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As a student appointee to the school board in his hometown of Billings, Will Selph didn’t like the focus of the board’s discussions. “Things that they explained Blotta didn’t make sense to me,” Selph said. “They were more pro-union than pro-student.” The experience, coupled with Office (chair) his upbringing in a conservative Ashley McKee/Montana Kaimin Christian home, helped Selph hijinks Republican candidate Denise Moore, right, and Democrat Ron Erickson debate campus-related issues Thursday in the Gallagher Business Building. The two solidify his political beliefs before are vying for the state House District 93. coming to the University of Page 4 Montana. Candidates jockey for student Now Selph, a sophomore major- ing in business and political sci- ence, is the state chairman of the votes in Thursday night debate Montana College Republicans. With a heated race between Republican incumbent Sen. Conrad Burns and Democratic JAMES LABER challenger Jon Tester, it’s been a MONTANA KAIMIN help keep alumni in Montana. other than food,” he said. busy year for student politicos and The A similar bill was introduced by Moore said she shares Gov. campaign workers. current state Sen. Jesse Laslovich Brian Schweitzer’s vision of coal “I have my 19 days till freedom’ The Republican candidate for in 2003, but was killed in commit- to diesel plants opening in calendar on my wall,” Selph said. Montana’s House District 93, tee, Erickson said. Montana. She said that it would It’s been a campaign season for Clintons which includes the University of “A bill like this would do two create 4,200 jobs and $216 million Denver Henderson, too. As presi- Montana, thinks bio-diesel should things,” Erickson said. “First it in annual wages. dent of the UM College be the way of the future. will help graduates overcome That money would be better Democrats, he said his focus has Down in the The Democrat is not so sure. debt, and also it would keep them spent on wind and solar power been on the races for the State The Republican, Denise Moore, in state.” development, Erickson said. Legislature. State lawmakers can and the Democrat, Ron Erickson, Moore said she would like to I-151, which would increase affect issues closer to UM students dorms debated on campus Thursday see Montana’s budget surplus used Montana’s minimum wage from and are easier to access, he said. night in front of a crowd of about to freeze rising tuition costs, but $5.15 per hour to $6.15 and “You don’t have to be ridicu- Pages 6,7 50, giving opposing views on University students have concerns include an annual cost-of-living lously wealthy to be involved in issues ranging from energy to edu- other than tuition, such as the adjustment, is a great idea, said state government,” Henderson cation. environment. Erickson, who helped get the said. The two are vying for the seat On environmental issues, measure on the ballot by collect- According to the Center for Study vacated by Democrat Rosie Erickson’s and Moore’s views dif- ing signatures. Information and Research on Buzzas, who must leave office due fered greatly. “If we go another 10 years with- Civic Learning and Engagement, to term limits. Moore said she is a big fan of out an increase, we are hurting 47 percent of citizens aged 18 to Habits Campus-related discussion bio-diesel; her campaign truck minimum wage workers,” he said. 24 voted in the 2004 election dominated much of the debate, runs on it. “My only concern is that I-151 is nationwide, the lowest percentage with such issues as keeping stu- Bio-diesel is part of the solu- too small a raise.” of all age groups. Getting students A guide to mid- dents in Montana upon gradua- tion, Erickson said, but he has Not so, said Moore. She said involved in politics is a challenge, tion. concerns with using cropland for that she supports a raise in the both Selph and Henderson said. terms Erickson said a plan to give uses other than crops. minimum wage, but not the annu- Henderson said he tries to University students a $1,000 per “When there are people starving al cost-of-living adjustment approach students by showing year income tax rebate for five across the world, I am concerned them how certain issues will affect Page 5 years following graduation would about using cropland for purposes See DEBATE, Page 4 their lives. “It depends on how you approach them,” Henderson said. ASUM designates UC for Cat-Griz ticket madness “You have to have a social ele- ment to it.” Selph agreed, saying he’s made BRENNA MOORE the first 300 students who say they want to buy shower and make it to class,” Jacobson said. friends through the College MONTANA KAIMIN a guest pass as well. Students will need to bring The idea is to get students with wristbands Republicans, not just political their Griz Cards in order to receive a wrist- out of the building early in order to make room allies. band. when the building opens at 6 a.m. and the “You’ve got to make personal Students interested in cheering on the Griz Monday morning, the Source will begin sell- influx of students who didn’t spend the night connections,” Selph said. during the Nov. 18 Griz-Cat football game ing tickets at 5 to students who spent the night arrive to buy tickets. ASUM president Andrea should get to the UC early on Nov. 12. and have wristbands, Jacobson said. With 3,000 student tickets to sell, “there’s a Helling said student opinions are Extremely early. ASUM is planning on showing movies and chance we may have tickets left over in the sometimes hard to gauge, but she Those who wish to buy a student ticket or playing games throughout the night. They are morning,” Jacobson said. added that students are involved those interested in buying a guest pass should also trying to make arrangements to keep the Students’ bags will be checked at the event to with the community even if they plan on spending the night in the UC that UC game room open, Jacobson said. make sure no alcohol or items prohibited in the aren’t rallying to a political party. Sunday, said Cedric Jacobson, vice president The money to put on the event is coming out UC are brought into the event. “When we look at our campus of ASUM. of the UC’s budget, but ASUM is helping spon- ASUM is planning for about 2,000 students as compared to other campuses, I The building will close at 9 p.m., but stu- sor the event because it’s an event for students, to attend. Two years ago, 1,129 students slept think we’re incredibly lucky,” dents can continue to filter through one open Jacobson said. in the Adams Center. Helling said. entrance until midnight, when the building will “We want to provide some entertainment “This year, students seem to be really inter- While Selph, Henderson and be locked, Jacobson said. options for students who are camping out,” he ested in athletics and football, so we’re antici- other politically affiliated students Wristbands will be available for students said. pating an increase in the demand for student who wish to purchase a student ticket, and sep- ASUM decided to sell tickets earlier so “stu- tickets,” Jacobson said. arately designed wristbands will be given to dents who have an 8 a.m. class have time to See VOTE, Page 4 www.montanakaimin.com

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 2 Opinion Friday, October 20, 2006 th nd e Higher minimum wage who wants a job has one. Nobody ... O would mean higher taxes is forced to take minimum wage to u al v O earn a living. If I asked you to dig o e v th I support Erik Hurd’s message ditches for me all day for $5/hour r a Letters d n in his letter to the editor dated Oct. would you do it? Vast majority of

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O n e d h t requires the raising of taxes, 2) paltry 5 percent of the tax burden. Finally, according to U.S. People will only work for what You cannot cut taxes on people Department of Labor, most mini- they think they are worth, and 3) who do not pay taxes! But you can mum wage earners work in Q1: UM is considering buying a golf course; what Most who earn the minimum raise taxes for those who pay it all retail/services, are under 25 and would you do with that $500,000? wage are young people in high to benefit those who pay none. many earn tips/commission to school or college. Though Robin Hood was a great supplement their wages. The rest Q2: What would you be willing to do to get that First, the top 25 percent of wage story, wealth redistribution (man- are usually victims of their cir- $500,000? earners (grossing $55,000/year or dated by the government) epito- cumstances and are reaping the more) pay 84 percent of U.S. mizes inequality. modest benefits of poor past taxes, according to the U.S. Secondly, people will only work choices. In America, we all have •Anthony Clark Department of Labor. The top 50 for what they think they are worth. the freedom to succeed … and senior, finance percent pay 96 percent of taxes, The U.S. Census Bureau shows also the freedom to fail. which means the bottom half of the U.S. sits at statistically full –Gregory Treible, Q1: Probably buy a phat house on a golf course. wage earners in America pay a employment (95 percent). Anyone sophomore, political science Q2: Just about anything you could think of.

The key word in “living wage” is up shit than sit in an office and get Living wage not an “living.” You know, as in the bare paid six times as much as they unreasonable idea minimum amount of money need- would otherwise? I don’t think so. •John Edwards ed in order to survive. In order to But if you are right, I guess I’ll sophomore, biology This is a response to the recent reach that at $5.15 per hour you still vote for the minimum wage letter titled “Minimum wage does would need to work about 60-plus increase. That way, while every- Q1: Well, let me see. If the option is golf course, not mean living wage.” I regret to hours per week, which could kill one else is looking for a job that I would go for golf course. And more Internet inform the author he has no idea you regardless of pay. Raising the pays minimum wage, there will be bandwidth. what he is talking about. minimum wage to the bare mini- more demand for crazy people Q2: I’d bike down the “M” from the top. First of all, your claim that mum needed to survive doesn’t like me who will still want those wages would go from $5.15 per make any job more appealing to nice, six-figure office jobs. hour to $10.15 per hour “(plus anyone. It only allows workers a I understand you may not know tips)” is completely outrageous longer life so they can move up much about this subject, but being •Shaina Papasedero and Kaylee Hay and false. It would probably not and get a better job. a liberal studies major, you might freshman, marketing and even go up to $7 per hour and Even if janitors, McDonald’s want to consider learning more freshman, communication even less if tips are involved. A workers and construction workers about minimum-wage jobs. simple economics class (or just do get a couple of bucks more per –Duncan Hendrick, Q1: Build a house in the middle of the Oval! We plain common sense and minimal hour, do you really expect me to junior, human biology could buy all of our friends cars ‘cuz none of us thinking) would teach you this. believe people would rather clean has one. Build a better bear statue, make it gold. Buy a lot of yogurt parfaits. Make the brick in the Oval yellow ... Half a mil’s not much. ASUM action only came were made; the bus repairs were and Students at the University of Q2: We wouldn’t eat anything gross, nothing after accessability complaints only done after the complaints Montana shares the sentiment pre- dangerous. Try to raise some more money so we were made and ASUM sented by Mr. Eric Schultz and could get everything we wanted. Make a calendar. The recent article printed in the Transportation received their sec- would like to reiterate that the Fight someone. Kaimin regarding ASUM’s newly ond newly donated bus only after only way to attain results is passed accessibility resolution these complaints were made. So through stern advocacy, and main- highlights an ongoing trend in the saying that access to ASUM pro- tenance of our civil right to due •Liana Smith attitudes on our campus. Many grams and services is not a com- process. The effort put forth by freshman, exercise science people have attempted to give plaint-driven process is historical- this resolution can only be a great themselves a good image by call- ly inaccurate. thing if it leads to the accomplish- ing themselves advocates for the Furthermore, history provides ment of long term and noticeable Q1: I’d buy a house, save some of the money, go rights of people with disabilities. us with countless examples of goals. Until that happens, this res- on a big shopping spree, then donate some of the Regardless of whether they call incompetence, negligence and olution is just another piece of money. I would maybe buy something designer themselves this for the right or lack of due process when provid- paper. that’s over $1,000. wrong reasons, we would like to ing enforcement of existing –Jon Pielaet, Q2: I would donate an organ; part of my liver or remind the readers that this resolu- ASUM resolutions. To claim that president, ADSUM kidney, bearing the fact I have no sign of disease. tion only came about after com- this resolution is anything more Probably eat nasty food, go on a date with some- plaints were made. The money than a public relations stunt would one less than ideal; there probably isn’t much, I from the Excellence fund was be self-serving at this point in wouldn’t do something I’d regret or would damage only found after the complaints time. The Alliance for Disability me later.

E. coli found on spinach lar strain of this bacteria responsi- This level of misinformation to •William Blake actually came from cows ble for the recent spinach contam- lead into an opinion is appalling; senior, wildlife biology ination is found in cow feces. This check your facts. Please do a little more research organism does not normally live –Christopher Lennon, before writing an opinion. E. coli on spinach. Cow shit from a farm graduate student, biochemistry Q1: Oooh ... Probably drop out of school and is an enteric bacteria. The particu- raising beef caused this problem. travel around the world. That’s lame ... I’d proba- bly do that though. I’d buy a cell phone, a house in The Kaimin accepts letters to the fewer, and columns should be Montana and give some money to an organization. editor and guest columns. about 700 words. Please e-mail Q2: Pretty much anything besides a porn movie. both to [email protected], or That’s a lot of money. Run naked up the “M” with the local television station filming me. Letters should be 300 words or drop them off in Journalism 107.

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 3 Friday, October 20, 2006 Fun & Games 3

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, October 20, 2006 News 5 Studying strategies for stressed and struggling students

BRENNA MOORE MONTANA KAIMIN Take advantage of the Writing likes quiet or noise … and there Center (located in LA 144, 243- are a lot of nooks and crannies to 2266), the Math Lab (Math be found around campus,” she The middle of October has Building B-3, 243-6689), Students said. come and gone, and that can only Tutoring Students (Lommasson mean one thing — midterms. Is Center room 276, 243-2294) or – Form a study group. that looming paper due next week Career Services (Lommasson 154, Get together with other students bringing you down? Is that huge 243-2022) for help with academ- or friends from your classes and test making you feel over- ics, said both Bollinger and map out times to work on assign- whelmed? Students at the Freimund. ments together, Bollinger said. University of Montana don’t need For help with problems beyond “It’s easier to study with other to fret, as campus resources and academics, students can also people than alone,” she said. planning strategies are available to access the Educational “The more you say things out help you get started on those proj- Opportunity Program, if they are loud and recite them and review ects in the least painful way. eligible (Lommasson Center 180, them, the more they’re going to go Jayme Lehman, a senior major- 243-5032), Disability Services into your long-term memory,” ing in medical technology, said (Lommasson Center 154, 243- Freimund said. Study groups are she feels these next few weeks are 2243) or the Counseling and also helpful in figuring out what is the most stressful of the semester. Psychological Services at the going to be on upcoming tests. “I She has three midterms and one Curry Health Center (243-4711 or think there’s something to be said quiz the week of Oct. 30 and two 243-2122). Bollinger feels CAPS about having a pal … it makes you Photo Illustration by Ethan Robinson papers due the following week. is an especially useful resource, as feel more confident,” Freimund “Teachers say ‘Oh, it’s midterm it has emergency counseling avail- said. mation and tips professors have, utes, we can keep going,” she said. time,’ and it seems like they all able Monday to Friday from 10 Freimund said. However, Bollinger suggests give tests at the same time,” she a.m. to 2 p.m. – Look for due dates ahead of breaking a big assignment into said. “Sometimes when you’re feel- time. – Do your most difficult work chunks, and working on a chunk Although the following weeks ing overwhelmed it helps to have This time of year, students have when you’re feeling your best. for five minutes. After five min- are overwhelming for her, someone to listen, and you come several things due within a time Different students feel the best utes you can leave your work, but Lehman doesn’t think she takes up with a solution together right frame of 24 hours, Freimund said. at different times of the day, most people tend to finish it up, adequate steps in tackling her away,” Bollinger said. It is a good idea to look ahead and Freimund said. If you can pinpoint she said. tasks. She does go to the gym find due dates so that students what time of the day you’re at “(The five-minute rule) is great often to combat stress, but she eats – Pick a place to work that know where their peaks and val- your best, that is when you should to get over procrastination,” unhealthy food while studying and encourages productivity. leys are, or when they will have a complete the hardest aspects of an Bollinger said. If you have a big doesn’t always know the best way A lot of students want to study lot of things due and when they assignment, she said. paper due, complete an outline by to get started on assignments. “I where they sleep, but try to pick a can take it easy. One trick in pro- writing an introduction and listing definitely could do better with place where you don’t regularly jecting due dates is to carefully – Break projects down and try the main topics you want to cover. managing my time,” she said. do other activities; visit the read syllabuses, Freimund said. the 10- or five-minute plan. If you have a reading of 100 Tammy Freimund, adviser and library, a computer lab or a table Freimund suggests breaking big pages, break it down into four instructor of Learning Strategies in the UC. Study habits vary from – Participate in your classes. projects into smaller tasks and just readings of 25 pages, Freimund for Higher Education, and student to student, depending on Make sure you attend all your starting on a piece of a large said. “I think that makes things Melinda Bollinger, doctoral grad- what tactics work for the individ- classes, take notes and stay tuned assignment and working on it for more manageable and it feels uate teaching assistant in UM’s ual, Freimund said. “(The ideal in. If you aren’t there, then you 10 minutes. “Usually after 10 min- good to get things done,” she said. Curriculum and Instruction place) depends on if the student may miss out on important infor- Department, know that a lot of UM students like Lehman and Freimund have the same problems with procrastination. They shared their advice on how students can complete these large-term assign- ments with the least amount of stress:

– Your time is valuable; use it well. When you sit down to work on assignment, be ready both physi- cally and psychologically. Make sure you are eating right and get- ting rest between tasks so that you’re ready to work and aren’t distracted, Freimund said.

– Utilize campus resources

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 6 Features Friday, October 20, 2006

Left: Lead singer John McClellen entertained the crowd with everything from lap dances to lyrical stylings.

Below: Lead singer John McClellen and bassist A.J. Miller joke around with the crowd between songs. Miller is the newest mem- ber of the band and is also the head resident of Craig Hall.

The Clintons Story by Mike Gerrity Photos by Shane McMillan

The Clintons rocked the Elrod Hall lobby Thursday night with a concert sponsored by the staffs of Elrod, Duniway and Knowles halls. M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, October 20, 2006 Features 7

Left: Students dance to The Clintons. Though the room wasn’t jammed full, the crowd mostly stuck to waving their arms and scream- ing things like, “I wanna have your babies!”

Above: Percussionist Josh Keer leans in to play the bongos. He shook his shakers, tossed his tambourine and tinkered with this tri- angle throughout the show.

“For any of you that have ever gotten stoned and tried to The Clintons’ appearance was made possible in part ia and luaus,” said Eric Stadler, a Duniway Hall resident steal a trunk-full of video games, this song’s for you,” lead because of the band’s third and current bassist A.J. Miller’s assistant. “This rocks more.” singer and songwriter John McClellen of The Clintons said, position as head resident of Craig Hall. He and Keriann Aside from the musical extravaganza, scores of prizes dedicating a song to a mob of show-goers, Thursday night Lynch, who is the assistant head resident of Elrod and were also raffled away, from Nalgene bottles to chairs and in the shared lobby of Elrod and Duniway halls. Duniway halls, began contemplating the show earlier in the desk lamps. Even a lap dance from the band was up for The dorm show featured more than two hours of the year. grabs. Bozeman-based band’s funky, yet ambiguously country, “Basically Keriann and I tossed around the idea of hav- UM freshman Louise Larson, who also attended the jams alongside a smorgasbord of Halloween candy, ice ing an on-campus show, and I sort of acted as the middle- show, only regretted missing out on the prizes. cream and two kegs of root beer. Aside from a vast set of man between the RA’s and our band’s drummer and manag- “First, I was jealous of not getting the chair. Second, I originals, the band also got a rise from its audience with er, Levi Kujala,” Miller said. was jealous of not getting lap danced at,” Larson said, refer- renditions of Johnny Cash’s, “Ring Of Fire,” and George Financing for the band, food and prizes were contributed ring to the over-the-top raffle prize. Michael’s, “Faith.” by the social funds of Knowles, Elrod and Duniway halls. University of Montana sophomore Jared Smith especial- Elrod and Duniway spent $1,000 to hire the band, while Editor’s note: Resident assistant Keriann Lynch is also a ly enjoyed the chaotic atmosphere of the evening. Knowles contributed another $1,000 for food, decorations news editor for the Kaimin. “It’s not in a controlled environment. They’re up there and prizes. just saying and doing what they want,” Smith said. “We just wanted to do something different from pub triv-

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 8 Arts Friday, October 20, 2006 ‘Crane Wife’ displays growth, talent of Decemberists

IAN GRAHAM grandiose as the premier track of killing her. Musically, “The Home Then)” is a duet with noted with power chords worthy of an MONTANA KAIMIN the Decemberists’ previous album, Island” flaunts the Decemberists’ feminist folk-punk singer Laura early-90s alt-rock album. Though “The Crane Wife 3” sets the mood versatility. The first part, “Come Veirs. Veirs plays the role of a Meloy’s easily identifiable vocals of the album perfectly. and See,” and the second move- young wife left alone and preg- remind the listener that this is still The Decemberists’ frontman Introspective and regretful, the ment, “The Landlord’s Daughter,” nant at home by a husband drafted a Decemberists album, the song Colin Meloy is a brilliant lyricist; song eases the listener into the bit- are guitar- and keyboard- heavy to fight for the Confederate Army breaks new ground for the band. it took me one listen to the tersweet, sometimes macabre melodies reminiscent of early pro- in the Civil War. With “Shankill Butchers” and Decemberists’ newest album, world that Meloy and company gressive metal and arena rock. “O Valencia!” is an upbeat and “Summersong,” the band returns “The Crane Wife,” to be pulled create. However, that heavy melody tran- poppy adaptation of the plot of to its trademark sound. completely into the mini-sagas “The Island” parts one, two, and sitions to a quiet finger-picked “West Side Story,” which itself is “Butchers,” the more notable of Meloy has penned. three follow, bringing the listener guitar melody in the final move- an adaptation of “Romeo and the two, reflects on the infamous The album opens with the third and the narrator’s fellow seafarers ment, “You’ll Not Feel the Juliet.” Meloy narrates as a gang group of Northern Irish loyalists and final movement of the title to an uncharted island. The island Drowning.” member in love with his rival’s from Ulster known for heavy piece, the first of two pseudo-epic brings out the worst qualities in Following “The Island” are my sister. The song begins with him drinking followed by gruesome stories: “The Crane Wife” and the narrator, as he spends his time favorite songs of the album, main- shouting his love to the stars; it murders. Their victims were often ly because The Decemberists stray ends with him swearing to the beaten or stabbed to death over from their standard rock-folk stars that he’ll burn the city down. extended periods of time; some style, opting instead to give the “The Perfect Crime #2” contin- were found with teeth pulled out, audience a few rockers. Meloy ues to emulate classic pop rock beer glasses shoved into their never lets his lyrics slip, though, idioms, fusing very danceable reg- heads and one was skinned alive. keeping the band’s very literate gae and new wave sounds, a la After “Summersong” the listen- feel intact. The Police. er is returned to the story of the “Yankee Bayonet (I Will Be “When the War Came” begins Crane Wife. “The Crane Wife 1 & 2” explains the rest of the story introduced at the beginning of the album. Part one of the series is by Kaimin Arts Proudly Presents far the best, with a catchy chorus and soaring instrumental ending. The story is based on a Japanese folk tale about a struggling sail- The G reat K aimin maker, his new wife, and a shock- ing discovery that leaves him alone, poor and regretting his greed. Pumpkin-Off The final song, “Sons & Daughters,” acts as a finely suited “A competition for the ages” bookend, paired with “The Crane Wife 3.” The three-part harmoniz- ing canon is not only incredibly $100 Grand Prize catchy, but very intricate and easy on the ears. It is expert use of two •Bring your carved pumpkin to room chords and sparse but powerful “The Island.” Though not as there raping a young girl and 107 in the Journalism building some- lyrics. If every two-chord song time between October 25 and 27 was as finely penned as “Sons & Daughters,” there would be no •Pumpkins will be judged on creativity jokes about rock musicians only and craftsmanship. One pumpkin per knowing a handful of guitar student, group submissions encouraged chords, because only a tuned ear would recognize the simplicity •In addition to $100 in cash, winner hidden beneath the complex will receive the coveted Golden vocals. Pumpkin Trophy. Top entries will be In all, “The Crane Wife” is a featured in the Montana Kaimin Special guest judge perfect display of The •Winner announced on Halloween Decemberists’ growth since last week year’s “Picaresque.” Their move- ment into different genres never Sponsored by failed, though some of the songs (“Shankill Butchers” and Midnight Dreams “Summersong”) seemed as if they were B-sides left over from older 2700 Paxon Plaza albums. None of the album was (Behind Southgate Mall) bad, but when an album is filled 542-6227 with so many examples of virtu- osic songwriting, it’s hard for songs that are only “good” to stand out.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, October 20, 2006 Arts 9 The lives of the luthiers in Missoula, Montana

ALEX SAKARIASSEN ments. But when a customer MONTANA KAIMIN brings in an instrument with sig- nificant damage, managers will typically put them in contact with Denizens of Missoula’s music local luthiers. community range from dedicated “Any, like, refretting or that sort musicians to inspired dabblers. of thing is typically farmed out,” Some may live and breath blue- said Peter Novak, general sales grass, others may pick up an elec- manager at Electronic Sound and tric guitar as a hobby. But several Percussion. specialists in town channel their Morgenroth has been referring appreciation for music into a far customers to Weisel for serious different creative venture. repairs for about 15 years. Novak “I build probably two or three said he’s received positive feed- instruments a year,” said Peter back from customers resulting Barberio, owner and founder of from the work that’s been con- Stringed Instrument Division. tracted out to local luthiers. Barberio is one of Missoula’s “Everything has been well few working luthiers. For cen- reviewed by the customers,” turies, luthiers have specialized in Novak said. “They love it.” the construction and restoration of Baberio and Weisel agreed that stringed instruments like guitars, working as a repair technician cre- banjos, mandolins and violins. ates a “Catch-22” situation. The The trade has led to the establish- work remains a financial necessi- ment of luthier schools around the ty, but leaves little time for the world, and individuals like pursuit of true luthier work. Barberio remain dedicated to the Weisel said he’s been far too busy Amanda Determan/Montana Kaimin artistic following. over the past few years to focus on Mike Campbell sits in his living room-turned-workstation, surrounded by a couple of finished instruments and the pieces of his latest project: an acoustic gui- “All I’ve done for 30 years is building instruments. tar made of koa wood Campbell had specially shipped from Hawaii. Campbell has been a luthier, or guitar craftsman, for seven years. luthier work,” Barberio said. “I plan to get back into it, but Barberio grew up near right now I’m so busy doing as a young teenager in Polson. Woodstock, N.Y., and attended a repairs,” he said. “I’m always He’s played guitar since age 13 luthier school in Red Wing, Minn. backlogged, and if you’re going to and developed an interest in build- Since 1965. His work has focused make guitars you have to think ing guitars as a result of his musi- primarily on autoharps. He cur- about how you’re going to market cal passion. After attending the rently building autoharps to fill them.” Roberto/Venn School of Luthery three orders by December. Weisel said competition for in Phoenix, Ariz., Campbell began Barberio also offers his services as luthiers has increased over the working with other certified a music teacher and instrument years due to outsourcing by major luthiers in the U.S. repair technician. guitar companies like Gibson and While working with a luthier in “My major thing is repairs, Fender. Gibson recently built a Hawaii, Campbell contributed to because they’re so varied and so factory in China – mirroring the the production of roughly two gui- needed,” Barberio said. American economic trend toward tars a day. He’s built two guitars The low demand for custom- outsourcing and flooding the mar- independently, but hasn’t sold any built instruments creates a finan- ket with cheap instruments, he of his own creations since moving cial strain for individuals working said. to Missoula a year and a half ago. exclusively as luthiers. To combat “As far as independent guitar “I haven’t sold any because I poverty and support artistic con- makers, we sort of gnash our teeth haven’t been able to develop my struction, Missoula’s luthiers at it,” Weisel said. “But it’s a fact line,” Campbell said. independently contract their serv- of life that we have to get used to.” Campbell moved to Missoula so ices as professional repair techni- The increase in competition his wife could enter school at the cians. from bigger companies hasn’t University of Montana. He said “I’ve got more work than I can caused Weisel to change his mar- that the market in Montana calls handle, which is good,” said luthi- keting tactic, however. for a diverse service description, a er George Weisel. “I don’t have to Throughout his career as a luthier, challenge for a new luthier in a beat the pavement looking for Weisel has relied exclusively on community like Missoula. work.” word-of-mouth advertisement. “But this is basically where I’d Technicians at shops like “Works like a charm,” Weisel like to set up shop, in Montana,” Morgenroth Music Center or said. Campbell said. Electronic Sound and Percussion Mike Campbell, a newcomer to often conduct minor repairs such the Missoula luthier community, as broken strings or bridge adjust- became interested in luthery work

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 10 Sports Friday, October 20, 2006

V-ball team downs Griz ‘D’ looks to dominate Weber offense Weber in 3 games

PETE DELMOE The University of Montana MONTANA KAIMIN Adrian Conway and Zach volleyball team improved to Hall, who combined to rush 6-4 in Big Sky Conference for more than 1,400 yards play Thursday night, dis- Anyone who thinks statis- and 16 touchdowns last sea- patching Weber State in three tics don’t matter needs to talk son, went down with injuries. games. to Griz defensive end Mike Smith has done well, rush- UM senior outside hitter Murphy. ing for 493 yards and four Claudia Houle led Montana The University of Montana touchdowns while averaging with a match-high 15 kills. football team plays the Weber 6.5 yards per carry. The 5- UM’s three middle blockers, State Wildcats this Saturday foot-9-inch, 205-pound Smith seniors EvaLyn Whitehead in a Big Sky Conference is more of a speed back than and Emily Sakis and junior match-up that features the a bruiser, McBride said. Jessica Petersen, combined two best defenses in the “He’s got quick feet, he for 22 kills. league. Murphy is hoping moves fast, he’s a darter,” UM used two crippling runs that when it’s all over there’s McBride said. “He’s the kind to get the victory in Ogden, no question who has the best of kid that jumps in and out Utah. Facing a 25-25 tie in “D.” of holes. He’s not what you the first game, UM scored “We take pride in shutting call a power runner.” four straight points to clinch down the run and not giving With the Wildcats offense an opening game win. In up points - not giving up in disarray, Murphy said the game two, the Griz used an yards, so for us to be in first Griz defense hopes to capi- 11-3 run to pull away from a place, that’s our goal,” talize on that, but he’s more WSU team that had battled Murphy said. “We want to be worried about the defense UM to a 13-13 tie. the best in the Big Sky and doing its job and improving Montana cruised in game we’re going to continue to try as the season goes on. three, never allowing the to get that done throughout “That’s the one thing that Wildcats to get closer than the season.” we’re stressing is we got to one point after an early 6-6 The Wildcats (2-4 overall; keep getting better and I tie. 1-2 Big Sky) have the best don’t think we’re progressing Weber State (4-21, 1-10 Big defense in the league when it as much as we should be, but Sky Conference) was led by comes to yards allowed, but at the same time we’re shut- Leah Burmeister’s 10 kills. that hasn’t translated into ting down teams so it’s hard With the win, UM improves victories due to a struggling for us to really improve to 9-10 overall and 6-4 in offense that’s been juggling because I think we’re playing conference play. The Griz quarterbacks and is now some good ball right now,” travel to Idaho State for a starting its third-string run- Murphy said. match tonight at 7. ning back. Kevin Hoffman/ Montana Kaimin Offensively, the Griz (5-1 UM freshman Tim Anderson runs past sophomore Brandon Dwyer after a catch during a practice at “It’s very frustrating overall; 4-0) have been - Kaimin Sports Staff the Riverbowl Wednesday. The Griz will be playing an away game this Saturday against Weber State. because if we were just doing rolling right along, scoring halfway decent on offense we more than 30 points a game probably would have only after WSU’s 24-21 loss to “He played a great game to lead the conference, but lost one game, but that’s the Sacramento State on Oct. 7, against us and I know that as senior running back Brady way it goes,” said WSU head in which Woods threw four a competitor I’m sure he Green said things could be coach Ron McBride. “It’s a interceptions, McBride feels he can replicate that,” going a lot better. three-prong deal – offense, decided to go with Pizarro UM head coach Bobby Hauck “There’s been one or two defense and special teams.” against Montana. said. times when we’ve been right Senior quarterback Ian Last year, Pizarro gave the The Wildcats have been there,” Green said. “One or Kaimin Sports Pizarro will be starting for Griz defense fits as he threw plagued by injuries forcing two breaks and we could eas- the Wildcats in place of fel- for a career-high 373 yards them to go with their third ily put 50 points on the board Correction: low senior Shawn Woods. and a touchdown in string running back – red- a couple weeks in a row, but Pizarro lost the starting job Montana’s 24-19 win over shirt freshman Trevyn Smith. it’s more about coming earlier this year to Woods but the Wildcats in Missoula. Smith had to step up after together now.” In the Oct. 19 issue of the Kaimin, it was reported that if the Kaimin were the Spice Girls, then Kaimin Sports would be Ginger. In fact, were the Kaimin the Spice Girls, then Kaimin Sports would be Posh. The Kaimin regrets the error.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Friday, October 20, 2006 Sports 11 Bengals get the best of Grizzlies in rainy match

AMBER KUEHN goalkeeper Lyndsay Gensler saved “You can’t blame the field,” she MONTANA KAIMIN the shot. Senior forward Lindsay said. “Both teams had to play Winans followed up with two shots through it.” ust as the rain didn’t quit falling that failed to score and finished the Montana head coach Neil on Thursday afternoon, the game with a team-high three shots. Sedgwick said while the field con- University of Montana soccer team The match-up proved to be a ditions were not a huge factor, it did never gave up in a 1-0 loss to Idaho defensive battle between two of the make the match more difficult. State. top defenses in the league, with the Sedgwick credited Idaho State, It was a game coupled with wet scoreboard showing all zeros at the saying they played well and took field conditions and missed oppor- half. advantage of opportunities. He also tunities as Montana took several Both teams came out fighting in praised his four seniors. Winans, shots, but failed to finish. the second half, but 12 minutes Kelly Fullerton, Kristina Lamberty The Griz out shot ISU 11-10, and went by before either team took a and MacKenzie Murphy were play- held a 5-2 advantage in corner shot. UM junior Mahlleace Tomsin ing in their final regular-season kicks, with four occurring in the tried to net one in the 57th minute, home game. They were honored first half. but missed. before the game began with their UM junior forward Laura UM freshman midfielder Sarah parents at their sides. Nogueira said this didn’t mean Stevens went down in the 69th “The four seniors were tremen- much. minute of play and had to be helped dous,” Sedgwick said. “The energy “It doesn’t matter how many off the field. Two minutes later, was good, and it was a solid per- shots we took,” she said. “It matters Idaho State found a way to score. formance by all four.” how many goals we score. That’s ISU junior midfielder Elizabeth Idaho State still leads the Big Sky just how the game goes sometimes. Roberts put one in the right side of Conference, moving up to 4-1. You just have to put them away.” the net in the 71st minute for the Montana falls to 2-2-1. In the first period of play, sopho- lone goal of the game. “We know that if we do what we more Meghan Chambers took a shot While the rain left the field soggy, have to do between now and the end in the 23rd minute that just missed Nogueira said the Griz were used to of the season, it will give us a over the top of the goal. Ten minutes playing on it, as it was wet during chance in the Big Sky Conference,” later she’d try again, but Bengals morning practice. Sedgwick said.

Amanda Determan/Montana Kaimin Senior Lindsay Winans pushes past an Idaho State defender during Thursday’s rainy game against Idaho State. The Bengals beat the Griz 1-0.

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 12 News Friday, October 20, 2006

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