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Class days left Sports Sports Wanna wear 19th hole 8 the bear suit? cookout Page 14 Page 13 M O N T A N A K A I M I N Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Volume CVIII, Issue 98 Community debates Arthur Ave. expansion

“Go ahead and go back to the drawing board.” Nancy Wilson of the ASUM ASUMelections Office of Transportation said the plan is a step away from advocat- ing walking and biking to campus. Her office is promoting just that Today this week with their Bike, Walk, Bus Week. TY HAMPTON Also at issue was the public’s involvement in the planning FOR THE KAIMIN process up to this point. Planners said there were three-dozen meet- ings with the public, stakeholders ASUM general elections start- and interested groups. But repre- ed today at 12:01 a.m. online on sentatives of ASUM and several Cyberbear. Voting will be held civic groups said they were never online through 8 p.m. Thursday informed of these. and students can also vote in the Many, including Bob Giordano, UC today and Thursday. said roundabouts were a better The field of 40 senate candi- option for improving the troubled dates and two candidates for intersection. Roundabouts were each executive seat will be nar- not a good option, planners said, rowed to its final list of 20 sena- because it would require more tor positions, a president, a vice land to be built on and would be president and a business manag- less accommodating to the com- er. Eleena Fikhman/Montana Kaimin mercial truck traffic that is com- During the primary elections Missoula resident Celeste River considers the alternative options for the Arthur Avenue expansion at the forum held by the Montana Department of mon in the area. two weeks ago, a glitch in the Transportation Tuesday evening in the UC. “I’m not sure what I think of the expansion yet,” River said. “It’s a pretty rigged-up system right now.” That traffic exists because it is BannerWeb system that the main route from Interstate 90 Cyberbear runs on shut down DANIEL PERSON and an “intersection from was hit by a car while trying to to the Bitterroot Valley. Some sug- online voting from 1 a.m. to 8 gested the primary route be a.m. election day. MONTANA KAIMIN Anywhere, MT.” cross the road. The Montana Department of And while none of the oppo- changed, but none gave any “We don’t expect any glitches specifics on how that could be this time around,” said Tom There were two tales being told Transportation held a public com- nents of the plan spoke against done. Travis, director of UM’s Tuesday night about the intersec- ment forum in the UC to get pub- that goal, they had plenty to say Public comment on the plan will Department of Computing and tion on the northwest corner of lic feedback about its proposed re- about means of achieving it. be open until June 2. Written com- Information Services. campus between Arthur Avenue routing of U.S. Highway 12. Among the repercussions brought ments are accepted, and can be Travis added that Computing and Fifth Street: City and state Currently, the highway goes up by residents was the effect the sent via e-mail or postal mail. and Information Services didn’t planners said it was on its way to through Missoula and encircles change would have on the charac- Postal mail should be sent to Jean see the first glitch coming either. being safer, smoother and better the UM campus via the Madison ter of the neighborhood, the width Riley, Montana Department of “Last time wasn’t part of some for the environment. Street Bridge and Arthur, Fifth, of the road and the elimination of Transportatio,. P.O. Box 201001, elections conspiracy theory,” But according to 30 Missoula Sixth and Maurice avenues. The part of Jeanette Rankin Park. Helena, Mont., 59620-1001. More Travis said. “Last time was a residents ranging from fifth-gen- new plan would allow drivers to As it stands, the plan would information can be found at the hitch and we don’t see that hap- eration residents to new go straight on Arthur when north- widen the road from 40 feet to Montana Department of pening again.” University of Montana students, a bound instead of hanging a right between 95 and 110 feet. Such a Transportation Web site at new proposed plan that would on Sixth, thus cutting down on width would make it unfriendly to www.mdt.mt.gov/puinvolve/eis_e widen Arthur Avenue by two lanes traffic on campus. pedestrians, many argued. a.shtml. of traffic was “a 20th-century That goal was spurred by the “I don’t think it addresses well idea,” “the height of foolishness” death of a faculty member on enough the character of the neigh- Maurice Avenue in 2001 when she borhood,” Mary Ellen Carter said. Students siphon ways to avoid high gas prices SEAN BRESLIN lower gas prices,” Barrett said. Jetta, which gets better gas MONTANA KAIMIN Psychology student Jeff Ritter, mileage than his former vehicle. 26, was planning to go to Drew Moore, 26, said high gas Despite Montana’s compara- Portland, Ore., this summer with prices are a burden. Although he tively low gas prices, University his girlfriend. However, the high isn’t happy about current gas of Montana students are searching gas prices have forced him to prices, he said he’s willing to pay for ways to keep gas costs from reconsider his plans. the extra cash to get where he overrunning their budgets. “I don’t know exactly what they needs to go … to a point. Montana has some of the lowest (the government) are trying to do “It’s a question of how high it’ll gas prices in the nation, second to us, but we can’t not drive,” said go,” Moore said, though he didn’t only to Wyoming. According to Ritter, who said he heard the gov- say what price would force him to AAA, a gallon of regular gasoline ernment is trying to wean stop buying gas. in Montana costs $2.603 on aver- Americans off gasoline without Nancy Wilson, director of trans- age. The national average price for providing an alternative. portation for ASUM, said the gas a gallon of regular gasoline is Ritter also said he lives close to prices have encouraged some stu- $2.919. campus so he can walk to class on dents to abandon their cars in But students shouldn’t get used a regular basis. For some, the high favor of other modes of trans- to the lower prices, said UM eco- gas prices have influenced other portation. nomics professor Richard Barrett. major decisions such as what car “Increasing gas prices means Kevin Hoffman/Montana Kaimin He said the current difference in to drive. increasing bus ridership,” Wilson UM junior Allison Murray fills up her 2001 Nissan Pathfinder Tuesday at the Cenex gas station on E.ast gas pricing is a temporary condi- “I used to drive a Toyota truck said. Broadway. “It was almost 20 bucks to go to Blodgett Canyon (outside Hamilton) this weekend,” tion. Montana’s gas prices have and I sold it just because of the UM student Kyle Nelson, 26, Murray said. increasing gas prices,” said often tries to ride his bike to generally remained fairly similar sometimes relies on his Chevy of sleeping until the last minute,” Mariusz Gajewski of the school to keep high gas prices to national averages, he said. pickup to get him to class on time. Nelson said. Pharmaceutical Science Department. from chipping away at his budget. “Montana can’t expect in the “It’s hard to get out of the habit long term to pay significantly He now drives a Volkswagen However, Nelson admitted he www.montanakaimin.com

2 M o n t a n a K a i m i n Opinion Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Thanks and 30, 2005. The main reason is because of my faith in forgiveness the Lord. I have been forgiven for my sins. How can Editorial Thank you, Mr. I do any less than forgive Sonny Martin? (Peter) Bulger, for Sonny has shown complete remorse and sorrow for UM needs real ‘dead’ week Letters the truly kind edi- his actions that fateful night. What if my son had for studying, eating cheese torial that was been the driver? I only hope and pray that people to the editor printed in the could have forgiven him. I want only the best for Montana Kaimin Sonny Martin. Well, shoot. Is it time for dead week already? Where did the rest of on April 18, 2006. Thank you, also, Mr. (Zach) Franz, for the wonder- the semester go? And why the hell don’t we have a real dead week, like It truly touched ful job of reporting and writing on April 12. You every other university within a 2,000-mile radius? my heart. showed true compassion and concern for all of the When I first came to college and still stayed in touch with friends I can assure you, I am not a saint. I’m simply a families. It was a pleasure to speak with you after attending other schools, all I heard about was how excited they were human being with many flaws. Sonny Martin’s sentencing in court on April 11. for “dead week,” that magical time at the end of the semester when no There are reasons that I have been able to forgive classes were held, no homework was due and no tests were adminis- Sonny Martin concerning the vehicular homicides of — Jan Robinson tered. Apparently, their schools set this time aside for students to Seth Mineo and my son, Trent Robinson, on August “study” for finals, or something. DUI serious crime related accidents and injuries, per capita, in the Perhaps I was a bit naive, or just completely oblivious to everything Dear Ms. (Ashley) McKee, United States. going on around me, or drunk, but it seemed to me that dead week I write in response to your April 19 editorial on the 7. The average breath or blood alcohol level of never rolled around that first semester. injustice of the penalties associated with a conviction those convicted for the offense of DUI, in Montana, Now, I’m no doctor, but ever since I’ve attended the University of for the offense of DUI. You, however, overlook a is approximately .17 to .18. Montana, our so-called “dead” week has been alive and kickin’ at the number of issues in your editorial. 8. A person who chooses to drink and drive when end of each term, much to the demise of all 13,000 students on cam- 1. If one wishes to avoid the punitive sanctions his/her ability to do so is impaired by alcohol and/or pus. associated with a DUI conviction, DO NOT DRINK drugs poses a threat to any passengers in the vehicle, In some sort of feeble attempt to console its forever-indebted stu- AND DRIVE. other drivers and pedestrians on the roadway and to dents who will never receive a real dead week, UM’s Registrar’s 2. If a person with “an extremely clean record” persons and property along the path of travel. Office has listed two official “study days” on its academic calendar. incurs a DUI conviction, he/she BROKE THE LAW 9. In the month of March 2006, the Missoula These days are – surprise, surprise – the Saturday and Sunday before and was caught drinking and driving. Police Department arrested 74 people for the offense finals. I don’t know about the rest of the student body, but I would 3. A person under the age of 21 years is not legal- of DUI. have been completely lost on what to do that weekend if the academ- ly entitled to consume an alcoholic beverage. It is 10. Fifty-five percent of the vehicular fatalities in ic calendar hadn’t told me. also, regardless of age, illegal to possess or use the state of Montana (October 2004 to December At a loss for any other reasonable explanation, I’ve determined that cannabis unless one has qualified for a medical mar- 2005) involved a driver who had alcohol, drugs or a UM administrators have failed to create a dead week because profes- ijuana exemption. combination of the two in his/her system. sors find it amusing to have several papers and projects due the final 4. If one is financially strapped with the costs of In short, a person who drives while under the influ- week of class, maybe give a few quizzes here and there and then slam tuition, housing and food, prudence would dictate ence of alcohol and/or drugs commits a crime. The students with a week of testing right after that. Don’t they know I have that one STAY OUT OF THE BARS AND STAY penalties imposed in Montana for the offense of DUI other important things to do next week, like chip golf balls in my front SOBER. are relatively low compared to other states and other yard, bask in the Oval on a nice sunny day or drink a glass of wine and 5. The “misdemeanor mistake” about which you countries. If a person is not responsible enough to snack on some cheese as I watch the sun set? write results in the death and injury of many take a cab, call a friend or ride with a designated driv- True, not all students would take full advantage of the week off to Montanans each year. Those lucky enough to survive er, he/she is the author of his/her own hardship. actually study, but so what? A little relaxation before a mentally stren- an encounter with an intoxicated driver may have to uous week never hurt anyone. All I’m asking for is a few days during endure the adverse physical, emotional and econom- — Gary L. Henricks the Missoula springtime when I can kick back a little and not worry ic effects of the incident for life. Deputy Missoula City Attorney about the consequences of procrastinating on the loads of homework 6. Montana has one of the highest rates of DUI- I’m sure to have next week. Finally, soccer for Iranian women! rights in return for a divorce. But hey, Muslim men Alas, UM probably won’t change this policy during my time here, I would like to take this time to let everyone know in Iran are allowing women to attend soccer match- so if you ever see me looking exhausted during dead week, stick a fork some great news that has happened in Iran. President es! So I guess that’s a start. Maybe someday Patricia in me, because I’m done. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has signed a decree that Ireland and the rest of the NOW organization will get allows women to attend soccer matches!! What a together and just for once simply say something neg- — Allison Squires, news editor great day, indeed. A man has decided that women ative about how the Islamic world treats its women. can now attend sporting events in Iran! Of course, in I mean, NOW (the National Organization for Iran a woman still needs a male guardian’s permis- Women) has as their stated goal, “To advance equal sion to work or even travel. Women in Iran are also rights for women everywhere.” I guess Islamic not allowed to become judges and a man’s court tes- women don’t quite rate at this point for NOW. timony is considered twice as important as a www.montanakaimin.com woman’s. Iranian men can also divorce almost at — Daniel Shevlin will, while an Iranian woman must endure a lengthy junior, pre-law legal battle and more often than not has to relinquish The Kaimin accepts letters to the editor and guest columns.

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 4 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 News Online courses Swish Swoosh convenient but pricey

KERIANN LYNCH Yoshimura said. “But those go to MONTANA KAIMIN me, and that means I have to grade all of them.” For students at the University of And extra fees are a deterrent Montana who have busy sched- for some students. ules and can afford another tuition “I’d really like to take an online fee, online courses are a good course if it weren’t so bloomin’ alternative to sitting in a class- expensive,” said Bradi Chapman, room, UM’s Continuing a sophomore business major. Education program coordinator “I’ve heard they’re easier and it’d said Tuesday. be nice to take them during sum- “It’s all about scheduling,” mer and winter breaks, but not for Ralph Johnson said. “If you can’t like $600.” be on campus Monday, Online classes are less finan- Wednesday, Friday from 10 to 11, cially burdensome for out-of-state an online class offers an opportu- or part-time students who aren’t nity for you to take the class at already paying the flat tuition fee, night, after work, if it conflicts Johnson said. with another class, or if you don’t Yoshimura emphasized that even live here.” while online courses may have a UM currently has 200 online reputation for being easier, she classes available, but only 80 of requires the same work and quali- those are offered each semester. ty from online students as her in- Eleena Fikhman/Montana Kaimin Approximately 500 students are class students, and final grades in Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. you can find University of Montana students jumping their hearts out in one of the enrolled online each semester, the two are comparable. basement recreation rooms at the Campus Rec. These students are taking part in the jump rope workout class, which is one of many free Johnson said. “Online classes aren’t a poorer, classes offered at the rec center. The class not only boasts a high-energy jump rope workout, but also includes push ups, stair stepping Most online classes are not sup- easier version than the face-to- and weight lifting. ported by state funds and don’t face class,” Yoshimura said. count toward UM’s tuition flat Online students use Blackboard spot, so extra fees typically total for weekly reading, discussion around $500, Johnson said. and assignments, but often have to Online students pay $25 per turn in class projects or essays to NorthWestern sold to Australian company credit, which goes to UM’s main- professors in person, Yoshimura tenance and contract with said. Blackboard, the online service “I post questions on Blackboard MATT GOURAS that they are expected to respond Barry Upson, a director with per share. through which it offers its classes, ASSOCIATED PRESS Johnson said. to, either replying to me or other Babcock & Brown, said cus- NorthWestern had been review- students’ comments, for class dis- tomers can expect to be dealing ing those offers and a number of “Regular student fees cover like $25,000, which is less than half of cussion,” Yoshimura said. “I also HELENA (AP) – NorthWestern with the same NorthWestern others since December, Hanson do essay exams or projects that Energy, the largest natural gas and employees they’ve become accus- said. the Blackboard contract,” Johnson said. “The rest is covered by these they have to turn in because it’s electric utility in Montana, is tomed to. If the sale goes through, it will silly to do a multiple choice test being bought by an Australian NorthWestern will have a be the third company to run the continuing education classes.” Additional self-support fees online unless you’re going to say company in a cash deal worth stronger financial footing and utility in Montana since the old it’s open book.” about $2.2 billion, NorthWestern more resources as it continues Montana Power Co. sold its utility cover paying professors, advertis- ing, salary of the support staff, Some students feel more com- announced Tuesday. such initiatives as bringing more assets to NorthWestern — a move fortable speaking out online and NorthWestern, whose sale has stable energy prices to it con- that was allowed under the much funding for new courses and other overhead costs, Johnson said. doing their work on their own, been the subject of speculation sumers, Hanson said. maligned move toward deregula- Yoshimura said. since it emerged from bankruptcy NorthWestern sells electricity in tion. “We use fees to build the pro- gram so instructors and faculty “I think many students develop in 2004, said the sale is expected Montana to 310,000 customers NorthWestern said stable own- an in-class personality,” to close next year and amounts to and natural gas to 166,000 cus- ership committed to serving its can teach as part of their other workload,” Johnson said. “Online Yoshimura said. “They either see $37 per share. NorthWestern stock tomers. customers was a big part of the themselves as a person who talks closed at $32.09 Tuesday. Babcock & Brown criteria in picking Babcock & teaching is more difficult and takes more time, so to encourage or doesn’t talk in class. But when NorthWestern, which provides Infrastructure said it owns elec- Brown. they’re posting discussion online, electricity and natural gas to about tricity and gas distribution compa- “They emerged as the clear win- professors to develop and teach online courses, we use fees to they aren’t in front of people and 600,000 customers in South nies around the world, along with ner,” Hanson said. have time to think ahead before Dakota, Montana and Nebraska, ownership interests in thermal and The deal with Babcock & compensate them for the extra time.” they post if they have talking anx- said it decided to sell to Babcock renewable power generation. It Brown faces approval from share- iety.” & Brown Infrastructure of said it also has a great deal of holders and regulators, who said Communication professor Christina Yoshimura, who has However, online classes lack Sydney, Australia, after reviewing management experience in busi- their first questions will be about interpersonal relationships a number of offers. nesses like NorthWestern’s. foreign ownership of Montana’s taught seven different courses online, agreed that online classes between professors and students, “After thorough consideration Babcock & Brown’s U.S. assets largest utility and if it can ade- Yoshimura said. Students should and evaluation, we chose this include power cables in the north- quately serve customers in the are harder on the professor than their in-class versions. be willing to self-motivate, and because it is certainly good value eastern United States. Northern Rocky Mountains. not mind using technology. for our shareholders,” Hanson touted the company’s “We don’t know who this com- “You want to make sure the rigor is the same, but since there’s Online course information and NorthWestern CEO and President experience in wind farms as a vital pany is, or anything about them,” an online course readiness assess- Mike Hanson told The Associated asset as Montana looks to expand said Montana Public Service less discussion that means giving more assignments to make sure ment are available at UMOnline’s Press on Tuesday. such alternative energy. Commission Chairman Greg Web site. The new owners said they plan Shareholders had been pressur- Jergeson. “There needs to be a full students are keeping up,” to manage the utility for the long ing NorthWestern to either merge vetting by this agency, about why term, and expect to keep current or sell itself outright. this is good, or of interest to the NorthWestern managers, includ- The company fought off rate payers.” ing Hanson, in place to run the attempts by a group of Montana Hanson said he was confident Kaimin Fever day-to-day operations. Local cities to buy NorthWestern in a regulators will like what they offices will remain in their same deal worth about $32.50 per share. learn about Babcock & Brown, locations, and utility management Another South Dakota utility, and predicted the sale would be headquarters will remain in Sioux Black Hills Corp., had offered a approved. Falls, S.D. deal said to be worth $33 to $35 Montana Kaimin  It’ll hit the streets... just you wait! too hot to handle

M o n t a n a K a i m i n News Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5 Aleut Indian speaks on connection between man, nature

ZACHARY FRANZ MONTANA KAIMIN

The world is becoming more could combine to form the mother modern at the expense of ancient of all natural disasters, he said. wisdom, and it is putting our These are not, however, dooms- future in jeopardy, said a speaker day prophesies, said Merculieff. at the University of Montana last They are more like signposts, and night. we can still avoid tragic ends. To Larry Merculieff, deputy direc- do that, we will have to reconnect tor of the Alaska Native Science with our feelings, he said. When Commission, gave the final pres- people suffer great sadness, they entation of this year’s Wilderness turn off their feelings and lose the Lecture Series in the Gallagher connection with the world, he Business Building. The title of said. They pass on that disconnect Merculieff’s speech was “The to future generations. We must Real Human Being: Wisdom of confront the pain buried within us, Elders for Modern Times.” About he said. 150 people attended. Merculieff said he has been in Merculieff, an Aleut Indian, touch with the natural world since said people throughout the world early in his childhood in the have traditionally had a deep con- Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea. nection with nature and possessed On the island of 100 square miles a sense of living in the present, where he grew up, there lived only like animals. 500 Aleut. From the age of five Most people have lost that, he until he was 13, Merculieff said, and the potential conse- learned life lessons from an elder quences are dire. Modern discon- guide, or “aachaa.” They were nectedness is creating an “energy mostly unspoken lessons, though. field of dysfunction” all over the In the eight years of instruction, planet. Prophesies of various his aachaa “literally may have indigenous peoples say the world said 200 words,” Merculieff said. is in a time of transition between At the age of 6, Merculieff stages. If we remain on the cur- would walk up to 12 miles to rent path, the next stage could be watch seabirds wake with the sun- one of destruction, he said. rise, he said. It was there that he The prophesies predict a major first understood the connection natural disaster in each of the four with the sacred, he said, watching elements; water, earth, air and tens of thousands of birds flying fire. Merculieff said three of them around but never hitting each have already occurred: the tsuna- other. mi in Southeast Asia represented “Intelligence is not in the head,” water, the earthquake in Pakistan he said. “That’s a part of it, but was earth and Hurricane Katrina intelligence is in the entire being.” was the air disaster. There is like- It is a lesson Merculieff hoped ly to be a fire disaster of great his audience would take to heart. magnitude in the next 18 months, “The prophesies are all saying he said, probably in the form of the time is now,” he said. volcanoes. Then, all the elements Montana Kaimin Kevin Hoffman/Montana Kaimin

Larry Merculieff, the presenter for the Wilderness Issues Lecture Series, speaks about growing up as an Aleut in Alaska. He emphasized the intrin- Read it or don’t... at least do the crossword sic connection that people, indigenous tribes specifically, have with the earth and each other. ¤

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 6 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 News Thursday Job Fair features local employers

BRENNA MOORE Workforce Center doubled not only in employer attendance “The (main thing is) just to really spend time talking to MONTANA KAIMIN but job-seeker attendance. the people at the booths, don’t just be a synonymous fly- More than 1,400 people attended last year’s Job Fair, by… they’re there to talk to you…” Reubens said. Reubens said. She also recommended following up with the employer Students and Missoula community members who still Full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships will all be by getting a business card or contact information. haven’t found a job for the summer, or for the future, are available at the Job Fair, as well as summer employment Some employers will be gathering resumes and contact- still in luck. opportunities. ing job seekers at a later time to schedule an interview, The Missoula Job Fair, coordinated by the Missoula Before attending the fair, job seekers should be familiar while other employers will be interviewing potential work- Workforce Center, will take place this Thursday from 3:30 with the organizations present, have copies of a resume to ers on the spot, Reubens said. to 7 p.m. in the Health Building at the University of hand out and come dressed for success. The Job Fair on Thursday is different from UM’s Career Montana’s College of Technology on 909 South Ave. “Leave the ball caps at home. Think of (the Job Fair) as Fair held earlier this semester in that it specifically draws Thursday’s event is “Missoula’s largest job fair,” said a mini-interview. You are making that first impression in local employers and it is open to everyone who is eligible Annie Reubens of the Missoula Workforce Center. that first five to 10 seconds,” Reubens said. to work, said Cindy Boies, a career counselor at UM’s About 96 employers, including UPS, DirectTV Inc. and Attendees should also be thinking about how to set them- Career Services. St. Patrick Hospital, will be in attendance with open job selves apart from others, Reubens said. “It’s a community job fair,” Boies said, and appeals to positions and will be looking to hire, she said. “When (people) come to a job fair, they really need to be everyone in Missoula, whereas UM’s Career Fair appeals There is no cost to attend and plenty of free parking at the prepared. Because this is a unique opportunity to meet the more to UM students and alumni. centrally located venue. people who are making the hiring decisions instead of just The Job Fair is different because it features all local The Missoula Workforce Center has been organizing this dropping off an ad for some anonymous, Internet, paper- employers with job openings, and the UM Career Fair has event for 16 years, but only opened the fair to people of all less application,” Reubens said. a lot more jobs that are out of state, Reubens said. ages last year, said Reubens. The employers there will want to talk to those interested “I think it’s a great opportunity to connect local employ- When the Job Fair first began, it was known as the in working for their organization or company, she said. ers with people in the Missoula labor force,” Boies said. Student Career Fair and served to help high school students “(Job seekers) should be able to succinctly express their More information, as well as a list of all the employers bridge the gap from school to the world of work, Reubens skills and accomplishments and how it’s good for that job,” attending, can be found at kpax.com (by clicking on the said. But last year, after several employers expressed a she said. Missoula link), at moclub.com or by calling the Missoula need for workers 18 and older, the Job Fair met the requests There will be maps of all the employers’ locations avail- Workforce Center at 406-728-7060. that it should include older job seekers. able at the door, so attendees can make their way to the By opening the fair to people of all ages, the Missoula employer in which they have the most interest. Montana Kaimin ;It’s where it’s at!

M o n t a n a K a i m i n News Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7 Bush attempts new policies to reduce gas prices NEDRA PICKLER ASSOCIATED PRESS say how much Bush’s actions of $16 billion, a 19 percent surge day in the United States for trans- that the fuel economy of cars and could affect the price of gas. from last year. Bush, a former oil- portation. trucks is a disgrace and the world Bush said, “Every little bit man, asked his administration to Bush resisted calls for a suspen- is just consuming too much oil WASHINGTON (AP) - Under helps.” investigate possible price gouging sion of shipments to the reserve in and gasoline,” Friedman said. election-year pressure to reduce Wholesale gasoline futures and said Congress should revoke the past. When his 2004 presiden- The EPA said it will consider surging gasoline prices, President prices for June delivery dropped 8 about $2 billion in tax breaks that tial opponent, Sen. John Kerry, D- fuel waivers on a case-by-case Bush on Tuesday halted filling of cents a gallon to $2.10 on the New Congress approved and he signed Mass., suggested the same idea basis if gasoline supply problems the nation’s emergency oil York Mercantile Exchange right into law to encourage exploration. during the campaign, Bush called become apparent, which could reserve, urged the waiver of clean after Bush’s remarks. May gaso- “Cash flows are up,” Bush said. it “playing politics.” result in price spikes or shortages air rules to ease local gas short- line futures settled at $2.1291 a “Taxpayers don’t need to be pay- On Tuesday, Bush said the of cleaner summer-blend gasoline. ages and called for the repeal of $2 gallon, a decline of 4.48 cents. ing for certain of these expenses nation’s 685-million barrel petro- EPA spokesman John Millett billion in tax breaks for profit- Democrats, eager to blame on behalf of the energy compa- leum reserve had enough fuel to said the waivers would not heavy oil companies. Republicans for high gas costs nies.” guard against any major supply adversely impact air quality Still, experts said Bush’s actions ahead of the November congres- Menendez spoke at a press con- disruption over the next few because they are only for 20 days, wouldn’t have much impact on sional elections, said Bush has had ference where Democrats sought months. although states can request exten- prices at the pump. The president five years to find a way to lower to turn gas prices – like Hurricane The president said Democrats in sions. warned that motorists would have prices and has favored big oil Katrina and the Iraq war – into an the past have urged higher taxes Refiners, meanwhile, said that to dig deep into their pockets all companies over consumers. issue to undermine Bush’s stand- on fuel and price caps to control most of the change to summer- summer long. “It’s crystal clear that the cur- ing with voters. “What happened fuel expenses, but he said neither blend gasoline already has been Bush urged lawmakers to rent spike in gas prices is at least to Iraq oil, Mr. President? You said approach works. Instead, he called completed and waivers may not be expand tax breaks for the purchase partly due to an act of greed,” said Iraqi oil would pay for the war. for increased conservation, an needed – and might even be coun- of fuel-efficient hybrid automo- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who Ain’t seen no money. Ain’t seen expansion of domestic production terproductive in some cases. biles, a politically popular meas- proposed a 60-day suspension of no oil,” said Sen. Barbara and increased use of alternative “You’re going to have to be ure that’s also supported by envi- the federal gas tax. “Greed that Mikulski of Maryland. fuels such as ethanol. careful that you’re not upsetting a ronmentalists. He also directed the has been enabled, abetted – even The suspension of oil purchases David Friedman of the Union of plan that already is in the last Environmental Protection Agency encouraged, I would say – by this for the federal emergency oil Concerned Scientists said an even stage of implementation,” said to use its authority to temporarily administration.” reserve until the fall is likely to more effective move would be to Bob Slaughter, president of waive air quality laws in states if The country’s three largest oil have only a modest impact. The require that vehicles sold in the National Petrochemical Refiners that would relieve a local gasoline and gas companies were expected halt in deposits involves only 12 United States get higher gas Association. supply shortage. to report combined first-quarter million barrels – less than the 20 mileage. The White House was unable to profits later in the week in excess million barrels of oil used every “The fundamental problem is

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 8 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 News Bush to name Fox commentator as press secretary

TERRENCE HUNT served as Bush’s chief spokesman vatism has become an active con- interview on Tuesday, said: “It’s anonymity because of Bush’s dis- ASSOCIATED PRESS — the most prominent public fig- cern among Republicans, who public record. I’ve written some like of news leaks. ure in the White House after Bush wish he would stop cowering critical stuff. When you’re a One factor in Snow’s decision WASHINGTON (AP) – — for nearly three years. under the bed and start fighting columnist, you’re going to criti- was that he had his colon removed Conservative pundit Tony Snow Snow, a Fox News commenta- back against the likes of Harry cize and you’re going to praise.” last year and underwent six will be named White House press tor and speech-writer in the White Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Unofficially, the White House months of chemotherapy after secretary, Republican officials House under Bush’s father, has Wilson,” Snow wrote last tried to put the best face on being diagnosed with cancer. He said Tuesday night, in the latest written and spoken frequently November after Republicans Snow’s criticism, suggesting it had a CAT scan last week and move in President Bush’s effort to about the current president — not failed to win the governor’s race showed that the administration lis- delayed a decision while he con- remake his troubled White House. always in a complimentary way. in Virginia. “The newly passive tens to different voices and noting sulted with his doctors. Snow is expected to be named While Snow is an experienced George Bush has become some- that Snow’s job called for him to Snow is the host of the “Tony on Wednesday. Washington hand, he is an out- thing of an embarrassment.” be opinionated. Snow Show” on Fox News Radio He will replace Scott sider when it comes to Bush’s Last month, Snow wrote that Snow declined to say whether and “Weekend Live with Tony McClellan, who is stepping down tight core of advisers. Bush and the Republican he had been offered the White Snow on the Fox News Channel. in a White House personnel shuf- The Center for American Congress had “lost control of the House job. Republicans close to He served in the administration of fle intended to re-energize Bush’s Progress, a liberal think tank, cir- federal budget and cannot resist the White House said the press President George H.W. Bush as presidency, bring in new faces and culated unflattering observations the temptation to stop raiding the secretary’s job had been offered to White House speechwriting direc- lift the president’s record-low by Snow about Bush. public fisc. (treasury)” Snow and that he had accepted. tor and later as a deputy assistant approval ratings. McClellan had “His (Bush’s) wavering conser- Snow, in an Associated Press They spoke on condition of to the president for media affairs. nine out of 10 journalists recommend the

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n News Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9 Chernobyl remembers 1986 nuclear explosion

ANNA MELNICHUK “are very terrible.” Mykola Malyshev, now 66, was working ered by the radioactive fallout, in Ukraine, ASSOCIATED PRESS In Kiev, bells tolled 20 times starting at in the control room of Chernobyl’s Reactor neighboring Belarus and Russia. 1:23 a.m., marking the time of the explo- No. 1 at the time of the explosion. He said Valentyna Abramovych, now 50, her hus- KIEV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian mourn- sion at Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl the lights went off and on and the room band and their infant son were forced to ers carried single red carnations and flicker- nuclear power station. Orthodox priests led shook. The workers were ordered to the evacuate their home in the Chernobyl work- ing candles during a solemn ceremony early the mourners in a somber procession. destroyed reactor, but when they got there, ers’ city of Pripyat, leaving behind all their Wednesday to remember the 1986 Closer to Chernobyl in Slavutych — the their co-workers ordered them to flee and belongings. They were shuffled around, Chernobyl explosion, an event that contin- town built to house Chernobyl workers dis- save themselves. “They told us, ‘We are first to a nearby village then to a relative’s ues to scar this ex-Soviet republic 20 years placed in the accident — the commemora- already dead. Go away,’” Malyshev house. later. tions began an hour earlier to coincide with recalled at the Kiev ceremony. “Every day, I would watch television and The April 26, 1986, pre-dawn explosion Moscow time, which was used in the then- Thousands have been diagnosed with expect to hear when we could come back,” became the world’s worst ever nuclear acci- Soviet Republic of Ukraine at the time of thyroid cancer, one of the only internation- Valentyna Abramovych said. “When they dent, ripping off the nuclear power plant’s the accident. ally accepted illnesses linked to Chernobyl, said we could never come back, I burst into roof and spewing radioactive fallout for 10 Residents laid flowers and placed candles and the U.N. health agency said about 9,300 tears ... We feel like outcasts. No one needs days over 77,220 square miles of the then- at a monument dedicated to Chernobyl as people were likely to die of cancers caused us.” Soviet Union and Europe. It cast a radioac- sirens blared. by radiation. Ukraine hosted competing scientific con- tive shadow over the health of millions of Death tolls connected to the blast remain Some groups, however, including ferences on Tuesday as this nation of 47 people; many believe it also contributed to hotly debated, as do the long-term health Greenpeace, have warned that death tolls million and the international community the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. effects. could be 10 times higher and accused the tried to make sense of the catastrophe. “My friends were dying under my eyes,” At least 31 people died as a direct result U.N. of whitewashing the long-term effects Some Ukrainians, however, sought out said Konstantyn Sokolov, a 68-year-old for- of trying to keep the fire from spreading to of the accident in order to restore trust in the more private places to remember. mer Chernobyl worker whose voice was the plant’s three other operating reactors. safety of atomic power. “The whole country grieves and the hoarse from throat and lip cancer. Sokolov One plant worker was killed instantly and Around 350,000 people were evacuated whole world joins us in this grief,” Lena was among hundreds gathering for a middle his body has never been recovered. Twenty- forever from their homes, leaving the whole Makarova, 27, said as she visited the of the night ceremony Wednesday in the nine rescuers, firefighters and plant workers city of Pripyat and dozens of villages to Chernobyl museum in Kiev. Ukrainian capital, which President Viktor died later from radiation poisoning and decay and rot away. Experts say some may Yushchenko attended. burns, and another person died of an appar- not be habitable again for centuries. Sokolov said his memories of that time ent heart attack Some 5 million people live in areas cov- Bozeman teens having ‘sex with clothes on’

ASSOCIATED PRESS chaperones they have the right to request “Remember Elvis?” he asked. “They out. Some are discussing an alternative that students stop dancing in such a manner. couldn’t show his hips on TV.” prom. But one parent told the Mortensons BOZEMAN (AP) - Parents who say the Saunders said he personally has made that Mrs. Mortenson, a mother of eight, said that if they do not like the dancing, then dancing at Bozeman High School’s spring request. the type of dancing to which she objects their children need not attend the prom. prom was lewd want school officials to step However, he added, his main priority at goes well beyond the Charleston. “It’s their high school, too,” Mrs. up the enforcement of standards. dances is to monitor for drug or alcohol use She said she did not attend the prom but Mortenson said. Students embarrassed by Most students at the prom held April 8 and to make sure students get home alive. heard from her son and other students that the dancing should not have to dance in a engaged in a dance that is the equivalent of “I don’t want to get another call from 80 percent of the students present did the hallway or on edges of the dance floor to “sex with clothes on” and demeans young (Gallatin County Coroner) Duncan bump and grind. It often involves a boy avoid grinders, she said. women, Dean and Melea Mortenson wrote MacNab,” Saunders said. MacNab called grabbing a girl by the waist, from behind, Mrs. Mortenson said she appreciates that the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in a letter after a student died in a car wreck after the while she bends over. Together they thrust Saunders has taken steps to discourage published Friday. The Mortensons objected 2000 homecoming dance. their hips to the beat of music. Often a inappropriate dancing. They include using to a dance fad called the bump and grind, School Superintendent Mike Redburn group closes in tightly, in a kind of simulat- the high school television system to air and urged parents to speak out at Monday’s said dancing has been a concern, but stu- ed orgy. announcements that involve use of puppets meeting of the Bozeman School Board. dents, parents and Saunders have reported “My phone has been ringing off the to show what kind of dancing is unsuitable. Bozeman High Principal Godfrey improvements. hook” since the letter was published, Mrs. Saunders responded that the school discour- Every generation has dances that some Mortenson said. She said parents have told ages inappropriate dancing and has told find objectionable, Saunders said. her they are pleased someone is speaking nine out of 10 journalists recommend the  Montana Kaimin

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 10 Wednesday, April 26, 2006 News Rumsfeld surprises Baghdad with unexpected visit

ROBERT BURNS slightly, from about 138,000 to about Iran will “lose big” in its efforts to advance replace Rumsfeld. ASSOCIATED PRESS 132,500. No further cuts are scheduled. Islamic extremism, Ruff quoted Rumsfeld Rumsfeld’s visit to Iraq coincides not Rumsfeld’s press secretary, Eric Ruff, as saying. only with important progress on the politi- BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - In a show of told reporters aboard the defense secretary’s In an interview Monday with the cal front in Baghdad but also with a recent support for Iraq’s emerging government, flight from Washington that Rumsfeld’s trip Pentagon Channel, a television channel surge in American casualties, which are on Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld was designed to convey President Bush’s whose main audience is military members pace this month to hit the highest total since arrived in the capital unannounced encouragement at the latest steps toward at home and abroad, Rumsfeld said he last November, when 84 U.S. troops died in Wednesday for meetings with Prime putting in place Iraq’s first fully constitu- expected the insurgency to keep up the vio- Iraq. Minister-designate Jawad al-Maliki and tional government since the fall of the lence and try to stop the new political lead- The rise in U.S. deaths comes even as the other newly selected leaders. Saddam Hussein regime three years ago. ership in Baghdad from filling key ministry Iraqi security forces are given more of a Rumsfeld, who flew overnight from “The president asked us to go and show jobs with competent, non-sectarian offi- lead role in battling the insurgency, with the Washington after a private meeting on support for their new government,” Ruff cials. Americans in support. It has been expected Capitol Hill with a group of Republican said. Rumsfeld usually appears before one or that this shift of responsibilities would lead senators also was holding talks here with In a break from past practice, Rumsfeld more groups of U.S. troops when he visits to fewer U.S. casualties. Gen. George Casey, the top U.S. command- did not speak to reporters traveling with Iraq, sometimes taking their questions. The This is Rumsfeld’s 12th visit to Iraq since er in Iraq, and other senior commanders to him on the 13-hour flight to Baghdad. troops usually do not ask Rumsfeld about the invasion and his first this year. On his discuss progress on the military front. Before he left Washington he met behind Washington politics, but this visit comes in most recent previous visit, on Christmas Rumsfeld was expected to not only con- closed doors with Senate Majority Leader the immediate aftermath of an unusual pub- Eve, he spoke hopefully to U.S. troops gratulate the Iraqis on breaking a deadlock Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and about 15 other lic push by several retired generals to force about the outlook for political stability in over selection of a prime minister and other Republican members of the Senate to dis- Rumsfeld’s resignation. Baghdad, but he also cautioned that a pre- top political positions, but also to reinforce cuss the administration’s $72 billion sup- Among the retired officers to speak out is mature exit by the American military would the Bush administration’s message that the plementary budget request, Ruff said. John Batiste, a two-star general who retired jeopardize that stability. Iraqis should not expect U.S. forces to Rumsfeld also raised with the senators last year after commanding the Army’s 1st Also during the December visit Rumsfeld remain indefinitely. the subject of the global war on terrorism. Infantry Division in Iraq. Another is announced the first of what is still expected Casey had said last year that if the insur- Ruff said he told them that rising concerns Charles Swannack, who commanded the to be a series of U.S. combat troop reduc- gency did not worsen and the Iraqis about Iran, with its nuclear ambitions and 82nd Airborne in Iraq. Both said they tions in 2006. He said the U.S. force was remained on track toward establishing a verbal threats against Israel, make it all the believed Rumsfeld’s Iraq strategy had being reduced from the equivalent of 17 government of national unity, then fairly more important for the United States to suc- failed and that he had ignored the military’s brigades to 15 brigades, or from about substantial reductions in the U.S. troop ceed in Iraq and Afghanistan. advice. 138,000 total troops to roughly 130,000. presence were likely this spring and sum- If peaceful democracies are established President Bush, however, responded by Right now there are about 132,000 there. mer. So far, the total has been reduced only on Iran’s western and eastern borders, then stating unequivocally that he would not Montana Kaimin It’s so hot, it’s almost spicy...

M o n t a n a K a i m i n News Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11 Triple bombing in Eqyptian resort town leaves 24 dead

MARIAM FAM source of foreign exchange. Egyptians. Egyptian physician Ayman al- by flying glass. ASSOCIATED PRESS “This incident is addressed to “I don’t think these people care” Zawheri’s migration to The boy said he went with the the whole of Egypt, there is no if Muslims or Arabs are killed. Afghanistan and the No. 2 place in mother and twins to hospital, DAHAB, Egypt (AP) – reason for it other than an attempt “They’ll carry on at any price,” al-Qaida. where one of the twins died. “I Egyptian authorities, already to destroy the economy of Egypt said Lara Darwazah, a 31-year-old The isolated and desolate penin- pushed the stroller away out of the struggling with elusive terror cells by attacking tourism,” said Prime music teacher in Dubai, United sula also has become a favored doorway” after the blast, he said. in the rugged Sinai Peninsula, Minister Ahmed Nazif as he visit- Arab Emirates. Israeli holiday destination, mak- El-Adly put the death toll at 23, moved quickly Tuesday — arrest- ed blast victims in a Sharm el- All three Sinai bombings were ing bombings there both a sym- including 20 Egyptians and three ing 30 men in the triple bombings Sheik hospital. timed to Egyptian national holi- bolic attack on Israelis and an foreigners. But Sinai hospital offi- that ripped apart a resort town on a President Hosni Mubarak, who days when resorts were especially assault to undermine Mubarak’s cials said Tuesday that an tranquil holiday evening. oversees an already-stagnant crowded with local tourists as well authority and rattle his tenuous Egyptian man had died of his Radical Muslim groups moved economy with unemployment ris- as foreigners who flock to the sea- economy. wounds, bringing the toll to 24. just as rapidly to distance them- ing in lockstep with the population side towns, the world-renowned Interior Minister Habib el-Adly The German Foreign Ministry selves from the Dahab attacks, explosion, called the attack a “sin- beaches and extraordinary reefs. said it was not immediately clear said a 10-year-old German boy which killed 24 people. The leader ful terrorist action.” Taba and Ras Shitan in the if the attack could have been car- was among the dead. of Egypt’s banned Muslim broth- The attacks came just one day northern Sinai near the Israeli bor- ried out by a group as organized as Dr. Hazem Ahmed of Sharm el- erhood condemned them as after al-Qaida leader Osama bin der were hit and 34 killed in those who detonated the earlier Sheik Hospital said 85 people “aggression on human souls creat- Laden had urged Muslims to sup- October 2004, a day before the bombs. He said the explosives were wounded. ed by God.” port al-Qaida in what he called a holiday marking the start of the were different than those used in The World Economic Forum The militant Palestinian Hamas war against Islam. 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Sharm el-Sheik or Taba. said it would go ahead with plans organization called them a “crimi- Egyptian officials have said Last July 23 — Egypt’s national The blasts were so powerful that to hold a meeting of Middle nal attack which is against all local people were behind the pre- day — suicide bombers killed 64 police divers worked Tuesday to Eastern government and business human values.” vious bombings in the Sinai, but people, mainly tourists, in Sharm retrieve body parts from the shal- leaders in Sharm-el-Sheik on May Many frightened tourists fled outside security experts say el-Sheik on the southern tip of the low waters of the sea, as workers 20-22. Sinai coastal resorts where two Sinai’s extremists seem either al- Sinai. swept shards of glass from the “For the sake of a more peaceful previous bomb attacks — like the Qaida linked or at least aligned Monday’s Dahab bombings streets. At one spot near the beach, future for humankind we have to Dahab blasts — bore the hall- with its views. occurred on the eve of Sinai two black sandals lay in a pool of show our solidarity by holding marks of al-Qaida-linked groups Security officials, who refused Liberation Day, when Egypt blood on a wooden footbridge. this meeting,” said Klaus Schwab, that appear to have a free hand to to be identified because they were regained full control of the penin- Nearby, outside the supermarket the Geneva-based convener of the continue operations in the barren, not authorized to release the infor- sula from Israel in 1986. The where one blast occurred, a tiny forum, in a letter to Mubarak. backward and extremely rugged mation, said the remains of three tourist population was swollen shoe covered in blood lay on top The Dahab attack seemed con- Sinai Peninsula. men recovered from the scene of further by the coincidence of the of a baby stroller. Witnesses said sistent with the aims of hardline Egyptian authorities — despite the blasts were so badly torn apart long Coptic Christian Easter the stroller belonged to foreign al-Qaida sympathizers, often massive sweeps by thousands of that they could have been suicide weekend and an ancient Egyptian twin infants who they said looked called Salafists. troops and hundreds of arrests attackers. holiday to mark the start of spring. European. In contrast, groups like Hamas after each previous Sinai attack — Arabs throughout the Middle Egypt’s Sinai resorts are a One twin was inside the shop have been careful to say that their appeared increasingly frustrated East voiced outrage, signaling a tempting and virtually made-to- with the mother when the blast attacks are aimed only against by the ease with which terrorists growing backlash as fellow order target for Islamic militants occurred, and the other outside in Israel, and are not part of a world- continue to hit the country’s vital Muslims increasingly bear the who were jailed by Mubarak or the stroller, said Mohammed wide radical Islamic jihad. tourism industry. It brought in brunt of terrorist attacks. Of the 24 fled to safer territory and became Emad, 16, who sells spices at the $6.4 billion in 2005 and is the top dead in Dahab, 21 were even more radical – witness market and whose hand was hurt

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M o n t a n a K a i m i n 12 Kaimin Arts Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Keller Williams to ‘thaw’ campus on Friday night DYLAN LASLOVICH tor. And what type of crowd does in the album’s cover songs. sion has a daunting, working- MONTANA KAIMIN But since then, Williams has hit this artist attract? Pink Floyd’s hit “Another Brick man’s rock feel, Williams is quick the road several times and refined “The show will definitely attract in the Wall” follows the opening and actually lends itself to listen- Friday night, Keller Williams’ his craft while becoming a recog- the jam-band scene, but anyone track, and is a unique offering of ers who want to dance. danceable melodies and rhythms nized and successful musician. He that appreciates music would like quick plucking. Williams’ story is as interesting will reappear in Missoula for the even came back to Missoula and it,” Harris said. “It’s a positive The uplifting bluegrass trio also as his self-proclaimed “solo, first time in five years. wasn’t plagued with poor turnout. vibe and people will be dancing performs Jerry Garcia and Robert acoustic, jazzfunk, reggae techno- “He’s incredibly talented and a “The last time Keller performed and having a good time.” Hunter’s “Loser,” but it also grass” style. one-man band,” said Kyle Harris, (in Missoula) was five years ago, In January, the Virginia native includes the popular chorus from While growing up in a junior in the University of when we booked him for two released his 10th studio album, Beck’s 1994 hit “Loser.” This Fredericksburg, Va., he learned to Montana Entertainment Program. nights at the Blue Heron,” “Grass,” with the help of husband song is one of the reasons play the guitar and played in cover “He’s well-rounded and plays all Wilhelm said. “Both nights sold and wife bluegrass duo The Keels. Williams’ music is accessible to bands throughout high school and of his own instruments and it out.” Larry and Jenny Keel helped mainstream listeners. college. makes for a unique show.” When talking to anyone familiar Williams by playing guitar and “Grass” peaks when they mix He’s released about an album a He will be performing in the UC with his music or performances acoustic bass, respectively. Tom Petty’s “Breakdown” and year since 2001 and his following Ballroom at 8 p.m. as this year’s the words “upbeat” and “lively” “Grass” contains 10 songs and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” to form grows wherever he plays. “Spring Thaw” event. are always used. This is part of the is a mixture of original material the up-tempo “Mary Jane’s Last Tickets for the show are $23 and In a past performance, Williams reason he was invited to headline and cover songs. Breakdown.” All three combine to can be purchased at the UC Box played in the UC around this year. The album kicks off with “Goof belt out the chorus from “Mary Office, Rockin’ Rudy’s, lunchtime but stopped because “He’s incredibly energetic,” Balls,” a song about late-night Jane’s Last Dance” with a twang Rainbow’s End and Ear Candy attendance was so poor, due to the Wilhelm said. “He has a larger fan driving and the odd things one and it’s hard to believe that the Music. fact that people weren’t familiar base and puts on a great show. It thinks about to try to stay awake. rough harmonica-driven Petty ver- Tickets are also available online with his material, said Elizabeth would be silly of us not to look at For those not familiar with sion gave rise to the Williams at www.inticketing.com. Wilhelm, UM Productions direc- him as a headliner.” Williams’ music, there is comfort interpretation. Where Petty’s ver- UM student’s relief prints of Vietnam vets sold to museum

CRAIG MCCALLUM FOR THE KAIMIN Art Award Fund. mysterious void replaces the face. Cleveland said. “For me as well.” small percentage of the museum’s Cleveland’s “USS Hancock,” “A lot of people thought of death The piece also had a special nearly 10,000 pieces, most of purchased April 14, is the second when they saw those,” Cleveland meaning for others who had lived which the museum has received by The youth, individual character such piece this year, selling for said. “Some people focus on the during the Vietnam War. donation. However, the museum’s and sheer number of the Vietnam $2,000. larger element of war and the “A lot of people in that age 60 years of dedication to collecting War-era navy sailors made Karen Cleveland carved 50 replicas of human, the individual, is lost. range came up to thank me,” student art affords a special glance Rice look twice at their faces, photos from her father’s navy That’s what they reference for Cleveland added. back at art history, Rice said. exhibited in a series of portraits at yearbook into Sintra blocks, then me.” Although the portraits mean a “It’s created an amazing stylistic the Bachelor of Fine Arts Show printed them onto different types All of the sailors depicted, great deal to her, Cleveland said record,” she said. three weeks ago. of paper before pasting them on including Cleveland’s father, were that she is excited to have them Koostra thinks that Cleveland’s “I think we could all relate to it plywood. Though some of the members of the navigational unit included in the museum’s collec- “USS Hancock” will add to the as we are indeed in a war right duplicates appear next to one on board the USS Hancock during tion, where they have the potential legacy. now,” Rice said. “It’s easy for us to another, the differences in paper 1971 and 1972, a small token of to be loaned out and to reach a “I think future audiences will forget that.” and the varied application of bee’s the entire crew. larger audience. connect with it,” she said. “It has a Rice, along with colleagues wax differentiates each portrait Cleveland applied a layer of Student art comprises only a timeless quality.” Barbara Koostra and Manuela from the next. bee’s wax on top of most of the Well-Off-Man of the Montana “You’ve got that feeling of unity portraits, covering all or part of Museum of Art and Culture, chose and uniqueness all wound into the each figure with a glassy, yellowed to purchase all 180 of the 8” by same artwork,” said Koostra, the seal. 10” relief prints made by senior museum’s director. “I liked the aesthetic quality of fine arts student Christine The sailors, with buzz cuts and the bee’s wax,” Cleveland said. Cleveland for the museum’s per- uniforms, have only their physiog- “The idea of the hive, the family, manent collection. Since the nomy to set them apart. Six of the the unit, had a specific reference as 1940s, the museum has regularly portraits lack even this. While their well.” purchased student art to add to its ordinary uniforms, medals and Cleveland’s father hadn’t seen catalog, paying out of the Campus facial outlines are complete, a the finished piece before the show’s opening in the Gallery of Visual Arts on April 7. “It was pretty emotional,”

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Kaimin Sports 13 Shakira sighting, steroid talk highlight end-of-year BBQ

Hello and welcome to the 19th on an excellent season. At a school Final Four and concluded that another example, the Colorado - It shows how much people hole’s annual end-of-the-year bar- ruled by its football program, who making a sandwich was a better football incident a few years back miss football season when people beque! Please put your potato sal- would have thought that our two usage of time than watching a yet another, of how athletic are getting excited about getting ads and other side dishes on that conference champions would be White Sox-Astros World Series departments need to set up better up somewhat early on Saturday to table over there while the desserts our men’s basketball and golf game. rules regarding player conduct. watch the NFL Draft. While on the go at the table by the DJ. Of course, we couldn’t please - If the recent assault allegations subject of the draft, I’m putting Yeah, that’s right DJ everyone which was proven by the regarding UM center Eric Van the odds at 83 percent that the Spinknuckle, keep playing those The 19th hole scores of letters that piled into the Vliet are indeed true, UM head Browns screw up their first-round beats. I really like the Disney by Danny Davis Kaimin inbox and the couple of coach Larry Krystkowiak has a draft pick once again this year. megamix that you played a few 19th hole hate threads on huge opportunity to help ease the - So exactly how many corrupt minutes ago. And hey, when you egriz.com that were erected. ugly stigma that athletes are better Republicans and idiot Dubya deci- finish playing that new Pretty Sorry, the 1-9 didn’t suck up too than the other 13,000 + students sions is it going to take for the Ricky jam, would you mind slow- much to your beloved Grizzlies on campus. Democrats to actually step up and ing it down with a lil’ Boyz II Men and Gonzaga Bulldogs kids but - While we are talking about get something done about it? for the ladies? Thanks buddy. that’s just how things fall. If you Coach K, I would like to add that - The New York Yankees will I guess I’ll start by thanking you don’t like opinions, jump into a the 1-9 is glad that he decided to probably win big again, the all for showing up. Shakira, you bathtub and head on down to extend his stay in Missoula for Montana Kaimin softball team look wonderful like always and Cuba. another year. Coach K is indeed probably will not. Denzel you are my boy. Cliff teams? Ladies, help yourself to an What? The hot dogs are getting good for the program and the Griz All right, looks like DJ Huxtable, Monte and Samuel L. ice-cold orange soda in the cooler cold? Oh, sorry. Hey Jim, wanna have blossomed under his tute- Spinknuckle is acting like we’re at Jackson don’t just stand there or to your left. throw a few more dogs on the Q? lage. the Academy Awards and is play- else I’ll be sending the leftovers Man, so what a year it’s been Thanks! - On the other hand, doesn’t all ing some Yanni crap so I guess home with you! Ha ha! Oh, and here at the 19th hole. Before we head out, let me hit the hoopla surrounding Coach K’s that means my time is up. why don’t we give a full-hearted It all started with a heartwarm- y’all up with some of my opinions possible departure to Malibu make Help yourselves to some apple round of applause to the cast of ing piece about athletes and regarding some of the hot button one appreciate Lady Griz head cobbler and party favors and we’ll American Idol seated over there Katrina and evolved into one of issues heading into the summer. honcho Robin Selvig’s 28-year do it again next year. Oh, and on the red picnic table. Keep the Kaimin’s more popular pieces. - The Duke Lacrosse scandal tenure all the more? good luck on your finals. doing your things kids and Paris, Along the way this year, we’ve could quite possibly be one of the - Enough about steroids. I’m still rooting for you to win. chosen our own adventures, more sad sports-related stories in - Egriz.com is always good for a Oh, and UM golf team, congrats picked George Mason to go to the the past few years. This is just good wholesome laugh. Duke lacrosse player to stand Five Griz get conference honors trial on past assault charge UM senior Jan Steenekamp and The freshman Walker went 8-12 Dextar, a native of Zielona freshman Liz Walker were both in the spring as UM’s No. 1 sin- Gora, Poland, helped UM upset HEATHER GREENFIELD perform at a lacrosse team party named to their respective all-con- gles player. Montana State 4-3 over the week- ASSOCIATED PRESS March 13 told police three men ference tennis teams on Tuesday. UM junior Stuart Wing and end with a three-set win over raped her in a bathroom of the off- Steenekamp was 19-7 on the sophomore Mari Castello were MSU’s Tejeshwara Chigateri at campus house. District Attorney year and helped UM grab the No. named to the all-conference sec- the No. 3 singles slot. WASHINGTON - A Duke Mike Nifong has said he expects 3 seed in this weekend’s Big Sky ond team. This is Dextar’s first player of University lacrosse player to charge a third person soon. Conference tournament. This is In other UM tennis news, fresh- the week honor. charged with raping a stripper in After Finnerty appeared in court Steenekamp’s third all-conference man Colin Dextar was named the -Kaimin sports staff North Carolina was ordered in Durham, another of his selection. Big Sky’s player of the week. Tuesday to stand trial in lawyers, Bill Cotter, said he Washington on an unrelated believes the sophomore will be assault charge from last fall. found innocent. Defense attorneys The assault charge against say time-stamped photos, phone Collin Finnerty, 19, could have records and a taxi driver's testimo- been dismissed if he completed 25 ny show Seligmann could not hours of community service and have been there when the rape is stayed out of trouble, but a alleged to have occurred. Washington judge decided his Nifong said Tuesday he has no arrest in the rape case violated that plans to present charges in the agreement. lacrosse case to the grand jury at Finnerty and two friends are his next opportunity, which comes accused of punching a man after on Monday, the day before he he told them to "stop calling him stands for election in the May 2 gay and other derogatory names," Democratic primary. according to court documents. "Even I would think that would Finnerty remains free pending a look political," said Nifong, who July 10 trial in the Washington was appointed district attorney case. He could get up to six last year. months in jail and a fine of up to A handful of other Duke $1,000 if convicted of simple lacrosse players facing deferred assault. prosecution, all for misdemeanor Judge John Bayly also set a 9 violations in Durham, may see p.m. curfew, ordered him to report the charges against them reinstat- by phone to court officials every ed. Friday, and required that he stay So far, Nifong said, that's hap- away from places that sell alcohol. pened only to David Evans, a Finnerty nodded when the judge team captain who lived at the asked if he understood. A family house where the party was held. priest stood a few feet behind him But the prosecutor is looking at in the courtroom. other cases involving deferred "This incident has been grossly prosecution. mischaracterized," said attorney Evans, 22, was cited in separate Steven J. McCool, who is repre- incidents for a noise ordinance senting Finnerty, of Garden City, violation and alcohol possession. N.Y., in the Georgetown case. Nifong said he reinstated the McCool said the media have charges because Evans knew there unfairly portrayed the incident as would be underage drinkers at the a hate crime. He did not elaborate. party. Finnerty and Duke teammate "For a long time, we have treat- Reade Seligmann, 20, were indict- ed deferred prosecution as a ed on rape and kidnapping right," Nifong said. "It is a privi- charges last week. A 27-year-old lege." stripper who had been hired to The Montana Kaimin: Messing with the wrong people since 1898

M o n t a n a K a i m i n 14 Kaimin Sports Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Price memorial basketball tourney set for final tip-off

PETE DELMOE dent in 2002 up Pattee Canyon, Now the tournament is in its department who embodies who remind others who he was. I just MONTANA KAIMIN leaving behind his two children, fourth and final year. It has taken Price really was. wish it was worth five times what Kiyana and Wakiyan. place every year in Pablo, Mont., “With that kid you learned more it is now because he was worth Price was 24. at the Two Eagle River School. from him than you taught,” fives times that.” It’s rare that sports are able to Price always had a great love The school allows the tournament Graham said. “He never let obsta- Faith Price said this will be the have more meaning than just the for the game of basketball, said his to be held on its courts for free but cles stand in his way.” last year of the tournament game or event at hand, but on father George Price, who is a pro- the tournament costs about $2500 George Price said the tourna- because it takes so much work to occasion sports can mean so much fessor at UM in Native American because of prizes, referees and ment is special because it allows put together and everyone just more. and African American Studies. other costs. them to give money to the scholar- thought that four years would be a The Lem Price Memorial Lem Price played all four years of Usually there are 12 teams in ship named after his son. nice period to honor Price’s life. Basketball Tournament does just high school basketball at Two the double-elimination tourna- “That’s probably the best part of When the tournament is being that. Eagle River School in Pablo, ment with each team having a 10- it,” he said. “Just the feeling of held, Faith Price said she works The tournament is about more Mont. As a way to honor Price, his man roster. The entry fee is $275 being able to help other young from morning to night doing the than just basketball. It is about family and friends got together in with the proceeds going to the people achieve their goals. It gives stats and other things. honoring and continuing the lega- 2003 and organized a basketball Lem Price Memorial Scholarship. meaning to our loss. It gives a “That first year was a lot of cy of Lem Price, a young man tournament in his name. The scholarship is given away sense that something good can work,” she said. “When it’s over whose life was cut tragically short. “It was kind of a way to remem- annually at Dean Stone Night to a come of it.” it’s more of a relief.” Price graduated from the ber Lem because he loved basket- UM photojournalism student. The scholarship is crucial in Despite all the work involved University of Montana in 2001 ball,” said Faith Price, Lem’s sis- This year’s scholarship went to keeping the memory of Price she said it’s nice to see people with a degree in photojournalism. ter. photojournalism junior and Lady alive, Graham said. honor her brother, especially all After doing multiple internships The first tournament took a lot Griz basketball player Sara Gale. “It’s imperative,” he said. “I his friends that still come around he landed a job in Kansas and was of work, she said, but it was worth UM journalism professor Keith guess the scholarships, awards are to show their support. She said a planning to move there when he it just to see the community come Graham said the award is given to touchstones. The school makes it See MEMORIAL, Page 16 was killed in an automobile acci- together and support her brother. someone in the photojournalism easy to remember who he was and UM looking for new mascot with the bear necessities

SARAH SWAN myself out there and audition for Monte, Monte,” Reis said. “He is MONTANA KAIMIN some schools?’” never just ‘hanging out,’ he is Reis is currently studying over- always conscious of what is going Smokey Bear pales in compari- seas in Vienna, Austria, but in on around him and is always try- son when it comes to the popular- February he was accepted to The ing to please every age group and ity of Montana’s famous mascot, Boston Conservatory, a perform- every personality.” Monte. ing arts school. Reis said the hardest part of Monte is funny, acrobatic and Reis said resigning as Monte leaving the coveted mascot posi- knows how to captivate a crowd. was a tough decision and that he tion would definitely have to be Monte-hopefuls can now take will miss performing. the kids. heart because Dane Reis, one of “I love the huge football crowds “The kids are the people who two Montes since 2004, has and the noise that 22,000 people still think that you are really a resigned his position as the make in that stadium when Monte bear,” Reis said. “They live in a famous bear. comes screamin’ on his motorcy- fantasy world where you can exist. “It might sound corny, but it’s cle,” Reis said. Adults and older children are able what my heart said I needed to In addition to missing the thou- to forget that a person is in the do,” said Reis, who resigned last sands of football fans he per- suit, but small children don’t even Wednesday. “My dream is to be formed for, Reis said he will also question it.” Mark Maher/Montana Kaimin on Broadway in New York City, miss the smaller appearances Even with the everyday joys Dane Reis, aka. Monte, has hung up his bear suit and is heading to Broadway. Reis, who is currently and this fall I was thinking to made by Monte. studying in Vienna, Austria has been accepted to The Boston Conservatory, a performing arts school. myself, ‘Why don’t I just put “Performing is what makes See MONTE, Page 16

M o n t a n a K a i m i n Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Kaimin Sports 15 Back in stride After a back injury nearly ended her career, Loni Perkins is tearing up the Big Sky Conference and UM record books

The defining moment in the 400 meters, a time that would added that Perkins might have Perkins’ prep career came at the stand as the fastest conference established herself as a role model 2002 Class B state meet. Perkins time in that race for the 2004 for prep athletes across the state. won seven gold medals and indoor season. “Her being from Montana was a became the first woman in Loni Perkins appeared destined good example to these in-state Montana history to win seven for Grizzly greatness. athletes that you can stay in-state medals at a single state meet. Then her body betrayed her. and excel.” Perkins followed up her ‘02 per- Perkins’ performance in This season, Perkins has contin- formance with a 2003 state meet Bozeman would be the last time ued to shine. showing that saw her win six she would compete in a while. During the indoor season, golds, finishing second in only the Spondololysis, which is essential- Perkins was able to take home the high jump to Stephanie Loesberg ly a stress fracture in the vertebra, 400-meter title that she might of Townsend. appeared to have done what so have won in 2004, had it not been With a treasure chest of medals many female tracksters had failed for the back injury. Perkins once in tow, Perkins became a high to do: stop Loni Perkins. again finished second in the 200- school celebrity on the Montana Perkins had developed back meter. So far this outdoor season, prep scene. However, the humble problems while at Conrad High, Perkins has added three first-place Perkins somewhat downplayed but was able to run through the and one second-place finish in the her status and instead shared the pain. However, midway through 400-meter to her resume and glory with her high school track her freshman year at UM, Perkins appears to be picking up steam coach. was experiencing numbness in her towards the conference champi- “I wasn’t too much of an ‘all- legs and back spasms and the pain onships in Cheney, Wash., in May. star’ until my last couple years,” became unbearable. Perkins also qualified for the she said. “I think I did so well She would miss the rest of the 200 meters and will look to help because my coach was such a indoor season. defend UM’s title in the 1,600- hardass. He was intense.” “The doctors told me I wasn’t meter relay. Perkins’ back-to-back perform- going to compete ever again. It With all that she has accom- ances didn’t go unnoticed in the was really hard,” Perkins said. “I plished in the past at Conrad and Montana media circuit, as many tried to deal with it but as soon as during her healthy times at UM, writers called her 13-golds-in- I started recuperating I realized I one of Perkins’ biggest competi- two-years performance one of the probably could get back into it.“ tors may be her past and the pres- best in state history. The injury would also cost sure and expectations that have “One of the marquee performers Perkins the 2004 outdoor and the come along with it. at Vigilante Stadium was the great 2005 indoor seasons. “There is a little pressure but I Loni Perkins of Conrad,” raved However, in the end, spondolol- just try to put it in the back of my Curt Synness of the Helena ysis would only cost Perkins three head and try to think about new Independent Record. seasons instead of her career. things,” she said. “I don’t think “It will probably be quite a In early April of 2005, in her anyone would be too disappointed while before we see the likes of first meet following the injury, with me if I don’t do as well, but I Kevin Hoffman/Montana Kaimin Loni Perkins again,” would like to do well.” As a sophomore from Conrad, Loni Perkins came out of her prep career with a total of 23 medals and quipped the Billings While Perkins has been has evolved into one of the most valuable sprinters on the UM track team. Gazette’s Ed West. elusive to a career-threaten- The Montana media ing back injury and many DANNY DAVIS trying for years to catch the arts weren’t the only ones tak- competitors in the past, there and business management major ing notice of Perkins’ prep appears to be one person MONTANA KAIMIN and for their efforts have received accomplishments. who has been able to catch a nice collection of silver medals Nebraska, Washington the speedy sophomore. It’s hard to catch Loni Perkins. and second place finishes. State and Arizona State, In July, Perkins plans on Not like it hasn’t been attempt- The most a potentially career- as well as a handful of Big marrying her high school ed. Numerous high school athletes ending injury could do was tem- Sky Conference schools, sweetheart, Ross Judisch, from Red Lodge to Eureka tried porarily slow her down. all expressed interest in back in Conrad. While the but were left in the dust. Big-name The Loni Perkins story starts in her services. honeymoon is to be held in universities tried to lasso her in, Conrad, a town about 60 miles However, in the end, Hawaii, Perkins isn’t quite but she was much too elusive. Big northwest of Great Falls with a the true Montana girl sure on what name will be Sky Conference foes have been population of under 3,000. Even decided to stay close to on UM track programs for though her youth consisted of time home and signed with the next two years. spent in Great Falls and Billings, UM in May of 2003. “Maybe a slashie (as in Perkins spent most of her child- “I think to sign some- Loni Perkins-Judisch) so hood on a farm outside of Conrad. one of her caliber who people still know it’s me,” “I liked growing up in the will be competitive at the Perkins said with a laugh. “I small-town life,” Perkins said. “It Big Sky level and maybe don’t know; it’s a mouthful was simple.” even the national level, though.” Perkins attended Conrad High it’s a good stabilizing When she isn’t on the and became a track legend. She force for the women’s track or planning a wedding, won 23 Class B state medals and team,” UM head coach Perkins loves to paint and helped lead the Cowgirls to back- Tom Raunig said of the hang out. In fact, she is pret- to-back state titles in 2002 and signing. ty much down for “anything 2003. UM was able to offer an but homework,” which enticing package that comes as a surprise to some included an appealing arts as Perkins is a two-time con- school and a track pro- Kevin Hoffman/Montana Kaimin ference academic team gram that Perkins felt selection. could train her just as well as if Perkins sprinted to a second-place Perkins still experiences pain in she went out of state. Missoula finish in the 400-meter dash at the her back but she isn’t expecting was also close to home and boast- Missoula-hosted Al Manuel Open. any more fractures to slow her ed two alumni whom Perkins She would pick up her first win in down. Usually before a meet, she knew very well. the event 21 days later at the uses hot packs and has the UM “I’m kinda a small-town person Montana State Open and keep trainers rub down her back to and I don’t like change that much rolling from there, beating Tiffany loosen it up. and so I thought Montana would Anderson of Idaho State by more With her career nearing its mid- be good for me,” Perkins said. than half a second to win the 400- point, Perkins has three confer- “Also my parents went here too; meter dash title at the Big Sky ence gold medals and three UM we’re longtime Grizzly fans.” Conference championship meet. track records (indoor and outdoor It turns out, things on the UM Perkins was also a member of 400-meters; 1600-meter relay) to track scene weren’t that different the champion 1,600-meter relay her credit. Perkins is also well from the four years that Perkins team and nailed down the best within reach of Shelley Smathers spent on South Maryland Street. time in the 200-meter preliminar- and Kris Schmitt’s UM record of Perkins picked up where she left ies but would finish second in the seven career individual confer- off in Conrad and sprinted out of finals, losing to Ena Shemi of ence titles. the blocks, instantly becoming an Portland State by only .13 sec- It shouldn’t really be that much early favorite for the conference onds. of a surprise if not even the UM title in the indoor 400-meter dash. “To come back from the back record books can stop Loni At a Valentine’s Day meet in injury was a real testament to her Perkins. Bozeman, Perkins ran a 56.3 in dedication,” said Raunig, who

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year, Price’s UM scholarship will With Reis off to Boston, where expressing their self and just feel- MEMORIAL have to be funded by donations, but MONTE he will pursue a major in musical ing through actions,” Bender said theater, UM is on the lookout for of the qualities anyone who wants Continued from Page 14 his legacy will still live on. Continued from Page 14 “He touched a lot of people,” another individual to fill the posi- to be Monte should have. lot of his friends even have teams Graham said. “His eye, his camera that Monte experienced, Reis said tion. “Tumbling’s very high ranked on in the tournament. was an extension of his heart. He the mascot job is a challenging UM’s mascot coordinator, the scale, and dance is very high “It’s been great to have his loved what he did. God, he loved it. one. He said one of the hardest Allison Bender, said UM will be ranked, as well.” friends involved,” she said. “I think You can’t teach passion, he embod- parts of being Monte was trying holding auditions Tuesday, May 2 Bender said when it comes to he would enjoy it. He would have ied it. That’s why the scholarship to please everyone. at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 3 being Monte, the famous position enjoyed watching his friends play.” will never go away. Too may peo- “It’s hard to find that happy at 6 p.m. in the Adams Center is just like a full-time job in addi- With the tournament in its final ple remember his impact.” medium between annoying little West Auxiliary Gym. tion to being a student, and so the kid and uptight maturity,” Reis “They definitely need to be level of commitment must be very said. comfortable with themselves and high.

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