L POPPIN' PAGE 5 • MONTANAREALITYTV PAGE 12 ~E ENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18. 2004 ISSUE 12 VOLUME 99 DR. DEIDRE COMBS LECTURE ner Balance Found Through Conflict Resolution JESS1E SOUKUP defined as anv time two or more things dis­ agree. The only solution, sa1·s Combs, is to find some me.ms of coexisting peacefully. Monda1, Dr. De1drl' Comb>, author To achieve success, she listed four stages \\a of Conflict," dearly anal}Zed required for acceptance The q·cle begins r univer,.11 toob used to transform with di,ruption, where the ne\\ informa­ onsh1p, \\Ith her kcturl' "Gifts For tion 1s introduced. Then chao> occurs, lCml<'. where p.mic results, along with a potential nsortd b' the M~L Leadership >Late of depression, and feeling as if life is e, \S\ISL, .111d ,\1SL.: Per,onnel over. Following chaos, creati,·ity can shine roll '.'.t•rvke>, thi> lecture dealt with through, allowing adaptation and criti­ ,,on,epttom of llrnfl1cb, and intro­ ,al thinking .1bout means of prevention. ne11 \\,n-, of rdorming ourselves to r inally, stabilitv is reached, and the conflict :Jrk "1th people ''ho ,hare different has been resolved. Cltimately, br nl.lking alitie,, it through the chaos mbs ha, a BA phase, growing and 11 acceptance can bloom Respect is the willing­ while we realize we're ness to look again. 11 our own worst ene­ mies. -Dr. Deidre Combs By practicing self-knowledge and identifying our weak­ nesses and strengths, s from Naropa, the University of we can learn to problem solve effectively n Spirituality. and realize that evervone has faults, Combs elve years ago. Dr. Combs worked said. Combs found brain research incred­ t Computers in the health care divi­ ibly helpful in her conflict-analyzing pro­ eating a svstem for electronic medi­ cesses and while writing her book. All rds. Because this was a controver­ brains go through fight-flight scenarios, urity issue, Combs was constantly relationship/pain mode, creative mode, ith conflict. At first she did not quite and compassionate mode. She also added O\\ to respond. an interesting tidbit of information that began to learn that conflict is noth­ it takes 20 minutes to calm down before _. photo by Nikki Romero fear, and the best way to go about another brain mode takes over, and we can Dr. Deidre Combs signs copies ofher book, "The Way ofConflict," in the MSU Bookstore. s 1s to listen to e''eryone, stating generally identify which mode our brains Dr. Combs'philosophy helps people deal with chaos in their lives. 1 need opponents to grow and learn. are m. on, she realized the importance ~en "We fight best when we're centered," what our opponents have to ay, whether up the fact that armies won't send troops iflict resolution in everyday tasks, and she stated, describing the comparison with we agree or disagree, we are letting them that haven't eaten into battle, just as we Ito write her widely successful book martial arts and looking the enemy in the help us become better people. should prepare ourselves before a "fight." cross-cultural dispute resolution eye after a fight to show respect and the Combs mentioned the importance of Vv'hen discussing how everyone exhibits lljues. influence they have had. "Respect is the self-care, including the necessity of sleep, 1cording to Combs, conflict can be willingness to look again." By honoring food, water, and perhaps time. She brought SEE COMBS PAGE 2 ountains and Minds'' Motto Put Out To Pasture SARAH MICHA LIES untains. SU.. a home away from for student>, nestled in the ta ins ofsouthwest Montana, students can further their ions and make life-long des. :-.tSU 1s a relativelv institution for the state of na, but not so larg~ as to e cozy atmosphere. About rs ago at a summer session -hure 11as created with the e "l\!ountains and Minds," _. photo by Nikki Romero Ithou gh II ''as never offi­ The Bridger mountains are one offaur mountain ranges surrounding the Gallatin Valley. ivJSU'f proximity to the mountains will 110 longer adopted, \t:::,t., began to u ·e play a prominent role when marketing the university. tify and define who we arc and phy, etc. The tagline is just one of !er.html. company to make sure the poten­ ow.:ver, not wanting to be 1\hat we stand for and ho11 we the elements." "The process includes asking llal taglines integrate \\ ith the T ki10\1 n as a "ski school" can best communicate that," said Although details were not for web submissions, facilitat­ logo design," said Kipfer. d ofbemg knm,n for it> edu- Julie Kipfer, l\ISU's director of released regarding the possible ing brainstorming sessions with Students are e1Kour<1ged to 1, :0.lSL' has taken the initia­ marketmg. ''MSU has decided to choices for the new tagline, 1t is fatuity, staff and ~tudents, <Ind provide their mput for the new ' re\ amp lls marketabilitv. To implement an integrated market­ being worked on now, and the refining and word-smithing the tagline, which can be done on ng with thi~, the university is mg 0pproach to our communica­ 1 new tagline and motto should suggestions m our internal cre­ the website http://wW\\.montan,i. g a ne11 logo and motto. tions in an effort to better tell our be relea ed by Februarv. To see ative group. The narrowed down edu 'wwwur/tagline 'surwy.html, J>t vear \!SU went through story. This process incorporates a timeline of progress students taglincs have been tested in front which puts forth the following nm uni\;ation> audit and an several elements of creative devel­ can go to the website http://www. of a variety of groups. ow we I 1.tl branding process to iden- opment: Logo, tagline, photogra- montana.edu/ur/docs/brandlet- are working with o ur logo design SEE Morro PAGE 3 2 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004 NEWS Combs: Opposites Can Work Together personality type, which would be hov1 a solution can be reached CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 C -AMl'USl COIRNE 1a outrage, one wouJd comfort the even when such opposites are different external characteristics upset friend, reducing the risk of present. and traits, Combs pointed out conflict. Her self-analyzing steps left Mortar Board that we all have the same need An interesting cenario she a relatable impression upon her MSU Mortar Board Senior Honor Society' annual CAP Campaig for balance and health, as well as played out for the audience con­ audience, and created a desire to is Nov. 15-19. To find out "\Vhat's with the CAP" and how you ca varying traits of every personality sisted of four volunteers repre­ read "The \Vay of Conflict." To apply for the oldest and most prestigious honor society on campu type inside of us. She analyzed an senting each personality inside of contact Dr. Combs, call 406-522- just ask members wearing the yellow Mortar Board shirts this wee example where an upset friend all of us. They were labeled earth, 8829. Contact the Leadership or visit www.montana.edu/mortarboard for more information. complains about losing his/her water, fire, and air, and in an Institute on ways to hear her pre­ job. By responding in the same elemental approach, were shown sentations. Computer Recycling The Gallatin Local Water Quality District is sponsoring a fre Homeless in Bozeman: "Bound By Freedom" computer recycling collection event on Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. to p.m. at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Building .:;3. Computer Part Two of a Three Part Series and computer-related equipment should not be dispo ed of in our landfills. They contain metals and other hazardous material RANDI HtRSCH far south as Arizona. forms of identification. It can take that can harm humans and our water resources. Bring any bran EXPONENT WRITER "Montana does not have a six months to get the right iden­ computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or computer-periph· big population - other places tification documents from the ery equipment. Other electronics will not be accepted. For mor Everyone can speculate as to have a big popuJation. lt's wide state, and by this time many pro­ information call 582-3145. what it would be like to be home­ open and peaceful," said Mike. spective employers have already les ; people could have a romantic "I just like to travel and like the found someone else. Also, home­ Horse Show view of the homeless living their mountains." Although he tried less people cannot stay in one Teams from eight colleges and universities will compete Nov. 20 lives free of "the system" or may life in Texas and Arizona, for the place waiting for the documents and 21 in a horse show hosted by the Montana State University see the homeless simply as bums last three years Mike has lived in to come - most shelters have a Horseman's Club and Equestrian Team. The event is free and open with substance abuse problems Montana, which has posed some two-week to one-month habita­ to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. who are unable to get and keep interesting problems not found in tion limit. both days at MSU's Miller Stock Pavilion. This is an Intercollegiate a job. The real other areas. "A soup kitchen, showers, Horse Show Association event where competitors draw for the· truth is that "I was face and telephones" were resources horses they ride. For more information contact Jame Stewart at , each homeless "Problems with homeless­ to face with Mike wouJd like to see Bozeman 585-0014 or [email protected].