne tism, however, encompasses those who grounded in some form of selfish desire is realism: the ability to manufacture will be. Tragedy and pain are a part tag themselves as libertarians as well as to: make a profit above all else, use land an intricate plot which weaves through life; they cannot be whisked away by those defined under the social, fiscal and to maximize individual desire and to pro­ a st01y and concludes in a believable government nor by anyone else. nee-conservative labels. tect one's self or interests, respectively. fashion. Fantasy and science fiction act Still, it would be inaccurate to ins' The Merriam-Webster Dictionary de­ Other ideologies that seem more al­ roughly the same way. Although there ate that all liberals are champions fines conservatism as: "specifically, such truistic, defined as "the unselfish regard are new components or technologies community and universal equality, j a philosophy calling for lower taxes, lim­ for or devotion to the welfare of others" that are unfamiliar to the reader, the ac­ as it would be unfair to insinuate that ited government regulation of business and accepting academically the ethical tions of characters must be consistent conservatives are not. There are poll and investing, a strong national defense, opposite of egoism, such as hard work, and coincidences, though unavoidable, cians and theorists fully aware of and individual financial responsibility even have a selfish or egocentric direc­ must always be mistrusted. deficiencies of liberalism, but a big g for personal needs." tive, where as one primarily works hard As such, one To the point, I disagree ofthe indicators with conservatism as a of poor writing theory, most often inter­ is found in the preted through the mod­ use of deus ex Politicians, especially em Republican Party, as machina, the and progressives, attempt to being egoistic and there­ I'm not calling literary device fore immoral. Normative whereby con­ outdo each other in attributing ethics are traditionally conservative out there a flict is resolved beneficial attributes and powers classified under two cate­ unexpectedly of rectification to a government gories: consequentialism greedy, selfish American. through an out­ that has earned consistently poor and non-consequential­ side influence. ism; whereas the theory Since it unreal­ grades in omnipotence school. of egoism falls under the istically solves consequentialist mark a problem in a and is at odds with major way that could ethical theories and concepts of moral­ to better one's own standing or situa­ not be expected to occur, it is frowned ernment gives them a big platform ity. The definition of egoism states that tion. upon and scrupulously avoided by most a big voice. Politicians like one has a duty to act in one's own self­ Wait a second, you might say, what Congressm~ writers. Barney Frank and Charles Rangel and interest at all times; that is, you are obli­ about paniotism and national defense? However, "most writers" does not ganizations like Acorn are demonstra gated to act in a manner that best serves Aren't conservative ideologies protect­ self, hence, selfishly. appear to be a group which encompass­ corrupt and overtly liberal. ing something bigger than themselves? es political speechwriters. Politicians, For instance, if someone were burn­ Well, no. The individuals and groups do ru especially liberals and progressives, at­ represent America. With the exceptia ing alive, it would be morally wrong, ac­ National Security is primarily a way cording to egoist theory, for you to put tempt to outdo each other in attribut­ of the few, average Americans, liben¥. to protect one's own self interest from ing beneficial attributes and powers of them out if it were to harm you, unless it and conservatives alike, have the sruri ~ a different set of individuals, i.e., na­ rectification to a government that has somehow benefits you more in the long­ tions. Where many conservative do­ goals. Conservatives and liberals wa1I run. earned consistently poor grades in om­ prosperity and equality for all. Libera mestic policies may be selfish towards nipotence school. It's a bit of a stretch to say that all Re­ other Americans, national security and don't see it that way. They accuse cOI Voting bloc liberals, for the most publicans are selfish egoists, right? Well feelings of nationalism only exacerbate servatives of deliberately holding bae part'. ~low the same line every time, yes, it is, so closely examine some of the egoism towards the other: foreigners. the poor from prosperity. Conservativi , despite increasingly obvious counter-ex­ definitive ideologies held by conserva­ Suffice to say that a common other is the realize, as Lincoln said, that "You cann amples. They should know from histori­ tives and examine them through an ob­ most unifying factor for any group, but help the poor by destroying the rid jective eye. cal example that government control is I would anticipate that if an extra-Amer­ Liberals believe in a modified version disastrous. Social Security is bankrupt Lower taxes, for instance, are one of ican entity no longer existed then the this quote: "You cannot help the poorl the most agreed-upon commonalities Medicare is worse, the Post Office is ~ conservative-centered individual would destroying the rich unless the gover ~hambles and more expansive programs amongst conservatives. What makes tum loyalty purely towards self. ment does it." this policy ego-driven is the conservative m other countries and throughout his­ I'm not calling every conservative The ideal government should not mindset pertains chiefly to an idea of self tory have had the same result, but on a out there a greedy, selfish American. But a nanny state. Indeed, the ideal govet and what will best benefit the individual larger scale. Unfortunately, proponents if you are one who identifies with con­ ment cannot be a nanny state. Feel go ~ above all else, summed up in the inquisi­ of large government are, for the most ser;rative ideals, maybe you ought to ex­ ideas and wild political theorizing ~ tive statement: "This is my money, why part, v.;Ufully ignorant or deliberately amine your beliefs and ask: "Is this best the downfall, and unfortunately for pt should I give it up?" Which seems like a kept in the dark. for me, or best for America?" gressives, the foundation of the mode logical statement, yet it fails to recognize . This kind of ignorance and obfusca­ liberal movement. They seem to not ct the societal conditions (America) that ~on make it is easy to mistake liberal­ aware that deus ex machina is only l ism for the noble branch of politics: the ti on. • EMBER 24, 2009 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT STATIC 19

1l.IDS and .America: oes It .Affect Us?

RDS BY country with our grand medical advance­ able to indu1ge in safe sex whenever we ravages of this disease; children are or­ ldi Mingus ments and research, we still struggle in choose with whomeverwe chose,30 mil­ phaned, spouses widowed and parents t.'1SU Exponent the binds of this disease. Third World lion of people in Africa alone cannot have left without their babies. countries or less advanced societies safe sex whenever they choose because With all of the information we have Am I my brother's keeper? The ages have much less a chance at overpow­ on average the African male is provided about HIV/AIDS and African societies 1ociety have passed down to us this ering such an infiltrating disease and with 6 condoms per year. living without reprieve, the question we nal question of morality and citizen- because of this, they are dying at a rate Besides spreading HIV/AIDS through are faced with is whether we are mor­ • >. Should we protect and look after which would cripple the American peo­ sexual activity, mothers can transmit it ally and socially obligated to step in and se who share the brotherhood of the ple. The average life expectancy for the to their children during the process of help. One of the greatest parts of being :nan condition? Certainly there are south-western African is 49 years old. childbirth. In order to protect these chil­ an American is that we are blessed with es when individuals and our country The average American at the age of 49 dren from a certain and prolonged death, being able to go about our days without ;e stepped up to the plate and done is watching their oldest child graduate the mother (must know she is infected ever being afflicted with guilt over the lt things for the greater good. Mother from high school and looking forward first) has to go in to a doctor and have an idea of the enormous loss of life across resa, the liberators of Nazi concen­ to a retirement fund within the next ten injection in order to secure healthy life the seas. We are far enough away from . on camps, the Red Cross and the years. for her infant child. the problem to where we can ignore it, we e Corps are all instances of great re­ There are a great numoer of charita­ The biggest issues communities in even ignore problems which devastate e at the hand of repression. There ble foundations dedicated to work over­ Africa face because of the AIDS epidem­ our communities such as homelessness. innumerable problems in the world seas where they create opportunities for ic come into the workplace and home. There are always things that you can do h are just waiting for someone or people with HIV/AIDS to protect them­ Workers are in their prime years be­ from inside of your community, be it col­ ething to intervene and change the selves, their partners and children from tween the ages of 15 and 49, as opposed lege, the workforce or your hometown. It e of deterioration which is set the spreading of disease. There are HIV/ to the American 22 and 65. People are is a choice left up to us, as individuals, to decide how and what we will change in lace. Some of the greatEst battles AIDS and se:h."Uality awareness classes needed to replace workers who are dy­ the world; we will all change something, t a society, as seen in history, can open to a select few areas. The greatest ing at young ages and unable to perform it is only a matter of what it is. iological warfare or disease. and cheapest form of prevention is as properly in the workplace; due to severe AIDS is an overwhelmingly impreg­ simple as the condom we can pick up symptoms caused by AIDS they are un­ le force in our world today, in every at any convenient store or any hygiene able to anend their professional posi­ try and in every town. Even in our aisle in America or Europe. While we are tion. Families are tom apart from the THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEPTEMBER 24, 20ot ~I STATIC 20

NEW! EXPO RANTS! Short, punchy articles where we take the chance to sound off on some aspect of l fe, the universe dnd everything that drives us (and maybe you) CRAZY' Unlike ur more serious pieces, th" ,e ar ~'1 t ntended to be wen re­ searchE'd and c2refu,ly tt-iought o ... t. instead they re meant to be .. well. A Semester With SA rants! Let us know what you think' Send your comments on this or anything else the Exponel"t offers to lettersraexponent.montana.edu. WORDS BY tioning traveling community, complete Alexis Towlerton with crew, doctors, food service, class­ Soggy Grass Sucks die from an actual feral swine attacking ASMSU Exponent rooms, a salon, spa, and workout fa · Today, I decided that it would be nice you on a running path at night than you ties. One unique factor of the shipboara to sit on the grass between two of my are from the disease it's canying. In the months and days approaching community is the presence of Lifelo classes. I usually have class in Wilson, so And yeah, it sucks to get sick, but this fall semester, my mind had become Learners, who are typically older re · I decided to scope out some nice patches I think I remember one Benjamin A. consumed with a series of questions couples with a passion for education · of grass where I could catch some of the Franklin once saying, "Those that sacri­ and concerns. How challenging will my travel. They are continuing their educf (potentially) last days of sunshine until fice a little liberty to obtain a little tem­ classes be? Will I be able to fit everything tion and ultimately enriching the expert next June. I walk out of the Wilson Hall porary safety deserve neither liberty nor I bring into my dorm room? Who will I ence for everyone onboard. courtyard (which is mostly shady, so a safety." Just keep that mind before you meet? The list goes on; it felt equivalent The preparations leading up to spot there would be pointless). warn me not to order extra bacon on my to starting freshman year all over again, departure were both hectic and exci · Do mine eyes deceive me?! A huge BLT. Because you can't catch the swine except for a few factors I forgot to men­ After finding out in May I was accept stretch of green, velvety grass, free of flu from having good old fashioned, tion. I was about to srudy abroad, but in to the program, I had a summer to co other loungers. I dashed for it and was cooked-to-160°F-pork-eating fun. a way most people are not even aware is plete a hefty to-do list. Everything fr promptly squishing through a mire. I -Nathan Carroll a possibility. applications for additional passport p was very disappointed. I felt like I had My campus abroad that ignited es, and visas for countries where a mission: find the secretive dry bit of An Inconvenient Fee these concerns happened to be floating, are required (Ghana, India, and C · • grass on campus. So, I went to the grassy With tuition to pay, rent to make, and scheduled to circle the globe in io9 in my case) needed to be completed. areas outside the library. Swampy again. and books to buy, money gains an im­ days. How is this possible? The answer: the medical front, I needed just shcj I thought to myself, "Is this Boze­ portance for college students than it has Semester at Sea, sponsored by the Uni­ of a dozen immunizations, most imp man, or was I suddenly transported never attained at any previous time in versity of Virginia. The name describes tantly, the required yellow fever vacci to a Louisiana bayou?" As I pondered our lives. exactly what it is, yet leaves so much un­ tion. Also, a supply of malaria pills this, the sprinklers suddenly started all Cost factors heavily into most stu­ answered. to be prescribed for prevention w around me. I was standing on the side­ dents' college decisions, and MSU fre­ visiting high risk walk. Why the hell does MSU think that quently wins awards for its excellent eas. The most diffi concrete needs watering? Or, better yet, value. was packing, not o why does a perfectly healthy bit of grass I agree wholeheartedly, but feel that packing for a wh need to be so overwatered that I sink an­ there is one way in which MSU unfairly semester, but for kle-deep into it when I take a shortcut to preys upon its students: the $io conve­ My campus abroad that different ports wh class? I cannot relax and enjoy the grass nience fee for paying your bill online. ignited these concerns I needed to be that su1Tounds our lovely campus and The concept of paying for conve­ happened to be floating, this pisses me off. nience is well established: Vile routinely and scheduled to circle the --Lisa Lundgren pay more for individually packaged food because it's more convenient for us to globe in 109 days. would be visiting. Pants or Swine Flu? ear; we'll routinely tip the pizza delivery­ After weeks of pri You know what's super awesome? man so we don't have to pick up the food crastination I succeS • Pants. You know what's not super awe­ ourselves. The examples go on. fully completed all d some? People who make a big deal ab our The underlying flaw in the rationale required tasks to t When I an;ved to my campus at sea Swine Flu. Just keep those two things in behind charging students this fee is that allowed aboard. As we cross the Atlal on Aug. 2.8, all my questions and more mind in the morning before you go our. having students pay online is infinitely tic from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canad were answered within hours of being I mean, sure, rake the necessary precau­ easier for MSU to process than any other to Cadiz, Spain, I am anxious to start d on board. I learned my dorm room was tions. Don't lick doorknobs in public re­ method of payment. It trumps having to adventure, yet also quite occupied will a cabin, and my roommate, to be techni­ strooms, or ask the girl you're about to pay an employee to run students' credit meeting new people and classes begi cal, is my cabin mate. The cabin has all make out with if she's been tested for cards in the Student Accounts Office all ning, on Sunday of all days. the comforts of a home away from home HlN1. Don't pet swine without rubbing day - or to process the dreaded check From now until December, I will I and like the dorms, is a small space spli; them down with a sanitary wipe. I mean, -- and certainly 1s easier than accepting doing my best to bring the experienc between two people. My courses range we're all going to make small sacrifices cash. I have abroad and onboard to everyo this year. But let's not get crazy. from subjects such as Non-profit Lead­ . Nowhere online is there an e:irplana­ at Montana State University. By doi So far the CDC has reported about ership to International Law, each incor­ non for the convenience fee. If anything, this, I hope to relay the importance o: 590 deaths caused by swine flu. To put porating a backdrop of globalization into MSU should encourage online payment. global education and inspire the interf things in perspective, the CDC has also the curriculum. My professors, like my Theoretically, I could walk into the in others to srudy abroad. reported about i3,ooo deaths by the com­ classmates, come from all over the Unit­ Student Accounts Office and proffer For further information on the p1 mon flu virus in the U.S. alone. Most of us ed_ States and the world to teach on this l them 2,500-odd dollars in pennies with­ gram, or on the landmark voyage I here at MSU are not in danger of dying out any kind of "convenience" fee. Per­ ship, bringing unique perspectives and because of swine flu. I haven't done the teaching methods. participating in, Semester at Sea's we haps that would get my point across. Voya~e. visit www.semesterarseao • math, but you're probably more likely to This ship is host to more than just - Brem Zundel current-voyage/overview/current-vr faculty and students, as it is a fully func- age.php • 2,, 2009 I THE ASMSU EXPONENT STATIC 21

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athletes have chosen to play sports. In b:ca Ziegler exchange for the decisions we make in • -iSU Exponent our lives, we must deal with the expect­ ed results. We should expect no favors The recent ASMSU resolution sup­ or sympathy for our life choices - we 'lring the initiative to grant athletes simply have to deal with them. privilege to register before the rest of At the Senate meeting last Thursday, l lowly minions, otherwise known as some ASMSU senators, such as Sarah • "average students," extends beyond Sample and Blake Bjornson, decided to "" tana State and into a much more rethink their stance on the matter. The uad controversy: America's obses­ reality of the stir it caused campus-wide :i: 1 and idolization of :.trts and the athletes nfing them. 'Sports before ool" is the philoso­ . being preached Collectively, we are forgetting :dlss the United tes to student ath­ that athletes have chosen to . s, thus leading to play sports . JI antages the rest of L. ugo without. Sports ·- precedent, an .c ;rguable fact prov­ e by this piece of slation. was probably an eye-opener, and I am While discussing this issue with stu­ proud of the Senate for listening to their ts and teachers before writing this students. cle, many argued that the words Whenever any group of people is :.ident" and "athlete" are used aw­ favored for any reason it makes for an y interchangeably, although they are unhappy majority. Believe me when I exclusive to one another. How is it say that if early registration were given t playing sports and being a student only to students with majors in the hu­ suddenly one in the same when their manities, or to people with a 3.0 GPA lnitions conflict so prominently? How and above, or to, dare I say it, to people one receive a valuable and meaning­ with the lowest GPAs, an incredible on­ education if they are worried about slaught would ensue. People would de­ Pass and Pieps Package y taking classes that do not conflict mand to know why the subject was even Save $$ when you purcha e your Freeride transceiver h practice times? proposed in the first place, citing that it along with your 2009-10 Sea on Pas I am aware that players must have a would be unfair for others to have an ad­ only at bridgerbowl.com GPA and graduate within five years, vantage just because they fit into a cer­ ever, favoritism runs rampant with- tain category. _very school system, namely by too- The fact is that all of us have "exten- · em teachers in support of athletes a uating circumstances" that would allow = t majority of the time. Students and us priority registration. Even if some do = hers, beginning in high school, are not, all of us pay exorbitant amounts of = ditioned to feel bad for pe0ple choos­ tuition to Montana State, which should to participate in organized sports be­ be enough to suffice our worth in the = se they have long practice times, play matter. It should be all of us or none of us - let's stop pretending like there es away and apparently can never +while supplies last - offer void after 10/14./09 age to find time to study. are groups of people that really matter Collectively, we are forgetting that more. STATIC THE ASMSU EXPONENT I SEP. 24, 2009 11. 22 ·Sudoku

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.µJear Sherlock, Scenario Two is decidedly more dif­ 1'friends and I are going on a ficult on several counts. First, recognize ·csping trip next weekend as an that you will need to allot time for this -.. ofsu mmer celebration. We endeavor, and no small amount of in­ ~ e all the supplies, but there's genuity. On rare occasion, you will find ••problem. I have nevergone to a perfect toilet-shaped rock, but don't Jlbathroom outside before, and I count on it. You might also find fallen •fi w ant my friends to think that trees with acceptable-looking holes, but ·~n inexperienced camper. Any these are often occupied by animals who 1:Jic ei' do not take kindly to being awakened -Johns. in such a manner. You can attempt the simple squat and drop, but I suggest this only if you have exceptional hamstring ..: Never relieved yourself in the glo- strength and inexpensive boots. 1md freedom of the great outdoors? Ideally you want to carry with you a unany of you who have attempted to trowel and toilet paper. If you have nei­ ·m-state tuition will know, one of the ther then your day has become more rritudes of tests required for Mon- difficult, but not impossible. Start off by 13 statehood is wilderness urinating. finding a small but sturdy tree. Remove ::?reby deduce that you are neither a your belt, drop your britches and wrap STe nor naturalized Montanan, but the belt around the tree. At this point I t likely from the East Coast. But let you should lean back so that your an­ '' !Ut to the quick. I shall split this ad­ gle of trajectory is well away from your ll into two scenarios. Scenario One boots or pants (Fig. i). Enjoy the sounds Scenario Two. of nature. If you are not by any trees but ;cenario One is the simplest case have a close and rrusting friend, there ,,,. a good starting place for the novice are alternative methods (Fig. z). Ds-1: Double Dutch · Joor enthusiast. It's simply a matter The next step could be the most dif­ 1•cation. You must first realize that a ficult, on account of most camping diets *>ladder can be more of an opportu­ consisting of hot dogs and marshmal­ i than an annoyance when camping. lows. You may need to abandon toilet "' ln you must realize what territory paper and large broad leaves and go for tis to be marked. The first cups of something with better scraping action, p coffee should be dedicated to set­ such as bark. t up a perimeter to ward off bears, No matter what happens, just re- wes and unwanted campers. While member one thing: where you went to na1s will be able to recognize your the bathroom. lllneter by scent, unwanted campers Cheers, have to be within eyesight for them Sherlock Holmes _t the idea Any subsequent trips can ed to practice your cursive, extin­ h campfires or wipe the smugness 1our friend's North Face tent. 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