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UM’S INDEPENDENT CAMPUS NEWSPAPER SINCE 1898 Feature THE PICTURE BEYOND Spring break on THE FRAME the rocks page 2 page 6-7 MONTANA KAIMIN Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Volume CIX, Issue 85 www.montanakaimin.com Weather Rainy 53 F UM waits on asbestos review EMILY DARRELL MONTANA KAIMIN myself,” said Corti, director of September of 2006 the company Environmental, nor Bob Bliss, the environmental health at UM. was purchased by RGA firm’s senior consultant. When Dan Corti picked the “They got nothing but glowing Environmental Inc. Prezant Not that any of this has stopped Seattle-based environmental con- recommendations.” Associates no longer exists. the company’s accounting depart- sulting firm Prezant Associates However, more than a year has Corti has not found out why a ment from requesting payment. Inc. to test the air in the Clapp gone by since UM signed a con- final report hasn’t been issued. He Corti said he received a bill from News Building for asbestos contamina- tract with Prezant and the compa- said he hasn’t been able to get in RGA only six to eight weeks ago. tion, he picked them because they ny has still not issued a complete contact with Brad Prezant, the for- It’s a situation Corti called “total- What’s “came incredibly well recom- report on the air quality in the mer CEO of Prezant Associates, ly bizarre.” mended.” Clapp Building, formerly the nor with Jerry McCaslin, the gen- Prezant Associates was paid an Keith Richards “I checked the references Science Complex. In fact, in eral manager of what is now RGA See ASBESTOS, Page 4 snorting now? page 5 Like A Prayer Arts Learn about Alanis’ ‘Humps’ page 9

UM hires firm to help find provost EAN RESLIN MONTANAS B KAIMIN

The University of Montana has hired a Washington, D.C.-based search firm to help with the search for a new provost and vice president of academic affairs. R.H. Perry & Associates, helps colleges and universities identify candidates for high-level adminis- trative positions such as presi- dents, provosts and deans. Paul Doeg, a senior research analyst for Perry & Associates, said he met with the provost search committee last month and Tim Kupsick/Montana Kaimin spoke with UM President George Katie Perrella, a junior respiratory therapy major at the College of Technology, speaks on the Oval about her faith and relationship with God Tuesday. Perrella was one of many speakers at the Resurrection Dennison by phone to get an idea Monologues put on by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Chi Alpha and Campus Crusaders. of what UM is looking for in a provost. While the search committee has been advertising the provost’s Christians congregate on the Oval position, Doeg said the firm will RETT HOMAS E ONGH be taking a more active role in B MONTANAT K-DAIMINJ yourself,” Perrella said. “He’s One passer-by introduced him- quick to distance themselves from finding candidates. Doeg said the alive at eight in the morning when self as Alan and asked several par- the Open Air preachers, one of firm could get in touch with cur- Katie Perrella’s voice was by you don’t remember what hap- ticipants, “Are you full of sin?” whom was haranguing a crowd rent deans and provosts at other turns hesitant and passionate, at pened the night before.” Some answered that they were, outside the UC at the same time institutions to see if they might be times pleading, at times powerful Members of InterVarsity, a non- while others answered that they Perrella was speaking on the Oval. interested in the position or know as she told students on the Oval denominational group, hoped that were “full of Christ.” A small “The message of Jesus Christ is someone else who would. about her relationship with Jesus passers-by would hear the emo- crowd of InterVarsity members love and justice,” Teal Hunter “The University is running the Christ. Perrella spoke as part of tional testimony of Perrella and formed once they realized Alan said. “They are only sharing part search, and we mirror the process “The Resurrection Monologues,” others and engage members in dis- was associated with Open Air of the Gospel.” by conducting active recruit- a gathering sponsored by the cussions about the role of God in Outreach, a group that tours col- As Alan stressed the similarities ment,” Doeg said. University of Montana’s their lives. lege campuses nationwide to between the groups, the The search firm tracks the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. “I’m not speaking because I preach what several students InterVarsity people expressed careers of people in higher educa- “I wasn’t looking for anything need friends,” Perrella said. called a “fire and brimstone” their distaste for the Open Air tion so they can more quickly special, but Jesus found me. Jesus “How can you not speak about brand of Christianity. preacher’s methods. See PROVOST, Page 4 knows you even if you don’t know eternity?” InterVarsity members were See INTERVARSITY, Page 4

M O N T A N A K A I M I N 2 Opinion Wednesday, April 4, 2007

THE PICTURE BEYOND THE FRAME Editorial Bush says turn that war-torn frown upside down Christian message should be said ‘What’s that?’ The Iraqi looked down and the discussed in a tactful manner corporal flicked him in the nose. You know, the classic – anyway, the point is, he broke the ice. I promot- University of Montana students, “Continue your evil habits and ed him to sergeant.” you will go to hell.” Bush says he is also planning a media campaign This well-heard — but not well-received — message is being that will include radio jingles and short television delivered to campus this week by a group of young men who have skits that advocate positive attitudes and raucous been, and will be for the rest of the week, “preaching the word of belly laughter. God” behind Main Hall in the Mansfield Mall to anyone willing to “You never can have too much of it,” Bush said. stop and listen. The men are part of Open Air Outreach, a New “I’d prescribe a starting dose of four to five good guf- York-based Christian organization that tours college campuses all faws a day, until symptoms cease. You can’t overdose over the country, and have gained quite a following in just the past on this stuff, you know.” two days — though surely not the type they’d hoped. Several White House aides said that Bush is no Yesterday, one student yelled, “I masturbate,” to the cheers of his In a message that is being received somewhat mys- stranger to a chuckle himself. peers, while other onlookers debated Biblical authority and the tifyingly in Iraq, President George Bush addressed “It gets kind of distracting,” said Edmund Winkly, existence of a God with the speaker. The day continued with stu- the Middle Eastern nation yesterday with what he an intern in the State Department. “I’ll be sitting in dents responding to calls to Christ with jeers, laughter and open called one of his clearest solutions ever for Iraq’s on a meeting about Iran’s support of Hezbollah, and jaws. woes – and one of the most frustratingly overlooked. (Bush) will put his head down for a minute and come But, just on the other side of Main Hall, at the center of the Oval, “Laughter,” he said, slowly and clearly, in a state- up wearing a KISS mask. He’ll do anything for a another group of Christians gave a very different image of what it ment broadcast on national media during an gag.” means to follow Jesus Christ: “Jesus is more than fire and brim- overnight stopover in Baghdad. After finishing his statement to the Iraqi people, stone. Following Christ is not just about a ticket out of hell,” one “It’s always been the best medicine. Men and Bush told reporters that he is “a little vexed” the student said. These students from InterVarsity, Chi Alpha and women of Iraq, there have been frowns in this place Baker-Hamilton commission didn’t come up with a Campus Crusade for Christ, all UM Christian student groups, will for too long. Now is the time to open up a shock-and- similar strategy earlier. be playing praise songs and sharing their personal faith stories all awe War on Gloom. Laugh, my friends, and America “We pull these guys from all around the nation, week. and the voice of liberty will laugh with you.” give them everything they need to do a bang-up job, The preachers from Open Air Outreach are exercising their right In the statement, Bush asked rhetorically what the and a boring report is the best they come up with?” to free speech. Their ability to quote Biblical verse is impressive. U.S., the EU and the World Trade Organization have Bush asked. “I mean, while they put everyone to When speaking with them one-on-one, they were respectful and in common. sleep with their self-righteous academic drivel, it’s intelligent. It is their delivery that lacks tact. “We all know how to have a good time,” he said. like I have to come up from behind and say, ‘Oh Several Christian messages are lost in the yelling and accusa- “And I think you’d agree we’ve done pretty well for yeah, Iraq, don’t forget to have a little fun while tions delivered by Open Air Outreach: messages of forgiveness and it.” you’re at it.’ Who pays these people?” love. The scene behind Main Hall is not one of conversion, but of Bush outlined a new laughter-inclusive strategy for Nevertheless, Bush says he hopes his laughter fostering hate and stereotypes. the post-war reconstruction of Iraq. In addition to an strategy – tentatively called Operation Ha Ha – will But, the response of UM students to the preachers is equally tact- M-16, night-vision goggles and a U.S. Army laser have a ripple effect throughout the Middle East. less. When one student yelled out to encourage students to join the penlight recruitment gift package, he said each of the “Lord knows (Iranian president Mahmoud) group of their peers speaking on the Oval if they wanted a real con- almost 30,000 troops making up the “surge” in Iraq Ahmadinejad could do with a laugh,” he said. “And versation, onlookers laughed and remained where they were. Open will be issued with a copy of the newly published just last Sunday I tried sending (Jordanian) King Air Outreach held an audience as large as about 50 students, while Arabic edition of “101 Gibes, Jabs and Jokes for Abdullah a pork-chop for April Fools.’ I don’t think InterVarsity averaged groups around 10. Tense Situations.” Military commanders say they are he got it.” Many of the students indulging Open Air Outreach with their considering making it a standard issue item for use in Nevertheless, Bush remains hopeful about the pos- presence and taunts are just as guilty of wanting to proclaim and “laughter patrols” in Anbar Province and Baghdad’s sibility of laughter finding a hold in the volatile push their world-view. If students truly want to debate the value of Sadr City. Middle East. Christianity, they should spend the rest of the week on the west side “I think it’s a good idea,” Gen. David Petraeus said “I’m hoping that Iraqis realize that without the of Main Hall, where, if they are actually willing to listen and dis- from Baghdad’s Green Zone. “Iraqis can be real right frame of mind, this could all be a real mess,” cuss, they will find Christian students willing to do the same. downers sometimes. In my experience, there’s noth- Bush said. “I mean things don’t exactly go well for ing like a few one-liners to get people’s chins up. I Laurel and Hardy all the time, do they? But that’s the – Keriann Lynch, once saw a corporal stop an Iraqi man at a check- point. It’s a laugh. It’s a good, clean laugh.” news editor point. Neither could understand a word the other was Jacob Baynham is a senior in print journalism saying, so the corporal pointed at the Iraqi’s shirt and and gets his laughs from satire.

SESJ lacks understanding What potential troops inflicted attacks on 9/11, and I think the beef I have with the should know about therefore, those who argue that Students for Economic and Social National Guard sending them there to protect our Justice is perhaps that they are Letters There were a few facts Maj. homeland security are wrong. ignorant of the world and how to Dean Roberts left out in his inter- Recruiters like Maj. Roberts go about changing it. view with the Kaimin that every also don’t tell recruits the military We may all be created equal, to the editor person who’s considering becom- and the National Guard use but we are not created with equal ing a so-called “patriot” and join- DEPLETED URANIUM (the sec- talents or opportunities. In the dif- ing the National Guard should ond most toxic element known to ferent areas of the world the cost know. Let’s not forget that the man) in all of their bullets and of living, standard of living and seem to assume that no develop- environmental damage. But the National Guard isn’t even sup- missiles. It has a half life of 4.5 value of labor can differ greatly, ing countries in the world want answer does not come from sim- posed to be in the Middle East and billion years, so if you get it into which is caused by many factors any development or foreign direct ply putting higher prices on cloth- that the Bush regime’s deploy- your system, which according to including those that are political, investment. The SESJ is wrong in ing and other consumer goods. ment of National Guard troops Maj. Roberts you will because he social and economic. History has assuming that all countries do not The development of a country and overseas defies the Constitution! I admits you will see combat in the shown how countries have devel- want the business that foreign cor- world is a complex issue needing believe the last time I checked it Middle East, you’ll still die young oped from agrarian societies to porations bring to their country. the understanding of all aspects of was “National” Guard, not if not killed by a combatant while industrial societies. In the transi- As is with all things there are the political, economic and social “International” Guard, and that there. It also affects your future tion there is a significant change always exceptions to any rule, but systems. These three aspects of the Bush administration perpetrat- offspring and is responsible for in standard of living and the for the most part multinational understanding seem to be lacking ed the 9/11 attacks and also told increased infant mortality and amount of income a person could corporations help the country and in the work that the SESJ under- our national air defense deformity in veterans and Iraqis! make. Sweatshops that are similar society in which they operate. takes. (NORAD) to stand down! GO TO WWW.INFOWARS.COM!! to the ones our great-great-grand- SESJ as well as the world must – Jedediah Cox, Just check the facts out at – Matt Beard, parents left their farms for are an understand that nothing is equal or senior, business management www.infowars.com if you think senior, video production and example of this change from agri- fair. Scarcity of resources causes a this is irrational babble. Also, Iraq acting culture to industry. The SESJ also range of problems from war to had nothing to do with the self-

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Guest Column Turnout disappointing at was over at the Gallagher campus anti-war rally Business Building learning how to I was curious today (Monday, make the almighty dollar. WPA measures essential writing skills March 19) when I read in the News Flash! If you don’t wake Missoulian of a planned anti-Iraq up and stand up there won’t be an I have been interviewed several with any writing assignment, whether students have acquired war rally scheduled for noon on America in which to make a buck. times recently about the Upper including the WPA. the fundamental writing skills pre- the Oval. As I live out of town I As for myself, I joined 10,000 to Division Writing Proficiency Questions about the WPA and sented in this coursework, and logged on to the Grizcam to see 13,000 in Portland who stood up Assessment (WPA), in particular its place in the University of moves on to more discipline-spe- how many people would show up. and spoke up against the atrocities regarding the number of students Montana curriculum deserve cific writing challenges that rest I was saddened to see only 75-100 of the Bush regime. who do not successfully pass the attention as well. ”The Mission of on these fundamental skills. people show up for the rally. – Roger Peterson, exam on their first attempt. It is The University of Montana- By the time students graduate Where is the campus activism of UM Class of 1990 important that misperceptions be Missoula is the pursuit of academ- from UM, they should have devel- days gone by? Maybe everyone corrected. An analysis of pass ic excellence as indicated by the oped excellent critical thinking rates over five years indicate that, quality of curriculum and instruc- and writing skills, so that they can on average, 84 percent of students tion, student performance, and articulate their ideas and under- Students don’t need to be rest of our lives. pass the exam on the first attempt. faculty professional accomplish- stand and critically evaluate evi- defined by their majors But what about now? What The 16 percent who retake the ments.” The WPA is one measure dence. A recent College Board I’ve been collecting Kaimin sto- about the people we actually are. exam are mostly successful; 80 of how effectively the curriculum survey (2004) of 120 major ries on my door for a year now. I’m a math major who hates math. percent of them pass the exam on fosters English writing skills. It is American corporations revealed Stories that make the cut are ones That’s why I spend my free time the second attempt. That is, 96.8 designed to gauge students’ abili- that these companies identify that describe Missoula-esque, so making movies, writing a book percent of students who take the ties to think critically and craft a communication (verbal and writ- that I can explain to my Seattlite and having crazy adventures that WPA pass on the first or second sound, well-supported argument ten) and analytical/research skills friends exactly why I’m attending could fill a book. There needs to attempt. Seventy-three percent of in the form of an essay. The essay as the top two requirements for the University of Montana. I’m be more to people than protests, the 3.2 percent of students who is evaluated in seven areas, which employment. They consider writ- not a writer, I’m a math student edgy columns (that border on the take the test a third time pass. include comprehension and ing a “threshold skill” that can with an edge. I realize that mundane or insulting), more than Perhaps some concrete numbers responsiveness to the text and make the difference in whether a Missoula is a very unique place. pot, more than your typical col- will provide a better understand- question, formulation and support particular applicant is hired. These Anyone remember the Jesus rib- lege student. Hello!!!! If there is ing of what happens. of a thesis, logical development of abilities will further develop on bon being stolen by the environ- one thing I’ve learned from Dr. St. Approximately 2,500 students ideas, organization, word choice the job, in graduate or profession- mentalists off Mount Sentinel? George on Linear Algebra, there is took the WPA in 2005-2006, so and sentence structure, consisten- al school and during civic engage- We have a weird mix of very con- more than one dimension to these percentages translate into cy and appropriateness in voice ment in the community. servative (somewhat Republican) everything. You’re not just a skier; 2,100 students passing on the first and grammatical competence. Instruction at UM prepares stu- Christians and we have on the you might also enjoy a little attempt, 320 additional students This is not necessarily the kind of dents to meet those challenges, other end the liberal hippies who “American Pie” once in a while. (80 percent of 400) passing on the writing that one displays in a casu- and results on the WPA provide are trying to nearly legalize pot. Kaimin please show me the whole second attempt, and 58 (73 per- al e-mail to a friend, but it is the one means for faculty to evaluate Oh and don’t forget the nature picture. Approach a story from all cent of 80) passing on the third kind of writing necessary for per- the quality of the writing curricu- freaks who are abundant in angles. Give me a real person, not attempt. By these calculations, suading others, explaining a con- lum and students to monitor their Montana. (Yes I realize Montana just a protestor. Give me real life 2,478 students passed after three cept or evaluating and comparing own progress. is spectacular in terms of nature.) or give me death … to sort of attempts, with only 22 failing. evidence. Faculty at UM have – Arlene Walker-Andrews, This is where I have my biggest quote Patrick Henry. (We all know These data indicate that students built into the curriculum an associate provost beef. Why do we have to “act” (no whoever wrote the story on the can and do pass the test in large approach to teaching writing and pun intended toward drama dead tramp was a genius.) numbers. The staff at the Writing critical thinking that begins with majors) like our majors/depart- – Laura Williams, Center is available to work with composition courses and provides ments. I realize that as college stu- sophomore, any student who has difficulty practice in “W” courses, then tests dents we are in training for the mathematics education

Cyclist’s dangerous actions As long as the cyclist was rea- likely caused deputy’s actions sonably safe in jumping the red I partly agree with Hunter light (looked both ways and didn’t Lyng’s March 22 letter to the edi- disrupt traffic), the deputy doesn’t tor about chasing down the cyclist really have a reason to pull over who ran a red light. the cyclist. Lots of pedestrians Police don’t follow drunk driv- jay-walk and the police don’t care ers down the wrong way of a as long as the pedestrians don’t highway. Why go to such lengths cause any problems. for such a minor violation? My guess is the cyclist wasn’t I also understand and respect safe and endangered himself as the deputy’s perspective of the sit- well as others and that is why the uation. I’d like to point out that officer attempted to pull the there probably is more to the story cyclist over. then what was reported on the I bet if the cyclist had been rea- news or in the Kaimin. For argu- sonable and stopped for the ment’s sake, let’s face it, most deputy, the deputy would have police are reasonable people and just given the cyclist a warning don’t just dish out tickets as often because the deputy knows of the as they can. student’s plight. The deputy is not stupid and The problem is the cyclist did- knows students are highly pres- n’t stop for the deputy. The only sured to get to class on time. He is time people should do that is in an aware that some professors give extremely dire situation. 0’s on tests if students are even a How can police do their job if minute late. So I believe the people don’t stop? deputy would take this into con- – Daniel Gauthier, sideration when pulling over a senior, computer science cyclist.

The sweatier the better the position at the Kaimin, or per- Recent protests show that I may haps have been offended because be in the minority here, but I actu- he’s called out your dopey cause, ally prefer my clothes and shoes lighten up! If it weren’t for be made in sweatshops. I find that Duganz’s column or the first para- the cheaper the labor, the better graph of the 19th hole every week, the quality. Besides, if we take this paper would be completely away these people’s four cents an worthless. As it is though, Duganz hour wages they will be left with and Davis give a voice to those of no cents an hour. Throw them a us who are not completely hippie bone, I say (after I’ve eaten the and want to protest everything. chicken off). It may come as no Keep up the good work, guys, surprise to you that I am also a and thank you for not being as huge fan of Pat Duganz. I find his uptight as your haters! sense of humor to be right in step with mine and I eagerly look for – Greg McDonald, his column each week. So to all of sophomore, you dopes out there who are broadcast journalism Duganz haters and despise him because you didn’t get hired for

M O N T A N A K A I M I N 4 News Wednesday, April 4, 2007

ASBESTOS ed to the state government. Corti said there were “no sur- Continued from Page 1 prises” in the preliminary report issued by Prezant. The results initial fee of just more than showed the level of asbestos con- $2,000, Corti said, and affirms tamination was not at toxic levels, that the company “had done a sub- reflecting the results of the state stantial amount of work.” agencies. However, the remainder of the George Stanley, a UM paleon- money that was to be paid to tology professor, has an office in Prezant — around $12,000 — has the Clapp Building. While Stanley not been paid. Corti said that UM said he doesn’t feel particularly has “no intention of paying until worried about asbestos contami- we receive the final report.” nation in the building, he said he Concerns over asbestos con- would like to see a final report tamination in the Clapp Building issued by Prezant. began a few years ago when reno- “It’s not about how you feel. It’s vation of the heating, ventilation more about what the situation and air conditioning systems really is.” began on the building’s fourth Stanley noted that the building floor. is full of scientists and scientists The air was tested for asbestos do like to see fact-based reports. contamination by two state gov- Corti also said he believes the ernmental agencies. Many faculty building is safe. However, he said, members whose offices and labs “Nobody’s perhaps as curious and are in the Clapp Building request- frustrated as I am about the lack of ed that the testing methods be closure on this.” done by a third party, one unrelat-

that not all Christians agree with INTERVARSITY the Open Air Outreach’s doctrine, Continued from Page 1 Kevin Nalty and several other InterVarsity members walked to the UC where a lone Open Air “We might agree more than you preacher had the attention of think,” the Open Air preacher told about 75 onlookers. the InterVarsity members. “We all At one point, Nalty interrupted want to see everybody be born the preacher and told the crowd, “I again and get saved.” know they are trying to save souls, “Yes, but the fruit that you are but what bothers me is that I’m planting is hatred,” one student not hearing a message of love.” replied. In an effort to show students

PROVOST Continued from Page 1 identify potential candidates, Doeg said. The price for the firm’s services will likely be MMontana based on time and expenses, Doeg said, but could not elaborate. Kaimin Vice President for Student Affairs Teresa Branch, who serves as chair for the provost search committee, was not available for comment for this article. President Dennison has been serving as interim provost since he dismissed Lois Muir from the position in the spring of 2006. K

M O N T A N A K A I M I N Wednesday, April 4, 2007 News 5 Rolling Stone Keith Richards snorted his father’s ashes mixed with cocaine

Ashley McKee/Montana Kaimin Keith Richards plays his guitar during the Oct. 4, 2006, Rolling Stones concert at Washington–Grizzly Stadium.

LONDON (AP) – Keith NME. late him. Richards has acknowledged con- “He was cremated and I could- “I did it because that was the suming a raft of illegal substances n’t resist grinding him up with a way I did it. Now people think it’s in his time, but this may top them little bit of blow. My dad wouldn’t a way of life,” he was quoted as all. have cared,” he said. “... It went saying. In comments published down pretty well, and I’m still “I’ve no pretensions about Tuesday, the 63-year-old Rolling alive.” immortality,” he added. “I’m the Stones guitarist said he had snort- Richards’ father, Bert, died in same as everyone ... just kind of ed his father’s ashes mixed with 2002, at 84. lucky. cocaine. Richards, one of rock’s leg- “I was No. 1 on the `who’s like- “The strangest thing I’ve tried endary wild men, told the maga- ly to die’ list for 10 years. I mean, to snort? My father. I snorted my zine that his survival was the I was really disappointed when I father,” Richards was quoted as result of luck, and advised young fell off the list,” Richards said. saying by British music magazine musicians against trying to emu- Agency says cancer cases will double ARLEY ETESCH ACSSOCIATEDP PRESS from cancer and 25 million people and until essentially AIDS came living with cancer. along, we haven’t looked too close- UNITED NATIONS – The num- “We currently estimate that ly at what’s going on in low- ber of diagnosed cancer cases will between the year 2000 and 2030, resource countries,” Boyle told a more than double between 2000 and there’ll be a more than doubling of news conference. 2030, primarily in poorer countries, the numbers of cases of cancer diag- But he said new research shows the director of the International nosed each year,” Boyle said. “And that as time has progressed, there Agency for Research on Cancer the great majority of this increase is has been an increasing shift of can- said Tuesday. going to be in the low- and medium- cer to poor countries. Dr. Peter Boyle said the reasons resource countries.” “What’s going to happen between for the increase include population The agency, part of the World now and 2030 is that the population growth, longer life expectancy, Health Organization, expects that is going to increase from about 6.5 more people smoking in the devel- by the year 2030, there will be 27 billion to 8 billion in 2030,” Boyle oping world and a lack of health million cases of cancer, 17 million said. “So even if the risks remain care in poor countries. deaths from cancer and 75 million constant at each five-year age In 2000, the agency estimated 11 people living with cancer. group, because we’ve got more peo- million new cases of diagnosed can- “We’ve been concentrating on ple around, we’re going to have cer worldwide, seven million deaths cancer in high-resource countries more cases of cancer.”

M O N T A N A K A I M I N 6 Features Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Spring Break

Sun, sand UTAHand scorpions

A scorpion was spotted at camp on the third night of the trip as the group was setting up tents. The scorpion was later moved away from camp and no one was injured.

UM Outdoor Program group leader, senior Meryl Storb, left, sophomore Sarah Piane and sophomore Kelly Hansen hike on the streambed of Lower Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park during spring break.

PhotosHugh and Story Carey by

In the middle of the desert in southern long wrinkle of the Earth’s crust, full of Utah, many miles from a single paved road, sandstone formations, cliffs, canyons and there are hosts of scorpions hiding under erosion carving the landscape. rocks and lizards resting in the sun showing After a bumpy ride in the Chevy no fear of humans. Loose boulders and logs, passenger van on the four-wheel drive Jeep which could topple like a Jenga game if dis- road to get to the trailhead at Upper Muley turbed, dominate the landscape. Random Canyon Twist, the hikers put on their 50- tarantula burrows sit a few feet from the pound backpacks with enough food and “trail,” a creek bed formed by flash floods. supplies for their 32-mile backpacking trip. Twelve hardy backcountry souls from With them, they carried enough food for six Montana, Colorado, Alaska, Seattle, nights, and enough peanut butter and cheese Chicago and the East Coast made their way for at least four weeks. through narrow slot canyons on their The hikers had the trip of their dreams, six-night backpacking trip. but they did see the risks of the “untamed” The University of Montana Outdoor desert, especially when a massive log top- Program took a dozen UM students, pled from at least 15 feet above and landed Freshman Austin Charvet pauses to enjoy a view while hiking Navajo Knobs Trail near Fruita, Utah, on the first day of the trip. including two experienced leaders, on a inches from senior Meryl Storb as she was recent spring break backpacking trip in maneuvering through the boulders. “It defi- Capitol Reef National Park. The park is nitely made me nervous afterwards,” said formed by a water pocket fold, a 100-mile- Storb, as they continued hiking. M O N T A N A K A I M I N Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Features 7

Formed by uranium deposits and erosion, the Fluted Wall, lower portion, and the Castle, right, are the main monuments of Capitol Reef National Park.

UM Outdoor Program group leader, senior Tyler Dieterich and the group hiked an estimated 60 miles total, including day hikes without the backpacks.

ABOVE: Sophomore Kelly Hansen, left, sophomore Sarah Piane and freshman Colleen O’Brien share a laugh during a day hike at Upper Muley Twist Canyon. LEFT: Canyon walls reflect off a puddle at Freshman Colleen O’Brien and the group climb toward a butte on Navajo Knobs Trail. Lower Muley Twist Canyon.

M O N T A N A K A I M I N 8 Arts Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Bright Eyes continues trend of copying Bob Dylan, but doing it well

AT UGANZ the point when you should realize that “[She] Gave me anything I wanted / Oh MONTANAP D KAIMIN Mr. Oberst is becoming more like Wilco, the generosity / I took all that I could / It and Colin Meloy’s old band Tarkio, and was free.” If Conor Oberst doesn’t want to be taking the alt-country sound very serious. The song also includes several refer- described as the “new Dylan,” he should This is really apparent on the song “Four ences to Oberst’s dislike of his newfound start by not copying Winds,” with enough violin and slide gui- stardom (Bright Eyes’ last records both Bob Dylan by Review tar to make you damn sure the Devil hit the top of the Billboard chart). becoming more should have gone to Nebraska. The album continues strongly over the country. Seriously, if his next record is The new album still opens in true next five songs, never missing a beat or electric and he gets booed off a stage, I’m Bright Eyes tradition by starting with dis- dropping a bad note. And before the end calling shenanigans. sonant sound and speech before the first comes, the best track on the album Taking its name from a Florida town actual song. “Clairaudients (Kill or Be appears. full of psychics, “Cassadaga,” the newest Killed)” is an odd introduction for the “I Must Belong Somewhere” is from “Bright Eyes,” is set for release on record, as it is slower and folksier than straight-up bluegrass music intertwined Tuesday. Being too excited, I pirated it to most Bright Eyes openers up to this point with classic Oberst lyrics of loss and see if it would be worth buying. It will. and doesn’t exactly fit with everything longing, that will have you tapping your First of all, I like Bright Eyes too much else. toes and contemplating … well, it’s pret- for someone who doesn’t cry all day The fourth track, “Hot Knives,” is a ty emo. long. But “Cassadaga” didn’t thrill me as stronger moment that will sound familiar All said, the seventh album from much on first listen as “I’m Wide Awake, to Bright Eyes fans who have sat through Oberst and friends is as good as ever, and “Cassadaga” will be released on Tuesday. The album art can be It’s Morning.” It took me several runs “Letting Off the Happiness,” though here maybe the most accessible Bright Eyes “deciphered” using a special included device to reveal a hidden through the album before I finally Oberst’s voice is deeper (he’s now 27) record for your boot-wearing friend yet. message. The album is selling for $7.99 at www.amazon.com, but will relented and admitted that the new Bright and there’s a strength behind it that has Just go buy it Tuesday and see for your- cost more in a standard record store or on iTunes. Eyes sound isn’t very new at all. This is never been present before. self. Or download it now for free. The the same band I’ve liked for years. On “Classic Cars,” the midpoint of the album leaked a week ago. A warning for country haters: This is album, some of the best lyrics appear: VOLUMEN: Back together and ready to play at the Elks Club Saturday

IAN GRAHAM MONTANA KAIMIN saying the band was no longer problems, friends and fans helped Volumen takes Devo-style music together. the group to “talk it out and make and feeds it steroids, Shellshag Despite rumors that began cir- In an e-mail to the Kaimin on it right again.” takes hard garage punk and slips it Info: Rock fans who felt a culating late last month, Volumen March 22, he elaborated, saying Hickey didn’t want to comment some acid. twinge of guilt for not going to are still together and still that “all of Volumen need to sit on the nature of the band’s dis- The Mathematicians, a trio from shows after hearing rumors performing. down face to face and talk about agreements, preferring to take a upstate New York, are Volumen’s about Volumen can ease their After what Shane “Volumen 1” things.” tongue-in-cheek look at the future brothers from different mothers. consciences by catching the Hickey calls “a few tense weeks” The band members got together of Volumen. They sing pop-techno-wave songs band’s show Saturday at 9:30 of argument and discontent within and reconciled their differences a “At this time, we are a rock ‘n’ in geek-speak, sounding like the p.m. at the Elks Club (on the the band, the group has resolved week later, he said via e-mail. roll band again,” he said. “Also, Cars, Devo, New Order and the corner of Pattee and Front its problems. “We just got too much bad news this rock ‘n’ roll band will be play- Postal Service all at once. Rumors spread after Volumen too close together and we sort of ing at the Elks on April 7 with Missoula’s Two Year Touqe streets downtown) when they backed out of a show with other disintegrated under the weight of Two Year Touqe, Shellshag and rounds out Saturday night’s line- play with Shallshag, Two Year Missoula bands the Victory it,” he said. “Also, I think I might the Mathematicians.” up. The band’s brand of light- Touqe and the Mathmaticians. Smokes and the International be crazy.” Shellshag, a Brooklyn-based hearted indie pop is certain to Music fans 18 years and older Playboys. Hickey had e-mailed He said that after the breakup experimental punk duo, will please. How can a band that sings can enjoy all four bands for $7. Tracey Lopez, a marketing was announced and more informa- complement Volumen’s new about narwhals, calling them “sea consultant for the Trail 103.3, tion came out about the band’s wave/metal mixture. While unicorns,” not be good?

Give a big smile for Kaimin Arts M O N T A N A K A I M I N Wednesday, April 4, 2007 Entertainment 9 Art seniors work on display and ready for eyes

YLAN ASLOVICH MDONTANAL KAIMIN

Graduation is that much closer for 13 art students whose work from the BFA program will be displayed on campus over the next 10 days. Thursday evening, bachelor of fine arts students will be exhibit- When Alanis Morissette ing and explaining their artwork at goes about giving the smack- the UC Gallery as well as the down, she does it with a Gallery of Visual Arts. vengance. “Thursday evening is a huge event for us,” said Brett Svetlik, To see her version of “My an art student and the UC Gallery Humps,” search “Alanis My coordinator. “You can meet the artist and check out the art first Humps” at www.youtube.com hand.” The event is part of the Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior This video is over seven Thesis Exhibition II. The artwork, Krista Miller/Montana Kaimin years old, but it’s a bunch of which includes drawings, paint- Nikki Garcia, a recent UM graduate, views the new art exhibits of the BFA senior thesis in the UC guys in leaves ... it never ings and ceramics, has been on Gallery Tuesday. The new exhibits will be showing in the UC and the Gallery of Visual Arts until April 13. really ages. display since Monday and will be up until April 13. Tomorrow night “The program stresses the artist first exhibition. He said it’s a great www.youtube.com, search: the official opening receptions really getting into the art,” Svetlik opportunity for students like him “Yatta!” will take place at both venues. The said. to be put in this situation, and the UC Gallery will showcase work Once in the program, a student artwork is important to them. from three students and the recep- declares which of the five “Painting and drawing is the tion is from 4 to 6 p.m. The emphases they are going to enter. easiest way to describe myself This isn’t the best Kermit Gallery of Visual Arts will exhibit The choices are drawing and without words,” Svetlik said. “If I the Frog impression, but this 10 students’ work and the recep- painting, ceramics, sculpture, can’t talk, I paint or draw.” is the only place you will see tion runs from 5 to 7 p.m. printmaking and photography. To said famous frog doing “This event basically allows all graduate, every student must have The BFA showing is free and heroin and singing NIN. of these students to turn from stu- an exhibition and these events catered by UM Catering. The dents to professionals,” Svetlik assist the student in doing so. Go to www.sadkermit.com said. “It puts them in a profession- “We’ve all been working public is encouraged to al situation where they are expos- together for a year for this show,” attend. The Gallery of Visual ing themselves and their artwork.” Svetlik said. “We’re instructed Arts is located on the first This is the second installment of how to prepare ourselves for this floor of the Social Science the senior thesis exhibition this show and look forward to it.” Building. Have something for the Internets!? Send an e-mail to year. Students must separately Svetlik, a drawer and painter, [email protected], subject: Internets! apply to the BFA program. had his artwork on display at the

News M O N T A N A K A I M I N 10 Wednesday, April 4, 2007

That’s levitation, homes

Krista Miller/Montana Kaimin

Sophomore Josh Cislo (left) beat Zach Coffin in a game of 21 at Kiwanis Park Tuesday. In the next couple of weeks Cislo will be getting together with old and young guys Wednesdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. to play basketball at Kiwanis. UK calls for talks with Iran

ARIQ ANJA ASSOCIATEDT P PRESS including meetings in London with Iran alleged the diplomat had Iran’s ambassador. But reports of been abducted by an Iraqi military LONDON – Britain called for contacts with officials in Tehran unit commanded by U.S. forces – direct talks with Iran to resolve a have been sketchy. The Downing a charge repeated by several Iraqi dispute over 15 captive Britons Street statement did not say Shiite lawmakers. U.S. authorities Tuesday after its first contact with whether the contact with Larijani denied any role in his disappear- the chief Iranian negotiator. The came in person or by phone. ance. announcement followed the sud- Blair said earlier in the day that In Baghdad, an Iraqi Foreign den release of an Iranian diplomat the next 48 hours would be “fairly Ministry official said the Iraqi in Iraq that raised new hope for critical” to resolving the standoff government had exerted pressure resolving the standoff. over the British personnel, who on those holding Sharafi to release In a statement late Tuesday, have been held by Iran since him – but he would not identify Prime Minister Tony Blair’s office March 23. who had held Sharafi. said there had been “further con- The call for talks came hours But another senior government tacts” between the two countries, after Iranian diplomat Jalal official said Iraqi intelligence had including with chief international Sharafi was freed by his captors in been holding him. Both officials negotiator Ali Larijani. Iraq. He had been seized Feb. 4 by spoke on condition of anonymity “The UK has proposed direct uniformed gunmen in Karradah, a because they were not supposed to bilateral discussions and awaits an Shiite-controlled district of release the information. Iranian response on when these Baghdad. Sharafi was a second secretary can begin,” Blair’s office said. His release raised hope for an at the Iranian Embassy involved in “Both sides share a desire for an end to the standoff and suggested plans to open a branch of the early resolution to this issue the possibility of a de facto prison- Iranian national bank. U.S. offi- through direct talks.” er swap – something both Tehran cials allege that Iran provides British officials say there has and London have publicly dis- money and weapons to Iraqi Shiite been intense diplomatic activity, counted. militias.

M O N T A N A K A I M I N Sports Wednesday, April 4, 2007 11

Morales receives AP honorable mention MBER UEHN MONTANAA KKAIMIN The 2007 Division I team was scheduled to be released this past Chalk up another award for weekend during the women’s Montana’s Mandy Morales. Final Four, but as of press time the The sophomore point guard for team had still not been announced. the Lady Griz was honored last Morales said since she was hon- Wednesday when she was named orable mention last year, she Honorable Mention All-American would like to move up a notch. by the Associated Press. “I just wanted to work hard and Morales is listed alongside bas- get on the second team,” she said. ketball’s elite, some of whom are “Then hopefully I can keep work- playing in the national champi- ing my way up next year.” onship game tonight. Morales was also one of 11 “It’s pretty sweet to be honored finalists for the Nancy Lieberman with all of those big-time players,” Award, an honor which recognizes Morales said. “It’s cool because I the nation’s top point guard in the was just watching some of them areas of leadership, ball-handling Tim Kupsick/Montana Kaimin Grizzly guard Zach Graves drives in for a layup during a pick-up game in the Recreation Center Tuesday. Many Grizzly players par- play on TV this weekend.” and play-making abilities. ticipate in pick-up games to hone their skills and enjoy the atmosphere. Fellow Big Sky Conference Sportswriters nationwide selected player Natalie Doma of Idaho Duke senior Lindsey Harding as State was also named honorable the winner on Friday. mention. Morales said she has taken Griz don’t slack in off-season Morales said she was surprised some time off since Montana’s to hear she was selected. She season-ending loss to Utah in the ARAH WAN MOSNTANASKAIMIN Playing pick-up ball also gives to be playing hard, still represent found out the same time everyone WNIT, nursing a back that had some of the players the chance to the program, carry themselves else did. given her problems in the confer- As classes come to an end for make some new friends. with pride over there and conduct “I was back home in Billings ence tournament. the day, some University of Surveying the crowd of guys themselves accordingly, which and I heard it on the news,” she “It’s doing better,” she said. Montana students go home to scrimmaging at the Rec Center on I’m sure our guys are doing.” said. “I really didn’t hear quite “I’m just going to have to work study, lounge around the Oval or Tuesday, Graves said, “I’m here Not only do the Griz think it’s what they said, then I saw it in the harder on rehab so it doesn’t spaz play basketball against Montana often working on my game, so I fun to mix it up a little during the paper the next morning.” out on me again next year.” basketball players. know a lot of these guys.” off-season, but the noncollege ath- It’s just one of many honors this Morales said the Lady Griz held That’s right, during the off-sea- UM senior forward Mike letes who join in on the game are season for Morales, who was also a team meeting yesterday, which son some members of the Griz Chavez might be done with his equally entertained. named the 2007 Big Sky has her already thinking about basketball team are keeping in college basketball career, but he Jordan Reinhart, a sophomore Conference Most Valuable Player next year. shape by playing pick-up basket- still finds the time to come and in general studies, said it’s good to and was a unanimous first-team “I’m just excited to get back in ball games at the Rec Center. play some basketball. Chavez said play against top competition like All-Big Sky selection for the sec- the gym and start playing basket- UM head coach Wayne Tinkle that for him, the games were ben- the Griz. ond-straight year. She averaged ball,” she said. “We have a young said he thinks the playing experi- eficial to him in the fact that “It’s fun, I mean they bring 19.7 points per game and was team and we’re only losing one ence is great for his team. they’re fun. great competition down here so named the BSC player of the week senior, so we should be better next “From the end of the season “When you play college basket- when they come down it basically a conference-record six times. year.” until after spring break is always ball, a lot of it’s a lot of work and brings out the best in a lot of us Morales also led the Big Sky in down time for them,” he said. your constantly structured, but players,” Reinhart said. “They assists, and ranked third nationally “That’s when they still like to when you play here it’s a lot more always bring their ‘A’ game so we with 6.8 per game. hone their skills and play and have fun to play without a coach holler- always have to bring our ‘A’ Head coach Robin Selvig said a little bit of that fun atmosphere ing at you and telling you what to game.” he thought it was great that she as far as just rat ball.” do,” Chavez said. When all is said and done, and was selected. The Griz also express their Being such a physical sport, the the shirts have beaten the skins (or “She had a really good year, so enthusiasm about getting to play Griz are still at risk for an injury at vice versa), Graves said the game it’s nice to see her get the recogni- in the pick-up games. the Rec Center. is “a place where you can get tion she deserves,” he said. UM freshman guard Zach Tinkle said it does make him a away from restrictive basketball Morales is one of 52 finalists for Graves said he comes to the gym little nervous, but that injury is and coaching and just come out the Kodak/WBCA All-America four times a week to play. just as possible when the team is here and do what you love to do— team, of which she was chosen as “It helps you get in shape for playing with each other every day. play basketball.” honorable mention for last year. workouts and then you can kind of “We want our guys to have work on things to get better at,” some fun,” he said. “We’re pretty Graves said. “With the (Griz), you demanding of their time and their just get the job done, but in here if effort, as we should be, and it’s you wanted to work on your shot nice that they can go and let their you could get a lot of shots up hair down a little bit as long as because they really don’t mind.” they don’t get sloppy. They need

M O N T A N A K A I M I N 12 News Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Pelosi visits market, religious sites in Syria

Palestinian peace process. At the nearby outdoor “I think that it was an excellent said she will also talk to the ZEINA KARAM ASSOCIATED PRESS Soon after Pelosi’s arrival in Bazouriyeh market, Syrians idea for them to go,” she said. Syrians about Iraq, their role in Damascus, Bush criticized her crowded around, offering her “And I think it’s an excellent idea Lebanon and their support for the DAMASCUS, Syria – House visit. dried figs and nuts and chatting for us to go as well.” Hezbollah militant group. Speaker Nancy Pelosi mingled “A lot of people have gone to with her. She strolled past shops She said she hoped to rebuild “We have no illusions but we with Syrians in a market and see President Assad ... and yet we selling olive oil soaps, spices and lost confidence between have great hope,” said Pelosi, made the sign of the cross at a haven’t seen action. He hasn’t herbs, and at one point bought Washington and Damascus and who met with Palestinian Christian tomb Tuesday in a visit responded,” he told reporters at a some coconut sweets and eyed will tell Syrian leaders that Israel President Mahmoud Abbas in the to hard-line Syria that was criti- Rose Garden news conference. jewelry and carpets. will talk peace with them only if West Bank city of Ramallah ear- cized by President Bush. “Sending delegations doesn’t Democrats have argued that the Syria stops supporting lier Tuesday. Bush said the visit sends mixed work. It’s simply been counter- U.S. should engage its top rivals Palestinian militants. She has signals to Syria’s government, productive.” in the Mideast – Iran and Syria – which his administration accuses Pelosi, a California Democrat, to make headway in easing crises of supporting terrorism. The did not comment on Bush’s in Iraq, Lebanon and the Israeli- United States says Syria allows remarks before heading from the Arab peace process. Last year, Iraqi Sunni insurgents to operate airport to Damascus’ historic Old the bipartisan Iraq Study Group from its territory, backs the City. She was scheduled to meet recommended talks with the two Hezbollah and Hamas militant President Bashar Assad on countries. groups and is trying to destabilize Wednesday. Bush rejected the recommen- the Lebanese government. Syria Wearing a flowered head scarf dations. But in February, the U.S. denies the allegations. and a black abaya robe, Pelosi joined a gathering of regional Pelosi’s visit to Syria was the visited the 8th-century Omayyad diplomats in Baghdad that latest challenge to the White Mosque, shaking hands with included Iran and Syria for talks House by congressional Syrian women inside and watch- on Iraq. Democrats, who are taking a ing men in a religion class sitting Visiting neighboring Lebanon more assertive role in influencing cross-legged on the floor. on Monday, Pelosi shrugged off policy in the Middle East and the She stopped at an elaborate tomb, White House criticism of her trip Iraq war. The Bush administra- said to contain the head of John the to Syria, noting that Republican tion has resisted calls for direct Baptist, and made the sign of the lawmakers met Assad on Sunday talks to help ease the crisis in Iraq cross. About 10 percent of Syria’s without comment from the Bush and make progress in the Israel- 18 million people are Christian. administration.

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