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www.mnstate.edu/advocate Vol. 33 The Thursday No. 21 DVOCATE Feb. 27, 2003 AAAn award-winningDVOCATE newspaper published weekly for the Minnesota State University Moorhead community SPECIAL REPORT MSUM’s New Center: 30 years of myths about the other side to MSUM By TERI FINNEMAN Editor’s note: This is the first in a admissions. News Editor two-part series. This week explores the history of “I think it’s an outstanding As the New Center celebrates the 30-year-old program. program. If you’re a state uni- 30 years as an alternative March 6 focuses on the program’s versity receiving state funds, admission program for benefits for current students. you have a moral obligation to MSUM, 30 years of myths as do everything you can to help to the founding, purpose, stereotyped as remedial, often them [students] succeed, and name and goals of the Center doubted by MSUM faculty and that’s what the New Center is for Multi-disciplinary Studies supposedly started by an all about,” Jonason said. “You have followed. MSUM president for his have some students who have Since the program’s begin- daughter, said Maureen faced really serious challenges ning in 1972, more than 1,000 Jonason. in their lives and are giving students have gone through Jonason, a former MSUM them a chance to show their the New Center and graduated New Center professor, has intelligence and ability in an SUBMITTED PHOTO from MSUM. spent the past few years work- New Center professor Mary Ann Hanna taught in the alternative Not bad for a program ing on a 300-page dissertation ❒ NEW, back page admission program during its 15th year. Theater students host pro-peace MAT bus co-op to reading campaign continue next year By ERIN BELISLE about it. I think it’s something Staff Writer By TERI FINNEMAN we’ll see more and more of as News Editor Even in the face of wide- our area gets bigger. A lot of spread protest, war happened Transportation co-ops people are doing it just out of to ancient Greeks, and it hap- between MSUM and local convenience rather than actu- pens to modern Americans. businesses have proven suc- al need.” In “Lysistrata,” Aristo- cessful this year as more than Lori Van Beek, transit man- phanes’ ancient Greek come- 13,000 free Metro Area ager for Moorhead’s MAT, said dy, the title character orga- Transit bus rides were given numbers are going steadily up nizes a campaign for women to MSUM students, faculty as another 3,860 rides were to abstain from sex until the and staff last semester. given to members of the end of the Peloponnesian War. Cindy Sogn of the MSUM MSUM community in This anti-war comedy parking office said the service January. Van Beek said NDSU inspired a recent worldwide will again be available next statistics showed a large pro-peace demonstration year. increase in riders during the against the war on Iraq. “More students are coming second year, and she hopes to At 7 p.m. Monday, MSUM to campus with vehicles see the same at MSUM. theater students will join a because a lot of them have “People start to get a trust in world of pro-peace readings of part-time jobs to pay their way it,” she said. “The second year “Lysistrata.” through school,” Sogn said. should be a wonderful year for Theater professor Craig “That makes a lot of conges- the program and hopefully Ellingson said students in his tion in the parking lots. Even show us we need to continue.” Acting Styles class will per- if somebody does have a vehi- Van Beek said there looks to form a modern version written cle, [the bus] is an option to be a 5 percent cut in the MAT by Adam Webster. consider.” state grant for 2003, a 10 per- “The themes and passion Sogn said the bus service cent cut in 2004 and a 5 per- behind ‘Lysistrata’ is so will continue to be funded by cent cut for 2005. Therefore, applicable to what’s going on the university rather than stu- talk has already begun on today,” Ellingson said. “I hope dent fees. The parking office how to be more cost-effective. to entertain [the audience], and president’s office funded Van Beek said a north and but also to educate and the $22,000 co-op for 2002- south route are available dur- inspire them to make a 03. ing the evening, but one route change.” “I think it [MAT usage] is may be cut and the other JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR Ellingson emphasizes the really going to increase after extended in order to save on project is “pro-peace,” rather people have tried it and seen cost. than anti-war. Two-point delivery it’s a nice option,” Sogn said. “That’s just an idea that we Senior theater major Senior Marlon Samuel converts a layup Friday in the men’s “The ones who have tried it Rhonda Kohl is part of the basketball game against Winona. See page 8 for the story. have really been favorable ❒ BUS, back page group performing on Monday. “It is an extreme approach [withholding sex] and not one realistically done, but it’s Davis offers perspective on racism, Klan symbolic of having power without resorting to violence,” By GINA RONHOVDE ness,” Davis explained. Daryl decided to seek out the with our arms around each Kohl said. He was pelted with rocks, roots of racism. other”), the two slowly formed Staff Writer The reading will be held in splintered bottles and debris Davis found that the Klan is as close a friendship as a the Center for the Arts in the Grammy-award-winning while carrying the American not only entrenched in the black man and a Klansman Art Critique Room. Admission pianist Daryl Davis spoke at flag for his Cub Scout troop at southern states; it was in his can. is free, but donations will go MSUM last week about his a parade in Boston. own neighborhood. He set out Through Kelly and others, to North Dakota Peace encounters with one of In his 20s, when he was to meet Roger Kelly, the Davis began to explore the Coalition. America’s most controversial already an up-and-coming Imperial Wizard of the Klan, gaining real insight into For more information, con- institutions: the Ku Klux Klan. musician, Daryl was attacked Invincible Empire Knights, of its workings and members’ tact Craig Ellingson at ellng- “After 134 years of nothing by a racist police officer. the Ku Klux Klan. minds. [email protected] or visit but violence and hatred, it is Driven by the need to under- After the first encounter Using music to bridge the www.lysistrataproject.com. time we get to know one stand those who, without ever (where Kelly posed for pic- white man’s plight and the Belisle can be reached another on a social basis, and having met him, hate him tures, with an agreement “as at [email protected]. not under a cover of dark- because of his skin color, long as we don’t have to stand ❒ DAVIS, page 9 Page 2, The Advocate NEWS BRIEFS Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 Cartoonist to Graduate school lecture Saturday workshop planned MPD, security improve “A Day in the Life of an Career Services will host a Editorial Cartoonist” by graduate school search work- Trygve Olson will be at 2 p.m. shop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverview Place, today (Thursday) in CMU 208. cooperative substation 5300 12th St. S., Fargo. The Juniors will have an oppor- course is free of charge. tunity to learn where to begin By TERI FINNEMAN borhood that we’re focusing Olson will discuss how car- and seniors will be helped on is a real plus,” Taralson News Editor toonists get ideas, answer with specific questions and The impression“ is that said. questions, show slides and getting ready for campus vis- The Moorhead Police [Romkey Park] is still a “There’s been a real change demonstrate woodblock print- its. Department continues to add difficult place to live and, in this neighborhood for the ing. Olson is an adjunct facul- No registration is necessary. to its campus substation as statistically, that’s not true. better. The impression is that ty member in art/illustration The workshop services are crime prevention, juvenile ser- it’s still a difficult place to live Nancy Taralson at MSUM. free. For more information, vices, restorative justice and and, statistically, that’s not Community placing coordinator call Career Services at 236- landlord divisions were among true.” THE 2131 or stop by CMU 114. those added to the Campus with any issues or situations Pehler said working with Security building last week. that may have come up.” landlords and developers has ap Sigma Tau Delta Nancy Taralson, community Pehler said Anderson has improved the neighborhood’s 2.27 - 3.6 hosts prose slam placing coordinator, said the since transferred back to the situation. H Sigma Tau Delta, MSUM’s move was necessary after the main station, but seven other Taralson said serious crimes Happenings and Events English honor society, will school district – which owned officers took his space at the in the area have gone down 2.27 sponsor a poetry and prose the building the divisions substation. from 376 incidents in 1998 to KMSC/LCM “Open Mike Show,” slam at 7:30 p.m. March 6 in were located in – needed to He and Taralson said the 161 in 2001. noon to 1 p.m., CMU main the conference room of the reorganize and take the build- changes will work to benefit “In order for landlords to lounge, free. Red Bear. There is a $3 ing down. the MSUM community as well. continue to experience suc- admission fee. “This [moving to the campus “The restorative justice pro- cess in this neighborhood, 2.28 Everyone is invited to read substation] seemed like a log- gram is an alternative way of they need to be able to con- MSUM orchestra, 8 p.m., and/or watch. Readings are ical move for us, to be in a letting the citizens have some vince the community that Glasrud Auditorium, free. to be kept at a three-minute shared facility,” Taralson said. say in criminal events that this is a good neighborhood time limit. No singing or danc- Mike Pehler, director of have occurred to them,” to live in and we’re trying to ing allowed. Cash prizes are Campus Security, said the Taralson said. help do that,” Taralson said. THE available for top winners. MPD made its first move into “They might meet face to face School resource officers, Campus Security in February with the offender and work DARE and the noise division ecurity Audubon club 2002. together to come up with a were also transferred to the presents lecture “It’s been working great. The punishment. Some of the vic- MSUM substation. S Report first move was basically the tims are of [campus] car van- “Probably the only thing that The Audubon will have its beat officers and so patrol offi- might be added [in the future] 2.17 - 2.22 monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. dalisms and how the crime cers would have a place to do is if services were added to the 2.17 Fire alarm in Neumaier today (Thursday) in impacted them. It can be used reports and interviews,” in any situation.” existing Campus Security or 2.17 Theft in Ballard Concordia’s Science Building. Pehler said. She said the new location to Nancy’s area,” Pehler said. 2.17 Fire alarm in Center for The program will deal with “Lt. Greg Anderson worked also aids her research and “It’s a full house.” the Arts Spencer Meek’s experiences both here and at the main sta- implementation of a grant for 2.18 Fire alarm in Grantham on a two-week general wildlife tion, which gave us a great Romkey Park. 2.18 Burglary in Nelson safari to Tanzania in 2000 and a Finneman can be reached deal of daily contact to deal “Actually being in the neigh- 2.19 Non-injury traffic acci- five-day extension into Kenya. at [email protected]. dent in parking lot W-1 2.20 Vandalism in South

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has competed across the United said, he forgets about his condition. Outspoken Newerla States. Although riding has come “But then there are days where naturally to him, Newerla said he everything I want to get is on the hopes more diligent training will top shelf,” he said. “There’s days breaks stereotypes produce an invitation to the world where every little thing just pisses championship trials in October. you off. You have your bad days, with athletic feats “I never had to train too hard too.” because everything just came Newerla said his condition natural,” Newerla said. “My goal for stemmed from a lack of breathing By JOE WHETHAM this year ... is to make it to trials for at birth, which stunted messages Sports Editor the world championships.” from his brain to his spine. Currently a member of the In a 2002 report from The United Different is a word that makes Minnesota Ice rugby team out of Cerebral Palsy Association, cerebral Keith Newerla cringe. the Twin Cities, Newerla began palsy affects an estimated 500,000 However, he’s had to overcome playing wheelchair rugby with the Americans. In Newerla’s case, it that stereotype since childhood. Eastern Paralyzed Veterans damaged his balance and motor He spent prolonged periods of Association Jets in high school. skills. His condition kept the time in hospitals and eventually Newerla’s love for basketball also muscle in his legs from relaxing, his stays — and surgeries — began in high school after watching which affected the development of became more frequent. But New York Knicks’ games. He joined normal bone growth. Newerla never questioned a community team — the Nassau “All of my muscles are tight, so my hospital life; he just figured every County Kings — during his bones want to grow, but my muscle 5 years old went through the freshman year, motivated by the doesn’t let it,” said Newerla, who same ordeal. fact that colleges offer scholarships has had five surgeries since birth. “I thought going to the hospital to wheelchair basketball players. “If the learning part of my brain and doing all that stuff was what “I wasn’t really good, but I loved would’ve been affected, I’d be every kid did,” Newerla said. “When the game,” said Newerla, who mentally retarded.” you’re 5-years-old, you don’t realize received a scholarship to play “CP is a funny thing, if you don’t you have a [disability].” wheelchair basketball at Southwest know people with it, sometimes you Born with congenital spastic State in fall 2001. “When I found can never see it. diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy, out there were college teams, my “You can see people waddling Newerla has since come to terms goal was to just play there. I didn’t around a little bit and they can with his disability. But the MSUM care how good I was.” have CP or you can see people in a sophomore, a recent transfer from In Newerla’s freshman year at wheelchair that can’t even talk. Southwest State University, Southwest State, the Mustangs Stephen Hawking is the smartest JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR Marshall, Minn., isn’t looking for held a preseason rank of No. 2 in man in the world, but he can’t talk Keith Newerla, recently transferred from Southwest State University in sympathy. the nation, but dropped to No. 24 without a machine.” Marshall, Minn., is a nationally ranked horseback rider. “I forget that I’m handicapped all by playoff time in March. He Newerla has the capability to of the time until I look into a transferred at the beginning of the walk, but said he experiences ble. There are an estimated 180 ally I’d love to start a college team. mirror,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, 2002-03 season, unhappy with the extreme fatigue after a half a mile. community or club teams through- “There’s not very many college I’m in a wheelchair.’” school’s atmosphere and distance out the country, Newerla said, and teams in the country and disabled Despite his inconveniences, from his girlfriend, MSUM junior MSUM wheelchair basketball? almost all of those teams are eligi- people deserve the same amount of Newerla has remained relatively Jennifer Frederick. Although there are only five sanc- ble for competition in leagues. opportunities as people who can active since junior high. Athletics, “Southwest State is so small and tioned NCAA wheelchair basketball “I would love to start a team here,” walk.” notably basketball, horseback if I wasn’t playing basketball, it teams in the United States, Newerla Newerla said. “Whether it’s a com- riding and rugby, have been a focal wasn’t enough for me,” Newerla said a team at MSUM is very possi- munity team or a college team, ide- ❒ NEWERLA, page 8 point of his life. Taking care of said. “When you transfer out of mobility — through constant state, you lose a lot of credits, so it activity — is a high priority, just made sense for me to stay in Newerla said. Minnesota.” “Athletics is important,” he said. Newerla’s commitment and drive “Not only is [athletics] recreation, for athletics hasn’t gone unnoticed. but it gives you good self-esteem.” He’s been featured in segments of For 10 years, Newerla has ridden the “Today” show and “Oprah.” horseback during the summer. Newerla, along with the Pal-O-Mine He’s ranked No. 2 in division one Equestrian program, has also been at a national level on the National featured in the New York Times. Disability Sports Alliance and The Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Pal-O-Mine Equestrian advanced program and Newerla have stayed rider list. in touch with Matt Lauer, co-host of Last July, Newerla placed second the “Today” show. in his first international competi- tion at the Inner Vision Adjusting to a disability Championships in Huntington, Aside from Newerla’s athletic suc- N.Y., a show that featured riders cess and carefree attitude toward from six different countries. his disability, mobility has always Through horseback riding, Newerla been a concern. Some days, he Page 4, The Advocate OPINION Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 Advocate editorialboard Amy Dalrymple Teri Finneman Alicia Strnad Editor News editor A&E editor Student senators waste time on technicalities Student senators have spent the last two meetings bickering about a technicality instead of spending time on issues that affect students.

The issue involves President Peter Hartje, who had a financial issue at the beginning of spring semester that prevented him from registering for classes. He didn’t get financial aid last fall because he was a part- time student, so the university put a hold on his account until he could pay for last semester’s tuition.

In order to take classes this semester, Hartje worked things out with faculty members and the administra- Student doubts fairness tion so he could take a full-time credit load but regis- ter later in the semester. Until this month, Hartje was attending 12 credits worth of classes at MSUM, but of special registration on paper he wasn’t technically a student. Enrolling immigrants in 50 percent of the world’s “Special Registration” dis- Letters to the editor pollution should recycle Hartje didn’t inform the senate about his situation penses to these students a something other than dis- because he considered it a personal issue. But word special education in para- mass interrogation adds fuel to a torted perspectives fished of his situation got out when the student payroll office noia politicking, fueled by a bin freezer-burning two-year frost- up from such forgetful pasts as discovered he wasn’t eligible to receive paychecks. Laden-laden label-making front at home on American soil. Nazi Germany’s concentration machine, attempting to create If one “Group 2” or “Group 3” camps overseas to Japanese con- order by ladling out and ironing person was feeling a bit hostile, centration camps (which most Since then, senators have been criticizing him for out any inconsistencies to the something conceptually similar to oftentimes slimed families of not being more upfront about his situation. In the empowered ideal of American sov- this old west cattle drive and tag- affluence because of an inherent past two meetings, nearly five hours has been devoted ereignty. It seems to me that no ging tactic might just make a fear of infiltration) left behind us to debating whether Hartje should be “reprimanded.” situation can be as pimply as mountain out of a molehill. I here on American soils. If the U.S. pinching “third world” persons praise Jesus that the student wishes to net swishes on INS actively pursuing ascension up immigrants sent to the Twin jump-shots (i.e. Sam’s two-day Even though Hartje is a public figure on campus and the ladder of knowledge for their Cities are the best of the best notice) and slam dunk the jargon- elected by students, when or how he pays tuition is country, person and/or financial- from the countries they represent filled puffed-up summed-up but no one else’s business. The student senate constitu- ly oppressed banner. and that their tendency for kind- ambiguous evil ball in order to tion requires that a president be a full-time student, Imagine yourself in a country ness combined with their desire lace us all together in an uplifting where you’re supposing freedom Vitality we need to consider but as long as Hartje was resolving the problem and for a taste of American freedom from scrutiny, yet everywhere you outweigh any negative connota- whether or not we’re treating our attending classes, he has been a student. go you see and hear propaganda tions they might be harboring. guests with respect or not. pointing scopes at your roots This auto-flagging for double- Did the U.S. INS herd these stu- The only mistake Hartje could be accused of was while honing in on your gene’s tagging (immigrants and non- dent immigrants up into buses or taking a part-time load in the fall, which jeopardized seams. It would take a great deal immigrants) on American soil dis- did they have to pay their own of trauma for me to leave the land way to Minneapolis? I’m asking his financial aid. But student senate supported this turbs me in my ignorant Ellis of the free and the home of the Island fleeting fantasy because because Sam’s too shaken to decision in their Aug. 29 meeting when they passed a brave to become a mental slave, any TIME we bounce the youth of speak, and rightly so. If bussed, it motion that allowed Hartje to take 10 credits. which could be why immigrants a struggling nation’s internation- parallels the plight scenario in choose to reverse the discord of ally accepted uplift players, we’re “Night” by Eli Weasel where Devoting the better part of two meetings to this issue the origin of their statistically messing with our military’s they’re hurried half-naked to the barren according to popular cattle cars to disembark to deep- was pointless and a huge waste of time. Hartje is cur- placidity and the emotional, the American rapport by and through psychological and possibly the er concentration; else, will they rently registered as a full-time student and his status an American education to vaca- physical lives of America’s chil- be reimbursed for their cursed as a student at the beginning of the semester is noth- tion from a prison established by, dren. situation as far as gasoline goes? ing more than paperwork. quite possibly, thought police Bank shots behind us: a coun- similar to Orwell’s 1984 red-flag- try claiming six percent of the Dan Kennedy vision written in 1949. This INS MSUM senior Furthermore, the action against Hartje was petty and world’s population while making political. The motion wasn’t to punish or impeach Hartje, but it was to simply state in the minutes the Money better spent on PBS, homeless senators’ disapproval of his actions. I don’t usually wake early supermodels, but the thought of enough to watch Sunday morning it is very tempting. MSUM students don’t care what senate’s minutes television. Unlike the excitement Maybe this is just another of Saturday Basically, by using religion example of how capitalism has say; they care about how much tuition is going to cost morning and national“ pride, the influenced American thought. By next fall and how the budget problems will affect class cartoons, Eagle’s Club is an elaborate spending money, we all can sizes. A common perception on campus is that our television on become thinner, happier, and Sunday scam to sucker money out lead healthier lives. student senate doesn’t do anything. The past two of ignorant worshippers. meetings have done nothing to disprove that. seems to put Now, don’t think that I’m a com- me back to plete tightwad with my money. sleep. ▼ Someday, when I have more than That’s a shame, because senate has accomplished However, a 75 cents in my pocket at one several things this year for students and has the BRITTA few Sundays should join their exclusive club. time, I’ll donate to PBS or NPR. At ago I hap- For a minimum $600 donation, I least those organizations supply a potential to do a lot more. The most recent project — TRYGSTAD the $2 taxi ride program — will have a great impact pened to be could become a member of “The little more honesty to their cam- Advocate columnist awake early Eagle’s Club.” Not only would I be paign. Plus, I really enjoy watch- on students and has already generated a lot of inter- “Best of all, by joining enough to supporting one of “the largest TV ing “Antiques Road Show.” est. the club, my life catch some congregations,” but I would To those of you who may have would be enhanced quality receive a really pretty porcelain been tempted by the people at These campus leaders have the potential to make a by the power of God!” Sunday eagle statue (or a wonderful pen “The Hour of Power,” here are a positive difference at MSUM this spring, but spending morning programming. set). few ways you can use $600 to As I was flipping through Best of all, by joining the club, enhance your life: time on irrelevant issues isn’t going to accomplish infomercials and morning my life would be enhanced by the Donate it to local charities such anything. It’s time they get back to business. church, I finally stopped on “The power of God! as homeless shelters, food Hour of Power.” Typically, I only Basically, by using religion and shelves, or awareness programs. give church shows enough time to national pride, the Eagle’s Club is Donate it to a museum or a preach one Bible quote at me, but an elaborate scam to sucker library. The opinions expressed in The Advocate are not necessarily those I think there was this crazy look- money out of ignorant worship- Donate it to a local school. of the college administration, faculty or student body. The ing eight-year-old playing the pers. Donate it to public communica- Advocate encourages letters to the editor and Your Turn submis- piano and it drew me in like a It’s no big surprise, really. Other tions. sions. They should be typed and must include the writer’s name, sucker. organizations and companies use Within your community, $600 To humor myself, I watched a people’s self worth to scam their can do a lot of good for a lot of signature, address, phone number, year in school or occupation and little longer. money. Take for instance “get- people. There is no better way to any affiliations. Letters are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be sent While the holiest of California rich-quick” schemes and “lose 10 attain self worth than to attain it to MSUM Box 130, dropped off in The Advocate office or actors was preaching to the tele- pounds in 10 days” claims. We all by helping others. e-mailed to [email protected]. vision, he suddenly went into this know that we probably won’t Trygstad can be reached 20-minute infomercial on why I become millionaires or wafer thin at [email protected]. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 Page 5, The Advocate Give your Easter sweetie a Tinyphant gift Trip to India leads to discovery of tree-produced, pet-sized elephants This column is a repeat. It’s the heart. Usually I don’t agree with from behind a beaded curtain. I saving them from their doom. He one where my parents buy me a Easter because I don’t trust any learned that his name was Mike found out that when a particular goldfish instead of the dog I want- holiday manufactured by greeting and that the Tinyphants were his breed of South American willow is ed so they card companies and candy mak- So, being the industrious discovery. That’s right, discovery. struck by lightning, it begins pro- can see if I ers in the hopes of unloading a American businessman“ that he I was aghast when I learned ducing Tinyphants. However, the am a pile of sugar hearts. Now, back to is, Mike took a wicker basket that the hands of a God-like sci- little darlings wouldn’t survive if responsible my gift idea breakthrough. and caught the falling entist in a sterile laboratory did there were no one there to catch pet owner. Last summer The Advocate paid Tinyphants, saving them from not create these animals, but them in a soft, blanket-lined Hilarity for me to take a trip to Calcutta instead, they were harvested in wicker basket. ensues for a story called, “Hot Spots to their doom. the forests of South America. Mike, so far, has three trees pro- when I eat Travel in Fall: Calcutta.” It was Mike was traveling through Brazil ducing about 50 Tinyphants per the goldfish there that this reporter discov- ▼ when he noticed a strange egg- season. “They are relatively easy in a satanic ered a tiny shop at the western- observer found that each cage plant-shaped seed hanging off of to care for,” Mike said concerning ADAM ritual lead- most edge of the great Bazaar housed a tiny elephant. Each a lightning-struck tree. Mike the chihuahua-sized elephants. ing to an specializing in rare and exotic “Tinyphant,” as they are lovingly observed this tree for days before “They are to be fed Flintstones QUESNELL old-fash- Easter gifts. called, comes with it’s own dis- the first Tinyphant hatched. Vitamins and set to graze on any Advocate columnist ioned stom- They had everything from the play case and stylish silk scarf. The base of the seed began to type of Chia-Pet.” “Upon further ach pump- lucky rabbit’s head to imitations Until that fateful day in Calcutta I wriggle and writhe, and eventual- Each Tinyphant costs $250 plus ing. of the cloth Christ was supposed- ly a tiny elephant emerged from shipping and handling inspection this astute had never viewed that many Now, for ly wrapped in when placed in his the sticky inside of the seed. This (Flintstones Vitamins and Chia- observer found that scarf-wearing tiny elephants those of you cave-tomb (these make excellent before in my entire life. creature immediately fell to the Pet not included). So when you’re each cage housed a who haven’t wall-hangings). But it was neither The Advocate had sent money ground, breaking its neck. Mike thinking what to get that special tiny elephant.” moved on to the freeze-dried rabbit’s head nor along for “acquiring information,” noticed this happening to the someone on Easter-tines day, the many zombie related comics the “Official Acme Brand Christ and it definitely came in handy. I other seeds on the tree as well. just remember the hottest word in this paper, I understand that Cloth” that caught my attention. slipped the worker a fin and So, being the industrious sweeping the Western pet market: Easter is right around the corner In the back of the shop there asked if I could speak to the man- American businessman that he Tinyphant. and you’re probably wondering was a wall of tiny cages. Upon ager. I was shocked when a mild is, Mike took a wicker basket and Quesnell can be reached what to get your Easter sweet- further inspection this astute mannered American emerged caught the falling Tinyphants, at [email protected]. Protest those who start wars, not those that fight in them I’m sure many of you are tired of was never mentioned. When I am not against this possible answers than to support sending the tirades for and against war movies like “Platoon” came out, war because I have disdain for more of our brothers, sisters, that have been prevalent on these he would go over to his sister’s to our troops. My brother-in-law is friends, parents, etc., into a situ- pages in the watch them. He didn’t want us On the contrary, I am against an Army helicopter pilot. My little ation where they will come back recent past. kids to see that part of his life. “ brother is a member of the 142nd like my dad or Kevin Shores or this possible war because But I ask In 1996, my dad died. It was I’m not sure that G.W. knows National Guard unit (though he’s the many others. My protests are you to bear Memorial Day weekend. He chose still at home to finish his senior directed toward the administra- what he’s doing. with me just to die then. He was tired of fight- year of high school). I have noth- tion, not the troops. one more ing a cancer that, according to ing but respect for the job that The casualties of war include time. I feel I statistics, he shouldn’t have had. ▼ they do. I have nothing but more than those killed by bombs have some- He only fit into one of the six risk Desert Storm are developing respect for their willingness to do or gunfire. The pain extends thing I need categories that were established unexplainable illnesses. Some, that job. beyond the time of active war. Do to say. for this cancer and that one was like Kevin Shores here on cam- On the contrary, I am against we really know what we’re getting JENEL In 1969, that he was, well, a “he.” pus, are confined to wheelchairs. this possible war because I’m not into? And, if (when) we do get into STELTON- my dad was Why did he develop this cancer, Others aren’t that lucky. Why? No sure that G.W. knows what he’s it, where do we go from there? drafted to which is a type that is fairly rare one can say for sure but there is doing. Two weeks ago, Jeremiah When the fighting is over and if HOLTMEIER go fight in in the United States? No one can some speculation about chemical Bohn mentioned that we should we win, what do we do with the Advocate columnist V ietnam. say for sure at this point, but exposure ... and not necessarily be demanding answers rather country we have turned upside “The casualties of Later in life, what they can say is that the from the enemy. The govern- than protesting. I protest to down? What do we do with those war include more when us occurrence rate of this cancer ment’s stance: we don’t know. demand answers. I protest to who will be left to suffer on their than those killed by kids were in seems to be growing in a particu- During Desert Storm, I sat with make others aware of questions own, like my dad and Kevin? G.W. bombs or gunfire.” the picture, lar group: Vietnam veterans with a friend of mine as each person- that I feel haven’t been answered. has the power to send us in. But he never exposure to Agent Orange. The nel update came across the televi- I protest to make others aware of he’s not the one who has to talked about it. I heard about his government’s stance: it wasn’t us. sion screen. I saw the tension as the questions that have yet to be explain it to our children. leave time in Thailand and the Thousands of veterans who he waited to hear, hoped not to asked. I’d rather attempt in the Stelton-Holtmeier can be reached exotic foods he ate, but Vietnam were in the Persian Gulf during hear, the name of his father. ways available to me to obtain at [email protected]. Mattheis can be reached at [email protected]. Features Editor our taste for this album will depend By SARAH OLSONAWSKI By SARAH Y Their parents were the reason for the eally, considering the fact that much of ealized they had the perfect instru- that music lessons were an important part of a well-balanced education with or new happens on the album, but the songs complement the established core sound of the band. None of these tracks will be a new über-hit song, but the point of this release seems more to pro- vide new tunes to play alongside the classics rather than to provide new classics. That isn’t such a bad thing r the band’s current success is based on lucrative Styx Plays the Hits touring. on whether you love or hate Styx, but I’m guessing that if you hate them, you haven’t read this far anyway. years ago. When they were younger, each of them chose to play a different string instrument. When Janet Ying, the youngest, chose the violin (because it was the only instrument left), they r ments for a string quartet. family’s interest in music. “Our par- ents are not musicians. They thought Currently they are faculty quartet the “The opportunity to share great music TISQ’s bold new trends in chamber no intention of making any of us profes- to sional musicians. So, we have no one said. blame but ourselves,” Phillip Ying in residence for Eastman School of The N.Y. Music, University of Rochester, group the travels half of the year around United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. While traveling, the group plays in concert halls as well as hospi- tals, schools and businesses. with an audience, whether inside a con- cert hall or in the community, is always said. a thrill for us,” Phillip Ying music for strings have been in the making since 1985. The group plays a variety of styles including folk, bluegrass, swing, jazz, bebop, post-bop, classical Indian forms, funk, rock and hip-hop. They also explore improvisation and composition. they didn’t form their professional group until 11 Jazz and pop meet classical chamber music when Jazz and pop meet Both groupsare returning to MSUM, visitors Quartet consists of four siblings from the The Ying the Turtle Island String Quartet and the Ying the Turtle Island Quartet join forces MSUM Tuesday for an Performingevent. Arts Series musical first performancealthough this is their here togeth- repertoire, Quartet’s traditional with The Ying er. jazz/pop style of TISQ, the contrasting electric should provide the audience with a musically diverse experience. Chicago area. They started to play at age 7, but Quartets join forces join Quartets Olsonawski can be reached at [email protected]. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Based out of the San Francisco Bay area,group the tours all share the feeling that it’s important to play every “We The group will make its second showing in two years at The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Hansen Theatre. Tickets about four to five months out of the year around the United the con- States, Japan, Singapore, Brazil and Europe. With stant performing, it’s difficult to fit in practice time, said Evan Price, violinist for TISQ. day. On an average we spend something like 15 minutes to seven hours a day with our instruments,” Price said. although the per- played at MSUM last season, MSUM. “We formance was just TISQ alone, and we have looked forward along,” Price said. to bringing our friends, the Yings, can be purchased in the MSUM box office or by calling 236- 2271. Student tickets are $6. For a little The final song itself is an oddity; All in all, Styx fares pretty well on this the proper balance of cheesiness and sincerity to fit into the band’s ballad canon. extra spice, the album also packs a few off-the-wall moments. Billy Bob Thornton provides vocals for a little ditty called “Bourgeois Pig,” taking the band in the direction of the Bloodhound Gang for 49 seconds (which, incidentally, is about twice as long as present day concert ren- Ass Roboto”). “Kiss Your ditions of “Mr. Goodbye” features backing vocals by none other than the greatest band in the world, Tenacious D. The D also lend themselves to a pleasant little skit follow- ing the final tune. something called “Genki Desu Ka” (from the Japanese, literally “Are you healthy?” but here used in the American Rock idiom as “Are you all feeling good tonight?!”), a song that sounds like a bastard hybrid of the Beach Boys and Pizzicato Five. outing. Nothing extremely challenging ing Quartet urtle Island String Quartet Y T James Sewell Ballet. In the last few years, similar nostalgic territo- ry with a venerable presence. From ’70s arena rock to piano-led balladry to quasi-new wave arty pretension, they have crafted an extensive array of hits, leaving few across the land unfamiliar with the band in some way. That familiarity is used for mostly good on “Cyclorama,” the eleventy-twelfth release from this hoary band. Styx has become a Staff Writer Staff Styx MacMurchy can be reached at [email protected]. By DANIELLE MACMURCHY MIKE Music critic “Cyclorama” ickets can be bought in the MSUM box office or by call- ay” and “Kiss Your Ass Goodbye” have ay” and “Kiss Your MATTHEIS Unexpectedly on tap this week is Styx, Celebrating 10 years of dance Celebrating 10 years Artistic director and choreogra- Sewell was born in Minneapolis “[Minneapolis] has a great artistic After traveling and per- This love for innovative “This dance company is always adding new techniques Sewell wants the MSUM audience to walk away with a T espond to the subject of the music like people would in a ent identity. Original lead man Dennis eturning to the fold with their latest collec- r tion of vintage new songs. Styx occupies mainstay on the revival circuit, and this album meshes well with the band’s cur- r was jettisoned in 1999, but the DeYoung band manages to maintain a sound that is consistent with the Styx of yore. Songs like For Our Time,” “Do Things My “Waiting W enough rock guitar crunches and key- board flourishes to mollify fans of the big, loud Styx. On the flip side, tracks like I Can” have “Fields of the Brave” and “Yes and talent in Minnesota, James and talent in Minnesota, to MSUM at Sewell Ballet comes in Hansen 7:30 tonight (Thursday) Theatre. traveling with pher James Sewell, dancers, has eight experienced brought ballet to 40 his innovative Minnesota communities, 25 states and Bermuda. The ballet company was established by Sewell in 1990 after decades of dance experience. and danced his first steps at the Children’s Theatre Company School. City At age 17, he moved to New York a flair for With to pursue his career. dance and a heart set on success, Sewell established his ballet compa- ny. In 1993, Sewell moved the com- pany to Minneapolis. climate with so many wonderful art organiza- tions,” Sewell said. “I feel lucky to be a part of this community.” forming nationwide, Sewell has found that audiences in the Midwest possess an accepting attitude toward modern dance. “I’m not afraid to try new things here,” he added. dance shines through the group’s current perfor- mance. They will bring three pieces to the stage tonight. The first of the three will be danced to “Opus 131,” one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s final their chore- works. In the second piece, the dancers will reveal dancers The ography talent in a series of improvisations. r piece deals with issues of conversation, Sewell said. The third by Richard Rogers. the heart and will be danced to “Lover,” and new ways to shock the audience,” said sophomore “It’s so great to see this type of culture come Kristi Keszler. to our area.” sense of surprise. He said people often think of ballet as it was 100 years ago, but today it is a continuing and aggres- sive art form. Styx sails away with new album,Styx sails away ‘Cyclorama’ Performing Arts Series presents ... presents Series Arts Performing ballet Innovative to MSUM comes ing 236-2271. Tickets are $6 with a student ID. 2 27 03 Fargo Film Festival Festival unites film lovers, makers A sneak peek By TERI FINNEMAN Bailley said the student category is so through March 8. The Little Kahuna at three films to play

News Editor competitive that not many local film- costs $20 and includes all films makers make it into the festival. As a throughout the festival. A daily pass is during the festival Three days of 50 films, parties and result, a local category was added. available for $15 and includes all film ‘Made You Look’ mingling with film producers will hit “It’s important to provide a venue, a sessions, luncheon and pre-parties. Placing the viewer as the star, Fargo-Moorhead Wednesday as the screen and a voice to local filmmak- An evening pass is $8 and consists of “Made You Look” is an interactive third annual Fargo Film Festival brings ers,” Bailley said. all film sessions and pre- and post-par- film about decision making. a bit of Hollywood to downtown Fargo. MSUM alumna and Fargo Theatre ties for the evening session of choice. A “Basically, it’s about the choices we Margie Bailley, executive director, employee Caity Birmingham said she movie ticket is also available for $4 and make and why we choose them,” said the Fargo Theatre decided to thinks the event is important for the includes one movie session. Tickets said director Anthony Bergman of begin the festival after the movie community. can be purchased at the Fargo Theatre. Fargo. “Fargo” became successful. “People have chosen to submit to us,” Host Willy Wilkenson (Spencer “It was kind of a challenge. We real- Birmingham said. “They’re giving us Finneman can be reached Grove) gives viewers the illusion that ized there was great intrigue [in the their creative output to share with at [email protected]. they are making decisions. The film area],” Bailley said. “We wanted to cre- other people.” takes the audience through many ate a venue for celebrating indepen- Birmingham said a number of hours situations like having dinner with a dent films and filmmakers, especially go into preparing for the festival, as parent and getting into a fight. those not seen on a regular basis on the Fargo Theatre begins receiving Dealing with many emotions, such as the big screen.” submissions in November. Categories jealousy and man’s fear of commit- Bailley said she began working with range from narrative features (an hour ment, the film is centered around the North Dakota Tourism, and the Fargo or longer), narrative shorts (a few min- poor decisions people make when they Film Festival debuted in 2001. Since utes to a half-hour), documentaries, are young. then, Bailley said the audience has short documentaries and student “Made You Look” will play at 8:30 grown every year. films. a.m. March 8 in the Avalon Events “This year, we had over 130 entries. A “That’s another reason for students to Center, Fargo. lot of films came from all over the come. There are students from all over country again,” Bailley said. “I think it the country, Germany and England ‘Bohimbled’ will be a really exciting film festival.” who have submitted films they made at A fictional rockumentary, She said each year has a unique the college level,” Birmingham said. “Bohimbled” is a comic tragedy of a hook or a distinct personality. In 2001, “It’s really interesting to see what stu- small-time rocker. Dissatisfied with the festival focused on the history of dents at different colleges are doing his home relationship, band member filmmaking in North Dakota. In 2002, and how they make a student film.” Peter is seduced by an off duty wait- the number of entries tripled and a She said her favorite part of the festival ress. American Indian voice category was is hanging out with the filmmakers and The film was written and directed added. For 2003, Bailley said a few talking movies. by MSUM alumnus Phil Kerr of new awards will be handed out. “[The festival] is a good opportunity for Fargo. She said pre- and post-parties also students to see films that they would not A Web site for the film can be found offer a fun twist to the festival. otherwise be able to see and be able to at www.geocites.com/bohimbled and “I think a lot of the reason for that is talk to the people who made the films,” includes a 30-second trailer. filmmakers — and those of us who like Birmingham said. “There’s just a really “Bohimbled” will play at 7:55 p.m. film — like to party and it’s great net- good energy here when all the filmmakers on March 7 in the Avalon. working,” Bailley said. “You get a are here. It’s nice to have people from so chance to talk to some people who are many different backgrounds coming here ‘The Fittest’ very knowledgeable in film at the festi- just for the fun of celebrating film.” In “The Fittest,” a 20-something val. It’s a force that rises up inside the A variety of student ticket prices are couple is held up in their apartment theater and spills out into downtown.” available for the festival, which goes while biological agents threatens them from outside. Filmed in writer Kristen Teftifi’s Film festival runs through March 8 apartment in north Fargo, the film stars Janet Miller and Michael The Fargo Film Festival runs showing of the documentary feature take place from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 Lockow. Wednesday through March 8. All “Delafield” by Mark Brodin, a.m. in the Avalon Events Center, “The activity of doing it was truly events take place in the Fargo Theatre Minneapolis, and ends after the 9:30 Fargo. exciting,” said director Martin unless otherwise noted. p.m. show, “The Utopian Society,” a March 8 begins at 8:30 a.m. with Jonason, a professor at MSUM. Wednesday begins at noon with a narrative feature by John Aguirre, “Ojibwemowin: Ojibwe Oral Tradition The film will play at 10:25 a.m. on press conference. Films begin at 1:45 Aliso Viejo, Calif. (Native American Voices),” a documen- March 7 in the Avalon. p.m. with “Signed, Stamped, Dated: March 7 begins at 8:30 a.m. with tary feature by Lorraine Norrgard, The Story of the Typing Explosion,” a the documentary feature “Venice: Duluth, Minn., and ends with a selec- Compiled by Britta Trygstad, Staff Writer documentary short by Gina Mainwal, Lost and Found” by Brad Bemis, tion of student films beginning at mid- Seattle, and runs through the 8:30 Venice, Calif., and ends at 11 p.m. night. p.m. showing of the narrative feature with a student film, “Between For a complete “Searching for Wooden Watermelons,” Resistance and Community” by schedule and by Bryan Goldsworthy, Burbank, Jimmy Choi, Coram, N.Y. list of films, see Calif. Screenings of some American www.fargofilm March 6 begins at 8:30 a.m. with a Indian, local and student films will festival.com. Page 8, The ADVOCATE SPRTS Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Merciless attitude Dragons win 10th straight game with weekend sweep

By HAYDEN GOETHE

Staff Writer For 10 straight games, the MSUM women’s basketball team has been the definition of hot. The Dragons continues to roll in W’s whether they play well or not. Friday night’s affair with Winona (Minn.) State University was an example of finding a way to win, despite any struggles. The first half was trying for JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR MSUM, an effort that head Newerla, who played one-and-a-half seasons at coach Karla Nelson best Southwest State University, prepares to take a described as “lethargic.” shot last week in Nemzek. Winona State, 5-8 in NSIC play coming in, was paced by ❒ NEWERLA, from 3 the long distance shooting of MSUM 68 Greg Toutges, MSUM coordinator of disability guard Jenny Johnson, who CONC.-ST. PAUL 59 services, said he would strongly support a scored 12 points in the first Sophomore guard wheelchair basketball team on campus. half. Dana Weibel scored “Last fall, we tried to organize an exhibition in The Dragons’ best answer at a game-high 22 points against the Golden chairs against the basketball team, but it fell the time was freshman guard Bears on Saturday. through,” Toutges said. “In three years, no one Brietta Bowerman. has indicated a desire to start a team [at Bowerman’s ability to weave MSUM].” through defense and put up Until now. floating shots in traffic aided Newerla, along with representatives from the Dragons early on. Concordia, NDSU and the YMCA on First “She is definitely the best Avenue in Fargo, all said the lack of partici- penetrator on the team,” pants would prove to be a major obstacle. Dragon guard Lindsay Hartmann said. “There probably wouldn’t even be enough to Leading 29-26 at halftime, MSUM made a con- make a team,” said Concordia counseling cen- certed effort to use the post in the second half, as ter director Monica Kersting. “Off hand, I’m not JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR junior forwards Liz Klukas, Janna Davis, and sure if there is anything in the community at senior forward Katie Doerr kept the Dragons alive, Sophomore guard Dana Weibel plows over a Winona State this time. I definitely think tri-college is the way with sophomore guard Dana Weibel helping put defender during the Dragons’ 73-62 victory Saturday. to go. If there was something available, we The Dragons, winners of 10 consecutive NSIC games, are would definitely let people know.” ranked No. 10 in the North Central Region poll. ❒ WOMEN’S HOOPS, page 9 Newerla said there has been a push to attract disabled students to MSUM and, during his MEN’S BASKETBALL first week on campus in January, he heard talk of a wheelchair team from a non-disabled campus visitor. “Someone was at [MSUM] for a visit, the day Dragons golden in homestand that all those high school kids were here, and they said, ‘Do you guys have a club wheelchair team,’ and I said no,” Newerla said. By DUSTIN MONKE Catherine Anderson, coordinator of disability Staff Writer services at NDSU, said she wasn’t aware of any wheelchair basketball organization in the “We want to go out in style; we’re not going to sit there Fargo-Moorhead area. and lose a game on our senior night,” said senior for- “I’d say there’s not enough numbers. We just ward Jake Kruse about last Saturday’s home finale don’t have that many people in wheelchairs against Concordia-St. Paul. right now,” Anderson said. “If something was MSUM (16-8, 9-7 NSIC) went set up, I would. It just hasn’t happened. I think out in dramatic fashion, coming NDSU tries to support students with back from a 14-point halftime disabilities as much as we can.” deficit to defeat the Golden Bears Aside from numbers, Newerla said the team 81-78 in overtime. would need a coach, funding and a place to The victory Saturday night play to get the program off the ground. MSUM 86, marked the Dragons’ first week- Already established as a premiere team in WINONA STATE 76 end sweep of the season, thanks college wheelchair basketball, the University of Senior Marlon Samuel in part to the 86-76 win over Wisconsin-Whitewater received a $10,000 tallied 18 points and 11 Winona (Minn.) State University donation from the Brett Favre Foundation in rebounds in the on Friday night. Dragons win against 2000. With the early fast paced action the Warriors on Friday. “Money would be an issue for traveling,” favoring the Warriors, the Newerla said. “A sponsor is a must ... that’s Dragons set out to slow things what it’s going to take for any team.” down and play their style of game. So who qualifies for wheelchair basketball? “We wanted to slow it down, play The common-sense approach would be our game, not play their game,” individuals in wheelchairs, but Newerla said said senior forward Marlon JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR other non-wheelchair players qualify. Those Samuel, who finished with 18 Sophomore guard Ben Aalto drives past Winona State’s who qualify for wheelchair basketball include points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Chad Barfknecht on Friday at home. amputees, people with a permanent injury and The Dragons gained the upper hand heading into the mark after a junior center Billy Halter canned a even an impairment that prohibits individuals locker room, leading 45-44 after senior guard Jared 3-pointer. from standard upright basketball. Bledsoe’s circus shot gave MSUM the lead. Bledsoe With 9.5 seconds remaining in regulation, the “If you’re missing a toe, you can play,” finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Dragons called a timeout with one last effort to win the Newerla said. “That’s the going joke we were In the second half, the Dragons held the Warriors to game. But as they went to inbound the ball, the always saying back home — we need to find only 22 percent shooting from 3-point range. Dragons were called for a five-second violation and the Michael Jordan and cut off one of his toes.” Engen said he was genuinely pleased with his player’s Golden Bears regained possession with plenty of time With a new voice on campus and support performances. for a final shot. from multiple colleges, a wheelchair basketball “We’ve been tied or ahead at halftime, then we can’t “I was disappointed that we were unable to execute team could be on the horizon in the finish it off,” said sophomore guard Ben Aalto, who fin- the play,” Engen said. Fargo-Moorhead community. ished with 16 points. “Most of the time it’s when we A last-second 3-pointer by Golden Bear center Ray “I think since there’s a push to get disabled can’t get a defensive stop. [Last Friday] we got that Dawson was partially blocked and fell short, sending people at MSUM, and I’m talking about people defensive stop.” the game to overtime. It was the Bledsoe show in extra with physical disabilities, a sport that [MSUM] On Saturday, after trailing Concordia-St. Paul 37-26 session, as the guard scored 10 points in five minutes, would be backing would bring in a tremendous at the end of the first half, the Dragons came out strong helping the Dragons solidify the victory. amount.” in the second session, going on a 14-2 run six minutes into the half. Monke can be reached Whetham can be reached The Dragons held their largest lead 60-46 at the 7:14 at [email protected]. at [email protected]. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 Page 9, The ADVOCATE

❒ WOMEN’S HOOPS, from 8 ❒ DAVIS, from front them ahead. Weibel paced MSUM once black man’s rage, Davis trav- “I thought it was really work, said she was inspired A Weibel 3-pointer gave the again, helping the Dragons eled an uncharted road filled great. I learned a lot,” by Davis’ lecture. “It was a Dragons a 54-53 lead with just jump out to an early 16-6 lead with highs and lows. Serckpor said. “I didn’t really real learning experience, and over five minutes left. and a 26-21 halftime advantage. The president of the Black know that much about the I thought he was a great Following a couple more MSUM had an answer for Student Alliance, Jannette Klan before, and I don’t know motivational speaker overall Dragon baskets, Weibel put the every Concordia basket in the Serckpor, an MSUM sopho- that many people right now, for peace and changing game out of reach at 60-53 with second half, shooting 56 percent more majoring in theater, who would want to go sit socialization,” Barrett said. a steal and layup. after halftime. said this lecture was the big down and learn about it.” “We played a great second The Dragons held on for a closing event for Black Carolyn Barrett, an MSUM Ronhovde can be reached half,” said Katie Doerr, who fin- 68-59 victory over Concordia, History Month. junior majoring in social at [email protected]. ished with 19 points and 17 placing the Dragons in a rebounds. “We played a little three-way tie for first place with shaky in the first half.” the University of Minnesota- Saturday’s meeting with Duluth and Concordia-St. Paul. 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Need cash? Cheapo Discs buys used CDs/DVDs! Open 9 a.m. to midnight. 409 Main Ave. Moorhead. 233-3337. Who wants to marry a college student? Send photo, resume and 300-word description to 1313 Ninth Ave. S., Moorhead, 56560 or e-mail [email protected]. BACK PAGE Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003 ❒ BUS, from front PR class spreads word of Nutella have on the floor right now,” response. Van Beek said. “We’re going to Jill Hough, director of By JOE WHETHAM Williams said col- finish out the school year SURTC, said the MSUM sur- lege students are the Sports Editor night service — that ends May vey came out Feb. 18 and 185 target audience for 3 — and then have the sum- students and 114 faculty had Move over Krispy Kreme, Nutella, which has mer to plan for what happens responded by Feb. 21. She there’s a new marketing been a hugely suc- in the fall.” said the survey will be avail- machine invading MSUM’s cessful product in Wade Kline, community able online until March 10, campus. Europe since the development planner of the but may stay up an additional Posters, flyers, advertise- 1940s. Metropolitan Council of week if more responses are ments and events promoting Each group will Governments, said the Small needed. Nutella, a chocolate-hazelnut submit its campaign Urban and Rural Transit NDSU senior and Tri-College spread, have flooded campus to a New York-based Center designed a survey at student Kristi Brink said she since the start of February. panel in mid-March, www.surtc.org/msum to fig- uses the bus three times each Behind the push to introduce and top groups will ure out how to serve the cam- week. the European-based Nutella be invited to the pus more efficiently. “It’s right by campus, it’s free are six individual teams in a national competition “We’ll look at what the infor- and it’s always warm,” she mass communications public April 5. mation is saying: how far from said. relations principles execution Williams said she’s campus do these folks live, The MAT offers service to class. confident a group in when are they most often on MSUM from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 “At first, nobody knew what her class has a cam- campus and then look at that p.m. The bus stops at 11th [Nutella] was,” said Trevor paign worthy of in relation to existing transit Street at :22 and :52 of the Vossen, who’s part of a group national recognition. routes,” Kline said. “It’s sort of hour and at 14th Street at :03 in the class. “I thought it was “Knock on wood,” a thermometer of what the and :33 of the hour. Students, candy. We’ve covered this she said. “That would attitudes are out there.” faculty and staff must show campus really well. People I’ve be so awesome if we He said the same survey an MSUM ID to ride the bus talked to definitely have heard got one team out received a decent response for free. of Nutella [now]. I think we’ve there.” from NDSU faculty, staff and done a really good job.” JASON PROCHNOW/PHOTO EDITOR At the students, and he hopes Finneman can be reached Each team has designed Senior Brady Gowin shoots blindfolded for Underground today MSUM also has a strong at [email protected]. marketing plans, centered a Nutella promotion during Friday’s basket- (Thursday), a group around a major event, as part ball game. Gowin and his partner, junior will coordinate the of the nationwide Public Kelsey Lundeen, split the $100 prize. European Invasion, Relations Students Society of a dance designed to America’s Bateman Case each other,” said Susannne promote Nutella. The event is Study. Williams, director of commu- scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. “The tricky thing on our nications for the president and end at 1 a.m. campus is, we have so many and teacher of the class. “It Whetham can be reached groups competing against makes it a really fun class.” at [email protected]. ❒ NEW, from front environment completely differ- scores or previous academic system, as opposed to letter ent.” record suggested they might grades. This created trouble in She said what began as a not be.” the early years with MSUM historical look at the alterna- Jonason said the 1970s was faculty who felt the program tive entrance a period of great innovation had no basis. program and experimentation in edu- “They felt it would ‘dilute’ the became a cation across the country. student body by allowing in story about “There was sort of this air of students who had ‘no busi- people and ‘Let’s try new things,’” ness being in college’ and their suc- Jonason said. “This program ‘weren’t college material,’” cess, skepti- was set up to be experimental Jonason said. cism and and it was highly experimen- This almost proved true as rumors. tal.” the first year of the program Jonason Jonason She said the program began experienced difficulties. said one of with six faculty members, no Jonason said many students the biggest myths about the classrooms and no completed weren’t mature enough to take New Center is how the pro- concept of curriculum. the responsibility to direct gram even began, as many Jonason said Murray their education and thought people believe former MSUM Commons was actually built the experience was one big President Roland Dille started to be a second cafeteria, but party. the program when his daugh- when enrollment didn’t climb “Because there are no letter ter failed to meet MSUM high enough to make use of it, grades, there appeared to be admission requirements. the alternative entrance pro- no penalties,” she said. “It’s a very nice story, but not gram went in the building. With only three of the six fac- entirely true,” Jonason said. Students sat around on cush- ulty returning for the second “His daughter never attended ions rather than desks. year, a new director was hired MSUM and never went to the “Their philosophical state- to shape up the program and New Center.” ment was ‘We believe that stu- make it more traditional. However, she said Dille’s dents should be free, free to However, Jonason said the daughter did inspire him to explore...,’” Jonason said. “It New Center’s bad start cloud- start the program. As he was very what we might con- ed the program. watched his daughter resist sider new age.” achievement in high school, She said the New Center has Finneman can be reached Dille realized there may be a always been based on a credit at [email protected]. number of students not living up to their potential. “He was onto the idea that maybe test scores don’t really evaluate your readiness for col- lege after all,” Jonason said. “That ended up being very true. So, she gave him the idea, but had nothing to do with it actually becoming a reality.” Jonason said MSUM was the only school in Minnesota at the time that had the stan- dard of a 21 or above ACT score or 50 percentile rank as an admissions requirement. “All of the other schools had open admissions. Dille argued that, without an alternative to MSUM, the people in the region were being denied access,” Jonason said. “He proposed the program for under-prepared students to allow them into MSUM and give them a chance to succeed in college, even if their test