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University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Associated Students of the University of Montana Montana Kaimin, 1898-present (ASUM) 10-20-2006 Montana Kaimin, October 20, 2006 Students of The niU versity of Montana, Missoula Let us know how access to this document benefits ouy . Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper Recommended Citation Students of The nivU ersity of Montana, Missoula, "Montana Kaimin, October 20, 2006" (2006). Montana Kaimin, 1898-present. 4944. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/studentnewspaper/4944 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Montana Kaimin, 1898-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Weather UM’S INDEPENDENT CAMPUS NEWSPAPER MONTANA Rainy SINCE 1898 Chance of Snow 50F Friday, October 20, 2006 Volume CIX, Issue 30 K AIMIN UM parties Soccer want to get A wet one out the vote Page 11 SEAN BRESLIN MONTANA KAIMIN 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 u l o l r . A . 17, 2006. Increasing the minimum you would say no (and in so many A to the editor . wage only promotes mediocrity. ways). For $10/hour some of you . A l Here are a few points to add: 1) would consider. For $20/hour r a o v Raising the minimum wage most would say, yes.

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